This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Laughter:[1] It is Rabbinically forbidden for one to fill his mouth with laughter in this world.[2] [This refers only to engaging in excessive laughter and frivolity with others for long periods of time. It is however permitted to laugh temporarily.[3] […]
Performing Keriah when visiting Jerusalem, Western Wall, Judea territory
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Performing Keriah:[1] Seeing destroyed city of Judea:[2] One who sees, from close proximity[3], a city in Judea which is destroyed [or is inhabited by Jews but is under gentile sovereignty[4]], is required to say “Ir Kadshecha Hayu Midbar” and perform […]
The Kosel/Western Wall: Visiting and touching the stones
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Visiting the Kosel/Western Wall: It is customary of Jews throughout the generations to visit the Western wall found in the old city of Jerusalem, which is formally known as the Kosel. The Midrash states that the Western Wall will never […]
Visiting the Temple area: Keria; Temple Mount; Western Wall; Aliya Liregel
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Visiting the Temple area: Performing Keriah:[1] Seeing destroyed city of Judea:[2] One who sees, from close proximity[3], a city in Judea which is destroyed [or is inhabited by Jews but is under gentile sovereignty[4]], is required to say “Ir Kadshecha […]
Summary of laws of the Three Weeks
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Summary Chapter 1-The 17th of Tamuz: The 17th of Tamuz is a public fast day. One is required to fast on this day due to the tragedies that occurred during this time. It is also the beginning of the […]
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Earthquakes-The Blessing to be said and the Torah perspective on its purpose
The blessing over an earthquake:[1] Upon [feeling[2]] an earthquake one is required to recite a blessing. [This applies to an earthquake of any magnitude, so long as it is felt.[3] The reason the Sages established a blessing is because earthquakes are frightening events which convey a powerful message to the […]
May one eat a Kosher food in a non-Kosher restaurant?
May one eat a Kosher food in a non-Kosher restaurant on a non-Kosher plate? Entering the restaurant:[1] In general, it is forbidden to enter into a non-Kosher restaurant due to Maras Ayin even if there are no Jews in the vicinity.[2] However, in a time of great need [such as […]
Avoiding matters of danger during Three Weeks–Swimming, Traveling, Trips, surgery
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Avoiding dangerous activity during the three weeks: From on the above laws, which warn against hitting a child, or walking during certain times of the day, we learn that there is an element of danger involved during the period of […]
Moving & renovations during Three Weeks
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Homes-Moving & renovations Moving during the three weeks:[1] If doing so is possible, one should abstain from moving houses throughout the duration of the three weeks, until the 15th of Av.[2] May one purchase a home during the three […]
