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Fascinating halachic responsa on contemporary halachic topics by Rabbi Sholom S. Mimran
Laws and Customs of the Chanukah Candles
Chanukah 5786 begins Sunday evening, December 14 (Kislev 25), and concludes Monday, December 22. Where? One should place the Menorah near a window in a main room to publicize the miracle to the family and outsiders. Some light on the front door's left side (when facing the house). The Menorah’s lights should ideally be between 10 and 37 inches (3-10 tefachim) above the ground. However, it is more important to light it prominently and by the window. Who? Amongst Ashkenazim, a
Rabbi Sholom S. Mimran
14 hours ago3 min read
![[29] The Fast of Tammuz, Three Weeks, Nine Days, and Tisha B'Av](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/35585f_6b086ffcbe1c4ec0bb9798448a58685e~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1200,h_900,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/35585f_6b086ffcbe1c4ec0bb9798448a58685e~mv2.jpg)
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[29] The Fast of Tammuz, Three Weeks, Nine Days, and Tisha B'Av
IN THIS POST The Fast of Tammuz The Three Weeks The Nine Days Tisha B'Av Practices for this year (when Tisha B’Av is observed on...
Rabbi Sholom S. Mimran
Jul 114 min read
![[28] Erev Pesach (on Shabbat) Primer 5785/2025](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8506fa2804594e2e8543e98091bbf704.jpg/v1/fill/w_1333,h_1000,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/8506fa2804594e2e8543e98091bbf704.jpg)
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[28] Erev Pesach (on Shabbat) Primer 5785/2025
This year, Erev Pesach falls on Shabbat - a rare occurrence that last happened in 2021 and won't happen again until 2045! But it raises...
Rabbi Sholom S. Mimran
Mar 203 min read
![[27] A Kosher Haircut: The Halachos of Peyos](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/35585f_5d676ac653c24ac2b26d7b29b77c7833~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_636,h_477,fp_0.50_0.50,q_35,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/35585f_5d676ac653c24ac2b26d7b29b77c7833~mv2.png)
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[27] A Kosher Haircut: The Halachos of Peyos
Going to the barber or trimming a child’s hair may seem straightforward, but it’s easy to unintentionally transgress Torah prohibitions....
Rabbi Sholom S. Mimran
Jan 295 min read
![[26] ASARAH B'TEVET - עשרה בטבת](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/35585f_ab0f07a1988741d7bc083ea8a489e00e~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_658,h_493,fp_0.50_0.50,lg_1,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/35585f_ab0f07a1988741d7bc083ea8a489e00e~mv2.jpg)
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[26] ASARAH B'TEVET - עשרה בטבת
Dear friends, A fast on Erev Shabbat is a fairly rare phenomenon, occurring only once every 5.1 years on average. Remarkably, it happened...
Rabbi Sholom S. Mimran
Jan 92 min read
[25] Laws and Customs of the Chanukah Candles
Chanukah 5785 begins Wednesday evening, December 25 (Kislev 25), and concludes Thursday, January 2. Where and Who? One should place the...
Rabbi Sholom S. Mimran
Dec 24, 20243 min read
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[24] The Fast of Tammuz, Three Weeks, Nine Days, and Tisha B'Av
IN THIS POST The Fast of Tammuz The Three Weeks The Nine Days Tisha B'Av The three weeks leading up to Tisha B’Av are a period of...
Rabbi Sholom S. Mimran
Jul 22, 20243 min read
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[23] Erev Pesach Primer 5784/2024
Download or print this guide here THE NIGHT OF EREV PESACH - SUNDAY NIGHT, APRIL 21 Bedikat Chametz / The Search for Chametz - On the...
Rabbi Sholom S. Mimran
Apr 22, 20242 min read
![[22] Hilchos Tzedaka: The Laws of Charity (Part 2 of 2)](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/35585f_cceddcaee910454485aef213a350ec57~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_1333,h_1000,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/35585f_cceddcaee910454485aef213a350ec57~mv2.jpg)
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[22] Hilchos Tzedaka: The Laws of Charity (Part 2 of 2)
IN THIS ARTICLE: Who to give, the priorities of giving, turning down requests, backround checks, how much to give, and three interesting...
Rabbi Sholom S. Mimran
Feb 22, 20244 min read
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[21] Hilchos Tzedaka: The Laws of Charity (Part 1 of 2)
IN THIS ARTICLE: The source, who is obligated, how to give, pledging verbally, pledging mentally, and when to give. INTRODUCTION The...
Rabbi Sholom S. Mimran
Feb 15, 20244 min read
![[20] Amira L'Akum: A Non-Jew's Help on Shabbos (Part 5 of 5)](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/35585f_77c7891d90174750b10e876b79c1c2ba~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_1024,h_768,fp_0.50_0.50,q_35,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/35585f_77c7891d90174750b10e876b79c1c2ba~mv2.png)
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[20] Amira L'Akum: A Non-Jew's Help on Shabbos (Part 5 of 5)
After detailing the prohibition and exceptions, we conclude with some final Halachos and also explain the reasons for the prohibition of...
Rabbi Sholom S. Mimran
Dec 27, 20233 min read
[19] Amira L'Akum: A Non-Jew's Help on Shabbos (Part 4 of 5)
Detailing the final three exceptions when one can use a non-Jew's help on Shabbos and Yom Tov, and how these can be used. BEIN...
Rabbi Sholom S. Mimran
Dec 21, 20233 min read
![[18] Amira L'Akum: A Non-Jew's help on Shabbos (Part 3 of 5)](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/35585f_40722de8f7d3473a979a965958abc489~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_1024,h_768,fp_0.50_0.50,q_35,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/35585f_40722de8f7d3473a979a965958abc489~mv2.png)
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[18] Amira L'Akum: A Non-Jew's help on Shabbos (Part 3 of 5)
We continue detailing the exceptions when one can use a non-Jew's help on Shabbos and Yom Tov, and how these can be used below....
Rabbi Sholom S. Mimran
Dec 14, 20233 min read
![[17] Amira L'Akum: A Non-Jew's Help on Shabbos (Part 2 of 5)](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/35585f_22bbbb175e7e46449cb7d529750ad431~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_1024,h_768,fp_0.50_0.50,q_35,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/35585f_22bbbb175e7e46449cb7d529750ad431~mv2.png)
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[17] Amira L'Akum: A Non-Jew's Help on Shabbos (Part 2 of 5)
We continue detailing the exceptions when one may use a non-Jew's help on Shabbos and Yom Tov, and how these can be used below. ILLNESS...
Rabbi Sholom S. Mimran
Dec 7, 20233 min read
![[16] Amira L'Akum: A Non-Jew's Help on Shabbos (Part 1 of 5)](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/35585f_463a57878bcd4dabaea58a55b9c07504~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_1024,h_768,fp_0.50_0.50,q_35,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/35585f_463a57878bcd4dabaea58a55b9c07504~mv2.png)
![[16] Amira L'Akum: A Non-Jew's Help on Shabbos (Part 1 of 5)](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/35585f_463a57878bcd4dabaea58a55b9c07504~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_1024,h_768,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_avif,quality_auto/35585f_463a57878bcd4dabaea58a55b9c07504~mv2.png)
[16] Amira L'Akum: A Non-Jew's Help on Shabbos (Part 1 of 5)
Debunking common misconceptions... The first thing that we need to clarify is that there are two separate prohibitions involved in having...
Rabbi Sholom S. Mimran
Nov 30, 20232 min read
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