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

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  1. Thermos Flask on Shabbos

    Question: I forgot to put my Shabbos kettle on before Shabbos so took a thermos flask to my neighbours to fill up, though they thought it could be an issue of hatmana . Can one fill such a flask on Shabbos? Answer: The Gemara…

  2. Sukka on Shemini Atzeres

    Question: I know that some people eat in the sukka on Shemini Atzeres while others don’t. My parents aren’t religious and so I don’t have a specific custom. What should I do? Answer: The Gemara (Sukka 47a) writes that there …

  3. Build Sukka After Yom Kippur

    Question:  I heard that one is supposed to build their sukka on Motzaei Yom Kippur, but I don't always have the strength to do so after fasting. How important is it? Answer: The Rema (OC 624:5; 625:1) writes that it is idea…