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Halachos for Parshas Ki Savo-The curses/Shabbos Selichos
The Torah portion of Ki Savo:[1] In the sixth Aliyah the Torah portion discussing the curses is read. Avoiding an interval by the curses: The custom[2] is not to make an interval of Aliyos by the curses of Ki Savo.[3] One is to read from at least three verses prior […]
In Heaven they make a big deal over Chumash and Tehillim-Not Intellect
In Heaven they make a big deal over Chumash and Tehillim-Not Intellect:[1] In the year 5652/1892, the Baal Shem Tov related to the Rebbe Rashab in a vision that he had on Froday night Parshas Ki Savo that one is able to draw down the Shechina of G-d through Mesirus […]
Squeezing wet hair on Shabbos
Squeezing and drying hair on Shabbos: Biblically, there is no prohibition against squeezing hair on Shabbos.[1] Nevertheless, it is Rabbinically forbidden to squeeze liquid out from hair on Shabbos [due to the Mifarek prohibition].[2] Thus, every bather needs to beware not to squeeze his hair.[3] Q&A on squeezing and […]
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The history of the Shulchan Aruch Harav
The Shulchan Aruch Harav: Background of why it was written and why we follow his rulings Historical background:[1] The Shulchan Aruch Harav, also known as the Alter Rebbe’s Shulchan Aruch, or Shulchan Aruch Admur Hazakein; was written by Rav Schneur Zalman of Liadi. Its initiation: The Maggid of Mezritch was […]
The history of the Shulchan Aruch Harav
The Shulchan Aruch Harav: Background of why it was written and why we follow his rulings Historical background:[1] The Shulchan Aruch Harav, also known as the Alter Rebbe’s Shulchan Aruch, or Shulchan Aruch Admur Hazakein; was written by Rav Schneur Zalman of Liadi. Its initiation: The Maggid of Mezritch was […]
Checking Mezuzos and Tefillin in Elul
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Checking ones Mezuzos and Tefillin:[1] It is customary to check one’s Tefillin and Mezuzos during the month of Elul [if they have not been checked within the previous 12 months[2]].[3] One is to publicize this matter to others.[4] Doing […]
Children wearing clothing of the opposite gender
Children wearing clothing of the opposite gender: It is a Biblical prohibition for a man to wear the clothing of a woman or a woman to wear the clothing of a man.[1] It is disputed as to whether the prohibition of Lo Silbash only applies when one wears the opposite […]
The obligation to concentrate when reciting Birchas Hamazon
Kavana in Birchas Hamazon:[1] Understanding the meaning of the words: If one does not know the meaning of the words that he is saying in Birchas Hamazon, such as due to his lack of understanding of the language, then he does not fulfill his obligation.[2] Some Poskim[3] rule that this […]
