This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 9. Blood letting-Blood tests and other blood work:[1] It is customary of all Israel, due to a decree of the Sages, not to let blood on any Erev Yom Tov [from daybreak], and one may not swerve from this […]
Gout: Matters that can trigger the foot illness known as Pedagaru [i.e. gout]
Gout: Matters that can trigger the foot illness known as Pedagaru [i.e. gout]:[1] The following three matters can cause an individual to develop the foot illness known as Pedagaru [i.e. gout]:[2] One who walks with narrow shoes that are tight on the feet. One who sleeps on a short bed. […]
Chapter 3: The Rosh Hashanah prayers-Summary
Summary of laws of the Prayers of Rosh Hashanah & Aseres Yimei Teshuvah The form of prayer required on Rosh Hashanah One should pray with profound bitterness, having recognition that one is approaching the King with “torn garments,” and thus begging G-d to have mercy and accept him as his […]
From the Rav’s Desk: May an Avel in the 12th month lead Selichos?
Question: [Tuesday, 24th Elul, 5782] May an Avel who is within his 12th month of mourning [i.e. past 11 months, but before end of 12th month] lead the prayer of Selichos? Answer: He should not do so unless there is no one else available. Explanation: While it is debated […]
May an Avel in the 12th month lead Selichos?
Question: [Tuesday, 24th Elul, 5782] May an Avel who is within his 12th month of mourning [i.e. past 11 months, but before end of 12th month] lead the prayer of Selichos? Answer: He should not do so unless there is no one else available. Explanation: While it is debated […]
Introduction to Likkutei Torah-Torah Or
This article is an excerpt from the above Sefer *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Donate Buy in Paperback or Kindle Buy on Apple Books Purchase on our website WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Sponsor an Article Table of Contents The meaning of a Mamar Chassidus: A Mamar […]
The order of breaths between the Shofar blows-Part 1
Taking breaths during Shofar blowing: A. Within a single sound:[1] [The minimum required measurement of the Tekiah blow must be done in one breath.[2]] The [minimum required] amount of the Yevavos [i.e. Terumatin] of the Teruos in the sound of Terua, as well as the three Shevarim[3] in the sound […]
The order of breaths between the Shofar blows-Part 1
Taking breaths during Shofar blowing: A. Within a single sound:[1] [The minimum required measurement of the Tekiah blow must be done in one breath.[2]] The [minimum required] amount of the Yevavos [i.e. Terumatin] of the Teruos in the sound of Terua, as well as the three Shevarim[3] in the sound […]
Is there any issue with having a Gold Kiddush cup?
Is there any issue with having a Gold Kiddush cup? Halachically-No, and on the contrary, it is the most beautiful for the Mitzvah. Kabbalistically and traditionally-Yes, as gold is Gevuros, and a cup is the Gematria of Elokim which is Gevuros, and hence it is best for the cup to […]
The 15th of Elul-Beginning the review of the laws of Sukkos
Beginning the review of the laws of Sukkos:[1] It is a Mitzvah[2] upon every Jew to study[3] the laws of Sukkos prior to the festival until he is an expert in them, and knows what is to be done. One is to study the laws from the many available books […]
