Moving houses:[1] One should refrain from moving houses until the 15th of Av if it is possible for one to do so.[2] [1] Igros Kodesh 9/228 [brought in Shulchan Menachem 3 p. 48; Sha’arei Halacha Uminhag 2/225]; Not found in other Poskim. [2] The reason: Seemingly the reason for this […]
Proving G-d
Intellectually Proving G-D- Mamar Veyadata Hayom For the full written review of the Mamar click here
Food left under ones bed part 3
Leaving food under bed Part 3 Q&A on bed that one did not sleep on May one place food under a bed that one is not sleeping on and is the food forbidden if one did so? Some Poskim[1] rule that one may place food or drink under the bed […]
Food left under ones bed part 2
Food that is under the bed-Part 2: A number of limitations to this ruling have been suggested in Poskim: Some Poskim[1] suggest that the prohibition only applies if the food is placed directly on an earth floor, while if it is on top of tiles or a wood floor, it […]
Food left under ones bed part 1
Food that is under the bed:[1] One may not place cooked foods [or other foods[2], even raw[3]] and liquids under a bed.[4] If the food or liquid is covered:[5] One may not place foods or liquids under a bed even if the food/liquid covered with a metal vessel. Bedieved: In […]
Kadima Bebrachos 2
The laws of precedence מזונות Wheat or spelt mixed with another bracha: If its made of wheat or spelt it has precedence over any other brocha even if the other food is more desirable, other than hamotzi. (סידור הל‘ י‘) Barley, oats or rye mixed with another bracha: Mezonos of […]
Challah: Name & Shape
The name Challah: Bread in Hebrew is called Lechem while the separated dough is called Challah. It is customary to call the Shabbos bread Challah in order to serve as a reminder to women to separate Challah from the dough.[1] In previous times it was common in many communities […]
Hafrashas Challah 3
Separating Challah: How much dough is one to separate:[1] One is to separate one Kezayis [approximately 28 grams[2]] of dough. If one separated less than this amount it is nevertheless valid. Saying the blessing? One is to designate an area from the dough that the Challah will be separated from. […]
Hafrashas Challah 2
The amount of dough needed to separate with a blessing: One may only separate Challah with a blessing if he has 1,666.6 grams of flour.[1] If one has less than this amount but more than 1,250 grams[2] he is to separate Challah without a blessing. [1] Shiureiy Torah Chapter […]
Hafrashas Challah 1
Separating Challah:[1] The greatness of the Mitzvah:[2] The Mitzvah of separating Challah is very great. It corresponds in Gematria to all 613 Mitzvos.[3] In merit of this Mitzvah blessing is found in one’s home and livelihood[4] and women are protected during childbirth.[5] In merit of this Mitzvah we were granted […]
