Question: [Thursday, 19th Nissan, 5781] May I use nail polish remover that contains wheat derivatives within its ingredients? I don’t have any other alternative nail polish remover available right now, and my nail polish has begun to peel off my nails in a very visible way and forms a Chatzitza […]
Ironing during Chol Hamoed
Question: [Wednesday, 18th Nissan, 5781] Is it permitted for one to iron clothing during Chol Hamoed? Answer: Yes. Many Poskim rule that it is permitted for one to iron clothing on Chol Hamoed [for the sake of Chol Hamoed or Yom Tov]. However, some Poskim rule that the custom is […]
The prohibition of Melacha on Chol Hamoed
The importance of guarding the Moed: The Sages stated that one who belittles the Moed does not have a portion in the world to come and it is considered as if he has served idols. Hence, one must be very careful in the laws of the Moed, even though they […]
The prohibition of Melacha on Chol Hamoed
The importance of guarding the Moed: The Sages stated that one who belittles the Moed does not have a portion in the world to come and it is considered as if he has served idols. Hence, one must be very careful in the laws of the Moed, even though they […]
Learning Torah on Chol Hamoed
Chol Hamoed checklist: Drink Revius of wine Eat meal with bread by both night and day 6 Zechiros Eat and drink delicacies and do other forms of Simcha. Many are accustomed to gather and vist Jerusalem like Aliyah Leregel by the Holidays. Chapter 1: Melacha on Chol Hamoed 1. The […]
Feeding animals pet zoo provided food by a petting zoo
Question: [Tuesday, 17th Nissan, 5781] Is there any issue with purchasing typical animal food that is set up to feed the birds and other animals at the petting zoo during Pesach? Answer: Absolutely! The animal/bird feed which is given to visitors by petting zoos is often made of Chametz ingredients, […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Feeding animals by a petting zoo
Question: [Tuesday, 17th Nissan, 5781] Is there any issue with purchasing typical animal food that is set up to feed the birds and other animals at the petting zoo during Pesach? Answer: Absolutely! The animal/bird feed which is given to visitors by petting zoos is often made of Chametz ingredients, […]
Chapter 4: The Seder
Chapter 4: The Seder The layout of the laws and customs: There does not exist a more cherished order of tradition than the Pesach Seder. Families and communities each keep their own particular customs with regards to various steps and idiosyncrasies throughout the Seder, and each hold it very […]
Chapter 3: General laws of the Seder
Chapter 3: General laws of the Seder General Directives for the Seder ü One is to have all the children of the family, including babies, present by the Seder. ü Look inside the Haggadah prior to each step and read the Siman of that step. ü One […]
Chapter 2: Preparing for the Seder-Erev Pesach & The Seder Plate
Chapter 2: Preparing for the Seder-Erev Pesach & The Seder Plate Spiritual preparations: In addition to all the physical preparations we do for the Seder on Erev Pesach, such as the cooking of foods, preparing of Simanim and preparing the measurements of Matzah and Maror for the participants, we […]
