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Eating a Snack Before Feeding Pets
Question: I know that I am supposed to feed my pets before eating. Can I have a snack first? Answer: The Gemara (Berachos 40a) teaches that as one must not eat before feeding one’s animals, asking another to feed their animal…
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Starting Second Night Yom Tov Early
Question: I know on seder night we must wait until nacht to begin the seder. Is it important to wait for nacht on the second night of other yamim tovim ? Answer: The Taz (OC 489:10) maintains that as the first day of yom …
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Feeding Children Before Pets
Question: We recently bought a pet rabbit. I read that one is supposed to feed one’s animals before eating. Can I feed my children first? Answer : The Gemara (Berachos 40a; Gittin 62a) writes that one must not eat before fee…