The Shulhan Aruch writes that it is forbidden to make any verbal interruptions during the prayer service, from Baruch She’amar – at the beginning of the Pesukeh De’zimra section of the service – until after the Amida. Later Poskim (Halachic authorities) clarify that this includes the Chazan’s
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Fast Days – Rinsing One’s Mouth with Water, Chewing Gum and Taking Pills
Is it permissible to rinse one’s mouth out with water on a fast day? Although it is forbidden to rinse one’s mouth on Yom Kippur and Tisha B’Av, one
Mailing Letters That Will be Handled on Shabbat
The Shulchan Aruch discusses the delivery of mail by non-Jews on Shabbat. Is it permissible to drop a letter in a mailbox on Erev Shabbat, which will
The Status Of Someone Praying Outside Of The Minyan
The Halachot governing Minyan require that all ten men assemble together in the same room. The Shulchan Aruch rules that someone standing outside the
Dollar Stores Make Sense And Dollars
It's no secret that retail is on the ropes. Scores of huge chain stores that once dominated the U.S. landscape have gone bankrupt and many more were
May e-Commerce be Conducted on Shabbat?
E-Commerce continues to grow as an up and coming way to create income. The prevalence of e-commerce poses a question regarding Shabbat. Must one
When Must One Stand in His Parent’s Presence?
A well-established Halacha requires one to stand in the presence of his father or mother. One must stand throughout the time that the parent is