Holding on to the bread when saying Hamotzi:[1] A. The Law: One is not to say the blessing of Hamotzi over bread until the bread is in one’s hands.[2] If said the blessing prior to the bread being in his hand:[3] If one said the blessing of Hamotzi and only […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Bringing children to a cemetery
Question: [Sunday, 3rd Tammuz, 5781] I would like to visit the Rebbe’s Ohel on Gimel Tammuz but I am stuck at home with my baby and I heard that you’re not allowed to bring a baby into a cemetery. May I do so in honor of Gimel Tammuz? Answer: Unlike […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Visiting a Kever at night
Question: [Sunday, 3rd Tammuz, 5781] May one visit a cemetery at night? Is there any difference between the gravesite of Tzadikim and of a relative in this regard? Answer: While some avoid visiting a cemetery at night, the widespread custom is to visit graves even at night. This applies especially […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Reciting Tachanun on Gimel Tammuz
Question: [Sunday, 3rd Tammuz, 5781] Should one recite Tachanun on the day of Gimel Tammuz? Answer: Those who feel an abundance of joy on this day in commemoration of the release of the previous Rebbe from a decree of “opposite of life,” may omit the saying of Tachanun, as is […]
Shmuel 2-Chapter 4: The annihilation of the descendants of Saul
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com Chapter 4: The annihilation of the descendants of Shaul 1. The aftermath of the death of Avner: Shock and fear: The son of Shaul heard that Avner had died in Chevron and he became weakened and all the Jewish […]
Shmuel 2-Chapter 5: Dovid’s monarchy
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com Chapter 5: Dovid’s monarchy 1. Dovid is officially appointed king over Israel: All the tribes of the Jewish people arrived to Dovid in Chevron and they said to him saying, “we are your bone and flesh. Also, yesterday, and […]
Minhagei Yartzite for a parent, and Minhagei Yartzite for Tzadikim, applicable for Yud Shvat and Gimmel Tammuz
Introduction: The day of the passing of the Niftar is customarily commemorated annually by the relatives, family and friends of the deceased.[1] It is called a Yartzite in Yiddish, which literally means “the set time of the year.[2]” In Halachic tradition, we find various customs that are followed by the […]
Shmuel 2-Chapter 13: Amnon and Tamar
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com Chapter 13: Amnon and Tamar[1] 1. Tamar the sister of Avshalom, and Amnon’s infatuation for her: Tamar: After the above events, Avshalom the son of Dovid had a beautiful sister by the name of Tamar [i.e. they shared both […]
Shmuel 2-Chapter 9: Dovid performs kindness for Mifiboshes from the household Shaul
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com Chapter 9: Dovid performs kindness for Mifiboshes from the household Shaul 1. Dovid inquires as to whether there remains any descendants of Shaul: Dovid asked, are there any more descendants from the household of Shaul so I can do […]
Shmuel 2-Chapter 8: The wars of Dovid
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com Chapter 8: The wars of Dovid 1. Dovid smites the Philistines: After the above events, Dovid smote the Philistines and annihilated them. Dovid captured the city of Meseg Ha’amah [otherwise known as the stronghold of Gath, the most prestigious […]
