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 […]
Summary of Numbers: Chapters 22-36
This article is an excerpt from our book Buy Here Parashat Balak Verses: 104 [Siman:מנוח ] Haftorah: Micah 5:6-6:8 Number of Mitzvot: There are no Mitzvot in Parashat Balak. Chapter 22 First Aliyah Balak requests from Balaam to curse the Jewish people: The meeting to discuss the threat: Balak […]
Until what time may the morning Shema be recited-Understanding the Luach of Sof Zman Kerias Shema-Part 2
Until what time may the morning Shema be recited-Understanding the Luach of Sof Zman Kerias Shema? From when do the three hours begin?[1] The three hours begin from the start of the morning.[2] It is however disputed amongst the Poskim as to when the morning begins in this regard. Some […]
Until what time may the morning Shema be recited-Part 1
Until what time may the morning Shema be recited-Understanding the Luach of Sof Zman Kerias Shema? It is a Biblical command for men[1] to recite Kerias Shema every morning.[2] The morning Kerias Shema may [Biblically[3]] be recited up until the passing of three hours into the day.[4] Thus, one must […]
Do angels eat food?
Do angels eat?[1] Just as humans and animals require food to survive, similarly angels require spiritual food and sustenance for their existence. The spiritual food of the angels is the light of G-dliness that shines towards them from above. This spiritual sustenance eventually becomes the source of physical food. _________________________________ […]
Until what time may the morning Shema be recited-Understanding the Luach of Sof Zman Kerias Shema?
Until what time may the morning Shema be recited-Understanding the Luach of Sof Zman Kerias Shema? It is a Biblical command for men[1] to recite Kerias Shema every morning.[2] The morning Kerias Shema may [Biblically[3]] be recited up until the passing of three hours into the day.[4] Thus, one must […]
