Entering pots into a Sukkah:[1] [It is permitted to enter pots and pans of food into a Sukkah.[2]] Nonetheless, once the meal has been completed, one is to remove the pots, pans, and plates from the Sukkah, being that after their use they are considered repulsive [and it is belittling […]
May women and children help build a Sukkah
May women or children help build the Sukkah?[1] The building of a Sukkah is a fun activity, and great Mitzvah that many enjoy doing each year. Nonetheless, just as there are various laws associated with the validity of a Sukkah, so too regarding its construction. Only men are obligated in […]
Women and children helping build the Sukkah
May women or children even initially help to build the Sukkah?[1] The building of a Sukkah is a fun activity, and great Mitzvah that many enjoy doing each year. Nonetheless, just as there are various laws associated with the validity of a Sukkah, so too regarding its construction. Only men […]
A split Tiyomes-The law if the top middle leaf of a Lulav is split
The law of a split Tiyomes/Center leaf of the Lulav:[1] What is the Tiyomes? In Halacha, special attention is given to the Tiyomus of the Lulav, and the criteria it must fulfill for the Lulav to be Kosher.[2] The term Tiyomes comes from the word “twins”, and refers to the […]
A split Tiyomes-The law if the top middle leaf of a Lulav is split
The law of a split Tiyomes/Center leaf of the Lulav:[1] What is the Tiyomes? In Halacha, special attention is given to the Tiyomus of the Lulav, and the criteria it must fulfill for the Lulav to be Kosher.[2] The term Tiyomes comes from the word “twins”, and refers to the […]
Taking medicine on Yom Kippur
May one take medicine on Yom Kippur?[1] One who is currently sick: If one is bedridden, or feels ill/weak in his entire body, then he may swallow a tasteless or bitter pill [without water, as will be explained].[2] If the pill has a non-bitter taste, then he is to wrap […]
Taking medicine on Yom Kippur
May one take medicine on Yom Kippur?[1] One who is currently sick: If one is bedridden, or feels ill/weak in his entire body, then he may swallow a tasteless or bitter pill [without water, as will be explained].[2] If the pill has a non-bitter taste, then he is to wrap […]
Washing hands after using the bathroom on Yom Kippur:
Washing hands after using the bathroom on Yom Kippur:[1] During non-prayer times:[2] If one urinated and used his hands to wipe away the drops of urine from his feet, or if he defecated and used his hands to clean the excrement, then he may wash his hands up until his […]
Washing hands after using the bathroom on Yom Kippur:
Washing hands after using the bathroom on Yom Kippur:[1] During non-prayer times:[2] If one urinated and used his hands to wipe away the drops of urine from his feet, or if he defecated and used his hands to clean the excrement, then he may wash his hands up until his […]
The Yom Tov of Erev Yom Kippur
The Yom Tov of Erev Yom Kippur:[1] From the letter of the law Erev Yom Kippur is not considered a Yom Tov at all.[2] Nevertheless, it is customary to treat it like a Yom Tov.[3] [It is for this reason that Erev Yom Kippur contains various laws similar to a […]
