Question: [Monday 15th Shevat 5782] I have heard many times that one is to avoid using the term Tu Beshvat and is rather to use the term “Chamisha Asar Beshvat.” Is there any truth to this statement? Answer: Some are particular to call the holiday by its truly pronounced […]
Miscellaneous Q&A relating to Tu Beshvat Fruits
Miscellaneous Q&A relating to Tu Beshvat Fruits What blessing is one to say on Esrog jelly?[1] Borei Peri Haeitz.[2] Is the blessing of Shehechiyanu to be recited upon eating Esrog jelly?[3] No.[4] Is the blessing of Shehechiyanu to be recited upon eating Carob? Some Poskim[5] rule that the blessing […]
Miscellaneous Q&A relating to Tu Beshvat Fruits
Check out our Amazon Sefarim Shop WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Sponsor an Article Miscellaneous Q&A relating to Tu Beshvat Fruits What blessing is one to say on Esrog jelly?[1] Borei Peri Haeitz.[2] Is the blessing of Shehechiyanu to be recited upon eating Esrog jelly?[3] No.[4] Is the blessing […]
Likkutei Sichos-Shoftim-The prohibition against living in Egypt and places of impurity
This Sicha is an excerpt from our Sefer Click here to buy Parshas Shoftim The prohibition against living in Egypt and places of impurity [Based on Likkutei Sichos Parshas Shoftim Vol. 19 Sicha 2] In this week’s Parsha, Parshas Shoftim, the laws relating to a king are discussed. These laws include various […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Beginning a letter to a woman with the word Shalom
Question: [Sunday, 14th Shevat, 5782] I am accustomed whenever I write a formal letter or email to begin with the words Shalom Ubracha as did the Rebbe. My question is regarding if there is any issue in writing this when the letter is intended to a woman. [I am a […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Beginning a letter to a woman with the word Shalom
Question: [Sunday, 14th Shevat, 5782] I am accustomed whenever I write a formal letter or email to begin with the words Shalom Ubracha as did the Rebbe. My question is regarding if there is any issue in writing this when the letter is intended to a woman. [I am a […]
Likkutei Sichos-Parshas Re’eh: Severance Pay: Giving severance pay to your employees, and releasing the secrets of your success to your students, and children
This Sicha is an excerpt from our Sefer Click here to buy Parshas Re’eh Severance Pay: Giving severance pay to your employees, and releasing the secrets of your success to your students, and children (Likkutei Sichos 19 Parshas Re’eh Sicha 4) In this week’s Parsha, Parshas Re’eh, the Torah speaks of the […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Warming one’s hands near the flames of Shabbos candles
Question: [Thursday, 11th Shevat 5782] In the winter, when I come back from Shul on Friday night my hands are freezing. May I warm them by placing them near the Shabbos candles? Answer: Yes. There is no halachic issue to warm dry hands near the Shabbos candles on Shabbos. […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Warming one’s hands near the flames of Shabbos candles
Question: [Thursday, 11th Shevat 5782] In the winter, when I come back from Shul on Friday night my hands are freezing. May I warm them by placing them near the Shabbos candles? Answer: Yes. There is no halachic issue to warm dry hands near the Shabbos candles on Shabbos. […]
Shabbos Shira
Check out our Amazon Sefarim Shop WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Sponsor an Article Shabbos Shira: A. Standing for Shira:[1] The custom is to stand for the reading of Shira. B. Zeicher/Zecher:[2] There is dispute amongst Poskim[3] as whether one is to read Zeicher Amalek or Zecher Amalek. Practically one is […]
