Are buttons of clothing Muktzah on Shabbos? New buttons: New buttons are Muktzah on Shabbos.[1] However, it is disputed as to which level of Muktzah they contain. Some Poskim[2] rule that they are MM”I [Muktzah Machmas Issur, or Keli Shemilachto Lissur] and thus may be moved to use their space […]
Are buttons of clothing Muktzah on Shabbos?
Are buttons of clothing Muktzah on Shabbos? New buttons: New buttons are Muktzah on Shabbos.[1] However, it is disputed as to which level of Muktzah they contain. Some Poskim[2] rule that they are MM”I [Muktzah Machmas Issur, or Keli Shemilachto Lissur] and thus may be moved to use their […]
The Laws of Rosh Chodesh-Summary
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Shabbos Mevarchim Hachodesh: Blessing the new month: It is a vintage custom of previous generations that on the Shabbos prior to Rosh Chodesh we bless the new month that it should be a month filled with good tidings for […]
The laws and custom of Rosh Chodesh-Reminders and checklist
* 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 Buy me here or on Amazon.com Rosh Chodesh Checklist & Reminders General Laws: Work/Sewing/Laundry: Women refrain from work on Rosh […]
The Biblical command
The Biblical command: The first[1] Mitzvah the Jewish people[2] were commanded in the Torah is to sanctify the new moon, as the verse[3] states “This month is to you the head of the months.”[4] This Biblical positive command obligated the Beis Din Hagadol to calculate as to when the new […]
Rosh Chodesh in Midrash and Chassidus
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com The holiday of Rosh Chodesh in scripture: The commemoration of Rosh Chodesh as a joyful day is brought in scripture in the verse[1] “Ubeyom Simchaschem Ubemoadeichem Ubiroshei Chodsheichem”. This verse lists the day of Rosh Chodesh together with Shabbos […]
Making a Hefsek during Hallel
This article is an excerpt from our Rosh Chodesh Sefer Buy here or on Amazon.com Hefsek-Making an interval to talk, answer Amen, Kedusha, and the like:[1] Talking: It is forbidden to make an interval and talk during Hallel just as we rule regarding any other part of Davening. This applies whether […]
Shemini-Insights, Midrashim & Mefarshim
The order of the eighth day of inauguration:[1] And it was on the eighth day [of the inauguration[2]], that Moshe called Ahron and his sons, as well as the elders of Israel and instructed them the offerings and order of the eighth day of inauguration. Q&A When was the […]
Parshas Shemini-Summary of the Parsha
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com Parshas Shemini Pesukim: 91 [Siman:עבדיה ] Haftorah: Shmuel 2 6/1-19[1] Number of Mitzvos: There are a total of seventeen Mitzvos in Parshas Shemini; Six positive commands and Eleven negative commands. The following are the commands in the […]
Isru Chag & Eating before return sale of Chametz
1. Isru Chag:[1] The name:[2] The day after each of the three Holidays is called Isru Chag.[3] The name Isru Chag derives from the verse “Isru Chag Baavosim Ad Karnei Hamizbeiach”. This means to say that this day is to be attached [i.e. Isru] to the Holiday itself, and by […]
