Parsha Halacha The children of Yaakov did as they were instructed and buried him in the Mearas Hamachpeila 1. Burying in Eretz Yisrael:[1] It is a great Mitzvah and merit to be buried in Eretz Yisrael.[2] It is even permitted to unbury the remains of a person in the Diaspora […]
Parshas Vayechi – Chassidic story & lesson A Tale of Unyielding Faith and Divine Providence
Chassidic story & lesson[1] A Tale of Unyielding Faith and Divine Providence ✨ The Sage of Paritch: Devotion to Every Detail Rabbi Hillel of Paritch was renowned for his meticulous observance of mitzvot, dedicating himself even to the smallest nuances of rabbinic law. For every subtle detail, he was willing […]
Parshas Vayechi – Q&A on Rashi
Mefarshim 📘 Parsha Insights – Rashi Commentary Q&A on Rishon Bereshit 47:28–31 Why is Parshas Vayechi “closed” (not starting a new paragraph)? Rashi explains that when Yaakov passed away, the eyes and hearts of the Israelites became “closed,” troubled by the signs of the coming Egyptian bondage. Another reason: […]
Parshas Vayechi – Haftorah
Haftorah 📖 Summary of Melachim 1 2:1-12 Chapter 2: Dovid’s parting words for Shlomo, and taking vengeance against Adoniyahu, Yoav, and Shimi The parting words and instructions of Dovid to his son Shlomo: The days of Dovid’s death were nearing, and he instructed his son Shlomo the following words. A […]
Parshas Vayechi: PDF! Summary, Torah Or, Likkutei Sichos, Videos
The Complete Parsha Companion Download PDF Purchase Parsha Companion Read all Articles online Pshat on The Parsha Parshas Vayechi-Summary of Parsha Click Here Parshas Vayechi-Parsha Bee Click Here Parshas Vayechi-Parsha Insights Click Here Chassidus on The Parsha Parshas Vayechi-Mamar Torah Or The purpose of Yemos Hamoshiach Click Here Parshas Vayechi-Selected […]
Observing a Personal Shabbos – The Intriguing Law for an Individual Who Loses Track of Shabbos in the Wilderness or in Captivity
Table of Contents Observing a Personal Shabbos – The Intriguing Law for an Individual Who Loses Track of Shabbos in the Wilderness or in Captivity:[1] Imagine a traveler who sets out on a long trek through an expansive desert. Days pass without clear markers of time—no towns, no calendars, no […]
Observing a Personal Shabbos – The Intriguing Law for an Individual Who Loses Track of Shabbos in the Wilderness or in Captivity
Table of Contents Observing a Personal Shabbos – The Intriguing Law for an Individual Who Loses Track of Shabbos in the Wilderness or in Captivity:[1] Imagine a traveler who sets out on a long trek through an expansive desert. Days pass without clear markers of time—no towns, no calendars, no […]
Daily Rambam (1) Mamrim Chapter 1: The power of the Supreme Court (Thursday, 12th Teves)
Chapter 1: The power of the Supreme Court Halacha 1: The obligation to adhere to the Supreme court’s rulings The foundation of the oral Torah: The Supreme Court in Jerusalem is considered the main pillar of the oral Torah and its instructions, from which laws are legislated for the entire […]
Daily Tanach – Yechezkal Chapter 4: Symbolic Siege and Judgment on Jerusalem (Thursday, 12th Teves)
Chapter 4: Symbolic Siege and Judgment on Jerusalem The Brick and the Siege (Verses 1–3) Yechezkal is commanded to take a brick, engrave Jerusalem on it, and set up a model siege with ramps, camps, and an iron plate as a barrier. This dramatic act serves as a sign of […]
Daily Chumash & Rashi – Parshas Vayechi Chamishi: Yaakov blesses his younger children (Thursday, 12th Teves)
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Daily Tanya – Chapter 10 Part 2: The myriads of Tzadik Vera Lo Tzadikim (Thursday 12th Teves)
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9. Bracha on Bush fruits and berries [Blueberries, Mulberries, Blackberries, Raspberries, Cranberries]
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8. The Bracha on Fruits that grow directly from a trunk – Haeitz or Ha’adama
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6. If one has a Haeitz fruit and a Safek/dispute Haeitz/Ha’adama/Shehakol fruit in front of him what blessing should he say first?
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4. Said wrong Bracha Rishona on a Ha’adma product – Law of Bedieved
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5. If one recited a Ha’adama on a vegetable does it exempt a Haeitz fruit that he planned on eating or that was on the table
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2. One who is unsure as to the correct blessing – Doubt if is Haeitz or Ha’adama
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1. The products that receive the blessing of Haeitz versus Ha’adama
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Sucking Zyne Nicotine pouches on a fast day
Question May I suck on Zyn nicotine pouches on a fast day, and in general do they require a blessing upon placing them in one’s mouth? Many of them come with a flavorful taste, and one ends up swallowing that taste in saliva, similar to gum. Answer Based on […]
Ask the Rav #9: Red Clothing & More
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Daily Halacha: New Years in Halacha – Wishes, Greetings, Parties, and Gifts (Wednesday, 11th Teves)
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Daily Rambam (1) Eidus Chapter 22: Contradictory Witnesses and the Validity of Testimony (Wednesday, 11th Teves)
Chapter 22: The punishments for Eidim Zomimim-false witnesses Halacha 1 – Contradictory Groups of Witnesses If two groups contradict each other and one witness from each group testifies together on another matter, their testimony is invalid because one must be lying. If each group testifies separately on unrelated matters, their […]
Daily Tanach – Yechezkal Chapter 3: Yichezkal’s Commission as Watchman (Wednesday, 11th Teves)
Chapter 3: Yichezkal’s Commission as Watchman 1. Eating the Scroll (Verses 1–3) G-d commands Ezekiel to eat a scroll, symbolizing complete internalization of His message. The scroll tastes sweet, showing the goodness of G-d’s word despite its challenging content. 2. Commission to Speak (Verses 4–11) Ezekiel is sent to the […]
Daily Chumash & Rashi – Parshas Vayechi Revi’i: Yaakov’s parting messages for his children (Wednesday, 11th Teves)
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Daily Tanya – Chapter 10 Part 1: Tzadik Vetov Lo and Tzadik Vera Lo Tzadikim (Wednesday, 11th Teves)
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Ask the Rav #8: Asara Betevs & More
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Daily Halacha: The 10th of Teves Fast – Checklist & Summary (Tuesday, 10th Teves)
Igara Detanisa – Redeem Your Fast with Tzedaka to EY Help large families from Northern Israel Table of Contents The 10th of Teves- Checklist General laws: One must be especially careful to avoid anger on a fast day The fast begins at Alos Hashachar, which is approximately two fluctuating […]
Daily Rambam (1) Eidus Chapter 21: The punishments for Eidim Zomimim-false witnesses (Tuesday, 10th Teves)
Chapter 21: The punishments for Eidim Zomimim-false witnesses Halacha 1: Divorce-Testifying falsely regarding a divorce Must pay market value of Kesuba: Witnesses who falsely testified [i.e. Eidim Zomimim] that a man had divorced his wife, must pay the market value of the Kesuba document, as it would be sold for […]
Daily Tanach – Yechezkal Chapter 2: The Prophet’s Commission; A Prophet Sent to a Rebellious People (Tuesday, 10th Teves)
Chapter 2: – The Prophet’s Commission; A Prophet Sent to a Rebellious People 1. The Call to Stand and Receive the Spirit (2:1–2) G‑d speaks to Yechezkel, commanding him to stand on his feet so He can speak with him. As G‑d speaks, the spirit enters Yechezkel, setting him upright […]
Daily Chumash & Rashi – Parshas Vayechi Shelishi: Yaakov explains his switching of the hands (Tuesday, 10th Teves)
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Daily Tanya – Chapter 9 Part 2: The desired conquest of the body by the G-dly versus animal soul (Tuesday 10th Teves)
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Where to Insert Personal Requests in Shema Koleinu
Where to Insert Personal Requests in Shema Koleinu Question Where exactly within the blessing of Shema Koleinu should one insert personal requests? I have heard many different opinions: one teacher advised doing so at the conclusion of the blessing, just before the words Baruch Atah Hashem Shomea Tefillah. Another […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Where to Insert Personal Requests in Shema Koleinu (Monday, 9th Teves)
Question Where exactly within the blessing of Shema Koleinu should one insert personal requests? I have heard many different opinions: one teacher advised doing so at the conclusion of the blessing, just before the words Baruch Atah Hashem Shomea Tefillah. Another suggested placing them in the middle of the blessing, […]
Daily Halacha: The Ancient Fast day of the 9th of Teves & the Current Fast if Asara Beteves – Laws & Customs (Monday, 9th Teves)
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Daily Rambam (1) Eidus Chapter 20: Punishment of False Witnesses and Rules of Hazamah (Monday, 9th Teves)
Chapter 20: Punishment of False Witnesses and Rules of Hazamah Halacha 1 – Conditions for Punishing False Witnesses False witnesses are not executed, lashed, or fined unless: Both were fit to testify. Both were disqualified through hazamah after judgment was rendered. If only one was disqualified, or disqualification occurred before […]
Daily Tanach – Yechezkal Chapter 1: The Vision of the Divine Chariot and the Glory of G d (Ma’aseh Merkavah) (Monday, 9th teves)
Chapter 1: The Vision of the Divine Chariot and the Glory of G d (Ma’aseh Merkavah) Setting of the Vision (1:1–3) In the thirtieth year, on the fifth day of the fourth month, Yechezkel, a priest, was among the exiles by the river Kevar in the land of the Kasdim […]
Daily Chumash & Rashi – Parshas Vayechi Sheiyni: Yaakov blesses Efraim & Menashe (Monday, 9th Teves)
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Daily Tanya – Chapter 9 Part 1: The Battle between the G-dly and animal soul (Monday, 9th Teves)
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7. How to say the words-Verbalization & sound level by Shemoneh Esrei
Table of Contents How loud is loud – Laws of Verbalization & sound level by Shemoneh Esrei:[1] Shemoneh Esrei is that special moment when the entire room falls silent. Everyone is focused, lips moving gently, hearts turned upward in prayer. But what does “silent” really mean? On one hand, halacha […]
Daily Halacha: How loud is loud – Laws of Verbalization & sound level by Shemoneh Esrei (Sunday, 8th Teves)
Table of Contents How loud is loud – Laws of Verbalization & sound level by Shemoneh Esrei:[1] Shemoneh Esrei is that special moment when the entire room falls silent. Everyone is focused, lips moving gently, hearts turned upward in prayer. But what does “silent” really mean? On one hand, halacha […]
Daily Rambam (1) Eidus Chapter 19: The Laws of Hazamah – Disqualifying Witnesses Through Contradiction (Sunday, 8th Teves)
Chapter 19: The Laws of Hazamah – Disqualifying Witnesses Through Contradiction Halacha 1 – Conditions for Hazamah (Refuting Witnesses) If two witnesses testify about a murder in one location and two others claim the first pair was elsewhere: If both locations are visible to each other, the first pair is […]
Daily Tanach – Yirmiyahu Chapter 52: The Tragic End of Yerushalayim and the Exile of Yehudah (Sunday, 8th Teves)
Chapter 52: The Tragic End of Yerushalayim and the Exile of Yehudah 1. Tzidkiyahu’s Reign and Rebellion (52:1–3) Tzidkiyahu became king at age twenty-one and ruled for eleven years. His mother was Hamutal, daughter of Yirmiyahu from Livnah. He did what was evil in the eyes of G‑d, following the […]
Daily Chumash & Rashi – Parshas Vayechi Rishon: Yaakov meets with Yosef and his sons before his death (Sunday, 8th Teves)
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Daily Tanya – Chapter 8 Part 2: The contamination that different Kelipos cause to body and soul and its Tikkun (Sunday 8th Teves)
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Daily Tanya Chapter 8 Part 1: The contamination Kelipos cause to body and soul and its Tikkun (Shabbos 7th Teves)
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Daily Rambam (1) Eidus Chapter 18: Eid Zomeim-The punishment of a false witness (Shabbos, 7th Teves)
Chapter 18: Eid Zomeim-The punishment of a false witness Halacha 1: The retribution given to a false witness Whoever testified falsely and is known to have testified falsely, is considered an Eid Zomeim and is liable to have done to him whatever he wanted to do to his fellow. This […]
Daily Tanya Chapter 7 Part 3: The sin of Forbidden relations and its severity (Friday, 6th Teves:)
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Parshas Vayigash – Q&A on Rashi
Mefarshim 📘 Parsha Insights – Rashi Commentary Q&A on Rishon Q1: What does “דָבָר בְּאָזְנֵי אֲדֹנִי” mean in Yehudah’s plea? A: Rashi explains it means “May my words enter your ears”—a request for Yosef to listen attentively. Q2: Why does Yehudah say “וְאַל־יִחַר אַפְּךָ” (Do not become angry)? A: From […]
Parshas Vayigash – Parsha Bee
🐝 Parsha Bee How many mitzvos are mentioned in Parshas Vayigash? There are no positive or negative mitzvos mentioned. Which Haftorah is read for Parshas Vayigash? Yechezkel 37:15–28. How many pesukim are in Parshas Vayigash? 106 pesukim. Who contends with Yosef to release Binyamin? Yehuda. […]
Parshas Vayigash – Summary of Haftorah
Haftorah 📖 Summary of Haftorah: Yechezkal 37:15-28 Yechezkel 37 – The Vision of Dry Bones and the Promise of National Restoration The Valley of Dry Bones (37:1–3) Yechezkel is carried by the spirit of G‑d to a valley filled with dry bones. G‑d asks him, “Can these bones live?” Yechezkel […]
Parshas Vayigash: PDF! Summary, Torah Or, Likkutei Sichos: Videos
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Daily Rambam (1) Eidus Chapter 17: The criteria for admissible testimony (Friday, 6th Teves)
Chapter 17: The criteria for admissible testimony Halacha 1: The prohibition against hearsay It is forbidden for one to testify regarding a certain matter until he actually witnesses it either by seeing it with his own eyes or hears it it with his own ears. Was told the information by […]
Should an Avel try to finish the entire Shisha Sidrei Mishenh – Mishnayos by the Yartzite?
Question Has the Rebbe ever addressed or provided guidance regarding an avel (mourner) completing the entire set of Mishnayos—the Shisha Sidrei Mishnah—during the year of mourning? If so, within what timeframe is this directive to be fulfilled? Answer Indeed, the Rebbe encouraged individuals to adopt the practice publicized by the […]
Clarifying Yehudah’s Argument: Who Was at Risk in Genesis 44—Binyamin or Yaakov?
Question In the beginning of Parshas Vayigash, during Yehudah’s discussion with Yosef, Yehudah argues that bringing Binyamin down to Egypt was a bad idea and that Yosef should not have requested it. He makes a statement which is unclear to me regarding whom it refers to: Yehudah says that bringing […]
Halachic Guidance on Using Omega-3 Supplements with Lower-Level Kosher Certification After Purchase
Question I consistently purchase omega-3 fish oil supplements that carry the highest level of kosher certification, specifically Badatz Edah HaChareidis. Recently, after making a substantial purchase of several bottles from a new store, I discovered that the product—although identical in appearance to the one certified by Badatz—is instead under standard […]
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Daily Halacha – Hei Teves: 1) Bayis Malei Sefarim-The positive command to purchase Torah Sefarim; 2) Tachanun 3) Studying Beis Yosef and Mishneh Berurah (Thursday 5th Teves)
Buy Now WhatsApp Facebook Twitter Telegram Sign up for Daily Distribution Sponsor an Episode Table of Contents Bayis Malei Sefarim-The Mitzvah of purchasing Torah books Bayis Malei Sefarim-The Mitzvah of purchasing Torah books:[1] Today [being that writing the oral Torah has become permitted[2]] it is a Mitzvah [and Biblical obligation[3]] […]
Daily Rambam (1) Eidus Chapter 16: A biased witness Part 2 (Thursday, 5th Teves)
Chapter 16: A biased witnesses Cont. Halacha 1: A victim of robbery testifying regarding his stolen item A victim of robbery may not testify regarding an item or property that was stolen from him, such as to testify that it does not belong to a third party who is also […]
Daily Tanach – Yirmiyahu Chapter 51: Babylon’s Final Judgment Having its Doom Sealed and Israel’s Hope Affirmed (Thursday, 5th Teves)
Chapter 51: Babylon’s Final Judgment Having its Doom Sealed and Israel’s Hope Affirmed 1. The Destroyer Against Babylon (51:1–4) G‑d declares that He will stir up a destroyer against Bavel (Babylon) and its inhabitants. Foreign nations will come to scatter her and devastate her land. Her warriors will fall in […]
Daily Chumash & Rashi – Parshas Vayigash Chamishi: Yaakovs family who arrived to Mitzrayim (Thursday, 5th Teves)
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Daily Tanya – Chapter 7 Part 2: The Gimel Kelipos Hatmeios (Thursday, 5th Teves)
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Daily Halacha – Nittel Nacht: Background & Customs and Q&A relating to Christianity (Wednesday, 4th Teves)
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Daily Rambam (1) Eidus Chapter 15: A biased witness (Wednesday, 4th Teves)
Chapter 15: A biased witness Halacha 1: The law by a biased witness It is forbidden for one who stands to gain from a certain testimony to testify regarding that matter, as this is as if he is testifying about himself. City residents testifying regarding a public matter: Accordingly, a […]
Daily Tanach – Yirmiyahu Chapter 50 – The Fall of Bavel and Israel’s Redemption (Wednesday, 4th Teves)
Chapter 50 – The Fall of Bavel and Israel’s Redemption 1. Announcement of Babylon’s Fall (50:1–3) G‑d speaks through Yirmiyahu concerning Bavel (Babylon) and the land of the Kasdim (Chaldeans). The nations are told to proclaim openly: “Bavel has been taken! Bel and Merodach are shamed; her idols are disgraced.” […]
Daily Chumash & Rashi – Parshas Vayigash Revi’i: Yaakov and family travel to Mitzrayim (Wednesday, 4th Teves)
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Daily Tanya – Chapter 7 Part 1: Kelipas Nogah versus Gimel Kelipos Hatmeios (Wednesday, 4th Teves)
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From the Rav’s Desk: The Absence of Explicit Kingship (“Malchut”) in the Blessings of Shemoneh Esrei: Explanations and Halachic Perspectives (Tuesday 3rd Teves)
Question: I learned that a blessing (berachah) is not considered a valid blessing unless it contains both the Name of Hashem and malchut (kingship), such as the phrase “Hashem, King of the universe.” However, I noticed that in Shemoneh Esrei, none of the blessings explicitly include malchut. Each blessing begins […]
Why there is no Malchus in the Blessings of Shemoneh Esrei: Explanations and Halachic Perspectives
Question: I learned that a blessing (berachah) is not considered a valid blessing unless it contains both the Name of Hashem and malchut (kingship), such as the phrase “Hashem, King of the universe.” However, I noticed that in Shemoneh Esrei, none of the blessings explicitly include malchut. Each blessing begins […]
Daily Halacha: Making a Bracha Over Food in English – Is It Permissible And Should It Be Encouraged Until Hebrew Proficiency Is Achieved? (Tuesday, 3rd Teves)
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Making a Bracha Over Food in English: Is It Permissible And Should It Be Encouraged Until Hebrew Proficiency Is Achieved?
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Daily Rambam (1) Eidus Chapter 14: Scenarios in which an invalid witness becomes valid (Tuesday, 3rd Teves)
Chapter 14: scenarios in which an invalid witness becomes valid Halacha 1: The status of a spouse invalidation after the death of the wife A man who was invalid for testimony on one’s behalf due to being a husband of one’s relative, becomes revalidated after his wife, who is one’s […]
Daily Tanach – Yirmiyahu Chapter 49 – Prophecies Against Ammon, Edom, Damascus, Kedar, Hazor, and Elam (Tuesday, 3rd Teves)
Chapter 49 – Prophecies Against Ammon, Edom, Damascus, Kedar, Hazor, and Elam 1. Judgment on Ammon (49:1–6) G‑d rebukes Ammon for seizing the territory of Gad and settling its cities. He announces that Rabbah, the capital of Ammon, will become a desolate mound, and its villages will burn. Malcam, their […]
Daily Chumash & Rashi – Parshas Vayigash Shelishi: Yosef instructs his brothers and asks them to bring their father to Mitzrayim (Tuesday, 3rd Teves)
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Daily Tanya – Chapter 6 Part 2: How the Sitra Achra, and evil, is created and energized (Tuesday, 3rd Teves)
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Determining Which Torah Scroll Should Be Returned First When the First Scroll Is Also Used for Maftir
Determining Which Torah Scroll Should Be Returned First When the First Scroll Is Also Used for Maftir Question: On a day of three Sifrei Torah where only two are available and the first Torah scroll taken from the ark was also used as the third scroll for Maftir, which scroll […]
How to Proceed when Reciting Al Hanissim After Veal Kulam
Question: In the event that I forgot to recite Al Hanissim prior to Veal Kulam but remembered prior to saying Hashems name in the blessing of Hatov Shimcha, what should I do? How should I proceed? Should I say it and then go back to Ve’al Kulam, or should I […]
Ask the Rav #5: Chanukah Q&A (Monday, 2nd eves)
Ask the Rav: Your Questions – Our Answers A global inbox meets timeless wisdom. Ask the Rav is a series built entirely on authentic questions sent from Jews around the world — from Brooklyn to Be’er Sheva, Melbourne to Manchester. Each question is a real-life dilemma, curiosity, or challenge answered […]
Daily Halacha – Zos Chanukah: The last day of Chanukah (Monday, 2nd Teves)
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Daily Rambam (1) Eidus Chapter 13: The invalidation of witnesses due to being a relative (Monday, 2nd Teves)
Chapter 13: The invalidation of witnesses due to being a relative Halacha 1 – Scriptural Disqualification of Relatives Relatives cannot serve as witnesses by Torah law, based on 24:16. Fathers cannot testify for sons and vice versa; this applies to other close paternal relatives. Maternal relatives and in-laws are disqualified […]
Daily Tanach – Yirmiyahu Chapter 48 – Judgment on Moav – Moav’s Pride, Devastation, and Future Restoration (Monday, 2nd Teves)
Chapter 48 – Judgment on Moav – Moav’s Pride, Devastation, and Future Restoration The Fall of Moav’s Cities (48:1–9) G‑d declares woe upon Moav: cities like Nevo, Kiryatayim, and Misgav will be shamed and broken. Moav’s pride and glory will vanish as enemies plot its destruction in Cheshbon. A cry […]
Daily Chumash & Rashi – Parshas Vayigash Sheiyni: Yosef reveals himself to the brothers (Monday, 2nd Teves)
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Daily Tanya – Chapter 6 Part 1: The makeup of the animal soul & definition of good versus evil (Monday, 2nd Teves)
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What is one to do if on a day of three Sifrei Torah there are only two scrolls available?
What is one to do if on a day of three Sifrei Torah there are only two scrolls available?[1] If there are only two Torah scrolls available, then one is to read the Parsha of Rosh Chodesh from the second scroll, and read the extra Parsha from the first scroll. […]
Ask the Rav #4: Chanukah Q&A (Sunday, 1st Teves)
Ask the Rav: Your Questions – Our Answers A global inbox meets timeless wisdom. Ask the Rav is a series built entirely on authentic questions sent from Jews around the world — from Brooklyn to Be’er Sheva, Melbourne to Manchester. Each question is a real-life dilemma, curiosity, or challenge answered […]
Daily Halacha – Rosh Chodesh Teves Chanukah: Two versus one day, Birthdays, Meal, Davening, Kerias Hatorah order (Sunday, 1st Teves)
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Daily Rambam (1) Eidus Chapter 12: The invalidation and subsequent validation process of a Rasha (Sunday, 1st Teves)
Chapter 12: The invalidation and subsequent validation process of a Rasha Halacha 1: Must the transgressor be previously warned to be invalidated as a witness The testimony needed to invalidate a person due to him being a Rasha: A person becomes invalid for testimony the moment two witnesses testify that […]
Daily Tanach – Yirmiyahu Chapter 47: The Overwhelming Judgment on the Philistines (Sunday, 1st Teves)
Chapter 47: The Overwhelming Judgment on the Philistines 1. Context of the Prophecy (47:1) This word of G‑d came to Yirmiyahu concerning the Pelishtim (Philistines) before Pharaoh struck Gaza. It foretells a coming calamity from the north that will overwhelm the Philistine cities. 2. The Flood of Destruction (47:2–4) G‑d […]
Daily Chumash & Rashi – Parshas Vayigash Rishon: Yehuda contends with Yosef to release Binyamin (Sunday, 1st Teves)
*The article below is an excerpt from the above Sefer *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Donate Buy in Paperback or Kindle Buy on Apple Books Purchase on our website Sign up for Daily Distribution Sponsor an Episode Parshas Vayigash Pesukim: 106 [Siman: יהללאל] Haftorah: Yechezkal 37:15-28 […]
Daily Tanya: Chapter 5 Part 2 – Torah study versus Mitzvos (Sunday, 1st Teves)
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Daily Rambam (1) Eidus Chapter 11: Further Rasha disqualifications (Shabbos, 30th Kisleiv)
Halacha 1: An ignoramus An individual who does not study Torah, Scripture, or the Mishneh, and does not socially participate in the religious community, is automatically considered a Rasha, and his testimony is rabbinically invalid, as certainly such an individual transgresses many of the laws. Halacha 2: The validation process […]
Daily Tanya – Chapter 5 Part 1 – The Unique unity with G-d experienced during Torah study (Shabbos, 30th Kisleiv)
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Daily Rambam (1) Eidus Chapter 10: Reshaim (Friday, 29th Kisleiv)
Chapter 10: Reshaim Halacha 1: The invalidation of a Rasha Reshaim are biblically invalid to testify. Testifying with a Rasha: It is forbidden for a valid witness to testify together with a Rasha, even though he knows that his testimony is true. It goes without saying that it’s for been […]
Parshas Mikeitz – Q&A from Rashi
📘 Parsha Insights – Rashi Commentary Q&A on Shishi 1. What does “וּטְבֹחַ טֶבַח וְהָכֵן” mean in the verse? ➡️ It means “to have animals slaughtered and prepared,” expressed in an infinitive form, not an imperative. Why is “טְבֹחַ” not an imperative? ➡️ Because if it were imperative, the text […]
Parshas Mikeitz – Haftorah
Haftorah 📖 Summary of Haftorah: Melachim 1 3:15-4:1 ✨ The Dream of Shlomo and His Request for Wisdom 🌙 Hashem Appears to Shlomo in Givon In the city of Givon, Hashem appeared to Shlomo in a dream at night. G‑d told Shlomo: “Ask for whatever you desire.” Shlomo replied: > […]
Parsha Halacha – Mikeitz
Parsha Halacha Dreams:[1] [Talmud/Shulchan Aruch/Shulchan Aruch Harav] Dreams and their meaning: Dreams were given special significance in both Scripture and Talmud, being treated as a divine message and being subject to interpretation. This created the concept of Taanis Chalom, for one to fast upon having a bad dream in order […]
Daily Tanya Chapter 4 Part 3 – A Jew below attaches to G-d even more than the souls in Olam Haba (Friday, 29th Kisleiv)
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Parshas Mikeitz: PDF, Summary, Divrei Torah, Chassidus, Halacha
Table of Contents The Complete Parsha Companion Download PDF Purchase Parsha Companion Read all Articles online Pshat on The Parsha Parshas Mikeitz-Summary of Parsha 1. Pharaohs dreams: 2. Yosef’s interpretation: 3. ………………… Click Here Parshas Mikeitz-Parsha Bee 1. How long was your Joseph imprisoned for when Pharaoh had his dreams? […]