May a boy under age 18 write a Megillah?

Question: [Tuesday, 21st Adar 5783] I just turned 17 years old, and I am practicing becoming a Sofer having just finished a Safrus course successfully. Am I allowed to already write a Megillah on behalf of myself and others, prior to age 18, or must I wait till age 18 […]

Chapter 8: Morning washing related hazards

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer  Buy here on Amazon Chapter 8: Morning washing related hazards   Introduction: Every Jew upon awakening in the morning is required to wash his hands with a blessing. Prior to washing one’s hands there are certain matters that are forbidden to be done. There […]

Chapter 7: Liquids forbidden due to Danger & Drinking Hazards

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer  Buy here on Amazon Chapter 7: Liquids forbidden due to Danger & Drinking Hazards 1. Mayim Shenisgalu-Liquids that were left uncovered:[1] [Talmud/Shulchan Aruch] The letter of the law:[2] Liquids that were left uncovered [without supervision[3] for even a very short amount of time[4]] were […]

Chapter 6: Foods forbidden due to Danger

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer  Buy here on Amazon Chapter 6: Foods forbidden due to Danger   1. List of foods forbidden due to danger listed in this chapter: Eating fish and meat together. Food or liquids that are placed under the bed. Peeled eggs, onions and garlic left […]

Placing a bench in front of the Bima in Shul

Question: [Sunday, 19th Adar 5783] I have seen some synagogues that they have a bench and table for sitting in front of the Bima, between the Bima and Aron Kodesh, and others which do not have anything between the Bima and Aron Kodesh, and it is hence left as completely […]