Op-Ed The definition of a Chassid-May the real Chassid please stand up! by Rabbi Yaakov Goldstein The Rebbe Rayatz states that the Alef Beis of Chassidus is the service of prayer as well as refining one’s character.[1] This really got me thinking, as it basically means that having […]
Parshas Vayishlach-Parsha Bee
Parshas Vayishlach Pesukim: 154 Haftorah: Ovdia 1:1-21 Number of Mitzvos: There is a total of One Mitzvah in Parshas Vayishlach; Zero positive command and One negative commands. The following are the commands in the order listed by the Sefer Hachinuch. Negative: Mitzvah 3/Negative 1: Not to eat the Gid […]
Parshas Vayishlach-Torah Or-Selected Teachings
Parshas Vayoshlach-Torah Or-Selected Teachings[1] 1st Mamar “Vayishlach Yaakov Melachaim” 1. Vayishlach Yaakov Melachaim:[2] See Volume 1 of our Chassidishe Parsha Torah Or Series under Parsha Vayishlach where we covered the following matters of this Mamar in detail: The root of Yaakov and Eisav The secret spiritual mission intended by Yaakov […]
Chassidic story & lesson for Parshas Vayishlach-Accepting truth over politics and personal ego even when it hurts
Chassidic story & lesson for Parshas Vayishlach Accepting truth over politics and personal ego even when it hurts In Parshas Vayishlach we learn of how Eisav had traveled with 400 warriors to battle against his brother Jacob and annihilate him and his entire family. In the end, the charm and […]
Should one do “Iskafya” on Shabbos and refrain from delving into lavish delicacies?
Should one do “Iskafya[1]” on Shabbos and refrain from delving into lavish delicacies?[2] It is clear that both on the Halachic[3] and esoteric[4] aspects of the Torah it is a Mitzvah to embellish in Oneg Shabbos, by eating delicacies and drinking fine beverages, and the concept of sanctifying oneself with […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Resting items on top of a pot plant
Question: [Thursday, 17th Kisleiv 5781] Is it permitted on Shabbos for me to rest my Siddur on a pot plant? I have many pot plants in my yard sitting on the gate and they are a perfect height for me to rest my Siddur on when I Daven there on […]
From the Rav’s Desk: 1) Resting items on top of a pot plant; 2) How to distribute the Kiddush wine to the listeners
Question: [Thursday, 17th Kisleiv 5781] Is it permitted on Shabbos for me to rest my Siddur on a pot plant? I have many pot plants in my yard sitting on the gate and they are a perfect height for me to rest my Siddur on when I Daven there on […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Bnei Bris in Bentching
Question: [Wednesday, 16th Kisleiv 5781] I work in an office with goyim and would like to know what I should say in Bentching when it comes to the parentheses (Bnei Bris) by the Harachaman’s. Should I say it because there are Gentiles around or should I not say it being […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Replacing your Zabla judge
Purchase “From Rav’s Desk” Q&A’s 3 Volumes* Check out our Amazon Sefarim Shop *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Reddit Email Sponsor an Article Question: I have a monetary dispute with a friend, and we decided to take her to a Zabla Beis […]
From the Rav’s Desk: 1) Replacing your Zabla judge; 2) Bnei Bris in Bentching
Question: [Wednesday, 16th Kisleiv 5781] I have a monetary dispute with a friend, and we decided to take her to a Zabla Beis Din. After I chose my judge I had a change of heart and would like to choose someone else instead. May I do so? Answer: It depends […]
