The following is a very stimulating question I was recently asked: I was frying schnitzels on the stovetop in three different frying pans, and realized afterwards that one of the pans was Milchig. Not only was that pan Milchig, it had been … Continue reading
Category Archives: Halacha
Dividing Challa
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It is well known that there is a minimum quantity of dough that must be mixed to obligate the separation of Challa, especially with a Beracha. It is somewhat less publicized that if one created a sufficient amount but with the … Continue reading
An Urgent Hurricane Notice Regarding the Kesuba
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Among the many things on the minds of those attempting to recover in Sandy’s wake, I would like to mention a Halachic point that I suspect few people have considered. Halacha dictates that a married couple must be in constant … Continue reading
Kiddush Levana
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Question: “It is possible to recite birkat halevana from indoors if one can see the moon through a window (open or closed) or is it necessary to be outdoors? Are there any dispensations if one is ill..?” Answer: The Rema in OC … Continue reading
Parshas Noach – Birkas HaGomel
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As a guest in Shul, I heard a Rav ask an interesting question. He inquired why Noach at the conclusion of the Mabul brought a Korban Olah and not a Todah, which would more appropriately parallel the Birkas HaGomel required of one who completed a sea … Continue reading
A Practical Guide to Selecting the Arba Minim
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I see many individuals who are completely lost when shopping for their Arba Minim. To aid and facilitate your purchase of the Lulav and Esrog etc, I am posting general guidelines. If you have any specific questions, feel free to ask … Continue reading
Simanim of Rosh HaShana
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After mentioning a number of methods one can employ on the night of Rosh HaShana to determine if one is destined to survive the year, Abaye declares in the Gemara Kerisus 6a “Now that we have determined that Simana Milsa (symbolism is significant), … Continue reading
Waiting 6 Hours after Challa?
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The Sefer Maadanei HaShulchan writes that if one warms Challa on top of the Cholent pot, it becomes Fleishig to the point where if one would eat a slice of the Challa, he would be required to refrain from Milchigs for … Continue reading
Hilchos Selichos
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The Minhag of Ashkenazim is to commence Selichos this coming Motzei Shabbos. Consequently, I would like to present a summary of its relevant Halachos. It has been observed that the common expression of “Saying Selichos” is a misnomer. The term “Selichos” … Continue reading
Pas Yisroel
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QUESTION: I understand there is a Halacha of Pas Yisrael (Jewish bread). Is the issue of Pas Yisrael only relevant in Elul or between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur? I believe I heard a Rabbi say that during the 10 Days of Penitence we must … Continue reading