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

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  1. Preparing Egg and Liver on Shabbos

    Question: I’ve always prepared my egg and liver before Shabbos lunch. Is that a problem? Answer: The Shulchan Aruch (OC 321:9) writes that the melacha of tochen, grinding, doesn’t apply to food that doesn’t grow from the …

  2. Shaving before Shacharis

    Question: Is it appropriate to shave before shacharis ? Answer: The Mishna (Shabbos 9b) writes that one mustn’t cut one’s hair before davening mincha as we are concerned that they will forget to daven. The Shulchan Aruc…

  3. Guests on Shabbos Tisha B’av

    Question: Can I invite guests on Shabbos Tisha B’av? Answer: The Shulchan Aruch (OC 552:10) writes that if Tisha B’av falls either on Sunday, or on Shabbos and so is observed on Sunday, then one may eat meat and drink wine du…

  4. Gardening During the Nine Days

    Question: My gardener comes every month to mow the lawn and trim the hedges, etc. Can he come during the nine days ? Answer: The Mishna (Taanis 26b) tells us that when the month of Av enters, we decrease our rejoicing. The G…