
halacha - What's "halachic" about "Esav hates Ya'akov"? - Mi Yodeya
Aug 5, 2019 · Rash"i in Breishit 33:4 cites Sifrei, by stating: הֲלָכָה הִיא בְּיָדוּעַ שֶׁעֵשָׂו שׂוֹנֵא לְיַעֲקֹב It is a well-known halacha that Esav hates Ya'akov I understand that the word "hala...
halacha - What is the absolute minimum length for peyos? - Mi …
While the Biur Halacha does not quantify what is considered “very very little” one may suggest that the intention is for even the shortest hairs so long as their presence is easily felt. (See …
halacha - Is it a sin to allow others to harm us - Mi Yodeya
Feb 8, 2025 · Is it a sin to and allow others to harm us with disrespect, insults, etc.? Would it be wrong to allow someone to continue harassing oneself?
halacha - Hunting in Judaism - Mi Yodeya
Hunting is generally frowned on in Judaism, and hunting for sport is especially frowned on. However, as hunting is not completely assur, I had the following question: how exactly would a …
halacha - You accidentally broke your fast. Now what? - Mi Yodeya
The Mishna Brura OC 549 sk 3 says to continue fasting if you accidentally ate. In OC 568 sk 3 he says you can still say Aneinu at Mincha if it is a public fast day (as opposed to a personal one). …
halacha - Do surgically removed body parts require Kevurah
If one has surgery (may it never be necessary) that requires the removal of an organ of the body (e.g. a gallbladder or appendix), is burial required? Or can the body part simply be discarded?
halacha - The laws behind the separation of men and women - Mi …
In Israel there is a hot debate because of instances on some communities where extra steps are taken to separate men and women in every day life. For example in some bus lines women …
halacha - Is there an issue with ladies looking at animals when …
Is there an issue with ladies going to the zoo or looking at animals in general when they are pregnant? I've heard it may be specific to ugly animals (e.g. monkeys) so as not to scare the …
halacha - Mixed Gender Gyms - Mi Yodeya
Jul 16, 2019 · Is it halachically permitted for a man to exercise in a gym in which there are women who are not dressed modestly? Does it make a difference if there are no other gyms available …
halacha - Trimming or Shaving the Moustache - Mi Yodeya
Are there any halachic or kabbalistic reasons to forbid (or avoid) trimming or shaving one's moustache? I am defining "shaving" as cutting until there is no visible hair remaining, and …