:הפסק לאחר אמירת קריאת שמע שעל המיטה ואחר ברכת המפיל

הפסק לאחר אמירת קריאת שמע שעל המיטה ואחר ברכת המפיל[1]: אין לאכול, לשתות או לדביר לאחר אמירת קריאת שמע שעל המיטה [גם אם לא ברך עדיין “המפיל”[2], וכל שכן אם כבר ברך], אלא יש לישון מיד לאחריה[3]. יש פוסקים[4] הסוברים שאם אדם מדבר אחרי ברכת המפיל קודם שנרדם, הרי זו […]

ברכת המצה

  הברכה על המצה[1]: במהלך חג הפסח[2], ברכת המצה היא לכל הדעות[3] ‘המוציא לחם מן הארץ’. לאורך כל השנה: רוב הפוסקים[4] הכריעו שברכת המצה נשארת ‘המוציא’ גם במהלך כל השנה[5], וכך גם נראה מפסיקתו של כ”ק אדמו”ר[6]. לעומת זאת, יש פוסקים[7] החולקים וסבורים שהיות ולמצה יש מעמד זהה ללחם מזונות […]

Halachic Hazards Encyclopedia Letter Y

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer  Buy here on Amazon Letter Y Yizkor:[1] [Achronim] Those of whom both of their parents are alive, are to leave the Shul for Yizkor due to Ayin Hara.   What is one to do if there is a child sleeping in Shul?[2] He does […]

Halachic Hazards Encyclopedia Letter W

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer  Buy here on Amazon Letter W Walking hazards: A. Overwalking:[1] [Achronim] Walking excessively is damaging to the body. B. Walking for a long period of time:[2] [Talmud/Achronim] One should not walk for a prolonged period of time, as doing so is difficult on the […]

Halachic Hazards Encyclopedia Letter V

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer  Buy here on Amazon Letter V Vaccines:[1] Vaccinations are recommended and often mandated by the health departments of a given country for the purpose of preventing spread of disease. Indeed, various deadly diseases have been eradicated from the western world in merit of these […]

Halachic Hazards Encyclopedia Letter Z

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer  Buy here on Amazon Letter Z Zera Levatala-Spilling seed in vain: One who has a nocturnal emission on Yom Kippur:[1] See “Yom Kippur ______________________________  [1] Admur 615:2; Michaber 615:2; Sefer Shemiras Haguf Vihanefesh [Lerner] 139:3 Bookmark

Halachic Hazards Encyclopedia Letter U

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer  Buy here on Amazon Letter U Umbrella Opening an umbrella in a house: [Superstition-No source] Many of the populace, including gentiles, are accustomed not to open an umbrella at home due to worry of bad luck [i.e. will rain under your Chuppah]. There is […]

Halachic Hazards Encyclopedia Letter T

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer  Buy here on Amazon Letter T Table: A. Not to step on a table that contains or is designated for Sefarim:[1] [Sefer Chassidim/Achronim] There is danger to step on a table which is designated for resting Sefarim. This applies even if the Sefarim have […]

Halachic Hazards Encyclopedia Letter S

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer  Buy here on Amazon Letter S Saliva: [Talmud/Achronim] Porridge and squash:[1] One who eats squash and porridge is not to swallow his saliva that comes afterwards due to danger. Visiting an ill person:[2] One should not swallow his saliva when visiting an ill person. […]

Halachic Hazards Encyclopedia Letter R

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer  Buy here on Amazon Letter R Rabies:[1] Five things were said regarding a rabid dog: 1) It has an open mouth. 2) Saliva drools out from his mouth. 3) His ears have a bad scent. 4) Its tail rests on its thigh. 5) It […]

Halachic Hazards Encyclopedia Letter Q

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer  Buy here on Amazon Letter Q Quarrelling: A. With members of one’s household:[1] [Achronim] One is to avoid fighting or arguing with members of his household, as a home which contains fighting and arguing invites the Sitra Achra into the home, and blemishes the […]

Halachic Hazards Encyclopedia Letter P

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer  Buy here on Amazon Letter P Palm reading:[1] Although palm reading is a recognized wisdom in Torah sources[2], nonetheless, one is not to practice palm reading for decision making, as the verse states “Tamim Tihyeh Es Hashem Elokecha.”[3] This is in addition to the […]

Halachic Hazards Encyclopedia Letter N

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer  Buy here on Amazon Letter N Name hazards: [Sefer Chassidim/Tzavah of Rav Yehuda Hachassid/Achronim] A. Unsuccessful-Not to name a child with a name that has history of unsuccess:[1] If a number of individuals with the same name have been unsuccessful in life, then one […]

Sukkos draws down the light of the High Holidays

Sukkos draws down the light of the High Holidays:[1] During the High Holidays, we draw down revelations of G-dliness for the coming year. This is likewise drawn down during the festival of Sukkos. The only difference is in regarding the method. That which was drawn down during the High Holidays […]

The cloud of the Yom Kippur Ketores and the Sechach

The cloud of the Yom Kippur Ketores and the Sechach:[1] The Sechach represents the clouds of glory which escorted the Jewish people in the desert. It is also reminiscent of the cloud of incense that was offered in the Temple on the day of Yom Kippur. _______________________________ [1] Likkutei Sichos […]

The Sukkah-An embrace from Hashem

The Sukkah-An embrace from Hashem:[1] Sukkos is the holiday which reveals the inner love experienced on Rosh Hashana. The Sukkah is like an embrace from Hashem. The verse of Min Hameitzar applies on Rosh Hashana while the verse of Merchav Kah applies during Sukkos. That is why the Simcha of […]

The Sukkah corresponds to the Torah

The Sukkah corresponds to the Torah:[1] A Sukkah has a similar shape to the letter Beis, and the Torah begins with the letter Beis. It is due to this reason that we find similarities between the structure of the Sukkah and matters in Torah. For example, its maximum height is […]

The Daled Minim in Chassidus

The Daled Minim in Chassidus A. A Mitzvah of Unity: The Mitzvah of Daled Minim represent unity in many factors: Makes unity amongst the Sefiros of Atzilus:[1] In general the mitzvah of the four species represents unity of the Jewish people, which is apparent in each of the four species […]

Daled Minim-A Mitzvah of Unity

Daled Minim-A Mitzvah of Unity: The Mitzvah of Daled Minim represent unity in many factors: Makes unity amongst the Sefiros of Atzilus:[1] In general the mitzvah of the four species represents unity of the Jewish people, which is apparent in each of the four species as will be explained later […]

The unity of the Esrog

The unity of the Esrog: The unity within the Esrog:[1] The Esrog contains a certain aspect of unity which differs from all other fruits in the world. All fruits have a season of growth during the year, while the Esrog remains on the tree for the entire year, throughout all […]

The unity of the Hadass

The unity of the Hadass: The unity within the Hadass:[1] The Hadass is only valid if it contains a majority of three leave sets that grow on the same line. This is unlike other leaves of a branch, in which the leaves grow in a scattered method, along the branch. […]

The Meaning of the Arava

The Meaning of the Arava: The unity within the Arava:[1] The Arava is a big bushy tree that has its branches and leaves grow very close to each other. This represents brotherhood and was thus chosen for the Mitzvah of unity. The representation of the Arava within Jewry: The Midrash[2] […]

Is everyone to have their own Sukkah

Is everyone to have their own Sukkah?[1] From the letter of the law, there is no obligation for one to build his own Sukkah, if he has a neighbors Sukkah or publicly shared Sukkah available, in which he can dwell in throughout the duration of Sukkos. Nonetheless, if feasible, it […]

Saying a blessing upon building a Sukkah

Saying a blessing upon building a Sukkah:[1] One who builds a Sukkah does not recite a blessing upon building it. Meaning that a blessing of “Asher Kidishanu Bemitzvosav Vetzivanu Lasos Sukkah” is not recited, even though it is commonly recited upon the fulfillment of other Mitzvos.[2] This applies whether one […]

The blessing of Shehechiyanu said on the Sukkah

The blessing of Shehechiyanu said on the Sukkah:[1] Although from the letter of the law, the blessing of Shehechiyanu should be recited when building one’s Sukkah [if it is being built within 30 days of Sukkos[2]][3], practically, it is not recited during the building of the Sukkah but rather during […]

Building the Sukkah on Motzei Yom Kippur

Building the Sukkah on Motzei Yom Kippur: Motzei Yom Kippur:[1] On Motzei Yom Kippur one begins building the Sukkah, [or at least talking about building it[2]], in order to leave one Mitzvah and enter to another Mitzvah. To build the Sukkah the day after Yom Kippur:[3] It is a Mitzvah […]

May a gentile build the Sukkah

May a gentile build the Sukkah? Walls: A gentile may help build the walls of the Sukkah.[1]  However some[2] write a gentile should not build even the walls of the Sukkah. Sechach: A gentile is not initially to place the Sechach on the Sukkah.[3]  If he already did so, the […]

Halachic Hazards Encyclopedia Letter M

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer  Buy here on Amazon Letter M Machlokes:[1] [Kabbalah/Achronim] One who continues a conflict is placed in excommunication.[2] A home that contains Machlokes, hosts the Satan in their home.[3] Such a home will eventually become destroyed.[4] Machlokes brings one to poverty and other suffering to […]

Halachic Hazards Encyclopedia Letter L

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer  Buy here on Amazon Letter L Ladders-An unstable ladder:[1] [Shulchan Aruch/Shulchan Aruch Harav/Achronim] It is [Biblically[2]] forbidden for one to allow an unstable ladder to remain in one’s house and yard [due to the potential danger that it poses to one who may unknowingly […]

Halachic Hazards Encyclopedia Letter H

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer  Buy here on Amazon Letter H Hair: A. Combing dry hair:[1] [Talmud/Shulchan Aruch Harav/Achronim] One who combs his head [while] dry enters blindness to his eyesight. B. Getting a haircut from a Gentile:[2] [Shulchan Aruch/Kabbalah/Achronim] One is not to get a haircut from a […]

Halachic Hazards Encyclopedia Letter G

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer  Buy here on Amazon Letter G G-d’s Name: [Achronim] A. Picturing the name of Hashem in one’s mind:[1] It is written in the name of the Arizal that one should accustom himself to vision the letters of the name of Hashem [Yud Kei Vav […]

Halachic Hazards Encyclopedia Letter F

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer  Buy here on Amazon Letter F Fat: See “obesity” Fear:[1] [Achronim] Fear cools off the body, and therefore one who is in a state of fear can be stricken with shivers. This can prove to be very dangerous for the body and at times […]

Halachic Hazards Encyclopedia Letter E

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer  Buy here on Amazon Letter E Eating: See Chapter 4-7! Eclipse: A solar or lunar eclipse: [Talmud/Achronim/Rebbe] The Talmud[1] states that an eclipse is a bad omen for the entire world.[2] More particularly, a solar eclipse is a bad omen for the gentile nations, […]

Halachic Hazards Encyclopedia Letter D

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer  Buy here on Amazon Letter D Dangerous areas and activities: [Talmud/Rambam/Shulchan Aruch/Shulchan Aruch Harav/ Achronim] It is forbidden to go into any dangerous areas.[1] Thus, it is forbidden to walk under a tilted [unstable] wall or on an unstable bridge[2], or to enter into […]

Halachic Hazards Encyclopedia Letter C

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer  Buy here on Amazon Letter C Camel: Walking under a camel or saddle of a camel:[1] [Talmud/Achronim] If one walks under a camel or saddle of a camel, this can cause him to forget his Torah learning. [It is questionable whether this applies only […]

Halachic Hazards Encyclopedia Letter I

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer  Buy here on Amazon Letter I Idolatry: A. Items of idolatry:[1] [Achronim] It is a danger for one to take items of idolatry, including their vessels, cups, or clothing.   B. Not to look at the face of idolatry:[2] [Sefer Chassidim] It is forbidden […]

Halachic Hazards Encyclopedia Letter K

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer  Buy here on Amazon Letter K Kabbalah: A. Performing miracles using practical Kabala: [Talmud/Shulchan Aruch/Rishonim/Achronim] *As stated below, it is forbidden for regular people to engage in practical Kabbalah and therefore the below information is for background knowledge purposes only! [From the letter of […]

Halachic Hazards Encyclopedia Letter J

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer  Buy here on Amazon Letter J Justice: A. Corruption of justice:[1] [Talmud/Achronim] The corruption of justice leads to plague as well as to an economic recession.   B. The punishment for bribery and corrupt judgment:[2] [Talmud] A person who accepts bribery and corrupts judgment […]

Halachic Hazards Encyclopedia Letter O

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer  Buy here on Amazon Letter O Occupation: Avoiding the performance of certain actions and jobs:[1] [Achronim] Some families carry a family tradition to avoid performing certain actions or occupations due to a tragedy or monetary loss which occurred to an ancestor who performed it. […]