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3. May a person eat meat on a table which contains milk foods?
3. May a person eat meat on a table which contains milk foods?[1] It is forbidden to eat meat on a table which contains milk products, or vice versa, due to the same reasons explained in Halacha 1, that we suspect one may come to eat from the milk product […]
2. The exceptions:
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1. Eating meat on the same table as one who is eating milk or vice versa:
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4. Derech Bishul-The Biblical and Rabbinical forms of cooking:
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3. Rabbinical Prohibitions-The prohibitions applicable to Rabbinically forbidden mixtures of meat and milk:
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2. The Biblical Prohibitions-The prohibitions applicable to Biblically forbidden mixtures of meat and milk:[
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0. Introduction
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1. The prohibition of eating meat with milk
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May one mop his floors during the nine days?
* The article below is an excerpt from the above Sefer *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Buy in Paperback or Kindle Buy on Apple Books Purchase on our website WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email May one mop his floors during the nine days?[1] Some[2] write that […]
May one buy non-leather shoes for Tisha B’av during the nine days?
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Should one be particular to wear Rabbeinu Tam before Musaf even if it will cause him to miss Davening Musaf with the Minyan?
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Should I daven Maariv with a Minyan that is Davening Mincha and Maariv within the time of Plag or should I Daven Beyechidus?
In such a case that both Mincha and Maariv take place after Plag and before Shekia, then it is better to Daven alone Beyechidus after nightfall. Davening Mincha & Maariv within Plag Hamincha Davening Maariv with a Minyan during Pelag Hamincha versus Davening in private after nightfall Bookmark
14. Sunday night-Motzei Tisha B’av
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13. Maariv of Motzei Shabbos Tisha B’av
* The article below is an excerpt from the above Sefer *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Buy in Paperback or Kindle Buy on Apple Books Purchase on our website WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email 13. Maariv of Motzei Shabbos Tisha B’av:[1] In Shemoneh Esrei of Maariv […]
11. When is one to switch his shoes when Tisha B’av falls on Shabbos
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10. When do the bathing and anointing restrictions begin when Shabbos is Tisha B’av
* The article below is an excerpt from the above Sefer *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Buy in Paperback or Kindle Buy on Apple Books Purchase on our website WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email 10. When do the bathing and anointing restrictions begin?[1] The bathing and […]
9. Seudas Shelishis- Seudas Hamafsekes
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The order of the Siyum Misechta – Kaddish and Asara Bnei Rav Papa & Chabad Custom
The order of the Siyum-Kaddish and Asara Bnei Rav Papa:[1] After completing the final lines of the Misechta during the Siyum celebration, Kaddish Derabanan is to be recited if a Minyan is present. One is to strive to have a Minyan by the Siyum in order to say this Kaddish. […]
8. Mincha of Shabbos Erev Tisha B’av
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May one go horseback riding during the three weeks and nine days?
May one go horseback riding during the three weeks and nine days? Yes. Bookmark
6. Taking pleasure walks on Shabbos Erev Tisha B’av
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Is eating a single fig enough for a Kezayis for an after blessing?
Is eating a single fig enough for a Kezayis for an after blessing? Fresh figs: An average size fresh fig contains 40 grams of weight and is hence enough for an after blessing if eaten in whole within 4 minutes. If the fig is smaller than average, then simply eat […]
5. Learning Torah after midday on Shabbos Tisha B’av
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4. Marital Relations when Tisha B’av falls on Shabbos
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Does Techeiles exist today and is one to be scrupulous to use such strings for his Tzitzis?
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From the Ravs Desk: Shaalos & Teshuvos on Tefillin & More
If I start work before Mi Sheyakir, may I put on Tefillin after Alos, and if so which Alos may I follow? If one knows that he will not be able to put on Tefillin the entire day, even for a moment, may he put them on in the early […]
Wearing Tefillin before Mi Sheyakir or Alos if will not be able to wear later on
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Bathing and Showering during the Nine days
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Daily Tanach Tuesday Shmuel 2 Chapter 18: The battle of Dovid and Avshalom [cont.]
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From the Ravs Desk: Shaalos & Teshuvos on Nine Days and More
On Rosh Chodesh Menachem Av, may one eat meat and listen to music Lekavod Rosh Chodesh? On Rosh Chodesh Menachem Av, may one eat meat and listen to music Lekavod Rosh Chodesh?[1] All laws and regulations that apply during the nine days, begin to apply starting from sunset of the […]
Rosh Chodesh Menachem Av – Background, details, & Halachos
* The article below is an excerpt from the above Sefer *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Buy in Paperback or Kindle Buy on Apple Books Purchase on our website WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email The name of the month-Menachem Av:[1] The name Av: The Akkadian meaning […]
Rosh Chodesh Menachem Av – Background, details, & Halachos
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The Luz Bone
The Luz Bone:[1] There is a certain bone in the body called the Luz bone which does not benefit or nurture from any food other than the food eaten during Melaveh Malka.[2] This bone is created from the essence of mans seed and cannot be destroyed, not in fire, nor […]
Where is the Luz Bone?
Where is the Luz Bone? The Midrash[1] states that the Luz bone is in the spine. Some[2] write it is the C1 vertebrae at the top of the cervical spine. This refers to the most top bone that is found by the neck, by the start of the spine, right […]
May one buy clothing if he is leaving the country during the nine days, and such clothing are not available in his destination for the same price?
May one buy clothing if he is leaving the country during the nine days, and such clothing are not available in his destination for the same price? Seemingly, this should follow the same law as above regarding clothing that are on sale.[1] Thus, if the clothing or price will not […]
May one buy clothing if they are on sale and will not be available for the same price after Tisha B’av?
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May one go on trips during the three weeks and nine days?
* The article below is an excerpt from the above Sefer *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Buy in Paperback or Kindle Buy on Apple Books Purchase on our website WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email May one go on trips during the three weeks? Some Poskim[1] rule […]
On Rosh Chodesh Menachem Av, may one eat meat and listen to music Lekavod Rosh Chodesh?
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According to Sephardic custom, may they eat meat during the nine days?
* The article below is an excerpt from the above Sefer *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Buy in Paperback or Kindle Buy on Apple Books Purchase on our website WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email According to Sephardic custom, may they eat meat during the nine days?[1] […]
According to Yemenite custom, may they eat meat during the nine days?
According to Yemenite custom, may they eat meat during the nine days?[1] Yes. The Yemenite custom is to follow the letter of the law according to the Talmud and permit the eating of meat during the nine days, until Erev Tishe Beav, by the Seudas Hamfsekes, by when the prohibition […]
May one order clothing during the three weeks and nine days if it will only arrive to his home after Tisha B’av?
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Daily Tanach Monday Shmuel 2 Chapter 17: Achitofel commits suicide
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May one wash their car during the nine days?
May one wash their car during the nine days? Yes. Bookmark
The records of Pinchas throughout Tanakh
The following is a compilation of all the areas in Tanakh in which the personality named Pinchas is mentioned 1. Parshas Vaeira: Elazar the son of Aaron married one of the daughters of Putiel, and they had Pinchas. 2. Parshas Balak: There was a certain man who approached Moshe and […]
Is one required to wake up his friend who is sleeping in order so he say the Shema on time?
Is one required to wake up his friend who is sleeping in order so he say the Shema on time? Yes, one must wake him up prior to the end time of shema in order so he can say it prior to the time. At the very least, he must […]
Which paragraphs of the Shema are obligatory to recite?
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For how long must the clothing be worn prior to the nine days to remove its freshly laundered status?
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Stepping on clothing prior to or during the nine days
Is there a concept of stepping on the clothing prior to the nine days or during the nine days in order so they are not considered freshly laundered? I am not aware such a concept. I believe this is being confused with the idea of putting the clothing on a […]
From the Ravs Desk: Shaalos & Teshuvos on Nine Days and Shema
Is there a concept of stepping on the clothing prior to the nine days or during the nine days in order so they are not considered freshly laundered? Is there a concept of stepping on the clothing prior to the nine days or during the nine days in order so […]
What is one to do with his laundered clothing before the nine days?
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Daily Tanach Sunday Shmuel 2 Chapter 17: The battle between Avshalom and Dovid
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From the Ravs Desk: Shaalos & Teshuvos on Washing and more
May I give my two-year-old a bottle to drink prior to washing his hands in the morning? May I give my two-year-old a bottle to drink prior to washing his hands in the morning? Yes. It does not state anywhere in Poskim that one may not hold onto vessels that […]
Daily Chumash Matos Maaseiy Shabbos – The cities of refuge
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May one on a strict meat diet due to health reasons eat meat during the nine days if no other foods may be eaten?
May one on a strict meat diet due to health reasons eat meat during the nine days if no other foods may be eaten? Yes, however, it is best to eat poultry rather than meat, if the diet allows it. If not then one may eat actual meat. See […]
If the side of one’s Tallis tore and now contains more than four corners, is one to avoid wearing it?
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My Tallis Katan tore vertically by the middle front edge, between the two corners, creating another two corners. Is it still Kosher?
My Tallis Katan tore vertically by the middle front edge, between the two corners, creating another two corners. Is it still Kosher? Yes, the Tzitzis remains valid [so long as it has not torn throughout its entire length to the point that less than 6cm of attachment remains]. According to […]
May a woman make a Hefsek in middle of Pesukei Dezimra or does it have the same law as a man?
May a woman make a Hefsek in middle of Pesukei Dezimra or does it have the same law as a man? A woman who recites Pesukei Dezimra with the blessings of Baruch Sheamar and Yishtabach, may not talk or motion during Pesukei Dezimra just as we rule regarding a man. […]
May one motion and hint to people in middle of Pesukei Dezimra?
May one motion and hint to people in middle of Pesukei Dezimra?[1] Initially, one may not make an interval during any part of Davening [past Baruch Sheamar], even if he will not be saying any words. ___________________________ [1] See Beis Oved 51:3; Makor Chaim 51; Kaf Hachaim 51:17; See Admur […]
From the Ravs Desk: Shaalos & Teshuvos on Tzitzis & More
My Tallis Katan tore vertically by the middle front edge, between the two corners, creating another two corners. Is it still Kosher? My Tallis Katan tore vertically by the middle front edge, between the two corners, creating another two corners. Is it still Kosher? Yes, the Tzitzis remains valid [so […]
Daily Chumash Matos Maaseiy Friday – The people inheriting the land
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May one place his Yarmulke on him prior to washing hands in the morning?
May one place his Yarmulke on him prior to washing?[1] Yes. _____________________________________________ [1] Toras Chaim Sofer 1; Seder Hayom states: “After wearing one’s undershirt and covering oneself properly, prior to touching one’s clothing he is to wash his hands”. Opinion of Admur: In 8:20 Admur mentions that one is allowed […]
Should one sit up before he washes neggel vasser?
Should one sit up before he washes neggel vasser? You may sit up, although there is no obligation to sit up and you may wash while in a lying position. If you choose to sit up on the bed, it is best do so without placing his feet on the […]
If one woke up in the morning with literally moments left prior to the end time of Shema, may one recite Kerias Shema prior to washing his hands?
If one woke up in the morning with literally moments left prior to the end time of Shema, may one recite Kerias Shema prior to washing his hands? Yes. In such a case one is to quickly wipe his hands on any item within reach, including one’s blanket, and then […]
Who receives precedence for Maftir – an Avel within Shloshim or one who has a Yahrzeit?
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From the Rav’s Desk – Q&A on mens Mikveh
Is an aboveground pool valid for mikvah for a man if no kosher mikvah is available in his area? Is an aboveground pool valid for mikvah for a man if no kosher mikvah is available in his area? Above ground pools are invalid for immersion, even for the sake of […]
Is a large ice cooler which fits ones entire body valid for mikvah for a man if no kosher mikvah is available in his area?
Is a large ice cooler which fits ones entire body valid for mikvah for a man if no kosher mikvah is available in his area? Above ground pools, such as an ice cooler, are invalid for immersion, even for the sake of a Baal Keri, as it is invalid to […]
Is an aboveground pool valid for mikvah for a man if no kosher mikvah is available in his area?
Is an aboveground pool valid for mikvah for a man if no kosher mikvah is available in his area? Above ground pools are invalid for immersion, even for the sake of a Baal Keri, as it is invalid to immerse in a vessel that contains drawn water. Accordingly, it is […]
Daily Tanach Thursday Shmuel 2 Chapter 17: The battle between Avshalom and Dovid
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Daily Tanach Wednesday Shmuel 2 Chapter 16: Avshalom
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Retracting from a promise to give a gift or present
Retracting from a promise to give a gift or present:[1] Small gift: One who tells his friend that he will give him a small gift, [then although he retains the legal right to retract from his pledge if the recipient is wealthy, nevertheless,] if he does not end up giving […]
Retracting from a resolve in ones mind to an agreement or sale or price
Thoughts of the heart – One who decided in his mind to do a certain deal or favor:[1] Once someone decides[2] even in his mind to buy a certain item, or agree to a certain matter, then it is proper for every G-d fearing person to fulfill it.[3] Thus, if […]
Chargebacks in Halacha – Canceling a purchase via one’s credit card company
Chargeback – Canceling a purchase via one’s credit card company:[1] Canceling a purchase via one’s credit card company illegally or unjustifiably, breaches not only a prohibition of Michsurei Emuna, Mi Shepara, and the laws of Kinyanim, but furthermore makes the person considered a Mazik, as the credit card company often […]
Going back from a proposed favor
Going back from a proposed favor:[1] If one told his friend that he will do for him a certain favor, and he has the ability to do so, then he should not go back on his word [and if one does so, then he is considered Michsurei Emuna, and the […]
Going back on a sale agreement [without Kinyan] if the market value of the product has changed, or other unexpected changes occurred
If the market value of the product has changed, or other unexpected changes occurred:[1] Some Poskim[2] rule that it is forbidden [due to Michsurei Emuna] for either party to retract from the sale price even if the market value has changed. Hence, if the value of the product went up […]
Going back from an agreed upon price in a business deal
Going back from an agreed upon price:[1] If a buyer and seller agreed on a certain sum for an item, then neither party should go back on their word and ask to pay more or less than the agreed upon sum. [If one does so, then he is considered Michsurei […]
Retracting from a sale agreement or business deal
1) Michisurei Emuna – Ability to retract and no Mi Shepara but is considered untrustworthy [i.e. Michsurei Emuna]:[1] From a legal standpoint, words alone do not suffice for legally acquiring an item and finalizing a business transaction [even if there are witnesses who testify to the agreement[2]].[3] Accordingly, both the […]
Mi Shepara – When one who retracts from a sale is liable to receive curse of Mi Shepara
1) Mi Shepara – Ability to retract but liable to receive curse of Mi Shepara:[1] In certain scenarios, although one may still legally retract from going through with the agreed transaction if a valid legal acquisition has yet to take place, nonetheless, one who does so is liable to receive […]
Cases in which it is ilegal to retract from a pledge even if no Kinyan has taken place
1) Inability to retract – No Kinyan was made: The following is a list of scenarios in which one may not legally retract from the pledged transaction even in the case that no valid legal acquisition has yet to be made: Acquisition of a pledge:[1] If a person made a […]
Forgave a debt or loan – May one retract from it
Forgiving a debt or loan:[1] A person who forgives a debt or loan cannot legally go back on his word, and the loan or debt is considered legally null and void from there on. There is no need for any acquisition to take place to legally affect the nullification of […]
Refund policies of Country and businesses in Halacha
Refund policies of Country and business:[1] The inability to retract from a transaction once a valid acquisition has taken place, as well as the ability to retract from a transaction in the case of Mekach Taus, only applies absent of a store refund policy and in an area that does […]
Mekach Taus – Defects and wrong charge
Mekach Taus – Defects and wrong charge:[1] Even in the event that a fully valid acquisition has taken place between the buyer and seller, or giver and recipient, to legalize the transaction, nonetheless, in the event of a Halachically defined Mekach Taus, it is permitted for the party who was […]
When does a Kinyan take effect in a store?
When does the Kinyan take effect in a store? Once one has lifted the purchased item, and certainly once he has taken it out of the store into his car and house[1], then the item becomes legally his and he no longer retains the legal right to change his mind […]
The laws of Kinyanim
Once a valid Halachic acquisition [i.e. Kinyan] has been made on the product that one is receiving or purchasing, then it is no longer legally possible for any of the two parties to retract from the deal, as the transaction and transformation of ownership has already taken place. This applies […]
Retracting from a sale after a Kinyan was made
1) Inability to retract – Kinyan was made:[1] Once a valid Halachic acquisition [i.e. Kinyan] has been made on the product that one is receiving or purchasing, then it is no longer legally possible for any of the two parties to retract from the deal, as the transaction and transformation […]
False intentions in business – Asking a seller about a product without intent to buy
Discussing product with a seller without intent to buy: While certainly there is no prohibition against entering a store without intent to buy, in order to observe the merchandise, which can eventually lead to one buying it then or in the future, nonetheless, based on the above it is seemingly […]
False promises – The prohibition against making a promise or agreement without intent to fulfill it
The prohibition against making a promise or agreement without intent to fulfill it:[1] Although, as will be explained, there exist various scenarios in which one retains the legal right to retract from a promise or agreement, and at times doing so is not forbidden and does not even consider one […]
The business ethics and morals of a Torah scholar
The business ethics and morals of a Torah scholar:[1] The business transactions of a Torah scholar are done with truth and honesty. He answers honestly to yes and no questions. He is stringent with himself in his accounting, and gives and yields to others when he buys from them, and […]
Telling a lie for the sake of peace
Telling a lie for the sake of peace:[1] One may not tell a lie to his friend even for the sake of peace. Now, although the Sages[2] state that it is permitted [and even a Mitzvah[3]] to change the facts [i.e. lie] for the sake of peace, nevertheless, one may […]
The general obligation to be honest in business and keep one’s word
The general obligation to be honest in business and keep one’s word:[1] One is to beware to deal honestly in business and not change his word [from whatever agreements that were discussed, and from whatever promises were made].[2] This means that when a person speaks and agrees to something with […]
Daily Tanach Tuesday Shmuel 2 Chapter 16: Shimi curses Dovid
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1. Honesty and ethics in business transactions – Going back on your word in a sale or gift [Full Article]
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If the Pidyon Haben is taking place after the 31st day on a Taanis Nidche may the Baal Simcha still eat after Mincha?
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Learning the laws of Beis Habechira/The Temple
* The article below is an excerpt from the above Sefer *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Buy in Paperback or Kindle Buy on Apple Books Purchase on our website WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email Learning the laws of Beis Habechira/The Temple:[1] The Midrash[2] states that studying […]
Daily Tanach Monday Shmuel 2 Chapter 15: The king sets up spies in Jerusalem
Buy Now-The Tanach Summary Series * The article below is an excerpt from the above Sefer WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email Sign up for Daily link via Whatsapp Sponsor an Episode 1. The king sets up spies in Jerusalem: Tzadok and his sons return to Jerusalem as spies: The king […]
Q&A If Parent or Grandparent is possibly a Kohen or Levi
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What should one do if one is asked to write the name of the child on a legal document prior to the naming taken place?
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Bris Mila during Year of Aveilus
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D. Year of Aveilus
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Daily Tanach Sunday Shmuel 2 Chapter 15: Avshalom rebels against Dovid
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