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1) Knives and other sharp utensils used to cut or grate, which are designated for meat or dairy, should L'Chatchilah not be used to cut [even cold, non sharp] parve foods that will be used at a meal of the opposite class. (See Shulchan Aruch Yoreh Deah Siman 96:5 and Kaf HaChaim Yoreh Deah Siman 96:51 and 52.)
However, if they were totally clean and 24 hours have passed since their last use, the [cold, non sharp] item that was cut retains its parve status and may B'dieved be used at a meal of the opposite class than the utensil.
2) In general, when cutting, grating or blending different foods, it is always prudent to cut a Parve food last (e.g. Challah or a hardboiled egg) as doing so will ensure that any minute food particles that may have been left on the cutting device will be absorbed into the Parve food and not be present next time it is used. (This is in addition to the thorough cleaning of the knife, as an extra precaution) (See Darchei Teshuva Yoreh Deah Siman 96:56)
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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 pages 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.
I am under the impression that some do not recite the Kel Moleh on the yarzeit for their parents. Does this minhag of saying Kel Moleh apply equally to Shabbos and during the week?
Answer:
As far as I know, Keil Malei should be said on a Yahrtzeit of a parent.
It is not said on any day that Tachnun isn't said. On any other days, even on Shabbos (if it would have Tachnun otherwise) it is indeed said.
See Igros Moshe Orach Chaim Vol. 2 Siman 74 for the reasons for this.
As an interesting side point, see Sefer Margoliyos HaYam Sanhedrin 96b Os 15 where he quotes the Shla HaKadosh that the text of "Tachas Kanfei HaShechinah" that is said in Kel Malei Rachamim is only for converts to Judaism, whereas Jews by birth should say "Al Kanfei HaShechinah".
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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