Understanding the words of Birchas Hamazon & the preferred language it is be said in:[1] Birchas Hamazon may be recited in any language [that he understands, as will be explained].[2] However, if one does not know the meaning of the words that he is saying in Birchas Hamazon, such as […]
Understanding the words of Birchas Hamazon & the preferred language it is be said in
Understanding the words of Birchas Hamazon & the preferred language it is be said in:[1] Birchas Hamazon may be recited in any language [that he understands, as will be explained].[2] However, if one does not know the meaning of the words that he is saying in Birchas Hamazon, such as […]
Parshas Lech Lecha- Summary of the Parsha
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com Parshas Lech Lecha Pesukim: 126 [Siman: נמל”ו] Haftorah: Yeshayahu 40:27-41:16 Number of Mitzvos: There is a total of One Mitzvah in Parshas Lech Licha. There is One positive command and Zero negative commands. The following are […]
100 blessings on Yom Kippur
How does one accumulate 100 blessings on Yom Kippur?[1] Every Jew is obligated to recite one hundred blessings each day.[2] On Yom Kippur, due to the loss of several blessings from Shemoneh Esrei, and from lack of food and drink, one needs to accumulate these blessings from other sources. Aside […]
Davening or learning Torah in view of a woman’s hair
This article is a first draft summary of the Shulchan Aruch Harav and is pending further review of additional sources. Seeing the hair of a woman:[1] The hair of a woman is an Erva, and hence one may not learn Torah or Daven in view of the hair of a […]
How to say Hashem’s name when in reference to deities, such as in the words “Elokim Acheirim”:
How to say Hashem’s name when in reference to other gods, such as in the words “Elokim Acheirim”: From the letter of the law, it is permitted to recite the actual name “Elohim” when in reference to deities and not to Hashem, such as in the words “Elohim Acheirim.”[1] Furthermore, […]
Pregnant and nursing women Fasting on Yom Kippur
Pregnant and nursing women:[1] A pregnant or nursing woman must fast on Yom Kippur for the entire day [just like any other person]. [There is no allowance for them to eat or drink less than the Shiur, unless it is a case of danger, as will be explained. This applies […]
Men Davening and learning in presence of a woman
This article is a first draft summary of the Shulchan Aruch Harav and is pending further review of additional sources. Men learning or Davening in view of the body of a woman:[1] Face and arm, up until elbow:[2] The face and the arms, up until the elbow, of a woman […]
Having a Bracha Achrona count for only a specific food
Having a Bracha Achrona count for only a specific food: Example: One at a Kezayis of a piece of chicken or other food and drank a Revius of water and desires to recite a Borei Nefashos on the chicken, but to continue drinking the water. What is one to do? […]
Must a not married woman [Besula, Beula, divorcee, or widow] cover her hair?
Must a not married woman [Besula, Beula, divorcee, or widow] cover her hair? It is forbidden for a married woman, or single girl, to walk in public with uncovered hair.[1] The definition of the term single is as follows: Divorcee/widow:[2] The term single written above refers to a widow or […]
