This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy Now Who is a Jew-Determining Jewish identity in cases of question and doubt: According to Jewish law, a person is only determined to be a Jew [i.e. to contain a G-dly soul, be obligated in the Torah and Mitzvos, and be […]
Gentiles learning Torah-May one teach Torah to a gentile
May one teach Torah to gentiles?[1] It is [Biblically[2]] forbidden for a gentile to learn Torah, and a gentile who does so is liable for death [in the hands of heaven[3]].[4] It is likewise forbidden to teach a gentile Torah.[5] One who does so, transgresses a positive command[6], and possibly […]
Should one stand during Chazaras Hashatz?
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy here Standing for Chazaras Hashatz:[1] Some Poskim[2] rule the entire congregation is to stand throughout Chazaras Hashatz.[3] [Many Poskim[4] conclude that one is to follow this opinion. Some Poskim[5], however, rule that one need not heed by this opinion and may […]
Sweeping on Shabbos
1. Sweeping on Shabbos:[1] A. Using brooms made of hard strands: Breakable strands:[2] It is forbidden to sweep on Shabbos using a broom made of twigs [or other hard strands] which easily break upon being used.[3] This applies to all types of floors, even tiled floors.[4] [Thus one may not […]
What is to be done if a Sefer Torah fell to the floor Chas Veshalom?
The law if the Sefer Torah fell Chas Veshalom:[1] In the event that a Sefer Torah ch”v fell on the floor, the custom of the world is to fast. This applies even if it fell with its covering. [This applies even by a Pasul Sefer Torah.[2] This applies even if […]
Forgiving a loan
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy Now May one forgive a loan without telling the borrower? A. Introduction: If one loaned someone money and has yet to be paid back, often the lender who sympathizes with the borrower’s predicament, desires to simply forgive him the loan. The […]
Yichud when husband is in the city
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy Now Yichud laws for wife when husband is out of the house but in town Your husband is at work and you would like to call the handyman to fix your ever-breaking cabinets. A male cousin or an uncle of yours […]
May one place an open Sefer upside down on its face, such as for a place holder
May one place an open Sefer upside down on its face, such as for a place holder?[1] It is forbidden to turn a Sefer[2] over onto its front [open] part. If one found a Sefer in such a position, he is to turn it over. [Unfortunately, many people are not […]
May one place an open Sefer upside down on its face, such as for a place holder
May one place an open Sefer upside down on its face, such as for a place holder?[1] It is forbidden to turn a Sefer[2] over onto its front [open] part. If one found a Sefer in such a position, he is to turn it over. [Unfortunately, many people are not […]
Verifying the Kashrus of the squareness of the sewing of your Batim
* This article is an excerpt from the above Sefer Shop Now *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. WhatsApp Facebook Twitter Telegram Sponsor an Article https://vimeo.com/358573163 Verifying the Kashrus of the squareness of the sewing of your Batim:[1] Background of the law of squareness:[2] It is a […]
