Elijah ben Avraham
Works & Contributions (1)
- Biur HaGra
Origin
Geographic origin not yet documented
Historical Context
Decisional Profile
Opinions recorded by category
Topic Coverage
Each square represents a topic. Darker squares indicate more opinions recorded in that topic.
Shabbat
Daily Life
Prayer
Blessings
Tzitzit & Tefillin
Pesach
Rosh Hashanah
Yom Kippur
Sukkot
Hanukkah
Purim
Holidays
Fasts & Mourning
Rulings (3)
Why is Tisha B'Av treated differently than the other minor fasts in regard to pre-Shabbat postponement?
This is derived from the principle 'we do not advance punishments' (aqdumi puranya lo makdimnan). Ti…
What is the underlying halakhic reason that pregnant and nursing women are exempt from the three minor fasts but not from Tisha B'Av?
The community's acceptance of the three fasts included a built-in relaxation for pregnant and nursin…
Should the community announcement of a fast depend on whether the obligation is mandatory or conditional?
The three minor fasts require announcement because their obligation is contingent on community will …