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1)When
sitting around the table at a meal, it is prohibited to begin eating
before the head of the household or an important person (i.e. Talmid Chacham, Osek B’Tzorchei Tzibbur etc.) at the table eats first.
This
applies even if all the people around the table have their own plates
of food, still they should not begin eating before the important person. (Mishna Berura 170:28)
This
applies only to the main dishes, and not to salads and drinks, though
waiting for these items as well, is considered an act of Derech Eretz.
2) One who does not wait, and eats first, is considered a "Gargaran"
(Shulchan Aruch Siman 170:12 based on the Mishna in Maseches Derech
Eretz Rabbah Perek 7:1. I am not sure of the exact literal translation
of this word, but it from the commentaries on the Mishna it seems to
mean something to the effect of a disrespectful, immodest, haughty
person; definitely not something to want to be.)
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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
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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.
Is
it permissible to take vitamins on Shabbos? E.g. calcium for bone
health? What about taking a baby aspirin on Shabbos -
prophylactically- to prevent head aches, strokes, and for heart
strength, etc.
Answer:
If the vitamins are being taken as a supplement for food,
they are permitted. If it is being taken to fortify the body or to
combat certain medical symptoms. However, Rav Moshe Feinstein Zatzal (Orach Chaim Vol. 3 Siman 54) and other Poskim are stringent, while the Tzitz Eliezer (Vol. 14 Siman 50) and others are lenient.
A Rav should be consulted for Psak Halacha.
Preventative medicine may also be permitted in certain instances. A Rav should be consulted for each specific situation.
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