What is the volume/weight of a Kebeitza: There exists a major debate amongst the Poskim[1] in regards to the volume size of the Kebeitza, which in turn has created a consequential debate regarding the volume size of a Kezayis. Some Poskim[2] rule that the Kebeitza egg referred to by the […]
Laws relevant to years that Rosh Hashanah falls on Shabbos
Laws relevant to years that Rosh Hashanah falls on Shabbos: Table of Contents Laws relevant to years that Rosh Hashanah falls on Shabbos: 1 Erev Rosh Hashanah: 2 Blowing Shofar Erev Shabbos: 2 Mincha Erev Rosh Hashanah that coincides with Erev Shabbos: 2 Candle lighting: 2 The prayers-General laws: […]
Shmuel 1-Chapter 1: Shmuel is born to Channah
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com Chapter 1: Shmuel is born to Channah 1. Elkana and his wives: Who was Elkana? There was a certain [Levite[1]] man from the hillside area called Ramasim Tzofim, which was within the mountains of Efraim whose name was […]
How much is a Kezayis
How much is a Kezayis?[1] Background and theoretical size in Talmudic terminologies:[2] The type of olive referred to in the term Kezayis:[3] The Kezayis which is mentioned in all Halachic literature refers to a medium and average size olive, which is not large or small. This sized olive is called […]
How much is Kdei Achilas Peras
How much is Kdei Achilas Peras? The theoretical measurement in bread eating:[1] The debate: Kdei Achilas Peras is the amount of time it takes to eat a half a loaf of bread.[2] Now, it is disputed amongst the Poskim as to the volume contained within this loaf. This dispute relates […]
Following volume not weight in the Torah measurements
Following volume not weight in the Torah measurements:[1] All the Torah measurements are measured in volume and not weight. [Nevertheless, due to the difficulty in determining the volume of an item, therefore for simplicity purposes, we practically measure in weight.[2] Nonetheless, this weight must be commensurate to its Halachic Kezayis […]
When is Tzeis Hakochavim for the leave of Shabbos? How much time after sunset?
When is Tzeis Hakochavim after Shabbos? How much time after sunset? In Eretz Yisrael:[1] One is to wait a minimum of 34-35[2] minutes after sunset[3] during the summer months[4], and a minimum of 28-29 minutes after sunset in the winter months.[5] [Others[6] rule one is to wait 32 minutes past […]
When is Plag Hamincha?
When is Plag Hamincha?[1] Plag Hamincha is 1 and ¼ Zmaniyos hours prior to sunset. __________________________________________________ [1] Ketzos Hashulchan 76/1. This is based on Siddur Hilchos Kerias Shema and 443/4 which rules that the hours of day are calculated from sunrise to sunset, and so is the custom today of […]
What Zmanim should be kept in outer space? When is a new day etc?
What Zmanim should be kept in outer space? When is a new day etc?[1] In such a case one is to count the days as 24 hours from his arrival, and hence every 24 hours begins a new day. [1] See Mur Uketzia 344; Even Yikarah 2:11; Piskeiy Teshuvah 252; […]
Alos Hashachar-When? The opinions and Chabad ruling
When is Alos Hashachar?[1] There are various calculations and opinions for when the time of Alos Hashachar begins. The opinions fluctuate between a maximum of two fluctuating hours before sunrise to a minimum of 72 fluctuating minutes before sunrise. Some Poskim[2], and calendars, rule Alos Hashachar begins 72 minutes prior […]
