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Washing one’s hands after scratching one’s head Daily Halacha
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Washing one’s hands after scratching one’s head

  • Posted 31 October 2021
  • By Rabbi Yaakov Goldstein
  • Under Daily Halacha

Washing one’s hands after scratching one’s head:[1] One who scratches [any area[2] of the hair[3] on] his head [with one’s hands[4]] is required to wash his hands with water[5] one time [immediately] afterwards.[6] [This applies even if one only scratched his head with his pinky.[7]] (However, one who merely placed […]

Parshas Chayeh Sarah- Summary of the Parsha

  • Posted 29 October 2021
  • By Rabbi Yaakov Goldstein
  • Under Daily Halacha

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer    Buy now on Amazon.com Parshas Chayeh Sarah Pesukim: 105 [Siman:יהוידע ] Haftorah: Melachim 1 1:1-31 Number of Mitzvos: There are no Positive or Negative commands mentioned in Parshas Chayeh Sarah. Rishon Sarah passes away: Sarah was 127 years old upon her […]

Likkutei Sichos-Parshas Chayeh Sarah -The importance of effort driven accomplishments

  • Posted 29 October 2021
  • By Rabbi Yaakov Goldstein
  • Under Daily Halacha

Parshas Chayeh Sarah The importance of effort driven accomplishments (Likkutei Sichos Vol. 10 1st Sicha) In this week’s Parsha, Parshas Chayeh Sarah, the purchase of the Mearas Hamachpeila by Avraham for the sake of burying his late wife Sarah is discussed. The negotiations that ensued for the purchase of this […]

From the Rav’s Desk: Saying a blessing when replacing old Mezuzos with new ones

  • Posted 28 October 2021
  • By Rabbi Yaakov Goldstein
  • Under Daily Halacha

Question: [Thursday 22nd Marcheshvan 5782] I bought a few new expensive Mezuzos to replace some of my old ones which are still kosher. My question is whether I need to say a blessing when I replace the old mezuzos with the new ones.   Answer: One who replaces his Mezuzas […]

The law if one did not say Havdalah on Motzei Shabbos

  • Posted 28 October 2021
  • By Rabbi Yaakov Goldstein
  • Under Daily Halacha

The law if one did not say Havdalah on Motzei Shabbos, and its order when making it up a later day:[1] A. Making it up until Tuesday:[2] The main Mitzvah of Havdalah is for it to be recited at night [on Motzei Shabbos].[3] However, if one did not do so, […]

From the Rav’s Desk: Following mourning customs if a relative is reburied

  • Posted 27 October 2021
  • By Rabbi Yaakov Goldstein
  • Under Daily Halacha

Question: [Wednesday, 21st Marcheshvan, 5782] My sibling is being reburied today from his current resting spot to a grave in Eretz Yisrael. My question is do I, and any of my siblings, and the children of the deceased have to keep any mourning laws as a result? Answer: The act […]

Entering gentile cemeteries -The law for Kohanim and non-Kohanim

  • Posted 27 October 2021
  • By Rabbi Yaakov Goldstein
  • Under Daily Halacha

Gentile graves and cemeteries-Tumas Meis, Kohanim, Yisraeilim: A. Laws of Tumas Meis-A Kohen coming in contact with Gentile graves, cemeteries, and corpses:[1] Touching the corpse of a gentile:[2] It is forbidden for a Kohen to come into contact with the corpse of a gentile. Tumas Ohel-Entering a cemetery and stepping […]

From the Rav’s Desk: Mourner getting haircut prior to the passing of 3 months if reprimanded

  • Posted 26 October 2021
  • By Rabbi Yaakov Goldstein
  • Under Daily Halacha

Question: [Tuesday, 20th Marcheshvan 5782] I have just entered my third month in mourning for the loss of my father, and after Davening an individual came over to me and told me I should get a haircut as my hair looks really long and unkempt. May I get a haircut, […]

How to remove Tzitzis from a Tallis-Knife, teeth, or undoing braid

  • Posted 26 October 2021
  • By Rabbi Yaakov Goldstein
  • Under Daily Halacha

How to remove the Tzitzis from a Tallis:[1] In those cases in which it is permitted to remove Kosher Tzitzis from the Tallis, one is to untie the Tzitzis rather than cut them or tear them, and cause them to become invalid.[2] [If, however, the strings are not Kosher then […]

From the Rav’s Desk: I ate an egg from a meat Cholent am I Fleishig?

  • Posted 25 October 2021
  • By Rabbi Yaakov Goldstein
  • Under Daily Halacha

Question: [Monday 19th MarCheshvan 5782] I ate an egg from a Fleishig Chulent? Must I wait six hours before eating dairy? The egg was cooked in its shell.   Answer: Yes. You become Fleishig and must wait six hours prior to eating dairy even in the event that you only […]

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