Learning Torah prior to Davening

Learning Torah prior to Davening:[1] When Davening in private: One who plans to Daven without a Minyan is prohibited from learning Torah from the time of Alos until he Davens. Despite the above, it is permitted to learn clear Halachic rulings which contains no deep analysis before Davening, and on […]

Eating and drinking before Davening

Eating and drinking before Davening: A. Before Alos:[1] Letter of law-within 30 minutes before Alos: It is forbidden to begin a meal starting 30 minutes prior to Alos. However, snacking is allowed, which includes eating an unlimited amount of fruits, and up to 55 g of bread and alcoholic beverages. […]

Greeting a person before Davening Shacharis

Greeting a person before Davening:[1] Going to another’s house for the purpose of greeting him: From when the time of Alos arrives until one Davens Shemoneh Esrei, it is forbidden for one to go to another person’s house specifically for the purpose of greeting him, such as to tell him […]