This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy here on Amazon Chapter 15: Marriage related Hazards 1. Who to marry: A. Marrying a person with a family history of health issues:[1] [Shulchan Aruch] One is to abstain from marrying an individual with a family history of health problems. Genetic testing:[2] Based […]
Chapter 14: Cemetery related Hazards
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy here on Amazon Chapter 14: Cemetery related Hazards *For the full details of laws relating to a cemetery in general and the hazards related to it in particular, please refer to our corresponding Sefer “The laws of Mourning” Vol. 2 Chapters 31 available […]
Tuesday-Daily Chitas [Chumash, Tanya] & Rambam Summaries [28th Adar 5783]
Donate Subscribe for Daily Email Tuesday, 28th Adar 5783/March 21st, 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-Shelishi The deep fried Mincha: If a deep pan Mincha offering is […]
Monday-Daily Chitas [Chumash, Tanya] & Rambam Summaries [27th Adar 5783]
Donate Subscribe for Daily Email Monday, 27th Adar 5783/March 20, 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-Sheiyni 1. The bird Olah offering: · If one brings an Olah offering from […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Opening an umbrella inside a house
Question: [Monday, 26th Adar 5783] I’ve always been told to be careful not to open an umbrella inside one’s house and only to open it once you are outside otherwise it brings very bad luck for marriage and for the wedding and other things? The other day it was pouring […]
Opening an umbrella inside a house
Question: [Monday, 26th Adar 5783] I’ve always been told to be careful not to open an umbrella inside one’s house and only to open it once you are outside otherwise it brings very bad luck for marriage and for the wedding and other things? The other day it was pouring […]
Chapter 13: Aveilus-Death & Mourning related Hazards
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy here on Amazon Chapter 13: Aveilus-Death & Mourning related Hazards 1. Learning the laws of Aveilus:[1] [Sefer Chassidim/ Achronim] It is a widespread custom for one whose parents are alive to avoid studying the laws of mourning.[2] It is thus only studied […]
Should one cover his eyes when he says Shema using his Tallis?
Question: [Sunday, 26th Adar 5783] I have seen many people cover their eyes with their Tallis when they say Shema. Others simply use their hands. Which is the correct version? Answer: While the main custom is to cover the eyes directly with the hand without the Tallis, and so was […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Should one cover his eyes when he says Shema using his Tallis?
Question: [Sunday, 26th Adar 5783] I have seen many people cover their eyes with their Tallis when they say Shema. Others simply use their hands. Which is the correct version? Answer: While the main custom is to cover the eyes directly with the hand without the Tallis, and so was […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Is the animal soul also eternal just like the G-dly soul?
Question: [Thursday, 23rd h Adar, 5783] I’ve always wondered regarding whether or not our animals soul is eternal and will be around in the future era? I know that the G-dly soul is eternal and will reap the future reward, however, what will happen with our animal soul? Will we […]
Is the animal soul also eternal just like the G-dly soul?
Question: [Thursday, 23rd h Adar, 5783] I’ve always wondered regarding whether or not our animals soul is eternal and will be around in the future era? I know that the G-dly soul is eternal and will reap the future reward, however, what will happen with our animal soul? Will we […]
Thursday-Daily Chitas [Chumash, Tanya] & Rambam Summaries [23rd Adar 5783]
Donate Subscribe for Daily Email Thursday, 23rd Adar 5783/March 16, 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 Vayakhel-Pekudei Chamishi when connected to Vayakhel The Eiphod: He made the Eiphod […]
Chapter 12: Holiday related Hazards
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy here on Amazon Chapter 12: Holiday related Hazards 1. Rosh Chodesh: A. Cutting hair on Rosh Chodesh: See “Hair.” B. Cutting nails on Rosh Chodesh: See “Nails.” C. Announcing the Molad:[1] The saying of the Molad prior to reciting the blessing over the […]
Buying alcohol or cigarettes for one who does not have ID or is under age
Question: [Wednesday, 22nd Adar, 5783] I was shopping in a supermarket the other day and was approached by two Bochrim who asked me if I can buy for them a bottle of vodka and cigarettes, as they don’t have ID on them. On the one hand, I felt bad telling […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Buying alcohol or cigarettes for one who does not have ID or is under age
Question: [Wednesday, 22nd Adar, 5783] I was shopping in a supermarket the other day and was approached by two Bochrim who asked me if I can buy for them a bottle of vodka and cigarettes, as they don’t have ID on them. On the one hand, I felt bad telling […]
Chapter 11: Bathroom related hazards
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy here on Amazon Chapter 11: Bathroom related hazards Bathroom Hazards, restrictions, superstitions, & Health directives *For the full details of laws relating to bathroom use in general and the hazards related to it in particular, please refer to our corresponding Sefer “Awaking like […]
Chapter 10: Bathing related hazards
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy here on Amazon Chapter 10: Bathing related hazards 1. Health directives by bathing:[1] [Rambam, Achronim] The frequency: It is proper for one to bathe in hot water once every seven days. Not hungry or full: A person should not enter into a hot […]
Wednesday-Daily Chitas [Chumash, Tanya] & Rambam Summaries [22nd Adar 5783]
Donate Subscribe for Daily Email Wednesday, 22nd Adar 5783/March 15, 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 Vayakhel-Pekudei Revi’i when connected to Pekudei Making the Olah altar: He made […]
From the Rav’s Desk: May a boy under age 18 write a Megillah?
Question: [Tuesday, 21st Adar 5783] I just turned 17 years old, and I am practicing becoming a Sofer having just finished a Safrus course successfully. Am I allowed to already write a Megillah on behalf of myself and others, prior to age 18, or must I wait till age 18 […]
May a boy under age 18 write a Megillah?
Question: [Tuesday, 21st Adar 5783] I just turned 17 years old, and I am practicing becoming a Sofer having just finished a Safrus course successfully. Am I allowed to already write a Megillah on behalf of myself and others, prior to age 18, or must I wait till age 18 […]
Chapter 9: Actions that require hand washing due to Ruach Ra’ah
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy here on Amazon Chapter 9: Actions that require hand washing due to Ruach Ra’ah Introduction: Certain actions that are performed cause a spirit of impurity to reside onto the hands similar to the evil spirit that resides upon sleeping at night. Nevertheless […]
Chapter 8: Morning washing related hazards
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy here on Amazon Chapter 8: Morning washing related hazards Introduction: Every Jew upon awakening in the morning is required to wash his hands with a blessing. Prior to washing one’s hands there are certain matters that are forbidden to be done. There […]
Tuesday-Daily Chitas [Chumash, Tanya] & Rambam Summaries [21st Adar 5783]
Donate Subscribe for Daily Email Tuesday, 21st Adar 5783/March 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 Vayakhel-PekudeiShelishi when connected to Pekudei Making the Menorah: He made the Menorah […]
Should one wear a Tallis Gadol when putting on Rabbeinu Tam later on in the day
Question: [Monday, 13th Adar 5783] Due to my tight work schedule in the morning, I often wear my Tefillin Rabbeinu Tam only later on in the day. My Question is regarding if I need to be careful to also wear my Tallis Gadol when I put on the Rabbeinu Tam […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Should one wear a Tallis Gadol when putting on Rabbeinu Tam later on in the day
Question: [Monday, 13th Adar 5783] Due to my tight work schedule in the morning, I often wear my Tefillin Rabbeinu Tam only later on in the day. My Question is regarding if I need to be careful to also wear my Tallis Gadol when I put on the Rabbeinu Tam […]
Chapter 7: Liquids forbidden due to Danger & Drinking Hazards
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy here on Amazon Chapter 7: Liquids forbidden due to Danger & Drinking Hazards 1. Mayim Shenisgalu-Liquids that were left uncovered:[1] [Talmud/Shulchan Aruch] The letter of the law:[2] Liquids that were left uncovered [without supervision[3] for even a very short amount of time[4]] were […]
Chapter 6: Foods forbidden due to Danger
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy here on Amazon Chapter 6: Foods forbidden due to Danger 1. List of foods forbidden due to danger listed in this chapter: Eating fish and meat together. Food or liquids that are placed under the bed. Peeled eggs, onions and garlic left […]
Placing a bench in front of the Bima in Shul
Question: [Sunday, 19th Adar 5783] I have seen some synagogues that they have a bench and table for sitting in front of the Bima, between the Bima and Aron Kodesh, and others which do not have anything between the Bima and Aron Kodesh, and it is hence left as completely […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Placing a bench in front of the Bima in Shul
Question: [Sunday, 19th Adar 5783] I have seen some synagogues that they have a bench and table for sitting in front of the Bima, between the Bima and Aron Kodesh, and others which do not have anything between the Bima and Aron Kodesh, and it is hence left as completely […]
