Question: [Sunday, 13th Kisleiv 5781] Is it permitted for one to give a speech in a shul with his back facing the Aron kodesh? Answer: Yes, it is permitted to do so. Although we do not sit with our backs facing the Aron [unless the Bima is between the Aron […]
From the Rav’s Desk: 1) Giving a speech with back to Aron 2) Lighting from flame of Yartzite candle
Question: [Sunday, 13th Kisleiv 5781] Is it permitted for one to give a speech in a shul with his back facing the Aron kodesh? Answer: Yes, it is permitted to do so. Although we do not sit with our backs facing the Aron [unless the Bima is between the Aron […]
May one enter Sefarim into a bathroom?
May one enter Sefarim into a bathroom?[1] It is forbidden to enter revealed Sefarim or Tefillin into a bathroom due to it being a belittlement to the Sefarim. If the Sefarim are covered, then at times it is allowed to enter the Sefer into the bathroom. This depends on whether […]
Shmuel 1-Chapter 29: Dovid joins the Philistines in battle and then returns
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com Chapter 29: Dovid joins the Philistines in battle and then returns 1. The positions of the armies of the Philistines and the Jewish people: The Philistines gathered in the area of Afeika, while the Jewish people gathered near […]
Shmuel 1-Chapter 28: Shaul consults with a woman who practices Ov
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com Chapter 28: Shaul consults with a woman who practices Ov 1. The Philistines prepared to battle the Jewish people with the “help” of the Dovid: It was in those days that the Philistines gathered their army together to […]
Shmuel 1-Chapter 27: Dovid moves to the land of the Philistines and annihilates the gentile nations
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com Chapter 27: Dovid moves to the land of the Philistines and annihilates the gentile nations 1. Dovid escapes to the land of the Philistines: Dovid said to himself, that while he has managed to escape Saul’s grasp until […]
Nikur: The forbidden fats and areas of the cowt that need to be removed
Chapter 6: Nikur 1. To which animals do the laws of Cheilev apply?[1] Cheilev is only forbidden by Biheimos, such as ox, sheep, and goat. It does not apply to other animals. It does not apply to birds. 2. What is Cheilev? Any fat which fulfills the following conditions is […]
The laws of Treifos: Understanding Chalak/Glat Kosher meat, Tzomes Hagidin, Buka Deutma, Sirchos
Chapter 9: Treifos 1. The 8 Treifos: The acronym of the eight Treifos: Derusa: Nekuva Chaseira Netula Kerua Nefula Pesuka Shevura Derusa: Is an animal which received a puncturing due to an attack by a predator. It is only considered a Derusa if it was punctured by the forelegs of […]
Parshas Vayeitzei Parsha Bee for kids and adults-Q&A on the Parsha for the Shabbos table
Parshas Vayeitzei Pesukim: 148 Haftorah: Hosheia 11:7-12:14 Number of Mitzvos: There are no Positive or Negative commands mentioned in Parshas Toldos. Yaakov travels to Charan From which city did Yaakov travel? To which city did Yaakov travel? Why did Yaakov stop to sleep in the midst of traveling? […]
Parshas Vayeitzei-Torah Or-Selected Teachings: 1) The meaning of a stone becoming the house of G-d; 2) Function of Yaakov; 3) Purpose of Creation and more
Parshas Vayeitzei-Torah Or-Selected Teachings[1] Mamar “Veshavti Beshalom El Beis Avi” 1. Veshavti Beshalom El Beis Avi:[2] A. The meaning of a stone becoming the house of G-d: The question: On Yaakov’s journey to Charan, he famously fell asleep on a stone which he made into a monument and promised that […]
