Since the oil used in the Menora is designated (“Muktze”) for the purpose of a Mitzva, it should not be used for mundane […] Read More
Author: Magen Avot
In general, Sepharadim follow the opinion of the Shulhan Aruch (Orah Haim 671:2), which says that regardless of the number […] Read More
The Gemara (Shabbat 23b) explains that one who is careful regarding the Mitzvah of lighting the Menorah will be granted children who are Torah […] Read More
There are certain situations in which one will find oneself outside of one’s home on Hanukkah at the time of […] Read More
The Gemara (Shabbat 23a, Sukka 46a) and later, the Shulhan Aruch (Orah Haim 676:1) rule that three blessings are recited […] Read More
The Shulhan Aruch (Orah Haim 671:5) says that the Menora should be placed on the outside of the entrance of one’s home […] Read More
According to the Shulhan Aruch (Orah Haim 672:1), one should light the Hanukkah candles at the end of sunset, which […] Read More
The Gemara (Shabbat 21b) says that all wicks and oils are valid for Hanukkah. Rabbi Yosef Messas (Shu”t Mayim Haim § 249), […] Read More
The Shulhan Aruch (Orah Haim 429:2) writes that during the month of Nissan, one does not recite Tahanun, “Tzidkatecha” or eulogies and […] Read More