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==Working on Purim== | ==Working on Purim== | ||
# The minhag in some places is not to work on Purim and in some places the minhag is to work, however, one will not see Bracha that one earns from that work. <Ref>S”A 696:1 </ref> s.v. Ein Osin </ref> | # The minhag in some places is not to work on [[Purim]] and in some places the minhag is to work, however, one will not see Bracha that one earns from that work. <Ref>S”A 696:1 </ref> s.v. Ein Osin </ref> | ||
# From nightfall until one reads the megilla he should not do any work or take a nap. <ref> Mishna Brurah 692:10,15 </ref> | # From nightfall until one reads the megilla he should not do any work or take a nap. <ref> Mishna Brurah 692:10,15 </ref> | ||
==Wearing Costumes on Purim== | ==Wearing Costumes on Purim== | ||
# There is a custom to wear costumes on Purim. <ref>[http://www.yutorah.org/lectures/lecture.cfm/742340/Rabbi_Aryeh_Lebowitz/Ten_Minute_Halacha_-_Purim_Costumes Rabbi Aryeh Lebowitz's 10 minute halacha on Purim Costumes] </ref> | # There is a custom to wear [[costumes]] on [[Purim]]. <ref>[http://www.yutorah.org/lectures/lecture.cfm/742340/Rabbi_Aryeh_Lebowitz/Ten_Minute_Halacha_-_Purim_Costumes Rabbi Aryeh Lebowitz's 10 minute halacha on Purim Costumes] </ref> | ||
# Many poskim are against crossdressing on Purim as a costume <ref> see [http://www.yutorah.org/lectures/lecture.cfm/742340/Rabbi_Aryeh_Lebowitz/Ten_Minute_Halacha_-_Purim_Costumes Rabbi Aryeh Lebowitz's 10 minute halacha on Purim Costumes] | # Many poskim are against crossdressing on [[Purim]] as a costume <ref> see [http://www.yutorah.org/lectures/lecture.cfm/742340/Rabbi_Aryeh_Lebowitz/Ten_Minute_Halacha_-_Purim_Costumes Rabbi Aryeh Lebowitz's 10 minute halacha on Purim Costumes] | ||
*As a general rule, dressing up in clothing exclusive to the opposite gender is definitely a problem. The Torah expressly forbids such behavior: "A man's attire shall not be on a woman, nor may a man wear a woman's garment." Deuteronomy 22:5 | *As a general rule, dressing up in clothing exclusive to the opposite gender is definitely a problem. The Torah expressly forbids such behavior: "A man's attire shall not be on a woman, nor may a man wear a woman's garment." Deuteronomy 22:5 | ||
*Rama (696:8). The reason is that the issur of cross dressing is because it promotes "Znus" but since on Purim it is done just for "simcha be'alma" fun the issur does not apply | *Rama (696:8). The reason is that the issur of cross dressing is because it promotes "Znus" but since on [[Purim]] it is done just for "simcha be'alma" fun the issur does not apply | ||
*Mahari Mintz: he saw many people dress as members of the opposite gender on Purim in the presence of leading Hachamim, and the Hachamim did not object. In the context of the Purim celebration it is deemed permissible. | *Mahari Mintz: he saw many people dress as members of the opposite gender on [[Purim]] in the presence of leading Hachamim, and the Hachamim did not object. In the context of the [[Purim]] celebration it is deemed permissible. | ||
*Rama, records a custom to allow wearing on Purim clothes that contain Shaatnez on the level of Rabbinic enactment; these enactments were waived for the purpose of the special joy of Purim. | *Rama, records a custom to allow wearing on [[Purim]] clothes that contain Shaatnez on the level of Rabbinic enactment; these enactments were waived for the purpose of the special joy of [[Purim]]. | ||
*Rambam and Rabbi Eliezer of Metz: dressing as a member of the opposite gender is forbidden under all circumstances | *Rambam and Rabbi Eliezer of Metz: dressing as a member of the opposite gender is forbidden under all circumstances | ||
* Rav Chaim Kanievsky says in the name of the Chazon Ish that cross dressing on Purim is inappropriate even for children. Bayit Hayehudi Volume 4 page 285 agrees. | * Rav Chaim Kanievsky says in the name of the Chazon Ish that cross dressing on [[Purim]] is inappropriate even for children. Bayit Hayehudi Volume 4 page 285 agrees. | ||
* {http://matzav.com/rav-dovid-feinstein-purim-halacha-tidbits Rav Dovid Feinstein] ruled that wearing a women's wig would constitute a simlas isha and would be prohibited. | * {http://matzav.com/rav-dovid-feinstein-purim-halacha-tidbits Rav Dovid Feinstein] ruled that wearing a women's wig would constitute a simlas isha and would be prohibited. | ||
* Chacham Ovadyah Yosef (Chazon Ovadyah Purim pg 199, Yalkut Yosef pocket-size Moadim pg 494, Sh"t Yabia Omer YD 5:14 and Yechave Daat 5:50) forbids any costumes that involve cross-dressing on Purim. see also [http://www.halachayomit.co.il/EnglishDefault.asp Halacha Yomit] </ref> | * Chacham Ovadyah Yosef (Chazon Ovadyah [[Purim]] pg 199, Yalkut Yosef pocket-size Moadim pg 494, Sh"t Yabia Omer YD 5:14 and Yechave Daat 5:50) forbids any [[costumes]] that involve cross-dressing on [[Purim]]. see also [http://www.halachayomit.co.il/EnglishDefault.asp Halacha Yomit] </ref> | ||
# There is a custom to wear [[Yom Tov]] clothing on Purim starting the night of Purim. <ref>Torat HaMoadim (Purim 8:1) </ref> | # There is a custom to wear [[Yom Tov]] clothing on [[Purim]] starting the night of [[Purim]]. <ref>Torat HaMoadim ([[Purim]] 8:1) </ref> | ||
==Prayers== | ==Prayers== | ||
===Al Hanissim=== | ===Al Hanissim=== | ||
# The prayer of al hanissim is inserted into the shmoneh esrei in the beracha of modim and in the beracha of nodeh licha in birkat hamazon on Purim. <ref> S"A 693:2 </ref> | # The [[prayer]] of al hanissim is inserted into the shmoneh esrei in the beracha of modim and in the beracha of nodeh licha in [[birkat hamazon]] on [[Purim]]. <ref> S"A 693:2 </ref> | ||
# At night, before reading the megilla we say al hanissim. <ref> Rama 693:2. </ref> This is true even if one recites arvit before nightfall. <ref> Mishna Brurah 693:4 </ref> | # At night, before reading the megilla we say al hanissim. <ref> Rama 693:2. </ref> This is true even if one recites [[arvit]] before nightfall. <ref> Mishna Brurah 693:4 </ref> | ||
===[[Hallel]]=== | ===[[Hallel]]=== | ||
# [[Hallel]] isn't recited on Purim. <ref> S"A 693:3, Mishna Brurah 693:7. The gemara megilla 14a gives three possible reasons: 1. It didn't occur in the land of Israel. 2. That the megilla serves as its replacement. 3. when the story is over, we were still servants to Achashverosh. </ref> | # [[Hallel]] isn't recited on [[Purim]]. <ref> S"A 693:3, Mishna Brurah 693:7. The gemara megilla 14a gives three possible reasons: 1. It didn't occur in the [[land of Israel]]. 2. That the megilla serves as its replacement. 3. when the story is over, we were still servants to Achashverosh. </ref> | ||
===Tachanun=== | ===Tachanun=== | ||
# We do not say [[Tachanun]] or Laminatzeach on Purim. <ref> Mishna Brurah 693:8 </ref> | # We do not say [[Tachanun]] or Laminatzeach on [[Purim]]. <ref> Mishna Brurah 693:8 </ref> | ||
==Weddings on Purim== | ==Weddings on Purim== | ||
# Ashkenazim hold that one shouldn't have a wedding on the day on which one reads the Megillah (which is the 14th of Adar except for those observing Shushan Purim in which case its the 15th of Adar). <ref>Kitzur S"A 142:9</ref>However, Sephardim hold that if there's a need one may have a wedding on Purim.<ref>S"A 696:8 writes that one may have a wedding on Purim. Kaf HaChaim 696:51 quotes some achronim who question this but concludes that if there's a need, one may have a wedding on Purim, but one should do the Seudat Purim before the Chupah. </ref> | # Ashkenazim hold that one shouldn't have a wedding on the day on which one reads the [[Megillah]] (which is the 14th of Adar except for those observing Shushan [[Purim]] in which case its the 15th of Adar). <ref>Kitzur S"A 142:9</ref>However, Sephardim hold that if there's a need one may have a wedding on [[Purim]].<ref>S"A 696:8 writes that one may have a wedding on [[Purim]]. Kaf HaChaim 696:51 quotes some achronim who question this but concludes that if there's a need, one may have a wedding on [[Purim]], but one should do the [[Seudat Purim]] before the Chupah. </ref> | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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Revision as of 06:40, 28 February 2014
Working on Purim
- The minhag in some places is not to work on Purim and in some places the minhag is to work, however, one will not see Bracha that one earns from that work. [1] s.v. Ein Osin </ref>
- From nightfall until one reads the megilla he should not do any work or take a nap. [2]
Wearing Costumes on Purim
- There is a custom to wear costumes on Purim. [3]
- Many poskim are against crossdressing on Purim as a costume [4]
- There is a custom to wear Yom Tov clothing on Purim starting the night of Purim. [5]
Prayers
Al Hanissim
- The prayer of al hanissim is inserted into the shmoneh esrei in the beracha of modim and in the beracha of nodeh licha in birkat hamazon on Purim. [6]
- At night, before reading the megilla we say al hanissim. [7] This is true even if one recites arvit before nightfall. [8]
Hallel
Tachanun
Weddings on Purim
- Ashkenazim hold that one shouldn't have a wedding on the day on which one reads the Megillah (which is the 14th of Adar except for those observing Shushan Purim in which case its the 15th of Adar). [11]However, Sephardim hold that if there's a need one may have a wedding on Purim.[12]
Sources
- ↑ S”A 696:1
- ↑ Mishna Brurah 692:10,15
- ↑ Rabbi Aryeh Lebowitz's 10 minute halacha on Purim Costumes
- ↑ see Rabbi Aryeh Lebowitz's 10 minute halacha on Purim Costumes
- As a general rule, dressing up in clothing exclusive to the opposite gender is definitely a problem. The Torah expressly forbids such behavior: "A man's attire shall not be on a woman, nor may a man wear a woman's garment." Deuteronomy 22:5
- Rama (696:8). The reason is that the issur of cross dressing is because it promotes "Znus" but since on Purim it is done just for "simcha be'alma" fun the issur does not apply
- Mahari Mintz: he saw many people dress as members of the opposite gender on Purim in the presence of leading Hachamim, and the Hachamim did not object. In the context of the Purim celebration it is deemed permissible.
- Rama, records a custom to allow wearing on Purim clothes that contain Shaatnez on the level of Rabbinic enactment; these enactments were waived for the purpose of the special joy of Purim.
- Rambam and Rabbi Eliezer of Metz: dressing as a member of the opposite gender is forbidden under all circumstances
- Rav Chaim Kanievsky says in the name of the Chazon Ish that cross dressing on Purim is inappropriate even for children. Bayit Hayehudi Volume 4 page 285 agrees.
- {http://matzav.com/rav-dovid-feinstein-purim-halacha-tidbits Rav Dovid Feinstein] ruled that wearing a women's wig would constitute a simlas isha and would be prohibited.
- Chacham Ovadyah Yosef (Chazon Ovadyah Purim pg 199, Yalkut Yosef pocket-size Moadim pg 494, Sh"t Yabia Omer YD 5:14 and Yechave Daat 5:50) forbids any costumes that involve cross-dressing on Purim. see also Halacha Yomit
- ↑ Torat HaMoadim (Purim 8:1)
- ↑ S"A 693:2
- ↑ Rama 693:2.
- ↑ Mishna Brurah 693:4
- ↑ S"A 693:3, Mishna Brurah 693:7. The gemara megilla 14a gives three possible reasons: 1. It didn't occur in the land of Israel. 2. That the megilla serves as its replacement. 3. when the story is over, we were still servants to Achashverosh.
- ↑ Mishna Brurah 693:8
- ↑ Kitzur S"A 142:9
- ↑ S"A 696:8 writes that one may have a wedding on Purim. Kaf HaChaim 696:51 quotes some achronim who question this but concludes that if there's a need, one may have a wedding on Purim, but one should do the Seudat Purim before the Chupah.
