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Physical and Spiritual Reasons for Mayim Aharonim (Rabbi Ya'aqob Menashe)
There are three essential reasons for Mayim Aharonim. The first two are mentioned in the Gemara.

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Not speaking after Mayim Aharonim (Rabbi Ya'aqob Menashe)
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Se'uddah Shelishith: using a cup of wine for Birkath Hammazon (Rabbi Ya'aqob Menashe)
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Women's obligation regarding the Haggadah (Rabbi Ya'aqob Menashe)
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
Starting the Seder after midnight (Rabbi Ya'aqob Menashe)
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Starting the Seder just before midnight (Rabbi Ya'aqob Menashe)
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The Ba'al Habbayith leads Birkath Hammazon on Pesah (Rabbi Ya'aqob Menashe)
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If one forgets the Afiqomen (Rabbi Ya'aqob Menashe)
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Why is Heh the abbreviation for G-d's Name? (Rabbi Ya'aqob Menashe) 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
Paying a workman in advance for a discount (Rabbi Ya'aqob Menashe) Are you permitted to pay a Jewish workman in advance so that he will give you a lower price than the one he would...
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If a person survives an unusual incident (Rabbi Ya'aqob Menashe) We mentioned that Gomel is only recited on very specific cases. However, if something that defies nature takes place,...
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Tuesday, June 16, 2009/Siwan 24, 5769
Mayim Aharonim - washing the fingers before Birkath Hammazon (Rabbi Ya'aqob Menashe) Before Birkath Hammazon (grace after meals) one must be particular to do Mayim Aharonim (literally "the last...
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Finding an item with no distinguishing mark (Rabbi Ya'aqob Menashe) If someone finds an article that has no identifying sign on it, and it is the type of article where its owner would...
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