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 […]
Danger During Sefira
May one swim or visit the beach during Sefira? Yes.[1] However, some Poskim[2] rule one must avoid doing so due to danger. May one travel during Sefira? Yes.[3] However, some Poskim[4] rule one must avoid doing so due to danger. Question: [Monday, 21st Iyar 5781] Must one avoid doing […]
The laws of Tisha B’av-Summary-Part 2
The laws of Tisha B’av-Summary-Part 2 Learning Torah on Tisha B’av: It is forbidden to learn Torah on Tisha B’av, with exception to the parts of Torah relating to the mourning period or tragic occurrences for the Jewish people. This prohibition includes Chumash, Navi, Kesuvim, Mishneh, Talmud, Halacha, Agadah [i.e. […]
The laws of Tisha B’av-Summary-Part 2
* 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 The laws of Tisha B’av-Summary-Part 2 Learning Torah on Tisha B’av: It […]
From the Rav’s Desk: 1) This year, may one cut nails during the nine days? 2) Oiling squeaky hinges on Shabbos
Question: [Sunday 2nd Menachem Av 5781] May I cut my nails during the nine days? What about on erev Shabbos? Answer: This year that Tisha B’Av falls on Sunday [as opposed to falling on Shabbos and then being deferred to Sunday] it is permitted to cut nails during the […]
From the Rav’s Desk: This year, may one cut nails during the nine 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: [Sunday 2nd Menachem Av 5781] May I cut my nails during […]
The nine days-Laws & Customs-Summary
* 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 The mourning customs of the nine days-Summary *Important Note: This section will […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Swimming, traveling, and other “dangerous” activities during Sefira
Question: [Monday, 21st Iyar 5781] Must one avoid doing things of possible danger during Sefira just as avoided during the three weeks, such as to avoid going swimming especially in the ocean and avoid traveling in a plane and the like? Answer: From the letter of the law, there is […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Swimming, traveling, and other “dangerous” activities during Sefira
Question: [Monday, 21st Iyar 5781] Must one avoid doing things of possible danger during Sefira just as avoided during the three weeks, such as to avoid going swimming especially in the ocean and avoid traveling in a plane and the like? Answer: From the letter of the law, there is […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Is it permitted to purchase new clothing during Sefira?
Question: [Tuesday, 24th Nissan, 5781] Am I allowed to buy new clothing during Sefira? Answer: Although some are accustomed to be stringent against buying clothing of importance during the period of Sefira, practically it is permitted for one to purchase new clothing during Sefira without restriction. Explanation: There is no […]
