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unusual facts about Aruch HaShulchan



Shulchan Aruch

Aruch HaShulchan, by Rabbi Yechiel Michel Epstein, is a more analytical work attempting the same task from a different angle, and covering all sections of the Shulchan Aruch.


see also

Sandek

The Aruch Hashulchan notes, though, that the custom in many locales is that the Rav (rabbi) of the city serves as the Sandek for all the baby boys.