Question: [Wednesday, 6th Kisleiv, 5782] Many families have a tradition that a child should not look in the mirror prior to him growing teeth, and that you should not step over a child lest he not grow, and if you do step over him that you should step over him […]
From the Rav’s Desk: May children look in the mirror prior to growing teeth, and is one to avoid stepping over a child lest he not grow?
Question: [Wednesday, 6th Kisleiv, 5782] Many families have a tradition that a child should not look in the mirror prior to him growing teeth, and that you should not step over a child lest he not grow, and if you do step over him that you should step over him […]
Melachim 1/Kings 1-Chapter 10: The Queen of Sheba and King Solomon’s throne, chariots, wealth & fame
Chapter 10: The Queen of Sheba and King Solomon’s throne, chariots, wealth & fame 1. The Queen of Sheba meets King Shlomo: The Queen of Sheba travels to King Solomon to test him with riddles: The Queen of Sheba heard of Solomon’s fame, and that he has been blessed with […]
From the Rav’s Desk: May one wear Rabbeinu Tam Tefillin past sunset or nightfall?
Question: [Tuesday, 4th Kisleiv 5782] I have heard a number of times that you can be more lenient with Rabbeinu Tam Tefillin, to put them on past sunset or even past nightfall prior to the time of Rabbeinu Tam? Is this correct? Answer: This is incorrect. Initially one must […]
From the Rav’s Desk: May one wear Rabbeinu Tam Tefillin past sunset or nightfall?
Question: [Tuesday, 4th Kisleiv 5782] I have heard a number of times that you can be more lenient with Rabbeinu Tam Tefillin, to put them on past sunset or even past nightfall prior to the time of Rabbeinu Tam? Is this correct? Answer: This is incorrect. Initially one must […]
May a child before Bar Mitzvah eat before Davening?
May a child below Bar Mitzvah eat before Davening Shacharis [i.e. Hamotzi breakfast]: A. Background-The general prohibition of eating before prayer:[1] The sages prohibited one from eating or drinking starting from the time of Alos Hashachar until after one Davens Shemoneh Esrei [of Shacharis].[2] This is in addition to the […]
May a child before Bar Mitzvah eat before Davening?
May a child below Bar Mitzvah eat before Davening Shacharis [i.e. Hamotzi breakfast]: A. Background-The general prohibition of eating before prayer:[1] The sages prohibited one from eating or drinking starting from the time of Alos Hashachar until after one Davens Shemoneh Esrei [of Shacharis].[2] This is in addition to the […]
Likkutei Sichos-Parshas Vayechi Which overrides, personal spiritual growth or public activism?
Check out our Amazon Sefarim Shop This article is an excerpt from the above Sefer WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Sponsor an Article 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 […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Hatavas Chalom-How can a wife perform a Hatavas Chalom for a bad dream?
Question: [Monday 4th Kisleiv 5782] I would like to perform a Hatavas Chalom for bad dreams that I have been suffering from. My question is if I need to personally do it before three men, or if I can send my husband to do so for me? Answer: Seemingly, […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Hatavas Chalom-How can a wife perform a Hatavas Chalom for a bad dream?
Question: [Monday 4th Kisleiv 5782] I would like to perform a Hatavas Chalom for bad dreams that I have been suffering from. My question is if I need to personally do it before three men, or if I can send my husband to do so for me? Answer: Seemingly, […]
