Must one answer Amen to be Yotzei with another person’s blessing?[1] If one listened to the blessing but did not answer Amen he nevertheless fulfills his obligation. _________________________________________ [1] Admur 213:4; Michaber 213:2; Rambam Brachos 1:11; Brachos 45b Bookmark
Asher Yatzar-Concentration and meaning
Asher Yatzar-Concentration and meaning Lack of concentration possibly invalidates the blessing:[1] If one does not understand the words of a blessing or thinks of other matters while reciting it, according to some opinions it is considered as if he did not recite the blessing at all and is hence required […]
Parshas Chayeh Sarah- Summary of the Parsha
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com Parshas Chayeh Sarah Pesukim: 105 [Siman:יהוידע ] Haftorah: Melachim 1 1:1-31 Number of Mitzvos: There are no Positive or Negative commands mentioned in Parshas Chayeh Sarah. Rishon Sarah passes away: Sarah was 127 years old upon her […]
May a woman use powdered makeup [i.e. Shabbos makeup] on Shabbos?
* This article is an excerpt from the above Sefer Shop Now *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. WhatsApp Facebook Twitter Telegram Sign up for Daily Distribution Sponsor an Episode Donatehttps://vimeo.com/242014801 May a woman use powdered makeup [i.e. Shabbos makeup] on Shabbos? It is forbidden for a […]
If a Kohen is not found in Shul, may a Levi be called up in place of the Kohen?
If a Kohen is not found in Shul, may a Levi be called up in place of the Kohen?[1] If there is no Kohen present in Shul, it is permitted for a Levi to go up in his place [if there is no Yisrael of greater stature than the Levi[2]]. […]
May one forcibly take money or possessions from a person who owes him money?
Repossession-Collecting possessions of a debtor in order to collect a debt: Debt due to a loan:[1] A lender may not forcibly collect items from a debtor to repay a loan. It may only be done through a Beis Din, through a representative sent by them to collect the loan. If […]
Getting an Aliyah in the middle of Davening:
Getting an Aliyah in the middle of Davening: A. The law if one was already called up:[1] If a Kohen is in the midst of reading Kerias Shema [or Birchas Shema[2]], and was called up [by name[3]] to the Torah, some Poskim[4] rule he may not stop [to go up […]
The history and reasons behind washing hands for bread
The history of washing for bread:[1] The obligation of washing hands prior to eating food is not rooted in the Torah, and is thus not of Biblical status, but rather is Rabbinical. The Rabbinical institution to wash hands developed gradually from generation to generation. Until the time of King Shlomo, […]
The reason for the institution according to Kabala and Chassidus
The reason for the institution according to Kabala and Chassidus:[1] The purpose of washing hands prior to eating bread is to distance the unclean forces [Kelipos] from receiving nurture from the food one eats. All food comes from the Chesed of Hashem, and naturally allows everyone to receive from it, […]
Until what age may girls be present in the men’s side of the shul?
Until what age may girls be present in the men’s side of the shul? Some[1] write that one is to abstain girls from being present in the men’s section beginning from age three and onwards, even if they are dressed modestly. The Rebbe however writes that the prevalent custom [Maaseh […]
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