1. The Reasons behind the Muktzah Prohibition

This article is an excerpt from To purchase this Sefer, click here 1. The reasons behind the Muktzah prohibition:[1] The Sages prohibited moving certain items on Shabbos in the way they are regularly moved during the weekday.[2] The following are the reasons recorded: The First reason- In order that one rest:[3] […]

0. Introduction to the Laws of Muktzah

This article is an excerpt from To purchase this Sefer, click here Introduction: Our sages decreed that one may not move certain items on Shabbos in their usual way. This chapter will discuss the details of this restriction, with regards to which type of vessels the restriction applies, and what forms […]

Learning Torah immediately after

Learning Torah directly after Havdala:[1] It is a proper custom to begin one’s week with Torah learning and hence learn Torah immediately after Havdala. One who does so is assured to be successful in his Torah learning of that coming week.   May one recite Pesukim from Tanach on Motzei […]

An Avel

Havdala for an Avel: An Avel is obligated to recite Havdala or hear it from others. When an Avel recites Havdala he is to omit the verses of Hinei Kel Yeshuasi and rather begin from “Borei Peri Hagafen”.[1] The custom is for an Avel to recite the blessing over Besamim […]

The Nine days

Havdala during the nine days:[1] When saying Havdala during the nine days [Motzei Shabbos Chazon] one is to give the wine to a child to drink [whether male or female[2], although some rule only male[3]] which has reached the age of Chinuch [of blessings[4] although some say also Chinuch of […]