Today's Halachos are dedicated L'Refuah Shelaima of Tova Riva Bas Marim and L'Zchus Hadassah Sarah bas S. for Siyata D'Shmaya and Zera Shel Kayama.
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1)It is permitted to move into a newly rented apartment during Sefira. Although not halachically prohibited, there are those that refrain from moving into a newly built/bought home that they own, as this leads to extra Simcha. However, those who are not stringent in this have on whom to rely.
2) If some significant items (such as furniture) are moved into the home prior to Sefira, then according to everyone there is no issue of moving into the home during Sefira, as the initial Simcha of the new home has passed. (See Shu"t Yechaveh Da'as Vol. 3 Siman 30 and Sefer Hilchos Chag B'Chag, Pesach, page 58 in the name of Rav Yosef Shalom Elyashiv shlita and Rav Chaim Kanievsky shlita)
One who moves into a new home, may celebrate a "Chanukas Habayis" during Sefira. It is best to speak words of Torah at this celebration to render it a Seudas Mitzvah. Singing is also allowed, but no music. (Psak of Rav Ovadia Yoseph Shlita)
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QUESTION & ANSWER CORNER:
Reader Submitted Questions of interest on topics related to Halachos we covered, as well as other interesting topic and Answers. Taken from the Q & A page on the Halacha For Today website.
Although the answers I give to questions are taken directly from the Sifrei HaPoskim, and aren't my own, they are still for study purposes only, NOT for Psak Halacha.
You wrote [regarding the proper procedure for Netilas Yadayim] that you first wash twice on the right hand, then fill up the water again and then wash the left hand.
I only see people washing by first filling up the cup and then using that water for your hands (and not refilling in the middle). Is that okay?
Answer:
Yes, as long as there is enough water left in the cup for an acceptable washing (two times on the hand) there is no need to refill the cup again for the left hand
Our holy sages, the Chazal tell us
תנא דבי אליהו כל השונה הלכות בכל יום מובטח לו שהוא בן עולם הבא, שנאמר הליכות עולם לו, אל תקרי הליכות אלא הלכות - one who studies [at least two] Halachos daily is assured a portion in Olam Haba - the world to come. (:מגילה כ"ח )
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