Living Halacha - Vol. 1

A Thorough Halachic Guide to Daily Living with Comprehensive Sources and Explanations

Rav Gershon Meltzer is a renowned and revered posek in Yeshivas Mir Yerushalayim, having studied there for about thirty years. He currently says approximately twenty shiurim a week, which encompass all areas of halacha and psak. This volume contains some of his shiurim on practical topics, and was prepared for print by a talmid R' Eliezer Gutfreund.

• Is one allowed to say the word "G-d?"
• Is it permitted to talk in a bathroom?
• Does one have to wash his hands after putting on tefillin?
• What kavana should one have when davening or saying berachos?
• Can one say elokai neshama after davening Shacharis?
• May one give a baby bottle in the middle of the night without washing negel vasser?
• May one play ball in shorts?
• At what point does one transgress bal teshaktzu when holding himself in?
• Is one obligated to avoid things which are kashe leshikcha?
• Are men allowed to go horseback riding?
• Should plaques be hung up in honor of donors?
• Is it ever proper to get involved in controversy?
• What are the ramifications of disgracing a talmid chacham?