May a man send a present to a woman? A man is to avoid sending gifts to a widow or any single woman.[1] Likewise, some Poskim[2] rule one is to avoid sending gifts to even to a married woman due to Sheilas Shalom.[3] However, when doing so without any intent […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Saying Elokeinu when there is Nesias Kapayim-Duchaning
Question: [Tuesday, 8th Kisleiv, 5781] If by Nesias Kapayim there is only one Kohan who went up to Duchan what is the Chazzan to read when he reaches the section of Kohanim? Should he say the entire paragraph of Elokeinu out loud as usual, or should he say it quietly, […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Saying Elokeinu when there is Nesias Kapayim-Duchaning
Question: [Tuesday, 8th Kisleiv, 5781] If by Nesias Kapayim there is only one Kohan who went up to Duchan what is the Chazzan to read when he reaches the section of Kohanim? Should he say the entire paragraph of Elokeinu out loud as usual, or should he say it quietly, […]
The reasons for the prohibition of eating milk and meat
The reasons for the prohibition of eating milk and meat: The Mefarshim and Poskim mention several reasons behind why G-d prohibited the mixture of meat and milk: Chok: Some[1] explain that the true reason behind this prohibition is beyond the understanding of a human, and it is hence deemed as […]
The reasons for the prohibition of eating milk and meat
The reasons for the prohibition of eating milk and meat: The Mefarshim and Poskim mention several reasons behind why G-d prohibited the mixture of meat and milk: Chok: Some[1] explain that the true reason behind this prohibition is beyond the understanding of a human, and it is hence deemed as […]
Products of non-kosher gelatin with an Orthodox Rabbinical supervision
Question: [Monday, 7th Kisleiv, 5781] I found a liquid vitamin supplement product called xxxxxxx that is made from non-Kosher gelatin under the Rabbinical supervision of an Orthodox rabbi in xxxxxx, named xxxxx. I wanted to know if this is reliable? Answer: It should not be consumed by anyone who eats […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Products of non-kosher gelatin with an Orthodox Rabbinical supervision
Question: [Monday, 7th Kisleiv, 5781] I found a liquid vitamin supplement product called xxxxxxx that is made from non-Kosher gelatin under the Rabbinical supervision of an Orthodox rabbi in xxxxxx, named xxxxx. I wanted to know if this is reliable? Answer: It should not be consumed by anyone who eats […]
The Laws of Shechita-First Draft Summary
The Laws of Shechita-First Draft Summary The following chapter is a first draft of notes which an incomplete summary of the laws of Shechita The History of Shechita: The Rambam[1] rules that the Mitzvah of Shechita, ritually slaughtering an animal, only began to take effect on livestock after the […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Haircut on Motzei Shabbos
Question: [Motzei Shabbos, 6th Kisleiv, 5781] May one get a haircut on Motzei Shabbos? My son is not home from yeshiva that often and because of the short Friday we have not had time to give him a haircut on Erev Shabbos. May I give him a haircut on Motzei […]
From the Rav’s Desk: 1) Haircut on Motzei Shabbos; 2) Covering chairs to protect from rain on Shabbos
Question: [Motzei Shabbos, 6th Kisleiv, 5781] May one get a haircut on Motzei Shabbos? My son is not home from yeshiva that often and because of the short Friday we have not had time to give him a haircut on Erev Shabbos. May I give him a haircut on Motzei […]
