R' Avraham Danzig
Rabbi Avraham Danzig (1748-1820) was a prominent Ashkenazi halakhic authority and student of the Vilna Gaon. He is best known for authoring the Chayei Adam, a practical condensation of halakhic rulings based on the Shulchan Aruch and later commentaries, designed for common Jews to follow daily observance. His work became highly influential in Eastern European Jewish communities and remains widely studied and cited today.
Works & Contributions (4)
- Authored the Chayei Adam, a comprehensive practical halakhic guide
- Authored Kitzur Shulchan Aruch-style condensation of Jewish law
- Simplified complex halakhic material for mass accessibility
- Influenced the tradition of practical halakhic codification in Eastern Europe
Origin
Vilna, Lithuania
1748–1820 CE (5508–5580)
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Rulings (28)
What spiritual significance does 'Yih'yu L'Ratzon' carry, and how carefully should it be recited?
It is proper and fitting for every person to pray daily in private for their specific needs — liveli…
Does the prohibition on selling a tallit with tzitzit to a non-Jew still apply today given that non-Jews are no longer suspected of murder?
The reason of 'he may accompany and murder' no longer applies today, as non-Jews are not suspected o…
May one pledge (use as collateral) or deposit a tallit with tzitzit with a non-Jew?
If the murder rationale no longer applies today, pledging as collateral may be permitted, since the …
What is the correct blessing on radish?
The sharp/bitter radish that is not eaten without bread does not merit ha'adamah; one should recite …
Does one recite Shehecheyanu on the purchase of books?
One does recite Shehecheyanu on the purchase of new books, since studying Torah does generate person…
Does lightning that occurs without thunder (from heat/summer weather) require a blessing?
Lightning that comes entirely without thunder, caused only by heat, is not the 'lightning' mentioned…
Does moving from the house to the sukkah (or vice versa) constitute a change of place requiring new Kiddush?
The sukkah, having its own walls, is like a separate room; moving to it without prior intent require…
Is a married man permitted to scratch the organ (not for urination)?
Scratching the organ with a thick cloth is permitted.
Is it prohibited to handle (carry/move) tefillin on Shabbat?
Tefillin may not be moved on Shabbat except l'tzorech gufam or l'tzorech mekoman (strict position).
May one erect a partition on Shabbat specifically to permit marital relations or defecation in the presence of a lamp or holy books?
In a case of strong urge (yetzer) where one might sin otherwise, one may rely on lenient opinions pe…
May one place bread specifically in a keli sheni that is yad soledet bo on Shabbat?
Where the liquid in a keli sheni is so hot that one's hand is burned by it (yad nichveit bo), it coo…
Does the leniency of acquiring Shabbat rest by setting out on the road apply to a wealthy person who lives nearby (not a traveler and not poor)?
Even a poor person may not rely on sitting at home and declaring 'my Shabbat rest is in such-and-suc…
Must Kiddush Levana be recited with a minyan (quorum of ten)?
Even 3 people qualify as 'rov am' for Kiddush Levana; therefore there is no need to wait until the 1…
Should one daven Ma'ariv before or after bedikat chametz?
One should always daven Ma'ariv first, because the principle of tadir v'she-eino tadir, tadir kodem …
Must one recite a blessing (berakha rishona) before drinking the second cup of wine at the Seder?
Although the four cups are each a separate mitzva (similar to other mitzvot that must be blessed ind…