Question: [Tuesday, 23rd Shevat 5782] Unfortunately, I am in an abusive relationship with my husband. While the abuse does not happen every day, it is not uncommon, and I do live in fear of him getting angry and losing his temper when things are not done according to his will […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Domestic violence: The Torah’s view, and reaching out for proper guidance
Question: [Tuesday, 23rd Shevat 5782] Unfortunately, I am in an abusive relationship with my husband. While the abuse does not happen every day, it is not uncommon, and I do live in fear of him getting angry and losing his temper when things are not done according to his will […]
How many people are needed to answer for Chazaras Hashatz?
How many people are needed to answer for Chazaras Hashatz?[1] A. Introduction: A Davar Shebekedusha, which includes the saying of Kaddish, Kedusha, Barchu, requires a Minyan of ten adult men in the room for it to be allowed to be said.[2] In addition to the requirement of having a minyan, […]
How many people are needed to answer for Chazaras Hashatz-Part 1
How many people are needed to answer for Chazaras Hashatz?[1] A. Introduction: A Davar Shebekedusha, which includes the saying of Kaddish, Kedusha, Barchu, requires a Minyan of ten adult men in the room for it to be allowed to be said.[2] In addition to the requirement of having a minyan, […]
2. Spreading a cloth over an open bottle
This article is an excerpt from To purchase this Sefer, click here 2. Spreading a cloth over an open bottle:[1] Over a bottle of clear liquid: It is forbidden to spread a cloth over a barrel of water[2] in order to cover it, as it may get wet from the water, […]
Likkutei Sichos-Vezos Habracha: Why was Moshe congratulated for destroying the Luchos
This Sicha is an excerpt from our Sefer Click here to buy Parshas Vezos Habracha Why was Moshe congratulated for destroying the Luchos (Likkutei Sichos Vezos Habracha Vol. 9 Sicha 2) Parshas Vezos Habracha is the last Parsha of the Torah, and as should be expected, should conclude with a most magnificent […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Pledging charity in one’s mind
Question: [Monday 22nd Shevat 5782] I made a pledge in my mind to give a certain amount of charity to a certain cause. I have since rethought of whether I should give this pledge. Must I do so, or since I did not verbalize the pledge, it is not considered […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Pledging charity in one’s mind
Question: [Monday 22nd Shevat 5782] I made a pledge in my mind to give a certain amount of charity to a certain cause. I have since rethought of whether I should give this pledge. Must I do so, or since I did not verbalize the pledge, it is not considered […]
Giving presents to a gentile-Part 1
Giving presents to a gentile: A. May one give a present to a gentile?[1] It is forbidden to give a free present to a gentile who one is not acquainted with.[2] This applies even if the gentile is not an idolater, such as a Muslim.[3] If, however, one is acquainted […]
From the Rav’s Desk: What to do if one recited the blessing of Hanosein Lasechvi Bina before daybreak
Question: [Sunday, 21st Shevat, 5782] I woke up at about 3 o’clock in the morning and recited all the morning blessings. I then realized that it was still before Alos, and I should not have said the blessing of Hanosein Lasechvi Bina being that I did not hear a rooster […]
