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You may drink it if you choose, so long as snakes are not common in your home. I recommend that you check the water to make sure it is free of ants or other insects.
Mayim Shenisgalu-May one drink liquids that were left uncovered overnight
It is best to discard it. However, one who is lenient has upon whom to rely.
Yes, amongst some communities. See below
May a daughter of the deceased recite Kaddish Yasom?
Yes
See Sefer Haminhagim p. 36; Glosses of Rebbe to Sefer Hamamarim 1949 p. 74 and 1950 p. 6; Igros Kodesh 11:33 [published in Shulchan Menachem 5:301]
After Mincha.
See Sefer Haminhagim p. 36; Glosses of Rebbe to Sefer Hamamarim 1949 p. 74 and 1950 p. 6; Igros Kodesh 11:33 [published in Shulchan Menachem 5:301]
Yes.
See Toras Menachem 19:31 [brought in Shulchan Menachem 5:322]
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