There is a well-known custom to eat dairy foods on Shavuot. The Rama (Orah Haim 494:3) explains that the source […] Read More
Category: Daily Moroccan Halachot
The Gemara (Kiddushin 34a) explains that women are exempt from positive Mitzvot that are time-bound and are obligated in Mitzvot […] Read More
Based on the Gemara (Berachot 31b), the Shulhan Aruch (O.H. 102:1-4) rules that one may not sit or pass by […] Read More
May one pray in another language? The Shulchan Aruch (O.H. 101:4), basing himself on the Rosh (Berachot, ch. 2), writes […] Read More
May on drink alcohol before praying? The Shulhan Aruch (O.H. 99:1) says that if one drank a Revi’it (about 86 […] Read More
What is the proper composure for prayer? The Shulhan Aruch (O.H. 95-1-3) discusses the proper composure that one must have […] Read More
As the word implies, the Amida must be recited while standing, but there are situations when this is not practical. […] Read More
The Shulhan Aruch (O.H. 94:1) rules that when one prays the Amida, one should face the direction of Jerusalem. Most […] Read More
Preparing for the Seder The seder plate (Qe’ara or in Arabic “Sinya dBibhilou”) is set up after noon before the Hag; […] Read More
Question: Can Sepharadim rely on the facts that food products that contain kitniyot derivatives such as corn syrup, corn alcohol, etc.. and no hametz do not need a Kosher for Passover certification? Answer: Sepharadim do […] Read More