He had been controlling himself for so long, had come so far, but he just couldn’t hold himself back anymore. Everyone else was asleep, so no one else would even have to know. Internally, he was struggling, pulled in every direction, unable to make a decision. On the one hand, there was a
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How Much Bread Must One Plan To Eat To Require Netilat Yadayim, And Within How Much Time Must This Amount Of Bread Be Eaten?
One who plans on eating a Ke’besa – approximately 2 oz. – or more of bread must wash Netilat Yadayim with a Bracha. Within how much time after
Does One Answer “Amen” if He Did Not Hear the Bracha, or to a Bracha He Heard Via Broadcast?
Even if one did not hear a Bracha recited in its entirety, and heard only the end of the Bracha, he nevertheless recites “Amen.” Thus, for example
The Bracha for Stuffed Chicken, Stuffed Artichoke and Stuffed Avocado
If a person eats chicken which is prepared with stuffing – such as rice – how many Brachot does he recite? Must he recite two separate Brachot –
Must One Recite a Bracha Before Tasting Food?
If one tastes some food or drink purely for the purpose of tasting, and not for enjoyment, is he required to recite a Bracha? This issue is subject
Reciting Tefilat Ha’derech
The Gemara in Masechet Berachot establishes the obligation of “Tefilat Ha’derech,” the special Bracha recited when embarking on a trip. There is a
Nazi Accusations Have No More Meaning
The annual gathering of Conservatives from around the country, CPAC, occurred this past week, and as usual, the trained eyes of the Left eagerly