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 […]
Summary of Numbers: Chapters 13-21
This article is an excerpt from our book Buy Here Parashat Shelach Verses: 119 [Siman: פלט] Haftorah: Joshua 2:1-24 Number of Mitzvot: There are a total of Three Mitzvot in Parashat Shelach; Two positive commands and One negative command. The following are the commands in the chronological order that they […]
Summary of Numbers: Chapters 1-12
This article is an excerpt from our book Buy Here Parashat Bamidbar Verses: 159 [Siman: חלקיהו] Haftorah: Hosea 2:1-22 Number of Mitzvot: There are no Mitzvot in Parashat Bamidbar. The Main Themes: The census taking of the Jewish people, per tribe. The areas of encampments of each tribe. The […]
Summary of Leviticus: Chapters 19-27
This article is an excerpt from our book Buy Here Parashat Kedoshim Verses: 64 [Siman:מי זהב ] Haftorah:[1] Ezekiel 20:2-20 Number of Mitzvot: There are a total of 51 Mitzvot in Parashat Kedoshim; 13 positive commands and 38 negative commands. The following are the commands in the chronological order […]
Summary of Leviticus: Chapters 12-18
This article is an excerpt from our book Buy Here Parashat Tazria Verses:67 [Siman: בניה] Haftorah: Kings 2 4:42-5:19 Number of Mitzvot: There are a total of Seven Mitzvot in Parashat Tazria; Five positive commands and Two negative commands. The following are the commands in the chronological order that […]
The secret life of Avraham Avinu & Dealing with spiritual inferiority complex
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Summary of Leviticus: Chapters 1-11
This article is an excerpt from our book Buy Here Parashat Vayikra Verses:111 [Siman: דעואל] Haftorah: Isaiah 43:21-44:23 Number of Mitzvot: There are a total of Sixteen Mitzvot in Parashat Vayikra; Eleven positive commands and Five negative commands. The following are the commands in the chronological order that they are […]
One who forgot to light Shabbos candles before Shekia-Asking a gentile to light-Part 2
Having a gentile light on one’s behalf:[1] If a woman [or man[2]] [Chas Veshalom[3]] forgot to light candles before Bein Hashmashos [i.e. sunset] and remembered during the period of Bein Hashmashos [i.e. before nightfall, Tzeis Hakochavim], then one may permit her [or him] to ask a gentile to light the […]
