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Lechem Mishne on Matza before Pesach
Question: We have the minhag not to eat matza between Purim and Pesach. Can we use a matza for lechem mishne if our minhag is not to eat it? Answer: Rambam (Chametz Umatza 6:12) writes that one must not eat matza on erev …
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Zachor Without a Minyan
Question: I am unable to go to shul to hear parshas zachor . What should I do? Answer: The Rosh (Berachos 7:20) writes that reading parshas zachor is a mitzva deoraisa that should be performed with a minyan (See Tosafos Be…
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Same Time as the Minyan
Question: I am staying overnight in hospital following a minor procedure and will be unable to attend shul . Is there any preference for davening at the same time as the minyan ? Answer: The Shulchan Aruch (OC 90:9) states th…