The reasons for the prohibition of eating milk and meat: The Mefarshim and Poskim mention several reasons behind why G-d prohibited the mixture of meat and milk: Chok: Some[1] explain that the true reason behind this prohibition is beyond the understanding of a human, and it is hence deemed as […]
The reasons for the prohibition of eating milk and meat
The reasons for the prohibition of eating milk and meat: The Mefarshim and Poskim mention several reasons behind why G-d prohibited the mixture of meat and milk: Chok: Some[1] explain that the true reason behind this prohibition is beyond the understanding of a human, and it is hence deemed as […]
Products of non-kosher gelatin with an Orthodox Rabbinical supervision
Question: [Monday, 7th Kisleiv, 5781] I found a liquid vitamin supplement product called xxxxxxx that is made from non-Kosher gelatin under the Rabbinical supervision of an Orthodox rabbi in xxxxxx, named xxxxx. I wanted to know if this is reliable? Answer: It should not be consumed by anyone who eats […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Products of non-kosher gelatin with an Orthodox Rabbinical supervision
Question: [Monday, 7th Kisleiv, 5781] I found a liquid vitamin supplement product called xxxxxxx that is made from non-Kosher gelatin under the Rabbinical supervision of an Orthodox rabbi in xxxxxx, named xxxxx. I wanted to know if this is reliable? Answer: It should not be consumed by anyone who eats […]
The Laws of Shechita-First Draft Summary
The Laws of Shechita-First Draft Summary The following chapter is a first draft of notes which an incomplete summary of the laws of Shechita The History of Shechita: The Rambam[1] rules that the Mitzvah of Shechita, ritually slaughtering an animal, only began to take effect on livestock after the […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Haircut on Motzei Shabbos
Question: [Motzei Shabbos, 6th Kisleiv, 5781] May one get a haircut on Motzei Shabbos? My son is not home from yeshiva that often and because of the short Friday we have not had time to give him a haircut on Erev Shabbos. May I give him a haircut on Motzei […]
From the Rav’s Desk: 1) Haircut on Motzei Shabbos; 2) Covering chairs to protect from rain on Shabbos
Question: [Motzei Shabbos, 6th Kisleiv, 5781] May one get a haircut on Motzei Shabbos? My son is not home from yeshiva that often and because of the short Friday we have not had time to give him a haircut on Erev Shabbos. May I give him a haircut on Motzei […]
What is the law if one accidentally touched the Neigal Vaaser water?
Not touch the washing water:[1] One must be [very[2]] careful[3] not to touch the water in the vessel before washing[4] as one who does so contaminates the water with his hands [and is considered as if it was already used and is hence invalid for washing[5]]. Thus, one must be […]
What is the law if one accidentally touched the Neigal Vaaser water when washing in the morning after awakening?
Not touch the washing water used for morning hand washing after awakening:[1] One must be [very[2]] careful[3] not to touch the water in the vessel before washing[4] as one who does so contaminates the water with his hands [and is considered as if it was already used and is hence […]
Shmuel 1-Chapter 26: A second confrontation with Shaul
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com Chapter 26: A second confrontation with Shaul 1. Shaul has a change of heart and chases after Dovid a second time: The people of Zifim came [a second time[1]] to Shaul, who was at that time located in […]