The Chabad custom of tightening the knot of the Yud after the blessing:[1] After the blessing, one is to fasten the strap within the knot in order to fulfill the command of “And you shall tie for a sign on your hand.”[2] [Many Chabad Chassidim have a tradition that this […]
The Chabad custom of tightening the knot of the Yud of the Tefillin Shel Yad after the blessing:
The Chabad custom of tightening the knot of the Yud after the blessing:[1] After the blessing, one is to fasten the strap within the knot in order to fulfill the command of “And you shall tie for a sign on your hand.”[2] [Many Chabad Chassidim have a tradition that this […]
Women avoiding Melacha on Motzei Shabbos
Avoiding Melacha on Motzei Shabbos-Women Sewing:[1] Some Poskim[2] write it is customary for women to avoid doing Melacha throughout the entire duration of Motzei Shabbos. However, this custom is negated by the Yerushalmi[3], was omitted by Admur[4], and is no longer the accepted custom, and therefore so is the practical […]
Are women obligated to recite Pesukei Dezimra [i.e. Hodu-Yishtabach]?
Are women obligated to recite Pesukei Dezimra [i.e. Hodu-Yishtabach]?[1] The dispute: Some Poskim[2] rule that women are obligated to recite Pesukei Dezimra just like men.[3] Other Poskim[4] rule that women are exempt from reciting Pesukei Dezimra[5], although are nevertheless allowed to do so if they wish, and they may choose […]
Are women obligated to recite Pesukei Dezimra [i.e. Hodu-Yishtabach]?
Are women obligated to recite Pesukei Dezimra [i.e. Hodu-Yishtabach]?[1] The dispute: Some Poskim[2] rule that women are obligated to recite Pesukei Dezimra just like men.[3] Other Poskim[4] rule that women are exempt from reciting Pesukei Dezimra[5], although are nevertheless allowed to do so if they wish, and they may choose […]
Placing door handles into a door on Shabbos
Placing door handles into a door on Shabbos?[1] Case example: The handle fell off my door and I have no way of opening it, or closing and then opening it, unless the handle is reinserted. may I do so on Shabbos? Introduction: Building or fixing an item on Shabbos enters […]
Placing door handles into a door on Shabbos
Placing door handles into a door on Shabbos?[1] Case example: The handle fell off my door and I have no way of opening it, or closing and then opening it, unless the handle is reinserted. may I do so on Shabbos? Introduction: Building or fixing an item on Shabbos […]
The journey of the soul after death
The journey of the soul after death: The following is a compilation of teachings allocated from the Halachos printed throughout this Sefer regarding the journey of the soul of the deceased throughout the entire process of death, burial, Shiva, and post mourning. A. Time of death: All his life work […]
Saying the blessing of Shehechiyanu upon the birth of a daughter
Saying the blessing of Shehechiyanu upon the birth of a daughter:[1] The father and mother[2] of a newborn baby girl are required to say the blessing of Shehechiyanu upon seeing their newborn daughter and receiving pleasure and happiness from seeing her.[3] However, [prior to seeing the daughter] the blessing is […]
Saying the blessing of Shehechiyanu upon the birth of a daughter
Saying the blessing of Shehechiyanu upon the birth of a daughter:[1] The father and mother[2] of a newborn baby girl are required to say the blessing of Shehechiyanu upon seeing their newborn daughter and receiving pleasure and happiness from seeing her.[3] However, [prior to seeing the daughter] the blessing is […]
