ArchiveShowing posts from August, 2013
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Opening Post on Shabbos
Question: Am I allowed to open post that arrives on Shabbos? Answer: The Shulchan Aruch (OC 314:1) writes that one may crack open a barrel on Shabbos to get to the food inside. While the Mishna Berura (314:25) allows opening a…
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Folding a Tallis on Shabbos
Question: I've seen some people fold their tallis on Shabbos, while some just stuff it into their tallis bag. What's the halacha ? Answer: The Gemara (Shabbos 113a) teaches that folding clothing on Shabbos is only …
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Beracha on Lightning and Thunder
Question: I learned as a child that one should only recite the beracha upon seeing lightning if they have also heard thunder. Is there any basis to this? Answer: The Gemara (Berachos 59a) teaches that there are two berachos…