Should the Sandek wear the Tallis over his head or should he rather wear a hat over it? Seemingly, there is no need to wear it over the head as it is simply worn for reasons of honor and respect of the occasion[1], and not for the sake of the […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Shaalos Veteshuvos on Peyos & More
Placing the Peyos behind or covering ears Placing the Peyos behind or covering ears:[1] A person should avoid covering his ears with his Peyos during Shemoneh Esrei and throughout Davening. [Some[2] learn that one is to be particular in this throughout the day and not just during prayer. Some[3] learn […]
Special reading laws for the Torah portion of Ki Savo
Check out our Amazon Sefarim Shop * This article is an excerpt from the above book WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Sponsor an Article The Torah portion of Ki Savo:[1] In the sixth Aliyah the Torah portion discussing the curses is read. Avoiding an interval by the curses: The custom[2] is […]
Chai Elul-The occurrences and Directives
This article is an excerpt from the above Sefer *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Donate Buy in Paperback or Kindle Buy on Apple Books Purchase on our website WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Sponsor an Article Chai Elul:[1] The occurrences: The Maharal of Prague, who was the […]
Daily Chumash Thursday Ki Savo – The blessings and curses on Har Gerizim and Har Eival
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Daily Tanach Thursday Sefer Melachim 1 – Chapter 2: Avyasar the Kohen is exiled by Shlomo
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The law of if one changed the wording of a blessing
Changing Nussach – Matbeias Chachamim:[1] The wording of all the blessings were established by Ezra the scribe and his Beis Din.[2] The general rule is as follows: Whoever changes from this wording that was established by the sages [i.e. Matbeia Shetavu Chachamim] is making an error[3], and does not fulfill […]
May a Jew work for a gentile owned store, or company which sells non-Kosher products?
May a Jew work for a gentile owned store, or company which sells non-Kosher products? Working in a store or company that sells non-Kosher food raises the question of the prohibition against doing business with non-Kosher foods[1], and the prohibition against benefiting from foods prohibited in benefit [i.e. Basar Bechalav […]
How much hair is forbidden to be removed from the Peyos area?
How much hair is forbidden to be removed from the Peyos area? Some Poskim[1] rule that it is permitted for one to remove hair from the Peyos area so long as 40 hairs remain in the area. Other Poskim[2], however, rule that one is biblically liable if he removes even […]
Placing the Peyos behind or covering ears
Placing the Peyos behind or covering ears:[1] A person should avoid covering his ears with his Peyos during Shemoneh Esrei and throughout Davening. [Some[2] learn that one is to be particular in this throughout the day and not just during prayer. Some[3] learn that this means that one is not […]