This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy here on Amazon Chapter 15: Marriage related Hazards 1. Who to marry: A. Marrying a person with a family history of health issues:[1] [Shulchan Aruch] One is to abstain from marrying an individual with a family history of health problems. Genetic testing:[2] Based […]
Chapter 12: Holiday related Hazards
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy here on Amazon Chapter 12: Holiday related Hazards 1. Rosh Chodesh: A. Cutting hair on Rosh Chodesh: See “Hair.” B. Cutting nails on Rosh Chodesh: See “Nails.” C. Announcing the Molad:[1] The saying of the Molad prior to reciting the blessing over the […]
Understanding Kiddush Hachodesh and the Jewish Calendar-Part 1
Understanding Kiddush Hachodesh and the Jewish Calendar–Part 1 *Important note: The Halachos in this chapter are based mainly on the rulings of the Rambam in his section on Kiddush Hachodesh. Although there exists several other opinions in Geonim and Rishonim regarding certain topics discussed here, they are beyond the scope […]
Understanding Kiddush Hachodesh and the Jewish Calendar-Part 1
Understanding Kiddush Hachodesh and the Jewish Calendar–Part 1 *Important note: The Halachos in this chapter are based mainly on the rulings of the Rambam in his section on Kiddush Hachodesh. Although there exists several other opinions in Geonim and Rishonim regarding certain topics discussed here, they are beyond the scope […]
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Ironed Clothing during the 9 Days
* The article below is an excerpt from the above Sefer *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Buy in Paperback or Kindle Buy on Apple Books Purchase on our website WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email Question: [Thursday, 28th Tamuz 5781] May I iron my shirts during the […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Ironed Clothing during the 9 Days
Question: [Thursday, 28th Tamuz 5781] May I iron my shirts during the nine days, and if not, can I do so before the nine days so I have them ready during the nine days? Answer: It is forbidden to iron clothing during the nine days. Likewise, it is forbidden […]
Shehechiyanu during Sefira on new fruits and other occasions
Shehechiyanu during Sefira part 2: C. May one eat a Shehechiyanu fruit during Sefira? Those who are accustomed to avoiding saying Shehechiyanu during the period of Sefira, are to avoid eating new fruits during the weekdays of Sefira. One may, however, eat new fruits on Shabbos and Lag Baomer, as […]
Shehechiyanu during Sefira on new fruits and other occasions
Shehechiyanu during Sefira part 2: C. May one eat a Shehechiyanu fruit during Sefira? Those who are accustomed to avoiding saying Shehechiyanu during the period of Sefira, are to avoid eating new fruits during the weekdays of Sefira. One may, however, eat new fruits on Shabbos and Lag Baomer, as […]
Reciting Shehechiyanu during Sefira-Part 1
Reciting Shehechiyanu during Sefira-Part 1: A. The letter of the law & custom:[1] Letter of law:[2] From the letter of the law, it is permitted to recite the blessing of Shehechiyanu during Sefira.[3] The custom:[4] Nevertheless, despite the letter of the law, many are accustomed to abstaining from saying the […]
