4 Iyar 5772;19th Day of the Omer; 31 Days Until Kabolas HaTorah
April 26, 2012
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HALACHOS OF CHODESH IYAR
1) The 14th day of the month of Iyar is referred to as "Pesach Sheini, the second pesach" or alternatively as "Pesach Katan, the minor Pesach" (See Mishna Maseches Chalah Perek 4:11)
In the times of the Bais HaMikdash, those individuals who were unable to sacrifice the Korban Pesach in its intended time, on the 14th of Nisan, due to being impure or being away from Yerushalayim, were given a second chance to bring the Korban on this day. (See Bamidbar 9:6-13)
2) Nowadays, when no Korban Pesach is brought, there is a debate amongst the Poskim if this day is considered a Yom Tov and thus no Tachanun recited, or if it does not get a status as a Yom Tov and thus Tachanun is recited.
The Shulchan Aruch (Orach Chaim Siman 131) when he lists the days when Tachanun is omitted does not list Pesach Sheni, and the Mishna Berura does not seem to argue and rules like the Pri Megadim (in Mishbetzos Zahav 131:15) that Tachanun is recited. The Chazon Ish Zatzal recited Tachanun on Pesach Sheini.
However, the Shulchan Aruch HaRav (in his Siddur), the Shiyarei Knesses Hagedolah and other Poskim maintained that Tachanun is not recited on Pesach Sheini. (See also Sha'arei Teshuva Siman 131:7)
Every congregation should follow their own custom.
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Reader Submitted Questions of interest on topics related to Halachos we covered, as well as other interesting topic and Answers.
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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.
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Question:
If one only has a commercial bottle of water (i.e. a Poland Spring bottle) and no cup, may he halachically wash his hands with the water inside by pouring it directly onto his hands? If so, may he drink the water that remains in the bottle afterwards?
Answer:
Yes, if no cup is available, he may indeed pour directly from the bottle onto his hands. It would be best to do this fast, in a way that the most water possible go over his hands at one time, as it must come out in a stream, and not in small drips.
Yes, you may drink the leftover water
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