Ata Chonantanu”: Saying Havdala in Shemoneh Esrei:[1] Within the prayer of Shemoneh Esrei recited on Motzei Shabbos one is obligated to recite Havdala.[2] This prayer of Havdala is referred to as “Ata Chonantanu” in name of its beginning words. It is recited within the blessing of “Ata Chonein” as printed […]
The General laws
When to Daven Maariv:[1] It is accustomed to delay the Davening of Maariv [past the time of Tzeis Hakochavim[2]] in order to delay the leave of Shabbos. May one say Havdala and do Melacha prior to Maariv?[3] Once Shabbos has ended, which is when a row of three small stars […]
Doing Melacha on Motzei Shabbos prior to Maariv
Delaying Melacha until after Maariv:[1] In addition to waiting until three small consecutive stars are visible[2] and saying Havdalah in prayer or saying Baruch Hamavdil[3], every meticulous[4] person is to delay doing any [Biblical[5]] Melacha until the congregation has recited the Seder Kedusha [i.e. the entire paragraph of Veata Kadosh[6]] […]
Baruch Hamavdil or Havdala before doing melacha
Check out our Amazon Sefarim Shop WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Sponsor an Article Saying Baruch Hamavdil Bein Kodesh Lechol:[1] Escorting the king: Even after the time of night that hails the leave of Shabbos [or Yom Tov[2]] has arrived[3] the Sages forbade one from doing Melacha until he escorts the […]
Conclusion of Shabbos?
When is the conclusion of Shabbos and hence Melacha is permitted?[1] The conclusion of Shabbos which allows one to perform Melacha is dependent on three factors: The time of the night. Saying Havdala or Baruch Hamavdil. Conclusion of Maariv in Shul. Some are accustomed to further delay doing Melacha until […]
6. Shaking waste off from foods
This article is an excerpt from To purchase this Sefer, click here 6. Shaking waste off from foods: Shaking off the thin peel from the grains:[1] If one had kernels which were removed from before Shabbos from their stalks and are still mixed with their chaff[2] they may not be sifted […]
5. Filtering solid food parts which come from the same food
This article is an excerpt from To purchase this Sefer, click here 5. Filtering solid food parts which come from the same food: The general rule:[1] In scenarios others than those listed below [which involve different parts of the same food] there would be no prohibition at all, even Rabbinically, in […]
4. Filtering undrinkable liquids within the process of drinking
This article is an excerpt from To purchase this Sefer, click here 4. Filtering undrinkable liquids within the process of drinking:[1] Filtering wormy water while drinking: It is permitted to drink it through a cloth napkin [such as by placing it on one’s mouth and then pouring the water through it, […]
Illnesses and their status which are not mentioned in Shulchan Aruch:
List of illnesses and their status which are not mentioned in Shulchan Aruch: One who has a standard fever [not lethal]:[1] One whose temperature is slightly high [i.e. 100.4 F, 38C] is considered like one whose entire body is ill, which thus may take medicine, and have other actions done […]
3. Filtering insects from water
This article is an excerpt from To purchase this Sefer, click here 3. Filtering insects from water:[1] Filtering it prior to drinking: Water which contains worms that are forbidden to be eaten, as explained in Yorah Deah chapter 84 [Halacha 1-3], is forbidden to be filtered even using a cloth, as […]
