Should one say Hagomel after recovering from being sick?[1] There are four occurrences which render one obligated to recite the blessing of Hagomel and one of them is a person who was sick and then fully[2] recovered.[3] The type of illness: Some Poskim[4] rule that the blessing of Hagomel is […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Which Bracha should I recite on frozen wine or grape juice ice pops?
Question: [Monday, 14th Sivan, 5782] Which Bracha should I recite on frozen wine or Kedem grape juice ice pops [100% wine and grape juice]? Answer: It is questionable whether the blessing of frozen wine is Shehakol or Hagafen or Haeitz, and therefore you should either make all three blessings on […]
The accustomed dates for visiting the grave of a deceased relative-Part 2
The accustomed dates for visiting the grave of a deceased relative-Part 2:[1] C. End of 12th month:[2] Some[3] are accustomed to go to the cemetery and visit the grave of the deceased on the last day of mourning, which is the last day of the 12th month.[4] [By a non-leap […]
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The accustomed dates for visiting the grave of a deceased relative-Part 1
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer, “The laws and customs of mourning” volume 2 chapter 31, available for purchase on Amazon.com The accustomed dates for visiting the grave of a deceased relative:[1] It is customary to visit the grave of the deceased on certain dates throughout the first […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Cutting an item on Shabbos [i.e. paper towel, toilet paper, tablecloth] to a larger than desired size
Question: [Thursday, 10th Sivan, 5782] Is it permitted on Shabbos for one to cut a tablecloth from a tablecloth role, or paper from a paper towel rule, or to cut a piece of toilet paper off from the non-dotted line, if one cuts a larger piece than necessary? I have […]
Cutting items on Shabbos, such as a table cloth, garbage bag, paper towel, piece of tinfoil, and toilet paper
Cutting items on Shabbos, such as a tablecloth, garbage bag, paper towel, piece of tinfoil, and toilet paper?[1] It is Biblically forbidden to perform an action on Shabbos which prepares an item for a use. The principal Melacha of this prohibition is called “Makeh Bepatish,” while its offshoot is known […]
Reading Hashem’s name when reading a verse in the Mishneh [i.e. Pirkei Avos], Talmud, or other learning text
Mentioning Hashem’s name while reading or quoting a Pasuk Reading Hashem’s name in a verse in Talmud or other learning text: When reading the Talmud [or other Torah Sefer] one may read Hashem’s name in the verses that are found in the text.[1] [This applies even if the verses are […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Immersing in a Mikveh on Shabbos afternoon for the sake of Yom Tov which falls on Motzei Shabbos
Question: [Tuesday, 8th Sivan, 5782] This past Shabbos, which was Erev Shavuos, a heated discussion erupted in our shul regarding whether one should or may immerse in the mikvah on Shabbos afternoon for the sake of the accustomed Erev Yom Tov immersion. Some stated that there is no need to […]
Isru Chag of Shavuos
Isru Chag of Shavuos:[1] A. The name:[2] The day after each of the three Holidays is called Isru Chag.[3] The name Isru Chag derives from the verse “Isru Chag Baavosim Ad Karnei Hamizbeiach”. This means to say that this day is to be attached [i.e. Isru] to the Holiday itself, […]