This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com Tzitzis covering the chest:[1] Based on Kabala[2], the Tallis Katan is to cover the entire chest area [up until the neck]. Hence if one has a V neck Tallis Katan he is to sew or button the […]
Must the Tzitzis cover one’s chest and why some don’t purchase V shaped Tallis Katan’s
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com Tzitzis covering the chest:[1] Based on Kabala[2], the Tallis Katan is to cover the entire chest area [up until the neck]. Hence if one has a V neck Tallis Katan he is to sew or button […]
Anger Management-The Torah’s view and advice
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Cutting nails on Rosh Chodesh that falls on Erev Shabbos
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy on Amazon.com Cutting nails on Rosh Chodesh that falls on Erev Shabbos: Normally, one may[1] not cut their nails[2] on Rosh Chodesh.[3] This applies to both men and women. However, when Rosh Chodesh falls on Erev Shabbos some Poskim[4] rule it is […]
Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim Chapter 3
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Looking into another person’s property-Invasion of privacy
May one look into his neighbor’s property?[1] It is forbidden to look into another person’s property to see his actions and dealings, without his permission and knowledge.[2] This law applies even to a backyard and porch and goes without saying that it applies to a house. This applies even the […]
Chapter 11: The Mitzvah to Mourn & How
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy here or on Amazon.com Chapter 11: The Mitzvah to mourn & How[1] Introduction: The conclusion of the burial signifies the start of closure for the mourning relatives. For the relatives to properly recover from the loss of the family member […]
Yichud in an elevator
Is Yichud permitted in an elevator?[1] Some Poskim[2] rule the prohibition of Yichud applies in an elevator, and it is therefore forbidden to be alone in an elevator with a woman even for a very short amount of time.[3] Majority of Poskim[4] however rule the prohibition of Yichud does not apply to elevators.[5] […]
Chapter 10: The passing of an infant, Nefel, stillborn & miscarriage
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Chapter 10: The passing of an infant, Nefel, stillborn & miscarriage[1] Introduction: This chapter will deal with all the laws and customs of mourning and burial applicable to a child Halachically defined as a stillborn, known in Hebrew as a Nefel. […]
Chapter 9: Kohen attending a funeral or burial
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Chapter 9: Kohen attending a funeral or burial[1] 1. Background of laws of impurity:[2] It is forbidden for a male[3] Kohen[4] to defile himself to a corpse[5] or to any of the impurities which come from a corpse [i.e. Tumas Meis]. [This […]