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

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  1. Shabbos Chanuka

    Question: When should we light our menora before and after Shabbos? Answer: The Shulchan Aruch (OC 679:1) writes that as one accepts Shabbos by lighting the Shabbos candles, one must light the Chanuka candles first. The Ma…

  2. Spin that Dreidel

    Much has been written about the significance of the four letters on the Dreidel, from ש מונה נ רות, ה לל ג מור (‘8 lights, complete Hallel’ - the Mitzvos of Chanuka) to it referring to the four exiles and their being the same Ge…

  3. Mezonos Bread

    Question: I see that some local Kashrus authorities don’t sell mezonos bread. Why is this? Answer: The Gemara (Berachos 42a) writes that one recites mezonos before eating pas haba b’kisnin. It isn’t clear, however, what t…

  4. Gifts on Shabbos

    Question: I am invited to a Shabbos Sheva Brachos in an area where there is an Eruv. Can I bring a gift on Shabbos? Answer: When one gives a present, the item transfers ownership which is akin to a transaction. Therefore, on…

  5. Washing Hands on the Go

    Question: What’s the best way to wash one’s hands before eating bread when travelling? Answer: The Shulchan Aruch (OC 159:7) writes that one must actually pour the water over one’s hands, koach gavra. Just holding one’s hand…