Today's Halachos have been dedicated by a daily reader in honor of her husband Yehoshua Ben Esther, with a tefilah to Hashem that He continue to bless their home and that they merit having the Shechina continue to dwell in ther wonderful Jewish home and that they merit to have and raise good Jewish children together.
1)Although, as we learned yesterday, it is important to recite Hamotzi as soon as possible after washing Al Netilas Yadayim, if one indeed did wait longer than the 22 Amos, as long as he/she didn't take their mind off the meal that is about to be eaten or talk, there is no need to wash again. (Mishna Berura 166:6. See also Chazon Ish Orach Chaim Siman 24:30 towards the end in Dibur Hamaschil K'Shenotel L'Achila)
However, if one did take their mind off the upcoming meal, or did talk or make another Hefsek, the hands must be rewashed, and a new Bracha of "Al Netilas Yadayim" recited, as the original washing and Bracha are nullified by the Hefsek. (See Chazon Ish Siman 25:8.)
2) It is permitted to answer "Amen" to someone elses's "Al netilas yadayim" or to a Bracha that you hear, as well as "Barchu" or other Devarim SheBikedusah (sacred utterances) between washing for Al Netilas Yadayim and the recital of Hamotzi (see Kitzur Shulchan Aruch Siman 41:2)
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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.
Although the answers I give to questions are taken directly from the Sifrei HaPoskim, and aren't my own, they are still for study purposes only, NOT for Psak Halacha.
If you have a relative who lives a higher standard of living because they have family who helps them out and they also buy nicer food,clothing etc. but they themselves don't earn so much and they could sometimes use help with paying tution or things like that. Should you help them before helping talmidei chachamim who live in your city who need basic food and clothing?
Answer:
Relatives only take precedence if the level of need is the same. However, if the Talmid Chacham is more in need of the funds, then they take precedence over a less lacking relative. (See Shu"t Chasam Sofer 233 and 234) . Also, according to some Poskim Talmidei Chachamim always come first.)
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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