May one open or close a folding table or folding chair on Shabbos? It is forbidden on Shabbos to create a roofing or hovering due to the Ohel prohibition.[1] Nevertheless, the extremity of this prohibition is only in a case that the intent of the hovering is to protect a […]
If a neighbor’s tree is encroaching onto one’s property
If a neighbor’s tree is encroaching onto one’s property:[1] Cutting the branches: One whose neighbor’s tree is encroaching into one’s property, then if it is getting in the way of one’s use of the property[2], then he may cut down the area of the tree that extends into his property […]
If a neighbor’s tree is encroaching onto one’s property
If a neighbor’s tree is encroaching onto one’s property:[1] Cutting the branches: One whose neighbor’s tree is encroaching into one’s property, then if it is getting in the way of one’s use of the property[2], then he may cut down the area of the tree that extends into his property […]
Yichud between a brother and sister & Practical advice for parents
Yichud between a brother and sister:[1] Some Poskim[2] rule it is permitted for a brother and sister to remain alone together in the same room on a temporary basis.[3] [This applies even to a maternal or paternal sister.[4]] Other Poskim[5] rule it is forbidden for a brother and sister to […]
Yichud between a brother and sister
Yichud between a brother and sister:[1] Some Poskim[2] rule it is permitted for a brother and sister to remain alone together in the same room on a temporary basis.[3] [This applies even to a maternal or paternal sister.[4]] Other Poskim[5] rule it is forbidden for a brother and sister to […]
The required daily learning of Tanach
The required daily learning of Tanach:[1] Although children are first taught Tanach and only then proceed to study Mishneh and Talmud[2], an adult who has yet to learn and know the content of Tanach, is not to schedule his learning time to first learn the entire Tanach and only then […]
Chazaras Hashatz if only five people Davened together
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com May Chazaras Hashatz be recited if only five people Davened together?[1] In the event that Shemoneh Esrei was Davened with less than six people, it is nevertheless permitted for the Chazan to recite the repetition for the sake of the […]
Parshas Naso-Summary of the Parsha
*The article below is an excerpt from the above Sefer *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Donate Buy in Paperback or Kindle Buy on Apple Books Sign up for Daily Distribution Sponsor an Episode Parshas Naso Pesukim: 176 [Siman: עמינדב] Haftorah: Shoftim 13:2-25 The Mitzvos: There are […]
Filtering coffee on Shabbos
Filtering the coffee liquid from the ground powder: The general rule: The Borer prohibition of filtering liquids only applies towards liquids that contain solids which people are not accustomed to eating. However, if the solid material that is found in the liquid is consumable by majority[1] of people together with […]
Filtering coffee on Shabbos
Filtering the coffee liquid from the ground powder: The general rule: The Borer prohibition of filtering liquids only applies towards liquids that contain solids which people are not accustomed to eating. However, if the solid material that is found in the liquid is consumable by majority[1] of people together with […]
