The Shulhan Aruch (Orah Haim 232:1) says that if time is pressing, the congregation should recite the silent Amida of […] Read More
Category: Daily Moroccan Halachot
There is a general principle that one should not engage in eating in the time immediately preceding the performance of a Biblical Mitzvah, as one may become […] Read More
The Arvit prayer consists of the Shema and its blessings, followed by the Amida. There are situations in which one arrives to the synagogue for Arvit and […] Read More
The Shuhan Aruch (O.H. 37:1) writes that there is great reward for donning Tefilin, but that one who willingly does […] Read More
The Shulhan Aruch (O.H. 37:3) states that a father must purchase Tefilin for a minor who can control himself from […] Read More
The Gemara (Berachot 21a) learns from the verse (Devarim 32:3) “Ki Shem Adona-i Ekra Havu Godel Lelo-henu” that there is […] Read More
The Shulhan Aruch (O.H. 47:2) states that Birkot Hatorah are recited whether one will study Tanach, Mishna, Gemara, and according […] Read More
The Shulhan Aruch (Orah Haim 4:1) rules that upon waking up in the morning, one should wash one’s hands and recite the blessing […] Read More
The Shulhan Aruch (Orah Haim 4:10) instructs that when performing Netilat Yadayim, one should fill the vessel with one’s right hand, pass it to […] Read More
The Shulhan Aruch (O.H. 551:2) says that as of Rosh Hodesh Av, any joyful business deailngs are forbidden. Examples of […] Read More