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Although the official ban of Rabbeinu Gershom did not become accepted in Sephardic countries, nevertheless, even according to Sephardim, it is forbidden to marry a second wife for one reason or another.
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Ashkenazim versus Sephardim in the ban of Rabbeinu Gershom
No. However, he should be accustomed to reading Tanach.
See Admur 53:4; Ketzos Hashulchan 17:1 footnote 1
Yes.
See Admur 53:4; Piskeiy Teshuvos 53:8
The Gilyonei Mahariy, [brought in Piskeiy Teshuvos 581 footnote 39] writes that the Chasam Sofer stated that this only applied in times that the Chazan fulfilled the obligation for the public, however today that every person Davens his own prayer and the Chazan is not Motzei the public we are more lenient regarding the criteria.
We sell the herd, or a vital part of their body, to a gentile.
See Michaber Y.D. 320:6
Usually yes, but it depends on other factors as well, including:
- Beis Din of local city if both live there
- The money is being held in city of Toviea.
- If Nitva has Negios.
- If there is another Beis Din Gadol Yoser in city.
- Malveh versus Loveh.
- Sephardim versus Ashkenazim.
- the Nitva moved from city.
See Michaber and Rama C.M. 14:1
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