Izbitz, Carlabach, and the Lubavitcher Rebbe on the paradox of Divine providence regarding sins. Explained and analyzed. In this lesson, the question of Hashgacha Pratis versus Bechira Chafshis is discussed. Does a person have free choice to choose good or evil? Can Hasgacha Pratis also apply when we make mistakes […]
Placing Mezuzos on the doors of one’s home before actually moving in
Question: [Thursday 8th Marcheshvan 5782] We are moving homes and the house to we are moving into already contains some Mezuzos on its doors while other doors do not have any Mezuzos for which we have already purchased new Mezuzos. I would like to know if I can place the […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Placing Mezuzos on the doors of one’s home before actually moving in
Question: [Thursday 8th Marcheshvan 5782] We are moving homes and the house to we are moving into already contains some Mezuzos on its doors while other doors do not have any Mezuzos for which we have already purchased new Mezuzos. I would like to know if I can place the […]
Repeating Havdalah for the sake of women-May a husband repeat Havdalah for his wife
Repeating Havdalah for the sake of women-May a husband repeat Havdalah for the sake of his wife?[1] A. Background-Are women obligated in Havdalah:[2] It is disputed amongst Poskim as to whether women are obligated in the Mitzvah of Havdalah. First opinion: Some Poskim[3] rule Havdalah is a Biblical obligation of […]
Repeating Havdalah for the sake of women-May a husband repeat Havdalah for his wife
Repeating Havdalah for the sake of women-May a husband repeat Havdalah for the sake of his wife?[1] A. Background-Are women obligated in Havdalah:[2] It is disputed amongst Poskim as to whether women are obligated in the Mitzvah of Havdalah. First opinion: Some Poskim[3] rule Havdalah is a Biblical obligation of […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Mending clothing while you are wearing them
Question: [Wednesday, 7th Marcheshvan, 5782] Is there any issue with mending clothing while I am wearing them? For example, could someone sew my cuffs while I am wearing the garment? Also, I have heard people say you cannot remove a tag from a garment that you are wearing. Is this […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Mending clothing while you are wearing them
Question: [Wednesday, 7th Marcheshvan, 5782] Is there any issue with mending clothing while I am wearing them? For example, could someone sew my cuffs while I am wearing the garment? Also, I have heard people say you cannot remove a tag from a garment that you are wearing. Is this […]
When do Lemons become Kedushas Shevi’is
When do Lemons become Kedushas Shevi’is?[1] Lemons have the same Halachic status as an Esrog regarding Shemita. [Thus, if they are picked after Rosh Hashanah of the Shemita year, they are to be treated with Kedushas Shevi’is due to Safek, but are to also have Terumos and Maasros removed from […]
When do Lemons become Kedushas Shevi’is
When do Lemons become Kedushas Shevi’is?[1] Lemons have the same Halachic status as an Esrog regarding Shemita. [Thus, if they are picked after Rosh Hashanah of the Shemita year, they are to be treated with Kedushas Shevi’is due to Safek, but are to also have Terumos and Maasros removed from […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Retightening the loose knots of ones Tzitzis in a Mikveh and saying Lisheim Mitzvas Tzitzis
Question: [Tuesday, 6th Marcheshvan 5782] I check my Tzitzis every morning in the mikvah to make sure that they are kosher, as is required, and sometimes I find the top knot to be loose and tighten it. I have two questions relating to this: May one tighten it in the […]
