The Halachic obligation to celebrate the day of a miracle Chanukah and Yud Tes Kisleiv A day in which a miracle occurred is to be commemorated throughout the generations. This celebration is not a mere matter of thanks but according to some Poskim carries with it a Biblical obligation. There […]
Likkutei Sichos-Parshas Mishpatim: Changing one’s character through changing one’s environment
This Sicha is an excerpt from our Sefer Click here to buy Parshas Mishpatim Changing one’s character through changing one’s environment (Likkutei Sichos Vol. 36 Sicha 1) In Parshas Mishpatim, many of the 613 commandments are enumerated, particularly those dealing with monetary matters. Amongst the listed laws, is the famous law customarily […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Lifting one’s foot to itch one’s leg in middle of Shemoneh Esrei
Question: [Monday 18th Kisleiv 5782] If I have an itch by my ankle in middle of Shemoneh Esrei, may I lift my other leg in order to itch it with my shoe and the like? Answer: If the itch is really bothering you, then you may use your foot […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Lifting one’s foot to itch one’s leg in middle of Shemoneh Esrei
Question: [Monday 18th Kisleiv 5782] If I have an itch by my ankle in middle of Shemoneh Esrei, may I lift my other leg in order to itch it with my shoe and the like? Answer: If the itch is really bothering you, then you may use your foot […]
Melachim 1/Kings 1-Chapter 12: Yeravam becomes king and leads the Jewish people astray
1. Rechavam is coronated as king in Shem: Rechavam traveled to Shechem, as all the Jewish people had gone to Shechem to crown him there as king. Yeravam leads the people in asking Rechavam to lessen the taxes, who in return responds harshly: The return of Yeravam from Egypt: When […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Saying the Kaddish Derabanon before Hodu
Question: [Sunday, 17th Kisleiv, 5782] May or should a Chazan who is a non-mourner recite the Kaddish before Hodu if there is no Avel in the room? Does this apply even if both his parents are still alive? Answer: Yes, even a Chazan whose parents are both alive may, and […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Saying the Kaddish Derabanon before Hodu
Question: [Sunday, 17th Kisleiv, 5782] May or should a Chazan who is a non-mourner recite the Kaddish before Hodu if there is no Avel in the room? Does this apply even if both his parents are still alive? Answer: Yes, even a Chazan whose parents are both alive may, and […]
The Chabad custom of 4×4 Batim of Tefillin-Background
The measurement of the Batim-Understanding the 4×4 Chabad Batim:[1] Letter of law: The length and width of the Batim [i.e. Ketzitza] do not have any [minimum or maximum] size.[2] [Nonetheless, one cannot make them too big that they won’t rest on the head properly, and may also not make them […]
The Chabad custom of 4×4 Batim of Tefillin-Background
The measurement of the Batim-Understanding the 4×4 Chabad Batim:[1] Letter of law: The length and width of the Batim [i.e. Ketzitza] do not have any [minimum or maximum] size.[2] [Nonetheless, one cannot make them too big that they won’t rest on the head properly, and may also not make them […]
Parshas Vayishlach-Summary of Parsha
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com Parshas Vayishlach Pesukim: 154 [Siman: קליטה] Haftorah: Ovadia 1:1-21 Number of Mitzvos: There is a total of One Mitzvah in Parshas Vayishlach; Zero positive command and One negative commands. The following are the commands in the order […]
