Listen here to audio May one squeeze fruits on Yom Tov?[1] In all cases that squeezing is permitted on Shabbos it is likewise permitted on Yom Tov. [See our Sefer “The Laws of Shabbos Volume 2-The Laws of Squeezing fruits” for the full details of the laws of squeezing on […]
Until what time on Erev Shabbos and Yom Tov may one get a haircut?
Listen to audio When may one get a haircut on Erev Shavuos?[1] It is permitted to get a haircut throughout the entire Erev Shabbos, and Erev Yom Tov [with exception to Erev Pesach], even past the time of Mincha. This applies even to a professional haircut that is being done […]
Until what time on Erev Shabbos and Yom Tov may one get a haircut?
Listen to audio When may one get a haircut on Erev Shavuos?[1] It is permitted to get a haircut throughout the entire Erev Shabbos, and Erev Yom Tov [with exception to Erev Pesach], even past the time of Mincha. This applies even to a professional haircut that is being done […]
May one perform Eruv Tavshilin before Erev Yom Tov or on the night before Yom Tov [i.e. Yom Tov is on Thursday night, may one perform it on Wednesday night, or prior]?
Listen here to audio May one perform Eruv Tavshilin before Erev Yom Tov or on the night before Yom Tov [i.e. Yom Tov is on Thursday night, may one perform it on Wednesday night, or prior]? The initial obligation to perform specifically on Erev Yom Tov:[1] Initially, the Eruv Tavshilin […]
May one perform Eruv Tavshilin before Erev Yom Tov or on the night before Yom Tov [i.e. Yom Tov is on Thursday night, may one perform it on Wednesday night, or prior]?
Listen here to audio May one perform Eruv Tavshilin before Erev Yom Tov or on the night before Yom Tov [i.e. Yom Tov is on Thursday night, may one perform it on Wednesday night, or prior]? The initial obligation to perform specifically on Erev Yom Tov:[1] Initially, the Eruv Tavshilin […]
Chapter 7: The Kashrus of the Tefillin-Part 1-Essential laws for the consumer; buying and maintenance
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy here on Amazon Chapter 7: The Kashrus of the Tefillin-Part 1-Essential laws for the consumer; buying and maintenance[1] Introduction:[2] The Kashrus of Tefillin is an enormous subject with myriads of detailed laws applicable towards each of its parts, including the Parshiyos, […]
Chapter 6: Respecting the Tefillin-Laws applicable to the Tefillin themselves
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy here on Amazon Chapter 6: Respecting the Tefillin-Laws applicable to the Tefillin themselves Introduction-Acting with respect while wearing Tefillin: One is required to act in a respectful way in the presence of Tefillin even when they are not being worn. There […]
Shavuos Checklist 5780-Shavuos that falls on Erev Shabbos-COVID-19 era
Listen here to audio Shavuos Checklist The days preceding Shavuos: Valuing time: The Rebbe notes of the Rebbe Rayatz that the period of time during the days preceding Shavuos were utterly precious to him and were hence used wisely. Shabbos Mivarchim Sivan: Av Harachamim is recited on Shabbos Mivarchim […]
Shavuos Checklist 5780-Shavuos that falls on Erev Shabbos-COVID-19 era
Listen here to audio Shavuos Checklist The days preceding Shavuos: Valuing time: The Rebbe notes of the Rebbe Rayatz that the period of time during the days preceding Shavuos were utterly precious to him and were hence used wisely. Shabbos Mivarchim Sivan: Av Harachamim is recited on Shabbos Mivarchim […]
Making up the reading of missed Parshiyos due to COVID-19
Due to Covid-19, many individuals and communities have missed previous Shabbos Torah readings and are now able to make it to Shul for the first time on Shabbos. Different Rabbis are saying different things. Practically, may the Parshiyos be made up? There are different approaches regarding this matter: No makeup: […]
