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Based on this the wine would be forbidden if it was left unattended and uncovered even for a very short time, whether during the night or day. However the Shulchan Aruch goes on to say that nowadays that snakes are not common in our houses this prohibition does not apply. So, unless the drink was left uncovered in a place where there are snakes, it is permitted to drink it.
Some have a stringer opinion and refrain from drinking drinks that were left uncovered even though they live in locations where there are no snakes. The Vilna Gaon for example believed that it is dangerous for spiritual reasons to drink things left uncovered. Others are strict because they argue that once the Rabbis enacted an edict to forbid uncovered drinks we are not able to rescind the edict, even when it does not seem to apply. If one follows these stricter opinions it is important to know that there are various definitions of exactly what is considered "uncovered" and how long and in what situations it becomes forbidden. For example drinks left in a fridge are not forbidden and so too if someone was guarding the drink (like at the Seder Night).
As we said though, the basic halacha is as the Shulchan Aruch rules – uncovered drinks are permitted.
Uncovered wine for Kiddush
There is a question about using such wine for Kiddush. The Shulchan Aruch (Orech Haim, 272,1) writes that wine that had been left uncovered should not be used for Kiddush. The reason is that Kiddush wine should be of a fine quality for the honour of the mitzvah. Wine left uncovered, which lowers it quality, should, preferably not be used. There is some discussion about the length of time being left uncovered is problematic in this issue – some people learning from Seder night when we pour the second cup a long time before drinking it, and others rejecting that proof (see Shmirat Shabbat KeHilchatah 47,18 and the footnotes). None the less, if it was left out uncovered all night, one should not use it for Kiddush (see the Aruch HaShulchan 272,5).
In summary – wine left uncovered overnight should not be used for Kiddush, but, according to the basic halacha, it may be drunk. There are those who are strict and refrain from drinking wine, water or milk that was left uncovered and unsupervised, and they have halachic opinions upon whom to rely.
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Shlach Lecha "Why So Many Don't Make Aliya?" - Parshat Shlach
This short article deals with the weird phenomena that every single time Am Yisrael is meant to enter the Land of Israel, throughout the Tanach, 2nd Temple and until today, they "chicken out" and look for excuses. What's the problem with this mitzvah that proves so challenging. The article, based on sources, suggests that the difficulties of Eretz Yisrael is precisely her secret and beauty!
Kuzari -Rabbi Ari Shvat Kuzari class 4
The class deals with Islam and how the Muslim tries convincing the King of the Khazars, and why he was also rejected.
Beha'alotcha JEWISH STATE= GUIDE TO G-DLINESS & SELFLESSNESS
A Jewish State not only is a good idea, but educates us towards selflessness, altruism and G-dliness in our daily lives.
Ein Aya In Zion Even the Smoke of the Bark is Sweet
Just as Jewish nationalism is different from others, so too our capitol of Jerusalem is totally different than other national capitols. Rav Kook beautifully explains the passage in the Talmud that the trees of Yerushalayim were cinnamon trees.
Kuzari -Rabbi Ari Shvat Kuzari class 3
The second speaker invited to convince the Khazar King is the Christian, who presents their beliefs. Even before the questions of the King, "between the lines", the author R. Yehuda HaLevi already begins disproving them.
Ein Aya "Intimacy: Love, Life & Giving or Egocentric Taking & Expiration"
Today, many confuse between intimacy in marriage, based on love, giving and life which are diametrically opposed to empty "sex", pornography and prostitution which destroyed the Beit HaMikdash. The practical importance of clarifying this topic in today's western society is obvious, especially for young adults.
Kuzari -Rabbi Ari Shvat Kuzari class 2
The King of the Kazars, in his search for truth, starts by inviting the philosopher. This is a "crash-course" on Aristotelian philosophy and the reasons why the king is not convinced. Through this dialogue, R. Yehuda HaLevi already foreshadows some of his central ideas that will appear later.
Shavuot "Love of Torah = Love of Israel"- for Shavuot
People often identify Judaism as just a religion, but upon examination, we see, even halachically and explicitly in the siddur, that the Torah is dependent upon Am Yisrael, Jewish nationalism.
Ein Aya The Middle-Child & Anti-Tzni'ut Syndrome- Negative Attention
Although tzni'ut is for men just like women, Rav Kook deals here with the sources in Yishayahu and the Talmud which deals with the special problem of lack of tzni'ut in women's dress and actions, where it's not just a problem of midot and character traits, but also can include practical, social and national ramifications, as well, which caused the destruction of the Beit HaMikdash and exile from Israel. The class continues the previous one (Ayn Aya Shabbat vi, 29), and is a must for all educators and parents of high-school aged and young adults.
P'ninat Mishpat P'NINAT MISHPAT: A Mess of Loans, Repayments and Grievances – part II
based on ruling 83033 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts
based on ruling 83033 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts