Parshas Tetzaveh When running away from sin there is no place for political correctness (Likkutei Sichos Vol. 16 Sicha 2) In Parshas Tetzaveh, we learn of the garments of the priests. A regular priest had four priestly garments which he would wear during his temple service while the high priest […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Giving counseling sessions on Erev Shabbos in afternoon
Question: [Thursday, 9th Adar 1, 5782] I work as a therapist, and I would like to know if I may schedule counseling sessions for Friday afternoon. I am asking because I understood that ideally you are not supposed to work on Friday afternoon. Is this type of work also included […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Giving counseling sessions on Erev Shabbos in afternoon
Question: [Thursday, 9th Adar 1, 5782] I work as a therapist, and I would like to know if I may schedule counseling sessions for Friday afternoon. I am asking because I understood that ideally you are not supposed to work on Friday afternoon. Is this type of work also included […]
Calling up someone for Maftir if he does not know how to read the Haftorah
Calling up someone for Maftir if he does not know how to read the Haftorah:[1] The dispute in Poskim: Some Poskim[2] rule that it is permitted to call up for Maftir an individual who does not know to read the Haftorah, and then have another individual read the Haftorah [with […]
Calling up someone for Maftir if he does not know how to read the Haftorah
Calling up someone for Maftir if he does not know how to read the Haftorah:[1] The dispute in Poskim: Some Poskim[2] rule that it is permitted to call up for Maftir an individual who does not know to read the Haftorah, and then have another individual read the Haftorah [with […]
5. Dislocated or broken arm or leg
This article is an excerpt from To purchase this Sefer, click here 5. Dislocated or broken arm or leg:[1] Note: In all cases that doctors say that the dislocation or break is lethally dangerous one may obviously desecrate Shabbos to heal it immediately as explained in Chapter 1. A. Dislocation: Rubbing […]
4. Stomach care
This article is an excerpt from To purchase this Sefer, click here 4. Stomach care: A. Inducing vomiting:[1] For no medical purpose: It is forbidden to induce oneself to vomit for a non-healing purpose even during the week because doing so wastes the food that was in his stomach, as by […]
3. A sore throat
This article is an excerpt from To purchase this Sefer, click here 3. A sore throat:[1] Gargling oil: One who has a sore throat may not gargle oil, which means to retain oil in his mouth [for a period of time] prior to swallowing it as doing so is evident that […]
2. Mouth and Teeth ailments
This article is an excerpt from To purchase this Sefer, click here 2. Mouth and Teeth ailments: A. Removing an aching tooth:[1] A toothache which has made one weak: Based on the laws of the different levels of severity of illnesses listed in Chapter 2, one who has a tooth ache […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Must one pay for the elevator condo fee [i.e. Vaad Bayit] if he always uses the stairs or lives by the ground floor
Question: [Wednesday, 8th Adar 1, 5782] We have a year’s long dispute in our apartment building with the building management regarding if those who live by the entrance or who only use the stairs need to contribute towards payment for the elevator maintenance and monthly electricity bill. He of course […]