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

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  1. Havdala on Motzaei Pesach

    Question: Should one make havdala on beer on motzaei Pesach ? Answer: The Shulchan Aruch (OC 296:2) writes that one cannot say havdala over bread. One may use beer, however, providing that it is chamar medina , a national…

  2. Drinking after Afikoman

    Question: I have always found it difficult to stay awake until the end of seder night. Can I have a coffee after I’ve eaten the afikoman ? Answer: The Mishna (Pesachim 119b) teaches that we mustn’t eat anything after the pes…

  3. Checking Car for Chametz

    Question: Do I say a beracha when I check my car for chametz ? Does it matter when I check it? Answer: The Rema (OC 433:13) writes that one should properly clean every room of their house before they do bedikas chametz . …

  4. Taking Challa from Biscuit Dough

    Question: I’m baking a big batch of biscuits. The recipe doesn’t call for any water. Do I take challa from the batter? Answer: The Mishna (Challa 1:5) writes that one isn’t obligated to separate challa from a thin batter …