May one use a peeler to peel fruits and vegetables on Shabbos?[1] Inedible peels:[2] Those fruits and vegetable which majority of people do not eat together with the peel, and it is rather removed and discarded prior to eating, according to all opinions, it is [Biblically[3]] forbidden to use a […]
When is the first day of Sheva Brachos?
When is the first day of Sheva Brachos? The Chuppah took place on Sunday before sunset while the meal took place at night. When is the first/last day of Sheva Brachos? Does it start on Sunday and end on Shabbos, or does it start from Monday and end on […]
Eating and Drinking in a Cemetery
Eating and drinking in a cemetery:[1] It is forbidden to eat or drink inside of a cemetery.[2] [This applies throughout the entire cemetery, even if one is a distance of four Amos from the graves, as explained in the Q&A. This applies even if one already said a blessing elsewhere […]
Covering the Neigal Vaaser cup at night
Is one to cover the Negel Vasser water at night prior to going to sleep?[1] Many opinions[2] rule there is no need to be stringent against washing hands with water that was left revealed overnight. This applies even in an area where snakes are commonly found.[3] However, there are […]
Replacing Kesuba in event of changed name
Must one write a new Kesuba if he changed his name, such as in event of an illness, or due to other reasons?[1] Some Poskim[2] rule there is no need to change anything in the Kesuba. This especially applies if the new name is not used amongst people.[3] Other Poskim[4] […]
Shemira for a Chasan and Kallah after the wedding
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer “Topics in Practical Halacha” Volume 1 E.H. Halacha 15 Shemira for Chasan and Kallah after wedding:[1] It is forbidden for a Chasan [or Kallah[2]] to go outside alone in the marketplace [or any area[3], both by day or night[4] during Sheva Brachos].[5] […]
Teaching your children to swim
Teaching your children to swim: The Talmud[1] records an opinion that states a father is obligated to teach his son how to swim. The reason recorded in the Talmud[2] for this is because on this matter “his life is dependent”. This means that since it is possible that if one […]
Broken glasses on Shabbos
May one fix broken glasses and are they considered Muktzah? Lens came out: It is forbidden to reinsert the lens into the frame even loosely.[1] However, the lens itself is not considered Muktzah[2] unless it shattered or the glasses have broken to the point they are no longer useable.[3] The […]
Tikkun Chatzos
Tikkun Chatzos:[1] In the first chapter in Shulchan Aruch Admur discusses the detailed laws of Tikkun Chatzos. It is no longer accustomed amongst most Jewry to perform Tikkun Chatzos[2] and hence the detailed laws written by Admur have been omitted from this chapter. Nevertheless parts of this Halacha have been […]
Drinking during a meal
Drinking during a meal of bread:[1] Some Poskim[2] rule one is not Biblically obligated to recite Birchas Hamazon after eating [a satiating meal of bread[3]] unless he drank [a liquid[4]] during the meal.[5] This however only applies if one was thirsty during the meal [and nevertheless did not drink; if […]
