Chapter 7: Prophecy Halacha 1: The fundament of prophecy in Judaism and who is eligible for it It is a fundament of the Jewish faith that G-d provides prophecy to humans. Who is eligible for prophecy: Prophecy is only given to a person with the following characteristics: He is a […]
Tanya Chapter 49: The three contractions, their purpose, and how to reciprocate a love for G-d
Buy Now-The Daily Tanya Summary Vol. 2 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Sign up for Daily link via Whatsapp Sponsor an Episode Donate Chapter 49: The three contractions, their purpose, and how to reciprocate a love for G-d 18th Iyar/(LY) 17th Iyar The three general Tzimtzumim-Contractions: The many contractions: In general, there […]
The Avos-The parents of all Israel
Avos “Only three of our ancestors are called the Avos, and these are Avraham, Yitzchak and Yaakov.” The Shevatim are not considered our Avos even if one comes from a direct lineage from the Shevet. The reason for this is because every Jew has a spiritual inheritance received from our […]
The imprint of an Aveira gets on Hashem when one attaches to Him
The imprint of an Aveira gets on Hashem when one attaches to Him:[1] When one sins and then Davens to Hashem, attaching to Him through prayer, the imprint of the Aveira Kevayachol gets onto Hashem. This is similar to a dirty stamp which is placed onto wax, in which case […]
Baal Shem Tov-The proper reaction when witnessing another perform a transgression
Baal Shem Tov-The proper reaction when witnessing another perform a transgression:[1] When one sees another Jew performing a transgression, or hears of such a transgression having been performed, one’s immediate reaction should be to try to find that sin within his soul. It may not be the exact sin in […]
One only sins due to a spirit of insanity-Ruach Shtus
One only sins due to a spirit of insanity-Ruach Shtus:[1] The Sages[2] state that a person does not transgress a sin unless a spirit of folly enters him. This means that the person sins due to being cloudy minded and not thinking through the reality of the results of his […]
The severity of Rabbinical transgressions
The severity of Rabbinical transgressions:[1] Although Rabbinical commands and decrees were not directly commanded by Hashem and the Torah, transgressing them is very severe, and has spiritual effect just like a Biblical transgression. The Alter Rebbe states in Tanya that one who transgresses even a light Rabbinical prohibition is separated […]
Signing a more than three year employment contract-Changing employers/jobs every three years
Working for the same employer for three years and signing an employment contract:[1] Some Poskim[2] rule that an employee, including a worker, teacher, [Sofer[3]], or servant, is not[4] to hire himself out to work for the same employer in his home[5] on a permanent[6] basis for more[7] than three years.[8] […]
Rambam, Mishneh Torah, Hilchos Yesodei Hatorah, Chapter 6: The names of G-d
Chapter 6: The names of G-d Halacha 1: The prohibition against destroying the name of G-d Anyone who destroys [i.e. erases] one of the holy names of G-d receives biblical lashes. Halacha 2: The seven names There are total of seven names of G-d under the above transgression: Yud Kei […]
Concepts in Kabbalah and Chassidus: Avraham Avinu
Avraham Avinu: Avram and Avraham:[1] Avram represents the level of Seichel Hanelam Mekol Raayon. The purpose is for this level to becomes revealed in the lower worlds. This revelation of Avraham’s level however could not take place until he circumcised himself, as the Arla allowed nurture of Kelipos from the […]
Tanya Chapter 48: Contemplating the creation and its Soveiv and Mimalei Divine lights
Chapter 48: Contemplating the creation and its Soveiv and Mimalei Divine lights 14th Iyar/11th Iyar Contemplating G-d’s light is infinite: When an intellectual individual contemplates the greatness of the infinite G-d, [he will come to the realization] that His Divine light and vitality, in truth has no end or […]
Sins separates one from G-d
Separates one from G-d:[1] Every sin is likened to idolatry and separates one’s soul from G-d for that moment. When one sins, he is more distanced from Hashem then even the Kelipos and Sitra Achra. He is more distanced than idolatry, impure animals and creatures. [1] Tanya chapter 24 Bookmark
Concepts in Kabbalah and Chassidus: Aveira-Transgression and sin
Aveira: Separates one from G-d:[1] Every sin is likened to idolatry and separates one’s soul from G-d for that moment. When one sins, he is more distanced from Hashem then even the Kelipos and Sitra Achra. He is more distanced than idolatry, impure animals and creatures. Rabbinical sins:[2] Although Rabbinical […]
Yeshayahu/Isaiah Chapter 11: The personality of the Messiah and the future era
Chapter 11: The personality of the Messiah and future era 1. The personality of the Messiah His lineage: The Messiah will come from the descendants of Yishaiy. His wisdom: The spirit of Hashem and a spirit of wisdom and understanding will rest upon him. His judgment: He will have a […]
Kelipos causes depression
Kelipos causes depression:[1] One whose soul carries a lot of Kelipos has a predisposition to be depressed. It can cause a person anxiety without any justified reason. The true reason is due to the Kelipos, as the Kelipos draw Atzvus. [Simcha shel Mitzvah and Teshuvah are able to nullify these […]
The difference between the service of man versus angels
The difference between the service of man versus angels:[1] The angels are referred to as animals, both wild [Chayos] and domestic, as the verse states “Upnei Aryeh El Hayamin, Upnei Shur Mihasmol.” The reason for this is because the angles do not have freedom of choice, and their love and […]
Do angels eat?
Do angels eat?[1] Just as humans and animals require food to survive, similarly angels require spiritual food and sustenance for their existence. The spiritual food of the angels is the light of G-dliness that shines towards them from above. This spiritual sustenance eventually becomes the source of physical food. [1] […]
The bodies of angels
Bodies:[1] Angels have bodies. This is called their Ruach. The bodies are made of Ruach and Eish. It is because they have bodies that they are able to have their voice heard, an actual physical voice. Likewise they can invest themselves in bodies and be seen in bodies as is […]
Angels-Birth and death within prayer
Birth and death within prayer:[1] Many myriads of angels die and are reborn within their daily praise of G-d. They burn within the great revelation of G-dliness which arouses within them a boundless feeling of passion and G-d then revives them. This is the meaning of the verse “Yotzer Mesharsim”, […]
Angels-Their function, purpose, figure, gender, lifespan and more
Angels: Messengers:[1] The term Malach means emissary, as angels are considered messengers of Hashem. Similar to animal kingdom:[2] Angels are called animals, domestic and wild, as the verse states “And the face of the lion to the right, and the face of the ox to the left.” The reason for […]
Rambam, Mishneh Torah, The division of the mitzvah’s and chapters
The division of the mitzvah’s and chapters 1. The 14 books: This title has been divided into 14 books. The first book-Mada: Includes all of the commands relating to the fundamentals of Judaism, which a person must know before anything else such as God’s unity, and the prohibition of idolatry […]
Yeshayahu/Isaiah Chapter 10: Injustice, Ashur, Repentance
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Tanya Chapter 47: The daily Exodus
Buy Now-The Daily Tanya Summary Vol. 2 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Sign up for Daily link via Whatsapp Sponsor an Episode Donate Chapter 47: The daily Exodus 13th Iyar/(LY) 10th Iyar The daily Exodus: The sages teach us that in every generation, and every day, a person is obligated to imagine […]
The various forms of love of G-d
Two loves: There are two levels of love, one comes on its own and it has no request of passion to attach [as it already feels the attachment]. The other where it desires the attachment. One is to have this passion to attach to Hashem in prayer and then learn […]
Love of Hashem is the wing to elevate one’s Mitzvos to Heaven
The wings that elevate the Mitzvos:[1] The Zohar states that love and fear of G-d are the wings that elevate the Mitzvos to the upper worlds, and cause their Divine unification [i.e. Yichudim]. This means that the love which motivates the Mitzvah, which is the longing to attach and cleave […]
How to arouse love for G-d
Contemplate how the matter is good for you:[1] Love is created through contemplation of Hashem. However, in order for this contemplation to bring an emotional fruition one must contemplate how Hashem is good for him and how attaching to Him is beneficial. Contemplations that arouse love of Hashem: He is […]
Impossible to love G-d without fearing him
Impossible to have love without fear:[1] Fear of Hashem is the gateway for achieving love of G-d. One who does not have fear of G-d, cannot achieve love, and if he feels love, it is not real and is a fiction of his hearts imagination. Love of Hashem is given […]
Concepts in Kabbalah and Chassidus: Ahavas Hashem
Ahavas Hashem: Ahava Betaanugim is higher than Yirah Ilah, Bittul Bemetzius. Accordingly the seder is Yirah Tataa, Ahavah, Yira Ila and Ahava Betanuim.[1] Impossible to have love without fear:[2] Fear of Hashem is the gateway for achieving love of G-d. One who does not have fear of G-d, cannot […]
Age: Man’s years are split to three
Age: Man’s years are split to three:[1] Man’s years are split to three periods in terms of his challenges in service of G-d due to forbidden lusts and pleasures. These three periods correspond to the three partners in creation of man. The first period of a man’s life is his […]
Concepts in Kabbalah and Chassidus: Adam Kadmon-A”K
Adam Kadmon/A”K: The word Adam Kadmon means the Primordial man. It is the first level revealed after the first Tzimtzum. Memutzah-intermediary: A”K serves as an intermediary between the limited worlds and G-d’s infinite light.[1] Nevertheless this is not a true Memutzeh which is incorporated of the two aspects, as A”K […]
Tanya Chapter 46: A mirrored love- reciprocating the love that G-d has for you
Buy Now-The Daily Tanya Summary Vol. 2 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Sign up for Daily link via Whatsapp Sponsor an Episode Donate Chapter 46: A mirrored love- reciprocating the love that G-d has for you 9th Iyar/(LY) 4th Iyar Another meditation which can arouse a most captivating love: Easy and […]
Adam Harishon-His Divine level
Adam Harishon: Chazal say he was one hundred stories tall. This means that he had level of Chochmah and Binah which is 100.[1] Higher than Rashbi:[2] Adam Harishon had a Neshama of Atzilus within Atzilus. Higher than Rashbi. [1] Likkutei Torah Vezos Habracha 93B [2] Tzav 8b Bookmark
Ayin Beis-Everything is Elokus-G-dliness
Everything is Elokus:[1] All creations, even physical, are actual G-dliness which have become course and Megusham. Thus, all is truly Elokus. [The novelty of this statement is not only that all creations are like naught in comparison to G-d, and are all nullified in the presence of his existence and […]
Aba-The level of Chochmah
Aba: The word Aba literally means father. In Kabala it refers to the level of Chochmah of Atzilus. It is called Aba as similar to a father which gives the germ or seed of the child to the mother, so too Chochmah gives the seed to Bina. Bookmark
Aaron Hakohen-His spiritual purpose, root, and function
Aaron Hakohen: Aaron was the brother of Moshe and was appointed as the high priest. The root level of Ahron Hakohen:[1] Aron’s ability to bless the Jewish people is a result of his soul root in Rav Chesed. Rav Chesed is a level of Divine kindness which is above […]
Tanya Chapter 45: Arousing love through compassion
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Tanya Chapter 44: Loving Hashem-The love for life & love for your father
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From the Rav’s Desk: Is it permitted to purchase new clothing during Sefira?
Question: [Tuesday, 24th Nissan, 5781] Am I allowed to buy new clothing during Sefira? Answer: Although some are accustomed to be stringent against buying clothing of importance during the period of Sefira, practically it is permitted for one to purchase new clothing during Sefira without restriction. Explanation: There is no […]
Hakdama-Rambam’s introduction to Mishnah Torah
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Accidentally said Morid Hageshem or Visein Tal Umatar Livracha after the first day of Pesach
1. Morid Hatal:[1] In Nussach Sefarad and Arizal, in Musaf of the first day of Pesach one stops reciting Mashiv Haruach Umorid Hageshem and rather recites Morid Hatal. The Gabbai is to announce prior to the silent Shemoneh Esrei of Musaf that Morid Hatal is to be said. If one […]
Rambam Mishneh Torah Hilchos Melachim Umilchamos, Chapter 12: The times of the Messiah
Halacha 1: No change in nature A person should not believe that there will be a change in the nature of the world in the future ever. Rather, the world will act in his natural order. Those verses in Scripture which depict a supernatural order of the world are mere […]
Shabbos-Daily Chitas [Chumash, Tanya] & Rambam Summaries [1st Iyar 5783]
Donate Subscribe for Daily Email Shabbos, 1st Iyar 5783/April 22, 2023 Share on whatsapp WhatsApp Share on telegram Telegram Share on email Email Share on facebook Facebook Share on twitter Twitter Share on print Print Purchase Sefer Parshas Tazria Metzora-Shevi’i The impurity of Shichvas Zera: A man who releases […]
Tanya Chapter 43: The two loves and two Fears
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Friday-Daily Chitas [Chumash, Tanya] & Rambam Summaries [30th of Nissan 5783]
Donate Subscribe for Daily Email Shabbos, 11th Adar 5783/March 4, 2023 Share on whatsapp WhatsApp Share on telegram Telegram Share on email Email Share on facebook Facebook Share on twitter Twitter Share on print Print Purchase Sefer Parshas Tazria-Metzora-Shishi The laws of Tzaraas on a house: Hashem spoke to Moshe […]
Rambam, Mishneh Torah, Hilchos Melachim Umilchamos, Chapter 11: The King Messiah
Chapter 11: The King Messiah Halacha 1: The actions to be performed by the Messiah Re-instilling the Davidic dynasty: The Messiah will re-instill the monarchy of David to its original state of power. Building the temple: The Messiah will rebuild the Temple. Gathering the dispersed of Israel: The Messiah will […]
Thursday-Daily Chitas [Chumash, Tanya] & Rambam Summaries [29th of Nissan 5783]
Donate Subscribe for Daily Email Thursday, 29th Nissan 5783/April 4, 2023 Share on whatsapp WhatsApp Share on telegram Telegram Share on email Email Share on facebook Facebook Share on twitter Twitter Share on print Print Purchase Sefer Parshas Tazria-Metzora-Chamishi The Karbanos of a pauper Metzora: A Metzora who cannot […]
Rambam, Mishneh Torah, Hilchos Melachim Umilchamos, Chapter 10: Noahide laws-Cont
Chapter 10: Noahide laws-Cont Halacha 1: A Gentile who inadvertently transgressed [i.e. Shogeg] General rule: A Gentile who transgressed inadvertently, due to error, is exempt from liability. Example by adultery: For example, if he had relations with a married woman thinking it was his wife, or a single woman, then […]
When Shevi’i Shel Pesach falls on Erev Shabbos
Shevi’i Shel Pesach that coincides with Erev Shabbos: Eiruv Tavshilin: Whenever Shevi’i Shel Pesach falls on Erev Shabbos one must perform Eiruv Tavshilin on Erev Shevi’i Shel Pesach in order to be allowed to cook on Shevi’i Shel Pesach for Shabbos. See Chapter 10 Halacha 18 for the full details […]
After Pesach Laws-Issur Chag, Shlissel Challah, Pirkeiy Avos
*The article below is an excerpt from the above Sefer *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Buy Now in Paperback or Kindle Buy on Apple Books Sign up for Daily Distribution Sponsor an Episode Isru Chag:[1] The name:[2] The day after each of the three Holidays is […]
From the Rav’s Desk: 1)The Kabbalistic reason behind the slavery in Egypt 2) What to use for the Zeroa if no chicken necks available 3) Should one cook the Zeroa prior to roasting it and more
Topic: The Kabbalistic reason behind the slavery in Egypt Instructions: Upload the question under the category of Question: [Tuesday, 14th Nissan, 5783] What was the Kabbalistic reason behind the slavery of the Jewish people? Why did we have to be punished? Why are we deserving of such hard labor? […]
Rambam, Mishneh Torah, Hilchos Aveilus, Chapter 8: The laws of Keriah
Chapter 8: The laws of Keriah Halacha 1: The obligation It is an obligation for an Avel to tear his clothing at the event of the passing of a relative [for which he needs to keep Aveilus]. Standing: One is obligated to perform the Keriah in a standing position. Halacha […]
Tanya Chapter 39: The reward and spiritual elevation effected by the quality of the Kavana
Buy Now-The Daily Tanya Summary Vol. 2 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Sign up for Daily link via Whatsapp Sponsor an Episode Donate Chapter 39: The reward and spiritual elevation effected by the quality of the kavana 7th Nissan/(LY) 27th Adar 2 The difference between the service of man versus that of […]
Parshas Tzav-Parsha Bee
Parshas Tzav General questions How many verses are there in this week’s Parsha? 97 Which Haftorah is read for this week’s Parsha? Yirmiyahu 7:21-28[1], 9:22-23 How many mitzvah’s are there in this week’s Parsha?[2] What are the Mitzvos in this week’s Parsha? See our corresponding book, “The weekly Parsha summary.” […]
Parshas Tzav-Summary, Torah Or, Likkutei Sichos, Video Shiurim; Halachos
Parshas Tzav-Summary of Parsha The constant fire on the altar, the Olah offering & Terumas Hadeshen; The laws of the Mincha offering Click Here Parshas Tzav-Parsha Bee All of the meat of the Olah offering had to be burnt prior to sunset?[3] What was the mitzvah of the Terumas Hadeshen? […]
Rambam, Mishneh Torah, Hilchos Aveilus, Chapter 3: The prohibition for a Kohen to defile himself to the dead
Chapter 3: The prohibition for a Kohen to defile himself to the dead Halacha 1: The prohibition and liability for lashes Any Kohen which defiles himself to any corpse other than the six relatives mentioned in the Torah, or his wife, is liable for the penalty of lashes. Witnesses and […]
Rambam, Mishneh Torah, Hilchos Aveilus, Chapter 2: The relatives that one must mourn for and that a priest must defile himself on behalf of
Chapter 2: The relatives that one must mourn for and that a priest must defile himself on behalf of Halacha 1: The relatives that one must mourn for Biblical: A person is biblically obligated to mourn after the death of the following relatives: Mother Father Son Daughter One’s paternal brother […]
Rambam, Mishneh Torah, Hilchos Aveilus, Chapter 1: The Mitzvah to mourn
Hilchos Aveilus Number of mitzvahs in this section: Four. There is one positive commands and thee negative commands. The mitzvahs: To mourn for the death of a loved one. For the high priest not to defile himself to a dead relative. For a priest not to enter into a tent […]
Rambam, Mishneh Torah, Hilchos Mamrim, Chapter 4: By what disputes is a person deemed a Zakein Mamrei
Chapter 4: By what disputes is a person deemed a Zakein Mamrei Halacha 1: The manner of dispute which deems one a Zakein Mamrei If he is lenient while the Supreme Court is stringent: A person is deemed a Zakein Mamrei whether he argues for leniency or stringency regarding a […]
Friday-Daily Chitas [Chumash, Tanya] & Rambam Summaries [2nd of Nissan 5783]
Donate Subscribe for Daily Email Friday, 2nd Nissan 5783/March 24, 2023 Share on whatsapp WhatsApp Share on telegram Telegram Share on email Email Share on facebook Facebook Share on twitter Twitter Share on print Print Purchase Sefer Parshas Vayikra-Shishi The goat Chatas sin offering of an individual: If an individual […]
Parshas Vayikra-Parsha Bee
Parshas Vayikra General questions How many verses are there in this week’s Parsha? 111 Which Haftorah is read for this week’s Parsha? Haftorah: Yeshayahu 43:21-44:23 How many mitzvah’s are there in this week’s Parsha? There is a total of Sixteen Mitzvos in Parshas Vayikra; Eleven positive commands and Five negative […]
Rambam Mishneh Torah, Hilchos Mamrim, Chapter 3: The law of a Heretic and Zakein Marei
Chapter 3: The law of a Heretic and Zakein Marei Halacha 1: A person who denies the old tradition A person who denies the oral tradition is considered a heretic and is liable for death by all people. Such an individual is not considered a rebellious Sage known as a […]
Tanya Chapter 37: Dira Betachtonim-Accomplishing it through Torah and Mitzvos
Buy Now-The Daily Tanya Summary Vol. 2 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Sign up for Daily link via Whatsapp Sponsor an Episode Donate Chapter 37: Dira Betachtonim-Accomplishing it through Torah and Mitzvos 23rd Adar/(LY)12th Adar 2 The revelation of the future era is dependent on our work now during exile: As stated […]
Rambam, Mishneh Torah, Hilchos Mamrim, Chapter 1: Legislation rules for the Supreme Court
Chapter 1: Legislation rules for the Supreme Court Halacha 1: Judicial precedents-Overturning biblical legislation of a previous court A later supreme court has the power to overturn a biblical law that was passed by a previous Supreme Court based on one of the rules of expounding the Torah. The reason […]
Rambam Mishneh Torah, Hilchos Mamrim, Chapter 1: The power of the Supreme Court
Hilchos Mamrim Number of mitzvahs in this section: Nine. There are three positive commands in six negative commands. The mitzvahs: To follow the rulings of the Supreme court. Not to deviate from their rulings. Not to add to the mitzvahs of the Torah neither in the written or oral Torah. […]
Sunday-Daily Chitas [Chumash, Tanya] & Rambam Summaries [26th Adar 5783]
Donate Subscribe for Daily Email Sunday, 26th Adar 5783/March 19, 2023 Share on whatsapp WhatsApp Share on telegram Telegram Share on email Email Share on facebook Facebook Share on twitter Twitter Share on print Print Purchase Sefer Parshas Vayikra-Rishon The Mitzvah of Karbanos: Hashem called to Moshe from the Ohel […]
Rambam, Mishneh Torah, Hilchos Eidus, Chapter 21: The punishments for Eidim Zomimim-false witnesses
Chapter 21: The punishments for Eidim Zomimim-false witnesses Halacha 1: Divorce-Testifying falsely regarding a divorce Must pay market value of Kesuba: Witnesses who falsely testified [i.e. Eidim Zomimim] that a man had divorced his wife, must pay the market value of the Kesuba document, as it would be sold […]
Rambam Mishneh Torah Hilchos Eidus, Chapter 16: Biased witnesses Cont.
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Rambam Mishneh Torah Hilchos Eidus, Chapter 17: The criteria for admissible testimony
Chapter 17: the criteria for admissible testimony Halacha 1: The prohibition against hearsay It is forbidden for one to testify regarding a certain matter until he actually witnesses it either by seeing it with his own eyes or hears it it with his own ears. Was told the information by […]
Parshas Vayakhel Pikudei/Hachodesh-Summary, Torah Or, Likkutei Sichos, Video Shiurim; Halachos
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Tanya Chapter 36: Dira Betachtonim-The purpose of the worlds creation
Buy Now-The Daily Tanya Summary Vol. 2 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Sign up for Daily link via Whatsapp Sponsor an Episode Donate Chapter 36: Dira Betachtonim-The purpose of the world’s creation 21st Adar/(LY) 7th Adar 2 The purpose of the world’s creation: There is a well-known statement of the sages that […]
Rambam, Hilchos Eidus, Chapter 16: Biased witnesses Cont.
Chapter 16: Biased witnesses Cont. Halacha 1: A victim of robbery testifying regarding his stolen item A victim of robbery may not testify regarding an item or property that was stolen from him, such as to testify that it does not belong to a third party who is also claiming […]
Rambam Mishneh Torah, Hilchos Eidus, Chapter 15: A biased witness
Chapter 15: A biased witness Halacha 1: The law by a biased witness It is forbidden for one who stands to gain from a certain testimony, to testify regarding that matter, as this is as if he is testifying about himself. City residents testifying regarding a public matter: Accordingly, a […]
Monday-Daily Chitas [Chumash, Tanya] & Rambam Summaries [20th Adar 5783]
Donate Subscribe for Daily Email Monday, 20th Adar 5783/March 13, 2023 Share on whatsapp WhatsApp Share on telegram Telegram Share on email Email Share on facebook Facebook Share on twitter Twitter Share on print Print Purchase Sefer Parshas Vayakhel Pekudei-Sheini Appointment of Betzalel to build the Mishkan. Moshe told the […]
Tanya Chapter 35: The life purpose of the Beinoni-Drawing the Shechina onto himself
Buy Now-The Daily Tanya Summary Vol. 2 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Sign up for Daily link via Whatsapp Sponsor an Episode Donate Chapter 35: The life purpose of the Beinoni-Drawing the Shechina onto himself 16th Adar/(LY)4th Adar 2 1. The theme and questions of this chapter: Meaning of Lasoso: What does […]
Rambam Mishneh Torah, Hilchos Eidus, Chapter 3: Testimony by monetary cases
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Rambam Mishneh Torah, Hilchos Eidus,Chapter 2: Chakiros, Derishos & Bedikos
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Rambam Mishneh Torah, Hilchos Eidus, Chapter 4: conditions for joining together the testimony of two witnesses
Halacha 1: Witnessing the event together and testifying together by capital punishment cases: Witnessing the transgression together: Witnesses of a transgression that involves capital punishment must witness the transgression together. For example, if each witness saw the event from a different window, then they do not join each other in […]
Rambam Mishneh Torah Eidus Chapter 5: The testimony of a single witness, and a witness serving as a judge
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Sunday-Daily Chitas [Chumash, Tanya] & Rambam Summaries [19th Adar 5783]
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Shabbos-Daily Chitas [Chumash, Tanya] & Rambam Summaries [18th Adar 5783]
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Rambam Mishneh Torah Hilchos Eidus, Chapter 12: The invalidation and subsequent validation process of a Rasha
Chapter 12: the invalidation and subsequent validation process of a Rasha Halacha 1: Must the transgressor be previously warned to be invalidated as a witness The testimony needed to invalidate a person due to him being a Rasha: A person becomes invalid for testimony the moment two witnesses testify that […]
Friday-Daily Chitas [Chumash, Tanya] & Rambam Summaries [18th Adar 5783]
Donate Friday, 18th Adar 5783/March 10, 2023 Share on whatsapp WhatsApp Share on telegram Telegram Share on email Email Share on facebook Facebook Share on twitter Twitter Share on print Print Purchase Sefer Parshas Ki Sisa-Shishi Hashem agrees to distinguish the Jewish people: Hashem replied that He will make a […]
Parshas Ki Sisa-Parsha Bee Q&A
Parshas Ki Sisa How many verses are there in this week’s Parsha? 139 Which Haftorah is read for this week’s Parsha? Haftorah: Melachim 1 18:20-39 How many mitzvah’s are there in this week’s Parsha? There are Nine Mitzvos in Parshas Ki Sisa. Four positive commands and five negative command. What […]
Are women obligated to hear Parshas Parah?
Question: [Thursday, 16th Adar, 5783] Are women obligated to hear Parshas Parah? Answer: No. However, some are stringent to hear it. Explanation: The Poskim who discuss whether women are obligated in hearing Parshas Zachar make no mention of Parshas Parah, hence implying that they are not obligated, and that it […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Are women obligated to hear Parshas Parah?
Question: [Thursday, 16th Adar, 5783] Are women obligated to hear Parshas Parah? Answer: No. However, some are stringent to hear it. Explanation: The Poskim who discuss whether women are obligated in hearing Parshas Zachar make no mention of Parshas Parah, hence implying that they are not obligated, and that it […]
Rambam Mishneh Torah, Hilchos Eidus, Chapter 11: Further Rasha disqualifications
Halacha 1: An ignoramus An individual who does not study Torah, Scripture, or the Mishneh, and does not socially participate in the religious community, is automatically considered a Rasha, and his testimony is rabbinically invalid, as certainly such an individual transgresses many of the laws. Halacha 2: The validation process […]
Thursday-Daily Chitas [Chumash, Tanya] & Rambam Summaries [16th Adar 5783]
Donate Thursday, 16th Adar 5783/March 9, 2023 Share on whatsapp WhatsApp Share on telegram Telegram Share on email Email Share on facebook Facebook Share on twitter Twitter Share on print Print Purchase Sefer Parshas Ki Sisa-Chamishi Moshe ascends with the second Luchos: Hashem instructed Moshe to carve for himself two […]
Wednesday-Daily Chitas [Chumash, Tanya] & Rambam Summaries [15th Adar 5783]
Donate Wednesday, 15th Adar 5783/March 8, 2023 Share on whatsapp WhatsApp Share on telegram Telegram Share on email Email Share on facebook Facebook Share on twitter Twitter Share on print Print Purchase Sefer Parshas Ki Sisa-Revi’i 1. Hashem shows Moshe His glory: · Hashem responded to Moshe that he will acquiesce […]
Tanya Chapter 29: A Remedy for a heart of stone & spiritual insensitivity
Buy Now-The Daily Tanya Summary Vol. 2 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Sign up for Daily link via Whatsapp Sponsor an Episode Chapter 29: A Remedy for a heart of stone & spiritual Insensitivity 28th Shevat/(LY)9th Adar 1 1. Dealing with apathy-Timtum Halev and Moach: Heart of stone-Unable to feel emotion during […]
Tanya Chapter 30: Humbling oneself before all creatures
Buy Now-The Daily Tanya Summary Vol. 2 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Sign up for Daily link via Whatsapp Sponsor an Episode Chapter 30: Humbling oneself before all creatures 3rd Adar/(LY)16th Adar 1 1. The obligation to feel lower than, and humble himself before, others: Another matter that one is to take […]
Tanya Chapter 32: Ahavas Yisrael-How to love every Jew, and the Mitzvah to love even sinners and the non-observant
Buy Now-The Daily Tanya Summary Vol. 2 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Sign up for Daily link via Whatsapp Sponsor an Episode Chapter 32: Ahavas Yisrael-How to love every Jew, and the Mitzvah to love even sinners and the non-observant 9th Adar/(LY) 23rd Adar 1 Achieving true love of a fellow Jew […]
Tanya Chapter 33: Rejoicing in G-ds Unity
Buy Now-The Daily Tanya Summary Vol. 2 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Sign up for Daily link via Whatsapp Sponsor an Episode Chapter 33: Rejoicing in G-ds Unity and his Dirah Betachtonim 11th Adar/(LY) 29th Adar 1 Contemplating G-d’s unity to increase in one’s joy: There is another manner in which one […]
Tanya Chapter 34: Rejoicing over Making a dwelling place for G-d within one’s Day
Buy Now-The Daily Tanya Summary Vol. 2 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Sign up for Daily link via Whatsapp Sponsor an Episode Donate Chapter 34: Rejoicing over Making a dwelling place for G-d through Torah and Charity 14th Adar/(LY) 30th Adar 1 The unity of the divine presence within the forefathers, prophets, […]
May one hear Megillah prior to Davening Shacharis?
Question: [Tuesday, 14th Adar 5783] I walked in late for Shacharis. May I hear Megillah reading first and Daven later, or must I wait for the next Minyan? Answer: Your choice. According to Halacha, in such a case you should hear Megillah first. According to Kabbalah, you are to […]
From the Rav’s Desk: May one hear Megillah prior to Davening Shacharis?
Question: [Tuesday, 14th Adar 5783] I walked in late for Shacharis. May I hear Megillah reading first and Daven later, or must I wait for the next Minyan? Answer: Your choice. According to Halacha, in such a case you should hear Megillah first. According to Kabbalah, you are to […]
DUI-Davening under the influence
May one Daven Maariv or Bentch if he is drunk?[1] A. Blessings on foods:[2] All blessings over foods may be recited even if one is very drunk, to the point he cannot speak before a king.[3] B. Reciting Birchas Hamazon:[4] Initially one is to recite Birchas Hamazon prior to […]
Tuesday-Daily Chitas [Chumash, Tanya] & Rambam Summaries [14th Adar 5783]
Donate Tuesday, 14th Adar 5783/March 7, 2023 Share on whatsapp WhatsApp Share on telegram Telegram Share on email Email Share on facebook Facebook Share on twitter Twitter Share on print Print Purchase Sefer Parshas Ki Sisa-Shelishi Moshe pleads to Hashem and Hashem concedes: Moshe pleads to Hashem to escort the […]
Toiveling new gift vessel for Mishloach Manos
Question: [Sunday, 12th Adar 5783] For the Mishloach Manos gift basket that I am distributing to friends and neighbors I purchased a small glass bowl which I will fill with candies and chocolates. Do I need to immerse these glass bowls in a mikvah before I put the candy into […]
