12. Writing on Chol Hamoed

Writing on Chol Hamoed: Introduction: It is forbidden to write [or draw pictures or designs] on Chol Hamoed. However, the Poskim differentiate regarding the type of script that is forbidden to be written, its purposes that it may be written for, and the form of writing it. Professional script: It […]

11. Moving homes on Chol Hamoed

Moving homes: It is forbidden to move from one house to another during Chol Hamoed unless lack of doing so involves a monetary loss. Likewise, it is permitted to move from a home which one does not own into a home which one owns. Moving merchandise: One is to only […]

9. Fixing items during Chol Hamoed

Fixing items during Chol Hamoed: The general rule: In general, it is forbidden to fix items in a professional way during Chol Hamoed. This applies even if it is needed for the sake of the Moed.  However, it is permitted to perform amateur fixing jobs on Chol Hamoed if it […]

8. Tearing things on Yom Tov

Tearing: It is permitted to tear any item for the need of the Holiday. It is forbidden to tear without need for the Holiday, unless all the following conditions are met: One’s intent is to destroy the item. The item is not attached to the ground, The item is a […]

7. Gardening on Chol Hamoed

Gardening: Watering plants on Chol Hamoed: It is permitted to water plants on Chol Hamoed for purposes of damage prevention, such as to prevent the plants from withering. It is, however, forbidden to water plants if there will be no loss or damage involved with the plant, if one were […]

3. The prohibition of Melacha on Chol Hamoed

The prohibition of Melacha on Chol Hamoed:[1] Is the prohibition against performing Melacha on Chol Hamoed Biblical or Rabbinical? It is disputed amongst Poskim whether the prohibition of doing Melacha on Chol Hamoed is of Biblical or Rabbinical origin. Some Poskim[2] rule it is Biblically forbidden. Other Poskim[3] rule it […]

🗓️ Chol Hamoed Checklist

🗓️ Chol Hamoed Checklist 🍷 Drink a Revi’is of Wine Fulfill the mitzvah of Simcha by drinking a halachic measure of wine.   🍞 Eat a Meal with Bread – Day & Night Ensure both daytime and nighttime meals include bread to honor the Yom Tov spirit.   🧠 Recite […]

Daily Rambam 1 Chapter Sunday 13th Tishreiy: Malveh Veloveh – Chapter 15: Conditions on Loan Repayment and the Power of Testimony

Hilchot Malveh veLoveh – Chapter 15 Conditions on Loan Repayment and the Power of Testimony Overview This chapter explores the halachic implications of stipulating conditions on how a loan must be repaid—particularly when the lender demands repayment in the presence of witnesses or specific individuals. If the borrower claims to […]

Daily Tanach Sunday 13th Tishreiy Sefer Yirmiyah Chapter 6 Part 2: Judgment and Warning from the North

Overview  The selected passage vividly depicts a time of impending judgment and sorrow. The text highlights how the people’s continued rebellion and rejection of Hashem’s guidance have led to severe consequences. The nations and the earth are called as witnesses to this rebellion, emphasizing the gravity and universality of the […]

Daily Tanya Sunday 13th Tishreiy Igeres Hakodesh 21: The Urgency of Charity: Zerizut in Supporting the Holy Land

Igeres Hakodesh 21   13th Tishreiy 📘 Title: The Urgency of Charity: Zerizut in Supporting the Holy Land 🧾 Overview: This heartfelt appeal encourages consistent and enthusiastic financial support for the residents of Eretz Yisrael. It emphasizes the spiritual importance of giving regularly—weekly, monthly, or annually—and highlights the supreme value […]

🐝 Parsha Bee: Ha’azinu

🐝 Parsha Bee: Ha’azinu 📖 General Overview Q: How many pesukim are in Parshas Haazinu? A: 52. Q: Does Parshas Haazinu contain any mitzvos? A: No, it has no mitzvos. Q: What is the Haftorah of Haazinu (when not Shabbos Shuva)? A: Shmuel II 22:1–51. Q: Who taught Bnei Yisrael […]

Visiting Cemeteries on Erev Yom Kippur

Visiting Cemeteries on Erev Yom Kippur Question: Is it permitted to visit a cemetery on erev Yom Kippur? Answer: Yes, it is a long-standing tradition among many Jewish communities to visit graves of loved ones or righteous individuals (tzaddikim) on erev Yom Kippur Kippur in order to increase in charity […]

Daily Rambam 1 Chapter Tuesday 8th Tishreiy: Malveh Veloveh – Chapter 10: Lending Produce and the Boundaries of Ribit in Commodity Loans

Chapter 10: Lending Produce and the Boundaries of Ribit in Commodity Loans Overview This chapter addresses the halachic principles governing the lending of produce and other commodities, focusing on when such transactions are permitted and when they risk violating the prohibition of ribit (interest). The key distinction lies in whether […]

Daily Tanach Tuesday 8th Tishreiy Sefer Yirmiyah Chapter 6 Part 1: Judgment and Warning from the North

📯 Evil from the North and a Great Calamity “Sound the shofar in Tekoa… raise a standard over Beth-hakerem” — for destruction comes from the north. “The comely and delicate one have I destroyed” — daughter of Zion shall be besieged. Shepherds pitch tents around her; war preparations intensify: “Arise, […]

Daily Tanya Tuesday 8th Tishreiy Igeres Hakodesh 20: Birth of Souls: Malchus as the Gateway to Creation

8th Tishreiy Birth of Souls: Malchus as the Gateway to Creation 🧾 Overview: This passage reveals that the true emergence of “yesh”—a separate, created existence—begins from Malchus of Atzilut, which becomes the source of Beriah. As the sages say, “There is no king without a people,” indicating that Malchus enables […]

Daily Rambam 1 Chapter Monday 7th Tishreiy: Malveh Veloveh – Chapter 9: Fixing Prices Before Market Rates and the Boundaries of Ribis in Commerce

Chapter 9: Fixing Prices Before Market Rates and the Boundaries of Ribis in Commerce Overview This chapter explores the halachic guidelines for fixing prices on produce and goods before the market rate (sha’ar) is established. The central concern is avoiding transactions that resemble interest (ribit) when payment is made in […]

Daily Tanya Monday 7th Tishreiy Igeres Hakodesh 20: From Divine Essence to Created Existence: How Yesh Emerges from Ein Sof

7th Tishreiy From Divine Essence to Created Existence: How Yesh Emerges from Ein Sof   🧾 Overview: This passage explores the delicate boundary between Divinity and creation. Souls of angels and humans, before descending into the lower worlds, originate from Divine unions in Atzilut and are not considered true “yesh” […]

Daily Rambam 1 Chapter Sunday 6th Tishreiy: Malveh Veloveh – Chapter 8 Commercial Pricing and the Boundaries of Ribis

Chapter 8 Commercial Pricing and the Boundaries of Ribis Overview This chapter addresses the fine line between legitimate commerce and prohibited interest (Ribis) in sales transactions. While the Torah forbids charging interest on loans, the Sages extended this prohibition to certain pricing structures that mimic loan-based profit. The halachot clarify […]

Daily Tanach Sunday 6th Tishreiy Sefer Yirmiyah Chapter 5 Part 1: A Nation’s Rebellion and Its Consequences

🔍 Search for Righteousness in Jerusalem Hashem commands to stroll through Jerusalem’s streets and squares to seek a man who performs justice and seeks faith—then He will forgive her. Even when they swear “As Hashem lives,” they swear falsely. 💔 Rebellion and Hardness of Heart Hashem’s eyes are upon faith, […]

Daily Rambam 1 Chapter Monday 29th Elul: Malveh Veloveh – Chapter 2: Debt Collection: Judicial Ethics and Safeguards for Borrowers

Chapter 2: Debt Collection: Judicial Ethics and Safeguards for Borrowers   Overview: This chapter addresses the Torah’s approach to debt enforcement, emphasizing the delicate balance between a creditor’s right to collect and a debtor’s dignity and protection. The halachot outline the procedures for assessing a borrower’s assets, the limitations on […]

Daily Tanya Sunday 29th Elul Igeres Hakodesh 19: The Limits of Prophetic Vision: Moshe’s Attainment and the Depths of Torah

29th Tishreiy 📘 The Limits of Prophetic Vision: Moshe’s Attainment and the Depths of Torah 🧾 Overview: This passage explores the profound distinction between the prophetic vision of Moshe Rabbeinu and the mystical attainments of later sages, particularly the Arizal. According to the teachings in Likkutei Torah of the Arizal, Moshe’s […]

From the Rav’s Desk – Avoiding Nuts on Rosh Hashanah: Background, details, which nuts, and foods with nut ingredients

Avoiding Nuts on Rosh Hashanah:[1] The Minhag:[2] The Rishonim[3] and Poskim[4] record that some are particular to avoid eating Egozim and Luzim [and all forms of nuts and peanuts, as will be explained below in D] on Rosh Hashanah. [However, there are Poskim[5] who record that they did not avoid […]

Daily Rambam 1 Chapter Sunday 28th Elul: Malveh Veloveh – Chapter 1: Lending, Borrowing, and Debt Collection

Chapter 1: Lending, Borrowing, and Debt Collection   Overview This chapter presents the Torah’s framework for financial relationships between individuals, focusing on the mitzvah to lend to fellow Jews in need and the ethical boundaries of debt collection. It includes twelve mitzvos—four positive and eight negative—covering lending, interest, collateral, and […]

Daily Tanya Sunday 28th Elul Igeres Hakodesh 18: The Crown of Resurrection: Revealing the Infinite Through the Refined Body

*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 25th Elul The Crown of Resurrection: Revealing the Infinite Through the Refined Body     🧾 Overview: Todays Tanya […]

Nitzavim – Parsha Halacha

This article is an excerpt from the above Sefer Buy on Amazon WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Parsha Halacha           “You will repent and listen to the voice of Hashem and perform all of his commands. The Torah and Mitzvos are not distanced from you. It is not in the Heavens […]

🐝 Parsha Bee: Netzavim

This article is an excerpt from the above Sefer Buy on Amazon WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter 🐝 Parsha Bee: Netzavim Q: How many pesukim are in Parshat Netzavim? A : 40 pesukim 🔢📜 Q: What is the haftorah for Parshat Netzavim? A: Yeshayahu 61:10–63:9 📖🌿 Q: How many mitzvot are […]

Hearing Shofar with a hearing aid

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 Must someone with a hearing aid hear the Shofar, and can […]

Daily Rambam 1 Chapter Thursday 25th Elul: Sheila Upikadon – Chapter 6: Oaths and Liability in the Laws of Guardianship: When Payment Requires Proof

Chapter 6: Oaths and Liability in the Laws of Guardianship: When Payment Requires Proof     Chapter Overview: This chapter addresses the nuanced halachic principles governing a guardian’s responsibilities when entrusted with another’s property. It explains when a guardian must pay without swearing—specifically for common, easily replaceable items—and when an […]

Daily Tanach Thursday 25th Elul Sefer Yirmiyah Chapter 3: From Betrayal to Redemption: A Plea for Israel’s Return

Chapter 3: From Betrayal to Redemption: A Plea for Israel’s Return Introduction This chapter is a reflection of Hashem’s lament and warnings to Israel and Judah, highlighting their rebellion, idolatry, and betrayal. It emphasizes themes of repentance, redemption, and the promise of restoration. 1.      Hashem’s Lament Over Rebellion Hashem questions […]

Daily Tanya Thursday 25th Elul Igeres Hakodesh 17 Part 2: The Crown of Resurrection: Revealing the Infinite Through the Refined Body

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Daily Rambam 1 Chapter Wednesday 24th Elul: Sheila Upikadon – Chapter 5: Safeguarding Deposits: Standards of Care, Claims, and Accountability

Chapter 5: Safeguarding Deposits: Standards of Care, Claims, and Accountability     Chapter Overview: This chapter explores the responsibilities and liabilities of individuals entrusted with safeguarding deposits, with a particular focus on nuanced scenarios that arise in Jewish law. It opens with cases involving charitable deposits and funds for redeeming […]

Daily Tanach Wednesday 24th Elul Sefer Yirmiyah Chapter 2 Part 2: Yirmiyahu’s Plea

1.      Warnings and Punishments Hashem warns Israel of the consequences of their sins, including their alliances with foreign nations and their reliance on idols. He chastises them for the blood of innocent lives found among them, declaring that their assertions of innocence are false. God cautions them against degrading themselves […]

Daily Tanya Wednesday 24th Elul Igeres Hakodesh 17: Charity as a Vessel for Infinite Divine Light

Igeres Hakodesh 17 24th Elul Charity as a Vessel for Infinite Divine Light     🧾 Overview: This passage explores the profound spiritual dynamic of “Itaruta d’l’tata”—the awakening initiated by human action. When a person stirs compassion in their heart and gives charity to those in need, it triggers “Itaruta […]

From the Rav’s Desk: The Halachic Validity of Extra-Long Mezuzahs: Must the Klaf and Text Remain Within the Upper Third of the Doorframe?

The Halachic Validity of Extra-Long Mezuzahs: Must the Klaf and Text Remain Within the Upper Third of the Doorframe? Question: I have observed that many wealthy individuals and mosdos (institutions) display very large Mezuzahs, sometimes so large that the actual klaf extends below the upper third of the doorway, and […]

Daily Rambam 1 Chapter Tuesday 23rd Elul: Sheila Upikadon – Chapter 4: The Responsibilities of an Unpaid Watchman

Chapter 4: The Responsibilities of an Unpaid Watchman     Chapter Overview: This chapter outlines the halachic framework governing the role of a שומר חינם (unpaid watchman). It begins with the Torah’s exemption from liability in cases of theft or loss—provided the watchman swears he was not negligent and did […]

Daily Tanach Tuesday 23rd Elul Sefer Yirmiyah Chapter 2 Part1: Israel as God’s Holy Grain – Those who harm it will receive Divine retribution

Chapter 2: A prophecy of admonishment 1.      A prophecy of praise of Israel: The word of God came to Yirmiyahu telling him as follows: Go call upon the ears of Jerusalem and tell them that I God had remembered the kindness of their youth and the love which they have […]

Daily Tanya Tuesday 23rd Elul Igeres Hakodesh 16 Part 2: Beyond the Letter of the Law: The Power and Urgency of Compassion in Tzedaka

23rd Elul Beyond the Letter of the Law: The Power and Urgency of Compassion in Tzedaka   🧾 Overview: This heartfelt message urges individuals not only to fulfill their obligations of giving Tzedaka according to strict Torah law, but to transcend them with acts of compassion and generosity. Even when […]

Daily Rambam Summaries 1 Chapter cycle: Sheila Upikadon – Chapter 3: Liability in the Transfer and Return of Borrowed Property: Conditions, Messengers, and Uncertainty

Chapter 3: Liability in the Transfer and Return of Borrowed Property     Chapter Overview: Borrowing with Owner Present This section of Hilchot She’elah uFikkadon addresses the nuanced laws governing the transfer and return of borrowed property—particularly animals—when the item has not yet entered or has exited the borrower’s domain. […]

Daily Tanya Monday 22nd Elul Igeres Hakodesh 16 Part 1: Compassion Before Comfort: A Call to Sustain the Dignified Poor

*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 💔 A Personal Appeal to the Community My beloved friends, brothers, and companions—dear to me as my own soul—I […]

Daily Rambam Summaries 1 Chapter cycle: Sheila Upikadon – Chapter 2: Sheilah Bebalim – The law applicable if one borrows the Owner with the object

Chapter 2: Sheilah Bebalim – The law applicable if one borrows the Owner with the object     Chapter Overview: Borrowing with Owner Present This chapter discusses when a borrower is exempt from liability because the owner is working with them. It addresses borrowing between spouses, partners, and partnerships, noting […]

Daily Tanya Sunday 21st Elul Igeres Hakodesh 15 Part 5: The source of the Midfos is ones intellect

21st Elul 🧠 The Source of All Emotional Traits All emotional attributes originate from intellectual faculties: wisdom, understanding, and knowledge. Wisdom is the source of the intellect that grasps God—His wisdom, greatness, and holy attributes through which He governs and sustains all higher and lower worlds. Understanding is the process […]