January 26, 2024

  We are continuing in siman 5, and we left off discussing a Rema in Yoreh Deah, where the Rema is discussing a case of pots cooking above the hearth. Although the case does not seem to be a psik reisha, the Rema holds it is assur, even though it should only be a davar […]

  We are continuing in siman 5. Yesterday, we learned about the concept of psik reisha and how it affects davar she’eino miskavein. In the parentheses, the Chayei Adam explains the meaning behind the choice of the words psik reisha. He writes that just like it is impossible to cut off the head of an