The 10th of Teves- Checklist General laws: One must be especially careful to avoid anger on a fast day The fast begins at Alos Hashachar, which is approximately two fluctuating hours prior to sunrise. Children are not to be given sweets and the like although one is not required to […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Shehechiyanu during times of joy-Prime Minister Netanyahu saying Shehechiyanu on the podium
Question: [Sunday, 8th Teves, 5783] This past Thursday, in the swearing in of the new prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, he opened his speech on the podium with the blessing of Shehechiyanu, with God’s name. My question is whether it was permitted for him to do so and if so if […]
Shehechiyanu during times of joy-Prime Minister Netanyahu saying Shehechiyanu on the podium
Question: [Sunday, 8th Teves, 5783] This past Thursday, in the swearing in of the new prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, he opened his speech on the podium with the blessing of Shehechiyanu, with God’s name. My question is whether it was permitted for him to do so and if so if […]
Drinking restrictions-Not to drink water you bathed or washed with
Not to drink water you bathed in:[1] Drinking left over water from bathing causes a person to forget his Torah learning. [Some Poskim[2] leave in question whether this applies likewise to water used to wash one’s hands in the morning and for bread. However, from other Poskim[3] it is evident […]
Sitting on a box/bench/bed that contains Sefarim
Sitting on a box/bench/bed that contains Sefarim: Some Poskim[1] rule it is forbidden to sit on a box that contains Sefarim inside.[2] [The same would apply to a bed or bench that opens up and contains Sefarim stored inside.] This applies even if the Sefarim are wrapped in many coverings, […]
From the Rav’s Desk: The Rebbe’s and Chabad’s perspective on the study of Mishneh Berurah
Question: [Wednesday, 4th Teves 5783] Chassidim in general and Chabad Chassidim in particular have accepted the rulings of the Shulchan Aruch Harav and use it as their main source of study of Jewish law. What is our perspective regarding the Mishneh Berurah, which is the most popular Halacha Sefer studied […]
The Rebbe’s and Chabad’s perspective on the study of Mishneh Berurah
Question: [Wednesday, 4th Teves 5783] Chassidim in general and Chabad Chassidim in particular have accepted the rulings of the Shulchan Aruch Harav and use it as their main source of study of Jewish law. What is our perspective regarding the Mishneh Berurah, which is the most popular Halacha Sefer studied […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Jewish identity of an abandoned child
Question: [Wednesday, 3rd Teves 5783] I was recently told that if a baby is found abandoned without any records of his identity, then the determination of his identity, whether Jew or Gentile is determined by the identity of the majority of the people in the area. Is this correct? Answer: […]
Jewish identity of an abandoned child
Question: [Wednesday, 3rd Teves 5783] I was recently told that if a baby is found abandoned without any records of his identity, then the determination of his identity, whether Jew or Gentile is determined by the identity of the majority of the people in the area. Is this correct? Answer: […]
Olives-The restrictions in eating olives due to fear of memory loss
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