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Bentching Gomel Upon Recovery
Question: I have just returned home after a week in hospital where I underwent heart-surgery. My doctor said I should ask, should I bentch gomel now that I have recovered? Answer: The Tur (OC 219:8) writes that there is a ma…
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Tefillin Mirror
Question: I see many people use a mirror to ensure that their tefillin shel rosh is placed exactly in the middle of one’s head. Is this necessary? Answer: The Shulchan Aruch (OC 27:10) writes that one must ensure to place on…
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Temporary Mezuzos
Question: We asked a sofer to come to our house to check our mezuzos . He said that it would take him a couple of days until he could return them. Do we need to put up other mezuzos in the meantime? Answer: The Pri Megadim …
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Reciting Berachos With Children
Question: Can I pronounce Hashem’s name properly when teaching children? Answer: The Gemara (Nedarim 7b) warns us about the consequences of saying Hashem’s name in vain. The Shulchan Aruch (OC 215:4) writes that one who says…