Why some people don't fold their tallit on Shabbat? Because of a misunderstanding of a Hebrew word which now means "to fold". We also discuss cleanliness standards which have changed dramatically since the time of the Talmud and the Shulhan Arukh.

24: Fold your Tallit!

** Interested in subscribing to Rabbi Haim Ovadia's weekday emails on Jewish Law? Please send an email to <a href="mailto:rabbiovadia613@gmail.com">rabbiovadia613@gmail.com</a> with your full name, location, and a bit about yourself. How does a Rabbi weigh his responsibility to Jewish law, to the sensitivities of the people involved. Difficult questions are usually never black and white. We discuss intricate questions asked to Sephardic and Ashkanazi Rabbis of current and past generations and their responses. What was the philosophy behind their answers? Why were concessions made in special situations?

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** Interested in subscribing to Rabbi Haim Ovadia's weekday emails on Jewish Law? Please send an email to rabbiovadia613@gmail.com with your full name, location, and a bit about yourself. How does a Rabbi weigh his responsibility to Jewish law, to the sensitivities of the people involved. Difficult questions are usually never black and white. We discuss intricate questions asked to Sephardic and Ashkanazi Rabbis of current and past generations and their responses. What was the philosophy behind their answers? Why were concessions made in special situations?

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