Haftorah 📖 Summary of Ovadia 1:1-21 📜 Introduction & Vision Ovadiah’s prophecy is directed against Edom. A divine message calls nations to rise up in war against Edom. ⚔️ Judgment on Edom Edom will be made small and despised among nations. Their pride and reliance on mountain fortresses will not […]
Parshas Vayeitzei – Mefarshim 📘 Parsha Insights – Rashi Commentary Q&A
Mefarshim 📘 Parsha Insights – Rashi Commentary Q&A Bereshis 28 – Rashi Q&A Departure and Its Significance Why does the Torah say “וַיֵּצֵא יַעֲקֹב” (Yaakov left) instead of simply “Yaakov went to Charan”? To teach that the departure of a righteous person leaves an impression. While the righteous person […]
Parshas Vayeitzei – Haftorah
Haftorah 📖 Summary of Hosheia 11:7-12:14 Israel’s wavering: The people hesitate to return to Hashem, showing deceit and instability. Ephraim’s deceit: Israel (Ephraim) surrounds Hashem with lies and deceit, while Judah shows more faithfulness. Empty pursuits: Ephraim chases the east wind—symbolizing futility—engaging in deceit, plunder, and foreign alliances with Assyria […]
Parshas Vayeitzei-Summary of Parsha, Torah Or, Likkutei Sichos, Video Shiurim; Halachos, Stories
The Complete Parsha Companion Download PDF Purchase Parsha Companion Read all Articles online Pshat on The Parsha Parshas Vayeitzei-Summary of Parsha Click Here Parshas Vayeitzei-Parsha Bee Click Here Parshas Vayeitzei-Parsha Insights Click Here Chassidus on The Parsha Parshas Vayeitzei-Mamar Torah Or The mystical levels of Leah and Rachel […]
Answering Amen while wrapping the Tallis
Answering Amen while wrapping the Tallis Question: If I’m wrapping my Tallis and the chazzan starts Kaddish, may I answer “Amen”? For example, this morning I walked into shul a few minutes late. As I begin wrapping your Tallis, the chazzan starts Kaddish. Should I answer “Amen” and “Yehei […]
Hilchos Shabbos Table Learning for the Family: Drinking after candle lighting; How much to drink by Kiddush; Separating Yogurt cups
Hilchos Shabbos Table Learning A Weekly Guide to Shabbos Laws for Personal Study and Family Discussion 🍽️ Eating or Drinking After Candle Lighting before Kiddush 📝Laws (What to Do): It is forbidden to eat or drink before Kiddush. The Poskim debate whether this restriction applies after lighting Shabbat candles […]
May one celebrate Thanksgiving?
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Hilchos Shabbos Table Learning for the Family: Drinking after candle lighting; How much to drink by Kiddush; Separating Yogurt cups
Hilchos Shabbos Table Learning A Weekly Guide to Shabbos Laws for Personal Study and Family Discussion 🍽️ Eating or Drinking After Candle Lighting before Kiddush 📝Laws (What to Do): It is forbidden to eat or drink before Kiddush. The Poskim debate whether this restriction applies after lighting Shabbat candles […]
Daily Rambam 1 Chapter Thursday 7th Kisleiv: Sanhedrin Chapter 14: Four Court-Imposed Death Penalties and Their Rules
Chapter 14: Four Court-Imposed Death Penalties and Their Rules Overview This chapter explains the four types of executions administered by the court—stoning, burning, decapitation, and strangulation—their sources, relative severity, and when each applies. It also covers procedural laws regarding execution, burial, and the conditions under which capital cases are judged, […]
Daily Tanach Thursday 7th Kisleiv Sefer Yirmiyah Chapter 31: G-ds Everlasting Love for Israel
Chapter 31: Everlasting Love and the New Covenant Overview Chapter 31 is one of the most hopeful passages in Yermiyahu, often called part of the “Book of Consolation.” It promises restoration, joy, and a new covenant written on the hearts of God’s people. After judgment and exile, Hashem assures Israel […]
Daily Chumash & Rashi Chamishi Vayeitzei – Yaakov makes new business arrangement with Lavan and becomes wealthy
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Daily Tanya Thursday 7th Kisleiv Kuntrus Achron 4: Why Action Surpasses Intellect and Emotion
7th Kisleiv Why Action Surpasses Intellect and Emotion Refinement Through Torah and Mitzvot The purification of the 288 sparks of Tohu in Beriah, Yetzirah, and Asiyah through Torah and mitzvot in thought, speech, and deed is superior to the soul’s love and fear of G‑d. Reason: These mitzvot derive from […]
From the Rav’s Desk Wednesday 6th Kisleiv: May I answer Amen to Kaddish while putting on the Tallis?
Answering Amen while wrapping the Tallis Question: If I’m wrapping my Tallis and the chazzan starts Kaddish, may I answer “Amen”? For example, this morning I walked into shul a few minutes late. As I begin wrapping your Tallis, the chazzan starts Kaddish. Should I answer “Amen” and “Yehei […]
Michisurei Emuna Explained: When Backing Out from a Purchase, Sale, Favor, or Gift Becomes a Breach of Trust
* This article is an excerpt from the above Sefer *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Buy in Paperback or Kindle Buy on Apple Books Purchase on our website WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Sponsor an Article Michisurei Emuna – Retracting from a verbal agreement in business:[1] Have […]
Daily Halacha Wednesday 6th Kisleiv: Michisurei Emuna – The Halachic View on Verbal Commitments
* This article is an excerpt from the above Sefer *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Buy in Paperback or Kindle Buy on Apple Books Purchase on our website WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Sponsor an Article Michisurei Emuna – Retracting from a verbal agreement in business:[1] Have […]
Daily Rambam 1 Chapter Wednesday 6th Kisleiv: Sanhedrin Chapter 13: Procedures for Carrying Out Capital Punishment
Chapter 13 – Procedures for Carrying Out Capital Punishment Halacha 1 – Announcing and Reviewing the Sentence When a person’s death sentence is finalized, they are taken out of the court. A person stands at the entrance with a cloth in hand, and a horse is ready at a distance. […]
Daily Tanach Wednesday 6th Kisleiv Sefer Yirmiyah Chapter 30: The Book of Consolation—Promise of Restoration
Chapter 30: The Book of Consolation—Promise of Restoration Overview Hashem commands Yermiyahu to write down words of hope for Israel and Judah. Though judgment and suffering have come, Hashem promises deliverance, healing, and renewal. This chapter shifts from despair to restoration, portraying a future where God’s people return to their […]
Daily Tanya Wednesday 6th Kisleiv Kuntrus Achron 4: Knowing G d vs. Studying Mitzvot
6th Kisleiv Knowing G‑d vs. Studying Mitzvot Study of Hishtalshelut vs. Study of Mitzvot Comprehending the order of Hishtalshelut (the chain of descent of Divine light) is lofty, but it only reveals the external existence of the sefirot and spiritual levels. Studying the laws of mitzvot is intrinsically superior because […]
Daily Chumash & Rashi Revi’i Vayeitzei – Rachel trades her night with Yaakov in exchange for Reuvein’s flowers
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Bracha on Dragon Fruit – Pataya in Hebrew
Proper Bracha on Dragon fruit (i.e. Pataya) Question: What Bracha should be said on Dragon Fruit? I heard different things mentioned in your name with some saying that you said that the blessing is Ha’adama and others saying that you said the blessing is Haeitz. I even asked my AI […]
Daily Halacha Tuesaday 5th Kisleiv: Kosher Novels – A Halachic Guide to Novels & Permitted versus Forbidden Literature
Kosher Novels – A Halachic Guide to Novels & Permitted versus Forbidden Literature Kosher Novels – A Halachic Guide to Novels & Permitted versus Forbidden Literature:[1] Background: Contemporary literature offers a vast array of genres, but many popular novels today contain themes that pose significant spiritual and ethical challenges. Romance […]
Kosher Novels – A Halachic Guide to Novels & Permitted versus Forbidden Literature
Kosher Novels – A Halachic Guide to Novels & Permitted versus Forbidden Literature:[1] Background: Contemporary literature offers a vast array of genres, but many popular novels today contain themes that pose significant spiritual and ethical challenges. Romance stories, in particular, often emphasize physical desire and emotional entanglements, describing behaviors that […]
Daily Rambam 1 Chapter Tuesday 5th Kisleiv: Sanhedrin Chapter 12: Procedures for Capital Cases – Warning, Witness Examination, and Execution
Chapter 12: Procedures for Capital Cases – Warning, Witness Examination, and Execution Overview This section explains how capital cases are judged: the requirement for witness recognition and warning, the process of intimidating and examining witnesses, the deliberation and verdict procedure, and rules for carrying out execution without delay. Summary of […]
Daily Tanach Tuesday 5th Kisleiv Sefer Yirmiyah Chapter 29: A Letter to the Exiles—Hope and Warning
Chapter 29: A Letter to the Exiles—Hope and Warning Overview Yermiyahu sends a scroll from Jerusalem to the Jewish exiles in Babylon, offering guidance for life in captivity and exposing false prophets. The chapter blends practical advice, divine promises, and stern warnings against deception. The Letter’s Recipients and Context Addressed […]
Daily Chumash & Rashi Shelishi Vayeitzei – The wedding scandal
*The article below is an excerpt from the above Sefer *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Donate Buy in Paperback or Kindle Buy on Apple Books Purchase on our website Sign up for Daily Distribution Sponsor an Episode Shelishi Yaakov works for Rachel: Yaakov loved Rachel and […]
Daily Tanya Tuesday 5th Kisleiv Kuntrus Achron 4: The Divine Essence in Mitzvos
4th Kisleiv The Divine Essence in Mitzvot Overview This section reveals a profound truth about the nature of mitzvot: they are not ordinary human actions but actual works of G‑d, because the objects and acts of mitzvot embody Divinity in a way that no other worldly activity does. The Alter […]
From the Rav’s Desk: What Bracha should be said on Dragon Fruit & Why I had to revoke “Semicha” from AI chat boxes [ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Google Gemini, xAI Grok]
Proper Bracha on Dragon fruit (i.e. Pataya) Question: What Bracha should be said on Dragon Fruit? I heard different things mentioned in your name with some saying that you said that the blessing is Ha’adama and others saying that you said the blessing is Haeitz. I even asked my AI […]
Funeral and burial checklist
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Women attending Levayah in Tzefas
Question I heard that in the Tzefas community women were accustomed not to attend funerals, or at least that used to be the custom. Practically, what should be done today? Answer You are correct that it is documented that the original custom in the Tzefas community, going back over 150 […]
From the Rav’s Desk Monday 4th Kisleiv: Women attending funerals in Tzefas
Question I heard that in the Tzefas community women were accustomed not to attend funerals, or at least that used to be the custom. Practically, what should be done today? Answer You are correct that it is documented that the original custom in the Tzefas community, going back over 150 […]
Daily Halacha Monday 4th Kisleiv: Seder Levaya: Funeral and burial checklist
* This article is an excerpt from the above Sefer *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Buy in Paperback, Kindle, and Audio Buy on Apple Books Buy on Website Enroll in Aveilus Course + Semicha Funeral and Burial Checklist Items to Bring to the Funeral – Mourners: […]
Daily Rambam 1 Chapter Monday 4th Kisleiv: Sanhedrin Chapter 11: Differences Between Monetary and Capital Cases – Judicial Rules
Chapter 11: Differences Between Monetary and Capital Cases – Judicial Rules Overview This section compares monetary cases (dinei mamonot) and capital cases (dinei nefashot), detailing differences in court size, deliberation process, voting rules, timing, and eligibility of judges. It also addresses special cases like the mesit (enticer to idolatry) and […]
Daily Tanach Monday 4th Kisleiv Sefer Yirmiyah Chapter 28: The Clash of Prophets and the Iron Yoke
Chapter 28: The Clash of Prophets and the Iron Yoke Overview This chapter recounts a dramatic confrontation between Yermiyahu and Hananiah in the Temple. Hananiah predicts Babylon’s power will soon end, but Yermiyahu warns that such words are false. The chapter underscores the danger of misleading prophecy and the certainty […]
Daily Chumash & Rashi Sheiyni Vayeitzei – Yaakov arrives to Charan
*The article below is an excerpt from the above Sefer *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Donate Buy in Paperback or Kindle Buy on Apple Books Purchase on our website Sign up for Daily Distribution Sponsor an Episode Sheiyni Yaakov arrives to Charan: The rock sitting on […]
Daily Tanya Monday 4th Kisleiv Kuntrus Achron 4: Why Practical Mitzvot Take Precedence Over Torah and Prayer
4th Kisleiv Why Practical Mitzvot Take Precedence Over Torah and Prayer Overview: This teaching explores the profound relationship between Torah study, prayer, and practical mitzvot, revealing their respective roles in drawing Divine light into creation and fulfilling the ultimate purpose of existence. While Torah and prayer connect us to lofty […]
Davening Maariv before Chatzos versus after Chatzos
Maariv After Chatzos Question I’m wondering—can you still daven Maariv after chatzos? Does chatzos only matter for Shacharis, or also for Maariv? Answer Yes, it is permitted to daven Maariv after chatzos as the entire restriction of Chatzos which is the cutoff time for prayer only applies to the Shacharis […]
From the Rav’s Desk Sunday 3rd Kisleiv: Davening Maariv After Chatzos
Maariv After Chatzos Question I’m wondering—can you still daven Maariv after chatzos? Does chatzos only matter for Shacharis, or also for Maariv? Answer Yes, it is permitted to daven Maariv after chatzos as the entire restriction of Chatzos which is the cutoff time for prayer only applies to the Shacharis […]
Daily Halacha Sunday 3rd Kisleiv – Halachic Botany: When a Plant Becomes Ha’eitz and the proper blessing on Bananas, Berries, and other fruits
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Daily Rambam 1 Chapter Sunday 3rd Kisleiv: Sanhedrin Chapter 10: Regulations applicable to a judges verdict
Chapter 10: Regulations applicable to a judges verdict Overview This section outlines critical rules for judges and scholars in capital cases: independence of judgment, prohibition against bias, proper order of deliberation, and procedures for error correction. It emphasizes fairness, impartiality, and safeguards against wrongful conviction. Halacha 1 – Independent Judgment […]
Daily Tanach Sunday 3rd Kisleiv Sefer Yirmiyah Chapter 27: The Yoke of Babylon and the Warning Against False Prophets
Chapter 27: The Yoke of Babylon and the Warning Against False Prophets Overview Hashem commands Yermiyahu to deliver a symbolic message of submission to Babylon. Through a yoke placed on his neck, the prophet warns Judah and neighboring nations that resisting Nebuchadnezzar will lead to destruction. False prophets promising quick […]
Daily Chumash & Rashi Rishon Vayeitzei – Yaakov’s dream
*The article below is an excerpt from the above Sefer *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Donate Buy in Paperback or Kindle Buy on Apple Books Purchase on our website Sign up for Daily Distribution Sponsor an Episode Rishon Yaakov’s dream: Yaakov sleeps during his journey to […]
Daily Tanya Sunday 3rd Kisleiv Kuntrus Achron 4: The Roots and Purpose of the 613 Mitzvahs
3rd Kisleiv Title: The Roots and Purpose of the 613 Mitzvahs The following section delves into the profound spiritual roots and broader purpose of the 613 Mitzvahs—commandments that form the heart of Jewish practice. Drawing from Kabbalistic sources, this exploration reveals how each commandment is not merely a set of […]
Parshas Toldos – Mefarshim Rashi
Mefarshim 📘 Parsha Insights – Rashi Commentary Q&A Rashi Q&A – Bereishit 25:19–34 (Toldos) Birth and Background Q: Why does the Torah say both “Isaac son of Abraham” and “Abraham fathered Isaac”? A: To refute scoffers who claimed Isaac was Avimelech’s child. Hashem made Isaac’s face resemble Abraham’s. Q: […]
Parshas Toldos – Haftorah
Haftorah Haftorah: Malachi 1 1:1-2:7 Context Malachi is the last book of Tanach and addresses spiritual decline after the return from exile. The prophet rebukes the people—especially the priests—for dishonoring God through corrupt worship and hypocrisy. Main Themes God’s Love and Sovereignty (1:1–5) God affirms His love for Israel, contrasting […]
Parshas Toldos-Summary of Parsha, Torah Or, Likkutei Sichos, Video Shiurim; Halachos, Stories
The Complete Parsha Companion Download PDF Purchase Parsha Companion Read all Articles online Pshat on The Parsha Parshas Toldos-Summary of Parsha 1) The birth of Yaakov and Eisav 2) Eisav sells his birthright Click Here Parshas Toldos-Parsha Bee Parsha challenge for adults and children’s-List of questions and riddles on the […]
Yichud when husband is in the city
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy Now Yichud laws for wife when husband is out of the house but in town Your husband is at work and you would like to call the handyman to fix your ever-breaking cabinets. A male cousin or an uncle of yours […]
Does baby formula require a Hashgacha?
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Does baby formula require a Hashgacha?[1] Baby formula which serves as an alternative to breast milk contain various Kashrus concerns including, non-Kosher milk and non-Kosher animal products which are used to create the vital nutrients necessary for the infant.[2] Accordingly, […]
What is one to do with an old and worn out Kosher Tallis?
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com What is one to do with an old and worn out Kosher Tallis? A Kosher Tallis:[1] A [Kosher] Tallis[2] which is worn out [but still contains Kosher Tzitzis[3]] is to be separated by the person from any use. One is […]
Parshas Chayeh Sarah-Summary, Torah Or & Likkutei Sichos, Audio Shiurim
Download PDF Parshas Chayeh Sarah-Summary of Parsha 1) Sarah passes away: 2) Avraham purchases Mearas Hamachpeila and buries Sarah: Click Here Parshas Chayeh Sara-Parsha Bee Not Available Parshas Chaya Sara-Parsha Insights Not Available Parshas Chayeh Sarah-Mamar Torah Or Why G-d made us dependent on food, and the difference between Shabbos […]
אני מאורסת/Ani Meureset! The issue with using the term Eirusin for an engagement
May a Chasan, Kallah, and their acquaintances, use the term Eirusin in reference to their engagement? [i.e. אני מאורסת/Ani Meureset; Seudat Eirusin; Mesibat Eirusin, etc] Background: In the original Talmudic and Halachic definition, the term Eirusin, or Meureses, refers to a Halachic stage of actual marriage, in which the wife […]
Daily Tanach Wednesday 21st Marcheshvan Sefer Yirmiyah Chapter 26: A Prophet on Trial
Chapter 26: A Prophet on Trial Overview At the start of King Jehoiakim’s reign, Hashem commands Yermiyahu to deliver a warning in the Temple courtyard. His message sparks outrage, leading to a dramatic confrontation between priests, prophets, officials, and the people. The chapter highlights the tension between truth and power, […]
Daily Chumash & Rashi Revi’i Chayeh Sarah – Eliezer in the house of Besuel
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Daily Tanya Wednesday 21st Marcheshvan Igeres Hakodesh 29: The Supreme Crown and the Path of the Commandments
Title: The Supreme Crown and the Path of the Commandments What is the Supreme Crown? The “Supreme Crown” (Keter Elyon) represents the Divine Will, which transcends wisdom and intellect. It surrounds and “crowns” the intellectual faculties—wisdom, understanding, and knowledge—like a capstone above the mind. How Does It Connect to Us? […]
Daily Chumash & Rashi Shelishi Chayeh Sarah – The journey of Eliezer and the meeting of Rivka by the well
*The article below is an excerpt from the above Sefer *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Donate Buy in Paperback or Kindle Buy on Apple Books Purchase on our website Sign up for Daily Distribution Sponsor an Episode Shelishi The journey of Eliezer and the meeting of […]
Daily Tanach Tuesday 20th Marcheshvan Sefer Yirmiyah Chapter 25: The Cup of Wrath and Seventy Years of Servitude
Chapter 25: The Cup of Wrath and Seventy Years of Servitude Overview In the fourth year of King Jehoiakim—also the first year of Nebuchadrezzar’s reign—Hashem gives Yermiyahu a sweeping prophecy of judgment. After 23 years of warnings ignored, the prophet announces that Judah and surrounding nations will face devastation and […]
Daily Tanya Tuesday 20th Marcheshvan Igeres Hakodesh 29: The Hidden Light of Delight: Understanding ‘Noam Hashem’ and the Role of Will”
20th Marcheshvan The Hidden Light of Delight: Understanding ‘Noam Hashem’ and the Role of Will” Overview: This passage delves into the mystical concept of the hidden light reserved for the righteous in the World to Come, described as “Noam Hashem” (the pleasantness of G‑d) and “Tzachtzachot” (radiant brilliance). It explains […]
Daily Halacha Monday 19th Marcheshvan: Tefilas Haderech – Summary of Laws
* This article is an excerpt from the above Sefer *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Donate Buy in Paperback or Kindle Buy on Apple Books Purchase on our website WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Sponsor an Article Chapter 49: Tefilas Haderech[1] May it be Your will, Lord […]
Daily Rambam 1 Chapter Monday 19th Mar Cheshvan: Chapter 8: Property of Captives, Fugitives, and Minors
Chapter 8: Property of Captives, Fugitives, and Minors Overview This chapter establishes safeguards for property management when an owner is taken captive, flees, or is reported dead, especially when minors are involved. It prohibits giving property to relatives in sharecropping arrangements to prevent future disputes and outlines procedures for appointing […]
Daily Tanach Monday 19th Marcheshvan Sefer Yirmiyah Chapter 24 Two Baskets of Figs—A Lesson in Judgment and Hope
Chapter 24 Two Baskets of Figs—A Lesson in Judgment and Hope Overview Hashem gives Yermiyahu a vivid vision to illustrate the contrasting destinies of two groups of Judah’s people: those already exiled to Babylon and those who remain in Jerusalem. Through the image of good and bad figs, Hashem reveals […]
Daily Chumash & Rashi Sheiyni Chayeh Sarah – Avraham appoints Eliezer to find a wife for his son Yitzchak
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Daily Tanya Monday 19th Marcheshvan Igeres Hakodesh 29: Why Halachot Are Called the Crown of Torah: The Need for Spiritual Garments
Igeres Hakodesh 29 19th Marcheshvan Why Halachot Are Called the Crown of Torah: The Need for Spiritual Garments Overview: This passage explores why halachot (Jewish laws) are referred to as the “crown of Torah” and why studying them fulfills one’s obligation even with minimal daily learning. It connects this […]
Are Listerine PocketPaks Kosher, and Do You Need to Say a Blessing?
Are Listerine PocketPaks Kosher, and Do You Need to Say a Blessing? Question Are Listerine PocketPaks (the candy-like mouth freshener strips) kosher, and if they are, do you need to recite a blessing before consuming them? Answer Listerine PocketPaks require kosher certification for permissible use. To the best of my […]
From the Ravs Desk Sunday 18th Marcheshvan: Are Listerine PocketPaks Kosher, and Do You Need to Say a Blessing?
Are Listerine PocketPaks Kosher, and Do You Need to Say a Blessing? Question Are Listerine PocketPaks (the candy-like mouth freshener strips) kosher, and if they are, do you need to recite a blessing before consuming them? Answer Listerine PocketPaks require kosher certification for permissible use. To the best of my […]
Seder Netilas Yadayim Shacharis – How to wash hands in the morning according to Chabad tradition
Seder Netilas Yadayim Shacharis – The prescribed method for morning hand washing (Netilas Yadayim) according to Chabad tradition, including alternative halachic opinions: In this article, we will explore the practical steps of washing hands in the morning according to the Chabad tradition, reviewing each stage from beginning to end. Our […]
Seder Netilas Yadayim Shacharis – The prescribed method for morning hand washing (Netilas Yadayim) according to Chabad tradition, including alternative halachic opinions:
Seder Netilas Yadayim Shacharis – The prescribed method for morning hand washing (Netilas Yadayim) according to Chabad tradition, including alternative halachic opinions: In this article, we will explore the practical steps of washing hands in the morning according to the Chabad tradition, reviewing each stage from beginning to end. Our […]
Daily Rambam 1 Chapter Sunday 18th Mar Cheshvan: Laws of Inheritance – Chapter 7: Proof of Death and Management of Property
Nachalot – Chapter 7 Proof of Death and Management of Property Overview This chapter explains the requirement for heirs to provide clear proof of death before receiving an inheritance, even when testimony is sufficient for a widow to remarry. It also details procedures for managing property of those who are […]
Daily Tanach Sunday 18th Marcheshvan Sefer Yirmiyah Chapter 23: False Shepherds, True King, and Hashem’s Word Like Fire
Chapter 23 False Shepherds, True King, and Hashem’s Word Like Fire Overview This chapter contrasts corrupt leaders and prophets with Hashem’s promise of a righteous king from David’s line. It denounces spiritual deception, warns of judgment, and affirms the unstoppable power of Hashem’s word. The tone moves from hope to […]
Daily Chumash & Rashi Chayeh Sarah Sunday – Avraham purchases Mearas Hamachpeila and buries Sarah
*The article below is an excerpt from the above Sefer *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Donate Buy in Paperback or Kindle Buy on Apple Books Purchase on our website Sign up for Daily Distribution Sponsor an Episode Summary of Text Rishon Sarah passes away: Sarah was […]
Daily Tanya Sunday 18th Marcheshvan Igeres Hakodesh 28: The Moment of Passing: The Revelation of ‘Notzer Chesed’ and Its Cosmic Impact
Overview: This passage explains the mystical significance of a tzaddik’s passing, describing how it becomes an “Et Ratzon” (time of favor) that draws down immense Divine light from the highest spiritual source—Tikkun ‘Notzer Chesed’—to effect cosmic rectification and atonement for the generation. Summary of Key Points: Source of the Light […]
Parshas Vayeira Chassidic Story: The Rebuke of the Belt
Chassidic story & lesson The Rebuke of the Belt[1] It was the way of the holy Rebbe, the Alter Rebbe, to live with utmost simplicity. He would often say: “Even the Torah cares for the wealth of Israel. And since my livelihood comes from the community, I must guard every […]
Parshas Vayeira – Rashi Commentary Q&A Rashi Q&A – Bereishit 18:1–14
Mefarshim 📘 Parsha Insights – Rashi Commentary Q&A Rashi Q&A – Bereishit 18:1–14 Q: Why did God appear to Avraham in the plains of Mamre? A: To visit the sick. It was the third day after Avraham’s circumcision, and Mamre had advised him about the circumcision, so God appeared in […]
🐝 Parshas Vayeira – Parsha Bee
🐝 Parsha Bee 🐪 Parshas Vayeira – 50 Q&A Quiz 🐪 🌳 Section 1: Avraham’s Guests 1️⃣ Q: Where was Avraham sitting when Hashem visited him? 🅰️ At the entrance of his tent in the heat of the day. ☀️🏕️ 2️⃣ Q: Why did Hashem visit Avraham? 🅰️ It was […]
Parshas Vayeira – PDF! Summary, Torah Or & Likkutei Sichos, Audio Shiurim
The Complete Parsha Companion Download PDF Purchase Parsha Companion Read all Articles online Pshat on The Parsha Parshas Vayeira-Summary of Parsha 1) Avraham receives guests 2) Avraham and Sarah are blessed with children Click Here Parshas Vayeira-Parsha Bee Click Here Parshas Vayeira-Parsha Insights Why did Hashem visit Avraham? Who did […]
Parshas Vayeira – Haftorah Melachim 2 4:1-37 The miracles of Elisha-The widow & Shunamis
Haftorah Melachim 2 4:1-37[1] Chapter 4: The miracles of Elisha-The widow & Shunamis 1. Elisha miraculously helps a destitute widow: A destitute widow cries to Elisha for help against her creditors: A woman, who was the widow of one of the disciples of the prophets [i.e. Ovadia[2]], cried out to […]
From the Rav’s Desk Thursday 15th MarCheshvan: For married Couples! Pre-Period Stains & Veses: What to Record and When
Question: If a woman starts staining a day or two before her period, does she need to mark those stains on the calendar? And what if she later finds blood on a bedika after becoming impure from a Kesem? Answer: If a woman begins staining before her actual period, she […]
Hilchos Shabbos Table Learning: 🍽️Laws of Kiddush & the Shabbos meals, 🥫Opening Cans
Hilchos Shabbos Table Learning A Weekly Guide to Shabbos Laws for Personal Study and Family Discussion ✨This weeks Topic✨ Laws of Kiddush & the Shabbos meals 🥖 The Three Shabbos Meals 🍞 The Law: Every Jew must eat three meals with bread (Lechem Mishneh) on Shabbos (Shabbos 117b). 📖 The […]
Opening Cans on Shabbos: The Great Shabbos Can Debate: Tuna, Chickpeas, and Halachic Choices
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Daily Halacha Thursday 15th Marcheshvan: May one open cans of food on Shabbos [Canned tuna; sardines; corn; chickpea; tomato sauce; canned fruit, etc.]?
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Hilchos Shabbos Table Learning: 🍽️Laws of Kiddush & the Shabbos meals, 🥫Opening Cans
Hilchos Shabbos Table Learning A Weekly Guide to Shabbos Laws for Personal Study and Family Discussion ✨This weeks Topic✨ Laws of Kiddush & the Shabbos meals 🥖 The Three Shabbos Meals 🍞 The Law: Every Jew must eat three meals with bread (Lechem Mishneh) on Shabbos (Shabbos 117b). 📖 The […]
Daily Rambam 1 Chapter Thursday 15th Mar Cheshvan: Laws of Inheritance – Chapter 4: Acknowledgment of Heirs and Presumptions
Chapter 4: Acknowledgment of Heirs and Presumptions Overview This chapter addresses how a person’s statements about family relationships affect inheritance, including acknowledgment of heirs, denial of relationships, customs-related declarations, and presumptions based on reputation. It also covers complex cases involving maidservants, Torah scholars, and disputes among siblings. Numbered Halachot with […]
Daily Tanach Thursday 15th Marcheshvan Sefer Yirmiyah Chapter 22: A Call for Justice and the Fall of Judah’s Kings
Chapter 22: A Call for Justice and the Fall of Judah’s Kings Overview Hashem sends Yermiyahu to the royal palace with a message for the king and his officials. The chapter emphasizes justice, compassion, and covenant faithfulness as conditions for blessing. It warns that failure will lead to ruin, exile, […]
Daily Tanya Thursday 15th Marcheshvan Igeres Hakodesh 27: How a Tzaddik’s Spirit Connects After Passing: The Power of Love and Effort”
15th MarCheshvan How a Tzaddik’s Spirit Connects After Passing: The Power of Love and Effort Overview: This passage explains why disciples can receive greater spiritual influence from their Rebbe after his passing than during his lifetime. It describes the mechanism of this connection, rooted in the separation of the soul’s […]
Daily Chumash & Rashi Vayeira Chamishi – Yishmael and Hagar are expelled from the home
*The article below is an excerpt from the above Sefer *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Donate Buy in Paperback or Kindle Buy on Apple Books Purchase on our website Sign up for Daily Distribution Sponsor an Episode Summary of Text Chamishi Avraham was 100 years old […]
How to mark the Veses when find stains before the period
Question: If a woman starts staining a day or two before her period, does she need to mark those stains on the calendar? And what if she later finds blood on a bedika after becoming impure from a Kesem? Answer: If a woman begins staining before her actual period, she […]
From the Ravs Desk Wednesday 14th MarCheshvan: Praying in a mixture of Hebrew and English: What Should I Do If I Struggle With Hebrew?
Praying in a mixture of Hebrew and English: What Should I Do If I Struggle With Hebrew? Question May one who has difficulty reading Hebrew pray most of the prayer in English and some of it in Hebrew? I struggle to read Hebrew fluently. The words feel distant, and I […]
Daily Halacha Wednesday 14th MarChesvan: No cursing – The Torah’s Prohibition Against Wishing Misfortune to a Fellow Jew
No cursing – The Torah’s Prohibition Against Wishing Misfortune to a Fellow Jew:[1] Many people mistakenly believe that the Torah’s prohibition against cursing is limited to the use of vulgar or offensive language—what we commonly call “curse words” or “swear words.” While such speech is certainly discouraged under the general […]
Daily Rambam 1 Chapter Wednesday 14th Mar Cheshvan: Laws of Inheritance – Chapter 3 The Firstborn’s Rights in Specific Assets
Chapter 3 The Firstborn’s Rights in Specific Assets Overview This chapter clarifies which assets the firstborn (bechor) receives a double portion from, and which he does not. It addresses property held by the father at death versus property expected later, cases of appreciation, loans, sales before division, and the rights […]
Daily Tanach Wednesday 14th Marcheshvan Sefer Yirmiyah Chapter 21: The Choice Between Life and Death
Chapter 21: The Choice Between Life and Death Overview Chapter 21 records a desperate appeal from King Tzidkiyahu (Zedekiah) during Babylon’s siege. Hoping for a miraculous deliverance, he sends messengers to Yermiyahu. Instead of reassurance, Hashem delivers a stark message: surrender or perish. The chapter emphasizes divine judgment, personal responsibility, […]
Daily Chumash & Rashi Vayeira Revi’i – Lot and his daughters
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Daily Tanya Wednesday 14th Marcheshvan Igeres Hakodesh 27: Explaining the Zohar: How a Tzaddik Is Found More After Passing
14th Marcheshvan Explaining the Zohar: How a Tzaddik Is Found More After Passing Overview: This passage provides a deep explanation of the Zohar’s statement that a tzaddik is found in all worlds more after his passing than during his lifetime. It clarifies how this applies even in the physical world […]
From the Rav’s Desk Tuesday 13th MarCheshvan: Must one Pay Attorney Fees When a Real Estate Transaction Is Not Completed?
Question: I have a finance question regarding a real estate transaction. I was planning to purchase a property in a coastal city in Israel. The seller disclosed that there had previously been water and mold issues, but claimed these had been resolved. I was close to signing the contract when […]
Is the Prohibition of Yichud Biblical or Rabbinical and what are its practical ramifications?
Is the Prohibition of Yichud Biblical or Rabbinical and what are its practical ramifications?[1] The prohibition of Yichud is debated among Halachic authorities as to whether it is a Biblical or rabbinical status. The Talmud[2] explicitly states that the Yichud prohibition of an Erva comes from the Torah and […]
Daily Halacha Tuesday 13th MarChesvan: Biblical vs. Rabbinical Yichud: Definitions, Distinctions, and Halachic Practice
Is the Prohibition of Yichud Biblical or Rabbinical and what are its practical ramifications?[1] The prohibition of Yichud is debated among Halachic authorities as to whether it is a Biblical or rabbinical status. The Talmud[2] explicitly states that the Yichud prohibition of an Erva comes from the Torah and […]
Daily Rambam 1 Chapter Tuesday 13th Mar Cheshvan: Laws of Inheritance – Chapter 2 The Firstborn’s Double Portion
Laws of Inheritance – Chapter 2 The Firstborn’s Double Portion Overview This chapter explains the Torah law granting the firstborn son (bechor) a double portion of his father’s estate, the conditions for eligibility, exceptions, and verification of firstborn status. It also clarifies cases involving uncertain birth order, special circumstances, and […]
Daily Tanach Tuesday 13th Marcheshvan Sefer Yirmiyah Chapter 20: Conflict, Fire Within, and the Prophet’s Anguish
Chapter 20: Conflict, Fire Within, and the Prophet’s Anguish Overview This chapter captures a dramatic moment in Yermiyahu’s life: physical abuse, public humiliation, and deep inner struggle. After being beaten and imprisoned by Pashhur, the chief officer in the Temple, Yermiyahu delivers a chilling prophecy of judgment against him. The […]
Daily Tanya Tuesday 13th Marcheshvan Igeres Hakodesh 27: More Present After Passing: The Zohar’s Teaching on the Tzaddik’s Influence
13th Marcheshvan More Present After Passing: The Zohar’s Teaching on the Tzaddik’s Influence Overview: This section explains the profound statement of the Zohar that when a tzaddik departs from this world, his presence and influence increase in all realms—even more than during his lifetime. It highlights both spiritual and material […]
Daily Chumash & Rashi Vayeira Shelishi – The destruction of Sodom
*The article below is an excerpt from the above Sefer *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Donate Buy in Paperback or Kindle Buy on Apple Books Purchase on our website Sign up for Daily Distribution Sponsor an Episode Summary of Text Shelishi The destruction of Sodom: Lot […]
May an Avel go to Shul during Shiva if he does not have a Minyan at Home
* This article is an excerpt from the above Sefer Shop Now *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. WhatsApp Facebook Twitter Telegram Sign up for Daily Distribution Sponsor an Episode May an Avel go to Shul during Shiva if he does not have a Minyan at Home?[1] […]
From the Rav’s Desk Monday 12th MarCheshvan: May one purchase olive oil without kosher certification (hashgacha)?
May one purchase olive oil without kosher certification (hashgacha)? Question I am interested in buying olive oil for home use, and I’ve noticed that many bottles in the supermarket do not have kosher certification (hashgacha). I’ve heard that extra virgin olive oil is sometimes considered less problematic, but I […]
Daily Halacha Monday 12th Marcheshvan: May an Avel go to Shul during Shiva if he does not have a Minyan at Home?
* This article is an excerpt from the above Sefer Shop Now *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. WhatsApp Facebook Twitter Telegram Sign up for Daily Distribution Sponsor an Episode May an Avel go to Shul during Shiva if he does not have a Minyan at Home?[1] […]
