Today's Halachos dedicated by daily reader, Y.S., L'Ilui Nishmas Binyamin ben Siman Tov A"H. May the learning of today's halachos be an eternal merit for his Neshama.
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1) Vegetables that are cut into very small pieces are also subject to the prohibition of Lisha.
Thus, if one adds oil or another liquid into these finely chopped vegetables they must be mixed gently or in a criss-cross fashion. (See Mishna Berura Siman 321:68. Of course, these finely chopped vegetables need to be cut in a way that the Melacha of Tochen is not violated, as we learned in Hilchos Tochen.)
Additionally, it is best to add the vegetables into the oil in reverse order before mixing. (ibid.)
2) Vegetables that are cut in large pieces, as well as vegetable salads that consist of large, easily recognizable pieces of lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers etc., are not subject to the prohibition of Lisha, and it is permissible to add oil, vinegar, lemon juice or any other dressing in the regular order and mix it in the regular manner as well. (As the liquid does not combine with the vegetables to form a new mass, rather the liquid simply coats the vegetables which remain recognizable as they were previously.)
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Reader's Question:
Is there an issur (prohibition) to have a bed facing the door ?
Answer:
Not an isur per se, but according to kabalistic sources, since a dead person is placed on the floor in the room in which he passed away with his feet toward the door, it is best to not sleep with one's feet directly facing the door. (See Sefer Gesher Hachaim Vol. 1 Siman 3:2)
Some people avoid sleeping with their head facing door, but there is no clear source for this minhag.
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