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Taking a gentile to a secular court
May one take a gentile to a secular court? The Biblical prohibition against going to secular courts applies even against taking a gentile to a secular court, and one who does so transgresses a negative command.[1] This applies even if the secular courts rule the same way as the Beis […]
May one sign a DNI or DNR order for himself, or for a patient under his care
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Resuscitation-May one sign a DNI[1]/DNR[2]/AND[3] order for himself, or for a patient under his care?[4] A. Introduction: Understanding resuscitation and DNI/R consent forms: Resuscitation attempts [i.e. C.P.R.[5]] of one who is under cardiac arrest, or has experienced lung [i.e. respiratory] failure, is […]
May one sign a DNI or DNR order for himself, or for a patient under his care
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Resuscitation-May one sign a DNI[1]/DNR[2]/AND[3] order for himself, or for a patient under his care?[4] A. Introduction: Understanding resuscitation and DNI/R consent forms: Resuscitation attempts [i.e. C.P.R.[5]] of one who is under cardiac arrest, or has experienced lung [i.e. respiratory] failure, is […]
May one use a new vessel one time without immersion?
May one use a new vessel one time without immersion?[1] It is a [Biblical[2]] obligation to immerse a food vessel that was purchased from a gentile.[3] One must immerse the vessel prior to using it for food even on a temporary basis [even prior to using it for the first […]
May one use a new vessel one time without immersion?
May one use a new vessel one time without immersion?[1] It is a [Biblical[2]] obligation to immerse a food vessel that was purchased from a gentile.[3] One must immerse the vessel prior to using it for food even on a temporary basis [even prior to using it for the first […]
May the straps of the arm Tefillin touch each other?
May the straps of the Tefillin that are wrapped around the arm touch each other or overlap? Touching on sides: The wrapping of the Tefillin straps around the forearm [between the bicep/upper arm, and the wrist] is done due to custom, and not due to a Halachic requirement.[1] Accordingly, there […]
Chapter 1: Illness & End of Life preparations
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Chapter 1: Illness & End of Life preparations The Shechina:[1] The Shechina resides on top of the head of an ill person. Therefore, one is not allowed to sit on a higher level than the ill person, as one may not place […]
Introduction-The laws of Mourning
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Introduction 1. Dealing with death: It is no easy matter dealing with the passing of a loved one. Each person, dependent on their personality, and the relationship they had with the deceased, becomes touched with emotions and feelings that perhaps they never […]
Likkutei Sichos Parshas Yisro-The pleasure in submission-The novelty of Matan Torah & our complete surrender to G-d
This Sicha is an excerpt from our Sefer Click here to buy Parshas Yisro The pleasure in submission-The novelty of Matan Torah & our complete surrender to G-d (Likkutei Sichos Vol. 36 Sicha 2[1]) In Parshas Yisro, the most important and momentous event in world history in general, and Jewish history in […]
