1) There are three primary Yesodos (foundations) necessary to accomplish true Teshuva, repentance. (See Rambam Hilchos Teshuva Perek 2 Halacha 2)
They are:
a) Charata , regretting having transgressed the sin.
b) Vidui , verbally enumerating each sin that was transgressed.
c) Azivas HaChet, Letting go of the sin and genuinely resolving to never repeat it.
2) The three are further expanded upon by the Rishonim (including Rabbeinu Yonah in Sefer Sha'arei Teshuva beginning Sha'ar 1:10)
into 20 Ikarim, more detailed expansion of the aforementioned three
Yesodos, which include different aspects to achieve a proper and
everlasting Teshuva.
While
the three primary Yesodos do result in Teshuva Shelaima (complete
return to Hashem), the additional twenty achieve further cleansing to
reverse the negative effects of the sins. (See Sefer Chareidim Perek 63)
Tomorrow, B'Ezras Hashem, we will begin listing the 20 Ikarim.
QUESTION&ANSWER CORNER
Reader
Submitted Questions of interest on topics related to Halachos we
covered, as well as other interesting topic and Answers.
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. Questions can be emailed to HalachaForToday@Gmail.com
QUESTION:
What's
the story with leaving water uncovered overnight? I always thought that
is was Assur but someone recently mentioned to me that Tosefos holds
it's not a Sakana anymore so it's therefore permissible. 1. Is it Muttar or Assur? 2. If Assur, just water or all liquids? 3. What is considered "uncovered"? Is a pitcher with no cover in the fridge covered or uncorvered??
ANSWER:
In
the times of the Gemara it was prohibited due to poisenous snakes
placing their venom in the water. (See Talmud Avoda Zara 30a and Chulin
9b)
Many
Poskim rule that nowadays when snakes and the like are not prevelant,
the prohibition is not in effect. (See Mishna Berura Siman 160:23 who
rules this way)
However, the Gaon of Vilna and others maintained that the prohibition remais intact even today.
It
is best to be stringent if possible. The Chazon Ish, The Steipler, Rav
Chaim Kanievsky Shlita are extremely Makpid with this and will not drink
such water, nor use it for any purpose!
This applies to water, soda, tea, coffee, beer, milk, wine (unless it's mevushal) and honey.
If it is in the refrigerator, where no snake or other animals can get to it, it is considered covered.
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