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RABBI AND REBBETZIN'S BLOG
Insights, notes, and memos from Rabbi Sholom S. Mimran's desk and the Rebbetzin's Monthly Musings

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[8] Timers on Shabbos: How, When, and for What Purpose?
INTRODUCTION The Mishna (Shabbos 17b) records a dispute between Beis Hillel and Beis Shammai regarding whether one can leave materials in...
Rabbi Sholom S. Mimran
May 11, 20235 min read

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[7] Heating Food and Liquid on Shabbos (inc. 'Sabbath Mode' Oven Guidelines)
NOTE: The laws of warming food on Shabbos are numerous and complex with a variety of opinions. This brief overview is merely a summary of...
Rabbi Sholom S. Mimran
May 3, 20234 min read

![[6] Kaddish: The Laws and Customs](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/35585f_e38c333139a040aaa050f983f55b1a6d~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/35585f_e38c333139a040aaa050f983f55b1a6d~mv2.webp)
[6] Kaddish: The Laws and Customs
The General Guidelines: The Kaddish can only be recited in the presence of a minyan (quorum of ten Jewish males over age thirteen)...
Rabbi Sholom S. Mimran
Apr 27, 20235 min read

![[5] A Quick Guide to The Laws of Mezuza](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/35585f_3a665e9a19ba46d895e8be81fd75fcac~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/35585f_3a665e9a19ba46d895e8be81fd75fcac~mv2.webp)
[5] A Quick Guide to The Laws of Mezuza
Why should I put Mezuzos? Primarily because we are commanded to, as the Passuk in Devarim 6:9 states 'וּכְתַבְתָּם עַל־מְזֻזוֹת בֵּיתֶךָ...
Rabbi Sholom S. Mimran
Apr 20, 20233 min read

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[4] Wearing a smartwatch on Shabbos/Yom Tov
May one wear a smartwatch on Shabbos and Yom Tov? Obviously, when touching the screen or buttons, as with all electronics, this falls...
Rabbi Sholom S. Mimran
Apr 11, 20232 min read
![[3] The Early Shabbos Conundrum](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/35585f_a476b60aeb984506982ee31f1a4cec48~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_avif,quality_auto/35585f_a476b60aeb984506982ee31f1a4cec48~mv2.webp)
[3] The Early Shabbos Conundrum
Does a household automatically accept Shabbos at the time when the husband accepts Shabbos early or recites Kabbolas Shabbos?...
Rabbi Sholom S. Mimran
Mar 19, 20234 min read
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[2] Eruv Update, Map, and Info
Dear Congregation, Last week the West Ashley Eruv underwent its expert check with Rabbi Chaim Jachter and the map has been updated...
Rabbi Sholom S. Mimran
Jul 19, 20221 min read

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[1] The Three Weeks - Laws and Customs
Printable version: In the three weeks leading up to Tisha B’av we start diminishing our joy, beginning on the 17th Tammuz (Sun, July 17),...
Rabbi Sholom S. Mimran
Jul 18, 20224 min read
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