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Do Not be Discouraged by the Breadth and Length of Halacha

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	==We do not decide the Halacha in cases where there is a major dispute in contemporary authorities==		==We do not decide the Halacha in cases where there is a major dispute in contemporary authorities==
	There are ~~a plethora of~~ Halachot that have ~~major disputes~~ between the contemporary authorities. It is ~~crucial~~ to note that it is not the ~~place~~ of this ~~site~~ to arbitrate between two major poskim or gedolei hador. Therefore, in the event of dispute it is ~~important~~ to either consult your local rabbi, or to choose one opinion and consistently follow ~~that opinion~~. It is ~~certainly improper~~ to simply choose to be lenient or stringent in every dispute ~~because of~~ lack of knowledge. Rather, one must appoint for oneself and one's family a rabbi, whether it is a local one or a book that one can consult and adhere without fail. (See Pirkei Avot 1:6 where Rabbi Yehoshua Ben ~~Parcha~~ says one should appoint for oneself a Rabbi).		There are countless Halachot that have significant disagreements between the contemporary authorities. It is of the utmost importance to note that it is not the role of this website to arbitrate between two major poskim or gedolei hador. Therefore, in the event of a dispute, it is imperative to either consult with your local rabbi or to choose one opinion and consistently follow it. It is unacceptable to simply choose to be lenient or stringent in every dispute due to a lack of knowledge (See Eruvin 6b). Rather, one must appoint for oneself and one's family a rabbi, whether it is a local one or a book that one can consult and adhere to without fail. (See Pirkei Avot 1:6 where Rabbi Yehoshua Ben Prachya says one should appoint for oneself a Rabbi).

	If a ~~certain~~ halacha only has one opinion ~~in a case where~~ there are a number of other dissenting opinions, ~~that's~~ usually unintentional. We do not intentionally leave out the opinion of legitimate Orthodox halachic opinions and we welcome the addition of all different opinions and minhagim. As the project grows, it is very possible and likely that certain halachot will be one-sided until someone adds the dissenting opinions. If you are aware of another opinion, not displayed on this site, please add it or let us know. Additionally, for simplicity we encourage summarizing the groups of opinions in the top halachic summaries. However, the details and the nuances in each opinion may and should be presented below in the footnotes.		If a particular halacha only has one opinion when there are a number of other dissenting opinions, this is usually unintentional. We do not intentionally leave out the opinion of legitimate Orthodox halachic opinions and we welcome the addition of all different opinions and minhagim. As the project grows, it is very possible and likely that certain halachot will be one-sided until someone adds the dissenting opinions. If you are aware of another opinion that is not displayed on this site, please add it or let us know. Additionally, for the sake of simplicity, we encourage summarizing the groups of opinions in the top halachic summaries. However, the details and the nuances in each opinion may and should be presented below in the footnotes.

YitzchakSultan1 at 03:51, 21 December 2023

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	==Do ~~not~~ be ~~discouraged~~ by the ~~breadth~~ and ~~length~~ of Halacha==		==Do Not be Discouraged by the Breadth and Length of Halacha==
	~~# Even though~~ Halacha ~~can be enormous~~, ~~it's important~~ not to lose sight of the goal. A person must be familiar with the basic laws that are relevant ~~every day~~, ~~for example brachot~~, prayer, and Shabbat. If one ~~does~~ not ~~know~~ the basics in these areas it is impossible to ~~endeavor~~ to ~~keep halacha~~ by merely ~~watching~~ others or guessing ~~based on instinct~~. It is highly advisable to find a simple book that outlines Halacha (or this website) and set-up a schedule of study to ~~allow~~ one to study on a regular basis. (See the introduction to volume 3 of Mishna Brurah).		Notwithstanding the vastness of the Halacha, one must not lose sight of the goal. A person must be familiar with the basic laws that are relevant on a daily basis, e.g., blessings, prayer, and Shabbat. If one is not familiar with the basics in these areas, it is impossible to strive to fulfill the mitzvot in these areas by merely observing others or by guessing. It is highly advisable to find a simple book that outlines the Halacha (or this website) and to set up a schedule of study to enable one to study on a regular basis. (See the introduction to volume 3 of the Mishna Brurah.)
	==Your ~~question may not~~ be the ~~same~~ as the ~~general~~ Halacha==
	# The purpose of this website is ~~definitely~~ not a ~~replacement~~ for asking questions to your local rabbi. The website is ~~supposed~~ to provide the English-speaking Jewish community with summaries of relevant halachot. Clearly, the site does not always provide answers to your specific question and for that it is important to either learn the halachot properly from the sources or to ask ~~you~~ local rabbi. Often, a single differentiating factor may apply in your case that can change the halacha from permitted to forbidden or vice-versa.		==Your Question May Not be the Same as the General Halacha==
			The purpose of this website is certainly not a substitute for asking questions to your local rabbi. The website is intended to provide the English-speaking Jewish community with summaries of relevant halachot. Clearly, the site does not always provide answers to your specific question, and for that it is important to either learn the halachot properly from the sources or to ask your local rabbi. Often, a single differentiating factor may apply in your case that can change the halacha from permitted to forbidden or vice versa.

	==We do not decide the Halacha in cases where there is a major dispute in contemporary authorities==		==We do not decide the Halacha in cases where there is a major dispute in contemporary authorities==
	# There are a plethora of Halachot that have major disputes between the contemporary authorities. It is crucial to note that it is not the place of this site to arbitrate between two major poskim or gedolei hador. Therefore, in the event of dispute it is important to either consult your local rabbi, or to choose one opinion and consistently follow that opinion. It is certainly improper to simply choose to be lenient or stringent in every dispute because of lack of knowledge. Rather, one must appoint for oneself and one's family a rabbi, whether it is a local one or a book that one can consult and adhere without fail. (See Pirkei Avot 1:6 where Rabbi Yehoshua Ben Parcha says one should appoint for oneself a Rabbi).		There are a plethora of Halachot that have major disputes between the contemporary authorities. It is crucial to note that it is not the place of this site to arbitrate between two major poskim or gedolei hador. Therefore, in the event of dispute it is important to either consult your local rabbi, or to choose one opinion and consistently follow that opinion. It is certainly improper to simply choose to be lenient or stringent in every dispute because of lack of knowledge. Rather, one must appoint for oneself and one's family a rabbi, whether it is a local one or a book that one can consult and adhere without fail. (See Pirkei Avot 1:6 where Rabbi Yehoshua Ben Parcha says one should appoint for oneself a Rabbi).
	# If a certain halacha only has one opinion in a case where there are a number of other dissenting opinions, that's usually unintentional. We do not intentionally leave out the opinion of legitimate Orthodox halachic opinions and we welcome the addition of all different opinions and minhagim. As the project grows, it is very possible and likely that certain halachot will be one-sided until someone adds the dissenting opinions. If you are aware of another opinion, not displayed on this site, please add it or let us know. Additionally, for simplicity we encourage summarizing the groups of opinions in the top halachic summaries. However, the details and the nuances in each opinion may and should be presented below in the footnotes.
			If a certain halacha only has one opinion in a case where there are a number of other dissenting opinions, that's usually unintentional. We do not intentionally leave out the opinion of legitimate Orthodox halachic opinions and we welcome the addition of all different opinions and minhagim. As the project grows, it is very possible and likely that certain halachot will be one-sided until someone adds the dissenting opinions. If you are aware of another opinion, not displayed on this site, please add it or let us know. Additionally, for simplicity we encourage summarizing the groups of opinions in the top halachic summaries. However, the details and the nuances in each opinion may and should be presented below in the footnotes.

YitzchakSultan at 01:37, 4 October 2012

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	==Do not be discouraged by the breadth and length of Halacha==		==Do not be discouraged by the breadth and length of Halacha==
	# Even though Halacha can be enormous it's important not to lose sight of the goal. A person must be familiar with the basic laws that are relevant every day, for example brachot, prayer, and Shabbat. If one does not know the basics in these areas it is impossible to endeavor to keep halacha by merely watching others or guessing based on instinct. It is highly advisable to find a simple book that outlines Halacha (or this website) and set-up a schedule of study to allow one to study on a regular basis.		# Even though Halacha can be enormous, it's important not to lose sight of the goal. A person must be familiar with the basic laws that are relevant every day, for example brachot, prayer, and Shabbat. If one does not know the basics in these areas it is impossible to endeavor to keep halacha by merely watching others or guessing based on instinct. It is highly advisable to find a simple book that outlines Halacha (or this website) and set-up a schedule of study to allow one to study on a regular basis. (See the introduction to volume 3 of Mishna Brurah).
	==Your question may not be the same as the general Halacha==		==Your question may not be the same as the general Halacha==
	# The purpose of this website is definitely not a replacement for asking questions to your local rabbi. The website is supposed to provide the English-speaking Jewish community with summaries of relevant halachot. Clearly, the site does not always provide answers to your specific question and for that it is important to either learn the halachot properly from the sources or to ask you local rabbi. Often, a single differentiating factor may apply in your case that can change the halacha from permitted to forbidden or vice-versa.		# The purpose of this website is definitely not a replacement for asking questions to your local rabbi. The website is supposed to provide the English-speaking Jewish community with summaries of relevant halachot. Clearly, the site does not always provide answers to your specific question and for that it is important to either learn the halachot properly from the sources or to ask you local rabbi. Often, a single differentiating factor may apply in your case that can change the halacha from permitted to forbidden or vice-versa.
	==We do not decide the Halacha in cases where there is a major dispute in contemporary authorities==		==We do not decide the Halacha in cases where there is a major dispute in contemporary authorities==
	# There are a plethora of Halachot that have major disputes between the contemporary authorities. It is crucial to note that it is not the place of this site to arbitrate between two major poskim or gedolei hador. Therefore, in the event of dispute it is important to either consult your local rabbi, or to choose one opinion and consistently follow that opinion. It is certainly improper to simply choose to be lenient or stringent in every dispute because of lack of knowledge. Rather, one must appoint for oneself and one's family a rabbi, whether it is a local one or a book that one can consult and adhere without fail.		# There are a plethora of Halachot that have major disputes between the contemporary authorities. It is crucial to note that it is not the place of this site to arbitrate between two major poskim or gedolei hador. Therefore, in the event of dispute it is important to either consult your local rabbi, or to choose one opinion and consistently follow that opinion. It is certainly improper to simply choose to be lenient or stringent in every dispute because of lack of knowledge. Rather, one must appoint for oneself and one's family a rabbi, whether it is a local one or a book that one can consult and adhere without fail. (See Pirkei Avot 1:6 where Rabbi Yehoshua Ben Parcha says one should appoint for oneself a Rabbi).
			# If a certain halacha only has one opinion in a case where there are a number of other dissenting opinions, that's usually unintentional. We do not intentionally leave out the opinion of legitimate Orthodox halachic opinions and we welcome the addition of all different opinions and minhagim. As the project grows, it is very possible and likely that certain halachot will be one-sided until someone adds the dissenting opinions. If you are aware of another opinion, not displayed on this site, please add it or let us know. Additionally, for simplicity we encourage summarizing the groups of opinions in the top halachic summaries. However, the details and the nuances in each opinion may and should be presented below in the footnotes.

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	==Do not be discouraged by the ~~bredth~~ and length of ~~halacha~~==		==Do not be discouraged by the breadth and length of Halacha==
	# Even though Halacha can be enormous it's important not to ~~loose~~ sight of the goal. A person must be familiar with the basic laws that are relevant ~~everyday like~~ brachot, prayer, and Shabbat. If one ~~doesn't~~ know the basics in these areas it's impossible to endeavor to keep halacha by merely watching others or guessing based on instinct. It is highly advisable to find a simple book that outlines ~~halacha~~ (or this website) and set-up a schedule of study to allow one to study on a regular basis.		# Even though Halacha can be enormous it's important not to lose sight of the goal. A person must be familiar with the basic laws that are relevant every day, for example brachot, prayer, and Shabbat. If one does not know the basics in these areas it is impossible to endeavor to keep halacha by merely watching others or guessing based on instinct. It is highly advisable to find a simple book that outlines Halacha (or this website) and set-up a schedule of study to allow one to study on a regular basis.
	==Your question may not be the same as the general ~~halacha~~==		==Your question may not be the same as the general Halacha==
	# The purpose of this website is definitely not ~~to replace~~ questions to your local rabbi. The website is supposed to provide the English-speaking Jewish community with summaries of ~~the~~ relevant halachot. Clearly, the site ~~doesn't~~ always provide answers to your specific question and for that it's important to either learn the halachot ~~thorough in~~ the sources or to ask you local rabbi. ~~Many times~~ a single factor ~~that applies~~ in your case can change the halacha from permitted to forbidden or ~~the opposite~~.		# The purpose of this website is definitely not a replacement for asking questions to your local rabbi. The website is supposed to provide the English-speaking Jewish community with summaries of relevant halachot. Clearly, the site does not always provide answers to your specific question and for that it is important to either learn the halachot properly from the sources or to ask you local rabbi. Often, a single differentiating factor may apply in your case that can change the halacha from permitted to forbidden or vice-versa.
	==We do not decide the ~~halacha~~ in cases where there is a major dispute in ~~the contemporaries~~==		==We do not decide the Halacha in cases where there is a major dispute in contemporary authorities==
	# There are a plethora of Halachot that have major disputes between the contemporary authorities. It's crucial to note that it's not the place of this site to arbitrate between two major poskim or gedolei hador. Therefore in the event of dispute it's important to either consult your local rabbi, or to choose one opinion and consistently follow that opinion. It is certainly improper to simply choose to be lenient or stringent in every dispute because of lack of knowledge. Rather one must appoint for oneself and family a rabbi, whether it's a local one or a book that one can consult and adhere without fail.		# There are a plethora of Halachot that have major disputes between the contemporary authorities. It is crucial to note that it is not the place of this site to arbitrate between two major poskim or gedolei hador. Therefore, in the event of dispute it is important to either consult your local rabbi, or to choose one opinion and consistently follow that opinion. It is certainly improper to simply choose to be lenient or stringent in every dispute because of lack of knowledge. Rather, one must appoint for oneself and one's family a rabbi, whether it is a local one or a book that one can consult and adhere without fail.

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==Do not be discouraged by the bredth and length of halacha==
# Even though Halacha can be enormous it's important not to loose sight of the goal. A person must be familiar with the basic laws that are relevant everyday like brachot, prayer, and Shabbat. If one doesn't know the basics in these areas it's impossible to endeavor to keep halacha by merely watching others or guessing based on instinct. It is highly advisable to find a simple book that outlines halacha (or this website) and set-up a schedule of study to allow one to study on a regular basis.
==Your question may not be the same as the general halacha==
# The purpose of this website is definitely not to replace questions to your local rabbi. The website is supposed to provide the English-speaking Jewish community with summaries of the relevant halachot. Clearly, the site doesn't always provide answers to your specific question and for that it's important to either learn the halachot thorough in the sources or to ask you local rabbi. Many times a single factor that applies in your case can change the halacha from permitted to forbidden or the opposite.
==We do not decide the halacha in cases where there is a major dispute in the contemporaries==
# There are a plethora of Halachot that have major disputes between the contemporary authorities. It's crucial to note that it's not the place of this site to arbitrate between two major poskim or gedolei hador. Therefore in the event of dispute it's important to either consult your local rabbi, or to choose one opinion and consistently follow that opinion. It is certainly improper to simply choose to be lenient or stringent in every dispute because of lack of knowledge. Rather one must appoint for oneself and family a rabbi, whether it's a local one or a book that one can consult and adhere without fail.