Kavana in Birchas Hamazon:[1] Understanding the meaning of the words: If one does not know the meaning of the words that he is saying in Birchas Hamazon, such as due to his lack of understanding of the language, then he does not fulfill his obligation.[2] Some Poskim[3] rule that this […]
The obligation to concentrate when reciting Birchas Hamazon
Kavana in Birchas Hamazon:[1] Understanding the meaning of the words: If one does not know the meaning of the words that he is saying in Birchas Hamazon, such as due to his lack of understanding of the language, then he does not fulfill his obligation.[2] Some Poskim[3] rule that this […]
The laws of Covering the Hair-Audio Shiur
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The Mitzvah of Yibum and the mystical world of Gilgulim
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Drying one’s body after Mikveh or a cold shower on Shabbos-Part 1
Drying one’s body after Mikveh or a cold shower on Shabbos: One who immerses in a Mikveh on Shabbos, or takes a cold shower in mitigating circumstances [i.e. heat duress; remove sweat or dirt][1], must be careful to avoid transgressing prohibitions involved in the drying process of the water that […]
Drying one’s body after Mikveh or a cold shower on Shabbos
Drying one’s body after Mikveh or a cold shower on Shabbos: One who immerses in a Mikveh on Shabbos, or takes a cold shower in mitigating circumstances [i.e. heat duress; remove sweat or dirt][1], must be careful to avoid transgressing prohibitions involved in the drying process of the water that […]
Cases that Bal Tashchis not apply
Cases that Bal Tashchis not apply?[1] It is Biblically forbidden to damage or destroy any item that can serve of benefit to man[2], unless one of the following exceptions apply: Destroying an item for fixing purposes:[3] The above prohibition only applies when one desires to destroy or damage an item […]
The Jewish Daca controversy: Is Patzua Daca written with a Hei or Alef?
The Daka controversy: Is Patzua Daka written wit a Hei or Alef?[1] Introduction: Every word and letter in a Sefer Torah must be exact, and follow the Halachic tradition. If even one letter is missing, or written incorrectly, or is added and not meant to be there, the entire Torah […]
The Jewish Daka controversy: Is Patzua Daka written with a Hei or Alef?
The Daka controversy: Is Patzua Daka written wit a Hei or Alef?[1] Introduction: Every word and letter in a Sefer Torah must be exact, and follow the Halachic tradition. If even one letter is missing, or written incorrectly, or is added and not meant to be there, the entire Torah […]
Skipping parts of Davening in order to Daven Shemoneh Esrei with Minyan:
Skipping parts of Davening in order to Daven Shemoneh Esrei with Minyan: Letter of law:[1] [From the letter of the law] one who arrives late to Shul for Shacharis is required to skip Pesukei Dezimra in order so he be able to Daven Shemoneh Esrei with the congregation.[2] This, however, […]
