The verse of “Adono-y Sefasaiy Tiftach” recited before Shemoneh Esrei:[1] It is an obligation to recite the verse[2] of Adono-y Sifasaiy Tiftach prior to starting Shemoneh Esrei, due to a Rabbinical institution. Due to this institution, this verse is considered as an actual part of Shemoneh Esrei and like an […]
The Mitzvah of Kiddush Levana-Obligation & Segulos
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com The Mitzvah:[1] [Every month] upon seeing the new moon [at night[2]] one is to recite the blessing of “Asher Bemamaro Bara Shechakim”. [It is an obligation every month for one to see the moon in order to say this blessing […]
Parshas Vayeitzei-Likkutei Sichos-Want to be Machmir? Not on the expense of others
This Sicha is an excerpt from our Sefer Click here to buy Parshas Vayeitzei Want to be Machmir? Not on the expense of others (Likkutei Sichos Vol. 5 2nd Sicha) This week’s Parsha, Parshas Vayeitzei, discusses the marriage of Yaakov to the four sisters, Rachel, Leah, Bilhah and Zilpah, and the subsequent […]
Removing the Tefillin before Musaf on Rosh Chodesh
Removing the Tefillin before Musaf:[1] The custom is to remove the Tefillin prior to the silent prayer of Musaf.[2] This applies even in those communities that recite Nakadishach in Musaf.[3] [This applies even for one who is Davening in private.[4] According to Kabala, there is a grave prohibition against Davening […]
Must one cover Mezonos foods that are on the table during Kiddush
Must one cover Mezonos foods that are on the table during Kiddush?[1] Background: One is required to cover the bread upon making Kiddush on Shabbos night and day.[2] There are several reasons recorded behind this law and custom, and understanding these reasons is the key to determining whether one is […]
Cut onions with a dairy knife and cooked them in a meat pot together with water or other foods
What is the law if one cut onions with a dairy knife and cooked them in a meat pot together with water or other foods? If one did not fry the onion first, but initially cooked the onions together with other foods in the meat pot [i.e. in a soup […]
Must one cover Mezonos foods that are on the table during Kiddush?
Must one cover Mezonos foods that are on the table during Kiddush?[1] Background: One is required to cover the bread upon making Kiddush on Shabbos night and day.[2] There are several reasons recorded behind this law and custom, and understanding these reasons is the key to determining whether one is […]
One cut onions with a dairy knife and fried them in a meat pot
What is the law if one cut onions with a dairy knife and fried them in a meat pot? If a Pareve Charif/sharp food was cooked in a meat pot then even if the pot was clean and not Ben Yomo, the food becomes meaty and is forbidden to be […]
Repeating Poseiach Es Yadecha if one did not concentrate
If one did not concentrate on Poseiach Es Yadecha:[1] If one did not concentrate on the words, he must repeat [the verse of Poseiach Es Yadecha[2]] with concentration.[3] [If one remembered he did not concentrate on the verse prior to completing Ashreiy, then he is to retract to the […]
The verse of Poseiach Es Yadecha-Concentration & Customs
Poseiach Es Yadecha: The meaning: The verse of Poseiach Es Yadecha is a praise to Hashem for supervising His creations and providing them with sustenance.[1] [In Chassidus, it is explained that this verse is a request from Hashem to enter into one’s heart His Divine will and desire to be […]