Question: [Monday, 25th Tammuz 5781] I’ve seen some people avoiding writing the word Shalom in full and rather write שלם or שלו’. Must one be particular in doing so, and does it apply only in Hebrew or also in English, and does it apply to the name of a person? […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Writing the word Shalom incompletely
Question: [Monday, 25th Tammuz 5781] I’ve seen some people avoiding writing the word Shalom in full and rather write שלם or שלו’. Must one be particular in doing so, and does it apply only in Hebrew or also in English, and does it apply to the name of a person? […]
Keeping a happy mood around an ill person
Keeping a happy mood around an ill person-Not letting him know of the passing of a relative:[1] If one is sick [or old], and there is worry that letting him know of the passing of a relative [or other individual], and breaking his heart, can lead to worsening of his […]
Keeping a happy mood around an ill person
Keeping a happy mood around an ill person-Not letting him know of the passing of a relative:[1] If one is sick [or old], and there is worry that letting him know of the passing of a relative [or other individual], and breaking his heart, can lead to worsening of his […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Turning off alarm clock and putting on glasses before washing hands in morning
Question: [Shabbos 16th Tammuz 5781] Am I allowed to put my glasses on and turn off my alarm clock prior to washing hands in the morning. I actually had a roommate in school who was very particular about this and would let his alarm go off for minutes until he […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Turning off alarm clock and putting on glasses before washing hands in morning
Question: [Shabbos 16th Tammuz 5781] Am I allowed to put my glasses on and turn off my alarm clock prior to washing hands in the morning. I actually had a roommate in school who was very particular about this and would let his alarm go off for minutes until he […]
Wearing a hat and jacket-Source, Custom, & Reasons
The custom of wearing a hat and jacket: A. Custom, source, and reason: The custom of wearing a hat over the Yarmulke: It is customary amongst pious Jews to walk with two head coverings, and they thus wear a hat over their Yarmulke.[1] This custom is followed by Chassidim.[2] The […]
Wearing a hat and jacket-Source, Custom, & Reasons
The custom of wearing a hat and jacket: A. Custom, source, and reason: The custom of wearing a hat over the Yarmulke: It is customary amongst pious Jews to walk with two head coverings, and they thus wear a hat over their Yarmulke.[1] This custom is followed by Chassidim.[2] The […]
Tanya-Igeres Hateshuvah Chapter 7: The two methods of Teshuvah Tatah
Chapter 7: The two methods of Teshuvah Tatah 20th Tamuz/25th Tamuz 1. The two methods of Teshuvah Tatah and returning the lower letter Hei back to its source: The true and correct path of arousing the lower level of repentance and returning the lower letter Hei back to its source […]
From the Rav’s Desk: 1) May one recite Tehillim on Friday night? 2) Should a husband light candles at home if his wife is away for Shabbos?
Question: [Thursday, 21st Tammuz 5781] Is it permitted for me to recite tehillim on Friday night if I generally am careful not to recite tehillim at night? Answer: The Poskim explicitly rule that it is permitted to recite tehillim on Friday night even prior to midnight. You may rely […]
