The alternatives for men if a Mikveh is not available Nine Kavim-shower:[1] If one is not able to immerse in any body of water [even a swimming pool and the like] then he is to pour nine Kavim [12.5 Liters[2]] of water over his body. One may use up to […]
Parshas Parah and what to do if placed in quarantine
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Parshas Parah and what to do if placed in quarantine: General laws:[1] A Biblical or Rabbinical obligation?[2] There are opinions[3] who say that there is a Biblical obligation to hear Parshas Parah.[4] [Many Poskim[5] however argue and rule there is […]
Purim Damages
Must one pay for damages incurred during a Purim meal? During the Purim festivities, a guest who was extremely overjoyed stood on our table to begin dancing on it and after a few seconds the entire table collapsed, and is now broken. Is that individual obligated to pay for […]
Must one pay for damages incurred during a Purim meal?
Must one pay for damages incurred during a Purim meal? During the Purim festivities, a guest who was extremely overjoyed stood on our table to begin dancing on it and after a few seconds the entire table collapsed, and is now broken. Is that individual obligated to pay for […]
Shushan Purim
Shushan Purim: Increasing in festivities in un-walled cities:[1] One is obligated to slightly[2] increase in joy and festivities on Shushan Purim [during the day[3]], and so is the custom.[4] [However, on the night of the 15th, there is no need, for those who celebrated Purim on the 14th, to […]
The Mitzvah to get drunk on Purim
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Lebesumei-Getting drunk on Purim:[1] Men are obligated[2] to get drunk [on wine[3]] on Purim to the point they cannot differ between “blessed is Mordechai and cursed is Haman”.[4] [This is included within the Mitzvah of Seudas Purim.[5]] Other Poskim[6], however, […]
How to fulfill the Mitzvos of Purim if you are quarantined due to the Coronavirus
Listen here to audio How to fulfill the Mitzvos of Purim if you are quarantined due to the Coronavirus:[1] Due to the unfortunate epidemic of the coronavirus, millions of people across the world are under a medically mandated quarantine and isolation and the question is asked as to how a […]
How to fulfill the Mitzvos of Purim if you are quarantined due to the Coronavirus
Listen here to audio How to fulfill the Mitzvos of Purim if you are quarantined due to the Coronavirus:[1] Due to the unfortunate epidemic of the coronavirus, millions of people across the world are under a medically mandated quarantine and isolation and the question is asked as to how a […]
Should a father get an Aliyah for a child’s birthday?
Should a father get an Aliyah for a child’s birthday?[1] There is certainly no prohibition in having a father purchase an Aliyah the Shabbos prior to his child’s birthday or the birthday of his wife, and have it dedicated in their merit. However, we also do not find any record […]
Where is one to read Kerias Shema Sheal Hamitah, in bed, in his room, or can he do it anywhere in the home, including in Shul?
Where is one to read Kerias Shema Sheal Hamitah, in bed, in his room, or can he do it anywhere in the home, including in Shul? Ideally, Kerias Shema Sheal Hamitah is to be read near one’s bed, immediately prior to going to sleep.[1] Practically, however, if one will have […]
