Blessing on onion rings [i.e. rings of onion coated with breadcrumbs]:[1] Onion rings are typically made through coating a ring of an onion in a flour-based dip, and then deep frying it. In addition to the flour-based dip, some also coat the ring with dry bread crumbs, hence adding a […]
Drinking Ad Delo Yada-The obligation and meaning
Lebesumei-Drinking alcohol:[1] Men are obligated[2] to get drunk [on wine[3]] on Purim to the point they cannot differ between “blessed is Mordechai and cursed is Haman”.[4] [This is included within the Mitzvah of Seudas Purim.[5]] Others[6] however rule there is no need to drink alcohol to this point, and […]
The Mishloach Manos Menu
Mishloach Manos-What is one to send-Must one send two different blessings?[1] One needs to send at least two[2] gifts of meat or other foods to one person. [Today the custom is to send sweets as Mishloach Manos.[3] There is no requirement that the gifts be of two different blessings. […]
Using Maaser money for the sake of a Mitzva
May one use Maaser money for the sake of a Mitzva? Some Poskim[1] rule it is forbidden to use Maaser money for the sake of a Mitzvah, and rather it must be given as charity to paupers.[2] Other Poskim[3] however rule that under certain conditions it is permitted to use […]
Swallowing a food after the blessing prior to talking or switching rooms
Swallowing the food after the blessing prior to talking or switching rooms:[1] It is forbidden to make an interval between a blessing and the eating, even while one is still chewing, until he swallows the food.[2] This applies even regarding speaking of matters that pertain to the meal. One likewise […]
Saying a blessing when swallowing a food without chewing
Saying a blessing when swallowing a food without chewing: One who swallows a food without chewing it is nevertheless required to say a blessing beforehand if his [cheek or] throat will feel the taste of the food and benefit from it.[1] If however, no taste will be felt, then a […]
Asher Yatzar in middle of Davening
Asher Yatzar in middle of Davening: Pesukei Dezimra: When one goes to the bathroom [to urinate[1]] in middle of Davening, some Poskim[2] rule he may say Asher Yatzar in middle Pesukei Dezimra [even if one is in middle of a paragraph[3]].[4] Nonetheless, it is best to delay the Asher Yatzar […]
May one fix broken glasses on Shabbos and are they considered Muktzah?
May one fix broken glasses and are they considered Muktzah? Lens came out: It is forbidden to reinsert the lens into the frame even loosely.[1] However, the lens itself is not considered Muktzah[2] unless it shattered or the glasses have broken to the point they are no longer useable.[3] The […]
14. Moving a non-Basis item that has a Muktzah item on it
This article is an excerpt from To purchase this Sefer, click here 14. Moving a non-Basis item that has a Muktzah item on it: Introduction: In all cases that a base for a Muktzah object does not have the status of a Basis, and is thus not Muktzah, it may nevertheless […]
How much is one to give towards Matanas Laevyonim?
How much must one give for Matanos Laevyonim? Some Poskim[1] rule that the minimum amount for Matanos Laevyonim is a Peruta. Thus, if one gives the equivalent of a peruta worth to each pauper he has fulfilled his obligation. [This is a very minimal amount, being worth today, Adar […]
