Hegyonei Haparsha - Bereishis (Hebrew Only)

Hegyonei HaParashah on Sefer Bereishis is a collection of essays on topics in halachah based on the weekly parashah. The essays bring together the opinions of the Rishonim and Achronim on every topic covered, analyzing and clarifying current halachic issues. Each essay begins with the topic's source in the parashah, an introduction, and a summary of the questions discussed. Subheadings and a concluding summary of the topic's main points are valuable additions.
Topics covered in the volume on Bereishis include: what's the basis for looking at one's fingernails during Havdalah? Should one sit or stand for Kiddush? Why is there a custom to not invite people to a Bris? What's the reason to have a Makom Kavua in shul? Must one wait between milk and meat? What's the source for women's head coverings? Should a birthday be celebrated according to Jewish law? Is there a Mitzvah to be buried in Israel?