Commemorating the death of a previous spouse after remarriage: Should a husband commemorate the Yahrzeit of his deceased wife if he has since remarried [i.e. light a Yartzeit candle, recite Kaddish, visit the Kever, etc]?[1] It is not proper at all to do so, and thus it should not be […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Must one place a Mezuzah to an air B&B two month rental?
Question: [Tuesday, 27th Teves 5781] Rabbi, I am staying in a B&B rental home for about two months. I am wondering what I should do regarding putting a Mezuzah on the doors. I know that hotel rooms don’t require a mezuzah, but my question is regarding a short rental as the above, […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Must one place a Mezuzah to an air B&B two month rental?
Question: [Tuesday, 27th Teves 5781] Rabbi, I am staying in a B&B rental home for about two months. I am wondering what I should do regarding putting a Mezuzah on the doors. I know that hotel rooms don’t require a mezuzah, but my question is regarding a short rental as […]
Names of Hashem
The seven Divine names? The following are the Divine names that may never be erased:[1] Yud Kei Vav Kei; Adniy; Keil; Eloka; Elokim; Elokaiy[2]; Shakaiy; Tzeva–os[3]; Eh-yeh[4].] It is forbidden to mention any of the designated names of G-d in a bathroom. This refers to the seven names which may […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Wearing a coat over a Tallis
Question: [Sunday, 11th Shevat 5781] Now that we are praying outside in the freezing cold due to coronavirus is it permitted to wear a coat over one’s Tallis during the Shacharis prayer? Is it better to wear the Tallis over one’s coat, or to wear the coat over one’s Tallis? […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Wearing a coat over a Tallis
Question: [Sunday, 11th Shevat 5781] Now that we are praying outside in the freezing cold due to coronavirus is it permitted to wear a coat over one’s Tallis during the Shacharis prayer? Is it better to wear the Tallis over one’s coat, or to wear the coat over one’s Tallis? […]
The after blessing-Ate fruits of seven Minim, and Mezonos, and drank wine
The after blessing-Ate fruits of seven Minim, and Mezonos, and drank wine:[1] One who ate [a Kezayis of] fruits from the seven Minim and ate [a Kezayis of] Mezonos [within Kdei Achilas Peras] and drank [a Revius of] wine is to include all three after blessings in a single blessing […]
Farbrengen Yud Shevat 5781
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Customs of Yartzite that falls on Shabbos-Yud Shevat and Gimel Tamuz
Yahrzeit that falls on Shabbos and Yom Tov?[1] When to perform the Yahrzeit customs: When the Yahrzeit falls on Shabbos [or Yom Tov], the question is raised as to when the Yahrzeit customs are to be kept. Some customs are not feasible, or not permitted, to be performed on Shabbos […]
Chassidic story & lesson for Parshas Bo-The Misnagdishe Rav appointed by the Rebbe Rayatz
Chassidic story & lesson for Parshas Bo In this week’s Parsha, Parshas Bo, we learn of the exodus and how the Jewish people left Egypt with utter faith in God and Moses, not knowing to where they were heading, and what provisions they would have for the journey. Although it […]
