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1) If there is a knife on the table, it is proper to cover it while Birchas HaMazon is being recited.
Some have the custom to remove the knife entirely from the table. (See Mishna Berura 180"11 for 2 reasons for this Halacha)
The above is only during the week, as on Shabbos the custom is to allow the knife to remain uncovered on the table. (See Be'er Heitev 180:4 for an explanation)
2) Some have the custom to cover the bread that's on the table during Bentching [when reciting Birchas HaMazon on a cup of wine], however, the prevalent Minhag is not to cover the bread. (See Mogen Avraham 180:4 and Kaf HaChaim 180:16. See also kaf HaChaim 180:3 regarding not removing other items from the table before Bentching, Al Pi Kabala)
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 Todaywebsite.
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.
Is one allowed to order something online or from a catalog if there is a possibility it will be delivered on shabbos or yom tov? or if it will surely be delivered on shabbas or yomtov?
Are there issues of disturbing the spirit of shabbos/yomtov because the delivery man will ring the bell or something? or issues of causing chillul shabbos if the deliveryman is jewish? or any other issues?
Answer:
The item may be ordered. If at all possible, try and make sure it doesnt arrive on Shabbos, but if it does, there is no problem about having ordered it.
However, it is best not to touch, and surely not to open and/or use, the item on Shabbos Kodesh for various reasons such as Techum, Muktzah, Uvda D'Chol etc.
If you know for a fact that the delivery man is Jewish, it may be a problem. A Rav should be consulted for 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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