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Megillah — 22 articles
Hefsek During Megillah Reading
Am I allowed to Lein Megillah on Mivtzoim with an earphone in one ear on low volume as an Unterzoger?
If a person on Mivtzoim says he can only do one, either Megillah or Tefillin, which should be done?
מה הדין אם הבעל קריאה טעה וקרא במגילה ב’אמרם תחת כ’אמרם, או קרא ב’פניהם תחת ל’פניהם?
מה עדיף – לקרוא מגילה למעט אנשים או לזכות יותר יהודים במצות משלוח מנות?
ליל טבילה במוצאי תענית אסתר ליל קריאת המגילה. איך תנהג האשה? האם יכולה לטבול קודם מגילה? אם כן, האם זה הדרך הנכון?
If I’m reading Megillah and a nearby Minyan is saying Kedusha, what should I do?
I know that one cannot leave the room in middle of Torah reading. How about Haftorah or Megillah (he was already Yotze)?
Reading Megillah in a Shooting Range
Is one allowed to study on Shabbos for a test?
נאנס ולא היה יכול לקרות את המגילה בי”ד האם יסע לעיר מוקפת
I was asked by a modern orthodox shul to read megillah for them. Am I allowed to do it even though it will also be live on zoom? Do I have to make it clear that they do not fulfill their obligation?
תליית המגילה באויר
Using a Megaphone for Megillah Reading
Can we read Megilla with a microphone this year (5781), due to Covid?
Can a Woman Read the Megillah?
Can Megilah be read early on Leil purim (if that’s the only way to have these people hear Megilah)?
Eating Before Megillah
If the reason I would buy a Megillah is only for Mivtzoim, may I pay for it with Maaser?
What age is considered “age of Chinuch”, regarding bringing a child to Shul to hear Megillah?
We will be having a teen Purim party with Megilla reading. To be able to make a Bracha after Megilla, would it require 10 male Jews, or even girls are included in the 10?
Following the Megillah Laining from a Chumash
More Topics — 29 articles
Is there an Inyan or Hora’ah from the Rebbe to dance during Adar?
Is ב’ שערות needed for Parshas Parah? Parshas Zachor
Missing Zachor for the sake of Mivtzoyim Parshas Zachor
Is it permissible to bang the floor with your feet after they read Parshas Zachor? Parshas Zachor
Is there an Inyan to read Parashas Zachor from a Sefer Torah if there is no Minyan? Parshas Zachor
I usually listen to Krias HaTorah while sitting. Is there a need for me to stand for the reading of Zachor? Parshas Zachor
Parshas Zachor and Covid Parshas Zachor
Can a Sefardi fulfill his biblical obligation of hearing Parashas Zachor in an Ashkenazy shul / Ba’al koreh? Parshas Zachor
Is there a preference to hear Parshas Zachor specifically from a Sefer Torah which has פצוע דכא with an א? Parshas Zachor
בענין קריאת ההפטורה בצום למנהג בני עה”מ Taanis Esther
Can I get a haircut on Taanis Esther? Taanis Esther
How should I commemorate a Yartzeit on Taanis Esther? Taanis Esther
May I brush my teeth on Taanis Esther, without swallowing any water? Taanis Esther
I don’t have half dollar coins, nor does anyone in my town. How can I give Machatzis Hashekel? Machatzis Hashekel
I see many people pick up the coins from Machatzis Hashekel a bunch of times when giving it. Is there a reason for this? Machatzis Hashekel
Which half dollar coin qualifies for Machtzis Hashekel? Can I use a coin that is only 40% silver? Machatzis Hashekel
If a woman herself gives Machatzis Hashekel, Should her husband also give for her, or its unnecessary? Machatzis Hashekel
Are women obligated in Machatzis Hashekel? Machatzis Hashekel
My son wants to get dressed as a Levi for Purim Costumes
האם אפשר לצבוע שערות הראש והזקן בצבע חולף לצהוב או כחול ושאר צבעים בפורים (כדרך הליצנים)? Costumes
Does a cape need Tzitzis? Costumes
לא נשאר בראש המגילה חלק כדי להקיפה בו Writing a Megillah
What should I do if I forgot to say the word before writing in a Megilla? Is there a difference between a megila and sta”m? Writing a Megillah
Can I listen to music and Shiurim when I write a Megillah and Sta”m? Writing a Megillah
I’m using a Chabad Megillah and I noticed that there are differences in the Megila; there isn’t a space before passuk 3 of perek 8. Writing a Megillah
Does a Sofer who knows the Megillah by heart and is writing מתוך הכתב need to say the words before he writes them? Writing a Megillah
Can a Sofer write a few Pesukim from Megillas Esther which I would frame and hang on the wall? Writing a Megillah
רֹב בָּנָיו וְקִנְיָנָיו עַל הָעֵץ תָּלִיתָ
האם מותר לעשות כביסה בפורים, היינו כשלא לצורך פורים?
Megillah
Hefsek During Megillah Reading
Am I allowed to Lein Megillah on Mivtzoim with an earphone in one ear on low volume as an Unterzoger?
If a person on Mivtzoim says he can only do one, either Megillah or Tefillin, which should be done?
מה הדין אם הבעל קריאה טעה וקרא במגילה ב’אמרם תחת כ’אמרם, או קרא ב’פניהם תחת ל’פניהם?
מה עדיף – לקרוא מגילה למעט אנשים או לזכות יותר יהודים במצות משלוח מנות?
ליל טבילה במוצאי תענית אסתר ליל קריאת המגילה. איך תנהג האשה? האם יכולה לטבול קודם מגילה? אם כן, האם זה הדרך הנכון?
If I’m reading Megillah and a nearby Minyan is saying Kedusha, what should I do?
I know that one cannot leave the room in middle of Torah reading. How about Haftorah or Megillah (he was already Yotze)?
Reading Megillah in a Shooting Range
Is one allowed to study on Shabbos for a test?
נאנס ולא היה יכול לקרות את המגילה בי”ד האם יסע לעיר מוקפת
I was asked by a modern orthodox shul to read megillah for them. Am I allowed to do it even though it will also be live on zoom? Do I have to make it clear that they do not fulfill their obligation?
תליית המגילה באויר
Using a Megaphone for Megillah Reading
Can we read Megilla with a microphone this year (5781), due to Covid?
Can a Woman Read the Megillah?
Can Megilah be read early on Leil purim (if that’s the only way to have these people hear Megilah)?
Eating Before Megillah
If the reason I would buy a Megillah is only for Mivtzoim, may I pay for it with Maaser?
What age is considered “age of Chinuch”, regarding bringing a child to Shul to hear Megillah?
We will be having a teen Purim party with Megilla reading. To be able to make a Bracha after Megilla, would it require 10 male Jews, or even girls are included in the 10?
Following the Megillah Laining from a Chumash
Seudah
כוונה במצוות היום בפורים
פדיון הבן בפורים
These days should a Bracha be made on a gift of food that comes during a meal?
Attending a Community Purim Seudah
Can a person in Aveilus (during the first 30 days) eat the Purim Seuda not at home?
How to fulfill the Mitzvah of עד דלא ידע on Purim
Not eating Matzah 30 days before Pesach
האם מותר לעשות אוזני המן חלביים?
What Brachah are Hamantaschen?
Is there any minhag or halakha to light candles for Mordechai and Esther on Purim?
How can I say Hatov V’Hameitiv over wine at the Purim Seudah, or at a regular meal?
Pores Mapah on Friday Purim
Does one need to include fish in their Purim Seuda?
What Brachah are Kreplach?
Can one serve Milchigs for the Purim Seuda?
When is the best time to make the Seudas Purim when Purim falls out on Friday?
האם מותר לאבל לרקוד בפורים או עכ”פ (אם יש חילוק) בשעת הסעודה?
Can one eat the Purim meal earlier in the day, If they will be doing Mivtzoim later?
Mashke Gezeira on Purim for Bochurim
What is the practical approach towards getting drunk on Purim?
I am going to Mikvah Purim night. For the Seudah am I supposed to Eat meat/chicken if I am going right after to Mikvah?
I am an Avel r”l, And I run a campus Chabad House. Am I allowed to have music playing during our Purim celebrations?
Mishloach Manos
Article: Status of a Pre-Toiveled Gift
What’s the minimum Shiur of a drink for Mishloach Manos?
May I use Maaser to buy Mishloach Manos to give my students?
משלוח מנות בפיצוחים וחטיפים
האם מותר ליתן משלוח מנות בכסף?
Can an elderly couple fulfill their obligation of Mishloach Manos by exchanging plates at mealtime, even though the custom is not to give to the other gender?
Does water, seltzer or flavored seltzer count as a food item in Mishloach Manos?
האם המקבל משלוח מנות צריך לידע מי הוא השולח?
Does a salad with multiple cut up vegetables count as two Manos?
How do we give women on Mivtzoim the opportunity to fulfil the Mitzvah of Mishloach Manos?
Can I order Mishloach Manos online before Purim and have it delivered by a Goy?
When sending Mishloach Manos, does the Mekabel need to receive it in his hand or can I leave it on his doorstep etc.?
When sending Mishloach Manos through a Shliach:
If I send Mishloach Manos to a child (under Bar/Bas Mitzva), do I fulfill my obligation?
Candy for Mishloach Manos?
Is it problematic to include a non-Mevushal wine in a Mishloach Manos gifted to a non-frum Yid?
Can a Chosson send Mishloach Manos to the Kallah?
Can Mishloach Manos be two types of fruit, Like an apple and a pear?
האם יש מינימום שיעור למשלוח מנות?
Matanos L'Evyonim
Can I be yoztei the mitzvah of matanos la’evyonim if I donate to a distributor in Eretz Yisroel?
…May I instead just be mochel it to them and have in mind that its from Ma’aser?
Matanos Laevyonim Online Before Purim
Matanos Levyoinim and Machatzis MaShekel for Women and Kids
Can I buy food for Shabbos for a needy family for Matanos L’evyonim? Or must I give them actual money?
Who qualifies as an “Evyon” for Matanos L’Evyonim?
כמה שאלות על מתנות לאביונים ומבצע פורים
האם מותר לאסוף כסף בפורים בתור ׳מתנות לאביונים׳ עבור מעות חטים – מצות ליהודים העניים ברובם?
Can I use Ma’aser money to give Matanos L’Evyonim on Purim?
I didn’t give Matanos L’Evyonim on Purim. How do I make it up now?
More Topics
Is there an Inyan or Hora’ah from the Rebbe to dance during Adar?
Is ב’ שערות needed for Parshas Parah? Parshas Zachor
Missing Zachor for the sake of Mivtzoyim Parshas Zachor
Is it permissible to bang the floor with your feet after they read Parshas Zachor? Parshas Zachor
Is there an Inyan to read Parashas Zachor from a Sefer Torah if there is no Minyan? Parshas Zachor
I usually listen to Krias HaTorah while sitting. Is there a need for me to stand for the reading of Zachor? Parshas Zachor
Parshas Zachor and Covid Parshas Zachor
Can a Sefardi fulfill his biblical obligation of hearing Parashas Zachor in an Ashkenazy shul / Ba’al koreh? Parshas Zachor
Is there a preference to hear Parshas Zachor specifically from a Sefer Torah which has פצוע דכא with an א? Parshas Zachor
בענין קריאת ההפטורה בצום למנהג בני עה”מ Taanis Esther
Can I get a haircut on Taanis Esther? Taanis Esther
How should I commemorate a Yartzeit on Taanis Esther? Taanis Esther
May I brush my teeth on Taanis Esther, without swallowing any water? Taanis Esther
I don’t have half dollar coins, nor does anyone in my town. How can I give Machatzis Hashekel? Machatzis Hashekel
I see many people pick up the coins from Machatzis Hashekel a bunch of times when giving it. Is there a reason for this? Machatzis Hashekel
Which half dollar coin qualifies for Machtzis Hashekel? Can I use a coin that is only 40% silver? Machatzis Hashekel
If a woman herself gives Machatzis Hashekel, Should her husband also give for her, or its unnecessary? Machatzis Hashekel
Are women obligated in Machatzis Hashekel? Machatzis Hashekel
My son wants to get dressed as a Levi for Purim Costumes
האם אפשר לצבוע שערות הראש והזקן בצבע חולף לצהוב או כחול ושאר צבעים בפורים (כדרך הליצנים)? Costumes
Does a cape need Tzitzis? Costumes
לא נשאר בראש המגילה חלק כדי להקיפה בו Writing a Megillah
What should I do if I forgot to say the word before writing in a Megilla? Is there a difference between a megila and sta”m? Writing a Megillah
Can I listen to music and Shiurim when I write a Megillah and Sta”m? Writing a Megillah
I’m using a Chabad Megillah and I noticed that there are differences in the Megila; there isn’t a space before passuk 3 of perek 8. Writing a Megillah
Does a Sofer who knows the Megillah by heart and is writing מתוך הכתב need to say the words before he writes them? Writing a Megillah
Can a Sofer write a few Pesukim from Megillas Esther which I would frame and hang on the wall? Writing a Megillah
רֹב בָּנָיו וְקִנְיָנָיו עַל הָעֵץ תָּלִיתָ
האם מותר לעשות כביסה בפורים, היינו כשלא לצורך פורים?