Question: Does a woman become a Niddah if her mucus plug came out? Answer: If the mucus plug came out as a thick substance, then she is impure. If, however, it is a mere liquid she remains pure if there was no blood in the liquid. Explanation: The consensus […]
How much money must I give to charity to redeem a fast?
Question: I would like to give charity in order to redeem the number of fasts that I am to undertake for the sake of penitence, as brought in Tanya Igeres Hateshuvah I will like to know the practical amount that I’m to give per fast day? Answer: The amount […]
From the Rav’s Desk: How much money must I give to charity to redeem a fast?
Question: I would like to give charity in order to redeem the number of fasts that I am to undertake for the sake of penitence, as brought in Tanya Igeres Hateshuvah I will like to know the practical amount that I’m to give per fast day? Answer: The amount […]
Walking alone at night
Walking alone at night:[1] [Talmud/ Shulchan Aruch/Shulchan Aruch Harav/Achronim] One may not walk alone at night [on any night of the week[2]].[3] [In Talmudic times, this especially applied to Tuesday night and Friday night.[4] This especially applies when traveling.[5] This especially applies when walking in an unsettled area, outside of […]
When drinking water after Havdalah is a blessing of Shehakol recited?
Question: After Havdalah do I have to say a blessing of Shehakol on water that I am drinking right afterwards? Answer: You must recite a Shehakol over the drinks you have after Havdalah if you did not have any wine to drink after Havdalah, such as you heard Havdalah […]
From the Rav’s Desk: When drinking water after Havdalah is a blessing of Shehakol recited?
Question: After Havdalah do I have to say a blessing of Shehakol on water that I am drinking right afterwards? Answer: You must recite a Shehakol over the drinks you have after Havdalah if you did not have any wine to drink after Havdalah, such as you heard Havdalah […]
Halachic Hazards Encyclopedia Letter B
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy here on Amazon Letter B Babies-Newborns: A. Metal:[1] [Achronim] It is considered a danger for a baby to place metal into their mouth. B. Kashrus:[2] [Shulchan Aruch] One is to be very careful with the kashrus of foods eaten by children, starting […]
From the Rav’s Desk: 1) Saying Tehillim on Tishe Beav; 2) Must one sit or Stand for the recital of Kinos?; 3) Doing laundry before midday of the 10th if traveling
1) Saying Tehillim on Tishe Beav Question: May one say Tehillim on Tishe Beav? Answer: Erev Tishe Beav: Yes, even past midday. Tishe Beav night from sunset: No. Tishe Beav day until Chatzos: No. Tishe Beav after Chatzos: Yes. One may say Tehillim by Mincha time and so […]
Must one wash on bread by the Erev Tishe Beav meal or/and Seudas Hamafsekes?
* The article below is an excerpt from the above Sefer *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Buy in Paperback or Kindle Buy on Apple Books Purchase on our website WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email Must one wash on bread by the Erev Tishe Beav meal or/and […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Must one wash on bread by the Erev Tishe Beav meal or/and Seudas Hamafsekes?
Must one wash on bread by the Erev Tishe Beav meal or/and Seudas Hamafsekes? The large meal: There is no requirement to wash on bread for the large meal that is customarily eaten prior to Mincha and each person is to eat whatever he sees fit so he be satiated […]
