Question: I know that in general it is forbidden for one to pray to God for his physical needs on Shabbos, and hence we don’t directly pray for the sick on Shabbos, and don’t pray for our livelihood. What about this year that Rosh Hashanah falls on Shabbos, does this […]
Women blowing Shofar
Question: I am a woman and recently bought a Shofar which I have been blowing for myself throughout the month of Elul. Am I allowed to also blow on Rosh Hashanah on behalf of myself and others, if I’m not able to make it a shul. Answer: Although it […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Women blowing Shofar
Question: I am a woman and recently bought a Shofar which I have been blowing for myself throughout the month of Elul. Am I allowed to also blow on Rosh Hashanah on behalf of myself and others, if I’m not able to make it a shul. Answer: Although it […]
Tanya Chapter 10: Definition of Tzadik Vetov Lo and Vera Lo
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Tanya Chapter 9: The Battle between G-dly and animal soul
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Tanya Chapter 8: The contamination Kelipos cause to body and soul and its Tikkun
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Eating cookies, cake, and chocolate that contains nuts during Rosh Hashanah
Question: I have what many would consider an addiction to chocolate and I have chocolate every single day. The specific brand of chocolate that I eat all contain hazelnuts to some degree. In previous years from Rosh Hashanah until after Simchas Torah I would simply by the chocolate flavor that […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Eating cookies, cake, and chocolate that contains nuts during Rosh Hashanah
Question: I have what many would consider an addiction to chocolate and I have chocolate every single day. The specific brand of chocolate that I eat all contain hazelnuts to some degree. In previous years from Rosh Hashanah until after Simchas Torah I would simply by the chocolate flavor that […]
My Esrog has a pimple-Is it Kosher?
Question: I bought myself a prepackaged Esrog yesterday and found it to have a really large pimple like bump towards its lower half. Other than that it is a beautiful, clean, and yellow expert which is large and properly shaped. Is my Esrog still kosher? Answer: Yes, your Esrog […]
From the Rav’s Desk: My Esrog has a pimple-Is it Kosher?
Question: I bought myself a prepackaged Esrog yesterday and found it to have a really large pimple like bump towards its lower half. Other than that it is a beautiful, clean, and yellow expert which is large and properly shaped. Is my Esrog still kosher? Answer: Yes, your Esrog […]
