The journey of the soul after death: The following is a compilation of teachings allocated from the Halachos printed throughout this Sefer regarding the journey of the soul of the deceased throughout the entire process of death, burial, Shiva, and post mourning. A. Time of death: All his life work […]
The law if a mistake was made during the blessing of an Aliyah:
The law if a mistake was made during the blessing of an Aliyah: The law if one accidentally said the after blessing first:[1] If prior to the reading, one accidently recited the blessing of Asher Nasan Lanu instead of Bachar Banu, then if he did not mention Hashem’s name in […]
How is one who is left-handed to wear Tefillin of one who is right-handed [or vice versa], if his own Tefillin is not available?
How is one who is left-handed to wear Tefillin of one who is right-handed [or vice versa], if his own Tefillin is not available?[1] Introduction: The only difference between the Tefillin worn by one who is left-handed versus one who was right-handed, is the positioning of the knot of the […]
Reusing a ladle to pour soup on Shabbos
Cooking after cooking by liquids-Taking a second portion of soup It commonly occurs that after one uses a serving spoon or ladle to remove soup or another food from the Keli Rishon pot that was on fire the spoon or ladle is placed down on the counter. The […]
The Mitzvah of Bikur Cholim-The Mitzvah of Bikur Cholim-Why? How? When?
2. The Mitzvah of Bikur Cholim:[1] A. The Mitzvah: It is a Mitzvah to visit the sick.[2] Doing so helps revive the ill person[3] and by doing so one removes 1/60th of the illness if he shares the same Mazal as the ill patient.[4] [One who visits the sick fulfills […]
What is the law if one accidentally skipped the middle of the blessing of Yotzer Or?
What is the law if one accidentally skipped the middle of the blessing of Yotzer Or?[1] If one began the blessing of Yotzer Or properly, and after saying the first few sentences accidentally skipped the remainder of the paragraphs and recited straight away it’s concluding blessing of Yotzer Hameoros, nevertheless […]
The criteria to be Yotzei Lechem Mishneh with another-Being Yotzei with his Hamotzi and eating his bread
The criteria to be Yotzei Lechem Mishneh with another-Being Yotzei with his Hamotzi and eating his bread: Is one who heard Hamotzi required to taste from the bread of the Lechem Mishneh in order to fulfill one’s obligation?[1] Every individual is required to eat from the actual bread of the […]
Switching Mohel’s for the Brisim of different children
Switching Mohel’s for the Brisim of different children:[1] Some Poskim[2] rule that once one has become accustomed to hiring a certain Mohel to perform the circumcisions of his sons then it is forbidden to switch and use a different Mohel for the circumcision of any future sons [without the original […]
The alternatives for men if a Mikveh is not available-Part 1-Using a swimming pool
The alternatives for men if a Mikveh is not available:[1] A. Introduction: The immersion in a Kosher Mikveh accomplishes two matters. It purifies a person from the Keri impurity and it adds extra purity to the soul, cleansing it in a form of Teshuvah [i.e. Tosefes Taharah].[2] According to many […]
Is one Yotzei with the blessing of another if he said Baruch Hu Uvarcuh Shemo after hearing Hashem’s name said in the blessing?
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Answering Baruch Hu Uvaruch Shemo to a blessing that one is being Yotzei:[1] In all situations that one hears a blessing and has in mind to fulfill his obligation through hearing it, such as by Kiddush or Havdala, and […]
