May one polish his shoes?[1] Some Poskim[2] rule it is permitted to polish shoes during Chol Hamoed.[3] Other Poskim[4] rule it is forbidden to polish shoes during Chol Hamoed.[5] Some of these Poskim[6] however permit doing so through a gentile. Practically, many are accustomed to avoid doing so.[7] According to […]
May one clean a stain from his clothing?
May one clean a stain from his clothing?[1] Some Poskim[2] rule it is forbidden to clean individual stains from a clothing, even though one will not launder the entire clothing in the process.[3] Other Poskim[4] rule it is permitted to clean an individual stain and one may even use laundry […]
May one go fishing on Chol Hamoed?
May one go fishing on Chol Hamoed?[1] Commercial fishing and fishing for food purposes: It is permitted to go fishing during Chol Hamoed if one’s intent in doing so is to eat the fish during the Moed.[2] There is no limit as to how many fish one may catch, and […]
Does Charcoal require a Hashgacha for Pesach?
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Pesach Barbecue-Does Charcoal require a Hashgacha for Pesach? Charcoal briquettes: Charcoal briquettes [square shaped manufactured charcoal, typically used for barbecues] are compressed together using a starch binder, most notably corn or wheat starch.[1] Accordingly, it is proper for one to […]
By what time does the Afikoman have to be eaten by?
* This article is an excerpt from the above Sefer Shop Now *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. WhatsApp Facebook Twitter Telegram By what time does the Afikoman have to be eaten by?[1] One must beware to eat the Afikoman prior to midnight.[2] [Although if he did […]
By what time must one eat the Matzah during the Seder?
By when must one eat the Matzah [of Motzi Matzah] on the night of the Seder?[1] One is required to fulfill the Mitzvah of eating Matzah prior to midnight.[2] [If one eats the Matzah only after midnight, some Poskim[3] rule he does not fulfill his obligation and has thus lost […]
Bedikas Chametz towards Chametz vessels
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Does one need to perform Bedikas Chametz towards Chametz vessels? Some Poskim[1] rule that all Chametz vessels require a Bedika. Practically, the custom is not to perform a Bedika on vessels and to suffice with washing the utensils.[2] One is […]
Foot ailments
Foot ailments:[1] Ailments relating to the feet spiritually relates to the Mitzvah of charity, and faith. One who suffers from feet ailments should increase in his giving of charity, especially to Torah institutions, and is to strengthen his faith in G-d. One is likewise to exert himself in physical charity, […]
May the same microwave be used for meat and milk?
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here May the same microwave be used for meat and milk?[1] Some Rabbanim[2] say that one may use the same microwave for both meat and dairy, one after the other, so long as it is cleaned in-between. The majority of Poskim[3], however, […]
Kashering a Microwave
Kashering a Microwave:[1] Does it need to be Kashered? Some Rabbanim[2] say that a microwave does not need to be Kashered at all prior to use for meat/milk/Pesach, and simply needs to be wiped clean.[3] Accordingly, it may be used intermittently for meat and then dairy and Pesach, after cleaning […]
