Covid-19 Fasting laws-Should one fast this year on 17th of Tamuz? Law for one who is sick:[1] One who is sick is exempt from fasting, [and is even prohibited to be stringent upon himself to fast[2]].[3] This applies even if there is no danger involved in his illness.[4] He is […]
Is one to repeat the blessing after re-wearing the Tefillin after using the bathroom:
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Original Hebrew Source sheet [for Members Only] Is one to repeat the blessing after re-wearing the Tefillin after using the bathroom: Background on saying a blessing when re-wearing Tefillin: One who removed his Tefillin and now desires to place it back on, […]
Co-sleeping-May boys/men sleep together on the same bed
See original Hebrew source sheets [for members only] Co-sleeping-May boys/men sleep together on the same bed?[1] It is forbidden for two men/boys to sleep together in the same bed.[2] This applies even if the men are married, and certainly if they are both single.[3] This applies even if they are […]
Wishing good Shabbos after the time of Mincha
Wishing good Shabbos after the time of Mincha:[1] There is a known custom not to wish good Shabbos or say Shalom Aleichem between Mincha and Maariv on Shabbos, during Bein Hashmashos.[2] _____________________________________________________________ [1] Piskeiy Teshuvos 292/8 in name of Sefer Matamim and Otzer Minhagei Yeshurun; Mentioned in Makor Chaim 270 […]
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] […]
Should a married man say a blessing on a Tallis Katan
View original Hebrew sources-For members Only This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Should a married m an say a blessing on a Tallis Katan? Is one to say a blessing over a Tallis Katan worn prior to Davening if he will be wearing a Tallis Gadol for Shacharis? […]
Participating in wedding and otehr festive meals on day of Yahrzeit
Source sheet for members only Mourning laws applicable on the day of a Yahrzeit: A. First Yahrzeit:[1] On the first Yahrzeit [if the year of mourning was not a leap year] the custom is to practice the laws of the year of Aveilus up until after the day of the […]
Cutting hair and nails on Rosh Chodesh
Listen here to audio Cutting hair and nails on Rosh Chodesh:[1] One may[2] not cut the hair of his head[3] [or beard[4]] or his nails[5] on Rosh Chodesh.[6] This applies to both men and women. [This applies to both days of Rosh Chodesh.[7] This applies to both the day and […]
Women doing Melacha/work on Rosh Chodesh-Background, Reasons, Restrictions, and Heterim
Listen here to audio Melacha/work on Rosh Chodesh:[1] A. The law and custom: It is permitted to do work on Rosh Chodesh.[2] Nevertheless, those women that are accustomed to refrain from working are doing a proper custom.[3] [Practically, the widespread custom today amongst women is to refrain from work on […]
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