This article is a first draft summary of the Shulchan Aruch Harav and is pending further review of additional sources. Having separation between one’s heart and Erva during learning and Davening:[1] The Sages added that not only is it forbidden for one’s eyes to see the Erva during prayer or […]
Using Maaser money to pay tuition of Torah education
Using Maaser money to pay tuition for school/Yeshiva/seminary or another Torah education:[1] The letter of the law:[2] If one cannot afford[3] to pay the tuition for Torah education from non-Maaser or non-Chomesh funds, it is permitted for him to use his Maaser or Chomesh money [which he separated], for the […]
Paying owed bus fares in Israel
Paying owed bus fares: It is forbidden to enter a person’s property without their permission.[1] This applies whether the property is owned by a Jew or a gentile.[2] It goes without saying that one may not make use of facilities within another’s property without their permission.[3] [Accordingly, it is forbidden […]
The after blessing of Meiyn Shalosh if ate fruits of seven Minim, and Mezonos, and drank wine, and only mentioned one of them
What is the law if one mentioned one of the foods only in the beginning or only in the end of Meiyn Shalosh?[1] Example: One ate Mezonos and drank wine and said Al Hamichya, without saying Veal Hagefen, and in the conclusion, he remembered and said Al Hamichya Veal Hagefen? […]
The after blessing of Meiyn Shalosh if ate fruits of seven Minim, and Mezonos, and drank wine
The after blessing-Ate fruits of seven Minim, and Mezonos, and drank wine:[1] One who ate [a Kezayis of] fruits from the seven Minim and ate [a Kezayis of] Mezonos [within Kdei Achilas Peras] and drank [a Revius of] wine is to include all three after blessings in a single blessing […]
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 […]
Minyan Versus Zman Tefila-Is it more important to Daven with a Minyan or to Daven within Zman Tefila?
Minyan Versus Zman Tefila-Is it more important to Daven with a Minyan or to Daven within Zman Tefila?[1] Davening within the time period that the Sages established is more important than Davening with a Minyan. Thus, if one is Davening with a Minyan who will not reach Shemoneh Esrei before […]
Davening Mincha after sunset
Davening Mincha past sunset:[1] The prayer of Mincha may be recited until evening.[2] It is disputed amongst Poskim as to the definition of “evening.” Some Poskim[3] rule it is permitted [even initially[4]] to Daven Mincha past sunset, up until Tzeis Hakochavim.[5] Other Poskim[6] rule one may not Daven Mincha past […]
May one pay for an Aliyah using Maaser money?
May one pay for an Aliyah, or other Kibud, using Maaser money:[1] It is permitted to use Maaser money to pay for a Kibbud [i.e. Aliya, Pesicha, Hagba, etc] that was purchased in Shul, if one had intent to do so upon purchasing it.[2] If, however one did not have […]
May a Gentile and one in process of conversion keep Shabbos
May a gentile keep Shabbos?[1] It is forbidden for a gentile to keep Shabbos. It is forbidden for him to keep Shabbos even on a weekday. A gentile who keeps Shabbos is liable. May a gentile who is in the process of conversion keep Shabbos? A gentile who is in […]
