The various institutions of Rabbeinu Gershom:[1] Rabbeinu Gershom was a famous leader of Ashkenazi Jewry throughout the early 11th century, making various institutions on Ashkenazi Jewry that have reverberating effects until this very day. Rabbeinu Gershom was born in the year 960 in France, but he later moved to Maintz, […]
The various institutions of Rabbeinu Gershom
The various institutions of Rabbeinu Gershom:[1] Rabbeinu Gershom was a famous leader of Ashkenazi Jewry throughout the early 11th century, making various institutions on Ashkenazi Jewry that have reverberating effects until this very day. Rabbeinu Gershom was born in the year 960 in France, but he later moved to Maintz, […]
Melachim 1/Kings 1 – Chapter 8: The inauguration of the Temple
Chapter 8: The inauguration of the Temple 1. Bringing the ark of God to the temple: The gathering for the ceremony: After the building of the temple, King Shlomo gathered all of the elders of Israel and all of the leaders of the tribes to Jerusalem for the purpose of […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Rebbe coin necklaces-Entering with a coin of the Rebbe into the bathroom
Question: [Monday 26th MarCheshvan 5782] I recently received a coin of the Rebbe in honor of my Bas Mitzvah and would like to know if I can turn it into a necklace and wear it when I enter the bathroom? Answer: In my opinion, it is highly improper to […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Rebbe coin necklaces-Entering with a coin of the Rebbe into the bathroom
Question: [Monday 26th MarCheshvan 5782] I recently received a coin of the Rebbe in honor of my Bas Mitzvah and would like to know if I can turn it into a necklace and wear it when I enter the bathroom? Answer: In my opinion, it is highly improper to […]
Names of idols-Saying the names of the weekdays, secular months, and planets which are named after idols
Names of idols-Saying the names of the weekdays, secular months, and planets which are named after idols: A. The Halachic background: The prohibition against mentioning the name of an idol:[1] It is forbidden to mention the name of an idol or foreign deity.[2] This applies whether there is a need […]
Names of idols-Saying the names of the weekdays, secular months, and planets which are named after idols
Names of idols-Saying the names of the weekdays, secular months, and planets which are named after idols: A. The Halachic background: The prohibition against mentioning the name of an idol:[1] It is forbidden to mention the name of an idol or foreign deity.[2] This applies whether there is a need […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Celebrating Halloween-Are there any Halachic impediments against doing so?
Question: [Sunday, 25th Marcheshvan, 5782] Is there any issue with my children getting dressed up for Halloween or going trick-or-treating in the neighborhood amongst Jewish families? Answer: One may not do so due to the prohibition of Darkei Emori, as well as due to it being originally a holiday of […]
Washing one’s hands after scratching one’s head
Washing one’s hands after scratching one’s head:[1] One who scratches [any area[2] of the hair[3] on] his head [with one’s hands[4]] is required to wash his hands with water[5] one time [immediately] afterwards.[6] [This applies even if one only scratched his head with his pinky.[7]] (However, one who merely placed […]
Washing one’s hands after scratching one’s head
Washing one’s hands after scratching one’s head:[1] One who scratches [any area[2] of the hair[3] on] his head [with one’s hands[4]] is required to wash his hands with water[5] one time [immediately] afterwards.[6] [This applies even if one only scratched his head with his pinky.[7]] (However, one who merely placed […]
