Marei Mekomos-Source sheet for members only Which blessing should be recited over chocolate covered fruits and nuts?[1] The general law of Ikkur and Tafel: Whenever one eats two foods together then one recites a blessing on the main food [i.e. Ikkur] and with it he exempts the secondary food [i. […]
Laughing, throwing acorns, holding baby, and playing games on Tishe Beav
Laughing and frivolity:[1] Laughing and frivol behavior is forbidden on Tisha B’av. Doing so can lead to physical danger.[2] Throwing Beralach/acorns: The Poskim[3] severely warn against the custom[4] of throwing acorns around in Shul on Tisha B’av and doing so is a great sin. Doing so is a […]
May one do housework on Tisha B’av?
Marei Mekomos Source sheet-For members only May one do housework on Tisha B’av?[1] The general law of Melacha: From the letter of the law, the performance of Melacha on Tishe Beav is dependent on community custom, with exception to Torah scholars who in all places would not do Melacha on […]
How to wear a Tallis Katan on Tishe Beav
How to wear a Tallis Katan on Tishe Beav: Tallis Katan-Blessing and how to wear:[1] On Tishe Beav, the Tallis Katan is worn under one’s clothing without a blessing.[2] [Other Poskim[3] however rule a blessing is to be recited if one did not wear the Tallis Katan at night and […]
Reciting Vayechulu two people together versus saying it alone
Marei Mekomos Source sheet for members only Should Vayechulu which is recited after Shemoneh Esrei of Friday night, be recited by two people together, when Davening without a Minyan, or when saying it after the Minyan? Background:[1] The start of the custom and its purpose and reason:[2] The saying of […]
Children eating meat and chicken during the Nine Days
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Marei Mekomos Source Sheet-For Members Only Children eating meat and chicken: A child who is below the age of Chinuch may eat meat, poultry and wine during the nine days.[1] A child who is above the age of Chinuch may […]
The mourning customs of the nine days
The mourning customs of the nine days *Important Note: This section will only list the mourning customs that become applicable during the nine days. All customs that apply throughout the entire three-week period were listed in the previous chapter. See there for further reference! Diminishing in rejoicing: At the entrance […]
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 […]
Saying Vayechulu after Shemon eh Esrei on Friday nights-How & Why
Saying Vayechulu after Shemon eh Esrei on Friday nights-How & Why: The start of the custom and its purpose and reason:[1] The saying of Vayechulu after Shemoneh Esrei of Friday night was accustomed due to the Yom Tov Friday night Davening in which Vayechulu is omitted from the Yom Tov […]
May one Kosher a meat vessel to use for dairy or vice versa?
May one Kosher a meat vessel to use for dairy or vice versa?[1] Through Libun:[2] It is permitted to Kosher a vessel through Libun, and interchange its use between meat and dairy. Thus, one may Kosher a meat oven to use for dairy and vice versa.[3] [All vessels made of […]
