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Nelson
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| Posted: Fri Sep 23, 2005 1:14 pm Post subject: Washed your hands - No speaking, right? |
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So, interestingly enough, when I was at dinner last Friday night, one of the University Rabbi's was sitting at my table of ten or so undergraduates. He explained that, after you wash your hands and prepare to eat bread - you are actually allowed to speak!
When I had learned in the past, you aren't actually supposed to say anything at all, under any circumstance, until after you have started to eat. However, the Rabbi claimed you are allowed to speak about one specific thing: Eating the bread.
He claimed that if you same back down at the table and said, "Does anyone have some salt for the bread?" you would actually not be in violation of any rule. I believe this rabbi is a reform one, so perhaps that changes the rule in some manner. Anyone able to confirm/deny this claim? |
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Achilles The Myrmidon
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Nelson
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| Posted: Fri Sep 23, 2005 4:08 pm Post subject: |
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| It's just about as funny as the Turkish Republic of Cyprus. Would appreciate if someone would stay on topic and actually answer the question, though. Thanks. |
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Duchifas
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| Posted: Fri Sep 23, 2005 5:59 pm Post subject: Re: Washed your hands - No speaking, right? |
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Nelson wrote: So, interestingly enough, when I was at dinner last Friday night, one of the University Rabbi's was sitting at my table of ten or so undergraduates. He explained that, after you wash your hands and prepare to eat bread - you are actually allowed to speak!
When I had learned in the past, you aren't actually supposed to say anything at all, under any circumstance, until after you have started to eat. However, the Rabbi claimed you are allowed to speak about one specific thing: Eating the bread.
He claimed that if you same back down at the table and said, "Does anyone have some salt for the bread?" you would actually not be in violation of any rule. I believe this rabbi is a reform one, so perhaps that changes the rule in some manner. Anyone able to confirm/deny this claim?
I think he is correct in that respect. My cardinal rule, in Judaism and life in general -- when in doubt, keep mouth shut. :) Never fails. |
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Israel
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| Posted: Sun Sep 25, 2005 5:31 pm Post subject: Re: Washed your hands - No speaking, right? |
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Duchifas wrote: Nelson wrote: So, interestingly enough, when I was at dinner last Friday night, one of the University Rabbi's was sitting at my table of ten or so undergraduates. He explained that, after you wash your hands and prepare to eat bread - you are actually allowed to speak!
When I had learned in the past, you aren't actually supposed to say anything at all, under any circumstance, until after you have started to eat. However, the Rabbi claimed you are allowed to speak about one specific thing: Eating the bread.
He claimed that if you same back down at the table and said, "Does anyone have some salt for the bread?" you would actually not be in violation of any rule. I believe this rabbi is a reform one, so perhaps that changes the rule in some manner. Anyone able to confirm/deny this claim?
I think he is correct in that respect. My cardinal rule, in Judaism and life in general -- when in doubt, keep mouth shut. :) Never fails.
I happen to think he is wrong, I will ask my Rabbi about it tomorrow. |
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Ch33kY
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| Posted: Wed Sep 28, 2005 11:40 am Post subject: Re: Washed your hands - No speaking, right? |
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Israel wrote: Duchifas wrote: Nelson wrote: So, interestingly enough, when I was at dinner last Friday night, one of the University Rabbi's was sitting at my table of ten or so undergraduates. He explained that, after you wash your hands and prepare to eat bread - you are actually allowed to speak!
When I had learned in the past, you aren't actually supposed to say anything at all, under any circumstance, until after you have started to eat. However, the Rabbi claimed you are allowed to speak about one specific thing: Eating the bread.
He claimed that if you same back down at the table and said, "Does anyone have some salt for the bread?" you would actually not be in violation of any rule. I believe this rabbi is a reform one, so perhaps that changes the rule in some manner. Anyone able to confirm/deny this claim?
I think he is correct in that respect. My cardinal rule, in Judaism and life in general -- when in doubt, keep mouth shut. :) Never fails.
I happen to think he is wrong, I will ask my Rabbi about it tomorrow.
I may eat the bread whenever I wish. |
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Duchifas
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I may eat the bread whenever I wish.
Would you like a medal for that.....? |
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Israel
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Mailech
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| Posted: Tue Nov 01, 2005 3:50 pm Post subject: Re: Washed your hands - No speaking, right? |
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Nelson wrote: So, interestingly enough, when I was at dinner last Friday night, one of the University Rabbi's was sitting at my table of ten or so undergraduates. He explained that, after you wash your hands and prepare to eat bread - you are actually allowed to speak!
When I had learned in the past, you aren't actually supposed to say anything at all, under any circumstance, until after you have started to eat. However, the Rabbi claimed you are allowed to speak about one specific thing: Eating the bread.
He claimed that if you same back down at the table and said, "Does anyone have some salt for the bread?" you would actually not be in violation of any rule. I believe this rabbi is a reform one, so perhaps that changes the rule in some manner. Anyone able to confirm/deny this claim?
He is right. You are not allowed to talk between washing your hands and making the blessing on and eating the bread becasue you don't want there to be a hefsek, which is a break, or loss of concentration. If what you are saying is relevant to the topic like can you pass the bread, or pass the salt, then that is not a distraction because it is right on topic and it is ok. But even this should be kept to a minimum |
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