What is the Kavana to have when eating olives so they dont cause forgetfulness? Keil-Elokim-Matzpatz Background:[1] One who eats olives with the special meditation [i.e. Kavanah] does not get memory damage from it, as it is only the ignoramus who eats it without Kavana who gets damaged. [This intent is […]
Wine – Is it Healthy?
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Water – Is it healthy? Hot, cold, and amounts
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Onions – Are they Healthy?
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Daily Tanach Sunday Sefer Melachim 1 Chapter 11: Shlomo’s wives
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Parshas Shemos – Torah Or – Selected Teachings
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Parsha Halacha – Lech Licha: Traveling to Eretz Yisrael & Mila
Hashem commands Avraham to leave his homeland to a land that he will be shown. Avraham is blessed that through doing so, he will turn into a great nation and become famous. Avraham was 75 years old at the time. He left together with Lot, his nephew, and his wife […]
Avoiding making Kiddush during the 7th hour on Friday night
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Daily Tanach Thursday Sefer Melachim 1 Chapter 10: The Kings wealth and fame
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Parshas Vayechi Torah Or Selected Teachings
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Must the water in electric Shabbos urns be hot before the start of Shabbos? May one fill it with cold water anytime before Shekia?
Must the water in electric Shabbos urns be hot before the start of Shabbos? May one fill it with cold water anytime before Shekia?[1] The water in electric Shabbos urns must be hot [at least Yad Soledes, 50 Celsius, 122 Fahrenheit] before the start of Shabbos. All water urns that […]
When did biblical Semicha become extinct?
When did biblical Semicha become extinct?[1] The conventional approach is that it became extinct sometime within the Talmudic era due to government decrees which gave a penalty of death for those who gave Semicha.[2] However, the Rebbe explains, and proves, that in truth it only became completely extinct much later […]
From the Rav’s Desk – Q&A’s on Shabbos urns and more
When did biblical Semicha become extinct? When did biblical Semicha become extinct?[1] The conventional approach is that it became extinct sometime within the Talmudic era due to government decrees which gave a penalty of death for those who gave Semicha.[2] However, the Rebbe explains, and proves, that in truth it […]
If one mistakenly said Visein Tal Umatar after Sukkos but before the proper time, is he to repeat Shemoneh Esrei?
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Daily Tanach Tuesday Sefer Melachim 1 Chapter 10: Queen of Sheba returns home with gifts from Solomon
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Parshas Vayigash-Torah Or-Selected Teachings
Parshas Vayigash-Torah Or-Selected Teachings[1] 1st Mamar “Vayigash Eilav Yehudah” 1. Vayehi Mikeitz Shnasayim Yamim:[2] See Volume 1 of our Chassidishe Parsha Torah Or Series under Parsha Vayigash where we covered the following matters of this Mamar in detail: The material used for the structure of the Mishkan versus the Mikdash […]
Is it true that the Rebbe Rashab was clinically depressed?
Is it true that the Rebbe Rashab was clinically depressed? It is recorded that when the Rebbe Rashab was in his early 40s he went through a period of “Nemichus Haruach” which is literally translated as a low spirit [i.e. sadness]. [Interestingly, this is the typical age that an individual […]
When on the road is Tefilas Haderech to be said?
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From the Rav’s Desk – Q&A’s on Tefilas Haderech and more
When is the earliest time in travel for one to say Tefilat Haderech? Must it be said after a certain distance away from the city? On the road versus within the city:[1] Tefilas Haderech is to be recited after leaving the city and its outskirts, which is defined as the […]
Pro-life or pro-choice: The Torah’s perspective on abortions of gentile fetuses
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Daily Tanach Tuesday Sefer Melachim 1 Chapter 10: The Queen of Sheba
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Parshas Mikeitz Torah Or Selected Teachings
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Honoring several people to put up a Mezuzah with a blessing
May a person who is putting up Mezuzos to his new home honor several individuals put up a mezuzah with a blessing each on a different door?[1] No. Only a single blessing may be said on behalf of all the people putting up the Mezuzos. [1] Admur 213:7 in parentheses […]
When circumcising twin boys may the two boys be in the same room at the same time when each one’s of circumcision is taking place?
When circumcising twin boys may the two boys be in the same room at the same time when each one’s of circumcision is taking place, as I heard that they should not be in the room at the same time? Indeed, this matter is debated amongst the Poskim and is […]
Is Tachanun said in Shul when a Sandek is present during the Minyan?
Tachanun is omitted in a Minyan in which a person who will be a Sandek that day is participating in, even if the Bris will not be taking place in that Shul. Tachanun is recited in the Mincha prayer if it is taking place after the Bris, even if the […]
From the Rav’s Desk – Q&A’s on Tachanun and more
Is Tachanun said in Shul when a Sandek is present during the Minyan? Tachanun is omitted in a Minyan in which a person who will be a Sandek that day is participating in, even if the Bris will not be taking place in that Shul. Tachanun is recited in the […]
Elections in Halacha
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Daily Tanach Monday Sefer Melachim 1 Chapter 9: Cities built by King Solomon
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Parshas Vayeishev Torah Or – Selected Teachings
Parshas Vayeishev[1] 1st Mamar of “Vayeishev Yaakov Ba’aretz Migurei Aviv” Vayeishev Yaakov Ba’aretz Migurei Aviv:[2] See Volume 1 of our Chassidishe Parsha Torah Or Series under Parsha Vayeishev where we covered the following matters of this Mamar in detail: All levels of Kelipa in the Torah have a counterpart in […]
The Laws of a Bracha Levatala
Chapter 3: Laws of a Bracha Levatala[1] 1.The prohibition of saying a Bracha Levatala:[2] Saying Hashems name in vain: Saying Hashem’s name in vain:[3] It is Biblically forbidden for one to mention God’s name[4] in vain [i.e. Lashav, or Livatala].[5] [This is derived from the verse[6] “Lo Sisa Sheim […]
What is the source for saying Shema Yisrael prior to death? Is this a Halacha?
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
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When on the 30th day does the Shloshim end? Until when must one keep the Shloshim mourning customs?
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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 […]
Parsha Halacha – Noach: 1) The Rainow 2) The prohibition of Suicide
Parsha Halacha – Noach Hashem made a covenant with Noach and all future descendants, and all the living creatures, to never again bring a flood to destroy the earth. Hashem designates the rainbow to be the sign of this covenant. It is positioned in the clouds between heaven and earth […]
From the Rav’s Desk – Q&A’s on Shloshim and more
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 […]
שיעורים מעשיים בהלכות שבת
גלו את יסודות הלכות שבת עם השיעורים המרתקים של הרה“ג יעקב גולדשטיין שליט“א הצטרפו אלינו למסע של ידע והבנה בכל הדעות ורכשו מומחיות בדין המעשי :הקורס להצטרף לקורס :[השיעורים [חינם Spotify שמע ב הקדמה ופתיחה סימן רנ”ב סימן רנ”ג – דיני שהייה דיני חזרה דיני ‘הטמנה’ בערב שבת דיני ‘הטמנה’ […]
May one who is saying Havdala say the blessing Besamim if he not have a sense of smell?
If one does not have a sense of smell:[1] One who does not have the sense of smell [whether due to being born this way or due to a cold or stuffed nose[2]] may not say the blessing of Besamim in Havdalah even if there are other adults fulfilling their […]
Cremation in Jewish law
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From the Rav’s Desk – Q&A’s on burial and more
Must one bury the ash that remains after cremation if a Jew was cremated Chas Veshalom? The cremated ashes of a Jew do not require burial. If they are buried, they are not to be buried in the regular part of the cemetery [not even in the non-Shomer Shabbos section] […]
The Rainbow in Halacha and Agadah: Its Blessing; Staring at a rainbow; The meaning of the rainbow
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Daily Tanach Thursday Sefer Melachim 1 –Chapter 9: G-d appears to Shlomo
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8. Death on Shabbos [and Yom Kippur]
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7. Shemira/Shomer
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6. Publicizing the death
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4. After death
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2. Final prayers
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Laws of Safek Brachos Lihakel
Laws of Safek Brachos Lihakel:[1] The general rule by all Rabbinical blessings [which is the status of almost all blessings, as explained in Chapter 1 Halacha 1] is that if one is not certain that the blessing is allowed to be said, then it may not be said.[2] Hence, when […]
Long hairs protruding from Shel Rosh
Question: I sent my Tefillin for checking and I receive them back with very long hairs sticking out of the Shel Rosh. Something looks odd about this this as I’ve never seen such long hairs sticking out of the Shel Rosh. What is the Halacha? Answer: Indeed, based on […]
Why must a married woman cover her hair?
Question: Why must a married woman cover her hair according to Judaism? I have heard many things said including that it is because the hair is very holy and therefore must be covered? Is this true? And if so why not cover it already from birth? Answer: I am not […]
From the Rav’s Desk – Q&A’s on women covering hair and more
Why must a married woman cover her hair? Question: Why must a married woman cover her hair according to Judaism? I have heard many things said including that it is because the hair is very holy and therefore must be covered? Is this true? And if so why not cover […]
Preventing monetary damage from occurring to another
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Daily Tanach Wednesday Sefer Melachim 1 – Chapter 8: The celebration of the inauguration of the temple
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May one plant the Esrog or Willow branch that was used for the mitzvah of Daled Minim?
May one plant the Esrog or Willow branch that was used for the mitzvah of Daled Minim?[1] Yes. [1] See Michaber 665:1; Rebbe Yochanon in Sukkah 46b; See Admur 649:20 Bookmark
How does one Kosher a pot or pan that became forbidden due to Basar Bechalav?
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May one eat food in a Shiva home?
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From the Rav’s Desk – Q&A’s on Kashrus & More
How to Kasher a dairy vessel that became Treif due to absorption of meat, or vice a versa? Question: I accidentally used a clean meat baking pan to bake dairy pizza in my dairy oven. Is it possible for me to kosher my baking pan with Hagala or must it […]
May one eat food in a Shiva home?
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Daily Tanach Tuesday Sefer Melachim 1 – Chapter 8: The king prays to G-d
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1. Goses – Nearing death
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Reading Koheles with a blessing
I was present in an Ashkenazi synagogue in Jerusalem on Shabbos Chol Hamoed Sukkos, and they read the entire book of Koheleth’s from a scroll with a blessing of Al Kerias Megillah and Shehechiyanu. I have never seen this before in my life and was wondering as to the source […]
From the Rav’s Desk – Q&A’s on Davening and more
Forgot Mashiv Haruach and remembered right away Question: [Monday, 15th Mar Cheshvan, 5781] If one forgot to say Mashiv Haruach Umorid Hageshem, and remembered at the end of the blessing prior to saying Hashem’s name. Should he go back and say it, should he say it then, or she just continue? […]
Daily Tanach Monday Sefer Melachim 1 – Chapter 8: The king praises and blesses G-d
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4. The laws of mourning – Studying, Sources, & Being lenient
4. The laws of mourning: A. Learning the laws of Aveilus:[1] It is a widespread custom for one whose parents are alive to avoid studying the laws of mourning.[2] It is thus only studied by the community Rabbi [or potential Posek], for him to answer questions to those who ask […]
Parshas Lech Licha – Torah Or Selected Teachings
Parshas Lech Licha 1st Mamar “Hinei Avram” 1. Hinei Avram:[1] See Volume 1 of our Chassidishe Parsha Torah Or Series under Parsha Lech Licha where we covered the following matters of this Mamar in detail: The level of Avram The purpose of the Mitzvah of Milah The letter Hei added […]
Is it permitted for a Sephardic woman to shake Lulav without a blessing?
Is it permitted for a Sephardic woman to shake Lulav without a blessing?[1] Yes, and so was customarily done in the most illustrious of Sephardic homes, as testifies the Ben Ish Chaiy[2], “In our home the women are accustomed to shake Lulav and say a blessing over it.” However, according […]
May a woman immerse in the Mikveh during Bein Hashmashos of her 7th day in a time of need, such as to catch a flight and the like?
May a woman immerse in the Mikveh during Bein Hashmashos of her 7th day in a time of need, such as to catch a flight and the like?[1] It is forbidden to immerse during daytime.[2] Accordingly, some Poskim[3] rule that it is forbidden to immerse until actual nighttime, which is […]
From the Rav’s Desk – Q&A’s on Immersing Bein Hashmashos
May a woman immerse in the Mikveh during Bein Hashmashos of her 7th day in a time of need, such as to catch a flight and the like? May a woman immerse in the Mikveh during Bein Hashmashos of her 7th day in a time of need, such as to […]
What is one to do with the Sechach and Daled Minim after Sukkos?
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Daily Tanach Sunday Sefer Melachim 1 – Chapter 8: The inauguration of the Temple
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Parshas Vezos Habracha – Likkutei Torah Selected Teachings
Parshas Vezos Habracha[1] 1st Mamar “Viasa Meirivivos Kodesh[2]” Viasa Meirivivos Kodesh:[3] A. The height of Adam:[4] Our sages state that the height of Adam, the first man, was 100 Ama. Mystically, this refers to the following: Intellect represents the number 10. Above intellect represents the number 100 and hence the […]
If one read the wrong portion of the Karban during Musaf of Sukkos, does he fulfills his obligation?
Yes. [1] If one read the wrong portion of the Karban during Musaf, he nevertheless fulfills his obligation. [1] M”B 488:13 in name of Chayeh Adam; Piskeiy Teshuvos 663:1 Bookmark
What comes first; Yizkor or the prayer of Sissu Vesmicha in Eretz Yisrael on Simchas Torah?
In Eretz Yisrael, Yizkor takes place after the recital of Sisu Vesimcha, prior to the recital of Ashreiy.[1] [1] Luach Kolel Chabad; Hiskashrus 844 for Simchas Torah with explanation in footnote 85-86; Luach Devar Beito that so is Minhag Chabad; New Siddur Tehilas Hashem Other customs: Many communities in Eretz […]
From the Rav’s Desk – Q&A’s on Yom Tov
May one distribute the charity for Yizkor already before Yom Tov? Yes. Some are accustomed even initially to already distribute the charity before Yom Tov, and then say in the Nussach “As I have given.”[1]] __________________________ [1] Gesher Hachaim 31:2-3; Nitei Gavriel 79:29 What comes first; Yizkor or the prayer […]
May one distribute the charity for Yizkor already before Yom Tov?
Yes. Some are accustomed even initially to already distribute the charity before Yom Tov, and then say in the Nussach “As I have given.”[1]] __________________________ [1] Gesher Hachaim 31:2-3; Nitei Gavriel 79:29 Bookmark
Dmei Yizkor – Pledging charity for Yizkor
Pledging charity during Yizkor, and then giving it after Yom Tov, helps bring atonement for the soul and is the main purpose of Yizkor. See Rama Y.D. 249:7 Help large families from Bombarded Northern Israel Pledging charity:[1] One is to pledge charity during Yizkor on behalf of the soul of […]
Eiruv Tavshilin – Laws & Customs [for Erev Shemini Atzeres in Diaspora 5785]
* This article is an excerpt from the above Sefer Buy Now! Print & Kindle *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. WhatsApp Facebook Twitter Telegram Sign up for Daily Distribution Sponsor an Episode The laws of Eruv Tavshilin[1] Doing Eruv Tavshilin when the Yom Tov falls on […]
From the Ravs Desk: Shaalos Veteshuvos on Sukkah and other subjects
Repeating blessing over food when going back to Sukkah after entering saferoom due to a siren Repeating blessing over food when going back to Sukkah after entering saferoom due to a siren:[1] In the event that one needed to leave the Sukkah and enter a safe room [i.e. bomb shelter] […]
Repeating blessing over food when going back to Sukkah after entering saferoom due to a siren
Repeating blessing over food when going back to Sukkah after entering saferoom due to a siren:[1] In the event that one needed to leave the Sukkah and enter a safe room [i.e. bomb shelter] due to a siren, then regarding repeating the blessings over food upon returning to the sukkah […]
Daily Tanach Tuesday Sefer Melachim 1 – Chapter 7: The pool of the Temple
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May one have engravings, drawings and pictures in a shul, such as by the wall, Paroches or Aron Kodesh?
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Mourning laws applicable to Sukkos – Onen, Shiva, Shloshim
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Daily Chumash Tuesday Vezos Habracha – Blessing of Yosef
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13. Mentioning the name of one’s parent
13. Mentioning the name of one’s parent:[1] Upon mentioning one’s parents on the Yahrzeit [or anytime past 12 months from the passing] one is to say “Zichronam Livracha.”[2] There is no difference between a father and mother in this regard.[3] See Chapter 23 Halacha 18! ________________________________ [1] Michaber 240:1; Kiddushin […]
12. Commemoration meal on day of Yartzite
12. Commemoration meal: Many are accustomed to make a celebratory meal with family and friends on the day of the Yahrzeit.[1] Saying over a Dvar Torah in the name of the Niftar:[2] It is customary to recite a Torah teaching in the name of the Niftar on the day of […]
11. Giving charity on day of Yartzite
11. Giving charity: One is to distribute charity on the day of the Yahrzeit.[1] This has the status of a Neder.[2] If the Yahrzeit falls on Shabbos, it is to be distributed before Shabbos.[3] _____________________________________ [1] Mishmeres Shalom Yud 15; Likkutei Sichos 19:132, printed in Shulchan Menachem 5:326 “The custom […]
10. Learning Mishnayos on day of Yartzite
10. Learning Mishnayos:[1] What to learn: It is a widespread custom to study chapters of Mishnayos on the day of the Yahrzeit in accordance to the name of the deceased.[2] One studies one chapter of Mishnayos per letter, choosing those chapters that begin with the letters of the name. For […]
9. Learning Torah on the day of the Yartzite
9. Learning Torah: The main task of the children on the day of the Yahrzeit is to increase in Torah learning and performance of Mitzvos in memory of his parent.[1] If the Niftar left any Sefarim that he wrote, then one should endeavor to study from the works of the […]
8. Visiting the Kever grave on the day of the Yartzite
8. Visiting the Kever:[1] It is customary to visit the Kever of the deceased on the day of the Yahrzeit. [If one is unable to visit the cemetery on the day of the Yahrzeit, then he is to visit it within three days before or after the Yahrzeit.[2]] Kohen:[3] A […]
7. The Davening on the day of the Yahrzeit – Kaddish, Chazan, Aliyah, Mishnayos, Tikkun, Tehillim
7. The Davening on the day of the Yahrzeit: A. Kaddish:[1] Each year, on the day of the Yahrzeit of a father or mother, the son is to recite Kaddish Yasom. [The Chabad custom is for the Avel to recite 16 Kaddeishim on the day of the Yahrzeit.[2] There is […]
6. Fasting and Siyum Misechta on the day of the Yahrzeit
6. Fasting and Siyum Misechta on the day of the Yahrzeit:[1] A. Fasting on the day of a Yahrzeit:[2] It is a Mitzvah to fast on the day of one’s parents Yahrzeit.[3] If, however, the Yahrzeit occurs on Shabbos, or Rosh Chodesh, or any day that Tachanun is not recited, […]
5. Lighting a candle for the Yartzite
* 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 5. Lighting a candle:[1] It is an old age custom to have a candle lit on the […]
4. Mourning laws applicable on the day of a Yahrzeit
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3. The Shabbos before the Yahrzeit
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For how many years is a Yahrzeit commemorated?
* 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 For how many years is a Yahrzeit commemorated? One is to commemorate a Yahrzeit of a parent […]
