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Daf Yomi in Halacha Topics Parshat Tetzave
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Halachot of Daily Living
Laws related to Berachot What Beracha is recited on papaya? We recite Bore P’ri Ha’Etz on fruit and Bore P’ri Ha’Adama on vegetables. Is papaya treated as a fruit or a vegetable? A related issue is whether or not the first three years of a papaya plant’s fruit is treated as ‘Orla and may not be consumed? ‘Orla applies only to fruit and not to vegetables. … [Read more...]
Ribbit: Matters of Interest
Regarding favors and Ribbit, the following levels of friendship and favors are discussed in Halacha: Acquaintances: Favors one would not have done otherwise: A private favor the borrower would not have done previously for the lender, may not be extended to the lender during the loan period (i.e., using the lender’s alarm clock without permission) even with the lender’s … [Read more...]
Holy Oil: Understanding the Miracle of Hanukkah
A Parasha & Halacha Shiur Summary, Parashat Tetzave by Rabbi Moshe Medrez The Gemara in Shabbat 21b relates the story of the miracle of Hanukkah. Maran asks the famous question (which was asked by many Rishonim): why is Hanukkah 8 days and not 7 days if they found oil that would last for at least the first day? The Tosafot HaRosh gives his own three answers: 1. They … [Read more...]