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A: Read the wrong haftara. Now what? Sha'arei Efraim (9:19) writes that if the error was noticed before the blessings following the haftara were read, the correct haftara should be read at that point, and the blessings should be said after that. If the blessings were already read, then the correct haftara should be read without any bles... (more) |
— | over 3 years ago |
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Are flowers muktzah on Shabbat? If one had placed a bouquet of flowers in a vase prior to Shabbat, is it considered muktzah? In what scenario would it be permissible to move it on Shabbat? (more) |
— | over 3 years ago |
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Not referring to children by nicknames I have heard there are some who refrain from referring to their children by nicknames. This was a very long time ago, and I cannot recall the reason nor the source. What could be the reason for this, and is there any source to support it? (more) |
— | over 3 years ago |
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A: Fasting 3 fasts. According to Dinonline.org, there doesn't seem to be any source for this custom. (more) |
— | over 3 years ago |
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A: What are the requirements for the body of water used for tashlich? It should be a river or well, and it’s better if it contains live fish and it’s outside the city (Mishnah Berurah 583:8). (more) |
— | over 3 years ago |
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A: Is there any davening unique to being said when alone? Many Chassidim (for example, Chabad) have the custom to recite the Zohar portion beginning Kegavna on Friday night before Barchu. When one is praying alone, they say the final part of the portion, which contains the words of Barchu as well the congregation's response. I've heard that the reason is to... (more) |
— | over 3 years ago |
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Taking pills with letters on Shabbos There are many medicines which are permitted to be used on Shabbos in various situations. However, some of them have letters written or engraved on them. Is it permitted to take these pills on Shabbos? - Does it matter whether it is printed or engraved? - Does it matter if it is swallowed whole o... (more) |
— | almost 4 years ago |
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A: What is the status of a-capella music during the three weeks? Leket Yosher (pg. 106) writes that his teacher (the Terumat Hadeshen) would not say Zemirot during the three weeks, which would indicate that he held that a-capella music is forbidden during this time. Yosef Ometz (A book on customs of Frankfurt am Main) writes (601) that the Zemirot should be sai... (more) |
— | almost 4 years ago |