Chaza”l instituted that every person must light Ner Chanuka to publicize the miracle. This applies to hospitalized patients and medical personnel. The following are instructions for lighting Ner Chanuka in a hospital:...
Category - Moadim
Rabbi Yossi Sprung
From the Rabbi’s Desk: A Shift Sh’eila: Shofar or Shabbos?
Question: Dear Rabbi Sprung, This question is relevant both personally and to many physicians. I am a resident in a hospital in Chutz la’Aretz and cannot opt out of working on Shabbos and Yom Tov. For Rosh Hashana, I...
Selected Halachos for Cholim on Tisha b’Av
Seuda Mafsekes Even if a Choleh will not be fasting on Tisha b’Av he should still eat a Seuda Mafsekes because it is one of the Minhagim of Avelus. He is obligated to observe the Avelus even if he cannot fast. He may...
Rabbi Yossi Sprung
