Not touch the washing water:[1] One must be [very[2]] careful[3] not to touch the water in the vessel before washing[4] as one who does so contaminates the water with his hands [and is considered as if it was already used and is hence invalid for washing[5]]. Thus, one must be […]
What is the law if one accidentally touched the Neigal Vaaser water when washing in the morning after awakening?
Not touch the washing water used for morning hand washing after awakening:[1] One must be [very[2]] careful[3] not to touch the water in the vessel before washing[4] as one who does so contaminates the water with his hands [and is considered as if it was already used and is hence […]
Shmuel 1-Chapter 26: A second confrontation with Shaul
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com Chapter 26: A second confrontation with Shaul 1. Shaul has a change of heart and chases after Dovid a second time: The people of Zifim came [a second time[1]] to Shaul, who was at that time located in […]
Shmuel 1-Chapter 25: The passing of Shmuel and the story of Naval
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com Chapter 25: The passing of Shmuel and the story of Naval 1. Shmuel passes away: Shmuel passed away, and all the Jewish people gathered and eulogized him. They buried him in his home in Rama. After this occurred, […]
Shmuel 1-Chapter 24: Shaul makes peace with Dovid and ends his quest to take his life
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com Chapter 24: Shaul makes peace with Dovid and ends his quest to take his life 1. Dovid hides in the desert of Ein Gedi and Shaul is informed: Dovid escaped from that area and went to dwell in […]
Shmuel 1-Chapter 23: Dovid’s further escapes from Shaul
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com Chapter 23: Dovid’s further escapes from Shaul 1. The battle against the Philistines in the city of Kiela: Dovid was informed that the Philistines were battling in the city of Kiela and that they were looting the storehouses […]
Q&A on Parsha-Parshas Toldos
Parshas Toldos Pesukim: 106 [Siman:עלו ] Haftorah: Malachi 1 1:1-2:7 Number of Mitzvos: There are no Positive or Negative commands mentioned in Parshas Toldos. The birth of Yaakov and Eisav: Why does the verse repeat that Avraham was the father of Yitzchak? How old was Yitzchak when he […]
Parshas Toldos-Torah Or-Selected Teachings: 1) The attribute of Yitzchak in contrast to that of Avraham Avin; 2) Loving the opposite nature; 3) How can one be commanded to love God?
Parshas Toldos[1] 1st Mamar “Eileh Toldos Yitzchak” 1. Mamar Eileh Toldos Yitzchak:[2] A. The attribute of Yitzchak in contrast to that of Avraham Avinu:[3] Avraham Avinu comes from the right side, which is described in scripture as “And the right side embraces me.” This is in contrast to Yitzchak Avinu, […]
Chassidic story & lesson for Parshas Toldos-Rabbi Hillel of Paritch, versus the greatest sinner of the town
Chassidic story & lesson for Parshas Toldos There’s nothing wrong with emotion, lust, and pleasure. The question is, what is it for? In Parshas Toldos we learn of the pregnancy of our matriarch Rivka and the difficulty that she had in carrying the twins, Yaakov and Eisav. As the Midrash […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Are the new Shabbos lamps really ok to use?
Purchase “From Rav’s Desk” Q&A’s 3 Volumes* *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Reddit Email Join Daily Halacha distribution list Sponsor an Episode Donate Question: [Thursday, 3rd Kisleiv, 5781] Is it permitted to use http://www.shabbulb.com/ on Shabbos? Basically, it is a LED lightbulb […]
