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1) One who had a miracle happen to him/her, should give Tzedaka to the best of their ability, especially to support Torah study.
When giving this Tzedaka it is good to say the following: "I am giving this Tzedaka; May it be the will of Hashem that this Tzedaka be considered in the place of a Korban Todah (Sacrifice of thanksgiving) which I would have been obligated to bring in the times of the Bais HaMikdash"
It is also praiseworthy, as a way of expressing thanks for the miracle to recite the portion of the Korban Todah (VaYikra 7:12. See Shulchan Aruch HaRav Siman 1:9), and also to do (i.e. donate) something in the city which will benefit the population of the city.
Also, each year on the anniversary of the day of the miracle it is especially important to thank Hashem for being saved, and be happy and spread the word to other people about the kindness of Hashem. (Mishna Berura Siman 218:32. See commentary of S'forno to VaYikra 7:11 where he writes that the reason that the Torah required so much bread to be brought when bringing a Korban Todah, is in order to make the one bringing the offering call his friends to help him finish it all, and thus word of the miracle will be spread. )
2) Some people have the custom to make a Seduas Hoda'ah, a feast of thanks, each year on the anniversary of the miracle. (See Kaf HaChaim 218:60.See also Chayei Adam Klal 155:41 for a lengthy discussion)
This Seudah is considered a Seudas Mitzvah, as any feast made to commemorate the wondrous ways of Hashem is a Mitzvah (See Mishna Berura Siman 697:2. See also Shu"t Chavas Yair Siman 70 and Shu"t Chasam Sofer Yoreh Deah Siman 233)
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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 pages 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.
May a frum (orthodox) family attend a Jewish wedding that is officiated by a Conservative Rabbi?
If not, can they attend a wedding where there is one Orthodox Rabbi and One Conservative Rabbi in attendance; the Orthodox Rabbi doing the Ketuba and the Conservative Rabbi doing the ceremony?
Answer:
If a conservative rabbi is the one officiating (mesader Kidushin), a frum person my not be at such a wedding.
If an orthodox rabbi is officiating, there is no prohibition to be there, but it should be avoided unless absolutely necessary to be there.
If this wedding is taking place inside their temple (Bais HaKnesses) it could be more problematic, and the orthodox rabbi may not even be allowed to go and officiate. A Rav must be consulted for Halacha L'Ma'aseh.
It doesnt matter who reads the kesuba. The main piece of information that is the deciding factor is who is officiating. (Mesader Kidushin)
(See Shu"t Igros Moshe Even HaEzer Vol. 2 Siman 17 and Vol.4 Siman 16)
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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