Does G-d truly not know whether to desire the actions of the righteous versus the actions of the wicked? [Likkutei Torah Tzav] The Midrash Raba on Bereishis writes on the verse, “Vayehi Or/And there shall be light,” that “these are the actions of the righteous, although at this point I, […]
The superiority of femininity in the future – The power of a woman in the Mashpia Mikabel dichotomy & The role of a wife as a giver
The superiority of femininity in the future: [Likkutei Torah Tzav] Scripture states “Hakol Kol Yaakov/and the voice is the voice of Yaakov.” In today’s times, the voice comes from the man, from the aspect of masculinity. Man is the giver, the Mashpia, and the woman is the receiver, the Mikabel. […]
May one serve fish and meat on the same table?
May one have fish and meat on the same table while eating?[1] Some Poskim[2] rule that one should not serve meat and fish on the same table, as one may come to eat them together. Other Poskim[3], however, rule that from the letter of the law there is no issue […]
May two people eat fish and meat on the same table, one fish and the other meat?
May two people eat fish and meat on the same table, one fish and the other meat?[1] Some Poskim[2] question whether a Heker, or separate placemat, is necessary when two people are eating on the table, one meat and the other fish, and lean towards being lenient that a Heker […]
Should one eat fish before meat, or does it not make any difference?
What to eat first in a meal; fish or meat, or either or?[1] When eating fish and meat in the same meal, the custom is to first eat the fish and only then the meat. [Nonetheless, from the letter of the law, there is no precedence, and Bedieved, if one […]
May one celebrate Thanksgiving?
* This article is an excerpt from the above Sefer Buy in Paperback or Kindle Buy on Apple Books Purchase on our website *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. WhatsApp Facebook Twitter Telegram Sign up for Daily Distribution Sponsor an Episode Donate May one celebrate Thanksgiving? Thanksgiving […]
From the Rav’s Desk – Q&A on Shlichus & More
Every Jew is a Shliach Every Jew is an emissary of G-d and contains His power of attorney: In Jewish law we find a concept known as Shlichus, otherwise known as an emissary who contains power of attorney to perform certain actions on behalf of the sender. For example, it […]
Daily Tanach Monday Sefer Melachim 1 Chapter 14: The son of Yeravam dies
* The article below is an excerpt from the above Sefer Buy Now-The Tanach Summary Series Purchase on our website Sign up for Daily link via Whatsapp Sponsor an Episode The son of Yeravam dies: Yeravam’s wife arrived home to Tirzah [the capital of Yeravam’s kingdom in the Shomron] and […]
Every Jew is a Shliach
Every Jew is an emissary of G-d and contains His power of attorney: In Jewish law we find a concept known as Shlichus, otherwise known as an emissary who contains power of attorney to perform certain actions on behalf of the sender. For example, it is not necessary for a […]
Parshas Vayikra Likkutei Torah Selected Teachings
Vayikra[1] 1st Mamar “Vayikra El Moshe …” Vayikra El Moshe:[2] The small Aleph of Vayikra versus the big Aleph of Adam: We find something very interesting in the beginning of the Parsha, that the word Vayikra is traditionally written with a small Aleph. This is in contrast to the book […]
