This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy Now May one learn Torah or recite blessings in face of the morning washing water? According to the Zohar, it is forbidden to learn Torah prior to washing hands in the morning upon awakening due to the impure spirit that resides […]
Eating and drinking prior to Megillah reading of night and day
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Eating and drinking prior to Megillah reading of night and day:[1] It is forbidden to eat prior to hearing the Megillah reading [both] at night [and by day[2]].[3] This applies even if it is difficult for one to continue fasting […]
Hearing Megillah through radio or microphone
May one hear the Megillah through speakers; microphone or a broadcast system, such as the telephone, radio, or live internet hookup? Initially, although there were some Poskim[1] who understood that one may fulfill a Mitzvah through hearing it on a radio, telephone, microphone or broadcast system[2], practically after further research […]
Hearing Megillah, Havdalah, and the like through a radio or microphone
May one hear the Megillah through speakers; microphone or a broadcast system, such as the telephone, radio, or live internet hookup? Initially, although there were some Poskim[1] who understood that one may fulfill a Mitzvah through hearing it on a radio, telephone, microphone or broadcast system[2], practically after further research […]
May a woman read the Megillah on Purim on behalf of herself or others?
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com May a woman read the Megillah on Purim on behalf of herself or others?[1] The subject of whether a woman is valid to read the Megillah is subject to the following debate: On the one hand she is obligated in […]
May a woman read the Megillah on Purim on behalf of herself or others?
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com May a woman read the Megillah on Purim on behalf of herself or others?[1] The subject of whether a woman is valid to read the Megillah is subject to the following debate: On the one hand she is obligated […]
May a woman write a Megillah?
May a woman write a Megillah?[1] Some Poskim[2] rule a woman is valid to write a Megillah, and one may thus even initially read and fulfill the Mitzvah from a Megillah written by a woman.[3] Other Poskim[4], however, rule a woman is invalid to write a Megillah, and thus one […]
May a woman write a Megillah?
May a woman write a Megillah?[1] Some Poskim[2] rule a woman is valid to write a Megillah, and one may thus even initially read and fulfill the Mitzvah from a Megillah written by a woman.[3] Other Poskim[4], however, rule a woman is invalid to write a Megillah, and thus one […]
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Chapter 13: How to calculate the days of Shiva-The start and end of Shiva
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy here or on Amazon.com Chapter 13: How to calculate the days of Shiva-The start and end of Shiva[1] 1. When does the Shiva begin?[2] The transition from the state of Onen to the state of Aveilus begins immediately after the body […]