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 […]
Bris Milah on Purim
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Bris: [1] It is permitted to perform a Bris [and its subsequent feast] on Purim.[2] [One can fulfill his Purim Seuda obligation with this meal if it is taking place during the day of Purim.[3]] When is the Bris to be […]
Weddings on Purim
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Weddings on Purim [1] Some Poskim[2] rule it is permitted to get married on Purim. This applies on both the 14th and 15th.[3] Other Poskim[4] however argue that it is forbidden to get married on Purim.[5] However this prohibition refers to […]
Working on Purim
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Working on Purim [1] From the letter of the law it is permitted to do work on Purim.[2] However the accepted custom is to refrain from work on Purim.[3] One who does work on Purim will not see blessing from that […]
