This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy Now! 2. The nine days-Tisha B’Av:[1] A. The nine days: Some Poskim[2] rule that one is to avoid intimacy between Rosh Chodesh Menachem Av and the 11th of Av [not including the 11th of Av]. Other Poskim,[3] however, rule that it […]
Yomim Tovim-Holidays of avoidance
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy Now! 1. Yomim Tovim-Holidays of avoidance:[1] A. Pesach: 1st night of Pesach:[2] It is forbidden to perform marital relations on the 1st night of Pesach. [This applies even if it occurs on Shabbos.[3]] 2nd night of Pesach in Diaspora: Some Poskim[4] […]
Protected: Chapter 4: Days of avoidance
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The preferred time of night to have marital relations – Midnight versus before or after
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy Now! The preferred time of night to have marital relations – Midnight versus before or after:[1] One is to have marital relations in the middle of the night[2] [when people are asleep], in contrast to the beginning or end of the […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Mourner lighting in shul on first night
Question: [Wednesday, 23rd Kisleiv 5781] I am in the year of mourning for my mother r”l and regularly pray for the Amud. I would like to know if I should be the one to light the Hanukkah candles in shul after Mincha or not. Is there any issue for mourners to […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Child lighting with oil versus wax candles
Question: [Wednesday, 23rd Kisleiv 5781] My son is six years old and will be lighting his own Menorah. Should we have him light using olive oil or can he use wax candles? Answer: You may choose that he use wax candles although it is best to educate him to […]
Shana Rishona-The first year of marriage
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy Now! 8. Shana Rishona-The first year of marriage:[1] A. Rejoicing one’s wife during the first year: The verse[2] states that a husband is obligated to rejoice with his wife during the first year of marriage. Some Poskim[3] learn this to be […]
The Maximum frequency
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy Now! 7. The Maximum frequency: The above listed frequencies of Onah, from Halacha 1 through 5, were all in reference to the husband’s minimum obligation of intercourse, and not regarding the maximum frequencies of intercourse allowed between the couple. The following […]
Shabbos-Intimacy on Friday night
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy Now! Shabbos – Having relations on Friday night:[1] *See Halacha 3D for the details of Onah for a Torah scholar on Friday night and relevant Q&A! A. The Auspiciousness of relations on Friday night: Marital relations are one of the pleasures […]
