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Today's Halachos are dedicated by a daily reader, H.G., in memory of her grandfather R' Shlome Zalmen Ben R' Avrohom Chaim whose yahrtzeit is today 16 Av. may his Neshama continue to have an Aliya in Olam Haba!
1)After eating a food item (other than bread) made from the 5 grains (wheat, barley, oats, rye, spelt), fruits of the Shivas HaMinim or after drinking wine, the Bracha Achrona known as "Me'Ein Shalosh" must be recited. It is more commonly referred to as "Al HaMichya..."
This Bracha is referred to as Me'Ein Shalosh, which literally means "Comparable to the three", since the text (which can be seen here ) is based on the text of the three Brachos of Birchas HaMazon. (See Mishna Berura Siman 208:50 for a more detailed explanation)
2) There are Rishonim who maintain the Bracha of Me'Ein Shalosh is a biblical obligation, while others maintain that it is rabbinical. (See Mishna Berura Siman 209:10)
One who mistakenly recites Borei Nefashos after eating something that requires Me'Ein Shalosh has not satisfied their obligation even B'dieved and must still say the Me'Ein Shalosh.(Mishna Berura Siman 202:55)
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 Todaywebsite.
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.
Are there any issues with respect to yichud in chat rooms?
What about corresponding generally with [members of the opposite gender], for the sake of business ventures?
Answer:
The Issur of Yichud is a fence to ensure that no improper activities happen between men and women. From my understanding of chat rooms, they are places where Prikas Ol, Leitzanus, flirting, and other improper behaviour between men and women are prevelant, and often lead to personal phone calls, and even meetings that end up with at best very compromised situations, and at worst with the transgression of very severe cardinal sins.
There is absolutely no Heter or good reason for a frum Jew to frequent these "social" rooms which are structured as uninhibited virtual lounges for the sexes to mingle, and although I can't say that by entering these rooms the issur of Yichud was transgressed, the spirit of Yichud, and the very fabric of Yiddishkeit is compromised by engaging in these "harmless" chats.
Keep in mind that even if it isn't a Yichud proplem per se, it is definitely a violation of Hilchos Tzniyos and is a serious breach of the holiness of klal Yisroel (as the Torah states V'Haya Machanecha Kadosh). Also, it may be a violation of Lifnei Iver Lo Siten Michshol, the commandment against causing another to sin, as many serious sins can take place during and after the chat.
Regarding corresponding with women/men for legitimate business purposes, it's hard to generalize. Every serious Jew must know him/herself and their own limitations and struggles. A Rav should be consulted before any "ventures" with members of the opposite gender are undertaken.
If one foregoes a business venture for the sake of Hashem, no monetary loss will befall him for doing so, as Hashem will surely repay him/her for doing the right thing.
May Hashem watch over us and protect us from the many dangerous spiritual pitfalls of our generation, and may He send us Mashiach Tzidkeinu very soon!
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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