10th of Teves:[1] The 10th of Teves is a public fast day. One is required to fast on this day due to the tragedies that occurred during this time.[2] [This fast is mentioned explicitly in scripture [Zecharia 8] as the “Tenth fast”. The Tenth fast refers to the fast of […]
10th of Teves-Summary and Checklist of Halachos
The 10th of Teves- Checklist General laws: One must be especially careful to avoid anger on a fast day The fast begins at Alos Hashachar, which is approximately two fluctuating hours prior to sunrise. Children are not to be given sweets and the like although one is not required to […]
Davening or Bentching when drunk
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com May one Daven Maariv or Bentch if he is drunk?[1] A. Blessings on foods:[2] All blessings over foods may be recited even if one is very drunk, to the point he cannot speak before a king.[3] B. Reciting Birchas […]
Birchas Hamazon after Purim Meal
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Birchas Hamazon after Purim Meal[1] In the grace after meals one adds Al Hanissim. If one forgot to add Al Hanissim:[2] If one forgot to say Al Hanissim and has already finished Bentching, he has nevertheless fulfilled his obligation and […]
Pores Mapa Umikadeish
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Pores Mapa Umikadeish: The Purim meal when it falls on Erev Shabbos:[1] Saying Birchas Hamazon before sunset: As explained in Halacha 2, when Purim falls on Friday one is to eat the Purim meal in the morning, or prior to […]
Injured or damaged due to festivities
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com One who is injured or whose property is damaged due to the festivities: [1] Some opinions[2] rule that if one caused damage to his friend as a result of the rejoicing of Purim he is exempt from paying for the […]
The Mitzvah to get drunk on Purim
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Lebesumei-Getting drunk on Purim:[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]] Other Poskim[6], […]
The Menu of the Purim meal
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com The Menu of the Purim Meal:[1] It is a Mitzvah to have delicacies and festive foods eaten during this meal. “Zaronim”/Grains and legumes:[2] Some opinions[3] say that on Purim one is to eat Zaronim, which includes grains and legumes, in […]
When is Purim meal to be eaten
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com When during the day is the Purim meal to be eaten? [1] Customarily, the Purim meal is eaten after an early Mincha.[2] One is to beware to eat the majority of the meal while it is still day.[3] [However there […]
General laws of the Purim Feast
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com General laws of the Purim feast: [1] It is a Mitzvah to eat a lavish and festive meal on Purim.[2] This Mitzvah is a Biblical command, as rejoicing on Purim is from the words of Scripture which has the same […]
