Author S Goldstein

When is Shabbos over-The after Shabbos stages which permit the doing of Melacha: Simply speaking, the conclusion of Shabbos is when three stars can be seen in the sky, or when the time for the leave of Shabbos as written in a calendar is reached on the clock. However, in […]

Donate Subscribe for Daily Email Sunday, 23rd Iyar 5783/May 14, 2023 Share on whatsapp WhatsApp Share on telegram Telegram Share on email Email Share on facebook Facebook Share on twitter Twitter Share on print Print Purchase Sefer Parshas Bamidbar Rishon Hashem commands Moshe to take a census of the Jewish […]

Question: [Thursday, 20th Iyar, 5783] I would like to know what to do when sweeping the floor on Friday night or Shabbos day and I find that there is an eating utensil in the pile of swept up garbage. On the one hand, I think that it is forbidden to […]

Watering plants and grass on Shabbos-PART 1:[1] One who waters seeds[2] on Shabbos [in order so they grow[3]] is liable for [both] the plowing and planting prohibition.[4] Therefore, it is Biblically forbidden to pour liquid over grass, plants, [trees[5]] and the like on Shabbos. Washing hands in a garden over […]

Donate Subscribe for Daily Email Thursday, 20th Iyar 5783/May 11, 2023 Share on whatsapp WhatsApp Share on telegram Telegram Share on email Email Share on facebook Facebook Share on twitter Twitter Share on print Print Purchase Sefer Parshas Behar Bechukosai Chamishi if connected to Behar You will still be able […]

Question: [Wednesday, 19th Iyar 5783] Every evening I wash my hands to eat bread for dinner and last night after I already washed my hands prior to entering the dining room, I was informed that there is no bread to eat. What do I do? Did I say a blessing […]

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Question: [Tuesday, 18th Iyar 5783] Is it true that when Moshiach comes that we will change the way we rule today and rule according to the opinion of Rashbi in the Talmud? Answer:               Indeed, there are sources which state that in the future era we will follow the Halachic rulings […]

B. Simcha/Joy: It is accustomed to increase slightly in joy on Lag BaOmer.[1] It is a Mitzvah to rejoice the joy of Rashbi.[2] Due to this, “One is to rejoice with all his heart and soul and make a day of feasting and joy on the 18th of Iyar, and […]

Donate Subscribe for Daily Email Tuesday, 18th Iyar 5783/May 9, 2023 Share on whatsapp WhatsApp Share on telegram Telegram Share on email Email Share on facebook Facebook Share on twitter Twitter Share on print Print Purchase Sefer Parshas Behar Bechukosai Shelishi when connected to Bechukosai Selling and redeeming a house: […]

Question: [Monday, 17th Iyar 5783] When I’m traveling alone and need to use the bathroom by an airport I would like to know what I should do regarding my Tefillin? Should I delay going to the bathroom until I find a Jew who can watch it for me? Should I […]

2. The Customs: Various traditions exist within the Lag BaOmer celebration. The legal aspect of these customs relates simply to the ceasing of death of the students of Rebbe Akiva, and hence we halt the mourning customs, and mourning associated rituals. On the other hand, various other customs of joy […]

Donate Subscribe for Daily Email Monday, 17th Iyar 5783/May 8, 2023 Share on whatsapp WhatsApp Share on telegram Telegram Share on email Email Share on facebook Facebook Share on twitter Twitter Share on print Print Purchase Sefer Parshas Behar Bechukosai Sheiyni when connected to Bechukosai Sustenance during years of Shemitah: […]

Question: [Sunday, 16th Iyar, 5783] I am on a special diet and need to eat a special bread made of oat flakes. It does not contain any flour, but simply oat flakes [and other ingredients] because of which the bread is very crumbly and does not really cut into slices. […]

Donate Subscribe for Daily Email Sunday, 16th Iyar 5783/May 7, 2023 Share on whatsapp WhatsApp Share on telegram Telegram Share on email Email Share on facebook Facebook Share on twitter Twitter Share on print Print Purchase Sefer Parshas Behar Bechukosai Rishon The Mitzvah of Shemitah: Resting the land from planting: […]

Question: [Thursday, 13th Iyar, 5783] I am the Gabaiy of a Shul and always understood that whenever there was no Kohen present in the synagogue then I may distribute the first Aliyah to anyone I choose whether a Levi or Yisrael, based on my discretion and so I likewise read […]

Donate Subscribe for Daily Email Thursday, 13th Iyar 5783/May 4, 2023 Share on whatsapp WhatsApp Share on telegram Telegram Share on email Email Share on facebook Facebook Share on twitter Twitter Share on print Print Purchase Sefer Parshas Emor Chamishi Rosh Hashanah: On the first of the seventh month [i.e. […]

Question: [Wednesday, 12th Iyar 5783] I know that one is not supposed to wear a clothing inside out. I was wondering regarding if I can wear a T-shirt backwards. The reason I would like to do so is for reasons of modesty so it properly cover my neckline.   Answer:               […]

The Mitzvah and obligation:[1] C. Its greatness and reward: Long life:[2] One who honors his father and his mother, Scripture[3] promises him long life. Thus, whoever desires a long and healthy life with a proper livelihood and to live with honor and respect should always abide by the will of […]

Donate Subscribe for Daily Email Wednesday, 12th Iyar 5783/May 3, 2023 Share on whatsapp WhatsApp Share on telegram Telegram Share on email Email Share on facebook Facebook Share on twitter Twitter Share on print Print Purchase Sefer Parshas Emor Revi’i The Moadim-Jewish Holidays: Hashem spoke to Moshe saying, tell the […]

Donate Subscribe for Daily Email Tuesday, 11th Iyar 5783/May 2, 2023 Share on whatsapp WhatsApp Share on telegram Telegram Share on email Email Share on facebook Facebook Share on twitter Twitter Share on print Print Purchase Sefer Parshas Emor Shelishi Laws of Karbanos: An Olah voluntary offering: Any Jew may […]

Question: [Tuesday, 11th Iyar 5783] I usually wear my tefillin of Rabbeinu Tam immediately after prayers, although the other day I had a pressing circumstance which required me to leave immediately after Shacharis to attend to, and although I had certainly plan to where the tefillin of Rabbeinu Tam later […]

The Mitzvah and obligation:[1] A. Its Biblical status: Honoring and fearing one’s father and mother are each a positive command in the Torah[2], and honoring one’s parents is famously listed as the fifth of the 10 Commandments. [The command of honoring one’s parents is listed by the Rambam as the […]

Question: [5th Iyar 5780] Does a 100% pure amino acid shake require a Hashgacha, such as this product https://www.myprotein.co.il/sports-nutrition/100-nac-powder/10530371.html that I would like to buy.   Answer: Amino acids are derived from proteins which in turn can be derived from meat products, which of course has the worry of being […]

N. Traveling with food and Tallis and Tefillin:[1] [Achronim] Bread: Prior to a guest leaving one’s home for travel, one should give him bread.[2] Food, Tallis, and Tefillin: One who travels is to remember to always take with him food and his Tallis and Tefillin.[3] Water and Tzitzis:[4] Likewise, one […]

Question: [Thursday, 6th Iyar, 5783] I am the Mohel for a Bris which will take place immediately after Shacharis. I would like to know which Tefillin the Kehal and Sandek/father should wear for the Bris. Rashi or Rabbeinu Tam? Answer: Unless there is a known community custom to do otherwise, […]

Question: [Tuesday, 4th Iyar 5783] I commute every morning to outside of the city and use a backpack for my Tallis and tefillin, siddur, Sefarim, as well as other items that I will need for the day. My question is regarding whether I need to be particular to place the […]

D. Traveling the day after experiencing night terrors:[1] [Achronim] Some write that if a person experience fear during the previous night’s sleep, then he should abstain from traveling the next day.   E. Took a mistaken route:[2] [Achronim] Some write that if during one’s travels to a certain destination one […]

Donate Subscribe for Daily Email Wednesday, 5th Iyar 5783/April 26, 2023 Share on whatsapp WhatsApp Share on telegram Telegram Share on email Email Share on facebook Facebook Share on twitter Twitter Share on print Print Purchase Sefer Parshas Acharei Mos Kedoshim Revi’i when connected to Kedoshim Do not lie with […]

Question: [Tuesday, 27th Nissan 5783] I generally do not switch my Tallis Katan upon awakening, and anyways have it in mind when saying a blessing over my Tallis Gadol prior to prayer. This morning I decided to switch my Tallis Katan to a newer one prior to prayer and absentmindedly […]

Traveling hazards and restrictions: A. Danger during travel:[1] [Talmud] All travel involves some level of danger. Accordingly, it is customary to receive a blessing from the leaders of the city prior to travel, as explained in F. B. Causes weakness and loss of energy:[2] [Talmud/Achronim] Travel weakens a person’s energy. […]

Donate Subscribe for Daily Email Tuesday, 4th Iyar 5783/April 25, 2023 Share on whatsapp WhatsApp Share on telegram Telegram Share on email Email Share on facebook Facebook Share on twitter Twitter Share on print Print Purchase Sefer Parshas Acharei Mos Kedoshim Shelishi when connected to Kedoshim Tell the Jewish people […]

Question: [Monday, 3rd Iyar 5783] I found a Chametz candy bar in my pocketbook after Pesach? May I eat it, or do I have to throw it out? Answer:               If you performed a sale of your Chametz through a Rav [i.e. Mechiras Chametz] in a correct time zone, then it […]

The status of feces of animals and birds regarding prayer and Torah study-Summary of laws:[1] The general rule-no bad scent: In general, the feces of animals and birds do not have the status of Tzoa and there is hence no need to distance oneself from it at all unless the […]

Donate Subscribe for Daily Email Monday, 3rd of Iyar 5783/April 24, 2023 Share on whatsapp WhatsApp Share on telegram Telegram Share on email Email Share on facebook Facebook Share on twitter Twitter Share on print Print Purchase Sefer Parshas Acharei Mos Kedoshim Sheiyni when connected to Kedoshim The Cheliv of […]

Question: [Sunday, 2nd Iyar, 5783] I forgot to recite Yaaleh Veyavo this past Friday night in my Shabbos Shemoneh Esrei, which was also Rosh Chodesh. I asked someone in Shul who is learned as to what I should do, and he said that I should Daven Shemoneh Esrei again as […]

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Rosh Chodesh Checklist & Reminders General Laws: Work/Sewing/Laundry: Women refrain from work on Rosh Chodesh. Avoid sewing and laundry Cutting nails, hair: Do not cut the hair [of the head] or nails on Rosh Chodesh. If Rosh Chodesh falls on Erev Shabbos one who cuts his nails every Erev Shabbos […]

Donate Subscribe for Daily Email Wednesday, 28th Nissan 5783/April 19, 2023 Share on whatsapp WhatsApp Share on telegram Telegram Share on email Email Share on facebook Facebook Share on twitter Twitter Share on print Print Purchase Sefer Parshas Tazria Metzora-Revi’i If the lesion on the clothing did not change color, […]

Question: [Tuesday, 27th Nissan 5783] I have a different pair of Tzitzis that I wear for playing sports and jogging and then re-wear my original pair after finishing my sports activity and taking a shower. Do I say a new blessing upon putting back on my original pair, and does […]

Standing while counting: The Sefira must be recited in a standing position. Nevertheless, if one counted while sitting, he fulfills his obligation. Leaning: It is forbidden for one to lean on any item in a way that it supports him from falling while counting the Omer. Counting the days and […]

Question: [Monday, 26th Nissan 5783] I was on a trip with my family by a well-known park and wanted to share with you something very disturbing that I witnessed. Being Bein hazmanim, many busloads of yeshiva students with staff stop by to visit this park. In this particular case a […]

Chapter 1: The Mitzvah of Counting the Omer 1. The Mitzvah: It is a positive command of the Torah for every single Jew to count seven weeks worth of days beginning from when the Omer was offered. [In the times of the Temple the Omer was offered on the 16th […]

Question: [Wednesday, 24th Iyar, 5782] Is it permitted for one to listen to Niggunim with musical instruments during the period of Sefiras Haomer or Bein Hametzarim? I have heard numerous times from people that it is permitted to do so being that Niggunim is not music, and that many Rabbanim […]

Question: [Tuesday, 13th Nissan 5783] I’m a little confused regarding how and when my car is to be checked for Chametz. From some rabbis I heard that cleaning it during the day is enough, while other rabbis told me I need to check it at night with the car lights […]

Donate Subscribe for Daily Email Tuesday, 13th Nissan 5783/April 4, 2023 Share on whatsapp WhatsApp Share on telegram Telegram Share on email Email Share on facebook Facebook Share on twitter Twitter Share on print Print Purchase Sefer Parshas Shemini-Shelishi A fire came from before Hashem and consumed the offerings, the […]

Question: [Sunday, 4th Nissan 5783] I have a minibar water dispenser that I use during the year for both hot and cold water. I would like to know if I may use this also on Pesach? Does it need to be koshered, and if so how? Answer: To use it […]

The Seder: The following is a short checklist. See our corresponding Sefer “The Laws & Customs of the Pesach Seder-Summary Edition” for the full details of this matter! A. Erev Pesach Seder preparation list The leader of the Seder is to review the Hagadah and story of the exodus with […]

Donate Subscribe for Daily Email Monday, 12th Nissan 5783/April 3, 2023 Share on whatsapp WhatsApp Share on telegram Telegram Share on email Email Share on facebook Facebook Share on twitter Twitter Share on print Print Purchase Sefer Parshas Shemini-Sheiyni The Mincha: The Mincha of the nation was offered. He filled […]

Question: [Sunday, 11th Nissan 5783] I read your recent article that frozen fish needs to be kosher for Pesach being that some manufacturers add starch to the fish for reasons of preservation. I was not aware of this until now and in the past have freely used frozen fish for […]

Question: [Thursday, 1st Nissan, 5783] I have been told in the past that on Pesach I cannot place any hot foods directly on my counter even if I Kosher it for Pesach? Is this correct? Answer: If your counter is made of a Kasherable material, such as genuine un-engineered stone […]

Donate Subscribe for Daily Email Thursday, 8th Nissan 5783/March 30, 2023 Share on whatsapp WhatsApp Share on telegram Telegram Share on email Email Share on facebook Facebook Share on twitter Twitter Share on print Print Purchase Sefer Parshas Tzav-Chamishi Offering the Karbanos by the inauguration The Chatas bull: Aaron and […]

Question: [Tuesday, 6th Nissan, 5783] I have in my freezer a sizable amount of unopened packages of unprocessed frozen fish which I purchased during the year. It however does not state that it is kosher for pesach. May I still use them for Pesach?   Answer: Fresh unprocessed fish: Unprocessed […]

Donate Subscribe for Daily Email Sunday, 11th Nissan 5783/April 2, 2023 Share on whatsapp WhatsApp Share on telegram Telegram Share on email Email Share on facebook Facebook Share on twitter Twitter Share on print Print Purchase Sefer Parshas Shemini-Rishon The order of the eighth day of inauguration: On the eighth […]

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Question: [Tuesday, 6th Nissan 5783] According to Chabad custom, is there any issue with using store-bought oil for Pesach instead of Shemaltz. We used to use Shemaltz but it’s just too repulsive and unhealthy for my family. May we switch to regular store-bought oil that is kosher for Passover.   […]

Donate Subscribe for Daily Email Tuesday, 6th of Nissan 5783/March 28, 2023 Share on whatsapp WhatsApp Share on telegram Telegram Share on email Email Share on facebook Facebook Share on twitter Twitter Share on print Print Purchase Sefer Parshas Tzav-Shelishi The laws of the Shlamim, Toda: The following is the […]

Question: [Sunday, 4th Nissan 5783] What is the deal with using sugar for Pesach? I have heard that some don’t use it at all while others pre-boil the sugar before Pesach. What should I do? Answer: If the sugar contains a good rabbinical supervision for Pesach, then there is no […]

Donate Subscribe for Daily Email Monday, 5th of Nissan 5783/March 27, 2023 Share on whatsapp WhatsApp Share on telegram Telegram Share on email Email Share on facebook Facebook Share on twitter Twitter Share on print Print Purchase Sefer Parshas Tzav-Sheiyni The Karban of the Kohanim on the day of their […]

Bittul Chametz-Nullifying the Chametz-Part 2: B. Repeating the nullification the next day:[1] It is proper[2] that before the 6th hour on Erev Pesach, one repeat the bittul and nullify once again all the Chametz which he has in his possession.[3] When-Delaying the Bittul until after the Biur: This Bittul is […]

Question: [Thursday, 1st Nissan, 5783] A controversial subject which has been boiling recently amongst different circles is regarding the question of whether G-d needs us and as to the meaning of G-d’s desire to have a dwelling place below? Some attack and claim that saying G-d needs anything is heresy, […]

Donate Subscribe for Daily Email Thursday, 1st of Nissan 5783/March 23, 2023 Share on whatsapp WhatsApp Share on telegram Telegram Share on email Email Share on facebook Facebook Share on twitter Twitter Share on print Print Purchase Sefer Parshas Vayikra-Chamishi The Chatas sin offering of a Kohen Moshiach: Hashem spoke […]

Question: [Wednesday, 29th Adar, 5783] I am getting married in a few days and I would like to honor a friend of mine to be one of the witnesses. He is of course an Orthodox Jew who keeps Shabbos, although I was recently told that I must also choose a […]

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Question: [Tuesday, 28th Adar 5783] Our child who is now of Shidduchim age had suffered in the past from a certain medical condition. Am I required to inform the matchmaker, or other side, when my child is set up, of this past medical condition or not? I do fear that […]