This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Parshas Tzav “Veachaltem Achol Vesavoa…” [Likkutei Torah p. 13] Many of the rituals of our Torah involve eating foods. For example, one of the main commandments involved in the offering of a sacrifice is the eating of the meat […]
Parshas Tzav-Midrashim & Mefarshim
The following is an ongoing project which will be updated each year Rishon Commanding the Kohanim:[1] Hashem spoke to Moshe and told him to command Ahron and his children the following laws [of Karbanos]. Why does the Torah in this instance use the term “Tzav/command” instead of its […]
Likkutei Torah-Parshas Vayikra-The mystical meaning of salt and its connection to the study of Kabbalah
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Parshas Vayikra “Velo Sashbis Melach…” [Likkutei Torah p. 6] This Mamar of Lo Sashbis Melach is one of the classic Mamarim of Likkutei Torah. It contains many fundamental principles and explanations on the power of Torah learning and the […]
Parshas Vayikra-Midrashim & Mefarshim
Outline of Parsha 1. Number of Mitzvos: There are a total of fifteen Mitzvos in Parshas Vayikra; Eleven positive commands and Five negative commands. The following are the commands in the chronological order that they are brought in the Parsha. A. Positive: Positive 48: Following the detailed laws […]
Parshas Shemos-Torah Or-Will there be another world and why did Moshe merit to be the redeemer
Check out our Amazon Sefarim Shop This article is an excerpt from the above Sefer Purchase on our website WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Sponsor an Article “Mi Sam Peh Leadam…” [Torah Or p. 102] The Mamar of this week’s Parsha discusses the conversation that took place between Hashem and […]
Parshas Vaeira-Torah Or-The purpose of the Makos
Check out our Amazon Sefarim Shop This article is an excerpt from the above Sefer Purchase on our website WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Sponsor an Article Parshas Va’eira “Vayomer Hashem El Moshe…” [Torah Or p. 112] This Mamar on this week’s Parsha discusses the episode of the first meeting between […]
Parshas Bo-Torah Or-The meaning of the Divine names of Hashem
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Parshas Bo “Betzem Hayom Hazeh Yatzu Kol Tzivos Hashem …” [Torah Or p. 120] The Mamar for this Parsha discusses the verse that describes the exodus of the Jewish people from Egypt. The verse states that, “On the essence of […]
Parshas Beshalach-Torah Or-The purpose of the Mun
Check out our Amazon Sefarim Shop This article is an excerpt from the above Sefer Purchase on our website WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Sponsor an Article Parshas Beshalach “Vayomer Moshe Achluhu Hayom…” [Torah Or p. 130] The Mamar of this week’s Parsha discusses the falling of the Mun. The Mun […]
Parshas Yisro-Torah Or-The purpose of Matan Torah-Dveikus
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Parshas Yisro “Bachodesh Hashlishi…” [Torah Or, p. 132] The Mamar of this week’s Parsha discusses the greatest event in the history of the Jewish people-the giving of the Torah on Har Sinai. Hashem told Moshe that the reason why […]
Parshas Mishpatim-Torah Or-Animal status souls versus human status souls
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Parshas Mishpatim “Vealah Hamishpatim Asher Tasim…” [Torah Or p. 148] Parshas Mishpatim contains many Torah commandments.[1] The first commandment is the law of an Eved Ivri, the Jewish slave, the detailed laws of which include when this slave becomes emancipated […]
Parshas Teruma-Torah Or-The mystical meaning of the Keruvim and becoming a brother to G-d
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Parshas Terumah “Mi Yitencha Ke’ach Li …” [Torah Or p.158[1]] This week’s Parsha discusses the Kapores, which was the covering that was placed over the Aron. The Kapores consisted of the figures of two Cherubs that were placed […]
Veata Tetzaveh-The function of a Tzaddik and Rebbe, and the mystery of the Purim celebration
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Parshas Tetzaveh & Purim “Veata Tetzaveh” & “Chayav Inish Lebesumei” [Torah Or p. 162 & 195] Purim is a memorable day in the life of every Jew. Indeed, its unique character is not merely a personal feeling but one echoed […]
Parshas Ki Sisa-Torah or-Arousing a fiery love for G-d
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Parshas Ki Sisa “Zeh Yitnu Kol Haover…” [Torah Or p. 162] This Parsha speaks of the Mitzvah of Machatzis Hashekel, giving the half-shekel donation to the Temple treasury. Our Sages[1] explain that this half-coin donation held within its […]
Parshas Vayakhel-Torah Or-The mystical connection between the Mishkan and the command of Shabbos
Check out our Amazon Sefarim Shop This article is an excerpt from the above Sefer Purchase on our website WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Sponsor an Article Buy me here or on Amazon.com Parshas Vayakhel “Vayakhel Moshe…” [Torah Or p. 172 ] The portion of Vayakhel reiterates the commandments to the Jewish people regarding […]
Parshas Pekudei-Torah Or-The purpose of building the Mishkan
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Parshas Pekudei “Eileh Pekudei Hamishkan…” Likkutei Torah p. 3 Parshas Pekudei discusses the building of the Mishkan. While the previous Parshiyos discuss the commandments associated with the construction of the Mishkan and its subsequent building donations, this week’s Parsha […]
Parshas Vayechi-Torah Or-The purpose of Yemos Hamoshiach
Check out our Amazon Sefarim Shop This article is an excerpt from the above Sefer Purchase on our website WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Sponsor an Article https://vimeo.com/248949187 Parshas Vayechi “Osri Lagefen…”[Torah Or p. 92] This week’s Parsha discusses the blessings that Yaakov gave to each of his children, the heads […]
Torah Or-Parshas Vayigash-Yosef versus Yehuda
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com “Vayigash Eilav Yehuda…” [Torah Or p. 86] This Parsha of Vayigash discusses the meeting between Yosef and Yehuda. The Torah tells us how Yosef, the viceroy of Pharaoh, attempted to take Binyamin as a slave after finding him […]
Parshas Mikeitz-The Chassidic and Kabalistic meaning of the Chanukah candle
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com “Inyan Chanukah….Tanu Rabanan Beis Shamaiy…” [Torah Or p. 32a] The Torah Or of this Parsha includes an exposition of two Mamarim relating to the Chanukah holiday that are printed in Torah Or on Parshas Mikeitz. The Chanukah celebration commemorates the […]
Parshas Vayeishev-Torah Or- The spiritual missions of Yosef and his brothers
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com “Vayeishev Yaakov Bieretz Megurei Aviv….…” [Torah Or p. 52] This Mamar is a treatise based on the first two Mamarim of Vayeishev printed in Torah Or. The first Mamar of this Parsha discusses the verse describing the settling of […]
Parshas Vayishlach-Torah Or-The secret mission of Yaakov in his meeting Eisav
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com “Vayikach Min Haba Biyado Mincha ….…” [Torah Or p. 24] The Mamar of this week’s Parsha discusses the episode of the meeting between Yaakov and Eisav. Yaakov ran away from his brother after conniving to receive the blessings from his […]
Parshas Vayeitzei-Torah Or-The mystical levels of Leah and Rachel
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com “Ulelavan Shtei Banos….…” [Torah Or p. 22a] The stories told in the Torah are at times exciting, passionate, and filled with drama. At other times, the narrative appears redundant or superfluous, puzzling the reader as to its meaning and […]
Parshas Toldos-Torah Or-Effort versus results-What does G-d want from me?
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com “Im Yiten Ish Es Kol HonBeiso….…” [Torah Or p. 19a] “What is the purpose of Toras Hachassidus?” the Tzemach Tzedek asked his grandfather, the Alter Rebbe. The Alter Rebbe replied, “To change the nature of one’s Middos”. This Mamar […]
Parshas Chayeh Sarah-Torah Or-Why G-d made us dependent on food, and the difference between Shabbos and weekday eating
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com “Yigaleh Lan Taamei….…” [Torah Or p. 15b] This Mamar focuses on the topic of eating food. Food consumption makes up one of the greatest markets known to civilization. Cuisine and dining are at the forefront of entertainment and social gatherings. […]
Parshas Vayeira-Torah Or: The two levels G-d’s knowledge of man and How G-d judges the world
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com “Erda Na Vieirah….…” [Torah Or p. 14b] This week’s Torah portion discusses the destruction of Sodom, one of the most evil and infamous cities in history. Sodom was renowned for its evil character, its corrupt justice system, and the persecution […]
Parshas Lech Lecha-Torah Or-Avraham’s life mission
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com “Lech Lecha….…” [Torah Or p. 11a] The Parsha of Lech Lecha discusses the life story of Avraham Avinu, the first patriarch of the Jewish people. The Mamar talks about the spiritual level and root of our Patriarch Avraham. Although Avraham […]
Parshas Noach-Torah Or-The sin of the Tower of Bavel
This article 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 WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Sponsor an Article https://vimeo.com/238896225 “Vayomer Hashem Hen Am Echad….…” [Torah Or p. 10b] This […]
Parshas Bereishis-Summary of the Parsha
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com Parshas Bereishis Pesukim: 146 [Siman:אמציה] Haftorah: Yeshayahu 42:5-21[1] Number of Mitzvos: There is a total of One Mitzvah in Parshas Bereishis; One positive command and Zero negative commands. The following are the commands in the order […]
Parshas Bereishis-Mamar Torah Or-The Danger of having exposure to evil behavior through media, and television
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com “Vayomer Hashem Elokim Hen Adam….…” [Torah Or p. 5b] The book of Bereishis is filled with exciting tales of history, beginning with the creation of the world and the formation of man. It touches on the greatest mysteries of the […]
Removing stickers from vessels prior to immersion
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy here or on amazon.com Must one remove stickers from the vessels? Introduction:[1] When immersing a vessel in a Mikveh one must remove all invalidating intervening items from the inside and outside of the vessel in order for the immersion to be […]
Chatzitzas on vessels during immersion
Chatzitzas on vessels:[1] When immersing a vessel in a Mikveh one must remove all invalidating intervals from the inside and outside of the vessel in order for the immersion to be valid. If there was an invalidating interval on the vessel at the time of immersion, the immersion is Rabbinically[2] […]
Food/bread cooked/baked by a non-religious Jew
May one eat the cooked/baked foods of a non-religious Jew Many of us encounter scenarios in which a non-observant Jew cooked foods for us in our homes and offers us to eat the food. This happens especially when not all family members are religious and hence whether or not […]
Involvement in the baking process
What involvement of a gentile in the baking determines the bread to be pas akum:[1] The Sages only forbade gentile baked bread in the event that the baking process was completely done by the gentile. If however a Jew was involved in some part of the baking process then the […]
Pas Paltar – Commercial gentile bread
Pas Palter-Must commercially baked bread be Pas Yisrael:[1] Many of us are familiar with the prohibition against eating bread baked by a gentile, known as Pas Akum. Many of us also know the concept of Pas Yisroel, which stems from this prohibition. Yet, in practice, many people are lenient and […]
Mezonos products
Introduction: The Sages enacted two different forms of prohibitions against the foods of a gentile. One which relates to the bread of a gentile, and is called Pas Akum and the second which relates to the cooked foods of a gentile which is called Bishul Akum. The Halachic differences […]
The types of grains and dough
What types of bakery products are prohibited due to Pas Akum? The grain:[1] Only breads [or baked Mezonos products] that are made of the five grains [oat, spelt, wheat, barley, rye] are forbidden due to Pas Akum.[2] However, bread made of legumes or rice [or potatoes] is not included in […]
The prohibition
The Prohibition:[1] The Sages forbade eating bread [and other grain bakery products] of the gentile nations as a precaution against intermarriage.[2] [This prohibition is referred to as Pas Akum. The Sages did not completely prohibit the consumption of gentile bakery products and rather restricted its allowance, only permitting it with […]
Human blood-Kashrus status, law if fell in food, eating with bleeding gums
The laws of Kashrus relevant to Human blood & Unintentional consumption:[1] Human blood is not Biblically forbidden in consumption due to the blood prohibition.[2] Nevertheless, it is [Rabbinically] forbidden to drink visible human blood which has separated from a human body due to Maaras Ayin. Blood on food after biting:[3] […]
Is pasteurized wine considered Mevushal
Is pasteurized wine considered cooked?[1] In order for wine to become “protected” from becoming Yayin Nesech due to touch of a gentile, it must be Mevushal/cooked.[2] The definition of cooked is that the wine has been heated over a fire[3] to the point that it diminished its quantity [i.e. evaporated] […]
Juice without Hashgacha
May one purchase juice without a Hashgacha? A. Freshly squeezed juice stands: One may purchase juice at a fruit stand without a Hashgacha so long as the following conditions are met: One is not in Eretz Yisrael, and the fruits used have no reason to be assumed that they come […]
Owning Non-Kosher food & the problem with leaving the Hafrashas Challah in ones freezer
* This article is an excerpt from the above Sefer Shop Now *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. WhatsApp Facebook Twitter Telegram Sign up for Daily Distribution Sponsor an Episode Donatehttps://vimeo.com/130293272 Buy here or on Amazon.com May one own non-Kosher food in his home?[1] It is forbidden […]
Mayim Shenisgalu-May one drink liquids that were left uncovered overnight
Mayim Shenisgalu-Liquids that were left uncovered:[1] The letter of the law: Liquids that were left uncovered [without supervision[2], for even a very short amount of time[3]] were forbidden by the Sages to be consumed [or used[4]] due to worry that perhaps a snake entered venom into the liquid [and one […]
The law of food that was placed under a bed
Todays Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy Here New! Source file included in end of article The law of food that was placed under a bed:[1] One may not place cooked foods [or other foods[2], even raw[3]] and liquids under a bed.[4] [A number of limitations to this […]
Hafrashas Challah
Separating Challah:[1] The greatness of the Mitzvah:[2] The Mitzvah of separating Challah is very great. It corresponds in Gematria to all 613 Mitzvos.[3] In merit of this Mitzvah blessing is found in one’s home and livelihood[4] and women are protected during childbirth.[5] In merit of this Mitzvah we were granted […]
Fish and Dairy [Milk Cheese Butter]
May one eat cheese with fish?[1] Some Poskim[2] rule it is forbidden to eat fish with milk [or cheese[3]] due to danger[4], just like it is forbidden to eat fish with meat. Practically this is the custom of Sefaradic Jewry.[5] Other Poskim[6] however rule that it is permitted to eat […]
Placed meat cover on fish pot
What is the law if one placed a hot cover of a cooking pot of fish on a cooking hot pot of meat or poultry? The food remains Kosher.[1] However one should not use the pot cover again for cooking for 24 hours.[2] After 24 hours the cover may be […]
Cooked fish with meat-Law of Pot
If one cooked meat and fish in the same vessel [and there was not 60x] does the vessel need to be Kashered?[1] Some Poskim[2] rule that the pot must be Kashered through Hagalah.[3] Other Poskim[4] however rule that the vessel is not required to be Kashered and must rather simply […]
Semicha-Taaruvos-Chapter 111
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Check out our state of the art Online Taaruvos course ________________________________________________________ Introduction: In the previous chapter the laws of Safek were discussed. In this chapter the laws regarding if there is a doubt whether an Issur fell into a pot is […]
Semicha-Taaruvos-Chapter 110
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Check out our state of the art Online Taaruvos course ________________________________________________________ Introduction: In this chapter the laws regarding a Davar Chashuv will be discussed. There are certain foods that due to their importance the Sages decreed they are not able to […]
Semicha-Taaruvos-Chapter 109
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Check out our state of the art Online Taaruvos course ________________________________________________________ Introduction: In this chapter the discussion of laws regarding forbidden mixtures resumes. Until this chapter only cases that involve mixture of Issur taste or Issur matter with Heter have been […]
Semicha-Taaruvos-Chapter 108
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Check out our state of the art Online Taaruvos course ________________________________________________________ Introduction:[1] In this chapter the law regarding baking Issur and Heter within the same oven will be discussed. At times this is permitted even initially, at times it is forbidden […]
Semicha-Taaruvos-Chapter 107
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Check out our state of the art Online Taaruvos course ________________________________________________________ Introduction: In the previous chapter the law regarding removing food from a pot which contains Issur was discussed. This chapter will discuss the relation of this law to a pot […]
Semicha-Taaruvos-Chapter 106
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Check out our state of the art Online Taaruvos course ________________________________________________________ Introduction: This chapter will discuss the law if an Issur Balua became cooked with Heter. What is the required ratio against the Issur? Does the Issur Balua join the Heter […]
Semicha-Taaruvos-Chapter 105
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Check out our state of the art Online Taaruvos course ______________________________________ Introduction: This chapter will discuss alternative ways that a Heter can receive Issur taste, other than through cooking. What is the law if a Heter and Issur soaked together? What […]
Semicha-Taaruvos-Chapter 104
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Check out our state of the art Online Taaruvos course ________________________________________________________ Introduction: In the previous chapter the law regarding an Issur which gives a spoiled taste was discussed. In this chapter this law is discussed with regards to the occurrence of […]
Semicha-Taaruvos-Chapter 103
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Check out our state of the art Online Taaruvos course ________________________________________________________ Introduction: The current chapter will discuss the laws of an Issur which gives a bad taste to the food that it became mixed with. This concept is called Nosein Taam […]
Semicha-Taaruvos-Chapter 102
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Check out our state of the art Online Taaruvos course ________________________________________________________ Introduction: The Sages decreed that in certain mixtures any Issur which will eventually become permitted to be eaten is not nullified. The reason for their decree is because since one […]
Semicha-Taaruvos-Chapter 101
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Check out our state of the art Online Taaruvos course ______________________________________ The law of Chaticha Hareuya Lihiskabed 1. The law of an item which is Charal?[1] The definition of Charal: Charal is an acronym for Chaticha Hareuya Lihiskabed. A piece of […]
Semicha-Taaruvos-Chapter 100
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Check out our state of the art Online Taaruvos course ________________________________________________________ The law of a Berya Introduction: Whenever an Issur falls into Heter one needs to nullify its taste, and if its body cannot be removed then its body likewise must […]
Semicha-Taaruvos-Chapter 99
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Check out our state of the art Online Taaruvos course ________________________________________________________ Introduction: The theme of this chapter is to discuss details of the law mentioned in the previous chapter that an Issur is nullified in 60x. What foods and items in […]
Semicha-Taaruvos-Chapter 98
Nullifying the taste of an Issur within a Heter food 1. What is the law if a non-Kosher food fell into a pot of Kosher food?[1] If a forbidden food fell into a pot of hot Kosher food then if the Kosher food contains the taste of the forbidden food, […]
Biography of Poskim
Throughout the study of Semicha one becomes acquainted with various names of Sefarim and Poskim. Many students do not have even a basic familiarity of these Sefarim, their authors, and their chronology. An attempt to fully cover the background of these Sefarim and authors would require a thorough essay and […]
Concepts
Arlah: Fruits of the first three years of a tree is called Arla. Such fruits are forbidden to be eaten or benefited from. Beiyn: The body of an Issur [as opposed to its taste]. Ben Yomo: A vessel that was used with hot Keli Rishon within the past […]
Semicha-Basar Bechalav-Chapter 97-Culmination of the subject of Taaruvos of meat and milk
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here Check out our state of the art Online Basar Bechalav course ________________________________________ Chapter 97 Introduction: This chapter is a continuation and culmination of the subject of Taaruvos of meat and milk. All the possible cases of mixtures, and their subsequent law, have […]
Semicha-Basar Bechalav-Chapter 96-Status of meat, dairy and Issur knives
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here Check out our state of the art Online Basar Bechalav course ________________________________________ Chapter 96 Status of meat, dairy and Issur knives Introduction: This chapter, in continuation of the theme of the previous chapter, deals with the status of Pareve foods that have […]
Semicha-Basar Bechalav-Chapter 95-Used a dairy pot for meat or vice versa-Part 3
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here Check out our state of the art Online Basar Bechalav course ________________________________________ Chapter 95 Used a dairy pot for meat or vice versa-Part 3 Introduction: This chapter, in continuation of the theme of Taaruvos discussed in previous chapters, focuses on the status […]
Semicha-Basar Bechalav-Chapter 94-Used a dairy pot for meat or vice versa-Part 2
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here Check out our state of the art Online Basar Bechalav course ________________________________________ Chapter 94 Used a dairy pot for meat or vice versa-Part 2 Introduction: This chapter continues the theme discussed in the previous chapter regarding the same utensils being used […]
Semicha-Basar Bechalav-Chapter 93-Used a dairy pot for meat or vice versa
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here Check out our state of the art Online Basar Bechalav course ________________________________________ Chapter 93 Used a dairy pot for meat or vice versa Introduction: In the previous two chapters [91-92] we dealt with mixtures of meat and milk, where meat and milk […]
Semicha-Basar Bechalav-Chapter 92-Taaruvos of Basar Bechalav: Cold with cold/hot-Part 2
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here Check out our state of the art Online Basar Bechalav course ________________________________________ Chapter 92 Taaruvos of Basar Bechalav: Cold with cold/hot-Part 2 Introduction: This chapter will continue the theme of the previous chapter discussing various scenarios of hot mixtures of meat and […]
Semicha-Basar Bechalav-Chapter 91-Taaruvos of Basar Bechalav: Cold with cold/hot
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here Check out our state of the art Online Basar Bechalav course ________________________________________ Chapter 91 Taaruvos of Basar Bechalav: Cold with cold/hot Introduction: This chapter is the start of a discussion which will carry on throughout much of the next few chapters […]
Semicha-Basar Bechalav-Chapter 89-Waiting between meat and milk and vice versa
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here Check out our state of the art Online Basar Bechalav course ________________________________________ Chapter 89 Waiting between meat and milk and vice versa Introduction from the Talmud:[1] The Gemara[2] states “Rav Chisda said, one who eats meat may not eat cheese. However, […]
Semicha-Basar Bechalav-Chapter 88-Eating Meat and Milk on the same table
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here Check out our state of the art Online Basar Bechalav course ________________________________________ Chapter 88: Eating meat and milk on the same table 1. Eating meat on the same table as one who is eating milk or vice versa:[1] It is Rabbinically […]
Semicha-Basar Bechalav-Chapter 87-The forms of forbidden mixtures
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here Check out our state of the art Online Basar Bechalav course ________________________________________ Chapter 87 The meat and milk mixtures that contain a Basar Bechalav prohibition Introduction: The prohibition against meat and milk is unique in that it carries a three-part prohibition. […]
Biography of Poskim
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here Throughout the study of Semicha one becomes acquainted with various names of Sefarim and Poskim. Many students do not have even a basic familiarity of these Sefarim, their authors, and their chronology. An attempt to fully cover the background of these […]
Semicha Aid-Melicha-Chapter 78
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Check out our state of the art Online Melicha course ________________________________________________________ Introduction: The current chapter discusses whether one may roast unsalted meat that is placed inside dough such as is done when making meat filled pastries. The issue with such a […]
Semicha Aid-Melicha-Chapter 77
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Check out our state of the art Online Melicha course ________________________________________________________ Introduction: This chapter will discuss the laws of salting and roasting stuffed chicken, turkey, goats and other fowl and animals. The question in such a case is whether the […]
Semicha Aid-Melicha-Chapter 76
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Check out our state of the art Online Melicha course ________________________________________________________ Introduction: This chapter begins a subject that was only slightly touched upon in the previous Halacha’s. The laws of roasting meat for its blood. All the previous chapters dealt […]
Semicha Aid-Melicha-Chapter 75
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Check out our state of the art Online Melicha course ________________________________________________________ Introduction: This chapter will discuss the laws of salting the intestines to remove their blood. Do intestines contain blood within them that must be removed? What is the law […]
Semicha Aid-Melicha-Chapter 74
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Check out our state of the art Online Melicha course ________________________________________________________ Introduction: This chapter will discuss the laws of salting the spleen, kidneys and testis. 1. The spleen:[1] The spleen has the same status as all meat and hence may […]
Semicha Aid-Melicha-Chapter 73
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Check out our state of the art Online Melicha course ________________________________________________________ Kashering the Liver Introduction: This chapter discusses removing the blood of liver. Rabbeinu Tam[1] writes that the entire liver is blood and it is only permitted to be eaten […]
Semicha Aid-Melicha-Chapter 72
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Check out our state of the art Online Melicha course ________________________________________________________ Introduction: This chapter discusses how to salt the heart and lungs of an animal. The heart contains congealed blood which is unable to be removed through the salting process. […]
Semicha Aid-Melicha-Chapter 71
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Check out our state of the art Online Melicha course ________________________________________________________ Introduction: After completing the Halachic details of how to salt meat for blood [chapter 69], and the details of Taaruvos that occurs while meat is being salted for blood […]
Semicha Aid-Melicha-Chapter 70
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Check out our state of the art Online Melicha course ________________________________________________________ Salting many pieces of meat together Introduction: This chapter will discuss the laws involved in salting many pieces of meat together on the same surface or in the same […]
Semicha Aid-Melicha-Chapter 69
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Check out our state of the art Online Melicha course ______________________________________ The laws of Melicha and Hadacha Introduction: This chapter will discuss all the details of the salting process. The salting of meat to remove its blood does not just […]
Semicha Aid-Melicha-Chapter 65-67
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Check out our state of the art Online Melicha course ________________________________________________________ Introduction: The subject of Melicha discusses the laws pertaining to removing blood from meat in order to allow its consumption. The Torah forbids eating certain bloods, while other blood are […]
Biography of Poskim
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Check out our state of the art Online Melicha course _________________________________________ Throughout the study of Semicha one becomes acquainted with various names of Sefarim and Poskim. Many students do not have even a basic familiarity of these Sefarim, their authors, […]
Concepts
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Check out our state of the art Online Melicha course ________________________________________________________ Aidy Detarid Leflot Lo Bali: When meat is in the process of dissipating its blood, it is not able to absorb blood of its own or of another piece […]
Shevii/Achron Shel Pesach-Entire chapter
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Chapter 15: Shevi’i & Acharon Shel Pesach The Joy:[1] The Joy of Shevi’i Shel Pesach and Acharon Shel Pesach surpass the joy of all the previous days of Pesach.[2] Time is precious-Revelation of Atzmus:[3] The Rebbe Rashab stated: On […]
Eiruv Tavshilin on Erev Pesach and Erev Shevi’i Shel Pesach
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Eiruv Tavshilin-In applicable years: *The laws below are pertinent to both Erev Pesach, and Erev Shevi’i Shel Pesach, in applicable years! The law: In the Diaspora, whenever the 2nd day of Pesach[1] falls on Erev Shabbos, one must do […]
Chapter 14: Chol Hamoed Pesach Laws
*The article below is an excerpt from the above Sefer Shop Now *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. WhatsApp Facebook Twitter Telegram Sign up for Daily Distribution Sponsor an Episode Buy me here or on Amazon.com Chapter 14: Chol Hamoed The Chol Hamoed prayers: A. Mizmor Lesoda:[1] The Psalm […]
Pesach Davening and Schedule-Full chapter
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Chapter 13: The Pesach Davening and schedule: Mincha Erev Pesach: See Chapter 10 Halacha 17! Maariv Pesach night: The order until Shemoneh Esrei: For Maariv of Yom Tov, some are accustomed to read the added Mizmorim that are […]
The Seder-Summary
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Chapter 12: The Seder[1] The following is a mere summary of laws relating to the Seder, and hence footnotes and sources have not been recorded. The full details of this topic with footnotes, sources, and other insights is published in […]
Erev Pesach-Entire Chapter
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Chapter 10: Erev Pesach Awaking early on Erev Pesach:[1] On Erev Pesach, one is to wake up early to Daven Shacharis in Shul in order for one to finish his [Chametz] meal prior to the end of the 4th hour […]
Laws of Kashering-Entire Chapter
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Chapter 9: Kashering:[1] Introduction: The laws of Kashering vessels are complex and hence it should only be done by one who is expert in these laws.[2] One must be aware of the following details and be aware of their […]
Laws of Matzah-Entire Chapter
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Chapter 8: Matzah Introduction: One of the basic Pesach foods that we all eat and enjoy is Matzah. It is a command to eat Matzah on the first night of Pesach and it is customarily eaten throughout Pesach in […]
Pesach Chumros-Entire Chapter
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Chapter 7: Pesach Chumros/stringencies Introduction: One of Pesach’s most famous aspects is not doubt the various stringencies that people keep. Even those who are generally lenient throughout the year when it comes to various matters of debate in Jewish […]
Kosher for Pesach foods and Products
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 1. The definition of a Kosher for Pesach food product: This Halacha will discuss the general laws involved in making a Kosher for Pesach dish. A Kosher for Pesach product refers to a food that does not contain any ingredients […]
Chapter 5: Mechiras Chametz-Selling the Chametz to a gentile
*The article below is an excerpt from the above Sefer *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Buy in Paperback or Kindle Buy on Apple Books Buy on Website Hilchos Pesach Learning Course + Semicha Chapter 5: Mechiras Chametz-Selling the Chametz to a gentile: Introduction: The Torah prohibits […]
6. Biur Chametz – The Mitzvah to destroy the Chametz – When and How
*The article below is an excerpt from the above Sefer *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Buy in Paperback or Kindle Buy on Apple Books Buy on Website Hilchos Pesach Learning Course + Semicha Biur Chametz-The Mitzvah to destroy the Chametz: As explained in the previous […]
Bittul Chametz-Nullifying the Chametz
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Bittul Chametz-Nullifying the Chametz:[1] It is an institution of the sages to nullify all the Chametz which one has in his property which he did not find during the search.[2] The Bittul is to be recited immediately after completing the […]
Chapter 4: Bedikas Chametz
*The article below is an excerpt from the above Sefer *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Buy in Paperback or Kindle Buy on Apple Books Buy on Website Hilchos Pesach Learning Course + Semicha Chapter 4: Bedikas Chametz Introduction: In the previous chapter, the laws of cleaning […]
