Today's Halachos are dedicated L'Zchus H.S. bas S.
May Hashem give her the strength necessary to deal with and overcome her struggles and have her Neshama Tehora shine.
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1)Women must remove their rings before washing, as the rings are usually removed when a woman kneads dough or otherwise handles messy things.
However, if the hands were washed with the rings on, if the rings are loose fitting she doesn't need to wash again, as B'dieved it isn't a Chatzitza. (Mishna Berura 161:18. See also Shu"t Rivevos Ephraim Vol. 1 Siman 127 regarding a woman who never removes the ring at all even for kneading dough. See also Kaf HaChaim 161:32)
Many women "hold" their rings between their teeth while washing and making a Bracha. This practice is not commendable as the mouth must be empty when saying Brachos. The best thing is to remove the rings and place them down on the counter or table before washing.
2) Women who wear nail polish may wash on top of the nail polish, since they want the polish there, it is considered part of the hand and isn't a Chatzitza (This Halacha is for hand washing only, and should not be applied for a woman going to the Mikvah, as inthat case she needs to remove the nail polish).
However, if the polish is cracking and brittle and she plans to remove it, she must do so before being able to wash Netilas Yadayim.
Men may not wash on top of nail polish, even if they want it there, as it isn't the norm for men to wear nail polish.
One who has a band-aid on his/her hand must remove it for washing, lest it fall off during the meal. However, if by removing the band-aid it will cause pain or puss to develop, it is not a Chatzitza and may be left on.
If the band-aid falls off or is removed during the meal, the hands must be rewashed before continuing to eat. (Mishna Berura Siman 162:71. See also Sha'ar HaTzion Os 58 where he debates whether the entire hand must be rewashed or just the place where the bandage was)
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QUESTION & ANSWER CORNER:
Reader Submitted Questions of interest on topics related to Halachos we covered, as well as other interesting topic and my Answers. Taken from the Q & A page on the Halacha For Today website. For study purposes only, NOT for Psak Halacha. Questions can be emailed to Halacha For Today)
Reader's Question:
Why does the Shliach Tzibur not complete the entire last brocho, Hama'vir Sheno...... out loud in the morning tefilos?
My Answer:
"Hama'avir Shena" and the "V'Yehi Ratzon.."that follows is one long Bracha. In order to make sure nobody mistakenly answers Amen after "Hama'avir Sheina...U'Senuama M'Afapai" we don't say it loud.
Follow Up question from the same reader:
I don't understand why it is considered one long bracha if the Vihi Rotzon and the last brocha discuss two entirely diffrent subject matters. After all, there are brochos that do not start with Boruch Atah. Why is the Vihi Rotozon not considered such a brocho (brocho ketzoro) and then one would be able to answer amen after Hamavir Sheno. Why is this brocho not accorded the same status as all the other preceding brochos?
My Answer:
Your question, is the Bais Yosef's question (Siman 46 Dibur HaMaschil V"Al Kein Ain L'Anos Amen) ,as it seemingly is two separate Brachos, one about removing our sleepiness and one about the Chesed of Hashem. He answers in the name of Tosefos in Brachos that this that Hashem gives us fresh strength every morning is the greatest form of Gemilas Chasadim from Hashem, and thus it's one Bracha (he is quoting the Kal Bo, a Rishon)
The Gaon of Vilna indeed was of the opinion that it is 2 separate Brachos, but the Mishna Berura and most Poskim maintain that it is one long Bracha.
Our holy sages, the Chazal tell us
תנא דבי אליהו כל השונה הלכות בכל יום מובטח לו שהוא בן עולם הבא, שנאמר הליכות עולם לו, אל תקרי הליכות אלא הלכות - one who studies [at least two] Halachos daily is assured a portion in Olam Haba - the world to come. (:מגילה כ"ח )
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