Writing a will: The Mitzvah:[1] One is to write a will as he approaches his day of death.[2] Some communities are accustomed to do so on the third day of illness of a person.[3] The writing of a will is a Segula for a long life[4], and hence does not […]
Untzenius dress-May/should a wife dress up for her husband in an attractive or un-Tzenius fashion for the sake of intimacy?
Untzenius dress-May/should a wife dress up for her husband in an attractive or un-Tzenius fashion for the sake of intimacy? General perspective: From the letter of the law, in the privacy of her home, a wife may get dressed up in any fashion she sees fit on behalf of attracting […]
A married woman covering her hair while in the privacy of her house
The laws regarding a married woman covering her hair while in the privacy of her house, in front of her husband, and during intimacy:[1] When she is alone at home:[2] From the letter of the law, a married woman is not required to cover her hair in the privacy of […]
Is Tachanun recited if there is a Chasan in Shul who is getting married that day
Listen here to audio shiur Is Tachanun recited if there is a Chasan in Shul who is getting married that day?[1] It is customary not to recite Tachanun in the presence of a Chasan[2] on the day that he enters the Chuppah.[3] Tachanun is omitted for the entire day, during […]
Pas Paltar-Commercial gentile bread
Listen here to audio Pas Palter-Must commercially baked bread be Pas Yisrael:[1] When the Sages initially enacted the decree against eating the bread of a gentile, the decree applied towards all bread baked by a gentile, whether it is bread baked within the private home of a gentile, or bread […]
Tikkun Chatzos
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 […]
Is one to stand or sit when making Kiddush?
Is one required to stand when making Kiddush? Night Kiddush:[1] It is proper to stand while reciting Vayechulu in Kiddush.[2] However, when one says the blessing of Kiddush [i.e. Hagafen and onwards], it is better to sit.[3] [From the letter of the law, however, he may stand if he chooses.[4]] […]
Kinyan Sudar/Chalifin-How it works
Kinyan Sudar/Chalifin:[1] A. What can be acquired through the Kinyan?[2] All items, whether moveable objects [i.e. Mitaltilin] or land [i.e. Karka] may be acquired through a Kinyan Suddar [otherwise known as Kinyan Chalifin]. This applies whether to a sale or to the giving of a present. B. How it is […]
Women wearing socks/stockings
Women wearing socks/stockings:[1] It is forbidden for men to learn Torah or Daven opposite a woman’s legs [literally, Shoka] as the legs are considered an area of privacy by a woman, and is therefore an Erva to be revealed. [It is therefore necessary for women and girls to cover their […]
Magicians-Performing magic tricks, hiring a performer, and watching a performance
Listen to Audio Shiur Magicians-Performing magic tricks, hiring a performer, and watching a performance:[1] It is forbidden to perform an action that makes it appear to the onlooker as if he is performing a supernatural act.[2] One who does so transgresses the Biblical command of “Lo Sionein” and is liable […]
