Excessive consumption of salt is considered universally detrimental to health and significantly increases the risk of experiencing a stroke or myocardial infarction. Due to this concern, medical professionals generally...
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Rabbi Yosef Sprung
Priestly Marriages – Part 2
In last week’s essay, we began the discussion of a Yisrael marrying a Bas Kohen. According to the Gemara (and codified by the Shulchan Aruch), a Yisrael may only marry a Bas Kohen if he is a Talmid Chacham. We also...
Priestly Marriages – Part 1
R’ Shimon says: A Talmid Chacham is not permitted to benefit from any Seuda which is not for a mitzvah. [To what does this refer?] R’ Yochanan said: Such as [the marriage of] the daughter of a Kohen to a Yisrael or the...
Transporting an Elderly Patient on Shabbos
In any case of Sakanas Nefashos, transporting a patient to the hospital on Shabbos is permissible. The decision to do so must often be made by a family member who does not have medical training and, in many cases...
How Much Can You Eat on Tisha b’Av?
Compared to the other fast days throughout the year (Tzom Gedalia, Asara b’Teves, Ta’anis Esther, and Shiva Asar b’Tamuz), Tisha b’Av is more stringent in three main ways: Tisha b’Av begins at nightfall, while all...
Did You Wash Your Hands?
Chaza”l enacted a requirement of Netilas Yadayim upon awakening in the morning, and there are many Halachic details and intricacies related to this Takana. This week’s essay will review particular issues relevant to...
