This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy here or on Amazon.com Chapter 13: How to calculate the days of Shiva-The start and end of Shiva[1] 1. When does the Shiva begin?[2] The transition from the state of Onen to the state of Aveilus begins immediately after the body […]
Must women hear the reading of Parshas Zachor?
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Must women hear the reading of Parshas Zachor? It is a Biblical obligation to hear Parshas Zachor.[1] Some Poskim[2], however, rule that women are not obligated to hear Parshas Zachor.[3] Other Poskim[4], however, rule that women are obligated just like […]
Is Parshas Zachar a Biblical or Rabbinical obligation?
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Is Parshas Zachar a Biblical or Rabbinical obligation?[1] Some Poskim[2] rule that there is a Biblical obligation to hear Parshas Zachor[3], and so is the final ruling.[4] Nonetheless, the Poskim debate as to the exact definition of this Biblical obligation. […]
Is Parshas Zachar a Biblical or Rabbinical obligation?
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Is Parshas Zachar a Biblical or Rabbinical obligation?[1] Some Poskim[2] rule that there is a Biblical obligation to hear Parshas Zachor[3], and so is the final ruling.[4] Nonetheless, the Poskim debate as to the exact definition of this Biblical obligation. […]
Yichud by children: Do the laws of Yichud apply towards children? May a male and female child who are not siblings be alone together?
Do the laws of Yichud apply towards children? May a male and female child who are not siblings be alone together?[1] Example: May a mother go shopping if two cousins of the opposite gender are left alone at home, and both are below the age of Mitzvos? From the letter […]
Chapter 12: Who is obligated to mourn and be mourned-Shiva/Shloshim/Year
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy here or on Amazon.com Chapter 12: Who is obligated to mourn and be mourned-Shiva/Shloshim/Year[1] 1. Which relatives are required to keep Aveilus?[2] A. The list of relatives: All deceased relatives whom a Kohen is obligated to defile himself for their sake […]
Must the two foods of Mishloach Manos be of two different blessing?
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Must the two foods of Mishloach Manos be of two different blessing? It is disputed amongst Poskim[1] whether the two gifts given for Mishloach Manos should be made up of two different foods. Seemingly, this debate has led to the […]
Must the two foods of Mishloach Manos be of two different blessing?
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Must the two foods of Mishloach Manos be of two different blessing? It is disputed amongst Poskim[1] whether the two gifts given for Mishloach Manos should be made up of two different foods. Seemingly, this debate has led to the […]
Must the Tzitzis cover one’s chest and why some don’t purchase V shaped Tallis Katan’s?
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com Tzitzis covering the chest:[1] Based on Kabala[2], the Tallis Katan is to cover the entire chest area [up until the neck]. Hence if one has a V neck Tallis Katan he is to sew or button the […]
Must the Tzitzis cover one’s chest and why some don’t purchase V shaped Tallis Katan’s
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com Tzitzis covering the chest:[1] Based on Kabala[2], the Tallis Katan is to cover the entire chest area [up until the neck]. Hence if one has a V neck Tallis Katan he is to sew or button […]
