May a Chasan and Kallah cut their nails on Thursday if their wedding is taking place that night? If they did not cut the nails beforehand and will be unable to cut the nails on Thursday night, they may be cut on Thursday. Bookmark
Buying and wearing new clothing
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer New clothing:[1] It is forbidden for a mourner to wear new clothing.[2] From the letter of this applies only during the week of Shiva, however the world is accustomed to be stringent throughout the 12 months of mourning.[3] [This prohibition applies only […]
Getting a haircut during Aveilus
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Haircut during year of Aveilus:[1] One who is in mourning for a relative other than his parent may cut his hair after the conclusion of Shloshim. However, one who is in mourning for his father or mother may not take a haircut […]
Laws of precedence/Kadima for Chazan
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer The order of Kadima/precedence for Chazan:[1] It is a great virtue for one to Daven for the Amud on behalf of a loved one who has deceased. At times, there may be several people who desire to Daven for the Amud simultaneously, […]
Bathing during Shloshim
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy here or on Amazon.com Bathing:[1] From the letter of the law a mourner who is past Shiva may bathe as usual. Nevertheless the custom today is to prohibit any bathing throughout the Shloshim.[2] It is even forbidden to bathe the head […]
Women going to Levaya
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer May women attend a Levaya? Women are permitted and obligated to attend funerals just like men.[1] Some communities are accustomed for women to attend and walk ahead of the casket. Others are accustomed for the women to attend and walk behind the […]
Descendants going to Levaya and Burial
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer May the descendants of the deceased attend the Levayah, burial?[1] From the letter of the law it is permitted, and a Mitzvah, for the children to attend the funeral and escort the body of their parent[2], and so is the custom of […]
Tefillin on first day of mourning
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Avel/Mourner:[1] First day: On the first day of mourning, which is the day of burial[2], it is forbidden for a mourner to put on Tefillin.[3] [Many Poskim[4] however rule one is to wear the Tefillin without a blessing on the first day […]
Chapter 4: The Mitzvah to bury & Laws relating to the burial plot
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Chapter 4: The Mitzvah to bury & Laws relating to the burial plot 1. The Mitzvah to bury the dead, and the prohibition against desecration and benefit: A. Burying the dead:[1] It is a Biblical obligation to bury a Jew that has […]
Buying a Plot
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Who is obligated to pay for the burial plot if the relative that died cannot afford it?[1] Wife passed away:[2] If one’s wife passes away, it is the husband’s obligation to pay for the burial expenses. Father passes away, or unmarried mother: […]
