May one think of Drivre Torah in the shower? From the verse (Devarim 23:15) “Ve Lo Yirae Becha Ervat Davar,” […] Read More
Category: Miscellaneous
Pitum HaKetoret concludes with the Baraita “Tana Deve Eliyahu”: “Whoever studies Halachot daily is assured a place in the World […] Read More
After discussing the laws pertaining to the synagogue, the Shulhan Aruch (Orah Haim 155:1) discusses the obligation of Torah study. Specifically, one […] Read More
After the morning prayer, the Shulhan Aruch (Orah Haim 155:2) writes that it is highly advisable to eat a bread-based breakfast […] Read More
In his gloss to the Shulhan Aruch the Magen Avraham (Orah Haim 156:3) list a series of prohibitions not specifically mentioned […] Read More
The Shulhan Aruch (Orah Haim 169:2) rules that one may not givefood to one who does not know how to bless over food. This is based on a teaching in the […] Read More
The Shulhan Aruch (Orah Haim 170:5) rules that a guest is obligated to do whatever the host tells him to. This is based on […] Read More
The Gemara (Nida 17b) states that one should not consume onions, garlic or eggs which were exposed and left out all night. The Gemara explains that evilspirits (“Ruah […] Read More
The Magen Avraham (Orah Haim 170:19) uses this part of the Shulhan Aruch to discuss different foods or practices which […] Read More