How many verses are to be read during the Haftorah:[1] Shabbos:[2] On Shabbos, the person who reads the Maftir from the Navi is to read no less than 21 verses.[3] Nonetheless, if the entire subject of the chosen Parsha in Navi contains less than 21 verses, such as the Parsha […]
Purim that falls on Erev Shabbos [14th, or 15th for Jerusalem and Safek cities]:
Purim that falls on Erev Shabbos [14th, or 15th for Jerusalem and Safek cities]: A. The Purim Seuda-When during the day is the Purim meal to be eaten when Purim that falls on Erev Shabbos?[1] When Purim falls on Erev Shabbos the meal is to take place in the morning […]
Summary Hilchos Purim-Part 9- 1) Purim in Jerusalem and Sfaek cities; 2) Traveling to and from Jerusalem; 3) Shushan Purim 4) Laws relevant to Friday for Jerusalem and Safek residence
1. The Date of Purim All cities known today celebrate Purim on the 14th with exception to Jerusalem which celebrates on the 15th. Cities of doubt: Due to doubt, the following cities celebrate Purim also on the 15th: Akko; Gaza; Bagdad; Beiriy; Beis Shean; Damascus; Gush Chalav; Haifa; Hebron; Eiyn […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Should one who has a Kosher Megillah say the blessings to himself?
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From the Rav’s Desk: May one do laundry on Purim?
Donate Question: [Tuesday, 12th Adar 2, 5782] I usually always do laundry on Thursday on behalf of Shabbos. Am I allowed to do so this Thursday even though it will be Purim? Answer: In my opinion, this may not be done. All laundry should be done before Purim, or […]
From the Rav’s Desk: May one do laundry on Purim?
Donate Question: [Tuesday, 12th Adar 2, 5782] I usually always do laundry on Thursday on behalf of Shabbos. Am I allowed to do so this Thursday even though it will be Purim? Answer: In my opinion, this may not be done. All laundry should be done before Purim, or […]
From the Rav’s Desk: If you snooze do you lose? Momentarily falling asleep during the Megillah reading
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Summary of laws of Purim-Part 6-Matanos Laevyonim
Donate Matanos Laevyonim: The Mitzvah: Every Jew is obligated to give at least two presents to two paupers, [one present to each pauper]. Who is obligated? Both men and women are obligated in the Mitzvah of Matanos Laevyonim. Married women are to be stringent to give Matanos Laevyonim on behalf […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Megillah written with words far from the Sirtut
Donate Question: [Sunday, 10th Adar 2, 5782] I had purchased a very large and expensive megillah from an individual and showed it to a friend of mine who is a Sofer, and he was very impressed by the writing and its beautiful script. However, he said that he thinks that […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Megillah written with words far from the Sirtut
Donate Question: [Sunday, 10th Adar 2, 5782] I had purchased a very large and expensive megillah from an individual and showed it to a friend of mine who is a Sofer, and he was very impressed by the writing and its beautiful script. However, he said that he thinks that […]
