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Daily Tanach Sunday Sefer Melachim 1 – Chapter 1: Dovid instructs for Shlomo to be anointed as king
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Selected excerpts from Likkutei Torah – Eikev
1st Mamar “Vayachilcha Es Haman” Synopsis: The heavenly bread, known as the Mun, is the dew, Tal, which will be used to revive the dead in the future era. It is the level of Rachamim Rabim, great divine mercy. The level of Aryeh, lion, above in heaven is Gedulaso […]
Do the laws of Treifos apply to fish? May one eat a fish which is not able to live due to an injury or defect?
Treifos by Fish Question: Do the laws of Treifos apply to fish? May one eat a fish which is not able to live due to an injury or defect? Answer: The laws of Treifos do not apply to fish and hence one may eat an injured or defected kosher […]
From the Ravs Desk: Q&A on Fish, feeding employees and an angry Get
Eating Live Fish Question: I have a theoretical question regarding the kashrus of fish. May one eat a live fish? Does it have a prohibition of Eiver Min Hachaiy? Answer: While the prohibition of Eiver Min Hachaiy does not apply to live fish and hence it is permitted to […]
May one eat a live fish? Does it have a prohibition of Eiver Min Hachaiy?
Eating Live Fish Question: I have a theoretical question regarding the kashrus of fish. May one eat a live fish? Does it have a prohibition of Eiver Min Hachaiy? Answer: While the prohibition of Eiver Min Hachaiy does not apply to live fish and hence it is permitted to […]
Daily Tanach Thursday Sefer Melachim 1 – Chapter 1: Dovid is informed of the actions of Adoniyahu
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Accepting presents – The Midas Chassidus to refuse free gifts
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Daily Tanach Wednesday Sefer Melachim 1 – Chapter 1: Adoniyahu begins acting like a king
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Selected Teachings from Likkutei Torah Parshas Ki Seitzei
1st and 2nd Mamar “Ki Seitzei Lamilchama[1]” Synopsis: This Mamar discusses the daily prayer and the connection between prayer and warfare. Why do we pray daily? What is its function and effect and why is it necessary every day. How does prayer correspond to sacrifices? What is the mystical […]
How often should or must one check Mivtzaim Tefillin
How often to check Mivtzaim Tefillin Question: I own a pair tefillin which I use only for Mivtzaim, which I usually do once a week on Fridays. I would like to know if I must check them every year, or how often they should be checked? Answer: It is […]
Women and girls saying blessings during Nida
Question: I met an elderly Jewish woman at an old age home who when I asked her if she would like to say a blessing over candle lighting before Shabbos, she was very excited to do so, however asked me if it was allowed for her to say the blessing, […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Women saying blessings
Women and girls saying blessings Question: I met an elderly Jewish woman at an old age home who when I asked her if she would like to say a blessing over candle lighting before Shabbos, she was very excited to do so, however asked me if it was allowed for […]
Daily Tanach Tuesday Sefer Melachim 1 – Chapter 1: Avishag Hashunamis
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Buying a Mayim Achronim set
Buying a Mayim Achronim set Question: I was at the Judaica store and purchased a beautiful Mayim Achronim set as a gift for my hosts by whom I stayed over the summer, as I noticed that they didn’t have one. When I gifted it to them, they’re very touched and […]
How to call up a convert to the Torah if his parents also converted
How to call up a convert to the Torah if his parents also converted Question: My family converted to Judaism when I was a child. When I’m called to the Torah, shall I use my father’s current Jewish name, or should I be called up as Ben Avraham. I have […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Khat arla, Mi Shebeirach for Ger, nice vessel for Mayim Achronim
The status of the Khat leave regarding Arla and Teruma Umaasros Question: Is one required to separate Terumos Umaasros from the Khat plant whose leaves are used for chewing and swallowing the juice that comes out upon chewing it. The leaves are then spat out and not actually swallowed. […]
The status of the Khat leave regarding Arla and Teruma Umaasros
The status of the Khat leave regarding Arla and Teruma Umaasros Question: Is one required to separate Terumos Umaasros from the Khat plant whose leaves are used for chewing and swallowing the juice that comes out upon chewing it. The leaves are then spat out and not actually swallowed. […]
The prohibition of Cross-dressing – Lo Silbash
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Cross-dressing – The prohibition of Lo Silbash Full Article
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Daily Tanach Monday Shmuel 2 Chapter 24: Dovid is instructed to build an altar for G-d
* 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 Dovid is instructed to build an altar for G-d: Gad came to Dovid on that day and told him that […]
What to do if one does not remember if already completed the blessing of Sim Shalom
Does not remember if already completed the blessing of Sim Shalom Question: I was towards the end of Shemoneh Esrei, and suddenly got distracted by something that happened in shul. When I returned to concentrate I could not remember if I had already completed the blessing of Sim Shalom or […]
Teenage Girls sleeping on same bed
Teenage Girls sleeping on same bed Question: Is it permitted for two girls to sleep on the same bed? We are having a Shabbaton for high school girls and do not have enough beds in our location for every girl to sleep in their own bed? Answer: From the […]
Calling up by name for Aliyah to the Torah – Sephardim versus Ashkenazim
Question: I was by a Sephardic Minyan and was motioned to go up to the Torah, and when I told the Gabaiy my name he did not repeat it and officially call me up and simply encouraged me to begin the Aliyah. Was this an anomaly or is this indeed […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Shaalos Veteshuvos on Aliyos, Bed Sharing, Shemoneh Esrei doubts
Sephardim don’t call up by name for Aliyah to the Torah Question: I was by a Sephardic Minyan and was motioned to go up to the Torah, and when I told the Gabaiy my name he did not repeat it and officially call me up and simply encouraged me to […]
May one speak Hebrew in a bathroom [or Mikveh bathhouse]?
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May one speak Hebrew in a bathroom or Mikveh bathhouse?
May one speak Hebrew in a bathroom [or Mikveh bathhouse]?[1] It is permitted to speak of mundane matters in Lashon Hakodesh in a bathroom.[2] However it is an act of piety to be stringent [and avoid speaking Lashon Hakodesh at all in a bathroom, even of mundane matters].[3] [Some explain […]
Daily Tanach Sunday Shmuel 2 Chapter 24: Counting the Jewish people
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The reason and purpose for saying blessings
The reason and purpose for saying blessings: Hekdish – Permission from God to benefit from His items:[1] The Sages state that whoever benefits from this world without a blessing is considered as if he has benefited from sacred items, as the verse[2] states and to God is the world in […]
History – When were blessings instituted?
History – When were the blessings instituted? King David: Dovid Hamelech instituted that one recite 100 blessings daily, for the reason to be explained next.[1] However, these 100 blessings that King David instituted to be said were forgotten [and hence were not said during the 1st Temple era], until the […]
Are the recital of blessings Biblical or Rabbinical?
Biblical or Rabbinical:[1] The concept of reciting blessings to God on the occasion of eating or receiving benefit contains Biblical basis, as explicitly stated in Scripture regarding Birchas Hamazon, in which the verse states, “Veachalta Vesavata Uveirachta/And you shall eat and be satiated and bless.” Likewise, the concept of reciting […]
Paying a substitute Shabbos Baal Korei for his spontaneous reading
Paying the Shabbos Baal Korei for his reading Question: I was approached on Shabbos morning to read the Torah for a minyan in which the Baal Korei could not make it. I did so, and after Shabbos the Gabaiy paid me for the reading. We never discussed any money and […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Shaalos Veteshuvos on Shabbos and more
Receiving payment for being a Baal Korei for the Shabbos reading Paying the Shabbos Baal Korei for his reading Question: I was offered to become the set Baal Korei for a Shul on Shabbos and would like to know how to arrange for me to receive payment for my reading […]
Receiving payment for being a Baal Korei for the Shabbos reading
Paying the Shabbos Baal Korei for his reading Question: I was offered to become the set Baal Korei for a Shul on Shabbos and would like to know how to arrange for me to receive payment for my reading in a way that I do not transgress the prohibition against […]
Playing with jigsaw puzzles on Shabbos
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Daily Tanach Thursday Shmuel 2 Chapter 24: Counting the Jewish people
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From the Rav’s Desk: Shaalos Veteshuvos on October 7th & More
An ancient day of danger – Tekufas Tishreiy on October 7 An ancient day of danger – Tekufas Tishreiy on October 7 Question: Someone mentioned to me that the secular date of October 7th is traditionally a day of bad omen according to Judaism, and is associated with danger. Looking […]
Daily Tanach Wednesday Shmuel 2 Chapter 23: Dovid’s last song and list of warriors
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Does implantation bleeding deem a woman a Nida if found on problematic area?
Does implantation bleeding deem a woman a Nida if found on a problematic surface [i.e. white, mikabel Tuma, gris, or is on bedika]?[1] Yes. It is not wound related and is hence like all other Nida womb blood. [1] Pashut; Nitei Gavriel Nida 23 Bookmark
Drinking the leftover milk in a cereal bowl
Drinking the leftover milk in a cereal bowl Question: It often happens that I put too much milk in my bowl of cereal and when I am done eating my cereal in the morning, I would like to drink the excess milk. Now, I heard that one is not to […]
An ancient day of danger – Tekufas Tishreiy on October 7
An ancient day of danger – Tekufas Tishreiy on October 7 Question: Someone mentioned to me that the secular date of October 7th is traditionally a day of bad omen according to Judaism, and is associated with danger. Looking back at what happened this year, does this hold any truth? […]
Selected Teachings from Likkutei Torah Parshas Shoftim
Parshas Shoftim No Mamarim in Likkutei Torah! Why are there no Mamarim of Likkutei Torah in Parshas Shoftim?[1] The Parsha of Shoftim does not contain any Mamarim printed in Likkutei Torah. This is especially peculiar, being that in truth the Alter Rebbe did say Mamarim on the Parsha of […]
Selected Teachings from Likkutei Torah Parshas Re’eh
Parshas Re’eh 1st Mamar[1] “Rieie Anochi Nosein Lifneichem Hayom Bracha Uklala…” Synopsis: This Mamar discusses the internalization of Sheim Havayah by Matan Torah, and how each letter of G-d’s name is found within the soul of each Jew, and explains the impact of saying Amein Yihei Shmei Raba. […]
Did the Chabad Rabbeim blow the sets of Tashrat in two breaths or one?
Did the Chabad Rabbeim blow the sets of Tashrat in two breaths or one? The custom of the Rebbe Rashab was to blow the Shevarim Teruah in two breaths, even in the set of Meyushav. Nevertheless, the Rebbe stated that he does not know if this was due to health […]
How often is a blessing said when smelling spices?
How often is a blessing said when smelling spices?[1] Once a blessing has been recited over a spice, another blessing can only be said on that same spice if one had decided to no longer smell the spice. Otherwise his second smelling is still included in the blessing originally recited, […]
Shinuiy Makom by spices – Repeating the blessing of Besamim
Shinuiy Makom by spices Question: Must one repeat a new blessing of Besamim upon smelling a spice that he already said a blessing over but left the room in the interim, and has now returned to smell it? Does it follow the same law as a food or drink, by […]
Was Shimshon the father of Goliath?
Was Shimshon the father of Goliath? There indeed exists a tradition that Shimshon fathered Goliath, the infamous Philistine enemy of the Jewish people who was later famously killed by King David. The tradition is as follows: It states in the book of Judges chapter 16, that when Shimshon was captured […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Shaalos Veteshuvos on Shimshon and Goliath and More
Was Shimshon the father of Goliath? Was Shimshon the father of Goliath? There indeed exists a tradition that Shimshon fathered Goliath, the infamous Philistine enemy of the Jewish people who was later famously killed by King David. The tradition is as follows: It states in the book of Judges chapter […]
Daily Tanach Tuesday Shmuel 2 Chapter 23: Dovid’s last song and list of warriors
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Using and saving Maaser money to pay for the wedding of one’s children
Using Maaser money to pay for the wedding of one’s children Question: May one use Maaser money to marry off his children? If so, may I begin saving up my Maaser money for the sake of marrying off my children several years prior to their wedding? If so, from […]
May a Nazir eat grapes? Or is he prohibited from both grapes and wine?
Question: May a Nazir eat grapes? Or is he prohibited from both grapes and wine? Answer: No. It is Biblically forbidden for a Nazir to eat grapes, raisins, grape seeds, grape peels, or any grape derivative. Of course, he is also Biblically prohibited from drinking wine or grape juice. […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Shaalos Veteshuvos on Maaser for weddings and more
May a Nazir eat grapes? Or is he prohibited from both grapes and wine? May a Nazir eat grapes? Or is he prohibited from both grapes and wine? It is Biblically forbidden for a Nazir to eat grapes, raisins, grape seeds, grape peels, or any grape derivative. Of course, he […]
Why does evil and suffering exist? Does G-d cause the tragedies to occur? If, not than who does?
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Why does evil and suffering exist? Does G-d cause the tragedies to occur? If, not than who does?
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Daily Tanach Monday Shmuel 2 Chapter 22: The song of Dovid
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Was Shimshon a Nazir?
Was Shimshon a Nazir? Shimshon was only a partial Nazir. While he was prohibited from drinking wine, or cutting the hair of his head, it was permitted for him to defile himself to a corpse. Source: See Shoftim chapter 13 Rambam Hilchos Nezirus 3:13; Misneh Nazir 4a and Gemara 4b; […]
Getting a haircut in the afternoon
Question: Is there any issue with getting a haircut in the afternoon? I’m not referring specifically to Erev Shabbos but to any day of the week, as someone told me that you should not get a haircut in the afternoon. Answer: Although some are accustomed due to Kabalistic reasons […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Shaalos Veteshuvos on Haircuts & More
Getting a haircut in the afternoon Question: Is there any issue with getting a haircut in the afternoon? I’m not referring specifically to Erev Shabbos but to any day of the week, as someone told me that you should not get a haircut in the afternoon. Answer: Although some […]
Chazan made mistake in Chazaras Hashatz – What to do
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Daily Tanach Sunday Shmuel 2 Chapter 21: Shaul and his son Yehonason are reburied and the famine ceases
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From the Rav’s Desk: Shaalos Veteshuvos on Mincha Erev Shabbos & More
Davening Mincha after accepting Tosefes Shabbos Davening Mincha after accepting Tosefes Shabbos:[1] One may Daven Mincha even after accepting Tosefes Shabbos, and so is the widespread custom.[2] However, once one has accepted Itzumo Shel Yom [such as Davening Maariv] he may no longer Daven Mincha.[3] [1] Implication of Admur Seder […]
12. Viduy and other prayers
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Yirmiyahu – Chapter 1: Yirmiyahu is appointed as a prophet
Chapter 1: Yirmiyahu is appointed as a prophet (19 Pesukim) 1. His background: (1:1-3) His name and lineage: Yirmiyahu was the son of Chilkiyahu [who was the son of Shafan[1], who had found the Torah scroll in the house of God in the days of Yoshiyahu[2]]. [He was also descendent […]
11. Resuscitation-May one sign a DNI[1]/DNR[2]/AND[3] order for himself, or for a patient under his care?
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10. Critical medical decisions and medical ethics
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9. End of life preparations
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8. Omens and predictions of illness and death
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7. Changing a name due to illness
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6. Visiting a Sage/Rabbi to Daven for the sick
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5. How to pray for the sick
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4. Laws relating to caretakers of the ill
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3. Keeping a happy atmosphere by an ill patient and not letting him know of the passing of a relative
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2. The Mitzvah of Bikur Cholim
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1. Informing people that an invidual is ill
* 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 1. Letting people know of the illness:[1] When someone has become ill, one is not to spread […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Shaalos Veteshuvos on Mi Shebeirach for girl and more
Nussach of Mi Shebeirach and Greetings by the birth of girl Nussach of Mi Shebeirach and Greetings by the birth of girl: A different Nussach of Mi Shebeirach is recited for the birth of a daughter versus the birth of a son. The exact change of wording can be found […]
Daily Tanach Thursday Shmuel 2 Chapter 21: Seven descendants of Shaul are killed by the Givonim
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Daily Chumash Thursday Riei – Laws relating to Maaser Sheiyni
*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 Chamishi Laws relating to Maaser Sheiyni: “You shall tithe […]
Having a gentile buy something for you on Shabbos
Having a gentile buy something for you on Shabbos Question: I would like to purchase tickets to a certain event, although the tickets will only be sold within a three hour window on Shabbos. May I ask a gentile colleague of mine to buy the tickets for me? Answer: […]
Jewish identity following maternal lineage
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Nussach of Mi Shebeirach and Greetings by the birth of girl
Nussach of Mi Shebeirach and Greetings by the birth of girl: A different Nussach of Mi Shebeirach is recited for the birth of a daughter versus the birth of a son. The exact change of wording can be found in the Siddur. The Chabad custom[1], as well as the custom […]
Asking a borrower to return a lent item prior to the return date
Asking a borrower to return a lent item prior to the return date Question: I lent someone a college textbook last week which I would like to have returned to me being that I plan on starting to learn from it. The individual who I lent it to told me […]
Lo Sachmod – The prohibition against envy, jealousy, and coveting the item of another – Introduction
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Is a slanted roof exempt from requiring a fence?
Question: Is a slanted roof exempt from requiring a fence around its parameter to prevent people from falling? I know that there is a command to place a fence around the roof of one’s home, and my questions regarding whether this applies also to a slanted roof. Answer: A […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Shaalos Veteshuvos on Choshen Mishpat
Fencing a slanted roof Question: Is a slanted roof exempt from requiring a fence around its parameter to prevent people from falling? I know that there is a command to place a fence around the roof of one’s home, and my questions regarding whether this applies also to a slanted […]
Daily Tanach Wednesday Shmuel 2 Chapter 21: The famine and reburial of Shaul and his descendants
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Daily Chumash Wednesday Riei – Lo Sisgodedu and Karcha
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Husband Appointing Shliach/Sofer/Eidim through Telephone
Question: Can a husband who desires to give a Get to his wife who is overseas appoint a Shliach to arrange the Get on his behalf [i.e. Sofer, Eidim, a Shliach Holacha], via telephone or must he appoint them in person, face to face? Answer: This matter is debated […]
Can a Get be sent to a woman via email?
Can a Get be sent to a woman via email? Question: Can a Get be sent to a woman via email? Answer: No. It is not possible for a Get to be valid via email [even if she prints it] due to several reasons [i.e. not Lishma, Not Kesiva, […]
Polygamy in Jewish law Part 1 – The Ruling of the Talmud
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From the Rav’s Desk: Shaalos Veteshuvos on Gittin
Husband Appointing Shliach/Sofer/Eidim for Get through Telephone Question: Can a husband who desires to give a Get to his wife who is overseas appoint a Shliach to arrange the Get on his behalf [i.e. Sofer, Eidim, a Shliach Holacha], via telephone or must he appoint them in person, face to […]
Daily Tanach Monday Shmuel 2 Chapter 20 Part 4: The positions held by the various personalities loyal to Dovid
* 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. The positions held by the various personalities loyal to Dovid: Yoav: Yoav was the general over the army of […]
Daily Chumash Tuesday Riei – Commandments relating to the inhabitants of the conquered land
*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 Shelishi Commandments relating to the inhabitants of the conquered […]
If one did not begin saying Kaddish after the burial, for how long is Kaddish to be recited?
If one did not begin saying Kaddish after the burial, for how long is Kaddish to be recited?[1] It is only recited until 11 months from the day of death, even if he only began saying Kaddish on the last day of the 11th month. ______________________________________________ [1] See Taz 568:4; […]
How does one calculate the end of the eleven months for Kaddish – from the time of death or the time of burial?
How does one calculate the end of the eleven months for Kaddish-from the time of death or the time of burial?[1] Some Poskim[2] rule that the eleven months of Kaddish is counted from the day of burial. Other Poskim[3] rule it is counted from the day of the death. Practically, […]
Visiting the grave of a relative at the conclusion of 11 months from the passing [i.e. 21st of Menahem Av for those murdered on Oct 7th]
Visiting the grave of a relative at the conclusion of 11 months from the passing [i.e. 21st of Menachem Av for those murdered on Oct 7th HYD]: Question: My son who served in an elite unit in the IDF was killed during battle on October 7 [22nd of Tishreiy] HYD. […]
What was the Rebbe’s position or opinion regarding going to the Israeli Army?
What was the Rebbe’s position or opinion regarding going to the Israeli Army? General population: Regarding the general concept of an individual [not specifically Yeshiva Bochurim] going to the Army, the Rebbe was not opposed to this, and even encouraged or pushed certain individuals to do so. In the Rebbe’s […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Shaalos Veteshuvos on army and more
What was the Rebbe’s position or opinion regarding going to the Israeli Army? What was the Rebbe’s position or opinion regarding going to the Israeli Army? General population: Regarding the general concept of an individual [not specifically Yeshiva Bochurim] going to the Army, the Rebbe was not opposed to this, […]
For how long is Kaddish recited after a person passes away
* 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 https://player.vimeo.com/video/179012057 The period of time that Kaddish is said::[1] Ideally, one is to say Kaddish for 12 […]
Daily Tanach Monday Shmuel 2 Chapter 20 Part 3: The rebellion of Sheva Ben Bichri
* 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 battle against Sheva Ben Bichri: Sheva Ben Bichri gathers followers: Sheva Ben Bichri traveled amongst all the tribes of […]
Daily Chumash Monday Riei – Commandments relating to Karbanos, meat and tithes
*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 Sheiyni Bringing the sacrifices to Jerusalem: You are to […]
