Question: [Sunday, 1st Teves, 5782] I and a number of my roommates lit the menorah on the floor in order so we can sit around it and have a Kumzitz around the lights. Someone then said to us that it must be lit three handbreadths above on the ground, otherwise […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Does one fulfill his obligation if he lights the menorah on the floor?
Question: [Sunday, 1st Teves, 5782] I and a number of my roommates lit the menorah on the floor in order so we can sit around it and have a Kumzitz around the lights. Someone then said to us that it must be lit three handbreadths above on the ground, otherwise […]
Eating festive meals on Chanukah and the Chanukah menu
Eating festive meals on Chanukah and the Chanukah menu:[1] There is a dispute amongst Poskim regarding the form of celebration the Sages established to be performed on Chanukah. Some Poskim[2] rule the rejoicing was established to be performed only in a spiritual nature; to light candles, say Al Hanisim and […]
Parshas Pikudei-Likkutei Sichos: The purpose of the Temple-Karbanos or Divine presence?
This Sicha is an excerpt from our Sefer Click here to buy Parshas Pekudei The purpose of the Temple-Karbanos or Divine presence? (Likkutei Sichos Vol. 36) Parshas Pekudei is the final Parsha in which the construction of the tabernacle is discussed. While the previous Parshiyos discussed the commands of G-d to Moshe, […]
Shulchan Aruch Michaber & Rama-Summary: Chapter 41: Carrying items on head
Chapter 41: Carrying items on head[1] Halacha 1: It is forbidden to carry any item on one’s head while he is wearing his head Tefillin if the item is not a clothing, and is not commonly worn on the head. Light items: This prohibition applies even against carrying a light […]
Shulchan Aruch Michaber & Rama-Summary: Chapter 40: How to treat the Tefillin with respect
Chapter 40: How to treat the Tefillin with respect 8 Halachos Halacha 1: Hanging the Tefillin[1] Hanging the actual Tefillin: It is forbidden to hang the tefillin whether by the straps or the cubes. Hanging a bag with Tefillin: It is permitted to hang the Tefillin while they are inside […]
Summary of Shulchan Aruch Admur: Chapter 1 Mahadurah Basra-Hashkamas Haboker
Chapter 1: Hashkamas Haboker [Mahadurah Basra] 9 Halachos Halacha 1: Attributes to emulate[1] The four animals: Rabbi Yehuda Ben Teima stated: One should be as bold as a leopard, as light as an eagle, as swift as a deer, and as strong as a lion in order to fulfill the […]
Melachim 1/Kings 1-Chapter 15: The reigns of Aviyam, Asa, Nadav & Basha
Chapter 15: The reigns of Aviyam, Asa, Nadav & Basha 1. The reign of Aviyam the son of Rechavam: In the eighteenth year of the reign of King Yeravam, the son of Navat, Aviyam ruled over Judah. The years of his reign: For three years he ruled in Jerusalem. […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Answering Amen with a Niggun by Chanukah candle lighting
Question: [Thursday 28th Kisleiv 5782] We are accustomed, as many of the people are as well, to answer the Amen after the blessings of the Hanukkah menorah in a long tune which stretches out the Amen. One of my children said to me that she heard that it is forbidden […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Answering Amen with a Niggun by Chanukah candle lighting
Question: [Thursday 28th Kisleiv 5782] We are accustomed, as many of the people are as well, to answer the Amen after the blessings of the Hanukkah menorah in a long tune which stretches out the Amen. One of my children said to me that she heard that it is forbidden […]