Do gentiles have impurity on their hands upon awakening? [1] Gentiles do not retract this form of impurity [called Bas Melech] upon sleeping.[2] Thus a gentile may touch ones food and the like without washing his hands beforehand [and so is the custom[3]]. To Purchase this Sefer, click here [1] Basra 4/2; […]
34 Practical Q&A on the restrictions applicable prior to the morning washing
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Q&A on touching parts of body May one touch the external areas of the above parts of the body? [1] Example: May one touch the outside of the nose, lips, ears etc and hence the prohibition only refers to touching […]
List of restrictions that apply prior to washing hands in the morning
1. The reason behind the restrictions [1] Impurity resides on body: The Sages stated that upon sleeping for sixty breaths[2] at night the G-dly soul of every Jew ascends from the body and a spirit of impurity [which is called Shibsa and Bas Melech[3]] then resides on the body. When the […]
Modeh Ani: History, details, and Positions
Saying Modeh Ani:[1] Immediately upon awakening, even prior to washing ones hands[2], it is proper[3] to [accustom oneself[4] to] say Modeh Ani.[5] The reason for reciting Modeh Ani: This is done in order to remember that Hashem is standing over him and motivate him to get up with alacrity.[6] Alternatively, […]
In G-d’s constant presence
In G-d’s constant presence[1] [Immediately upon awakening, in order for one to overcome his inclination and motivate himself to get out of bed with alacrity[2]], he should [accustom himself to immediately[3]] think about who he is lying before and how G-d is constantly standing over him.[4] He should contemplate how […]
Tikkun Chatzos-Why, When, How, and the law today
Tikkun Chatzos[1] In the first chapter in Shulchan Aruch Admur discusses the detailed laws of Tikkun Chatzos. It is no longer accustomed amongst most Jewry to perform Tikkun Chatzos[2] and hence the detailed laws written by Admur have been omitted from this chapter. Nevertheless parts of this Halacha have been […]
Waking up on time
Waking up on time: [1] One should be strong like a lion and overcome his desire [to continue sleeping] by waking [from his sleep[2] some time[3]] prior to the morning [dawn[4]] in order to serve G-d [which is the purpose of his creation and it is for this reason that his […]
The 6 constant mitzvos
The constant Mitzvos: The Poskim [1] enumerated a list of Mitzvos that one has the ability to constantly fulfill throughout the day being that they are not limited to any specific time, place or action. These are: Belief in Hashem Not to believe in the existence of any other G-d. […]
As Light as an eagle
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com As light as an eagle:[1] Control ones sight: One is to be as light as an eagle. This refers to ones sight, that one should close his eyes to avoid viewing evil. Just like the eagle changes his glance very […]
The Fundamentals of Avodas Hashem
Attributes that one should emulate throughout his life:[1] Rabbi Yehuda Ben Teima stated: One should be as bold as a leopard, as light as an eagle, as swift as a deer, and as strong as a lion in order to fulfill the will of your Father in Heaven. The following […]