Question: [Sunday, 5th Teves 5781] Should Chabad Chassidim recite Tachanun on Hei Teves? Answer: In general, it is customary not to say Tachanun on a day on which one celebrates a miracle that took place. However, there is no universally accepted practice of Chabad Chassidim to omit Tachanun on the fifth […]
Pesakim of Rabbanim regarding Covid vaccine-Subject to periodical update
As a service to our readers who may feel swamped by all of the news and social media material surrounding the Covid vaccine we have set up this page. On this page we will IYH embed the rulings of Poskim and leading Rabbanim regarding the Covid vaccine as their Pesakim […]
Chassidic story & lesson for Parshas Mikeitz-Rav Shmuel Munkus takes Rav Pinchas Reitzis for a broomstick ride
Chassidic story & lesson for Parshas Mikeitz In this week’s Parsha, Parshas Mikeitz, we learn of Joseph’s ascent to power, becoming the viceroy of Egypt, and receiving all authorities of the king, becoming like the king himself. Human nature would influence a person in this position to take vengeance against […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Writing a Megillah on Erev Shabbos
Question: [Thursday, 2nd Teves 5781] I was wondering if I am allowed to write a Megillah on Erev Shabbos and if so until what time? I don’t have much time during the week to do so and therefore Friday is one of my most opportune times to write it. I […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Telepathic effects between family members
Question: [Thursday, 2nd Teves 5781] Dear Rabbi, I was wondering what the perspective of Judaism is regarding if there is a spiritual connection between the members of a family aside of course for the biological connection of them being relatives. Meaning, is there a subconscious and telepathic connection between family […]
From the Rav’s Desk: 1) Telepathic effects between family members; 2) Writing a Megillah on Erev Shabbos
Question: [Thursday, 2nd Teves 5781] Dear Rabbi, I was wondering what the perspective of Judaism is regarding if there is a spiritual connection between the members of a family aside of course for the biological connection of them being relatives. Meaning, is there a subconscious and telepathic connection between family […]
The Dreidel in Halacha and Agadah
The Dreidel in Halacha and Agadah:[1] A. Background of the custom: It is customary to play Dreidel during Chanukah.[2] As tradition has it, this game was historically played in the times of the Greeks when it was prohibited for Jews to study Torah. They would study Torah in secret and […]
The Dreidel in Halacha and Agadah
The Dreidel in Halacha and Agadah:[1] A. Background of the custom: It is customary to play Dreidel during Chanukah.[2] As tradition has it, this game was historically played in the times of the Greeks when it was prohibited for Jews to study Torah. They would study Torah in secret and […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Having a Gentile caretaker light the candles and retracting a mistaken Psak
Question: [Tuesday, 29th Kisleiv 5781] My father lives in an assisted living complex and has tremendous difficulty moving around, including movement of his arms. I have tried to be with him for each night of Hanukkah to light the candles with him although tonight I will not be able to […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Having a Gentile caretaker light the candles and retracting a mistaken Psak
Question: [Tuesday, 29th Kisleiv 5781] My father lives in an assisted living complex and has tremendous difficulty moving around, including movement of his arms. I have tried to be with him for each night of Hanukkah to light the candles with him although tonight I will not be able to […]
