May one greet a gentile on the day of his holiday?[1] It is forbidden to enter the home of an idolater on the day of his Holiday and wish him Shalom/peace.[2] If one found the gentile outside of his home, he may greet him with a low voice and melancholy […]
Nittel Nacht
This article is an excerpt from To purchase this Sefer, click here Nittel Nacht A. What is Nittel? Nittel is a gentile Holiday celebrating the birth of Yoshke. On this day there is an extra abundance of impurity and a stronghold of Kelipa. For this reason, the Jews throughout the generations […]
May/Should one say a blessing of Besamim upon smelling a tea bag
May/Should one say a blessing of Besamim upon smelling a tea bag?[1] Plain teas [non-herbal; black tea, green tea, etc]:[2] One may not recite a blessing upon smelling generic teas which are manufactured from the Camellia sinensis plant.[3] [These include all the following teas: White tea, yellow tea, green tea, […]
May/Should one say a blessing of Besamim upon smelling a tea bag
May/Should one say a blessing of Besamim upon smelling a tea bag?[1] Plain teas [non-herbal; black tea, green tea, etc]:[2] One may not recite a blessing upon smelling generic teas which are manufactured from the Camellia sinensis plant.[3] [These include all the following teas: White tea, yellow tea, green tea, […]
Parshas Vayechi-The final message of Yaakov to his sons and the Jewish perspective on Christianity
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How to remove dirt [i.e. dust, hair lash, insect] from your food on Shabbos:
How to remove dirt [i.e. dust, hair lash, insect] from your food on Shabbos: Background: It is Biblically forbidden to separate waste from the food on Shabbos.[1] This prohibition is called Borer. This prohibition applies even if the waste is the minority of the food.[2] Any item which one does […]
How to remove dirt [i.e. dust, hair lash, insect] from your food on Shabbos:
How to remove dirt [i.e. dust, hair lash, insect] from your food on Shabbos: Background: It is Biblically forbidden to separate waste from the food on Shabbos.[1] This prohibition is called Borer. This prohibition applies even if the waste is the minority of the food.[2] Any item which one does […]
When is Mi Sheyakir?
When is the exact time of Mi-shayakir?[1] The exact time of Mi-Sheyakir is difficult to ascertain[2], and there are various opinions in its regard.[3] Practically, the widespread custom in Jerusalem/Eretz Yisrael is to consider Mi Sheyakir exactly 60 minutes before sunrise throughout all times of the year[4], although other customs […]
May one play the lottery [i.e. purchase a lottery ticket]?
See here for our full article on gambling! May one play the lottery [i.e. purchase a lottery ticket]? Background: The act of gambling is subject to debate and discussion in the Poskim[1] as to its level of prohibition. Practically, in conclusion we rule that it is forbidden to gamble even […]
May one play the lottery [i.e. purchase a lottery ticket]?
See here for our full article on gambling! May one play the lottery [i.e. purchase a lottery ticket]? Background: The act of gambling is subject to debate and discussion in the Poskim[1] as to its level of prohibition. Practically, in conclusion we rule that it is forbidden to gamble even […]
