The chazzan forgot Yaaleh V’yavo in Chazaras Ha’shatz on Rosh Chodesh. What should he do? I said Shabbos davening for part of my Yom Tov Shemoneh Esreh! Must I repeat my Shemoneh Esreh? There are two Kohanim in shul on a Monday — one has yahrzeit and one is making a bris — who receives the aliyah? May I eat a snack while wearing my tefillin? Whether davening alone or with a minyan, challenging halachic situations often arise that…
This sefer explains fundamental principles and concepts in a short and clear style in order to be able to understand the complicated halachos of hechsher keilim, tevillas keilim, and hafrashas challah.
The fourth volume of Rabbi Falk‘s monumental series on Hilchos Shabbos. His unique method of learning and teaching halachah, and his distinct approach to organizing, classifying, and clarifying the complexity of Hilchos Shabbos are evident on every page. Volume 4 covers these 7 Melachos: Mechatech (Cutting), Kosaiv (Writing), Mochaik (Erasing), Boneh (Building), Sosair (Demolishing), Mav’ir (Igniting), Mechabeh (Extinguishing) More than just the “do’s” and “don’ts”, you will also learn the “why” behind…
A Comprehensive Guide to the Halachos of Mezuzah How does one establish the correct side of the door where a mezuzah should be affixed? Where is the proper placement of the mezuzah on irregular doorways? Which areas and entranceways are exempt from mezuzah? What is the obligation of mezuzah in places of work, storage areas, public…