Not to be dressed sloppy:[1] One is to dress and look decent in order so he does not appear degrading in the eyes of others. This especially applies to a Torah scholar, or individuals who represents Torah in the eyes of others.[2] [The Rebbe once instructed his Shluchim to Eretz […]
Chapter 3: Aninus-The laws of an Onen
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Chapter 3: Aninus-The laws of an Onen Introduction: After the passing of a relative for whom one must mourn, one enters into a state of Aninus, and is called an Onen. The word Onen comes from the word pain[1] and is […]
Lifting the eyes during Kedusha
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy here Lifting the eyes during Kedusha:[1] It is customary to lift one’s eyes upwards [towards heaven] upon saying the words Kadosh Kadosh Kadosh[2] [during Kedusha of Chazaras Hashatz].[3] It is proper for the eyes to be closed while they are raised.[4] […]
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May a child eat or drink before Kiddush?
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com May a child eat or drink before Kiddush?[1] If a child wants[2] or needs[3] to eat or drink, he may do so even before Kiddush. This applies both to the Kiddush of night and day.[4] It is forbidden to oppress […]
Until what day of the month may Kiddush Levana be said-Part 2-Bedieved-How to calculate
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Until what day of the month may Kiddush Levana be said-Part 2-Bedieved & How to calculate Initially one is to be very careful to recite Kiddush Levana prior to 14 days 18 hours and 396.5 chalakim past the Molad.[1] However, […]
Sof Zman Kiddush Levana-Until what day of the month may Kiddush Levana be recited-Part 1-Lechatchila
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Until what day of the month may Kiddush Levana be said?[1] Kiddush Levana may only be recited within the first half of the month. A lunar month consists of 29 days, 12 hours and 793 Chalakim.[2] Thus, it may only […]
Talking during Kerias Hatorah
Talking during Kerias Hatorah:[1] Once the reader has begun to read the Torah it is forbidden for the congregants to speak.[2] [Furthermore, some Poskim[3] rule that even prior to the start of the reading, once the Sefer Torah is opened, it is forbidden to speak.] Words of Torah:[4] It is […]
May one whistle [or make other musical sounds] with one’s mouth on Shabbos?
May one whistle [or make other musical sounds] with one’s mouth on Shabbos?[1] It is Rabbinically forbidden to play musical instruments, or make music using the movements of one’s body[2], on Shabbos.[3] Nevertheless, the Sages limited this prohibition only to the doing of an action [with a bodily limb, such […]
May one whistle [or make other musical sounds] with one’s mouth on Shabbos?
May one whistle [or make other musical sounds] with one’s mouth on Shabbos?[1] It is Rabbinically forbidden to play musical instruments, or make music using the movements of one’s body[2], on Shabbos.[3] Nevertheless, the Sages limited this prohibition only to the doing of an action [with a bodily limb, such […]
