Question: [Tuesday, 9th Shevat 5782] Is there any issue with resting Tefillin on top of a Sefer? Is there any difference between the actual Tefillin themselves, versus the tefillin while they are in the bag, and versus the tefillin cases? Answer: It is best not to rest Tefillin on […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Placing tefillin on top of Sefarim
Question: [Tuesday, 9th Shevat 5782] Is there any issue with resting Tefillin on top of a Sefer? Is there any difference between the actual Tefillin themselves, versus the tefillin while they are in the bag, and versus the tefillin cases? Answer: It is best not to rest Tefillin on […]
7. Destroying not for the sake of building a better building
This article is an excerpt from To purchase this Sefer, click here 7. Destroying not for the sake of building a better building: First Opinion:[1] [According to the opinion which exempts one from work done not for the sake of its body this not only applies when he has no intent […]
Likkutei Sichos-Parshas Maaseiy:The roller coaster of life and the 42 journeys of every Jew
Parshas Maaseiy The roller coaster of life and the 42 journeys of every Jew (Based on Likkutei Sichos Vol. 18 Sicha 1) This week’s Parsha, Parshas Maaseiy, speaks of the travels of the Jewish people throughout their 40 years in the desert. These journeys were known to have their […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Eating fish with Pareve food that was baked in oven simultaneously with meat
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From the Rav’s Desk: Eating fish with Pareve food that was baked in oven simultaneously with meat
Question: [Monday 8th Shevat 5782] I baked potatoes in my oven together at the same time that I was baking chicken. Both were uncovered when they were baking. May I eat these potatoes together with fish? Answer: No, the potatoes are considered meaty and are not to be eaten […]
Having a Kos Shel Bracha while Bentching-Part 2-The final ruling
Having a cup of wine [i.e. Kos Shel Bracha] while Bentching:[1] A. The dispute: See Yesterdays daily halacha. B. The final ruling: There is no final Halachic arbitration regarding whether we rule like the opinion which holds that it is an obligation to Bentch over a cup of wine or […]
Having a Kos Shel Bracha while Bentching-Part 2-The final ruling
Having a cup of wine [i.e. Kos Shel Bracha] while Bentching:[1] A. The dispute: See Yesterdays daily halacha. B. The final ruling: There is no final Halachic arbitration regarding whether we rule like the opinion which holds that it is an obligation to Bentch over a cup of wine or […]
Having a Kos Shel Bracha while Bentching-Part 1-The Various opinions
Having a cup of wine [i.e. Kos Shel Bracha] while Bentching:[1] There is a dispute recorded regarding the obligation of having a cup of wine, otherwise known as a Kos Shel Bracha, present while reciting Birchas Hamazon, and then having a blessing of Hagafen recited over it at the conclusion […]
Having a Kos Shel Bracha while Bentching-Part 1-The Various opinions
Having a cup of wine [i.e. Kos Shel Bracha] while Bentching:[1] There is a dispute recorded regarding the obligation of having a cup of wine, otherwise known as a Kos Shel Bracha, present while reciting Birchas Hamazon, and then having a blessing of Hagafen recited over it at the conclusion […]