1) One should not eat in the street, in public, as doing so is an indication that one has no shame, and can even lead to being disqualified as a witness in a Jewish court of law. (See Shulchan Aruch Choshen Mishpat Siman 34:18, based on the Gemara (Kiddushin 40b) that says that one who eats in public is likened to a dog. See Q&A #161 for more on this topic) 2) One should not drink an entire [normal sized] cup of wine in one gulp, as doing so seems like a gluttonous way to drink (Gargaran). Nor should it be drunk in too many sips, as that seems haughty, rather the proper way to drink it is in two gulps.
If the cup is very small (less than a Revi’is), then it may be finished in one gulp. If the cup is larger than normal, it may be finished in more than two gulps. (Shulchan Aruch and Ram"a Siman 170:8. See Mishna Berura S"K 20-22 for some other exclusions)
Some Poskim maintain that by Kiddush and Havdalah the above doesn’t apply, and the entire Becher of wine may be drunk in one gulp. (See Shu"t Mishne Halachos Vol. 8 Siman 33)
Soft drinks, juices, water or other drinks are not subject to the above Halacha, as it only pertains to wine.
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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 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.
What does one do if one has for example a bagel store and they have these huge coffee machines in terms of toiviling them?
Answer:
If the machines will not work properly if toiveled, many Poskim will allow their use without it.
However, in many cases the parts that have the coffee in them can be taken off and Toveled, or even the entire machine can be toveled, and still work properly if left to dry completely for 24-48 hours after the Tevilah.
If there is no way to do this, a Rav should be consulted for a Psak Halacha.
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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