Daily Tanach Wednesday 4th Nissan Sefer Melachim 2 Chapter 19 Part 1: Chizkiyah consults with Yeshaya of what to do with the threat from Ravshakeh

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22. The plague of wild animals

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4. The laws of the four cups

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3. The Mitzvah of eating Maror

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2. The Mitzvah to eat Matzah

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1. Purpose of Pesach:

1. Purpose of Pesach: [1] The celebration of the Passover Holiday is a great pillar and foundation within our Torah and in our faith. The Exodus was a nature breaking miracle and wonder. It was in Egypt that we saw G-d’s eternal powers revealed; His ability to override nature and […]

2. The meaning of Matzah:

2. The meaning of Matzah:[1] Michla Dihemnusa:[2] The Zohar[3] calls Matzah Michla Dihemnusa, food of faith. The reason for this is because the eating of Matzah strengthens one’s faith in G-d. This means that it helps internalized are belief in G-d’s existence to the point that His existence becomes part […]

6. The purpose of the plagues and wonders:

6. The purpose of the plagues and wonders: Based on the above explanation, one can now understand the purpose behind the miracles performed in Mitzrayim. The purpose of the miracles was so that Mitzrayim would “know that I am G-d”. The word “know” [ידעו] in Hebrew can also maean to […]

10. The question of the wise son:

10. The question of the wise son:[1] The Torah[2] states that the wise son asks, “What are these laws that our G-d has commanded you.” And is to be answered that Hashem took us out of Egypt and commanded us these laws for our benefit. It is understood from the […]

35. Kerias Yam Suf:

  35. Kerias Yam Suf: A. The sea splits: Hashem instructs Moshe: Hashem told Moshe to stop crying at him, and that the Jewish people are to travel. Raise your staff over the sea and split it, and the Jewish people will enter the sea, on dry land. I will […]

33. The exodus

The exodus: The dough did not have time to rise: The Egyptian nation urged the Jewish people to leave right away, as they said that they were all dying. The nation took its dough prior to it being able to rise and placed it on a sack on their shoulders. […]

32. The plague of Makas Bechoros:

The plague of Makas Bechoros: At midnight Hashem smote every first born in the land of Egypt to death, from the firstborn of Pharaoh who is the prince until the firstborn of the imprisoned captive, as well as all firstborn animals. Pharaoh asks Bnei Yisrael to leave Egypt: Pharaoh and […]

29. The plague of death:

The plague of death: Hashem told Moshe that He will bring one last plague to Pharaoh and Egypt, and Pharaoh will then capitulate completely and let you go and even force you out of Egypt. Leaving with wealth: Hashem told Moshe that he should speak to the Jewish people and […]

28. The plague of darkness

The plague of darkness: Hashem tells Moshe to perform the plague: Hashem told Moshe to stretch his hand towards the heavens, and there will be darkness in the land of Egypt. The plague: Moshe did so, and the entire land of Egypt fell under complete darkness for three days. No […]

27. The plague of locust:

The plague of locust: Hashem commands Moshe to approach Pharaoh: Hashem commanded Moshe to approach Pharaoh, as He has made his heart, and the heart of his servants, stubborn, in order to publicize His miracles amongst them.  “In order for the Jewish people to tell over to their children about […]

26. The plague of hail:

The plague of hail: Hashem’s instructions to Moshe to warn Pharaoh: Hashem told Moshe to awaken early in the morning and stand before Pharaoh and tell him that Hashem the G-d of the Hebrews demands that he let His people go so they can serve Him, and if you refuse […]

25. The plague of boils:

The plague of boils: Hashem’s instructions to Moshe to perform the plague: Hashem told Moshe and Aaron to take a handful of soot, and Moshe should throw it upwards towards the heavens, in the presence of Pharaoh. The soot will spread over all of Egypt and turn into boils and […]

24. The plague of disease [Dever]:

24. The plague of disease [Dever]: Hashem’s instructions to Moshe to warn Pharaoh and perform the plague: Hashem told Moshe to go to Pharaoh and tell him that Hashem the G-d of the Hebrews demands that he let His people go so they can serve Him, and if you refuse […]

22. The plague of lice:

22. The plague of lice: Hashem’s instructions to Moshe to perform the plague: Hashem told Moshe to tell Aaron to take the staff and hit the dust of the earth, and it will turn into lice. All of Egypt will be filled with lice. Moshe and Aaron turn the dust […]

21. The plague of frogs:

21. The plague of frogs: Hashem’s instructions to Moshe to warn Pharaoh and perform the plague: Hashem told Moshe to go to Pharaoh and tell him that G-d has commanded him to free His nation, so they can serve Him, and if you refuse to send them, your entire country […]

20. The plague of blood:

20. The plague of blood: Hashem’s instructions to Moshe to warn Pharaoh and perform the plague: Hashem told Moshe: Go to Pharaoh in the morning while he is going down to the river and meet him at the riverbanks. Bring your staff that was turned into a snake, with you. […]

19. The staff turns into a snake:

19. The staff turns into a snake: Hashem told Moshe and Aaron that when Pharaoh asks them to show him a wonder, then you Moshe should tell Aaron to throw the staff in front of Pharaoh and it will miraculously turn into a snake. Moshe and Aaron did as they […]

13. Moshe journeys back to Egypt:

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Chapter 18: Chametz after Pesach

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Chapter 17: After Pesach laws

Chapter 17: After Pesach May one eat Chametz after Pesach prior to the conclusion of the return sale: One may begin eating Chametz immediately after the conclusion of Pesach, even though it is prior to the return sale of the Chametz taking place with the gentile. See Chapter 5 Halacha […]

Chapter 16: Shevi’i & Acharon Shel Pesach

Chapter 16: Shevi’i & Acharon Shel Pesach     The Joy:[1] The Joy of Shevi’i Shel Pesach and Acharon Shel Pesach surpass the joy of all the previous days of Pesach.[2] Time is precious-Revelation of Atzmus:[3] The Rebbe Rashab stated: On Shevi’i Shel Pesach Atzmus is revealed. Every person is […]

Chapter 15:  Chol Hamoed Pesach

Chapter 15:  Chol Hamoed The Chol Hamoed prayers: A. Mizmor Lesoda:[1] The Psalm of Mizmor Lesoda which is normally recited after Baruch Sheamar, is omitted throughout Chol Hamoad Pesach.[2] B. Shemoneh Esrei: Morid Hatal/Visein Bracha: One is to remember to recite Morid Hatal and Visein Bracha in Shemoneh Esrei. If […]

Chapter 14: The Pesach Davening and schedule

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Chapter 13: The Seder

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Chapter 10: Erev Pesach

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Chapter 9:  Kashering for Pesach

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Chapter 8: Matzah

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Chapter 7: Pesach Chumros/stringencies

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Parshas Pikudei – Parsha Bee

What was the total amount of gold donated for the Mishkan? 29 Kikar and 730 Shekel of gold. How many people donated the half shekel of silver? 603,550 people. What was the total amount of silver donated for the Mishkan? 100 Kikar and 1775 Shekel of silver. What was the […]

Parshas Pikudei – Summary, Torah Or, Likkutei Sichos, Video Shiurim; Halachos

Download PDF Parshas Pikudei-Summary of Parsha The accounting of the donation materials and their use Click Here Parshas Pikudei – Parsha Bee Click Here Parshas Pikudei-Torah Or The purpose of building the Mishkan Click Here Parshas Pikudei-Likkutei Sichos The purpose of the Temple-Karbanos or Divine presence? Click Here Parshas Pikudei-Chassidic […]

Daily Tanach Thursday 27th Adar Sefer Melachim 2 Chapter 17 Part 3: The Kutim – Gentile nations who were restteled in Israel and converted due to fear of the lions

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Bracha on ground products – Dips, Tehini, Humus, Chips, apple sauce, peanut butter, fruit leather, mashed potatos and avocado, Bamba

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Daily Tanach Wednesday 26th Adar Sefer Melachim 2 Chapter 17 Part 2: The sins of the Jewish people that exiled the tribes from Israel

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Bracha on sprouts

H. Sprouts:[1] Water grown spouts [i.e. Alfalfa, mung beans, lentil sprouts]: Some Poskim[2] rule that the blessing of sprouts is Shehakol. Majority of Poskim[3], however, rule that the blessing remains Hadamah, and so is the main ruling.[4] Soil-grown sprouts [i.e. Broccoli, wheatgrass, and sunflower sprouts]: Its blessing is Ha’adama according […]

The blessing over garlic

The blessing over garlic:[1] Raw:[2] The blessing over raw garlic is Hadama.[3] This applies even if one is eating it plain [without a dip].[4] This applies even in areas that people abstain from eating raw garlic plain, and only eat it together with other foods, such as bread or in […]

Bracha on Chocolate – Treats, cubes, chocolate milk

Chocolate:[1] Chocolate cubes:[2] The blessing over chocolate cubes is Shehakol. Chocolate beverage – Shoko:[3] The blessing over a chocolate beverage is Shehakol. Plain cocoa been, grinds, instant cocoa:[4] In previous times, a blessing was recited upon eating plain roasted cocoa, whether beans or grinds.[5] However, in todays times a blessing […]

Bracha on Esrog

Esrog:[1] Esrogim that are only mildly sour and are thus edible receive the blessing of Shehakol.[2] Esrogim that are very sour to the point of inedibility do not receive a blessing at all prior to consumption.[3] Esrog peel: The raw peel of an Esrog which is edible receives the blessing […]

Bracha on Lemons

C. Lemons:[1] Lemons that are only mildly sour and are thus edible receive the blessing of Shehakol.[2] Lemons that are very sour to the point of inedibility do not receive a blessing at all prior to consumption.[3] Lemon peel:[4] The peel of a lemon which is edible receives the blessing […]

Bracha on Bananas

I. Bananas:[1] The banana tree loses its branches and trunk yearly[2], and hence some Poskim[3] learn that its blessing is under the debate between the first, versus the second and third opinion above. Therefore, the blessing on bananas is Hadama, although Bedieved if one recited Haietz he is Yotzei. However, […]

Bracha on Sabras Prickly pear fruit or cactus fruit

Sabras Prickly pear fruit or cactus fruit:[1] Sabras, known in English as prickly pear fruit or cactus fruit, are Haeitz, as although they grow in the wild, they are a good tasting fruit. __________________________________________________________ [1] Admur 203:1; Birkeiy Yosef 202:1; Kaf Hachaim 203:6; Ketzos Hashulchan 49:17; Kerem Tziyon 6:8; Shevet […]