במאמר הקודם פתחנו את הסוגיא של נישואי ישראל לבת כהן, שעל פי המבואר בגמרא, ונפסק בשו”ע, אסור לישראל לשאת בת כהן אם אינו תלמיד חכם. הבאנו מדברי הפוסקים שכתבו שכאשר מדובר בצורבא מרבנן וירא שמים, אין צריך לחשוש לאיסור...
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Rabbi Yosef Sprung
Need to Know
Home diagnostic testing has become common, especially rapid antigen tests for COVID-19. The COVID test is performed by inserting a swab into the nose and then into a testing card or cartridge, adding a reagent solution...
The Mohel’s Laser Focus
Following the development of laser surgery techniques in the mid-20th century, an important question was brought before the leading Poskim of the previous generation: is it Halachically permissible to perform a Bris...
Torn to Pieces
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Doing It The Right (Usual) Way – Part II
In the previous essay, we discussed an important principle regarding Pikuach Nefesh. In general, when faced with a life-threatening situation and two options for intervention, one of which involves desecrating Shabbos...
