1. Preparation for Prayer: Lower Teshuvah Before engaging in prayer, one should begin with “lower Teshuvah” (repentance), which involves humility and self-reflection. This aligns with the teaching that prayer should be approached “with a heavy head,” signifying submission and readiness to receive Divine mercy. 2. Joy in Prayer: The Role […]
5. Who is obligated to recite blessings – Women, children, converts
Who is obligated to recite blessings: Women: Both men and women [including a woman who is a Nida[1]] are obligated in the recital blessings prior and post eating a food and prior to benefiting one of the benefits that a blessing was instituted for. They are likewise obligated in Birchas […]
4. The Mitzvah to recite 100 blessings per day
The Mitzvah to recite 100 blessings per day:[1] Halacha and Background: Every Jew is obligated to recite one hundred blessings each day.[2] Definition of day:[3] The day in this regard starts from the night until morning [i.e. from the night before until the next night[4]]. The History of the institution:[5] […]
3. The reason and purpose for saying blessings
The reason and purpose for saying blessings: Hekdish – Permission from G-d to benefit from His items:[1] The Sages state that whoever benefits from this world without a blessing is considered as if he has benefited from sacred items, as the verse[2] states and to G-d is the world in […]
2. History – When were the blessings instituted?
History – When were the blessings instituted? King David: Dovid Hamelech instituted that one recite 100 blessings daily, for the reason to be explained next.[1] However, these 100 blessings that King David instituted to be said were forgotten [and hence were not said during the 1st Temple era], until the […]
1. Are Brachos Min Hatorah, Biblical or Derabanon, Rabbinical?
Biblical or Rabbinical:[1] The concept of reciting blessings to G-d on the occasion of eating or receiving benefit contains Biblical basis, as explicitly stated in Scripture regarding Birchas Hamazon, in which the verse states, “Veachalta Vesavata Uveirachta/And you shall eat and be satiated and bless.” Likewise, the concept of reciting […]
Kosher Guidelines for Vacation Rentals & Guesthouses – Koshering an Airbnb, Tzimmer, Hotel room
Kosher Guidelines for Vacation Rentals & Guesthouses – Koshering an Airbnb, Tzimmer, Hotel room:[1] A. Introduction: Whether staying in a rental apartment, Tzimmer, or hotel room, maintaining kosher standards while away from home requires careful planning and attention to detail. These accommodations are designed to service guests from all backgrounds, […]
Kosher Guidelines for Vacation Rentals & Guesthouses – Koshering an Airbnb, Tzimmer, Hotel room- Part 2
D. Barbecue Grill and Equipment:[1] When considering the use of a guesthouse barbecue grill it is important to recognize that such grills are typically presumed to be non-kosher due to prior use with non-kosher meats and products including pork and non-slaughtered animal meat. However, this does not mean that all […]
Daily Tanach Tuesday 26th Tamuz Sefer Yeshaya Chapter 40: A prophecy of comfort for the Jewish people
* 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 Chapter 40: A prophecy of comfort for the Jewish people Nachamu Nachamu Ami: G-d has said that He will comfort […]
Daily Tanya Tuesday 26th Tamuz Igeres Hateshuvah Chapter 10: The essence of Teshuvah Ilah
1. The Essence of Teshuvah Ilah (Higher Repentance) Higher repentance is defined as the union of spirit with spirit, achieved through Torah study and acts of loving-kindness. This union draws down Divine influence so that one’s own words become an expression of God’s word, and actions reflect Divine will. 2. […]
