Community Magazine August 2016

TAMUZ - AV 5776 AUGUST 2016 55 & Reuven ben Aharon Hakohen a”h 7 ARE SYNAGOGUES, HOTELS, AND SCHOOLS, OBLIGATED TO LEAVE AN AMAH AL AMAH ACROSS THE FRONT ENTRANCE? Most halachic authorities are of the opinion that synagogues, hotels, and schools, as well as most public buildings, are not obligated to have an Amah Al Amah . 8 WHY IS THE SHULHAN ARUCH’S SUGGESTION TO LEAVE A VACANT SPOT BY THE TABLE AND ONE LESS DISH SERVED AT A MEAL (560:2) NOT PRACTICED TODAY? In olden times, there was a set amount of dishes served at each meal. Therefore, it would be noticeable if something was missing zecher lehurban . Today, because people have different customs and serve food in accordance with their budget, it would not be noticeable if some food was missing; people would just assume this was what the host could afford. For that reason, some authorities are of the opinion that this law is not applicable today. The Kaf Hahayim still recommends leaving a vacant place setting by the table zecher lehurban , but most people do not actually practice this. 9 WHEN VISITING THE KOTEL (WESTERNWALL), WHAT PROCEDURES DOWE PERFORM ZECHER LEHURBAN ? Those who go by this custom should rip their garment upon seeing the Kotel Hamaravi . The left side of the lapel of the suit jacket should be torn up until the heart (which Hacham Ovadiah and the Kaf Hahaim explain is a tefach ). If one is wearing just a shirt, then the same would apply. It is not necessary to rip two layers of garments, such as a suit jacket and a shirt. The torn garment should not be sewn up afterwards. 10 IF ONE LIVES IN ISRAEL AND FREQUENTLY VISITS THE KOTEL, WHAT GUIDELINES SHOULD HE FOLLOWREGARDING RIPPING A GARMENT AT THE SIGHT OF IT? The Shulhan Aruch (561:5) states that one who frequently visits Yerushalayim within a 30-day period does not need to rip his garments upon seeing the Kotel. However, if visiting after thirty days has elapsed, one should rip his garments upon seeing the Western Wall. The Hidah in his Sefer Birkei Yosef writes that, based on this, one who hasn’t seen the Kotel in more than 30 days should rip their garment, even if they live in Yerushalayim . However, heacknowledges that most people who lived in Yerushalayim did not customarily rip their garment, even after not seeing the Kotel in more than 30 days. Hacham Ovadiah concludes that one who lives in the newer section of Yerushalayim and doesn’t see the Kotel regularly might in fact be obligated to rip his clothing. He proclaims that one who is stringent and does so will be blessed. KEEP CALM HIRE AN ORGANIZER AND 732.703.6475 | info@thesolutionizers.com A PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZER AGENCY BY RECHY ZOLTY The solutionizers is a professional organizer agency directed by Rechy Zolty. Rechy's team will perfectly pair your specific needs with one of their expertly trained organizers from around the world. If clutter is taking over your life or if home disorganization is getting you stressed out, it may be time to hire a solutionizer. DEAL • LAKEWOOD - PASSAIC - FLATBUSH - BORO PARK - WILLIAMSBURG - MONSEY - FIVE TOWNS - TORONTO - MONTREAL - JERUSALEM MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - LOS ANGELES - DETROIT • CATSKILLS A S E R V I C E O F T H E O R G A N I Z I N G S H O P P E : W W W. T H E O R G A N I Z I N G S H O P P E . C OM KITCHEN PLAYROOM CLOSETS MOVING packages TIME MANAGEMENT get your organized get your and learn organized get your organized Starting at just $450 Starting at just $225 Starting at just $75 Starting at just $200 Starting at just $200 ..& more!