Category: Daily Moroccan Halachot
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
Given Birkat Hamazon’s importance among blessings, the Gemara (Pesahim 105a) discusses whether warrants being recited over a cup of wine. To […] Read More
The Gemara (Pesahim 107a) discusses alternative beverages for wine, known as Hamar Medina, (lit. “wine of the province”), which are considered […] Read More
The Shulhan Aruch (Orah Haim 183:9) rules that one must sit down with a sense of reverence to recite Birkat Hamazon, […] Read More
The Gemara (Berachot 46a) discusses the importance of a guest reciting Birkat HaOre’ah, a special prayer in Birkat Hamazon for one’s host when […] Read More
The Shulhan Aruch (Orah Haim 202:12) rules that the blessing over a fruit which is customarily eaten both raw and cooked, such as […] Read More