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: […]
Marital relations with Sefer Torah in room-Keeping a Sefer Torah in the marital bedroom
Marital intimacy in a room or house that contains a Sefer Torah:[1] It is forbidden to have marital relations in a room that contains a Sefer Torah. This applies even if [the Sefer Torah is Pasul, such as if] it is a scroll of a single Chumash. [If, however, the […]
Showering after Mikveh
Showering after Mikveh:[1] After a woman immerses in a Kosher Mikveh, some Poskim[2] rule that she is not to return and bathe herself[3], and so is the practical custom. Q&A For how long of a period after immersing in a Mikveh is a woman to avoid bathing? Some Poskim[4] rule […]
Kallah immersing on 7th day
May a Kallah go to Mikveh on the seventh day if that is the day of her Chuppah?[1] If the seventh day of Nekiyim of the Kallah falls on the day of her wedding some Poskim[2] rule she may immerse during the day, being that she will not be with […]
