Question: [Monday, 28th Kisleiv 5781] I would like to know what the source for the story of Yehudis is and as to why it is not mentioned in Megilas Antiochus. Answer: The story of Yehudis is mentioned in the Rishonim, including Rashi, the Ran, the Kol Bo, and later on […]
From The Rav’s Desk: When to light if will return home late
Question: [Tuesday, 29th Kisleiv 5781] Our family is going to relatives overnight and returning the next evening. We will be arriving past midnight back home and was wondering where we should light the candles, by our relatives before we travel or at home after we arrive? Answer: This matter is […]
From The Rav’s Desk: 1) When to light if will return home late; 2) Source for the story of Yehudis
Question: [Tuesday, 29th Kisleiv 5781] Our family is going to relatives overnight and returning the next evening. We will be arriving past midnight back home and was wondering where we should light the candles, by our relatives before we travel or at home after we arrive? Answer: This matter is […]
The ideal time of Chanukah lighting and until when may one light
This article is an excerpt from To purchase this Sefer, click here When to light the Chanukah candles:[1] The end of sunset:[2] The candles are to initially[3] be lit at the end of sunset.[4] It is not to be lit prior to sunset, nor after the conclusion of sunset.[5] Some Poskim[6] […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Joining neighbors Chanukah lighting and lighting later on
Question: [Monday, 28th Kisleiv 5781] Our neighbors invited us to their home for their Hanukkah candle lighting and singing. The problem is, is that it is at the same time that everyone is supposed to light including us. May I join them for their lighting and festivities and then light […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Praying near Animal droppings
Question: [Monday, 28th Kisleiv 5781] On Shabbos in our outdoor Minyan area we found droppings of what I believe was a cat on the floor. There were also bird droppings all over the place and my question is whether it is permitted for one to Daven in such an area? […]
Must one stand while lighting the Chanukah candles?
Must one stand upon lighting the Chanukah candles? One is required to stand when saying blessings which involve commands, such as when saying the blessing over Tzitzis, and Tefillin.[1] Accordingly, one is required to stand upon saying the blessings over the Menorah lighting. However, technically, this only applies to the […]
Must one stand while lighting the Chanukah candles?
Must one stand upon lighting the Chanukah candles? One is required to stand when saying blessings which involve commands, such as when saying the blessing over Tzitzis, and Tefillin.[1] Accordingly, one is required to stand upon saying the blessings over the Menorah lighting. However, technically, this only applies to the […]
From the Rav’s Desk: 1) Praying near Animal droppings; 2) Joining neighbors Chanukah lighting and lighting later on
Question: [Monday, 28th Kisleiv 5781] On Shabbos in our outdoor Minyan area we found droppings of what I believe was a cat on the floor. There were also bird droppings all over the place and my question is whether it is permitted for one to Daven in such an area? […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Wind extinguished candles
Question: [Sunday, 27th Kisleiv 5781] After I lit my candles outside on Erev Shabbos a wind came and blew them out within ½ hour from after sunset. Did I fulfill my obligation? Answer: Initially, one may not light the candles in a windy area that can potentially extinguish the candle, […]
