Age of Chinuch in this context is the age when they are capable of listening to the entire Megillah. The custom is to bring even children younger than the…
Age of Chinuch in this context is the age when they are capable of listening to the entire Megillah. The custom is to bring even children younger than the…
L'chatchilah it would be best to give only foods and drinks that would not create problems later. However, there are opinions to rely on to give in such a…
Women generally are exempt from Machatzis Hashekel. There is a common custom that the husband gives Machatzis Hashekel on behalf of his wife. I have never heard of a…
Girls may be included. Sources: נחלקו בזה - ראה משחא דרבותא או"ח סתר"צ סי"ח (בסוה"ס). שלמת חיים סי' קא. מקראי קודש סל"ה. הליכות שלמה פכ"ג ס"ג. יבי"א ח"א…
Best not to brush your teeth. If this is difficult, there is room to be lenient. Care should be given not to swallow any water. When rinsing your mouth,…
אם הכסף מיועד לספק אוכל - גם אם זה מצות - לעניים בחנם. ובכל זאת, עדיף לתת לאביונים את הכסף בפורים עצמו.
ראוי שכל אחת מה "מנות" תהא חשובה ומכובדת, ולפחות בשיעור "כזית" לכל אחד מהם. [ובדוחק, כזית לשניהם ביחד]. מקורות: שקו״ט באחרונים. וראה שיחת פורים ה'תשכ"ג. ז' אד"ש ה'תשל"ו. וראה מה שכתבנו בגליון…
Woman are not obligated in giving Machatzis Hashekel. However, some give on behalf of their wives and children (even babies) - this custom is mentioned in the Rebbe’s sichos. One…
A listener following the reading from a printed text should not read along with the Ba’al Koreh. If someone in this scenario misses a few words or a Possuk, they may…
