Chapter 17: the destruction of the nation and repentance of the Jewish people The following is a prophecy concerning Damascus. Destruction of Damascus: Damascus will enter the depth of ruins. Destruction of Ephraim: The children of Israel from the kingdom of Ephraim will be exiled throughout the lands. Demotion of […]
Yeshayahu/Isaiah Chapter 15: A prophecy of the destruction of Moav
Chapter 15: A prophecy of the destruction of Moav The following is a prophecy concerning the nation of Moav and its being conquered by Sancheirev. Its destruction: The country will be ransacked while they sleep silently at night. The mourning: They will wear sackcloth and cry and shave their heads […]
Yeshayahu/Isaiah Chapter 16: Advice to Moav to ask the Jewish people for help
Chapter 16: Advice to Moav to ask the Jewish people for help The prophet gives the following advice to Moav: Sending gifts in seek of refuge: Send gifts of lambs to Israel in order to appease them and have them agree to house the refugees of Moav, as the inhabitants […]
The Keria of the Rebbe Rayatz when he visited Jerusalem and the Western wall?
Question: We were a group of yeshiva Bochurim who came to visit the Kosel and Mount of olives and when I mentioned the need to perform Keria, a number of my friends from amongst the Bochurim told me that when the Rebbe Rayatz visited Jerusalem and the Western wall he […]
From the Rav’s Desk: The Keria of the Rebbe Rayatz when he visited Jerusalem and the Western wall?
Question: We were a group of yeshiva Bochurim who came to visit the Kosel and Mount of olives and when I mentioned the need to perform Keria, a number of my friends from amongst the Bochurim told me that when the Rebbe Rayatz visited Jerusalem and the Western wall he […]
The blessing of Al Mitzvas Tzitzis said over a Tallis Katan
Al Mitzvas Tzitzis-The Nussach of the blessing said over a Tallis Katan:[1] The dispute in Rishonim and Poskim: Some Poskim[2] [i.e. Michaber] rule that that one is to say the blessing of “Lehisatef Betzitzis” upon wearing a Tallis Katan just as is said upon wearing a Tallis Gadol. This applies […]
The blessing of Al Mitzvas Tzitzis said over a Tallis Katan
Al Mitzvas Tzitzis-The Nussach of the blessing said over a Tallis Katan:[1] The dispute in Rishonim and Poskim: Some Poskim[2] [i.e. Michaber] rule that that one is to say the blessing of “Lehisatef Betzitzis” upon wearing a Tallis Katan just as is said upon wearing a Tallis Gadol. This applies […]
From the Rav’s Desk: For how many days is Tachanun omitted for by a Zivug Sheiyni?
Question: We have a Chasan in Shul who just got married for his second time with a woman who was also previously married. For how many days should we omit Tachanun when he is present by the Minyan? Answer: Tachanun is omitted for three days after the wedding, for […]
The status of a vessel that has not been used for 12 months
The status of a vessel that has not been used for 12 months: Some Poskim[1] rule that after 12 months, the taste absorbed in the walls of a vessel becomes nullified. Other Poskim[2], however, rule a vessel remains forbidden forever due to its absorbed taste, even after 12 months. Practically, […]
The status of a vessel that has not been used for 12 months
The status of a vessel that has not been used for 12 months: Some Poskim[1] rule that after 12 months, the taste absorbed in the walls of a vessel becomes nullified. Other Poskim[2], however, rule a vessel remains forbidden forever due to its absorbed taste, even after 12 months. Practically, […]