Taking a shower after Mikveh:[1] From the letter of the law, it is permitted for a man to shower after immersing in the Mikveh[2], although some are stringent not to do so.[3] However, according to all it is permitted to momentarily go under the shower for a quick rinse which […]
The day of the Bar Mitzvah-Daytime
8. The daytime: A. Mikveh: On the day of the Bar Mitzvah the boy is to most certainly immerse in a Mikvah. B. Learning one’s Tehillim:[1] On the day of the Bar Mitzvah the child begins learning and reciting Kappitel 14 in Tehillim. C. Giving charity: On the day of […]
The date of the Bar Mitzvah-The 13th day
2. The date of the Bar Mitzvah-The 13th day:[1] As soon as a child begins his 13th birthday, which completes 13 years of him living in the world and begins his 14th year, he is considered Bar Mitzvah. There is no need for him to wait a full day after […]
Aliyah to the Torah for Bar Mitzvah
Aliyah to the Torah: It is an old custom for the Bar Mitzvah boy to receive an Aliyah to the Torah on the occasion of his Bar Mitzvah[1], in order to publicize that he has now reached the age of Mitzvos.[2] When:[3] The Chabad custom, received as a tradition from […]
May a child above Bar/Bas Mitzvah recite Kiddush on behalf of an adult?
May a child above Bar/Bas Mitzvah recite Kiddush on behalf of an adult?[1] Children above the age of Bar or Bas Mitzvah are invalid to perform [the night[2]] Kiddush on behalf of adults, whether male or female, until one knows for certain that the child has developed the Halachically valid […]
The day of the Bar Mitzvah-General Laws:
6. The day of the Bar Mitzvah-General Laws:[1] A. Being involved in matters of holiness throughout the 24 hours: The boy should be supervised throughout the entire day of his Bar Mitzvah to make sure that he spends his time in matters of holiness and Torah learning and that he […]
The blessing of Baruch Shepitarani said after Aliyah of a Bar Mitzvah boy: When, Why, How?
The blessing of Baruch Shepitarani:[1] The father of a Bar Mitzvah boy recites the blessing of Baruch Shepitarani after his son becomes Bar Mitzvah [after the first Aliyah after his Bar Mitzvah, as will be explained below]. The reason for the blessing:[2] The reason behind why this blessing is said […]
The blessing of Baruch Shepitarani said after Aliyah of a Bar Mitzvah boy: When, Why, How?
The blessing of Baruch Shepitarani:[1] The father of a Bar Mitzvah boy recites the blessing of Baruch Shepitarani after his son becomes Bar Mitzvah [after the first Aliyah after his Bar Mitzvah, as will be explained below]. The reason for the blessing:[2] The reason behind why this blessing is […]
The significance of 13 years of age regarding a Bar Mitzvah
1. The significance of 13 years of age: When a boy turns 13 years of age, he becomes obligated in Torah and Mitzvos.[1] Until that age he is considered a Katan, and is Biblically exempt from keeping Mitzvos. Signs of puberty:[2] Even after the age of 13, a boy only […]
Shaking hands with a woman
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 […]
