Chapter 41: Carrying items on head[1] Halacha 1: It is forbidden to carry any item on one’s head while he is wearing his head Tefillin if the item is not a clothing, and is not commonly worn on the head. Light items: This prohibition applies even against carrying a light […]
Shulchan Aruch Michaber & Rama-Summary: Chapter 40: How to treat the Tefillin with respect
Chapter 40: How to treat the Tefillin with respect 8 Halachos Halacha 1: Hanging the Tefillin[1] Hanging the actual Tefillin: It is forbidden to hang the tefillin whether by the straps or the cubes. Hanging a bag with Tefillin: It is permitted to hang the Tefillin while they are inside […]
Summary of Shulchan Aruch Admur: Chapter 1 Mahadurah Basra-Hashkamas Haboker
Chapter 1: Hashkamas Haboker [Mahadurah Basra] 9 Halachos Halacha 1: Attributes to emulate[1] The four animals: Rabbi Yehuda Ben Teima stated: One should be as bold as a leopard, as light as an eagle, as swift as a deer, and as strong as a lion in order to fulfill the […]
Melachim 1/Kings 1-Chapter 15: The reigns of Aviyam, Asa, Nadav & Basha
Chapter 15: The reigns of Aviyam, Asa, Nadav & Basha 1. The reign of Aviyam the son of Rechavam: In the eighteenth year of the reign of King Yeravam, the son of Navat, Aviyam ruled over Judah. The years of his reign: For three years he ruled in Jerusalem. […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Answering Amen with a Niggun by Chanukah candle lighting
Question: [Thursday 28th Kisleiv 5782] We are accustomed, as many of the people are as well, to answer the Amen after the blessings of the Hanukkah menorah in a long tune which stretches out the Amen. One of my children said to me that she heard that it is forbidden […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Answering Amen with a Niggun by Chanukah candle lighting
Question: [Thursday 28th Kisleiv 5782] We are accustomed, as many of the people are as well, to answer the Amen after the blessings of the Hanukkah menorah in a long tune which stretches out the Amen. One of my children said to me that she heard that it is forbidden […]
Shabbos Chanukah-All detailed laws
Shabbos Chanukah-Part 1[1] 1. Mincha Erev Shabbos?[2] Mincha is prayed [early] on Erev Shabbos, prior to lighting the Chanukah candles.[3] [In a time of need, however, one may light the candles prior to Mincha.[4] If one is unable to Daven Mincha with a Minyan prior to candle lighting, it is […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Attending a Chanukah party by candle lighting time
Question: [Wednesday, 27th Kisleiv, 5782] We are having a Chanukah party by relatives for which we must leave prior to the candle lighting time. My question is regarding what we should do about lighting and if we should light candles by our host, or should wait to light until we […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Attending a Chanukah party by candle lighting time
Question: [Wednesday, 27th Kisleiv, 5782] We are having a Chanukah party by relatives for which we must leave prior to the candle lighting time. My question is regarding what we should do about lighting and if we should light candles by our host, or should wait to light until we […]
The Shamash-Purpose & Halachic details-Part 2
The Shamash-Purpose & Halachic details-Part 2[1] E. How long is the Shamash to last for?[2] The Shamash is to last for at least 30 minutes after nightfall. F. When to light the Shamash: The candle which is used to light all the other candles is to be lit before the […]
