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Barechu Bowing

Rabbi Yishai Natan - Q: Is a hazzan supposed to bow when saying Barechu et Hashem? Should the rest of the kehillah bow when answering Baruch Hashem Hamevorach? A: HaRav Tzelah, Av Bet Din of Tehman (Tachliel … [Read More...]

Electric Shavers

HaRav Yishai Natan - Q: What do Sephardic poskim hold about using an electric shaver? A: The Torah says, “velo tash’hit et pe’at zekanecha” — “Do not destroy the corners of your beard” (Vayikra 19:27). The … [Read More...]

Q&A: Light Fixtures in a Sukkah

Question May light fixtures be hung in a sukkah? Hanging a Sheet Under the Sechach The Mishnah (Sukkah 10a) says that if a bedsheet, which is not valid for sechach, is spread above the sechach for shade, or … [Read More...]

Q&A: MEAL ON EREV SHABBAT AND YOM TOV

Question Are you allowed to eat a se’udah (meal) on erev Shabbat or erev Yom Tov? When is the right time to eat se’udah shlishit when Shabbat falls on the first day of Yom Tov? Answer The Gemara in Gittin … [Read More...]

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