Apr 201 minShaving, and Shaving during Chol HaMoedQuestion: I don't understand why we are told (by some at least) that we can’t shave during Hol Hamoed. Would you also say the same? Does...
Apr 181 minTefillin on Chol haMoedBoth Talmudhim indicate that one is to wear T'philllin during Hol HaMo'edh. The Rif, Rambam, Rosh and Tur all agree that the misswah...
Dec 12, 20211 minEating Mezonoth or Bread Outside the SukkahQuestion: If I go on a day trip with my family during Chol haMoed Sukkot, which involves going to remote areas where there are no...
Dec 12, 20211 minSleeping in the SukkahQuestion: Should I sleep in the sukkah during Sukkot? Answer: Men must indeed sleep in the sukkah under ordinary circumstances. 26th of...
Dec 12, 20211 minThe Ideal EtrogQuestion: What type of etrog should I buy? Answer: One should buy a Yemenite etrog. 9th of Nisan, 5769 Friday, 03 April 2009
Dec 12, 20217 minTaking the Lulav When the First Day of Sukkot Falls on ShabbatQuestion: Should we take the lulav when the first day of Sukkot falls on Shabbat? Answer: Yes, if you are a resident of Eretz Yisrael....
Dec 12, 20211 minBracha Upon Building One's SukkahQuestion: Should I say a bracha upon building my sukkah? Answer: Yes. In accordance with the Talmud Yerushalmi the appropriate bracha to...
Dec 8, 20211 minThe Bracha of "Leshev b'Sukkah"When is one to make the bracha of leshev b'sukkah? Sukkah (bavli) 46a
Nov 15, 20211 minCan we take lulav on Shabbat?When the first day of chag falls of Shabbat, do we take our lulav?
Nov 10, 20211 minDiscomfort in a SukkahQuestion: If it is uncomfortably hot in the sukkah am I exempt from the mitzvah? Answer: One who experiences significant discomfort...
Nov 10, 20211 minBracha in the SukkahQuestion: When do I say the bracha: leisheiv baSukkah? Answer: On the first night of Sukkot one should say kiddush standing up in the...