Marrying a Kohenes:[1] An Am Haaretz/Ignoramus is not to marry a Kohenes. If he does so, their marriage will not be successful, as either she or he will quickly die or they will be in constant fight with each other [or they will be poor[2]].[3] However, a Sage who marries […]
Is pasteurized wine considered Mevushal
Is pasteurized wine considered cooked?[1] In order for wine to become “protected” from becoming Yayin Nesech due to touch of a gentile, it must be Mevushal/cooked.[2] The definition of cooked is that the wine has been heated over a fire[3] to the point that it diminished its quantity [i.e. evaporated] […]
The fasts of Bahab
The fasts of Bahab:[1] The custom:[2] It [used to be] customary to fast a set of three fasts called Bahab after the Holidays of Sukkos and Pesach.[3] [This is no longer the custom amongst most segments of Jewry, including Chabad Chassidim.[4] It is however customary amongst some communities to recite […]
Does a walk in closet need a Mezuzah
Does a walk in closet need a Mezuzah?[1] This follows the same ruling as any other room and is determined by its size. If the closet is less than 4×4 but is spacious enough to walk inside of, then it is subject to the dispute regarding if and where a […]
Danger During Sefira
May one swim or visit the beach during Sefira? Yes.[1] However, some Poskim[2] rule one must avoid doing so due to danger. May one travel during Sefira? Yes.[3] However, some Poskim[4] rule one must avoid doing so due to danger. Question: [Monday, 21st Iyar 5781] Must one avoid doing […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Delaying Hallel until after Musaf so one can Daven Musaf with the Minyan
Question: [Sunday, 30th Nisan, 5782] If one has just reached Hallel after his private Shemoneh Esrei and the congregation has reached Musaf, what is he to do? Should he first recite Hallel and miss Davening Musaf with the Minyan in order not to mess up the order of the prayers, […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Delaying Hallel until after Musaf so one can Daven Musaf with the Minyan
Question: [Sunday, 30th Nisan, 5782] If one has just reached Hallel after his private Shemoneh Esrei and the congregation has reached Musaf, what is he to do? Should he first recite Hallel and miss Davening Musaf with the Minyan in order not to mess up the order of the prayers, […]
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Home Study Semicha Program
Welcome to the Home Study Semicha Program About the Program The Semicha program is under the auspices of Rabbi Yaakov Goldstein who is the Director of Shulchanharav.com & Author of the “Semicha Aid” and “Halacha Aid” series. The Home Semicha Study Program [HSSP] is an affiliate program of Shulchanaruchharav.com which […]
Shlissel Challah-The Key in Challah made on the Shabbos after Pesach
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Shlissel Challah-Kneading a key into Challah the first Shabbos after Pesach: The custom: Many are accustomed to braid the Challah in the shape of a key[1] on the first Shabbos after Pesach.[2] Others knead a key within the Challah dough […]
