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: [Monday, 8th Mar Cheshvan, 5781] What number jaundice is considered too high for a Bris to be able […]
Ask the Rav: The number level of jaundice/bilirubin for which a Bris must be delayed
Question: [Monday, 8th Mar Cheshvan, 5781] What number jaundice is considered too high for a Bris to be able to be done on a baby? Answer: While it is clear from the Shulchan Aruch that yellowness, known as jaundice, is considered a type of illness for which we abstain […]
Greeting the Opposite Gender
May one extend greetings to a woman, such as saying Shalom, good morning, good evening, or how are you?[1] One may not ask a woman at all as to her wellbeing.[2] This applies even if one does so indirectly, through a messenger. It is forbidden to send greetings even through […]
Ask the Rav: 1) Forgot Mashiv Haruach and remembered right away; 2) No spit by Aleinu; 3) During prayer thought time of Shema had passed
Question: [Monday, 15th Mar Cheshvan, 5781] If one forgot to say Mashiv Haruach Umorid Hageshem, and remembered at the end of the blessing prior to saying Hashem’s name. Should he go back and say it, should he say it then, or she just continue? Answer: According to the rulings […]
Hafrashas Challah-Saying “Harei Zu Challah”
Saying “Harei Zu Challah”:[1] After one separates a Kezayis of dough she is to say “Hareiy Zu Challah” or “This is Challah”. Bedieved if was not said:[2] If one did not say “Hareiy Zu Challah” but had in mind for it to become Challah, it is nevertheless valid. [If, however, […]
From the Rav’s Desk: The Torah source for wearing masks
Question: [Sunday, 14th Mar Cheshvan, 5781] What is the Torah source for wearing masks? Meaning, aside for the general obligation to guard one’s health is prescribed by doctors is there any specific source in Torah that discusses the wearing of masks during an epidemic of which I am sure there […]
Modeh Ani: History, details, and Positions
Saying Modeh Ani:[1] Immediately upon awakening, even prior to washing ones hands[2], it is proper[3] to [accustom oneself[4] to] say Modeh Ani.[5] The reason for reciting Modeh Ani: This is done in order to remember that Hashem is standing over him and motivate him to get up with alacrity.[6] Alternatively, […]
Shmuel 1-Chapter 20: Dovid runs away from Shaul
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com Chapter 20: Dovid runs away from Shaul 1. Dovid runs away from Shaul: Dovid ran away from Navos which weas in Rama. 2. Dovid and Yehonason debate the threat from Shaul: He approached Yehonason and told him: What […]
Are children to be educated to wash their hands after doing the actions that require washing by an adult
2. Are children to be educated to wash their hands after doing the actions that require washing by an adult? *See our corresponding Sefer “Awaking like a Jew” Chapter 5 for further details on this subject! A. List of actions that require washing of the hands:[1] The following actions require […]
Children Morning washing-Neigal Vaaser
Check out our Amazon Sefarim Shop * This article is an excerpt from the above book WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Sponsor an Article Donate 1. Morning washing-Neigal Vaaser: *See our corresponding Sefer “Awaking like a Jew” Chapter 3-4 for further details on this subject! A. Do children need to wash […]
