Smelling coffee-Is a blessing of Besamim to be recited?[1] General law of smelling spices and bread: Some Poskim[2] rule that one may not say a blessing on ground pepper and ginger even if he enjoys their smell.[3] Likewise, some Poskim[4] rule that one is not to make a blessing upon […]
The liturgy of Shalom Aleichem
The liturgy of Shalom Aleichem: The Background of the custom: The Piyut of Shalom Aleichem was established by the Kabbalists, the students of the Arizal and is recorded in the Poskim to be said on Friday night upon arrival home from Shul.[1] It is recited in light of the Talmudic[2] […]
The 15th of Av: What happened; Adding in Torah; Tachanun; Kesiva Vechasima Tova
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com The 15th of Av: The Mishneh[1] states: Rebbe Shimon Ben Gamliel said “There were not days of joy for the Jewish people like the 15th of Av and Yom Kippur.” This day became a day of Shidduchim, where men would […]
Ishto Bair-Permitting Yichud on the grounds that one’s wife is in the city
Ishto Bair-Permitting Yichud on the grounds that one’s wife is in the city:[1] Some Poskim[2] rule that having one’s wife in the same city never permits a state of Yichud irrelevant of circumstance, and only when one’s wife is in the room does it permit Yichud with another woman. Other […]
The definition of Shiur Gearah-When may an Avel for the passing of a parent get a haircut
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer The definition of Shiur Gearah-When may an Avel for the passing of a parent get a haircut?[1] One who is in mourning for a relative other than his parent may cut his hair after the conclusion of Shloshim. However, one who is […]
Which blessing should be recited over chocolate covered fruits and nuts?
Marei Mekomos-Source sheet for members only Which blessing should be recited over chocolate covered fruits and nuts?[1] The general law of Ikkur and Tafel: Whenever one eats two foods together then one recites a blessing on the main food [i.e. Ikkur] and with it he exempts the secondary food [i. […]
Which blessing should be recited over chocolate covered fruits and nuts?
Marei Mekomos-Source sheet for members only Which blessing should be recited over chocolate covered fruits and nuts?[1] The general law of Ikkur and Tafel: Whenever one eats two foods together then one recites a blessing on the main food [i.e. Ikkur] and with it he exempts the secondary food [i. […]
What restrictions apply in a year that Tishe Beav falls on Thursday, and the 10th of Av is on Erev Shabbos?
Marei Mekomos-Source sheet-for members only What restrictions apply in a year that Tishe Beav falls on Thursday, and the 10th of Av is on Erev Shabbos?[1] General background, and the law applicable on a regular year:[2] The Heichal [Kodesh and Kodesh Hakedoshim] was set afire on the 9th towards evening, […]
What restrictions apply in a year that Tishe Beav falls on Thursday, and the 10th of Av is on Erev Shabbos
Marei Mekomos-Source sheet-for members only What restrictions apply in a year that Tishe Beav falls on Thursday, and the 10th of Av is on Erev Shabbos?[1] General background, and the law applicable on a regular year:[2] The Heichal [Kodesh and Kodesh Hakedoshim] was set afire on the 9th towards evening, […]
Laughing, throwing acorns, holding baby, and playing games on Tishe Beav
Laughing and frivolity:[1] Laughing and frivol behavior is forbidden on Tisha B’av. Doing so can lead to physical danger.[2] Throwing Beralach/acorns: The Poskim[3] severely warn against the custom[4] of throwing acorns around in Shul on Tisha B’av and doing so is a great sin. Doing so is a […]
