This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Chapter 6: Who receives an Aliyah Introduction: The general law is that every male Jew above the age of Mitzvos is valid for receiving an Aliyah, with the first two Aliyos always being reserved for the Kohen and Levi. […]
The alternatives for men if a Mikveh is not available-Part 1-Using a swimming pool
The alternatives for men if a Mikveh is not available:[1] A. Introduction: The immersion in a Kosher Mikveh accomplishes two matters. It purifies a person from the Keri impurity and it adds extra purity to the soul, cleansing it in a form of Teshuvah [i.e. Tosefes Taharah].[2] According to many […]
Chapter 5: The Aliyos-General Laws
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Chapter 5: The Aliyos-General Laws 1. The number of Aliyos called up per reading:[1] The Sages established a specific number of Aliyos that are to be called up per reading, for each of the various Torah reading days. The general […]
The alternatives for men if a Mikveh is not available-Swimming and Showering
2. The alternatives for men if a Mikveh is not available:[1] A. Introduction: The immersion in a Kosher Mikveh accomplishes two matters. It purifies a person from the Keri impurity and it adds extra purity to the soul, cleansing it in a form of Teshuvah [i.e. Tosefes Taharah].[2] According to […]
Is one Yotzei with the blessing of another if he said Baruch Hu Uvarcuh Shemo after hearing Hashem’s name said in the blessing?
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Answering Baruch Hu Uvaruch Shemo to a blessing that one is being Yotzei:[1] In all situations that one hears a blessing and has in mind to fulfill his obligation through hearing it, such as by Kiddush or Havdala, and […]
May one spray/apply oil or hair spray on their hair on Shabbos?
May one spray[1]/apply oil or hair spray on their hair on Shabbos?[2] Introduction: Different forms of hairspray are used on the hair for various purposes. Some are used to give the hairy shiny look, others are used to harden a hairdo, others are used to give a good smell to […]
May one spray/apply oil or hair spray on their hair on Shabbos?
May one spray[1]/apply oil or hair spray on their hair on Shabbos?[2] Introduction: Different forms of hairspray are used on the hair for various purposes. Some are used to give the hairy shiny look, others are used to harden a hairdo, others are used to give a good smell to […]
Did I say Yaleh Veyavo? The law if one is In doubt if he said Ya’aleh Veyavo by Shacharis or Mincha
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com In doubt if said Ya’aleh Veyavo by Shacharis or Mincha: If one is in doubt as to whether he recited Ya’aleh Veyavo in Shacharis or Mincha, then some Poskim[1] rule he fulfills his obligation and is not required to […]
Did I say Yaleh Veyavo? The law if one is In doubt if he said Ya’aleh Veyavo by Shacharis or Mincha
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com In doubt if said Ya’aleh Veyavo by Shacharis or Mincha: If one is in doubt as to whether he recited Ya’aleh Veyavo in Shacharis or Mincha, then some Poskim[1] rule he fulfills his obligation and is not required to […]
Chapter 4: The Baal Korei
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Chapter 4: The Baal Korei Having a set Baal Korei-May an Olah read his own Aliyah? In the times of the Mishneh and Talmud, the custom was for the person who received the Aliyah to also serve as Baal […]
