Question: [Monday 16th Teves 5782] I had a very strange dream on Friday night, by Shabbos Hanukkah. In my dream I dreamt about the three Sifrei Torah being brought out, and that I was given the second Sefer Torah to hold. The third one was given to another individual and […]
From the Rav’s Desk: One who had a dream of a Sefer Torah falling to the ground
Question: [Monday 16th Teves 5782] I had a very strange dream on Friday night, by Shabbos Hanukkah. In my dream I dreamt about the three Sifrei Torah being brought out, and that I was given the second Sefer Torah to hold. The third one was given to another individual and […]
Forgot to recite Birchas Hashachar before Shacharis-Part 2-Birchas Hatorah
Reciting Birchas Hatorah after Davening if one forgot to say it beforehand:[1] A. Background-Does Ahavas Olam take the place of Birchas Hatorah: The connection between Ahavas Olam and Birchas Hatorah:[2] The blessing of Ahava Raba, or Ahavas Olam [depending on one’s Nussach] contains similar statements to those recited in Birchas […]
Forgot to recite Birchas Hashachar before Shacharis-Part 2-Birchas Hatorah
Reciting Birchas Hatorah after Davening if one forgot to say it beforehand:[1] A. Background-Does Ahavas Olam take the place of Birchas Hatorah: The connection between Ahavas Olam and Birchas Hatorah:[2] The blessing of Ahava Raba, or Ahavas Olam [depending on one’s Nussach] contains similar statements to those recited in Birchas […]
Chanukah Halacha-Chapter 5: Zos Chanukah-The last day of Chanukah
Buy Now WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email Chapter 5: Zos Chanukah-The last day of Chanukah This chapter is a compilation of laws relating to Zos Chanukah that have been gathered from all the chapters of the book. Further details of the particular laws can be found in their main subject […]
Melachim 1/Kings 1 Chapter 18: The drought and showdown by Mt. Carmel with Aliyahu, Achav, and the Baal
1. Hashem tells Eliyahu to tell Achav that he will provide rain After many days, in the third year [of drought[1]], Hashem told Eliyahu to go and appear to Achav and tell him that “I will give rain upon the earth.” So, Eliyahu went to appear before Achav. Now the […]
From the Rav’s Desk: May one sleep with shoes under his bed
Question: [Sunday, 15th Teves, 5782] I have heard that there is a problem to sleep with your shoes under your bed, is this correct? Answer: There is no issue with sleeping with shoes under one’s bed, and on the contrary, so was traditionally done as evident from Shulchan Aruch […]
From the Rav’s Desk: May one sleep with shoes under his bed
Question: [Sunday, 15th Teves, 5782] I have heard that there is a problem to sleep with your shoes under your bed, is this correct? Answer: There is no issue with sleeping with shoes under one’s bed, and on the contrary, so was traditionally done as evident from Shulchan Aruch […]
Forgot to recite Birchas Hashachar before Shacharis-Part 1
May the morning blessings be said after Shacharis if one forgot to say them beforehand? A. The general rule:[1] If one davened Shacharis prior to reciting the morning blessings he is to recite all[2] the morning blessings after davening [with exception to the blessings to be discussed below which are […]
Likkutei Sichos-Parshas Vayechi Which overrides, personal spiritual growth or public activism?
Parshas Vayechi Which overrides, personal spiritual growth or public activism? (Likkutei Sichos Vol. 15 Sicha 3) In this week’s Parsha, Parshas Vayechi, we learn of the passing of our forefather Yaakov. Prior to his passing, Yaakov blessed each one of his children with blessings that represented their personal future as […]