Standing for an old person:[1] It is a Mitzvah [a possible Biblical obligation[2]] to stand in front of the elderly.[3] The age defined as elderly:[4] An elderly person is defined, in this regard, as a person who has reached 70 years of age. [According to the Arizal and Kabala, one […]
Taking one’s Rebbe to court
Taking one’s Rebbe to court:[1] It is permitted to take one’s father [or mother[2], or Rebbe[3]] to court to file a monetary claim against them. For example, if one’s father damaged one’s item, one may take him to court to force him to pay for the damages. [However, some[4] learn […]
Administer a medication or infusion to a parent through the use of a needle syringe
Administer a medication or infusion to a parent through the use of a needle syringe:[1] Some Poskim[2] however prohibit this only if the medication will be administered through a vein, however if it will be administered through a muscle, then they are lenient to permit it on the basis that […]
Removing a splinter from a parent:
Removing a splinter from a parent:[1] It is [Rabbinically[2]] forbidden for a son to remove a splinter that is stuck within the skin of his father [or mother] due to that one may come to cause him a wound in the process. _________________________ [1] Michaber 241:3; Rambam Mamrim 5:7; Sanhedrin […]
The prohibition against cursing a parent
The prohibition against cursing a parent:[1] One who curses his father or mother [as an adult[2], transgresses a Biblical negative command[3] and] is liable for Sekila [i.e., death by stoning] if the cursing took place in the presence of witnesses and with prior warning [and using one of the seven […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Better to purchase a new article of clothing during the nine days or to wash it?
Is it better to purchase a new article of clothing during the nine days than to wash it if one ran out of that article clothing? Some Poskim[1] rule that it is better for one to purchase a new article of clothing during the nine days, if he has run […]
May one do laundry during the nine days if all of a certain article of clothing is dirty?
* 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 May one do laundry during the nine days if all of a […]
May one do laundry during the nine days if all of a certain article of clothing is dirty?
May one do laundry during the nine days if all of a certain article of clothing is dirty [i.e. socks, undershirt, shirt, pants]? A. Introduction:[1] It is forbidden to wash or launder clothing during the nine days.[2] This applies even if one uses plain water, without detergent.[3] The type of […]
Saying Hakam and Zichrono Livracha regarding one’s deceased parent
Saying Hakam and Zichrono Livracha regarding one’s deceased parent:[1] A. In the first year: Hakam: One is obligated to honor one’s father and mother even after their passing. Thus, upon mentioning them within the 12 months, such as one who says, “My father taught me such and such”, he is […]
Listening to the instructions and will of one’s parents after death
Listening to the instructions and will of one’s parents after death:[1] A son or daughter is obligated to listen to the instructions of their parents even after their death. Thus, one must listen to one’s parents will. This applies even regarding those monetary matters that are found in the will […]
