If one’s wife or/and daughters will not be coming home until after nightfall, is one to delay the lighting until they arrive? It is proper even in today’s times [that the custom is to light indoors], to initially light the candles at its proper time [i.e. immediately after sunset/nightfall, each […]
Sufganiyot in Halacha: Why we eat; Blessing; Washing hands; Kashrus; Heating on Shabbos
Sufganiyot in Halacha: *Typically, Sufganiyot are deep fried in oil, similar to French fries, hence lending it its name, which means a sponge like dough that has absorbed oil. A typical bakery purchased Sufganiya can be assumed to be deep fried unless stated otherwise. The laws below refer specifically to […]
Sufganiyot in Halacha: Why we eat; Blessing; Washing hands; Kashrus; Heating on Shabbos
Sufganiyot in Halacha: *Typically, Sufganiyot are deep fried in oil, similar to French fries, hence lending it its name, which means a sponge like dough that has absorbed oil. A typical bakery purchased Sufganiya can be assumed to be deep fried unless stated otherwise. The laws below refer specifically […]
Are children who are below the age of Bar/Bas Mitzvah to light their own Chanukah candles?
Are children who are below the age of Bar/Bas Mitzvah to light their own Chanukah candles? *The Halacha below only applies to those of Ashkenazi Jewry. Sephardim are not accustomed to have any additional family member light the candles, other than the father or leader of the home. […]
Are children who are below the age of Bar/Bas Mitzvah to light their own Chanukah candles?
Are children who are below the age of Bar/Bas Mitzvah to light their own Chanukah candles? *The Halacha below only applies to those of Ashkenazi Jewry. Sephardim are not accustomed to have any additional family member light the candles, other than the father or leader of the home. […]
When may one extinguish the Chanukah candles?
This article is an excerpt from To purchase this Sefer, click here When may one extinguish the Chanukah candles? Leaving home shortly after candle lighting? Afraid that the unsupervised candles can lead G-d forbid to a fire? Many ask due to these reasons if they may extinguish the Chanukah candles […]
Must one immerse disposable vessels if he wishes to reuse them
Must one immerse disposable vessels? Plans to discard after initial use: All disposable vessels that one plans to discard after its initial use do not need to be immersed in a Mikveh prior to that initial use, and so is the widespread custom.[1] This applies even if the vessel is […]
The Nusach of Meiyn Shalosh by products of Eretz Yisrael: Gafnah, Peiroseha, Michyasa
Al Peiroseha/Gafnah/Michyasa-The Nussach of Meiyn Shalosh when eating seven species fruits/Mezonos/wine from Eretz Yisrael or within Eretz Yisrael:[1] In the Diaspora, one who eats fruits of the seven Minim [i.e. dates, figs, pomegranates, olives, grapes] concludes the blessing with the words “Al Ha’aretz Veal Hapeiros.” However, in Eretz Yisrael, one […]
Is Aneinu to be recited in Shemoneh Esrei of a private fast day?
Is Aneinu to be recited in Shemoneh Esrei of a private fast day?[1] Accepted the day before: If one accepted the fast by the Mincha prior to the day of the fast, then one is to recite Aneinu in the Mincha prayer. Did not accept the day before: If […]
The Chevra Kadisha fast and prayers for the 15th of Kisleiv
The Chevra Kadisha fast:[1] It is customary for the members of the Chevra Kadisha in each city to choose a day throughout the year to fast and discuss matters relating to burial. The custom of many cities is to fast on the 15th of Kisleiv, and so is the Chabad […]
