Is it permissible to rinse one’s mouth out with water on a fast day? Although it is forbidden to rinse one’s mouth on Yom Kippur and Tisha B’Av, one may rinse his mouth with water on the other fast days, as long as he uses less than a Revi’it (3.1-3.2 ounces) of water, and he ensures to expel all
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When Must One Stand in His Parent’s Presence?
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
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The Status Of Someone Praying Outside Of The Minyan
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There was no shortage of big news stories around the globe in 2019. Obviously, we couldn’t include all of them but here’s a recap of some of the big