Shaking hands: Hand shaking is a means of formal communication between two parties and signifies friendship, endearment, and business relations. Shaking the hands of the opposite gender poses the question of whether doing so transgresses the prohibition against showing affectionate touch towards the opposite gender. The following is the ruling […]
Saying the name of ones parent
Saying the name of one’s parent:[1] Calling them, or referring to them, by their name:[2] It is forbidden to call one’s parent [father or mother[3]] by their name.[4] This applies whether they are alive, and even after their death. [This applies even not in their presence, and even if they […]
Unique Bar Mitzvah Teshurah-The laws of Tefillin Pamphlet
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The different styles of script used in Stam today-Kesav Beis Yosef, Arizal, Vallish-Source and background
What is the difference between the various styles of script used in Stam today-Kesav Beis Yosef, Arizal:[1] All scripts are Kosher if they maintain the legal form of the letter:[2] Initially, the letters of the script must be written whole and complete, following the form of letters that were taught […]
The different styles of script used in Stam today-Kesav Beis Yosef, Arizal, Vallish-Source and background
What is the difference between the various styles of script used in Stam today-Kesav Beis Yosef, Arizal:[1] All scripts are Kosher if they maintain the legal form of the letter:[2] Initially, the letters of the script must be written whole and complete, following the form of letters that were taught […]
Aseres Hadibros: Standing, How to read
Check out our Amazon Sefarim Shop * This article is an excerpt from the above book WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Sponsor an Article Standing during Aseres Hadibros:[1] It is an old custom amongst many communities to stand during the reading of Aseres Hadibros.[2] Some Poskim[3], however, rule one is not […]
May one use a door knocker on Shabbos?
May one use a door knocker on Shabbos?[1] Background-Making noise with an item on Shabbos: The sages prohibited one from sounding music on Shabbos, due to the crazy one way come to fix musical instruments.[2] Included in this prohibition is sounding any sound with the intent of making it into […]
May one use a door knocker on Shabbos?
May one use a door knocker on Shabbos?[1] Background-Making noise with an item on Shabbos: The sages prohibited one from sounding music on Shabbos, due to the crazy one way come to fix musical instruments.[2] Included in this prohibition is sounding any sound with the intent of making it into […]
Birchas Hatorah by Mivtza Tefillin & Reciting Birchas Hatorah prior to a public Shiur
Birchas Hatorah by Mivtza Tefillin-May one say Shema prior to Birchas Hatorah? Initially, one is to recite Birchas Hatorah prior to the recital of Shema.[1] However, in a time of need, such as if Zman Kerias Shema is passing, one may say it prior to reciting Birchas Hatorah.[2] Accordingly, by […]
Bar Mitzvah boys Leining-Having the Bar Mitzvah boy Lein from the Torah
Bar Mitzvah boys Leining-Having the Bar Mitzvah boy Lein from the Torah:[1] Introduction: It is an old custom for the Bar Mitzvah boy to receive an Aliyah to the Torah on the occasion of his Bar Mitzvah[2], in order to publicize that he has now reached the age of Mitzvos.[3] […]
