This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Reading the Megillah with a Minyan? [1] *Regarding hearing the reading in Shul versus arranging a Minyan in one’s house-see the next Halacha. A. Reading the Megillah in the presence of a Minyan: One must strive to hear the Megillah […]
When is the Megillah read
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com When is the Megillah to be read? [1] One is obligated to read [or hear] the Megillah both on the night of Purim and again the next day.[2] [Nevertheless the main reading is during the day.[3]] Q&A If one can […]
Who is allowed to read
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com The Baal Korei-Who is allowed to read the Megillah for others? [1] The Megillah may only be read by a person who is obligated to read it. Cheresh: Due to the above, a Cheresh [i.e. deaf person] cannot read the […]
Laws involved in hearing Megillah
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com The laws involved in hearing the reading: A valid reader: The reader of the Megillah must be a Halachicly valid reader, as explained in the next Halacha. Intention to fulfill the obligation:[1] Both the reader and the listener must intend […]
What is the obligation
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com What is the obligation – to read the Megillah or to hear it being read? [1] One can fulfill his obligation either through reading the Megillah, or through hearing the Megillah read by another person which is obligated to read […]
Who is obligated in the Megillah reading
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Who is obligated in the Megillah reading? [1] Every Jew is obligated in the Megillah reading. This obligation applies equally to converts[2], and emancipated[3] slaves. Women: This obligation applies equally to women.[4] [For this reason the men are required to […]
Shushan Purim
* 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 Shushan Purim: Increasing in festivities in un-walled cities:[1] One is obligated to slightly[2] increase in joy and […]
Aveilus on Purim
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Aveilus/Mourning on Purim [1] A. Are the mourning customs of Shiva applicable on Purim:[2] Some opinions[3] rule that Aveilus of Shiva applies on Chanukah and Purim just like a regular weekday. Others[4] rule that all public mourning customs do not apply […]
Fasts and eulogies
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Fasts and Eulogies: [1] It is forbidden to fast or deliver eulogies on the 14th or 15th of Adar. This applies in all places and to all Jews whether they are inhabitants of a city that is celebrating Purim on the […]
Pidyon Haben on Purim
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Pidyon Haben [1] It is certainly[2] permitted to perform a Pidyon Haben [and its subsequent feast] on Purim.[3] [One can fulfill his Purim Seuda obligation with this meal if it is taking place during the day of Purim.[4]] Q&A May a […]
