1. The Mitzvah of Nichum Aveilim

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6. Fragrance/Besamim in a Shiva home:

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5. Food in a Shiva home:

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4. Preparing the Shiva home:

4. Preparing the Shiva home: A. Low stools and chairs: The mourners are required to sit on low stools throughout the Shiva, as explained in Chapter 19 Halacha 2. One is to thus arrange for low stools or crates to be brought to the Shiva home for the sake of […]

2. Cover mirrors and pictures:

2. Cover mirrors and pictures: The custom is to cover all mirrors in the Shiva home.[1] Likewise, the custom is to cover all pictures of people in the Shiva home.[2] [Alternatively, one can simply remove them or turn them around.] Some permit leaving pictures of great Torah sages and Tzaddikim. […]

3. Lighting a candle:

3. Lighting a candle:[1] A [single[2]] candle is to be lit throughout the Shiva.[3] [Some are accustomed to light the candle using olive oil, although most people light a wax candle.[4] A seven-day wax or oil candle should be used for this purpose. If one cannot find a seven-day candle, […]

1. Location of the Shiva Home:

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Daily Tanya Wednesday 22nd Sivan Shaar Hayichud Viemuna Chapter 7 Part 4: G-d’s Immutable Nature

22nd Sivan 1.      G-d’s Immutable Nature The verse “I, Havayah, have not changed” highlights G-d’s unchanging essence before and after creation. Creation does not alter His Being or Knowledge, and all beings remain nullified in relation to Him. 2.      Unity of Knowledge and Being G-d’s Essence, Knowledge, and Being are […]

5. The catered menu:

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4. Who joins the meal?

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3. Who provides the food:

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2. When is the meal to be served/eaten?

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1. The prohibition/obligation:

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8. Discovered the death after the burial:

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Spanish Crypto Jews – What is Jewish ethnicity status of those who claim to be descendants of Spanish Crypto Jews and must they go through conversion

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Daily Tanach Tuesday 21st Sivan Sefer Yeshaya Chapter 17: The destruction of the nation and repentance of the Jewish people

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Daily Tanya Monday 21st Sivan Shaar Hayichud Viemuna Chapter 7 Part 3: G-d’s Malchut and Its Connection to Space and Time

1.      The Creation of Space and Time Space and time are brought into existence through G-d’s attribute of malchut and the Name of Adnut, sustaining their existence from nothingness. 2.      Unity of Malchut with G-d’s Essence Malchut is united with G-d’s Essence, causing space and time, created through malchut, to […]

Daily Tanya Monday 20th Sivan Shaar Hayichud Viemuna Chapter 7 Part 2: The Concept of Space and Time in Creation

20th Sivan 1.      Definition of “World” The term “world” specifically applies to entities defined by the dimensions of space and time. Space encompasses directions such as east, west, north, south, upward, and downward, while time includes past, present, and future. 2.      Relation to the World of Atzilut The supernal attributes […]

2. After death of a Nefel, baby r”l

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War time articles: Directives of Rabbeim; Tehillim at night; Sirens by Davening; Intimacy; Shabbos radio and messaging

Purchase “From Rav’s Desk” Q&A’s 3 Volumes* Check out our Amazon Sefarim Shop *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Reddit Email Sponsor an Article Table of Contents Directives from our Rabbeim for times of war Question: I am livid over the news that […]

2. The length of Shiva:

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1. When does the Shiva begin?

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15. Shemua Krova Urechoka:

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12. One who does not mourn:

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Daily Tanya Sunday 19th Sivan Shaar Hayichud Viemuna Chapter 7 Part 1: Higher-Level and Lower-Level Unity

Chapter 7: Higher-Level and Lower-Level Unity 19th Sivan 1.      Higher-Level and Lower-Level Unity The holy Zohar distinguishes between two levels of unity in Divine perception: Higher-Level Unity: Represented by the verse “Shema Yisrael.” Lower-Level Unity: Represented by “Baruch shem kvod malchuto leolam vaed,” with “vaed” considered equivalent to “echad.” 2.      […]

6. Mourning the passing of a Rebbe:

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3. Harming one’s body:

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Daily Tanya Shabbos 18th Sivan Shaar Hayichud Viemuna Chapter 6 Part 3: The Distinction Between Body and Soul and Creation

 18th Sivan 1.      The Illusion of Independent Existence Creation appears as if it exists independently due to the concealment of the Divine light through the attribute of Elokim. However, this concealment does not truly affect G-d, as He and His Name Elokim are essentially one. All creation is utterly nullified […]

Parshas Behalosecha – Parshe Bee Q&A

Q: What is the total number of Mitzvos in Parshas Behaaloscha? A: There are a total of five Mitzvos in Parshas Behaaloscha Q: How many positive commands are there in Parshas Behaaloscha? A: There are three positive commands in Parshas Behaaloscha Q: How many negative commands are there in Parshas […]

Parshas Behalosecha-Summary, Torah Or, Likkutei Sichos, Video Shiurim; Halachos

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Daily Tanya Friday 17th Sivan Shaar Hayichud Viemuna Chapter 6 Part 2: The Unity of Havayah and Elokim

17th Sivan 1.      The Unity of Havayah and Elokim Havayah which represents chesed and revelation, while Elokim which embodies gevurah and concealment, despite their opposing qualities, are unified in essence, forming a complete oneness. This mutual inclusion of attributes shows that Hashem and his attributes are One. Hence, these two […]

Daily Tanya Thursday 16th Sivan Shaar Hayichud Viemuna Chapter 6: Also Sheim Elokim is Chesed

Chapter 6: Also Sheim Elokim is Chesed 1.      The Role of the Name Elokim The Name Elokim represents gevurah (severity) and tzimtzum (constriction). It conceals the supernal light that sustains creation, making the world appear self-sufficient and governed by natural law. Hence, its Gematria is “Hateva” which equals 86. 2.      […]

“I’m Just Looking” – The legalities of discussing a product with a seller with no intent to purchase [i.e. Showrooming, comparison shopping, cost researching, opposition research

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“I’m Just Looking” – The legalities of discussing a product with a seller with no intent to purchase [i.e. Showrooming, comparison shopping, cost researching, opposition research

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Daily Tanya Wednesday 15th Sivan Shaar Hayichud Viemuna Chapter 5: The Attributes of Chesed and Gevurah in creation

Chapter 5: The Attributes of Chesed and Gevurah in creation 1.      The Process of Tzimtzum and Creation Tzimtzum, the Divine contraction, enables creation by allowing created beings to perceive themselves as independently existing. Initially, the world was conceived to be created through stern judgment (gevurah), but the attribute of mercy […]

Daily Tanya Tuesday 14th Sivan Shaar Hayichud Viemuna Chapter 4 Part 3: The Role of Kelim and Or

1.      The Role of Kelim and Or The act of Tzimtzum and concealment is represented by the concept of kelim (vessels), which obscure the Divine life-force (or, meaning “light”). The kelim ensure that created beings cannot perceive the G-dliness inherent within them. 2.      Letters and Divine Utterances Kelim are associated […]

Feeding one’s pets prior to eating

Feeding ones animals prior to eating:[1] It is forbidden to eat prior to feeding ones animals [and birds that are dependent on him for food].[2] Drinking:[3] By drinking one comes before his animal [and hence there is no issue with having a drink prior to giving one’s animal to drink].[4] […]