Check out our Amazon Sefarim Shop * This article is an excerpt from the above book WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Sponsor an Article Donate E. Not to place on two pieces of clothing together:[1] [According to Kabala[2]] one is to be careful[3] not to put on two pieces of clothing […]
Putting on shoes
To purchase this Sefer, click here The order in putting on and tying shoes: [1] Placing on the shoes: When putting on shoes one is to [honor his right side[2] and therefore he is to] first place on his right shoe [without tying the laces, as will be explained] and only […]
Laws of a lefty
To purchase this Sefer, click here Which side receives precedence by a lefty, his left or right? Some Poskim [1] rule that a left handed person is to give precedence to his right side, just like a right handed person.[2] However others[3] rule, based on Admur, that a lefty always gives […]
Precedence of left side
To purchase this Sefer, click here Preceding the left side when tying clothing:[1] One is to precede the left side with regards to tying clothing. Thus all clothing that have laces which are required to be tied on two different sides, left and right, one is to precede the tying […]
Precedence of right side
To purchase this Sefer, click here Giving precedence to the right side: [1] One is to always give precedence to his right over his left for all matters. The reason for this is because the right is given greater significance throughout the entire Torah regarding [the Temple service[2]], the inauguration […]
Practical Q&A
To purchase this Sefer, click here Practical Q&A What does one do in a situation that he needs to walk and does not have a head covering? Example: What does one do if his yarmulke flew off and is found more than 4 cubits from him? If one is able […]
Valid Head Covering
To purchase this Sefer, click here What is defined as a valid head covering? [1] A very thin cover: Hats that are woven of straw [and hence are very light and transparent] are considered a valid head covering. Q&A Is there a minimum size for a Yarmulke? How much […]
Does hand on head suffice
To purchase this Sefer, click here Does placing a hand on one’s head suffice in place of a Yarmulke?[1] One’s own hand: Placing one’s hand on his head suffices in place of a Yarmulke with regards to being able to sit and walk.[2] [Thus if one does not have a […]
Children Wearing a Yarmulke
To purchase this Sefer, click here Male Children:[1] It is proper to cover even the head of children [in order to place upon them fear of heaven[2]]. Q&A From what age should a child begin to wear a Yarmulke? Age three:[3] From age three we are particular that a boy […]
When must a Yarmulke be worn?
To purchase this Sefer, click here When must a Yarmulke be worn? [1] In previous times it was only obligatory to wear a Yarmulke upon reciting Hashem’s name or, according to some opinions, when inside a Shul, as will be explained. It was a mere act of piety to wear […]
Reason and Meaning behind wearing Yarmulke
To purchase this Sefer, click here The reason and meaning behind wearing a Yarmulke: There are numerous reasons brought in Admur behind wearing a skullcap. These include: Modesty/Tznius Fear of heaven Not to follow the statutes of the Gentiles To openly appear like a Jew. Modesty: [1] Wearing a […]
Introduction
To Purchase this Sefer Click here Introduction:[1] The wearing of a head covering is a Jewish custom dating back to thousands of years. It is recorded in the Talmud[2] and is the symbol that differentiates a Jew from gentile. The following is a treatise on this subject. [1] Kama 2/7, 46/2; Basra 2/6 [2] Kiddushin […]
Story about Menachem Nochum
To purchase this Sefer, click here A Maaseh Shehaya:[1] In the days of the Alter Rebbe it became accustomed to wear a certain style leather coat with a silk exterior called a Katinke. Prior to the wedding of Menachem Nachum, the grandson of the Alter Rebbe, the Alter Rebbe summoned […]
Wearing a hat and jacket
Wearing a hat The custom of wearing a hat over the Yarmulke: It is customary amongst pious Jews to walk with two head coverings and they thus wear a hat over their Yarmulke. [1] This custom is followed by Chassidim.[2] The Talmudic source of this custom:[3] The source for […]
Bindel
To purchase this Sefer, click here Wearing an inner Gartel:[1] Some are accustomed to constantly wear a Gartel under their shirt, over their Tzitzis.[2] Nevertheless this is not the Chabad custom.[3] However it is accustomed amongst Chabad to wear an elastic [“Bindel”] over the Tzitzis in order to prevent it […]
Tight fitting pants and Jeans
To purchase this Sefer, click here Tight pants and underpants:[1] The Gemara[2] implies that it is forbidden for men to wear pants unless they are made like Batei Shukayim[3].[4] [This however only refers to pants that are made with a special pocket that is tightly fitted for the size of […]
A Modest Haircut
To purchase this Sefer, click here A modest Haircut: [1] [One may not get a haircut, or grow out his hair in a way that is accustomed by gentiles.] Thus one may not grow dreadlocks[2], or a ponytail[3], or give himself a Mohawk [or mushroom] haircut. [1] Michaber 178 [2] Lit. Tzitzis […]
Shoes
To purchase this Sefer, click here The importance of wearing shoes: [1] The sages[2] said that one who does not place shoes on his feet is considered excommunicated from G-d.[3] A person should even sell all that he has [even the walls of his house[4]] in order to buy shoes for […]
Cleanliness and neatness
To purchase this Sefer, click here Cleanliness of the clothing:[1] One should not wear clothing which is dirty, lest he be disparaged in the eyes of others. Not to be dressed sloppy:[2] It is proper[3] [for every person[4] to be careful[5]] to dress and look decent in order so he […]
Price and style
To purchase this Sefer, click here The price and style of the clothing:[1] One should not wear expensive clothing as this brings a person to haughtiness. Nevertheless one is also not to wear very cheap [low class] clothing in order so he is not disparaged in the eyes of […]
Color of clothing
To purchase this Sefer, click here The color of the clothing: Black colored clothing: [1] Black colored clothing is modest and humble[2] and hence is proper to be worn. Red colored clothing: Red colored clothing is forbidden to be worn as they are worn by the gentiles for purposes of […]
Clothing of Gentiles
To purchase this Sefer, click here Clothing of Gentiles: It is forbidden for one to follow the path of gentiles [1] or try to be similar to them[2]. Thus one may not wear clothing which are designated to be worn only by gentiles[3] for [pompous[4] or] immoral purposes. Likewise if the […]
Walking humbly
To purchase this Sefer, click here To walk in a humble manner: [1] One should get up[2] and walk in a manner that his head[3] is [slightly[4]] bent downwards, and not with a straight posture, [and outstretched neck[5]]. It is forbidden to walk with a straight posture for even less […]
The order of bathing and smearing
To purchase this Sefer, click here The order of bathing and washing hands: [1] Bathing: When bathing ones entire body one begins with washing [and placing shampoo[2] on] his head, as the head is the king of all the limbs. One then washes [and soaps] his right hand[3] first and […]
Mikveh, bathhouse or river
To purchase this Sefer, click here Modesty at a Mikveh, bathhouse or river: [1] One does not need to cover his body in a bathhouse.[2] The same applies to a river. (Nevertheless by a river one should get undressed and dressed as close as possible to the river in order not […]
Consequences for Immodesty
To Purchase this Sefer, click here. Consequences for one who is not modest in his dress: [1] The Sages stated that “With the revealing of the hands the house will drip”. This means to say that through the laziness of a person not being careful in properly covering the body “the house […]
Revealing ones feet
To purchase this Sefer, click here May one reveal his feet, or must they constantly be covered?[1] Communities of people that never reveal the feet:[2] (In those areas that it is not common to ever walk with revealed feet, even in the summer, they must be careful to always have […]
Modesty-letter of law or stringency
To purchase this Sefer, click here Are the above modestly laws of dress a requirement from the letter of the law or a mere act of piety? According to Admur [1] the above modesty laws are an absolute Halachic requirement and not a mere matter of piety, and so rule […]
Dressing and Undressing
To purchase this Sefer, click here Getting dressed and undressed: [1] When getting dressed [or getting undressed[2]] one is[3] do so under covers in order not to have any part of his body revealed while putting on [or removing] the clothing. Thus if one slept without a shirt, when he awakens […]
Revealing body
To purchase this Sefer, click here Not to reveal one’s body: Not to reveal parts of one’s body that is normally covered [1] Due to the above command of modesty one may not reveal those parts of the body which are normally always covered with clothing[2] [if there is no […]
Attribute of modesty
Revolutionize your Bible Knowledge! Buy now on Amazon.com Introduction: This chapter, based on chapter 2 in Shulchan Aruch, discusses the code of modesty and dress that a Jew is to adhere to. All of a Jew’s actions are governed by the Hashem’s will as found in the Torah. This gives […]
Washing hands after touching Bodily Fluids
Bodily fluids:[1] The contact of certain bodily fluids requires cleaning of the hands. This is despite the fact that touching bodily fluids do not carry the impure spirit onto the hand. This will be further elaborated on in the next Halacha. __________________________________________________________________ [1] In the list of actions that require […]
Washing hands after a Haircut
A haircut:[1] [One who cuts his hair is required to wash his hands one[2] time immediately afterwards.[3] This applies even if he only cut a small amount of hair[4], and applies whether the hair was cut with a scissor or razor.[5]] If one does not wash his hands after cutting […]
Washing hands after Blood Letting
Blood Letting: [1] [One who lets blood from his shoulders is required to wash his hands one time immediately afterwards.[2]] If one does not wash his hands after letting blood from his shoulders, he will have inner fear for three days without knowing the source of the fear. Q&A Must one […]
Washing hands after a Funeral
Funeral [1] One who attended a funeral is not required to wash his hands afterwards. Nevertheless the custom is to wash hands after attending a funeral. Q&A Must one wash hands if he was not within four Amos of the corpse? One is not required to wash hands after a […]
Washing hands after touching a Corpse
Touching a corpse: [1] One who touches a corpse is required to wash his hands one time [immediately] afterwards. [The custom is to wash the hands three times inconsecutively as explained regarding a cemetery.] Being in a room with a corpse:[2] One who is in the presence of a corpse [but […]
Washing hands after entering a Cemetery
Cemetery [1] One who walks amongst graves [i.e. cemetery[2]] is required to wash his hands [immediately] afterwards [being that the evil spirits escorts the person until he washes[3]]. Q&A How many times is one to wash hands after leaving a cemetery?[4] Although from the letter of the law washing one time […]
Marital relations
Marital relations: [1] One who has marital relations is required to wash his hands [immediately] afterwards.[2] [This applies to both the husband and the wife.[3]] Q&A How many times is one to wash the hands?[4] Although from the letter of the law washing one time suffices, the custom is to wash […]
Washing hands after touching Lice
Touching lice: [1] One who touches[2] lice is required to wash his hands one time [immediately] afterwards.[3] [This applies even if one only touched it with his pinky.[4]] Removing lice from ones clothing: One who checks his clothing for lice is required to wash his hands one time [immediately] afterwards even […]
Washing hands after Scratching the head
Scratching ones head:[1]One who scratches his head[2] [with ones hands[3]] is required to wash his hands one time [immediately] afterwards.[4] [This applies even if one only scratched his head with his pinky.[5]] (However one who merely placed his hands on his head, or even rubbed his head such as to […]
Washing hands after Touching covered areas
Touching the normally covered areas of the body: [1] One who touches his feet[2], or [other normally covered[3]] parts of the body, with his hands is required to wash his hands one time [immediately] afterwards.[4] [This applies even if one only touched the area with his small pinky.[5] One who touches […]
Washing hands after Removing shoes
Removing ones shoes with ones hands: One who removes [or even touches [1]] his shoes with his hands is required to wash his hands one time [immediately] afterwards.[2] This applies even if the shoes are clean.[3] [This applies even if one only touched his shoes with his pinky.[4]] Q&A Must […]
Washing hands after Cutting nails
Washing hands after cutting one’s nails:[1] One who cuts his nails is to wash his hands one[2] time [immediately] afterwards.[3] [This applies whether one cut his hand or toenails[4], and applies whether one cut his nails with a nail cutter or with his teeth.[5] It applies even if he only […]
Washing hands after using the Bathhouse
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Leaving a bathhouse [1] One who leaves a bathhouse must wash his hands one[2] time [immediately] afterwards. [This applies even if he entered the bathhouse and did not use it.[3] This applies even by today’s public bathhouses. However many are lenient […]
Washing hands after use of the Bathroom
Leaving the bathroom [1] One who leaves a bathroom must wash his hands afterwards.[2] [This applies even if he entered the bathroom and did not relieve himself.[3] This applies even by today’s bathrooms.[4] However those that are lenient not to wash their hands after entering bathrooms that contain other uses[5] have […]
Washing hands after arising from a bed
Arising from ones bed[1] One who arises from his bed is required to wash his hands [immediately] afterwards. [This applies even if one did not sleep at all.[2] This applies even if he lay on his bed during the day. If he layed on his bed without sleeping he is to […]
The prohibition of learning Torah or reciting blessings with unclean hands
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com The prohibition of learning Torah or reciting blessings with unclean hands:[1] Introduction-Impurity versus filth: It was explained above in Halacha 3 a list of actions that cause an impure spirit to reside on the hands. In the Q&A there […]
The prohibition of learning Torah or reciting blessings with unclean hands
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com The prohibition of learning Torah or reciting blessings with unclean hands:[1] Introduction-Impurity versus filth: It was explained above a list of actions that cause an impure spirit to reside on the hands. In the Q&A there it was explained that […]
The general law-Washing the hands after selected actions
Introduction: Certain actions that are performed cause a spirit of impurity to reside onto the hands similar to the evil spirit that resides upon sleeping at night. Nevertheless this is not the same form of impurity and hence does not follow the same laws as the morning washing. The following […]
Netilas Yadayim if one slept during the day
If one slept during the day is he to wash his hands upon awakening? [1] One slept for sixty breaths: If one slept during the day for a period of sixty breaths[2] it is proper[3] upon awakening for him to wash his hands three times [inconsecutively[4], as is done when awakening […]
Amount of sleep required for washing hands
The law if one did not sleep at all throughout the night: There is a dispute amongst Poskim [1] as to whether one who did not sleep at night is required to wash his hands in the morning. Furthermore, even according to those Poskim which require the hands to be washed […]
Blessing on improper washing
When is a blessing recited on an improper washing? The previous Halachas dealt with all the details required for a valid morning washing. The current law is a summary of cases in which one is unable to follow a certain requirement for the morning washing and its subsequent law. The […]
Dipping ones hands into water for the morning washing
Dipping one’s hands into a body of water: A. Dipping ones hands into water that is in a vessel: [1] Dipping one’s hands into a vessel of water does not remove the impurity from the hands. This applies even if one dips his hands three times into the vessel.[2] If one […]
Not enough water to wash each hand three times
What does one do if he does not have enough water to wash each hand three times? [1] If one does not have enough water to wash his hands three times properly, then he should wash [each hand one time pouring a Revius on each hand, or if he only has […]
Washing face and feet
Washing one’s face and feet every morning [1] One should wash his face and feet every day out of respect for G-d, as the verse states “For in the image of G-d he created man”. [One who goes to Mikveh in the morning fulfills this mitzvah with the immersion.[2] Some[3] rule […]
Discarding the water
Discarding the water which is forbidden in benefit: [1] The water that was used for the morning washing is forbidden to be used for any purpose, as this water is forbidden in benefit due to the impurity that resides on it. Therefore one may not leave the water lying in his […]
Rinsing the mouth upon awakening
Washing ones mouth in the morning: [1] Some have the custom to rinse their mouth in the morning to remove the ririm that is found in the mouth, in order to bless the Almighty G-d with holiness and purity. [The Chabad custom is to rinse the mouth prior to reciting the […]
Where to pour the morning washing water
Where is the water to be poured into? [1] Not to pour onto the ground: One may not pour the water used for morning washing onto the ground.[2] Rather one is to pour it into a vessel. [Thus when preparing the water before going to sleep the water filled vessel is […]
Morning washing for children
Do children need to wash their hands in the morning? [1] It is accustomed not to be careful to wash the hands of children upon awakening, until they reach the age of Chinuch.[2] [However once the child has reached the age of Chinuch one must be careful to educate them to […]
Preparing the washing basin near one’s bed
Preparing a basin of water next to ones bed [1] Due to the restriction [against walking before washing], prior to going to sleep one[2] is to prepare a basin of water near his bed to wash with upon awakening. [The water filled vessel is to be placed into an empty vessel […]
Washing immediately upon awakening
Washing immediately upon awakening: [1] Every meticulous person should beware to wash his hands immediately upon awakening [after saying Modeh Ani] even if he plans on remaining lying in his bed. Through doing so he will be saved from waste of seed [nocturnal emission]. To Purchase this Sefer click here. [1] Kama […]
The Bracha/Blessing on the morning washing
The blessing recited over the morning washing: A. The Nussach:[1] The wording of the blessing said over the morning washing is “Al Netilas Yadayim“.[2] B. Reciting the blessing after the second washing:[3] After awakening in the morning one is to wash his hands [near his bed] without saying a blessing, […]
Morning washing-The details of the washing
How does one wash his hands in the morning? A. Pouring on one’s hands using a vessel: [1] One must use a vessel to pour[2] the water on his hands for the morning washing.[3] Q&A May one use a disposable cup to wash Negel Vasser?[4] Initially it is best not use […]
Netilas Yadayim-The law and its reason
Introduction: In the previous chapter the restrictions that apply prior to washing hands were discussed. This chapter will deal with the detailed laws of the washing; How the washing is to be done; The reason behind the washing; When a blessing is recited; Which waters may be used for the […]
Restrictions for children prior to Netilas Yadayim
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Morning washing-What to do if there is no water available
What does one do if there is no water available? A. May one learn Torah or recite blessings prior to finding water? [1] If it occurred that one does not have [enough] water available to wash his hands three times properly, [and he is thus unable to remove the impurity from […]
Washing restrictions after napping at night
Do the above restrictions apply if one accidently fell asleep, or took a nap, in the beginning of the night and then woke up a few hours later? [1] Example: If one accidently fell asleep at night while reading a story to his children and woke up some time later must […]
Do gentiles have impurity on their hands upon awakening
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 […]
1. Scattering items by throwing them into the wind
This article is an excerpt from To purchase this Sefer, click here 1. Scattering items by throwing them into the wind:[1] The Av Melacha: Artificial wind-blowing on pesoles Scattering without wind A. The prohibition:[2] First opinion-Is always liable: One who throws something into the wind and the wind scatters it, is […]
Chapter 1: The laws of Trapping creatures on Shabbos
This article is an excerpt from To purchase this Sefer, click here Chapter 1: The laws of Trapping creatures on Shabbos Introduction: The following chapter will discuss the laws of trapping, killing and injuring creatures on Shabbos. Both trapping, killing or injuring an animal are principal Shabbos prohibitions. At times it […]
3. Doing an action with a cloth which may cause liquid to squeeze out
This article is an excerpt from To purchase this Sefer, click here 3. Doing an action with a cloth which may cause liquid to squeeze out: A. Inserting a wet cloth into the opening of a bottle:[1] It is forbidden to insert [wet[2]] Mochin [i.e. any soft material] into the opening […]
1. Squeezing cloths that have become wet
This article is an excerpt from To purchase this Sefer, click here Introduction: This chapter deals with the laws of squeezing liquids out from cloth. Doing so in addition to containing the Mifarek prohibition as well contains at times the laundering prohibition. Regarding the laundering prohibition, only those laws […]
1. Smearing oil on the body on Shabbos for pleasure
This article is an excerpt from To purchase this Sefer, click here Introduction The following chapter will discuss the laws of smearing oil on one’s body. The problem with doing so at times is that it falls under the decree made against healing. In continuation of this, the laws of […]
Playing games
Introduction- The spirit of Shabbos Due to the holiness of Shabbos, adults should avoid playing games on Shabbos even if the game has no Halachic prohibitions involved. The Talmud states that the city of Tur Shimon was destroyed for the sin of playing ball on Shabbos. Some explain this to […]
1. Molid Reiach-The laws of placing perfume and the like onto objects/clothing and one’s skin
This article is an excerpt from To purchase this Sefer, click here 1. Molid Reiach-The laws of placing perfume and the like onto objects/clothing and one’s skin: A. Smoking fruits on Yom Tov over incense:[1] In order to absorb a good taste:[2] Even to smoke fruits is only permitted when one’s […]
Chapter 2: Killing or injuring creatures on Shabbos
This article is an excerpt from To purchase this Sefer, click here Chapter 2: Killing or injuring creatures on Shabbos 1. The Primary Melacha that was in the Tabernacle-Slaughtering:[1] Slaughtering is one of the principal [forbidden] actions [on Shabbos], [being] that [it] was done in the [building process for the] Tabernacle […]
Chapter 5: Laws relating to a fire on Shabbos
This article is an excerpt from To purchase this Sefer, click here 1. The law if the fire poses a danger:[1] It is permitted and praiseworthy to extinguish any fire which has even a remote doubt[2] as to if it can be life threatening. Thus, any fire which has the ability […]
Left light on in Fridge
May one open or close the door of his fridge if the light was left active? No. It is forbidden to open or close the door of the fridge if the fridge light was left active and will inevitably turn on or off upon being opened or closed. This […]
Beginning a Melacha before Shabbos which will continue into Shabbos
May one begin a Melacha before Shabbos if it will continue into Shabbos?[1] The rule: It is permitted for one to begin a Melacha[2] on Erev Shabbos, up until sunset, even if it will not be completed before sunset, and will thus consequently finish on its own on Shabbos. Furthermore, […]
Fasting on Erev Shabbos
May one fast on Erev Shabbos:[1] Setting up a new fast day for Erev Shabbos: One may not initially set up[2] a fast day for Erev Shabbos, unless he eats something prior to the entrance of Shabbos[3]. The reason for this requirement is in order so one not enter into […]
Eating restriction applicable on Erev Shabbos
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy Here Eating on Erev Shabbos: Arranging a large feast:[1] It is forbidden for one to establish[2] a large feast on Erev Shabbos, which one is not accustomed to eating during the week if the feast involves drinking alcoholic beverages.[3] It is […]
Traveling on Erev Shabbos
Traveling On Erev Shabbos:[1] One must reach his Shabbos destination prior to 4 hours and 48 minutes[2] [see footnote] having passed from the beginning of day.[3] [See Q&A] This is due to concern that if he arrives later than the above time there will not be enough time to prepare […]
Prohibition #1: The/Koreah/Tearing prohibition
This article is an excerpt from To purchase this Sefer, click here Prohibition #1: The/Koreah/Tearing prohibition The laws of Tearing sewn items and separating glued items on Shabbos 1. The rules of the prohibition and when it applies: A. The Principal prohibition-Tearing with intent to re-sew:[1] One who tears [an […]
Performing a Bris on Shabbos
The Laws involved in performing a Bris on Shabbos 1. In what scenarios is a child to be circumcised on Shabbos? The circumcision of an infant is to be performed on the eighth day after birth even if it falls on Shabbos.[1] If however it is past […]
10. Pumping and squeezing breast milk on Shabbos
This article is an excerpt from To purchase this Sefer, click here 10. Pumping and squeezing breast milk on Shabbos:[1] Into a cup and the like: A woman may not squeeze milk from her breasts into a cup or into a pot in order to nurse [the milk] to her child. […]
9. What may be done for the new born on Shabbos?
This article is an excerpt from To purchase this Sefer, click here 9. What may be done for the new born on Shabbos?[1] The child which is born on Shabbos may have all of his needs done for him. One may: Bathe him, Salt him in order so his flesh harden, […]
8. The Law if a woman died r”l during childbirth
This article is an excerpt from To purchase this Sefer, click here 8. The law if a woman died r”l during childbirth:[1] A woman which sat on the birthing stool and died, one is to bring a knife on Shabbos even through a public property, and tear her stomach and take […]
7. Desecrating Shabbos for a woman who is after birth
This article is an excerpt from To purchase this Sefer, click here 7. Desecrating Shabbos for a woman who is after birth: A. First three days after birth: [1] Throughout the entire first three days after birth the Yoledes is considered like a definite dangerously ill person. The reason for this […]
6. Assisting a gentile women give birth
This article is an excerpt from To purchase this Sefer, click here 6. Assisting a gentile women give birth:[1] Is forbidden even for reward as one can excuse herself without causing enmity: One may not assist a gentile to give birth even if the needed assistance does not involve desecrating Shabbos, […]
5. Matters which take time may be done before she reaches the Halachic state of a Yoledes
This article is an excerpt from To purchase this Sefer, click here 5. Matters which take time may be done before she reaches the Halachic state of a Yoledes: [1] Calling a midwife: However to call a midwife from place to place which is a matter which takes time and delay […]
4. From when does a woman carry the Halachic definition of a Yoledes
This article is an excerpt from To purchase this Sefer, click here 4. From when does a woman carry the Halachic definition of a Yoledes:[1] From when is a [woman] defined as a Yoledes [in the process of giving birth] to be allowed to desecrate Shabbos [on her behalf]? From when […]