This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Eulogy/Hesped:[1] The law: It is a great Mitzvah to properly eulogize the deceased.[2] Whoever cries upon the death of a Kosher Jew, Hashem counts the tears and places them in his supernal treasure chest. Whoever is lax in eulogizing a Kosher Jew […]
Are children obligated to recite the Shema?
Are children obligated to recite the Shema?[1] Below age of Chinuch:[2] A child who is below the age of Chinuch is exempt from reciting Keiras Shema [by night and day].[3] Above age of Chinuch: A son who has reached the age of Chinuch is obligated in Shema [of both morning […]
Blessing children on Friday night:
Blessing children on Friday night: It is an old age custom for parents and Rabbis to bless their children and students with Birchas Kohanim on Friday night.[1] Doing so does not transgress the prohibition[2] against a non-Kohen reciting Birchas Kohanim[3], although it is forbidden for the person to raise his […]
Non-Kohanim reciting Birchas Kohanim and performing Nesias Kapayim:
Non-Kohanim reciting Birchas Kohanim and performing Nesias Kapayim:[1] It is forbidden for a non-Kohen to perform Nesias Kapayim. A non-Kohen who performs Neisas Kapayim transgresses a Biblical positive command.[2] This applies even if the non-Kohen performs Nesias Kapayim together with the other Kohanim.[3] [This applies even if the non-Kohen does […]
Stepping on egg shells
The mystical danger of stepping on egg shells:[1] One who steps on egg shells endangers himself to receive Tzaraas/leprosy. [Although many of the Talmudic, and even codified warnings of mystical dangers are no longer followed today[2], practically, many people are accustomed to abstaining from stepping on egg shells even today. […]
Peeled eggs, onions and garlic left overnight
* This article is an excerpt from the above Sefer Check out our Amazon Sefarim Shop Like this Article? Check out our Amazon Sefarim store. Over 64 Titles *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Sponsor an Article Peeled eggs, onions and garlic left […]
Using a peeler on Shabbos
May one use a peeler to peel fruits and vegetables on Shabbos?[1] Inedible peels:[2] Those fruits and vegetable which majority of people do not eat together with the peel, and it is rather removed and discarded prior to eating, according to all opinions, it is [Biblically[3]] forbidden to use a […]
Giving Halachic rulings under the influence of alcohol or other substance
Giving Halachic rulings under the influence of alcohol or other substance:[1] Every person must beware not to give a Halachic ruling when under the influence of wine or other alcoholic beverages [or even non-alcoholic beverage which has slightly blurred his mind[2]]. [The same applies for one who is in a […]
Does baby formula require a Hashgacha?
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Does baby formula require a Hashgacha?[1] Baby formula which serves as an alternative to breast milk contain various Kashrus concerns including, non-Kosher milk and non-Kosher animal products which are used to create the vital nutrients necessary for the infant.[2] Accordingly, […]
Goyishe music-Listening to music of gentile
* This article is an excerpt from the above Sefer Buy in Paperback or Kindle Buy on Apple Books Purchase on our website *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. WhatsApp Facebook Twitter Telegram Sign up for Daily Distribution Sponsor an Episode Donate Gentile[1] music and lullabies:[2] The […]
