The Gemara (Rosh Hashana 26b) says that any type of horn is valid for a Shofar, be it a ram, […] Read More
Author: Magen Avot
Strictly speaking, the Torah mandates thirty Shofar blasts on Rosh Hashana. In order to ensure that we have unquestionably fulfilled […] Read More
The blowing of the Shofar is the central Mitzvah of Rosh Hashana and whoever is blowing it must do so […] Read More
The Shulhan Aruch (Orah Haim 473:6) writes that during the Yahatz section of the Seder, the one leading the Seder should take the middle of […] Read More
One of the food items used during Seder and that is placed on the Seder plate is the Haroset. The Rama (Orah Haim 473:5) writes […] Read More
In addition to Netilat Yadaim for bread, the Shulhan Aruch (Orah Haim 158:4) rules that whenever one eats food dipped into or wet […] Read More
The Torah prohibits owning (Shemot 12:19) and seeing (Shemot 13:7) Hametzduring Pesah. As such, throughout the generations, people would either give away their Hametz to […] Read More
The Shulhan Aruch (Orah Haim 453:4) says that it is proper for theMatza that is used for the different Mitzvot during the Seder (ie. Achilat Matza, Korech, […] Read More
The Shulhan Aruch (Orah Haim 453:1) writes that since they do not ferment, rice and other legumes are permissible for consumption […] Read More
Pyrex and Duralex are proprietary names of glass-based materials commonly used in kitchenware which are produced in such a manner […] Read More