Those who light inside their home-Should they light by the doorpost of one of the rooms or by the window?[1] A. The law of placing by the doorpost when lighting outside the home: Within a Tefach:[2] It is a Mitzvah for the candles to be placed within at least one […]
Kissing a child, relative, or friend in a Shul
Kissing in a Shul:[1] One is not to kiss his small children in Shul.[2] [This implies that it is however permitted to kiss older children, and other people, in Shul.[3] However, some Poskim[4] rule that in truth this applies to children of any age, and not specifically small children. Furthermore, […]
Using a Menorah for Chanukah candles-The Obligation; Material & shape
Must one use a Menorah, or can he simply stick candles on a table?[1] One fulfills his obligation even if he does not light the candles on a Menorah, but simply sticks a candle on the table.[2] However, some Poskim[3] rule that a Menorah is needed, and one does not […]
At what age is a man to get married?
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Making a form of the human body in drawing or sculpture-Part 1
Making a form of the human body in drawing or sculpture:[1] It is forbidden to form a sculpture of the human body.[2] It is forbidden to make it even for purposes of mere beauty and decoration.[3] The prohibited form-Sculpture and protruding engraving versus drawing and internal engraving of above items:[4] […]
Yawning, burping and sneezing during Davening
Yawning and burping during Davening:[1] One may not burp[2] or yawn[3] during Shemoneh Esrei. If one willingly burps or yawns during Shemoneh Esrei he is from amongst the haughty individuals.[4] If one gets the urge to yawn [and is unable to control it[5]], then he is to place his hand […]
Must non-Mezonos cereals, such as cornflakes, be Bishul Yisrael and what is the status of Kellogs
Must non-Mezonos cereals, such as cornflakes, be Bishul Yisrael and what is the status of Kellogs? The general law: All foods that are cooked are subject to the laws of Bishul Akum, with exception to Mezonos products that are baked, which are subject to the laws of Pas Akum.[1] The […]
Must one cover the Tefillin Shel Yad with one’s sleeve
Covering the Tefillin Shel Yad:[1] There is no need to be particular to cover the Tefillin Shel Yad [i.e. hand Tefillin], such as with one’s sleeve, and one can choose to wear it either revealed [with his sleeves rolled up on top of the Shel Yad] or concealed [under a […]
What is the law if a Tzitzis string tore within the braid [i.e. Gdil], or beneath the braid [Gdil] by the hole?
What is the law if a Tzitzis string tore within the braid [i.e. Gdil], or beneath the braid [Gdil] by the hole?[1] If even one string tore from its root, it is invalid.[2] This means that if even one string tore near the hole, within the area that precedes the […]
Staring at another person-The prohibition and potential damage
May one stare at his friend?[1] It is forbidden to look into another person’s property [even if they are not present there] if there is possibility that the evil eye can damage their property. Thus, for example, one may stand over the field of his friend to stare at it […]