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Factory Bread in the Aseres Yemei Teshuva
Question: I usually buy commercially baked bread with a hechsher from my local supermarket. Do I need to avoid eating such bread during the aseres yemei teshuva ? Answer: The Mishna (Avoda Zara 35b) teaches that we must not …
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Grinding Coffee on Yom Tov
Question: I usually grind my coffee by hand every morning. Am I allowed to do so on Yom Tov? Answer: The Shulchan Aruch (OC 495:2) writes that it is assur miderabanan to grind food on Yom Tov, though the Mishna Berura (504:1…
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Seeing the Sea
Question: I live in Yerushalayim and I have not seen the sea in over thirty days. I am going to Netanya and will see the sea. What beracha should I say? Answer: The Mishna (Berachos 54a) teaches that upon seeing the ocean on…