Must one recite the blessing 'Elohai neshamah' upon waking from an afternoon nap?

Is it permitted to take an afternoon nap (shenat hatzohoraim) to enable Torah study?

2 opinions

What is the maximum permitted duration of an afternoon nap?

2 opinions

Should one recite 'Yehi noam' (Psalm 90:17 ff.) before an afternoon nap?

4 opinions

Is eating or drinking for one's own pleasure (without intent for the sake of Heaven) praiseworthy or permissible?

3 opinions

Is sitting with righteous people, standing in holy places, or walking in upright counsel praiseworthy if done for personal enjoyment rather than for the sake of Heaven?

3 opinions

What must be the intent for marital relations (tashmish)? Is fulfilling desire or procreating for one's own benefit acceptable?

3 opinions

What intent is required for conversation and speech, including discussing words of wisdom?

3 opinions

Is the overall obligation to direct all actions toward the sake of Heaven (l'shem shamayim) a formal halakhic requirement or a pious aspiration (middat chassidut)?

2 opinions