1) Just as with the Melacha of Bishul, if transgressed it is forbidden to eat the cooked food until after Shabbos, so too with the Melacha of Borer.
If the Melacha of Borer was transgresses B'Shogeg, accidentally, the food should not be eaten by anyone for the duration of that Shabbos. (See Pri Megadim, Aishel Avraham, beginning of Siman 319)
In cases of great necessity, there is room for leniency to allow the food to be used. (See Mishna Berura Siman 318:7 and Biur Halacha beginning of Siman 319 where they allow for the leniency based on the ruling of the Gaon of Vilna)
2) If one transgressed the Melacha of Borer B'meizid, intentionally, the food may not be eaten by anyone for the duration of Shabbos, and for the person who did the separating, possibly forever. (See Pri Megadim ibid.)
Halachos for Shabbos Kodesh
1) One who transgresses the Melacha of Borer, and thus causes the food to become prohibited for this Shabbos, cannot rectify their actions by placing the separated item back into the mixture, as once it was separated the item remains forbidden for the duration of Shabbos, or perhaps forever if done intentionally. (Pri Megadim ibid.)
There is no difference in the aforementioned Halacha between Shogeg and Meizid. (See Chazon Ish Siman 37:27 Dibur Hamaschil Haya. See also Shu"t Minchas Shlomo Siman 5:3)
2)If the item that was separated is something that is only prohibited as a Chumra, a stringency, but isn't prohibited M'Ikar Hadin (such as mixtures whose components are distinctly noticeable, or fruit that was peeled not immediately before the meal, and other such cases where some Poskim are lenient and others are stringent, many of which we have discussed in the past few weeks) there is further room for leniency in allowing the items to be used B'dieved, in cases of necessity. (See Pri Megadim, Mishbetzos Zahav, Siman 319:2 towards the end and Biur Halacha end of Siman 321 Dibur Hamaschil Liklof where he quotes the opinion of the Rambam that peeling fruits is allowed even not immediately before eating)
With endless thanks and praise to Hashem, this brings us to the end of our journey into the fascinating Halachos of Borer.
We shall now take a small break from Hilchos Shabbos and starting on Sunday, and for the next few weeks B'Ezras Hashem, we will review some of the timely Halachos of the month of Adar, the Arba Parshiyos and Purim.
The Dvar Torah below, submitted by a daily reader, is from Rav Avraham Schorr Shlita regarding the power of Tefilah on Purim Katan (today)
He quoted a Chidushei Harim that explained a reason for the mitzvah of "chayav inush lbisumei bepuryah", the mitzvah of drinking on Purim.
He told a story that happened in the times of the Bal Shem Tov. There was a terrible decree against the Jews, everybody prayed and did various mitzvahs but nothing changed and the decree was still in place. Finally the Bal Shem Tov instructed one of his followers to go to a distant town and find a certain drunkard and bring him back to the Bal Shem Tov. The messenger was advised not to allow the drunkard to drink so that he would be sober when he was brought to the Bal Shem Tov. When the drunkard was brought to the Bal Shem Tov, he asked the drunkard for a bracha that the decree be abolished, he gave a bracha and immediately the decree was annulled.
The Bal Shem Tov explained to his close followers that this person had done an unbelievable mitzvah of saving a girl; the mitzvah of Pidyun Shevuyim and in shamayim they were so moved that it was decreed that whatever this person would ask for would be granted immediately. Suddenly in shamayim there was a big debate, how can a simple person be given such unbelievable power of blessing, maybe he will use it for the wrong things? So they decreed that he would be a drunkard all the time so he would not even realize this power that was given to him.
"THE CHIDUSHEI HARIM EXPLAINED THAT ON PURIM THERE IS A LAW THAT "KOL HAPOSHET YAD NOSNIN". ANYONE WHO ASKS YOU HAVE TO GIVE. THIS IS TRUE ALSO REGARDING PRAYING, WHEN WE DAVEN TO HASHEM HE HAS TO ANSWER OUR REQUESTS. SO TO COUNTER THIS UNBELIEVABLE POWER OF PRAYER, THE CHACHOMIM MADE THE LAW OF DRINKING ON PURIM SO THAT WE DON'T USE THE DAY FOR PRAYING FOR THE WRONG THINGS. THE CHIDUSHEI HARIM CONTINUES THAT IF SOMEBODY FEELS THAT HE WANTS TO BE SMARTER THEN THE CHACHOMIM AND HE WON'T DRINK AND WILL SIT AND DAVEN ALL DAY LONG, HE IS WRONG FOR NOT LISTENING TO THE CHACHOMIM."
THERE IS A MISHNA IN MEGILLAH THAT SAYS "EIN BAIN ADAR RISHON L'ADAR SHENIE ELE KRIAS MEGILLAH UMATONAS LEVYONIM BILVAD"; THERE IS NO DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE FIRST ADAR AND THE SECOND ADAR ONLY THAT YOU CAN NOT DO YOUR OBLIGATION OF READING MEGILLAH AND PRESENTS FOR THE POOR.
THE POWER OF PRAYER REMAINS EXACTLY THE SAME; HOWEVER, BY THE FIRST ADAR THE RABBIS DID NOT MAKE AN OBLIGATION TO DRINK.
SO HERE WE HAVE A DAY THAT HAS THE TREMENDOUS POWER OF PRAYER AND THE CHACHOMIM DID NOT COUNTER IT WITH AN OBLIGATION TO DRINK.
LET US USE THIS FRIDAY TO DAVEN TO HASHEM FOR ALL THE RIGHT THINGS, KLAL YISROEL IS LIVING THROUGH DIFFICULT TIMES AND THERE ARE MANY THINGS TO DAVEN FOR...WE SHOULD BE ALL BE ZOCHE TO SEE MOSHIACH BMIHERA BYOMEINU.
THIS SHOULD BE A ZECHUS FOR THE NESHAMA OF MOSHE DOVID BEN PINCHUS DOV, HIS NESHAMA SHOULD HAVE AN ALIYA.
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 pages on the Halacha For Today website.
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Reader's Question:
Is someone supposed to answer Baruch Hu U'varuch Shemo on Friday night after the Shemonah Esreh of Maariv when the Chazan says the birkas Me'ein Sheva?
Most of the congregation does not answer. Yet, I heard one individual answer. What is the halachah? Also, what is the source?
Answer:
I did not find anyone that specifically says to say it.
I did, however, find that the Aruch HaShulchan Siman 268:17 as well as the Siddur Shla, Sidur Otzar Hatefilos and Sidur Ya'vetz all say that when the Chazan says this Bracha following Magen Avos the congregation should be quiet and not say anything at all.
The Gaon of Vilna and others rule that the congregation should not even say "Magen Avos" themselves and only the Chazan should say it and the Bracha following it.
This means that the congregagtion must hear it from the Chazan as he is being Motzei them. As with every Bracha that one is being exempt with, no Baruch Hu U'Varuch Shemo should be interjected.
CHIZUK CORNER
As a Zechus for the Refuah Shelaima of one of the Gedolei HaDor, the Telzer Rosh Yeshiva , HaRav Chaim Stein Shlita, R' Chaim Yaakov ben Chasya Miriam, B'soch Sha'ar Cholei Yisroel, we will B'Ezras Hashem post here each day a short inspirational thought to help us all improve our lives and grow in our service of our Father in heaven, HaKadosh Baruch Hu.
IF YOU HAVE SOMETHING MEANINGFUL FOR THIS SECTION, PLEASE EMAIL IT TO ME. THANK YOU AND TIZKEH L'MITZVOS!
אל תתיאש מן הרחמים
Chizuk For Today:
Every time you act kindly, the world has more kindness.
Every time you are compassionate, the world has more compassion.
Every time you smile to someone, the world is a more cheerful place.
Every time you help transform someone's worry into serenity, the world is a more serene place.
Every time you calm someone who is angry, the world is a more pleasant place.
Every time you give money to charity, the world is a more charitable place.
Every time you encourage someone to do something for others, you are creating a partner to make a better world.
Some people spend way too much time complaining about the awful state the world is in. There is too much aggression and violence. There is too little kindness and compassion. There is too much anger and depression and too little serenity and joy.
If someone complains and complains, the world is still full of whatever it is the person is complaining about and now more complaining has been added. Conversely, if someone spreads compassion and kindness, the world improves. The ripple effect can spread these positive qualities. A little positive action is more beneficial than a mountain full of complaints.
Every time you visit someone who is ill, you are making the world a kinder place to live in.
Every time you comfort a mourner, you are making the world a kinder place to live in.
Every time you judge someone favorably, you are making the world a kinder place to live in.
Every time you lend one of your possessions to someone, you are making the world a kinder place to live in.
Every time you help a stranger find his way, you are making the world a kinder place to live in.
What comes out from all of this is that there is no such thing as an insignificant kind act. Because every time you do an act of kindness you are elevating the world we live in.
Submitted by daily reader, C.S.; Taken from Kindness: Making a Difference in People's Lives: Formulas, stories, and insights
By Rabbi Zelig Pliskin ;Shaar Press
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