A well-established Halacha requires one to stand in the presence of his father or mother. One must stand throughout the time that the parent is within viewing distance, until the parent either sits or stands in his/her place, or until the parent is no longer in view or has entered a different
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The Bracha of Yogurt Mixed With Fruit or Granola
People often add fruit to yogurt, and eat the yogurt mixed with the fruit. Generally, there is more yogurt than fruit, such that the yogurt
If a Person Changes His Mind and Decides Not to Eat After Listening to a Bracha
Whenever one hears a Bracha, he must answer "Amen" to the Bracha – especially after one hears a Bracha for the purpose of fulfilling his obligation
The Importance Of Appreciation
A poor person once came to the great Chassidic Rebbe, Reb Shmelke of Nikolsburg early one morning for Tzedakah (Charity), but Reb Shmelke had nothing
Is One Allowed To Talk After Reciting Baruch She’amar?
The Shulhan Aruch writes that it is forbidden to make any verbal interruptions during the prayer service, from Baruch She’amar – at the beginning of
Trouble Ahead In The Oil Patch?
On April 20th the price of oil crashed, dropping to the lowest level ever recorded and plunging into negative territory for the first time in
The Secret To Genuine Growth
The Fetus in the Womb
The Talmud discusses a very enigmatic tale describing the initial stages of your formation. The Talmud explains that when you