Using or taking someone’s item without permission:[1] It is forbidden for one to use or take an item that belongs to one’s friend without his permission.[2] This applies even if one only plans to use it on a mere occasion and then return it.[3] It is thus forbidden for one […]
Using someone’s Sefarim without permission
Using someone’s Sefarim without permission:[1] It is forbidden for one to learn from Sefarim that belong to one’s friend without his permission.[2] This applies even if one only plans to learn from it on a mere occasion.[3] This applies even if one is certain that no damage will occur to […]
May one make or undo a hair braid [“Tzama” in Hebrew] on Shabbos
May one make or undo a hair braid [“Tzama” in Hebrew] on Shabbos?[1] It is [Rabbinically[2]] forbidden for a woman to braid her hair [or another women’s hair or child’s hair] on Shabbos.[3] It is likewise forbidden for her to undo a braid on Shabbos [even if it was made […]
Is one to specifically recite blessings out loud in order so others can answer Amen
Is one to specifically recite blessings out loud in order so others can answer Amen? Some Poskim[1] rule one is to specifically recite blessings aloud in order to have others answer Amen after the blessing. One is to try to have at least two people answer Amen after the blessing.[2] […]
Called up Levi/Yisrael in place of Kohen and a Kohen then entered
Called up Levi/Yisrael in place of Kohen and a Kohen then entered:[1] If there was no Kohen in Shul and a Levi or Yisrael was called up in his place, and then a Kohen entered, whether or not the Levi/Yisrael is to step down is dependent on whether the blessing […]
When moving to a house that has a Mezuzah, is one to make a new blessing
When moving to a house that has a Mezuzah, is one to make a new blessing? Some Poskim[1] rule that he is to recite a blessing over the Mezuzah.[2] He is to recite the blessing of “Ladur Babayis Zeh Sheyeish Bo Mezuzah.”[3] Other Poskim[4] rule a blessing is not to […]
Borrowing a Shul’s Sefer
Borrowing a Shul’s Sefer:[1] An old edict that was founded in ancient congregations is that one may not remove a Tallis or Sefer from the Shul without asking permission from the owners. [This applies even if one can assume that the owner is not particular, nevertheless one must ask […]
Charging more money for delayed payment and less for immediate payment
Sales: Charging more money for delayed payment and less for immediate payment:[1] When doing a sale, it is Rabbinically forbidden for the Jewish seller to offer a Jewish buyer a payment option in which immediate payment is less than the amount of a delayed payment.[2] This applies even if the […]
The meaning of Amen
The meaning of Amen:[1] The word Amen is an acronym for the words Keil Melech Neman, [which means that Hashem is a trustworthy king and will fulfill the blessing]. Amen is an expression of belief coming from the word Hamanas Devarim [i.e. Emuna].[2] The intent of the Amen:[3] The intent […]
May a Kohen enter into a room that contains the cremated remains of a loved one
* 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 Donate May a Kohen enter into a room that contains the cremated remains of a loved one? […]
