Rabbi Isaac ben Abraham Abohab (Spain, 14th Century)
Rabbi Isaac ben Abraham Abohab was a Talmudic scholar from Spain. We do not know the exact dates of his birth or death, or...
Rabbi Obadia Yosef and Halaq meat
Last time (see here) we explained that the Hebrew word "Halaq" (Halak) means "smooth", and Halaq meat refers to red meat coming from an animal...
Why do we cover our heads?
אסור לילך בקומה זקופה, ולא ילך ארבע אמות בגילוי הראש
2:6 "It is forbidden to walk in an upright posture, and a man should not walk...
Giving birth on Shabbat
A woman who is about to give birth (contractions or breaking water) is considered as a case of a hole sheyesh bo sakana, a patient...
Rabbi Ya’aqob Ibn Habib (1460-1516)
Rabbi Ya'aqob ibn Habib was born in Zamora, Spain in 1460. He was one of the greatest rabbis and Talmudist of his time and...
KASHRUT: What is Halaq meat?
From the pesaqim of Rabbi Obadia Yosef z"lAfter the ritual slaughtering or Shehita, the body of the animal is examined by the bodeq, the expert...
Shulhan ‘arukh, Chapter 1 (selected paragraphs)
I have selected mainly the Halakhot which I believe are more needed or relevant for our days. My comments are integrated into the texts....
Shabbat and a life threatening situation (part 2)
As we have previously explained, a life threatening situation requires that the Laws of Shabbat be suspended, and therefore we are allowed (or obligated)...
