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Comprehensive Guide to saying Mourners' Kaddish
Is there a guide that focusses on Mourner's Kaddish, as a sort of guide to get people going when the situation arises (sometimes unexpectedly)? Ideally one that gives an overview of the points in the ...
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Source to learn nowadays halacha
I am a Balat Teshua amd would love to learn halacha systematically to be able to observe mitsvas without any doubt. I have attempted to learn Shulhan Aruch by myself, but I came across some halachas ...
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What are some good modern-era books on Hilchos Shabbos in Hebrew?
Looking for something late 20th Century or later:
Shmiras Shabbos Kehilchasa
Kitzur Hilchos Shabbos
Others? (What did R' Shimon Eider write?)
How do the above compare? Others you'd suggest?
This is ...
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Seeking recommendations for a set of טור ושולחן ערוך
I am seeking recommendations for a set of טור ושולחן ערוך. (A set “in progress” is worthwhile for consideration too — I mostly learn אורח חיים and יורה דעה so I’m not really needing a full set anyway ...
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Halachicly sound ways to bookmark on Shabbat
I would like to know if there are any ways people are using to bookmark/highlight what they are learning on Shabbat, so they can come back to it after Shabbat to make notes etc.
Putting in a bookmark ...
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Hilchos Shabbat shiurim recommendation
Does the community here have any recommendations for podcasts, blogspots, shiurim apps/websites etc. that cover Hilchos Shabbat? Particularly I’m looking for something that is English, understandable ...
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Sefer on bal tashchit
Is there any contemporary Sefer which covers the basics of hilchos bal tashchit, and practical cases of their relevancy.
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Product recommendation: A "Starter" Responsa Set
I'd like a recommendation as to a set of responsa (shailos & teshuvos) that would be manageable for a "beginner," i.e., someone who after several years of hard work can generally make ...
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I can't find where Shulchan Aruch is in Tur v'Shulcahn Aruch HaBahir
Through this site, I knew that there are the Seforim including Tur and Shulchan Aruch, so I am considering purchasing them.
But I'm not sure if Shulchan Aruch is in the book just by looking at the ...
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Resources to improve my Hebrew to learn Halachic works?
My Hebrew is solid - I am able to get around Israel - but when I learn works of Halacha (Aruch HaShulchan, Mishna Berura, Kitzur) I am not able to follow due to not knowing words and acronyms.
What is ...
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Drawing on Shabbes: product recommendation?
I have two young children, one of whom (aged six) loves drawing. Sadly, she often professed to hate Shabbes, given that she cannot draw for the entire day, and I have been looking for a kosher ...
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Whose publisher's Tur and Shulchan Aruch should I get? [duplicate]
Looking for something with clear printing and that has the mishna brurah in it also.
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What is the best book on halacha? [closed]
What is the best book for learning halacha systematically? I'm considering 3 options:
(a) Peninei Halacha
(b) Kitzur Shulchan Aruch
(c) Mishnah Brurah
I'm trying to understand the benefits and ...
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Picture Book for Learning Mishna berura
Does anyone know of a good sefer that has pictures to learn in conjunction with mishna berura?
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Is there a Halachic book on regular fasting?
I’d like to take on regular fasting for health reasons. My Rav permits this. He also permits it to weaken desire.
But there are so many contradictory opinions that are hard to reconcile in the ...
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Gemoro Aliba Dehilchoso Guides
Is anyone aware of a resource (book/website) that is a guide/reference for someone learning pieces of Gemoro in the context of it's halachic ramifications (Aliba Dehilchoso).
For example it will take ...
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What is the best modern day, Hebrew kitzur sefer for learning hilchos succah?
I am looking for something in the style of ספר ארחות שבת. That is, something that has short introductions to each subsection in which the author will explain the relevant background from the gemaras ...
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With what Halachic work should an Ashkenaz start his learning?
If an Ashkenaz Jew wanted to start diving into the learning halacha are there any sources on which halachic work might be recommended to him to start with?
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Good quality Shulchan Aruch series, in audio or video?
I want to have an understanding of common Halacha and have an understanding of halacha.
Do you know any good source for good quality Shulchan Aruch series, in audio or video?
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Seeking a comparison of Jewish and America law [closed]
There are at least several questions on this site about comparisons of Jewish and American law (samples below). I seek an article or book that compares Jewish and America law (where they overlap).
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The Secret of Nature Valley
What, if any, might be legitimate halachik concerns with uncertified Nature Valley granola bars? Their "Crunchy" line of products seems to be certified as OU pareve(?) However, many of their other ...
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A sefer that states the reasons behind the Halachos
Is there a sefer that states the Halachos L'maseah and gives the reasoning as to why the Halacha is the way it is.
I'm looking for a Halacha sefer that states the Halacha as we pasken, but also ...
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Is there an English Shulchan Aruch Audio online?
Is there anyone online that gives a straight English Shulchan Aruch shiur online? Shulchan Aruch not Kitzur Shulchan Aruch.
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Has anyone learned the Sheiltot of R. Achai Gaon with the Netziv's commentary?
Would you recommend it? I really enjoy learning anything with the Netziv and I like the idea of halachic midrashim on the parsha with some ethical messages. It seems like it's a great way to learn ...
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Looking for a book on the historic development of halakhah
Would anyone be able to recommend a good intermediate level book-length treatment of the development of halakhah from the second temple period down to the present day, ideally in English?
I am ...
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Are Uncertified Lotus Biscoff Cookies Kosher
According to the company website:
Lotus Biscoff Products are not Kosher certified.
From Kosher.com:
Note: Biscoff brand products, including Lotus Cookies, that are made in Belgium and are ...
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Yoshon Hand Matzo
According to a recent bulletin from Y. Herman's Guide to Chodosh:
CAUTION ON MATZOS FOR PESACH
Last year we noted that spring wheat flour is being added to winter wheat flour in the production of ...
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Halacha B'Iyun Learning Help
Where can I get hold of a semicha program syllabus or a guide to help me learn halacha b'iyun? I am not looking to learn for semicha just yet but want something to help be focus my halacha seder as ...
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Kitzur Hilchot Arba' Minim
When I went to purchase my arba' minim for Sukkot this year, I realised that I was ignorant of most of the halachot. I told myself that I would learn these halachot before next Sukkot בלי נדר but I ...
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Halacha on the Parsha
What Parsha ספרים are out there that aren't commentaries on the text per say, but rather Halachic Sugyas based on the Parshios (similar to Minchas Asher by Rav Asher Weiss)? In particular, I am ...
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Currently in a marriage with a non-observant Jewish woman and I want to convert to Orthodox
I am currently married to a Jewish woman who is non-observant. I wish to convert to normative Orthodox Judaism and be observant. My wife is agreeable to study with me and keep a jewish home. My wife ...
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Kohen visiting concentration camp [duplicate]
Looking for a book/resource to learn about kohanim visiting concentration camps in Germany. Any recommendations?
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Business models based on Torah
Are there any good writings/books/halacha/teachings on how to integrate values (or certain commandments) of the Torah into a Business?
A friend of mine talked about the way he integrated his own ...
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Books on Sephardi STaM Safrut
I am studying safrut (with an Ashkenazi teacher), but I and my havruta partner are both interested in also learning the Sephardi script for STaM. We are (G!d-willing) about to finish learning a book ...
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English Sefarim on Ma'aser Kesafim
Would anyone know of any English Sefarim on the Halachos of Ma'aser Kesafim(money)?
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Family purity by degree
I have the opportunity to reach out to someone who will be getting married soon, to discuss the laws of family purity.
He has no real connections to any religious community at this point in life so ...
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Sefer on Contemporary Shailos
Would anyone know a sefer on Contemporary Halachic Shailos (=questions) in English (on all of Shulchan Aruch?)
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Halachic Works Western Sephardic and Portuguese Hahamim?
I was wondering if anyone could recommend halachic works by the Hahamim of the Western Sephardic and Portuguese communities if any exist.
I am aware of such things like Keter Shem Tov which detail ...
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Halacha seforim on tefila
Would anyone know of an English, practical sefer on the halachos of Birchos Krias Shema and the rest of tefila (i.e. Shmoneh Esrei , etc. ? )
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Sequel to the Sefer " Laws of Daily Living "
There is a well known Sefer on Halacha called Laws of Daily Living by Rav Simcha Bunim Cohen , noted Posek and author. There is only one volume and the last topic is the laws of פסוקי דזמרה.
Any ...
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Kibbud Av v'Eim Seforim
Would anyone know of an English sefer on Kibbud Av v'Eim which Has a mix of Halacha and Mussar ?
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List of books (sforim) and articles about Jewish war in halacha
What are good books or articles (either for free online or for sale anywhere) on the laws of war, particularly how it should be done today and how it will be done when Moshiach comes?
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Looking For HaMaspik
I am looking for the halachic portion of Hamaspik L'ovdey Hashem by R. Avraham Ben HaRambam published by Bar Ilan Univ. I have found links to it on HebrewBooks, but it isnt there (I guess it was taken ...
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Laws of Shemirat Einayim
I'm looking for a comprehensive summary of the halachas of shemiras einayim (guarding the eyes).
I am not looking for those things which are midat chasidut (extra piety) but rather only those things ...
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Where can I find "Mishnas Pikuach Nefesh"?
Not sure if this kind of question is allowed on here. I've been looking for a specific sefer for a long time and I cannot find any seforim store that has it or that has even heard of it.
The sefer I ...
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Western Ashkenaz Mishnah Berurah
The Mishnah Berurah was composed with the minhagim of the Eastern Ashkenazi kehillot in mind. Is there an equivalent for the communities of Western Europe*?
*The Ashkenazi communities of the ...
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Hilchos Shabbos audio shiurim online?
I'm looking for audio shiurim on hilchos Shabbos. I'd prefer someone who goes through the halachos thoroughly but is very lema'aseh. Any recommendations?
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Is there a the obligation to be MeChadesh Divrei Torah
The mitzvah of learning Torah is well known. But what about being MeChadash Chidushei Torah, innovating Torah thoughts? Does such an obligation exist? or is it enough that I learn what is written ...
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Sefardic and Ashkenazic main halacha book for Even Haezer, Yoreh Deah and Choshen Mishpat?
Besides the Mishna Berurah (Orach Chaim) for ashkenazim and the Kaf Hahaim (Orah Chaim and parts of Yoreh Deah) for Sefardim, what is used to complete the scope of Shulchan Aruch ?
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What is the sephardi equivalent to the Mishna Berura?
What is the sephardi equivalent to the Mishna Berura ? Do some sephardim follow the mishna berura ?
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