May one sleep with his feet or head towards the door of the room? It is permitted to sleep facing the door of a room in any direction that one chooses, whether his head is facing the door, or his feet are facing the door. There is no known source […]
Lying and sleeping on back/front
Lying and Sleeping on one’s back/front:[1] It is great[2] prohibition for a man to sleep in a “Prakdan” position. This means that a man may not sleep lying on his back or lying on his front.[3] Rather one is to sleep slightly towards the side.[4] Q&A May one […]
Direction upon sleeping
Which direction should one face upon sleeping?[1] From North to South:[2] Just as it is forbidden for one to face East or West when having a bowel movement, similarly it is forbidden to sleep facing East or West with one’s wife together in bed, when one has intention to have […]
Havdala Checklist
The Havdala Checklist:[1] Clean the Havdala cup from any wine residue left over from Kiddush. Pour wine in a way it slightly overflows onto a dish. Light the candle and prepare the Besamim. Lift the cup with your right hand, pass it to your left hand and then place it […]
Erev Shabbos Checklist
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com Erev Shabbos Checklist[1] Thursday On Thursday buy the foods that require cooking in order so one has enough time to prepare them. Home Preparations Begin preparing for Shabbos in the morning of Erev Shabbos. Tidy the […]
Waking in the morning checklist
Checklist of waking up[1] 1. Prepare a basin filled with water near the bed prior to going to sleep. 2. Think of Hashem: As soon as one awakens in the morning he is to think that Hashem is standing over him and waiting for him to get up […]
Child who stole, and a person who stole as a child
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer “Topics in Practical Halacha” Volume 2 C.M. See original Hebrew sources on this Halacha [Members Only] Child who stole, and a person who stole as a child:[1] If a child stole an object, then if the stolen object is still in existence, […]
Child who damaged
Child who caused damage:[1] If a child caused bodily damage to another person he is exempt from paying for damages even when he becomes older.[2] Doing repentance above the letter of the law:[3] Even though one is exempt from paying for the damages, it is nevertheless proper for him […]
Child who borrowed money
Child who borrowed money:[1] If a child borrowed money for purposes of food or business, he is obligated to pay back the lender when he is older. [If however he was below six years of age, he is not liable.[2] However, some Poskim[3] rule that if he borrowed […]
Gambling: The prohibition against gambling and its severity
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Gambling:[1] The prohibition: Some Poskim[2] rule it is forbidden to gamble [with a Jew] due to a Rabbinical stealing prohibition.[3] Other Poskim[4] rule there is no stealing prohibition involved in gambling even with a Jew, just as is the law […]
