Afikoman – “Stealing“ and Other Related Minhagim
…Bemoadeah,p. 55. See also R’ Harari, Mikroei Kodesh, p. 209 [55] Noheg Ketzon Yosef, p. 222. [56] Seder Haaruch 1, p. 338. However see the Aruch Hashulchan 696:10 who says…
On the Times Commonly Presented for Birkat HaL’vana: Part 1
…to pass from the start of the lunar month to recite the blessing, is attributed to the Shulhan Aruch. These two times are calculated as exactly either 72 hours or…
The Pros and Cons of Making Noise When Haman’s Name is Mentioned: A historical perspective (updated)
…the difference between “arur Haman” and “baruch Mordechai.”[6] The Manhig writes that in Spain the custom was to say “arur Haman baruch Mordechai” after the Megillah reading. The children in…
Comments on This and That, part 1
…can marry a kohen. He would have liked to permit it, but the Shulhan Arukh ruled otherwise. What made the Shulhan Arukh’s ruling so frustrating to Weinberg is the fact…
New Writings from R. Kook and Assorted Comments, part 5
…R. Baruch Ber sat on R. Hayyim’s lap. Just like he sat on R. Hayyim’s lap when he was a young student, R. Hayyim wanted R. Baruch Ber to sit…
Kadesheinu beMitsvotekha – The Function of the Mitsva
…their works of thought and theology. It is not at all surprising that Jewish action is codified in a Shulkhan Arukh entailing reams and reams of fine print on large…
