One should avoid discovering the gender of the fetus. Sources: ראה ב״ר סה, יב: שבעה דברים מכוסים מבני אדם וכו׳ ואין אדם יודע מה בעבורה של אשה. וכ״ה…
One should avoid discovering the gender of the fetus. Sources: ראה ב״ר סה, יב: שבעה דברים מכוסים מבני אדם וכו׳ ואין אדם יודע מה בעבורה של אשה. וכ״ה…
Although some have the custom to refrain from buying clothing and other items for a baby until it is born, there is no explicit Torah source supporting this tradition.…
Some are particular not to go to a zoo during pregnancy. There are sources for this custom. If you wish, you may go to the zoo, but do not gaze…
If one is required to eat on Yom Kippur due to medical reasons, a Rov should be consulted in advance to receive specific dispensation from fasting. However, in case of…
A woman after birth - up to and including the third day since birth - need not fast. Within seven days - consult with a Rov. After that period of…
Yes. The custom does not apply to Kivrei Tzadikim. Sources: בכלל, שקו״ט במקור המנהג - ראה שו״ת מנח״י י, מב. ויש שכתבו שהוא ע״פ שבט מוסר כד. ועד״ז מעבר…