Setting up the table for Shabbos, from before Shabbos:[1] One[2] is to set up the Shabbos table [including its chairs[3]] on Erev Shabbos in preparation for the Friday night meal.[4] [The silverware and china are to be clean and polished for the meal.[5] There is no need however to set […]
The law Bedieved if one left a gentile alone in one’s kitchen-Is one’s kitchen still Kosher?
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy Here or on Amazon.com The law Bedieved if one left a gentile alone in one’s kitchen-Is one’s kitchen still Kosher:[1] Within 24 hours: If one transgressed, and left a gentile alone with his vessels, then he may not use his vessels [with hot foods] […]
May one leave a gentile alone in one’s Kitchen-Part 1-Lechatchila
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy Here or on Amazon.com Leaving a gentile alone in one’s home and how it effects the Kashrus of one’s kitchen:[1] A. Lechatchila: It is initially forbidden to allow a gentile to remain alone with one’s eating utensils/vessels due to worry that […]
Chapter 32: The items of the deceased
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy here or on Amazon.com Chapter 32: The items of the deceased:[1] 1. What to do with the belongings of the deceased: The belongings of the deceased are permitted in benefit and belong to their rightful heirs, as explain next. All the […]
Chapter 31: The laws of a cemetery and its visitation
* This article is an excerpt from the above Sefer Shop Now *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. WhatsApp Facebook Twitter Telegram Sign up for Daily Distribution Sponsor an Episode Chapter 31: The laws of a cemetery and its visitation[1] The laws associated with a cemetery and […]
Chapter 30: The Matzeiva
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy here or on Amazon.com Chapter 30: The Matzeiva[1] Introduction: It is an old and venerated Jewish custom to establish a tombstone on top of a grave to signify its area of burial.[2] Scripturally, it is referred to as a Matzeiva[3], […]
Chapter 29: Yizkor
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy here or on Amazon.com Chapter 29: Yizkor[1] Introduction: It is a known and cherished custom of Ashkenazi Jewry to recite Yizkor on various occasions, during the Holidays, as will be explained. This prayer is recited in memory of the deceased and […]
Chapter 27: Mourning laws applicable to Holidays
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy here or on Amazon.com Chapter 27: Mourning laws applicable to Holidays:[1] Introduction: The following chapter will deal with how the mourning laws and customs apply on Yom Tov and as to how to calculate Shiva and Shloshim if it is […]
Chapter 26: The laws of Kaddish
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy here or on Amazon.com Chapter 26: The laws of Kaddish 1. The Mitzvah: It states in the Midrashim that one is to say Kaddish on behalf of his father.[1] It is therefore customary to say the last[2] Kaddish [of Davening] on […]
Chapter 25: Davening during the year of Aveilus
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy here or on Amazon.com Chapter 25: Davening during the year of Aveilus For the laws related to Kaddish-see Chapter 26 Chazan-Leading the prayers Halachas 1-3 1. The Mitzvah to lead the prayers: A. Son of the deceased:[1] An Avel [who is […]
