Davening with a Minyan and learning Torah by Kivrei Tzadikim: It is forbidden to Daven, learn Torah, or wear Tallis and Tefillin, within four Amos of a Kever, or within a cemetery.[1] Nevertheless, the custom is to permit Davening and Torah learning near the Kever of a Tzadik, and thus […]
If one accidentally skipped part of Pesukei Dezimra, may he recite it between Yishtabach and Yotzer Or?
If one accidentally skipped part of Pesukei Dezimra, may he recite it between Yishtabach and Yotzer Or?[1] If one accidently skipped part of Pesukei Dezimra, it is permitted to recite the skipped paragraphs between Yishtabach and Yotzer Or.[2] Thus, if one accidently skipped Az Yashir, and already recited the blessing […]
Likkutei Sichos +Video-The uniqueness of Akeidas Yitzchak and the greatness of Jewish Mesirus Nefesh
This Sicha is an excerpt from our Sefer Click here to buy Parshas Vayeira Mesirus Nefesh-The secret behind Jewish self-sacrifice for G-d and its contrast to the self-sacrifice of adherents of other religions and idealisms (Likkutei Sichos Vol. 20 3rd Sicha) In this week’s Parsha, Parshas Vayeira, we learn of […]
Cutting items on Shabbos, such as a table cloth, garbage bag, paper towel, piece of tinfoil, and toilet paper?
Cutting items on Shabbos, such as a tablecloth, garbage bag, paper towel, piece of tinfoil, and toilet paper?[1] It is Biblically forbidden to perform an action on Shabbos which prepares an item for a use. The principal Melacha of this prohibition is called “Makeh Bepatish,” while its offshoot is known […]
Semicha-Basar Bechalav-Chapter 90-Cooking and eating the udder
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here Check out our state of the art Online Basar Bechalav course ________________________________________ Chapter 90 Cooking and eating the udder Introduction: The udder is the milk providing organ found in female mammals. The udder of a slaughtered Kosher animal presents an interesting Halachic […]
Taking someone’s item without permission if one plans to keep the item [Part 2]:
Taking someone’s item without permission if one plans to keep the item [Part 2]:[1] It is forbidden for one to use or take an item that belongs to one’s friend without his permission.[2] One knows for certain that the owner is not particular against one using or taking it:[3] If […]
Erasing the name of G-d:
Erasing the name of G-d: In Hebrew/Lashon Hakodesh:[1] It is Biblically forbidden to erase even one letter of the seven names of G-d. These names include: [These names are:[2] Yud Kei Vav Kei[3]; Adniy; Keil; Eloka; Elokim; Elokaiy[4]; Shakaiy; Tzevakos[5]; Eh-yeh[6].] In other languages:[7] A name of G-d which is […]
Erasing the name of G-d:
Erasing the name of G-d: In Hebrew/Lashon Hakodesh:[1] It is Biblically forbidden to erase even one letter of the seven names of G-d. These names include: [These names are:[2] Yud Kei Vav Kei[3]; Adniy; Keil; Eloka; Elokim; Elokaiy[4]; Shakaiy; Tzevakos[5]; Eh-yeh[6].] In other languages:[7] A name of G-d which is […]
Summary of Deuteronomy: Chapters 1-25
This article is an excerpt from our book Buy Here Parashat Devarim Verses: 105 [Siman:מלכיה ] Haftorah: Isaiah 1:1-27 Number of Mitzvot: There are a total of Two Mitzvot in Parashat Devarim; Zero positive commands and Two negative commands. The following are the commands in the order listed by […]
Summary of Deuteronomy: Chapters 26-34
This article is an excerpt from our book Buy Here Parashat Ki Tavo Verses: 122 [Siman:לעבדיו] Haftorah: Isaiah 60:1-22 Number of Mitzvot: There are a total of Six Mitzvot in Parashat Ki Tavo; Three positive commands and Three negative commands. The following are the commands in the order listed […]
