May one cut a medicine in half [for one who may take medicine on Shabbos], such as to achieve a smaller dose for a child and the like?[1] Yes. The prohibition of Tikkun Keli does not apply by medicine just as it does not apply towards food, and hence one […]
May one erase the name of Hashem that is on a screen [i.e. delete the name, close the file or computer, open a new file]
May one erase the name of Hashem that is on a screen [i.e. delete the name, close the file or computer, open a new file]?[1] Background: It is forbidden to erase even one letter of the seven names of Hashem.[2] This leads to the question of whether it is permitted […]
May one erase the name of Hashem that is on a screen [i.e. delete the name, close the file or computer, open a new file]
May one erase the name of Hashem that is on a screen [i.e. delete the name, close the file or computer, open a new file]?[1] Background: It is forbidden to erase even one letter of the seven names of Hashem.[2] This leads to the question of whether it is permitted […]
Elections in Halacha
Elections in Halacha: The mandate of power to elected officials:[1] The Torah, and Jewish law, recognizes the concept of elected officials and the power that they contain to make binding decisions upon their governed body. Officials elected over a city have ability to make Takanos, decrees, and laws that are […]
Wearing a Tallis Gadol properly-Making sure to cover at least one Ama of the body
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com Wearing a Tallis Gadol properly-Making sure to cover at least one Ama of the body:[1] The Tallis Gadol must be worn in a way that it covers one’s actual body. Those who cover with their Tallis only […]
Wearing a Tallis Gadol properly-Making sure to cover at least one Ama of the body
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com Wearing a Tallis Gadol properly-Making sure to cover at least one Ama of the body:[1] The Tallis Gadol must be worn in a way that it covers one’s actual body. Those who cover with their Tallis only […]
If one entered in middle of Havdala is he Yotzei?
If one entered in middle of Havdala is he Yotzei? Missed Hinei Keil Yeshuasi:[1] The saying of “Hinei Keil Yeshuasi” is a custom and not required from the letter of the law as part of the Nussach of Havdalah. Accordingly, one who walked late into Havdalah and missed the saying […]
If one entered in middle of Havdala is he Yotzei?
If one entered in middle of Havdala is he Yotzei? Missed Hinei Keil Yeshuasi:[1] The saying of “Hinei Keil Yeshuasi” is a custom and not required from the letter of the law as part of the Nussach of Havdalah. Accordingly, one who walked late into Havdalah and missed the saying […]
Chapter 8: Taaruvos of Basar Bechalav
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here Chapter 8: Taaruvos of Basar Bechalav The laws of forbidden mixtures of meat and milk due to contact with food or vessels of the opposite nature Introduction: This chapter will discuss mixtures of meat and milk and in which cases the […]
Chapter 7: The Kitchen utensils
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here Chapter 7: The Kitchen utensils The laws of kitchen utensils and appliances Introduction: Without doubt, the most relevant, and popular, application of the laws of Basar Bechalav is within the Jewish kitchen. The eating of meat and dairy meals necessitates proper […]
