The new souls of the future era:[1] In the future era when the inner aspect of Atik will be revealed, new souls which do not require any refinement will enter the world. You see, all the souls that exist in the world until the time of the redemption, derived from, […]
Our mission today and the state of the world in the future era
Our mission today and the state of the world in the future era:[1] In today’s times, throughout our stay in exile, our job and mission is to refine the world, [including both the physical world as well as the spiritual worlds of Biyah] from the evil that is intertwined within […]
16. Haircut during Aninus
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From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Tuesday 21st Teves 5785]
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Having a therapist or tutor of the opposite gender
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Daily Tanach Tuesday Sefer Melachim 2 Chapter 3 Part 3: A prophet is sought who miraculously brings water
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13. Forgot to say Bracha – Began chewing or drinking
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Is a Bracha to be recited when eating an unhealthy food, or any food forbidden due to health reasons
Machalei Sakana – Blessing on foods forbidden due to danger:[1] A blessing is not to be recited over foods which are forbidden to be eaten due to danger. This applies whether the food was prohibited by the Sages due to danger [i.e. fish and meat mixture], or is personally forbidden […]
Is a Bracha to be recited when eating a non-Kosher food
Blessing over Non-Kosher food:[1] A blessing is not to be recited upon eating non Kosher foods or any food that is forbidden in consumption, whether Biblically or Rabbinically. [Practically, this applies even if the food was eaten Beshogeg, nevertheless an after blessing is not to be recited.[2] However, some Poskim[3] […]
Blessing on medicine – Is a Bracha recited when taking medicine or vitamins
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8. Blessing on inedible, forbidden foods, forced feeding
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The world of Atzilus versus Biyah
The world of Atzilus versus Biyah:[1] The world of Atzilus is considered to be called by G-d’s name, as it is in this world that the infinite light of G-d actually resides. The infinite light of G-d unites with that world with absolute unity in both its light and vessels. […]
The purpose of the descent of the soul below – Elevate sparks and draw down inifinity
The purpose of the descent of the soul below:[1] It is known that the purpose of the descent of the soul below into the body in this world is in order to refine and elevate the Divine sparks, through the fulfillment of Torah and Mitzvah’s in which is invested the […]
The new heaven and earth, Ratzo and Shuv, of the future era
E. The new heaven and earth, Ratzo and Shuv, of the future era:[1] The verse states that in the future era we will have a new heaven and new earth. Figuratively, this means that in the future era there will be a new form of heaven and earth as found […]
Spiritual idol worship – Placing one’s focus on materialism
Spiritual idol worship – placing one’s focus on materialism:[1] The sages state that the Jewish people who live in the Diaspora are considered to be serving idols in purity [i.e. in a legally permitted way]. This means as follows: When one completely diverges himself from desire and passion for spirituality […]
The state of concealment of the G-dly soul when it is within the body
The state of concealment of the G-dly soul when it is within the body:[1] Although the G-dly soul contains a deep passion and desire to cleave to G-d, this is only consciously constantly felt in its root, which is the level of the soul that exists prior to its descent […]
What is the law if the shoulder area of the Tallis Katan tore?
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From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Monday 20th Teves 5785]
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Who is obligated to place the Mezuzah in a rental home – Renter or Landlord?
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Daily Tanach Monday Sefer Melachim 2 Chapter 3 Part 2: A coalition is made to battle Moav
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11. Shaleim & Large pieces – Saying a Bracha on a whole or large food and When to cut a piece off from the food, before or after the blessing
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10. The requirement to hold the food in one’s hand when saying a blessing
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The purpose of Pesukei Dezimra – To tear the concealments of evil
The purpose of Pesukei Dezimra-To tear the concealments of evil:[1] Within the prayer, we fulfill the divine services of both Ratzo and Shuv, with the blessings of Shema and the Shema representing the passion of Ratzo, and Shemoneh Esrei representing the return of Shuv. What then does Pesukei Dezimra represents […]
The Concept of Ratzo & Shuv
The concept of Ratzo and Shuv:[1] The sages state that both the heavens and earth were created for the sake of Torah and for the sake of the Jewish people. Being that this is the case, one must say that there is an aspect of heaven and earth that is […]
From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Sunday 19th Teves 5785]
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Having the Tallis Katan cover the chest
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Daily Tanach Sunday Sefer Melachim 2 Chapter 3 Part 1: The reign of Yehoram
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Making tea on Shabbos
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Daily Tanach Thursday Sefer Melachim 2 Chapter 2 Part 7: Elisha curses the lads who mock him, and they die
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Writing B”H or BS”D on a letter-Part 2-Halachic Background and practical directives
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Daily Tanach Wednesday Sefer Melachim 2 Chapter 2 Part 6: Elisha sweetens the bitter waters
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Daily Tanach Tuesday Sefer Melachim 2 Chapter 2 Part 5: The prophets search for Eliyahu
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Writing Beis Hei or Beis Samech Daled on a letterhead-Part 1-Historical Background
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Daily Tanach Monday Sefer Melachim 2 Chapter 2 Part 4: Elisha splits the Jordon River using the cloak of Eliyahu
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From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Sunday 12th Teves 5785]
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Should one stand while reciting the morning blessings [i.e. Birchas Hashachar]
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Daily Tanach Sunday Sefer Melachim 2 Chapter 2 Part 3: Eliyahu goes up to heaven
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Hefsek – Making an interruption between the blessing and eating or drinking
3. Hefsek – Making an interruption between the blessing and eating or drinking:[1] By all blessings, it is forbidden to make an interval between a blessing and the eating. Thus, one must eat the food or drink the beverage right after reciting the blessing without making any interval in between. […]
Parshas Vayechi – Parsha Bee Q&A
🐝 Parsha Bee Rishon & Sheini What happened to Yaakov’s eyesight in his later years? Yaakov’s eyes became dim with age, and he was unable to see clearly. What status did Yaakov confer upon his two grandsons, Ephraim and Menashe? Yaakov recognized Ephraim and Menashe as his own, granting them […]
Laws relevant to when the 10th of Teves falls on Erev Shabbos
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Chapter 4: Being Yotzei a blessing with others [Full Chapter]
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From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Thursday 9th Teves 5785]
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Daily Tanach Thursday Sefer Melachim 2 Chapter 2 Part 2: Eliyahu splits the Jordon river
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9. Not to answer Baruch Hu Uvaruch Shemo
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8. Is one Yotzei a Bracha if he did not answer Amen?
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7. Kavana – Intention to be Yotzei and Motzi and overhearing a blessing
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From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Wednesday 8th Teves 5785]
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The Laws & Customs of Asara Beteves-Summary
Buy Now *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. WhatsApp Facebook Twitter Telegram Sign up for Daily Distribution Sponsor an Episode The 10th of Teves- Checklist General laws: One must be especially careful to avoid anger on a fast day The fast begins at Alos Hashachar, which is […]
From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Tuesday 7th Teves 5785]
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Taking advice from one’s wife-A Torah perspective: Should a man listen to his wife’s suggestions and consult her about personal matters?
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Daily Tanach Tuesday Sefer Melachim 2 Chapter 2 Part 1: The spectacular ascent of Eliyahu Hanavi and the rise of Elisha
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From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Monday 6th Teves 5785]
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Daily Tanach Monday Sefer Melachim 2 Chapter 1 Part 3: The death of Achaziyahu and his successor
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Tzedaka & Teaching another Torah, refines one’s mind and heart 1000 times
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The divine lights that were lost due to the sin of the golden calf, and their return on Shabbos
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2. Who can be Motzi others – Who Can Fulfill (Motzi) Blessings for Others
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From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Sunday 5th Teves 5785]
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Daily Tanach Sunday Sefer Melachim 2 Chapter 1 Part 2: Achaziyahu tries to force Eliyahu to come down and his men are stricken
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All souls need each other
All Jewish souls need each other:[1] The general souls of the Jewish people are referred to as a leg and at the same time are also referred to as the children of G-d. The reason for this reference of the Jewish people to a leg is to emphasize the incorporation […]
Desiring G-d alone
Mi Li Bashamayim Veimcha Lo Chafatzti Ba’aretz:[1] The verse states, “Who is to me in the heavens and with you I do not desire.” This verse expresses the deep longing that a Jew has, and that he is meant to have, in which he solely desires that the infinite light […]
From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Thursday 2nd Teves 5785]
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Daily Tanach Thursday Sefer Melachim 2 Chapter 1 Part 1: Achaziyahu the son of Achav
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From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Wednesday 1st teves 5785]
*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Buy in Paperback or Kindle [4 Volumes] Buy on Apple Books Purchase on our website Join Daily Halacha distribution list Sponsor an Episode Donate My olive oil bottle from last year smells off. May I use it for the Chanukah lighting? […]
Daily Tanach Wednesday Sefer Melachim 1 Chapter 22 Part 4: The reign and legacy of Yehoshafat
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From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Tuesday 30th Kisleiv 5785]
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Rosh Chodesh Teves Chanukah: Two versus one day, Birthdays, Meal, Davening, Kerias Hatorah order
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Daily Tanach Tuesday Sefer Melachim 1 Chapter 22 Part 3: Achav dies in battle
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The Chanukah Torah reading
This Article is an excerpt from the above Sefer *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Donate Buy in Paperback or Kindle Buy on Apple Books Purchase on our website WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Sponsor an Article The Torah Reading:[1] Each day of Chanukah, three Aliyos are read […]
Daily Tanach Monday Sefer Melachim 1 Chapter 22 Part 2: The prophecy of Michiyahu
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From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Sunday 28th Kisleiv 5785]
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Daily Tanach Sunday Sefer Melachim 1 Chapter 22 Part 1: The war between Aram and Israel and the legacy of Achav and Yehoshafat
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What is a Mamar Chassidus – Chassidic Discourse? What is its significance and how does it differ from other Torah teachings
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עלון הלכות שבת – הלכה למעשה
גליון #7 – דיני בישול בשבת להורדה גליון #6 – סיום דיני חזרה ותחילת דיני בישול בשבת להורדה Bookmark
From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Thursday 25th Kisleiv 5785]
If a pregnant woman craves a non-kosher food, may she eat it? Only if she smells it and craves after it and not giving her to eat the food is deemed a danger either for her or her fetus, and there is no other way of calming her down and […]
Daily Tanach Thursday Sefer Melachim 1 Chapter 21 Part 3: Eliyahu prophesizes to Achav of the annihilation of him and his descendants
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May one give presents on Chanukah or is this Minhag Hagoyim due to Kratzmacht?
May one give presents on Chanukah or is this Minhag Hagoyim due to Kratzmacht?[1] Yes, one may, and so is the Minhag Yisrael to give out Chanukah Gelt on Chanukah. The reason is because Minhag Hagoyim only applies to customs that have no logic. Giving presents on a Holiday has […]
Daily Chumash, Thursday, 25th Kisleiv: Yosef by Potifar
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May some Chanukah candles be of wax and others of oil, and must they all be the same oil?
Buy Now WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email Must all the candles be made of the same oil/wax?[1] All the candles lit on the Menorah are to be made of the same oil/wax. Thus, one should not have some of the candles contain oil, and others contain wax candles. Likewise, one […]
Using scented candles for Chanukah lights
Good scenting candles:[1] Initially one may not use scented candles for the Chanukah candles, as one may not benefit from it, and a good scent is considered a benefit. [1] See Admur 443:3 in parentheses; Michaber Y.D. 108:5; Rama Y.D. 155:3; See Shach Y.D. 108:27; Biur Halacha 443 “Afilu”; Glosses […]
A pregnant woman who craves after a food
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When may or should the Menorah be lit in the Shul?
D. When to light in Shul:[1] Between Mincha and Maariv:[2] It is customary to light the Menorah in Shul between Mincha and Maariv [in the presence of a Minyan[3]].[4] [The custom in the Rebbe’s Shul is to light the Menorah after Kaddish Tiskabel of Mincha, prior to the prayer of […]
Where to light when eating out on night of Chanukah
Buy Now WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email One who is eating out one night of Chanukah:[1] The above only applies if one eats and sleeps in different areas on a steady basis. If, however, one eats and sleeps on a steady basis in the same home and just happens to […]
The proper height of the Menorah from the ground
Buy Now WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email The recommended height of the Menorah from the ground:[1] The candles are to be placed between three to ten Tefachim above the ground [24-80cm.[2]].[3] It is not to be placed lower than three[4] Tefach and is a Mitzvah not to be placed higher […]
From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Wednesday 24th Kisleiv 5785]
When is the earliest time that a Shul can light the Menorah with a bracha? Plag Hamincha. The Shul’s Menorah may only be lit with a blessing from after Plag Hamincha. Thus, if there is an early Minyan of Mincha Gedola, or even Mincha Ketana but before the time of […]
Daily Tanach Wednesday Sefer Melachim 1 Chapter 21 Part 2: Achav & the vineyard of Navos HaYizraeili
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Does an old Gartel require Geniza?
Does an old Gartel require Geniza?[1] No. Nevertheless, it is proper to wrap it in a bag and place it in the garbage rather than placing it directly in together with all the filth. [1] See Piskeiy Teshuvos 21:2 footnote 42 Bookmark
No water for washing – What to do?
You have the following options available: Search your house for a bottle of water, or any water that may happen to be in an item which did not have work done to it. If there is water available within 18 minutes of travel, whether from a faucet or through purchasing […]
At what age does a gentile become Bar Mitzvah?
A gentile – Sheva Mitzvos: According to the Rishonim[1] who rule that the age of 13 is a tradition of Moshe from Sinai , then it is possible that this age does not apply to a gentile. However, according to those Poskim[2] who rule the reason for age 13 is […]
The source and reason behind age 13 being the age of Bar Mitzvah
The source and reason behind age 13 being the age of Bar Mitzvah: When a boy turns 13 years of age, he becomes obligated in Torah and Mitzvos. Until that age he is considered a Katan, and is Biblically exempt from keeping Mitzvos. The sources in Poskim who mention […]
From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Tuesday 23rd Kisleiv 5785]
The source and reason behind age 13 being the age of Bar Mitzvah The source and reason behind age 13 being the age of Bar Mitzvah: When a boy turns 13 years of age, he becomes obligated in Torah and Mitzvos. Until that age he is considered a Katan, and […]
Daily Tanach Tuesday Sefer Melachim 1 Chapter 21 Part 1: Achav & the vineyard of Navos HaYizraeili
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Chanukah Gelt
Buy Now WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email Chanukah Gelt:[1] It is a Jewish custom, which is Torah, to distribute Chanukah Gelt to children.[2] This was also the custom of the Chabad Rebbeim. One is to distribute even to his married children. The purpose of this custom is to motivate the […]
Is a blind person obligated in lighting Chanukah candles?
A blind person:[1] A blind person is obligated to light Chanukah candles.[2] [Nevertheless, he is to do so without a blessing.[3]] Preferably, he is to have another person, such as his wife or host, light on his behalf. [1] M”A 675:4; Rashal 77; Elya Raba 675:7 [2] Poskim ibid The […]
From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Monday 22nd Kisleiv 5785]
Saying a blessing on behalf of another if one was already Yotzei the Mitzvah [i.e. Kiddush, Havdala] One who was already Yotzei, or is not currently being Yotzei, the Mitzvah:[1] A person who already fulfilled his obligation of a Mitzvah, [or did not yet fulfill his obligation, but plans to […]
Daily Tanach Monday Sefer Melachim 1 Chapter 20 Part 5: Achav is told by a prophet of his demise due to allowing Ben Hadad to live
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Saying a blessing on behalf of another if one was already Yotzei the Mitzvah [i.e. Kiddush, Havdala]
This article is an excerpt from the above Sefer *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Donate Buy in Paperback or Kindle Purchase on our website Brachos Learning Course – Semicha WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Sponsor an Article One who was already Yotzei, or is not currently being […]
All scriptural villains have a counterpart in Kedusha:
All scriptural villains have a counterpart in Kedusha: There exists a Pharaoh and Sar Hamashkim in Kedusha: Just like Pharoah and the Sar Haofim exist in the world below, which is Kelipa, so too they also exist within the realm of Kedusha. Both exist within the realms of Kelipa and […]
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I am in the hospital for Chanukah. Should I light my own candles or am I Yotzei with my husband? You are to light your own candles, or be Yotzei with the general candle lighting taking place in the hospital, if such a lighting is taking place [i.e. dining room]. […]
Daily Tanach Sunday Sefer Melachim 1 Chapter 20 Part 4: Peace is made between Achav and Ben Hadad
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Increasing in blessings for many individuals – May a person doing a Mitzvah multiple times in one session honor several individuals to do so with a blessing each time
This article is an excerpt from the above Sefer *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Donate Buy in Paperback or Kindle Purchase on our website Brachos Learning Course – Semicha WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Sponsor an Article Increasing in blessings for many individuals – May a person […]

