Question: Which side do u lay on when u sleep ur right or left???? Answer: According to the Rambam we should start off on the left and then turn to… Read more »
Category: Laws of Nighttime
Davening maariv or saying kriyas shema after Chatzos
Question: If one will only be able to daven maariv after chozot, he needs to say shema before chazot. What kavana does he have when he says it since after… Read more »
hamapil after chatzos
Question: Should one skip hamapil if it is after chatzos or should one say it? Answer: Even though there is an opinion that according to the Zohar Hamapil should not… Read more »
Direction of Bed
Question: Which direction should the headboard face? Answer: There are 2 opinions as to the proper position of a bed. According to the Talmud it seems it should be placed… Read more »
Eating After Hamapil
If I said Hamapil already and can Not fall asleep then I get very hungry and it will keep me up may I eat something? Answer: Although a person has… Read more »
Interrupting After Hamapil
After saying Shema Al Hamita and hamapil, a person sometimes needs to visit a restroom or eat/drink (esp. for pregnant women). Is it right to say a bracha (asher yatzar)… Read more »