May one cook fish in a clean meat pot?

May one cook fish in a clean meat pot?[1] It is even initially permitted to cook fish in a clean meat pot. This applies even if the pot is Ben Yomo.[2] However some Poskim[3] are stringent to initially forbid cooking fish in meat pots and hence they require having separate […]

Performing Melacha after candle lighting:

Performing Melacha after candle lighting: The law: The opinions: Some Poskim[1] rule that Shabbos is accepted as soon as one lights the candles, and it is hence forbidden to perform Melacha once the Shabbos candles have been lit, unless one made a stipulation upon the lighting not to accept Shabbos.[2] […]

Are women to recite Kiddush Levana?

This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Are women to recite Kiddush Levana?[1] Women are exempt from reciting Kiddush Levana.[2] Furthermore, women are not to recite it even though they are generally allowed to fulfill Mitzvos which they are exempt from.[3] _________________________________________________________ [1] Slaves: Slaves are exempt […]

Are women to recite Kiddush Levana?

This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Are women to recite Kiddush Levana?[1] Women are exempt from reciting Kiddush Levana.[2] Furthermore, women are not to recite it even though they are generally allowed to fulfill Mitzvos which they are exempt from.[3] _________________________________________________________ [1] Slaves: Slaves are exempt […]

Bringing the Sefer Torah to the Bima:

Bringing the Torah to the Bima: A. Keil Erech Apayim: The prayer of Keil Erech Apayim is recited on Mondays and Thursdays prior to taking out the Sefer Torah.[1] Fast day: Some[2] are accustomed to recite Keil Erech Apayim prior to Kerias Hatorah on fast days, even if it does […]

Laws of the Baal Korei

The Baal Korei: A. Who: Child:[1] A child below the age of Bar Mitzvah is not a valid Baal Korei. Baal Korei in middle of Davening: A Baal Korei who is in the middle of Davening may read the Torah for the congregation if there is no one else available. […]