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Text of the Shema before Bedtime

The Blessing of 'Hamapil' Not Immediately Followed by Sleep

Grace after meal (birkas hamazon)

Reading from a prayer book or with closed eyes

Annulment of Vows by Relatives

Saying 'Bli Neder' after 'Mi Sheberach'

Use of Anti-Wrinkle Cream by a Young Man

Use of Tools by Women

Reading Twice Mikra and Once Targum

Midrash and Aggadah

Deciphering the Written Torah

Miscellaneous blessings

Blessing 'Oseh Maaseh Bereshit'

Miscellaneous blessings

Standing during the Blessing of Lightning and Thunder

Use without permission

Eating at the Workplace

False reporting and/or omission of information

Lying and Forgery

Intention in Prayer

Pesach with the in-laws