My New Halacha Sefer!

Dear Friends-
It’s FINALLY here!
I am excited to announce the release of my newest English Halacha sefer: "Halichot V'halachot: Halachic Insights & Responsa". It is the EIGHTH volume in the series.
As with the previous volumes, Halichot V'halachot discusses over 100 contemporary halachic issues in a very unique and encompassing manner. The style is very clear, articulate, and engaging. There are over 2500 references to halachic texts.
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Some of the highlights of Halichot V'halachot Include:
A Brit: No Invitations Please 
Using Disposable Dishes and Plasticware on Shabbat 
Gebrokts 
Is There a Need to Wear Hats & Jackets 
Kedusha: Feet Together….Until? 
Synagogue Construction: Symbolism and Meaning 
Toothpaste and Mouthwash 
Inviting Deceased Relatives to a Wedding 
Cannibalism 
Inducing Labor 
A Husband's Presence at Childbirth 
Honorifics for the Deceased 
Yartzeit: Serving a Tikkun 
Leaving a Sefer Open 
The Fast for Dropping a Torah 
The Book of Ben Sira 
The Death of a Dog…Baruch Dayan Ha'emet? 
Interlocking One’s Fingers 
Ru’ach Ra’ah 
Sterilizing Animals
….and Much Much More!
It's already been called "the most interesting and diverse collection of halachic topics in a single volume."
To purchase a copy simply PayPal $29 (90 NIS in Israel / 19 GBP in UK / $36 [USD] in Australia) to: shayna_enkin@hotmail.com and you'll find a copy of the new sefer in your mailbox sometime soon! (You can also send a check...Email me for details.)
To learn more about the Dalet Amot of Halacha Series be sure to check out my website: www.rabbienkin.com
Thank you for your support!!!
Rabbi Ari Enkin 
Ramat Beit Shemesh, Israel

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