*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
DonateRecent Q&A
Although the official ban of Rabbeinu Gershom did not become accepted in Sephardic countries, nevertheless, even according to Sephardim, it is forbidden to marry a second wife for one reason or another.
See below
Ashkenazim versus Sephardim in the ban of Rabbeinu Gershom
No. However, he should be accustomed to reading Tanach.
See Admur 53:4; Ketzos Hashulchan 17:1 footnote 1
Yes.
See Admur 53:4; Piskeiy Teshuvos 53:8
The Gilyonei Mahariy, [brought in Piskeiy Teshuvos 581 footnote 39] writes that the Chasam Sofer stated that this only applied in times that the Chazan fulfilled the obligation for the public, however today that every person Davens his own prayer and the Chazan is not Motzei the public we are more lenient regarding the criteria.
We sell the herd, or a vital part of their body, to a gentile.
See Michaber Y.D. 320:6
Usually yes, but it depends on other factors as well, including:
- Beis Din of local city if both live there
- The money is being held in city of Toviea.
- If Nitva has Negios.
- If there is another Beis Din Gadol Yoser in city.
- Malveh versus Loveh.
- Sephardim versus Ashkenazim.
- the Nitva moved from city.
See Michaber and Rama C.M. 14:1
Chassidus Articles
Halacha Articles
Other Articles
From the Rav’s Desk: The Origin, Basis, and Extent of the Original Ashkenazic Custom Not to Eat Kitniyot on Pesach
Post Views: 33 Question I was wondering when the Ashkenazic custom of not eating kitniyot first began and where is it first mentioned in Jewish halakhic literature? Additionally, were there differing levels of stringency among Ashkenazic communities at the time of its inception? Answer The Ashkenazi practice of refraining from
From the Ravs Desk: Had to Go to a Bomb Shelter Right After I Poured My Wine for Kiddush – Does the wine become invalid?
Post Views: 32 Had to Go to a Bomb Shelter Right After I Poured My Wine for Kiddush Question I was about to make Kiddush when sirens suddenly went off. My entire family, myself included, immediately ran to the bomb shelter and remained there for approximately 40 minutes. We had
From the Rav’s Desk: The Jewish Warrior Queen of the Maghreb: Legend, History, and Sources
Post Views: 40 The Jewish Warrior Queen of the Maghreb: Legend, History, and Sources Question I have recently heard a fascinating claim that there once existed a Jewish queen who was also a military leader, who led Jewish tribes in battle against Arabs and Christians during the Middle Ages, ruling
From the Rav’s Desk: I Missed Shema—Can I Make It Up in the next prayer as Tashlumin?
Post Views: 52 I Missed Shema—Can I Make It Up in the next prayer as Tashlumin? Question Last night I came home exhausted and ended up falling asleep before davening Maariv, and I also didn’t say Kriyas Shema al HaMitah. Is there any way for me to do tashlumin in
From the Rav’s Desk: From Fryer to Fleishig: When French Fries Are No Longer Pareve
Post Views: 55 From Fryer to Fleishig: When French Fries Are No Longer Pareve The Question I would like to know what the halacha is regarding waiting six hours after eating French fries that were deep-fried in oil previously used to fry schnitzel or other meat products. To be
From the Rav’s Desk: What is the proper order of Tashlumin for the Maariv prayer?
Post Views: 45 What is the proper order of Tashlumin for the Maariv prayer? Question: If I forgot and did not Daven Maariv the previous night, what is the proper order of Tashlumin for the Maariv prayer? When should the second Shemoneh Esrei be prayed after Shacharis? Answer: The
Leave A Comment?
You must be logged in to post a comment.