What is the source for saying Shema Yisrael prior to death? Is this a Halacha? Quite interestingly, we do not find any source in Jewish literature that speaks of an obligation for saying Shema Yisrael prior to death. It is however recorded in the Sefer Mavor Yabok as part of […]
If one both saw lighting and heard thunder together or one right after the other how many blessings should one say
If one both saw lighting and heard thunder – How many blessings to say and which one:[1] If one saw lightning and heard thunder simultaneously [or one after the other but did not yet get a chance to say the blessing[2]], then one is to only say one blessing on […]
From the Rav’s Desk – Q&A’s on Thunder and more
If one both saw lighting and heard thunder together or one right after the other how many blessings should one say If one both saw lighting and heard thunder – How many blessings to say and which one:[1] If one saw lightning and heard thunder simultaneously [or one after the other […]
Blessing on thunder and lightning-Criteria, Kdei Dibbur, how often
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Daily Tanach Sunday Sefer Melachim 1 –Chapter 9: Chiram donates wood to Shlomo who in return supplies him with cities
* The article below is an excerpt from the above Sefer Buy Now-The Tanach Summary Series Purchase on our website Sign up for Daily link via Whatsapp Sponsor an Episode 1. Chiram donates wood to Shlomo who in return supplies him with cities: The following occurred after the passing of […]
Daily Chumash Lech Licha Rishon – Avraham travels to Eretz Canaan
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When on the 30th day does the Shloshim end? Until when must one keep the Shloshim mourning customs?
* This article is an excerpt from the above Sefer Shop Now *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. WhatsApp Facebook Twitter Telegram Sign up for Daily Distribution Sponsor an Episode The 30th day:[1] As soon as sunrise arrives on the thirtieth day from burial, the mourning restriction […]
When the last day of Shloshim falls on Shabbos, do any leniencies apply to Erev Shabbos?
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When does the Shloshim end for those who sat Shiva between Yom Kippur and Sukkos?
The Shloshim ends eight days after Simchas Torah, which in the year 5785 falls out on Shabbos the 1st of MarCheshvan. Hence, all the laws of Shloshim end Shabbos morning. Background: The holiday of Sukkos nullifies Shiva or Shloshim. Thus, if one began Shiva before Sukkos, the Shiva is nullified […]
Parshas Noach Torah Or – Selected Teachings
Parshas Noach 1st Mamar “Mayim Rabim Lo Yuchlu Lechabos” 1. Mayim Rabim Lo Yuchlu Lechabos: A. The involvement in worldly matters cannot extinguish one’s love for G-d:[1] The verse states that “the great waters are unable to extinguish the love.” The “great waters” in the verse refer to one’s preoccupation […]
