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The ring that the Hathan (bridegroom) gives the Kallah (bride) for the purpose of Qiddushin (marrying her), should...
Wednesday, January 11, 2012/Tebeth 16, 5772
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A man may not be alone with his wife even for one hour, without a Kethubbah. The reason why it was ordained that a...
Tuesday, January 10, 2012/Tebeth 15, 5772
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People often say that the most difficult prayer during the week is Minha. It has to be prayed at specific times...
Sunday, January 1, 2012/Tebeth 6, 5772
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On Friday evening the Hanukkah candles must obviously be lit before sunset (and before one accepts Shabbath). On...
Friday, December 23, 2011/Kislew 27, 5772
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What should a married man, who is travelling on Hanukkah, do regarding the lighting? If the lights are being...
Sunday, December 18, 2011/Kislew 22, 5772
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According to the Sephardi custom, on Shabbath morning, before taking out the Sefer Torah, the verses of 'Attah...
Friday, December 16, 2011/Kislew 20, 5772
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When one attaches a Mezuzah onto multiple doors, only one Berakha (blessing) is recited and it covers all the...
Wednesday, December 14, 2011/Kislew 18, 5772
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If one were to attach a Mezuzah to a doorway, and then attach the doorway with the Mezuzah to a building, it is...
Tuesday, December 13, 2011/Kislew 17, 5772
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Even though we said that one can praise a person when not in his presence (see
If a woman is running late because of matters she has to attend to on Friday afternoon, and gets home a little...
Friday, December 9, 2011/Kislew 13, 5772
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When starting the portion of Yoser Ohr in the morning Shahrith prayer, one should touch the Tefillin on the arm....
Monday, November 21, 2011/Heshwan 24, 5772
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Washing and Dressing - the Right Order
When one washes one's hands, the right hand should be washed...
Tuesday, November 8, 2011/Heshwan 11, 5772
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There are three essential reasons for Mayim Aharonim. The first two are mentioned in the Gemara.
1....
Tuesday, August 16, 2011/Ab 16, 5771
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The Shulhan 'Arukh, based on the Gemara of Hullin (105a), states that Mayim Aharonim (washing one's fingers after...
Monday, August 15, 2011/Ab 15, 5771
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If one finishes S'euddah Shelishith (third meal) on Shabbath after it becomes certain night, when one comes to say...
Friday, May 20, 2011/Iyyar 16, 5771
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The obligation to speak about the exodus from Egypt applies not only to men but to women also. Nowadays, many...
Thursday, April 14, 2011/Nisan 10, 5771
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There are times when some people are unable to start the Seder till after midnight (Halakhaic time). Hopefully it...
Wednesday, April 13, 2011/Nisan 9, 5771
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Even though the Seder must be done on time to enable one to eat the Afiqomen before Halakhaic midnight, it...
Tuesday, April 12, 2011/Nisan 8, 5771
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On the night of the Seder, the custom is for the Ba'al Habbayith (the head of the household) to lead the Zimmun...
Friday, April 8, 2011/Nisan 4, 5771
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What does one do if one forgets to eat the Afiqomen? If one forgot to eat the Afiqomen and did Mayim Aharonim (the...
Wednesday, April 6, 2011/Nisan 2, 5771
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Everyone is obligated to hear the Meghilla twice on Purim, once at night and once during the day. Contrary to what...
Sunday, February 14, 2010/Shebat 30, 5770
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Ta'anith Esther (the Fast of Esther) is held on the 13th of Adar, the day before Purim. The Shulhan 'Aruch states...
Wednesday, February 10, 2010/Shebat 26, 5770
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The Shulhan 'Aruch tells us that one should not answer "Amen" to the Beracha (blessing) of a child who is being...
Tuesday, January 19, 2010/Shebat 4, 5770
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Is it better to walk to Synagogue on a weekday, or is it equally acceptable to drive? The following question was...
Monday, November 23, 2009/Kislew 6, 5770
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If the person who was called up for Maftir on Shabbath is reading the Haftarah and suddenly stops in the middle and...
Thursday, November 19, 2009/Kislew 2, 5770
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We are not permitted to utter a prayer in vain. A prayer over something that has already taken place, is considered...
Tuesday, November 10, 2009/Heshwan 23, 5770
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We have to be particular not to wear two garments together, meaning one inside the other and put the two on together...
Tuesday, October 27, 2009/Heshwan 9, 5770
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When we finish reading the last portion of the Torah (Wezoth Habberakha) on Simhath Torah, we begin reading Bereshith...
Monday, October 12, 2009/Tashri 24, 5770
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Why is the abbreviation of G-d's Holy Ineffable Name the letter Heh? In view of the fact that His Name actually...
Monday, August 3, 2009/Ab 13, 5769
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We mentioned that Gomel is only recited on very specific cases. However, if something that defies nature takes place,...
Wednesday, July 1, 2009/Tammuz 9, 5769
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If one's father (or mother) enters the room, one must stand for them. Likewise, if one's teacher enters the...
Monday, June 22, 2009/Siwan 30, 5769
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If a Jewish person cooks food deliberately on Shabbath, knowing that it is forbidden (this excludes cooking in the...
Thursday, June 11, 2009/Siwan 19, 5769
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Before Birkath Hammazon (grace after meals) one must be particular to do Mayim Aharonim (literally "the last...
Tuesday, June 9, 2009/Siwan 17, 5769
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If someone finds an article that has no identifying sign on it, and it is the type of article where its owner would...
Monday, June 8, 2009/Siwan 16, 5769
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Ordinarily, one drinks water to quench one's thirst. In such a case, we must recite the blessing of Shehakkol...
Monday, June 1, 2009/Siwan 9, 5769
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