Sefarim by Rabbi Chaim Cohen: Mekor Chaim ↗ בס״ד

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  1. Pesukim on Invitations

    Question: I sometimes receive wedding invitations that include pesukim . Am I allowed to throw them away, or do they need to go in sheimos ? Answer: The Gemara (Shabbos 115b) states that one who writes berachos unnecess…

  2. Leaving Dinner Early

    Question: If I want to leave a chasuna early, what do I do about bentching with a mezuman ? Answer: There are two potential issues with leaving a chasuna early. The first is whether one who is part of a large gathering can b…

  3. Adding Hot water to Cholent

    Question: If my cholent dries out on Shabbos, may I add hot water to the pot? Answer: The Shulchan Aruch (OC 318:4) writes that one can pour hot water into a hot dish that has already been cooked on Shabbos. Yet, elsewhere,…

  4. Bas Mitzva Celebrations

    Question: Should girls celebrate their  bas mitzva  with a seuda ? Answer: The Magen Avraham (OC 225:4) writes that parents are obligated to make a seuda for their son on the day of his  bar mitzva  just as one does when he…