This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com Chapter 9: Shaul meets Shmuel 1. Who is Shaul? There was a man from the tribe of Benjamin whose name was Kish the son of Aviel, the son of Bechoros, the son of Afiach, the son of a […]
Shmuel 1-Chapter 8: The Jewish people request for a King to be appointed over them
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com Chapter 8: The Jewish people request for a King to be appointed over them 1. The sins of the sons of Shmuel: When Shmuel became old, he appointed his sons to judge the Jewish people. The name of […]
Shmuel 1-Chapter 7: The Ark finds a new home and the people repent
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com Chapter 7: The Ark finds a new home and the people repent 1. The new residence of the Ark The residents of Kiryat Yearim came to Beit Shemesh and brought the Ark of G-d back with them to […]
Shmuel 1-Chapter 6: The Ark of G-d is returned by the philistines
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com Chapter 6: The Ark of G-d is returned by the philistines 1. Discussing how to return it in a respectful manner: Remaining in the field for 7 months: The Ark of G-d was in the field of the […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Chicken alternatives for Kaparos-Fish, Money, Shliach
Question: [Tuesday, 4th Tishreiy 5780] How should we do Kaparos this year if we can’t do over chickens as normally done due to the Covid 19 restrictions? Answer: There are a few options available, listed here in order of precedence: Appoint a Shliach to do Kaparos on your behalf […]
The law by a pergola-Are its beams valid Sechach, and must one do anything to it if he desires to use it as a Sukkah
The law by a pergola-Are its beams valid Sechach, and must one do anything to it if he desires to use it as a Sukkah?[1] The Halachic issues: A pergola is an outsided shaded area which is made with wooden panels that create a roofing to provide shade. The validity […]
An old Sukkah-Using a Sukkah that remains intact throughout the year [i.e. pergolas]
12. An old Sukkah-Using a Sukkah that remains intact throughout the year [i.e. pergolas]:[1] A. Introduction: If one’s Sukkah remains erect throughout the year, the question arrises as to whether something must be done to the Sukkah before Sukkos, or if it may be used in its current state. The […]
Shmuel 1-Chapter 5: The punishments that the Ark of G-d struck upon the philistines
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com Chapter 5: The punishments that the Ark of G-d struck upon the philistines 1. The Philistines place the Ark of G-d by their Idol and suffer the consequences: Bringing the Ark to Ashdod by the Idol Dagon: The […]
Shmuel 1-Chapter 4: The war against the Philistines
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com Chapter 4: The war against the Philistines 1. The Jewish people go to war against the Philistines: The words that G-d had told Shmuel began occurring to the Jewish people.[1] The Jewish people went to wage war against […]
Shmuel 1-Chapter 3: Shmuel becomes a Prophet
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com Chapter 3: Shmuel becomes a Prophet 1. The lack of prophecy: The lad Shmuel served G-d in front of Eily. The word of G-d [i.e. prophecy] was very scarce in those days, and it was hence no seer […]
