Adapted from the writings of Rav Shmuel Honigwachs The Pittsburgh nurse speaks. I am The Jewish Nurse. Yes, that Jewish Nurse. The same one that people are talking about in the Pittsburgh shooting that left 11 dead. The trauma nurse in the ER that cared for Robert Bowers who yelled, "Death to all Jews," as he was wheeled into the hospital. The Jewish nurse who ran into … [Read more...]
Bais HaVaad Halacha Journal for Parshat Shemot
Click below links to download PDF versions of our Halacha Journal: Print Full Print Version Shemot Full Version Print 2 Page Shul Version Shemot Print … [Read more...]
Daf Yomi in Halacha Topics Parshat Shemot
Meseches Chulin Daf 31 Daf 32 Daf 33 Daf 34 Daf 35 Daf 36 Daf 37 … [Read more...]
OU Daily Living: Laws related to Birkat HaMazon
Could you please clarify when a kos (cup of wine) should be used for Zimun? Maran in Shulhan Aruch (O.H. 182:1) quotes three different opinions as to when a kos is required for Birkat HaMazon: One opinion holds that anytime one recites Birkat HaMazon one must recite the it with a kos. This entails holding a full cup of wine during Birkat HaMazon, reciting Bore P’ri … [Read more...]
Avissar Family Ribbis Initiative: Ribbit and Heter Iska
What is a Heter Iska? Part I The Mitzva to lend is fulfilled when one lends without charging interest. If one’s business lends with interest he must ensure to structure a valid Heter Iska. Assuming the Heter Iska was executed in a proper fashion, he does not transgress an Issur of Ribbit. However, the Hafetz Hayim gives two reasons why it is preferable to lend without using … [Read more...]