Segulos for helping one fulfill the mitzvah of honoring his parents: One who is having difficulty in fulfilling the mitzvah of honoring his parents, such as one who does not get along with his parents at home, should recite by heart several times a day, morning afternoon and evening, the […]
The Tikkun for one who stumbled in the sin of not properly honoring and fearing his parents
The Tikkun for one who stumbled in the sin of not properly honoring and fearing his parents: One who transgress the command of honoring and fearing his parents, is to perform the following Tikkunim for his sin: He must ask forgiveness from his parents.[1] He must resolve from now on […]
Was Balaam and Lavan the same person?
Question: [Sunday, 13th Tamuz, 5783] I have heard various conflicting things of the relationship between Balaam and Lavan with some saying that they were the same person and others saying that they were relatives and others saying that there is no connection. Can you clarify this matter? Answer: Indeed, in […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Was Balaam and Lavan the same person?
Question: [Sunday, 13th Tamuz, 5783] I have heard various conflicting things of the relationship between Balaam and Lavan with some saying that they were the same person and others saying that they were relatives and others saying that there is no connection. Can you clarify this matter? Answer: Indeed, in […]
Gentile-Sheva Mitzvos Bnei Noach
Gentile-Sheva Mitzvos Bnei Noach:[1] Although Gentiles were not commanded in the laws of honoring their father and mother as part of the seven Noahide commands[2], nevertheless, they are practically obligated in showing some degree of reverence to their parents.[3] [Thus, it is forbidden for a Gentile to shame, curse, or […]
May one use a straining bowl, spoon, or pot on Shabbos?
May one use a strainer or straining spoon or straining pot on Shabbos:[1] A. Background laws: The prohibition to separate using a utensil:[2] One who separates through the use of a vessel, is Biblically liable for the Borer prohibition if the vessel is designated for Borer purposes, such as a […]
May one use a straining bowl, spoon, or pot on Shabbos?
May one use a strainer or straining spoon or straining pot on Shabbos:[1] A. Background laws: The prohibition to separate using a utensil:[2] One who separates through the use of a vessel, is Biblically liable for the Borer prohibition if the vessel is designated for Borer purposes, such as a […]
Must one have intent to fulfill the mitzvah of honoring and fearing one’s parents in order to fulfill the mitzvah?
Must one have intent to fulfill the mitzvah of honoring and fearing one’s parents when doing an act of honor or fear in order to fulfill the mitzvah?[1] No. Since the mitzvah of honoring one’s parents is a mitzvah that is between man and his fellow, and the main aspect […]
Must one ask forgiveness from his parents if he does not fulfill this mitzvah properly?
Must one ask forgiveness from his parents if he does not fulfill this mitzvah properly?[1] This matter is dependent on the above debate. According to the first approach [Bein Adam Lamakom], one is not required to ask forgiveness from his parent. According to the second approach [i.e. Bein Adam Lechaveiro], […]
Is the Mitzvah to honor one’s parents considered a Mitzvah between man and G-d or between man and his fellow?
Is the Mitzvah to honor one’s parents considered a Mitzvah between man and G-d [i.e. Bein Adam Lamakom] or between man and his fellow [i.e. Bein Adam Lechaveiro]?[1] Some Poskim[2] learn that the mitzvot honor one’s parents is a mitzvah between man and G-d and not between man and his […]
