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1. The Date of the Yahrzeit – How to calculate and determine
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Left Esrog, Lulav, Hadassim, or Arvos under bed
May one use an Esrog for Daled Minim if it stayed under one’s bed overnight?[1] Yes.[2] However, some Poskim[3] are stringent in this matter. May one use a Lulav for Daled Minim if it stayed under one’s bed overnight?[4] Yes.[5] However some[6] are stringent in this matter. May one use […]
Daily Chumash Monday Vezos Habracha – Blessing of Levi
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Daily Tanach Monday Sefer Melachim 1 – Chapter 7: The pool of the Temple
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Are northern Israel residents obligated in the mitzvah of Sukkah if they cannot build their Sukkah within 30 seconds from a protected space in the event of a siren
Are northern Israel residents obligated in the mitzvah of Sukkah if they cannot build their Sukkah within 30 seconds from a protected space in the event of a siren?[1] Ideally, one should arrange to be for Sukkos in an area that he feels safe and can fulfill the Mitzvah of […]
Daily Tanach Sunday Sefer Melachim 1 – Chapter 7: The various halls of the palace
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How many Yizkor candles should one light? One for each parent, or a single candle suffices?
Your perogative. See below for the two opinions. Both parents deceased:[1] One is to light a Yizkar candle for his deceased father and mother. [This implies that one is to light a single candle on behalf of both parents.[2] Some Poskim[3], however, rule that if both one’s father and mother […]
Is Avinu Malkeinu recited in Shacharis of Erev Yom Kippur when Erev Yom Kippur falls on Shabbos?
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Daily Tanach Thursday Sefer Melachim 1 – Chapter 7: Shlomo builds his palace, and fixtures of the Temple
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From the Ravs Desk: Shaalos Veteshuvos on Yom Kippur
Should married women who are impure [menstruating] immerse? Should married women who are impure [menstruating] immerse? It is permitted [and accustomed] for married women to immerse in a Mikveh on Erev Yom Kippur even if they are impure, and within Shiva Nekiyim.[1] Some[2] however write that a woman who is […]
Not to curse a fellow Jew
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Saying Thank God
Saying Thank G-d: It is forbidden to recite an unnecessary blessing whether in Lashon Hakodesh or a foreign language.[1] Based on the above ruling, one may not say “Brich Rachamana” in Aramaic, or “Danken Got” in Yiddish, [or “Thank God” in English, or “Gracias a Dios” in Spanish, or “Alhamd […]
The prohibition of saying a Bracha Levatala or Hashems name in vain
The prohibition of saying a Bracha Levatala:[1] Saying Hashems name in vain: Saying Hashem’s name in vain:[2] It is Biblically forbidden for one to mention God’s name[3] in vain [i.e. Lashav, or Livatala].[4] [This is derived from the verse[5] “Lo Sisa Sheim Hashem Elokecha Lashav,”[6] or the verse[7] “Liyirah Es […]
Yom Kippur that falls on Shabbos
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Chapter 6: Yom Kippur that falls on Shabbos
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Daily Tanach Wednesday Sefer Melachim 1 – Chapter 6: The building of the courtyard of the temple
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Daily Chumash Wednesday Vezos Habracha – Blessing of Zevulun and Yissachar
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Should one use both a Calabria and Israeli Esrog?
Using both a Calabria and Eretz Yisrael Esrog:[1] Despite the Chabad custom to use an Esrog from Calabria, the Rebbe was also accustomed to later shake with an Esrog of Eretz Yisrael, as was a directive of the Rebbe Rayatz, and so is the custom of many Chabad Chassidim. The […]
Calabria – Yanover Esrog: Its background and uniqueness
3. Calabria-Yanover Esrog:[1] The tradition: There is a tradition from the Tzemach Tzedek, in name of his uncle Rav Chaim Avraham, in name of the Alter Rebbe, which dates back to Moshe Rabbeinu, to use specifically the Yanovar Esrog, also known as the Calabria Esrog, for the Daled Minim for […]
Is dry Sechach Kosher?
May one use dry Sechach, such as palm branches that have become dried up?[1] Yes. There is no invalidation of Sechach that is dry and it may be used even initially as Sechach. [1] See Yalkut Avreich p. 29 Bookmark
May a Kohen who is not fasting on a fast day receive an Aliyah?
Kohen who is not fasting on fast day:[1] In the event that a Kohen is not fasting on a fast day, then he may not be called for the Aliyah and rather a Yisrael is to be called up in this place. Nevertheless, [if he is the only Kohen in […]
Kohen leaving Shul before Aliyah of Kohen – Q&A
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From the Ravs Desk: Shaalos Veteshuvos on Kerias Hatorah & More
If a Kohen does not want an Aliyah and he is the only Kohen in Shul, may he even initially go out in order to not be called up? If a Kohen does not want an Aliyah and he is the only Kohen in Shul, may he even initially go […]
Fasting on Yom Kippur – Full article – General laws, pregnant, nursing, Yoledes, sick, Shiurim, Kiddush
Table of Contents Audios Fasting on Yom Kippur – General laws General laws: How much food or drink is it forbidden to consume on Yom Kippur:[1] It is Biblically forbidden to eat any amount of food or drink on Yom Kippur.[2] All the measurements of food and liquid that are […]
Daily Tanach Tuesday Sefer Melachim 1 – Chapter 6: The walls of the Heichal and Kodesh Hakedoshim
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Why some teens act as if they know everything and their parents know nothing
E. The Bittul of animals versus humans – Why grown animals are more submissive than even young children:[1] We readily recognize that animals have a unique capability of being tamed and subjugated by their master, to the point of absolute submission. Even a very young child is able to make […]
Tzom Gedalia Nidcheh – When Tzom Gedalia falls on Shabbos and is differed to Sunday
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Daily Tanach Monday Sefer Melachim 1 – Chapter 6: The Heichal
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Tzom Gedalia Nidcheh – When Tzom Gedalia falls on Shabbos and is differed to Sunday
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Tzom Gedalia Summary of laws
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Daily Tanach Sunday Sefer Melachim 1 – Chapter 6: The building of the Temple
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How many people must be present by Hataras Nedarim, 10 or 11?
How many people must be present by Hataras Nedarim, 10 or 11?[1] The Poskim[2] rule that it is proper to perform Hataras Nedarim with a group of ten men. Some Poskim[3] understand this to mean that one should have 10 people annul the vow for each individual, hence having a […]
May one use an egg for the Eruv Tavshilin?
May one use an egg for the Eruv Tavshilin?[1] Yes, and so is the custom of some communities.[2] However, initially, one is not to use an egg but rather a food of significance such as cooked meat or chicken or fish. ___________________ [1] See Siddur Admur “Tavshil Chashuv such as […]
Must one personally do an Eruv Tavshilin – Asking someone to have you in mind for their Eruv Tavshilin
May I ask a freind to have me in mind when they do the Eruv Tavshilin, or must I do so myself? You must do it in your personal house with food that you own, and should do so personally or appoint a Shliach in youir house to do so […]
Shabbos Shuva Laws & Customs
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 1. Shabbos Shuva [Teshuvah[1]]: A. The meal: A Mitzvah to eat:[2] It is forbidden to fast on Shabbos Teshuvah.[3] Dipping the Challah in honey:[4] During the Shabbos meals, after Hamotzi, one dips the Challah in honey. Nevertheless, one should also […]
From the Ravs Desk: Shaalos Veteshuvos on Rosh Hashyanah
Cutting nails on the day before Yom Tov Question: Am I allowed to cut nails on the day before Erev Yom Tov or does this at the same status as Thursday on which we don’t cut nails because it will grow back on the third day which is Shabbos, and […]
Lighting a Teshuvah candle before Shabbos Shuva
Lighting a Teshuvah candle: On the eve of Shabbos Teshuvah, it is customary in the Rebbe’s household to kindle [a twenty-four-hour candle which is known as] a “Teshuvah light.”[1] [The Rebbe once stated that it is the Chabad custom to light three Teshuvah candles on Erev Shabbos Teshuvah.[2] When the […]
Erev Rosh Hashanah laws and customs & Cemetery visitation laws & Eruv Tavshilin Laws
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Daily Tanach Tuesday Sefer Melachim 1 – Chapter 5: Chiram sends wood for the building of the temple
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Cutting nails on the day before Yom Tov
Question: Am I allowed to cut nails on the day before Erev Yom Tov or does this at the same status as Thursday on which we don’t cut nails because it will grow back on the third day which is Shabbos, and hence so too regarding Yom Tov we should […]
Parshas Haazinu – Selected teachings in Likkutei Torah
Parshas Haazinu[1] 1st Mamar “Haazinu Hashamayim[2]” Haazinu Hashamayim #1:[3] A. Only a ray of the soul enters the body:[4] While every Jewish body contains a G-dly soul, the entire G-dly soul does not descend and become invested within the body but rather a mere ray and glimmer. A ray and […]
From the Ravs Desk – Shaalos Veteshuvos on Rosh Hashana foods that are avoided
Should one avoid eating almonds on Rosh Hashanah? Yes. Although the almond is not a true botanical nut, nonetheless, the widespread custom is to avoid eating it. Sources: Piskeiy Teshuvos 583 footnote 37 that so is the custom in many communities to avoid all nuts [pistachio, peanuts, almonds] and not just […]
Daily Tanach Sunday Sefer Melachim 1 – Chapter 5: The wisdom of Shlomo
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Chapter 13: Blowing on Mivtzaim
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Black ink on the bottom surface of the Tefillin – Is it a Chatzitza?
Question: I gave my tefillin for checking and it came back with a lot of splashed ink on the bottom of the Tefillin? Is it valid? Is this a problem of a Chatzitza? Answer: If there is actual substance of ink on the bottom of the tefillin then it […]
From the Ravs Desk – Shaalos Veteshuvos on Tefillin
Black ink on the bottom surface of the Tefillin – Is it a Chatzitza Question: I gave my tefillin for checking and it came back with a lot of splashed ink on the bottom of the Tefillin? Is it valid? Is this a problem of a Chatzitza? Answer: If […]
Directives for when the conclusion of Rosh Hashanah that falls on Friday Erev Shabbos
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Daily Tanach Sunday Sefer Melachim 1 – Chapter 5: Shlomo’s monarchy and building of the Temple
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Daily Chumash Sunday Haazinu – The song of Haazinu
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Chapter 12: The Shofar blowing in the Musaf Prayer
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Shabbos Mevarchim Tishrei
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Parshas Nitzavim-Selected Teachings from Likkutei Torah
Parshas Nitzavim[1] 1st Mamar “Atem Nitzavim Hayom Kulchem[2]” Synopsis: Achdus of all Neshamos on Rosh Hashana; All sparks of Neshamos are elevated; Hashem made Kerisas Bris; Blow Shofar to remind Hashem of Bris; Penimiyus and Chitzoniyus of the heart; Meaning of Tzevakos; Penimyus Haleiv-Lecha Amar Libi-Mimamakim Kerasicha. 1. […]
Parshas Vayelech-Summary, Likkutei Torah & Likkutei Sichos, Audio Shiurim
Parshas Vayelech-Summary of Parsha Moshe’s last day, instructions not to fear conquering Canaan Click Here Parshas Vayelech-Parsha Bee Not Available Parshas Vayelech-Parsha Insights Not Available Parshas Vayelech-Mamar Likkutei Torah Shabbos Shuva Click Here Parshas Vayelech-Selected Teachings from Likkutei Torah Not Available Parshas Vayelech-Likkutei Sichos he Mitzvah of writing a Torah […]
The color of the Batim – Dyeing them black
* This article is an excerpt from the above Sefer Shop Now *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. WhatsApp Facebook Twitter Telegram Sponsor an Article The color of the Batim:[1] Although according to the Halacha Lemoshe Misinai there is no requirement for the Batim to be black, […]
Daily Tanach Thursday Sefer Melachim 1 – Chapter 4: The king’s ministers and advisors
* 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 The 12 governors: Shlomo had 12 governors appointed over the Jewish people who were in charge of providing the king […]
Daily Chumash Thursday Nitzavim Vayelech – The Mitzvah of Hakhel
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Blessings instituted post Talmudic era
What blessings are valid to recite, and can one make up a new blessing: Blessings instituted post Talmudic era:[1] Some Poskim[2] rule that after the Talmudic period, which preceded the Geonic period by about half a century, it is not possible for blessings to be instituted and no one contains […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Shaalos Veteshuvos on Geirus
The minimum education required by Converts Question: I am a little confused regarding what a future convert is required to study in Judaism in order to be accepted as a convert. On the one hand, I understand that they have to go through a years long course of study and […]
The minimum Jewish education required for Converts
The minimum Jewish education required for Converts Question: I am a little confused regarding what a future convert is required to study in Judaism in order to be accepted as a convert. On the one hand, I understand that they have to go through a years long course of study […]
Daily Tanach Wednesday Sefer Melachim 1 – Chapter 4: The king’s ministers and advisors
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Daily Chumash Wednesday Nitzavim Vayelech – Freedom of choice to choose life or death
*The article below is an excerpt from the above Sefer *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Donate Buy in Paperback or Kindle Buy on Apple Books Purchase on our website Sign up for Daily Distribution Sponsor an Episode Freedom of choice to choose life or death: “Hashem […]
Daily Tanach Tuesday Sefer Melachim 1 – Chapter 3: The King settles a dispute regarding who is the true mother of the living child
* 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 The King settles a dispute regarding who is the true mother of the living child: At that time, two women […]
Daily Chumash Tuesday Nitzavim Vayelech – The curses that will befall our enemies
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Bikurim today
Question: Does the Mitzvah of Bikurim exist today and what if someone designated a first fruit on his tree as Bikurim? We learned about Bikurim this past week in class and my teacher showed us a picture of a tree in her house in which she tied a string around […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Shaalos Veteshuvos on Bikurim and more
Bikurim today Bikurim today Question: Does the Mitzvah of Bikurim exist today and what if someone designated a first fruit on his tree as Bikurim? We learned about Bikurim this past week in class and my teacher showed us a picture of a tree in her house in which she […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Shaalos Veteshuvos on Rosh Hashanah
Forgot to say Ledavid by Mincha Forgot to say Ledavid by Mincha Question: I forgot to say Ledavid by Mincha, may I make it up by Maariv? Answer: Seemingly it is better not to do so. However, one who does so have upon whom to rely. The reason: […]
Forgot to say Ledavid by Mincha
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Daily Tanach Monday Sefer Melachim 1 – Chapter 3: The wisdom, marriages, and sacrifices of Shlomo
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Daily Chumash Monday Nitzavim Vayelech – Hashem comforts Bnei Yisrael that He will return them from exile
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From the Rav’s Desk: Shaalos Veteshuvos on Tefillin, Mezuzos & More
May one say Daven Shacharis without a Tallis Gadol if none is available? May one say Daven Shacharis without a Tallis Gadol if none is available? Question: May one say Daven without a Tallis Gadol? I had my tefillin checked and by the time I picked them up the next […]
Verifying the Kashrus of the squareness of the sewing of your Batim
* This article is an excerpt from the above Sefer Shop Now *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. WhatsApp Facebook Twitter Telegram Sponsor an Article https://vimeo.com/358573163 Verifying the Kashrus of the squareness of the sewing of your Batim:[1] Background of the law of squareness:[2] It is […]
Daily Tanach Sunday Sefer Melachim 1 – The king instructs Shimi ben Geira to not leave the city
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Hairs protruding from the Bayis of the Shel Rosh
* This article is an excerpt from the above Sefer Shop Now *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. WhatsApp Facebook Twitter Telegram Sponsor an Article Having the hairs protrude from the Bayis of the Shel Rosh:[1] The sages of the Zohar warned that part of this this […]
Parshas Ki Savo-Selected Teachings from Likkutei Torah
1st Mamar “Hayom Hazeh Havayah Elokecha[1]” Synopsis: Why does the verse say the word Hazeh and not the actual day? The importance of the Torah Shebaal Peh and its connection to Eretz Yisrael. The level of Rosh Hashana which is “Hayom”; Fear and love and covenant on Torah Shebaal […]
Is a Sandek to fast on the day of the Bris?
Sandek: According to all, a Sandek does not need to fast on the day of the Bris. Nonetheless, if the Sandek desires to do so due to Chivuv Mitzvah, then he may. Bookmark
Should the Sandek wear the Tallis over his head or should he rather wear a hat over it?
Should the Sandek wear the Tallis over his head or should he rather wear a hat over it? Seemingly, there is no need to wear it over the head as it is simply worn for reasons of honor and respect of the occasion[1], and not for the sake of the […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Shaalos Veteshuvos on Peyos & More
Placing the Peyos behind or covering ears Placing the Peyos behind or covering ears:[1] A person should avoid covering his ears with his Peyos during Shemoneh Esrei and throughout Davening. [Some[2] learn that one is to be particular in this throughout the day and not just during prayer. Some[3] learn […]
Special reading laws for the Torah portion of Ki Savo
Check out our Amazon Sefarim Shop * This article is an excerpt from the above book WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Sponsor an Article 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 […]
Daily Tanach Thursday Sefer Melachim 1 – Chapter 2: Avyasar the Kohen is exiled by Shlomo
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The law of if one changed the wording of a blessing
Changing Nussach – Matbeias Chachamim:[1] The wording of all the blessings were established by Ezra the scribe and his Beis Din.[2] The general rule is as follows: Whoever changes from this wording that was established by the sages [i.e. Matbeia Shetavu Chachamim] is making an error[3], and does not fulfill […]
May a Jew work for a gentile owned store, or company which sells non-Kosher products?
May a Jew work for a gentile owned store, or company which sells non-Kosher products? Working in a store or company that sells non-Kosher food raises the question of the prohibition against doing business with non-Kosher foods[1], and the prohibition against benefiting from foods prohibited in benefit [i.e. Basar Bechalav […]
How much hair is forbidden to be removed from the Peyos area?
How much hair is forbidden to be removed from the Peyos area? Some Poskim[1] rule that it is permitted for one to remove hair from the Peyos area so long as 40 hairs remain in the area. Other Poskim[2], however, rule that one is biblically liable if he removes even […]
Placing the Peyos behind or covering ears
Placing the Peyos behind or covering ears:[1] A person should avoid covering his ears with his Peyos during Shemoneh Esrei and throughout Davening. [Some[2] learn that one is to be particular in this throughout the day and not just during prayer. Some[3] learn that this means that one is not […]
May a non observant Jew give one a haircut?
May a non observant Jew give one a haircut? May a non observant Jew be honored to cut some of the hair, or finish off the haircut of the child? While from the letter of the law this is certainly permitted, some[1] write that due to the reasons of Kabbalah […]
May a Gentile give one a haircut?
May a Gentile give one a haircut? May a gentile be honored to cut some of the hair, or finish off the haircut of the child?[1] Letter of law – General Halacha: [Due to reasons of danger] one is not to get a haircut from a Gentile unless one is […]
The Kashrus status of a cracked or chipped Shofar
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Daily Tanach Wednesday Sefer Melachim 1 – Chapter 2: Dovid passes away
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The 15th of Elul-Beginning the review of the laws of Sukkos
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Daily Tanach Tuesday Sefer Melachim 1 – Chapter 2: Dovid’s arting words for Shlomo
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Standing versus sitting when recitong a blessing
Standing or sitting: Birchas Hanehnin – Blessings of pleasures [i.e. food, drink, spices]: Blessings that are their recited over pleasures, such as before and after eating food and drink, may be recited in either a standing or sitting position.[1] This is with exception to the after blessing of Birchas Hamazon[2], […]
The prohibition of Bamos & Manoach’s sacrafice
The prohibition of Bamos & Manoach’s sacrafice Question: When did it become forbidden to offer sacrifices on mobile altars known as Bamos, as we learned in Navi class that Manoach offered a sacrifice on a Bama altar. Answer: This matter is disputed in the Talmud, with some [Rebbe Yehuda, […]
The Kashrus status of a chipped Shofar
A chipped shofar Question: My shofar is slightly chipped at its opening [by the area placed on the lips to blow]. Is it valid for me to use during the month of Elul and on Rosh Hashanah? Answer: Although it may be used during the month of Elul [being […]
Walking behind one’s Rebbe
Walking behind one’s Rebbe Question: Is it permitted for one to walk behind his Rebbe? Answer: It is forbidden for one to walk to the side of ones Rebbe as this appears as if one views himself equal to his Rebbe and he is considered an ignoramus [i.e. Bur], […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Walking behind one’s Rebbe & More
Walking behind one’s Rebbe Question: Is it permitted for one to walk behind his Rebbe? Answer: It is forbidden for one to walk to the side of ones Rebbe as this appears as if one views himself equal to his Rebbe and he is considered an ignoramus, and rather […]
Daily Tanach Monday Sefer Melachim 1 – Chapter 1: Adoniyahu and his men discover that Shlomo was proclaimed king
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Chapter 2: The Month of Elul-Shaar Halacha
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Chapter 3: Erev Rosh Hashanah
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Chapter 1: The Month of Elul-Shaar Hachassidus
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Cotton Tzitzis Strings – Must Tzitzis strings be made of wool?
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