Question: [Monday, 3rd Adar 5781] I keep hearing that this year is a Purim Meshulash, a three-day Purim because it falls on Friday? Can you please explain the context of what this means and how my Purim will be three days? Answer: The concept of a three-day Purim, otherwise known […]
Purim Meshulash in Jerusalem-Is the Megillah to be read with its blessings even without Minyan?
Is the Megillah read with its blessings in Jerusalem on Friday the 14th of Purim Meshulash, if a Minyan is not present?[1] A. The general rule: One must always strive to hear the Megillah reading in the presence of a Minyan, which consists of at least ten adult men.[2] If […]
The laws of Purim-Summary & Checklist
Purim Checklist: Wear Shabbos clothes Recite Al Hanissim No eating before Megillah at night and by morning Have small festive meal after Megillah at night Omit Tachanun in Kerias Shema Al Hamita Wake up early Have in mind by Shehechiyanu of Megillah the Mitzvos of the day Do not […]
From the Rav’s Desk: When to have the Purim meal this year that it falls on Erev Shabbos
Question: [Sunday, 2nd Adar 5781] Rabbi, this year that Purim falls on Erev Shabbos what is the ideal time for the Purim meal to take place? Must it be breakfast? Can I push it off to lunch, or even late in the day before sunset as is usually done by […]
Women serving men food and drinks-Being served by a waitress
Women serving men food and drinks-Being served by a waitress:[1] A woman may not serve a man an alcoholic beverage [i.e. Mezigas Hakos, although she may serve him other foods and beverages].[2] Some Poskim[3] rule that even other foods may not be served, just like is the law by one […]
Shabbos Shira-Standing for Shira, Buckwheat, Feeding animals, Zeicher/Zecher
Shop Now Like this Article? Check out our Amazon Sefarim store. Over 64 Titles *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. WhatsApp Facebook Twitter Telegram Sign up for Daily Distribution Sponsor an Episode Shabbos Shira: A. Standing for Shira:[1] The custom is to stand for the reading of […]
Trampling on ants while walking on Shabbos
Question: [Thursday, 10th Shevat 5781] Dear Rabbi, this past Shabbos our city got attacked by a swarm of flying ants and they are literally all over the place. I stared at the ground when walking home from shul and saw hundreds of dead ants which were stepped on by people. […]
Sending regards and inquiring of the well being of a woman
Sending regards to a woman:[1] A man may not ask a woman at all as to her wellbeing.[2] This applies even if one does so indirectly, through a messenger. It is forbidden to send greetings even through the woman’s husband.[3] [Thus, a man may not ask someone to send […]
Ask the Rav: Wedding plans before doing Kinyan and engagement party
Question: [Tuesday, 13th Shevat 5781] Dear Rabbi, I just got engaged and would like to know if it is permitted for one to talk about wedding plans prior to doing a Kinyan by the engagement party. One rabbi told us that this is not allowed to be done, and due […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Must one place a Mezuzah to an air B&B two month rental?
Question: [Tuesday, 27th Teves 5781] Rabbi, I am staying in a B&B rental home for about two months. I am wondering what I should do regarding putting a Mezuzah on the doors. I know that hotel rooms don’t require a mezuzah, but my question is regarding a short rental as […]
