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

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  1. Maaser from Gifts

    Question: Does one need to take maaser from gifts? Answer: Tosafos (Taanis 9a) quotes the Sifri (Devarim 14:22), which states that the mitzva of maaser , tithing one’s crops, applies equally to other forms of income. Althoug…

  2. Delayed Tisha B’av

    Question: When Tisha B’av falls on Shabbos and so is observed on Sunday, are the restrictions lifted earlier? Can I shower, shave and listen to music on Sunday night? Answer: The Gemara (Taanis 29a) writes that the Beis Ham…

  3. Accidental Beracha on Meat During the Nine Days

    Question: I forgot that it was the nine days and I prepared some meaty food for myself. I only remembered once I had said the beracha. What should I have done? Answer: The Gemara (Taanis 26b) forbids eating meat and drinkin…

  4. Music Lessons During the Three Weeks

    Question: Can my children continue their music lessons throughout the three weeks ? Answer: The Mishna Berura (551:16) writes that one mustn’t listen to music during the three weeks between Shiva Asar B’tammuz and Tisha B’a…

  5. Baruch Sheptarani for Girls

    Question: I was once at a shul where someone said baruch sheptarani for his daughter’s bas mitzva . Should I say it for my daughter’s bas mitzva ? Answer: The Rema (OC 225:2) writes that when one’s son becomes bar mitzva , …