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Laws of the Meal

When to Recite Mezonot During a Meal

Blessings on various foods

Blessing on Baguette Krantz

Eating in Public on the Tenth of Tevet for a Sick Person

Blessed on food and remembered it's a fast day

Birthday Party on the Eve of the Fast

Laws of Minors in a Public Fast

Personal requests

Personal Requests in the Amidah Prayer.

Inquiry about a product in a store for online purchase.

Hafrashas challah

Evening of Challah Separation According to Halacha

Hafrashas challah

Buying Ready Dough from a Store for Challah Separation

Respect for books

Placing Blank Pages in a Holy Book

Respect for books

Elevating the Book Being Studied with Another Holy Book

Bein ha-Meitzarim – The Three Weeks

The Blessing of Shehecheyanu During the Three Weeks.

Loan without witnesses via bank transfer.

Funeral and Burial

Obligation of Tearing Garments in Front of Others