Today's Learning is dedicated by a daily reader, E.K.,
as a Z'chus for a Yeshua Krova for the following names:
Yaakov Yosef ben Reizel Yoel Zeev ben Mirel Risa Chava Yosef ben Itte Rivka
These are the three boys in Japan, of which one of them's verdict/sentence is being passed today. Please Daven for them.
Halachos for Erev Shabbos Kodesh
1)Immersing the hands in a body of water which is acceptable for Tevila of the body, is considered an acceptable alternative to washing the hands for "Al Netilas Yadayim" with a utensil [when no utensil is available].
Therefore, one may dip his/her hands into a Kosher Mikvah [of standing rain water], a stream or in the ocean in lieu of "washing" the hands. (Mishna Berura Siman 159:88)
2) One may "wash" their hands by immersing them in a pile of snow, as long as the pile is large enough to cover both hands adequately. (Mishna Berura Siman 160:58)
If the water was transferred to a utensil, it is no longer acceptable to immerse the hands in it, as only in the state where it is Kosher for Mikvah immersion is it Kosher for immersing the hands. (See Mishna Berura to Siman 159:8)
If the water that one is dipping into is suitable for Netilas Yadayim, the Bracha made is "Al Netilas Yadayim". If the water would not be suitable to wash with, the Bracha made is "Al Tevilas Yadayim" (Mogen Avraham 159:31) Halachos for Shabbos Kodesh
1) When washing the hands for Al Netilas Yadayim it is commendable to use a lot of water, as Chazal tell us that one who washes with an abundance of water will be blessed with an abundance of blessings from heaven.
However, one should not do this for the sake of receiving heavenly reward, as we are supposed to perform Mitzvos properly for the sake of Hashem's honor and not in order to get reward.
2) One who is scrupulous in performing Netilas Yadayim properly , yet doesn't find that they are being blessed with wealth, should know that their own actions (or inactions) in other areas of serving Hashem are depriving them of this extra blessing. (Mishna Berura 159:38. See also Kaf HaChaim 159:81)
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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.
Can someone make his/her bed on Shabbos (even after a nap in the afternoon) for neatness reasons?
Answer:
If it bothers them to have a "messy" room then its OK, as this is Oneg Shabbos. If he/she is preparing it for the next use, which will be after Shabbos, then its forbidden.
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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