Laws of Kibud Av Vaeim relevant to children who were adopted:[1] A. Is an adopted child obligated in the laws of Kibud Av Vaeim towards his adoptive parents?[2] A child who was adopted is not obligated in the scriptural Mitzvah of honoring and fearing his adoptive father and mother.[3] Nonetheless, […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Cosmetic & Makeup Tattoos-Permanent makeup
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Cosmetic & Makeup Tattoos-Permanent makeup
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Aveilus Summary: Chapter 5: The Taharah
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Chapter 5: The Taharah Introduction: A. The Mitzvah of Taharah and its order: It is a Jewish custom dating back many generations to wash, cleanse and prepare the body of the deceased prior to burial. This is formally known as “Taharah” or […]
Tasting the Shabbos foods on Erev Shabbos
Tasting the Shabbos foods on Erev Shabbos: A. The law:[1] One is to taste the Shabbos foods on Erev Shabbos. Which foods:[2] It is proper to taste each and every dish of food. B. The reasons behind the custom: Check if needs spices or other additions:[3] The simple reason for […]
Fact or myth-Pouring liquids backwards
Fact or myth-Pouring liquids backwards:[1] A. The custom: Many of the populace are accustomed to not pour liquids backwards. Below we will discuss the details of this tradition, its sources, reasons, Halachic pushback’s, and whether its practice is to be encouraged or discouraged from being followed. B. Does it have […]
Fact or myth-Pouring liquids backwards
Fact or myth-Pouring liquids backwards:[1] A. The custom: Many of the populace are accustomed to not pour liquids backwards. Below we will discuss the details of this tradition, its sources, reasons, Halachic pushback’s, and whether its practice is to be encouraged or discouraged from being followed. B. Does it have […]
Kibud Av Vaeim-Communication and visitations-Staying in touch with one’s parents
Communication and visitations-Staying in touch with one’s parents:[1] A. Living near one’s parents:[2] It is proper for one to live near his parents in order so one can properly honor them and help them with their needs. This especially applies once parents are old. Nonetheless, this is not necessarily an […]
Kibud Av Vaeim-Communication and visitations-Staying in touch with one’s parents
Communication and visitations-Staying in touch with one’s parents:[1] A. Living near one’s parents:[2] It is proper for one to live near his parents in order so one can properly honor them and help them with their needs. This especially applies once parents are old. Nonetheless, this is not necessarily an […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Eating bread in a bag without washing while on a trip
Question: [Sunday, 15th Sivan, 5783] We were on a class field trip in the mountains the other day with our school and when it came time for lunch almost nobody bothered to wash their hands for the bread. They simply ate the bread through the bag claiming that when you’re […]
