Missing Kerias Shema, or Davening on time or with a Minyan due to Tevila:[1] Missing Zeman Kerias Shema:[2] It is forbidden to miss saying Kerias Shema within Zeman Kerias Shema due to Tevilas Ezra [i.e. Baal Keri] and certainly it may not be delayed on behalf of the daily immersion. […]
Using water that a person drank from for Netilas Yadayim
Question: [Tuesday, 13th Tamuz 5782] My toddler walked into the room in the morning, and I caught her taking a sip from the water in my Neigal Vaaser cup that I had set up the night before to use for washing when I wake up. My question is regarding if […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Using water that a person drank from for Netilas Yadayim
Question: [Tuesday, 13th Tamuz 5782] My toddler walked into the room in the morning, and I caught her taking a sip from the water in my Neigal Vaaser cup that I had set up the night before to use for washing when I wake up. My question is regarding if […]
Preparing for Shabbos the food that you most like
Best to personally prepare the food one enjoys most:[1] It is best that one personally involves himself with the preparations of the food that is most enjoyed by him.[2] ____________________________________ [1] Admur 250 Kuntrus Achron 2 [2] This is done in order so one also benefit from the Mitzvah of […]
Chapter 20: Miscellaneous laws
Chapter 20: Miscellaneous laws 1. An egg laid on Shabbos:[1] An egg which has been laid on Shabbos is forbidden to be eaten[2] and is therefore Muktzah.[3] It is even forbidden to merely touch the egg.[4] Placing a vessel over the egg: Although the egg is Muktzah, nevertheless, it is […]
Chapter 19: Foods that contain letters or pictures
Chapter 19: Foods that contain letters or pictures 1. Eating foods with letterings and pictures that are on the food:[1] A. The general law: It is forbidden to break letters [numbers, or pictures[2]] that are on a food.[3] This applies even within the process of eating.[4] [It is thus forbidden […]
Chapter 18: Home cleanliness
Chapter 18: Home cleanliness 1. Washing dishes on Shabbos:[1] All dishes/cutlery needed to be used on Shabbos may be washed anytime on Shabbos, even much time prior to the meal.[2] Thus one may wash the Friday night dishes immediately after the meal on Friday night and does not need to […]
Chapter 17: Lash-The laws of Kneading
Chapter 17: Lash-The laws of Kneading Introduction: Kneading is one of the Biblically forbidden Shabbos labors. There is a dispute dating back to the Talmud, which is likewise disputed in the codifiers, as to what constitutes kneading and as to which materials are forbidden to be kneaded. The rule is […]
Melachim 2/Kings 2-Chapter 25: The destruction of the Temple
1. The siege on Jerusalem: In the ninth year of his [i.e. Tzidkiyahu’s[1]] reign, in the tenth month [i.e. Teves], on the tenth of the month [10th of Teves], Nevuchadnetzar the king of Babylonia came up against Jerusalem with his entire army, and encamped around it, and put the city […]
Leaving a Sefer open upon leaving a room
Leaving a Sefer open:[1] One is not to have a Torah book [i.e. Sefer] remain open if he leaves the room, unless the Sefer is covered by a cloth and the like.[2] According to Kaballah, one who leaves a Sefer open and exits the room causes a certain angel by […]
Melachim 2/Kings 2-Chapter 24: Nevuchadnetzar conquers Jerusalem and exiles its inhabitants
1. The state of affairs in the times of Yehoyakim: Yehoyakim becomes a servant of Nevuchadnetzar and rebels against him: In the days of Yehoyakim, Nevuchadnetzar went up against Yehoyakim and Yehoyakim became his servant for three years. At the end of the third year, Yehoyakim turned and rebelled against […]
The reign of Yehoachaz
Melachim 2/Kings 2-Chapter 23 1. The reign of Yehoachaz His age at the time of his reign: Yehoachaz was twenty-three years old when he became king. His time of reign: Yehoachaz reigned in Jerusalem for [only] three months. His mothers name: His mother’s name was Chamutal the daughter of Yeremiah […]
Melachim 2/Kings 2-Chapter 23: Yoshiyahu destroys idolatry from the land
1. Yoshiyahu arouses the nation to repent: Yoshiyahu gathers the nation to the temple: Yoshiyahu the king summoned all the elders of Yehuda and Jerusalem [to gather with him in the temple together with the rest of the people]. The king went up to the Temple, and was met there […]
Chapter 16: Crushing, grinding, mashing and Cutting foods on Shabbos
Chapter 16: Crushing, grinding, mashing and Cutting foods on Shabbos Introduction: Grinding was one of the principal actions done in the Mishkan[1], as in the Mishkan they would grind the herbs to use to make dye.[2] The following actions are a subcategory of this principal prohibition: Cutting wood into very […]
Tevilas Keilim on Shabbos-Immersing vessels in a Mikveh on Shabbos
Immersing vessels in a Mikveh:[1] It is forbidden to immerse a vessel[2] in a Mikveh on Shabbos if the vessel requires immersion in order to be used.[3] Thus any vessel bought from a gentile and has not yet been immersed may not be immersed on Shabbos. This applies even if […]
Feeding animals on Shabbos
Feeding animals:[1] It is permitted for one to feed home and farm animals, food and drink, if they are dependent on him for their food. It is however forbidden to feed home and farm creatures if they are not dependent on him for their food, such as bees, or pigeons.[2] […]
Chapter 15: Salting foods on Shabbos
Chapter 15: Salting foods on Shabbos Introduction: Miabeid, which is the act of tanning skins, which is the act of tanning skins is one of the principal Shabbos prohibitions. The tanning of skins is accomplished through the use of salt. As an offshoot of this prohibition, or as an offshoot […]
Chapter 14: Dyeing and scenting foods on Shabbos
Chapter 14: Dyeing and scenting foods on Shabbos Introduction: One of the 39 principal Melachos is a prohibition against dyeing on Shabbos. Below we will discuss if this prohibition applies likewise to food. Practically, while in general the dyeing prohibition does not apply towards foods, the Achronim differentiate in […]
Chuldah the prophetess
Melachim 2 Chapter 22 1. Chuldah the prophetess and her prophecy of doom: The servants go to Chuldah the prophetess to consult with her: Chilkiyah the priest and Achikam and Achbor and Shafan and Asayah went to Chuldah the prophetess to consult with her about the above message of God. […]
The reign of Yoshiyahu
Melachim 2-Chapter 22 1. The reign of Yoshiyahu: His age at the time of his reign: Yoshiyahu was eight years old when he became king. The years of his reign: Yoshiyahu reigned in Jerusalem for thirty-one years. The name of his mother: His mother’s name was Yedidah the daughter of […]
Melachim 2/Kings 2-Chapter 22: The reign of Yoshiyahu
1. The reign of Yoshiyahu: His age at the time of his reign: Yoshiyahu was eight years old when he became king. The years of his reign: Yoshiyahu reigned in Jerusalem for thirty-one years. The name of his mother: His mother’s name was Yedidah the daughter of Adayah from the […]
Doing laundry on Erev Shabbos-Part 1
Doing laundry on Erev Shabbos: The general law:[1] Ezra instituted for laundry to be done on Thursday [or prior[2]] in honor of Shabbos, in order so one have clean white clothing to wear on Shabbos.[3] [This comes to negate doing laundry on Erev Shabbos[4]], as on Erev Shabbos there is […]
The reign and evil deeds of Manashe
Melachim 2 Chapter 21 The reign of Manasheh: The age at which he became king: Manasheh was twelve years old when he became king. The years of his reign: Manasheh reigned in Jerusalem for a period of fifty-five years. His mother’s name: His mother’s name was Cheftzibah. 2. […]
Melachim 2/Kings 2-Chapter 21: The reign of Manashe and Amon
1. The reign of Manasheh: The age at which he became king: Manasheh was twelve years old when he became king. The years of his reign: Manasheh reigned in Jerusalem for a period of fifty-five years. His mother’s name: His mother’s name was Cheftzibah. 2. The evil deeds of Manasheh: […]
Chizkiyah the king of Yehuda becomes critically ill and miraculously survives
Chizkiyah becomes critically ill and miraculously survives Chizkiyah becomes critically ill and is told of his upcoming death: In those days [three days prior to the annihilation of the Army of Sancheirev[1]] Chizkiyah became critically ill. Yeshayahu the son of Amotz the prophet came to visit Chizkiyah and told him […]
Melachim 2/Kings 2-Chapter 20: The illness, and reign and legacy of Chizkiyah
Chapter 20: The illness, and reign and legacy of Chizkiyah Chizkiyah becomes critically ill and miraculously survives Chizkiyah becomes critically ill and is told of his upcoming death: In those days [three days prior to the annihilation of the Army of Sancheirev[1]] Chizkiyah became critically ill. Yeshayahu the son of […]
Sancheirev’s threats against Chizkiyahu and his eventual annihilation
Melachim 2 Chapters 18-19 Sancheirev conquerors the cities of Judah and Chizkiyah pays him a tribute: Sancheirev conquerors cities in the land of Yehuda: Sancheirev the king of Ashur [who reigned years later after Shalmaneser] conquered all of the fortified cities of Yehuda in the fourteenth year of reign of […]
Melachim 2/Kings 2-Chapter 19: Hashem saves Chizkiyah from Sancheirev
Chizkiyah consults with Yeshayahu and is told not to fear Sancheirev: Chizkiyah mourns the situation: When king Chizkiyah heard the message related to him from the king of Ashur, he tore his garments, and covered himself with sackcloth, and came to the temple [to beseech mercy from God]. The king […]
Melachim 2/Kings 2-Chapter 18: The reign of Chizkiyah and the siege of Jerusalem
1. The reign of Chizkiyah: His year or reign: Chizkiyah, the son of Achaz, the king of Yehuda, became king in the third year of Hoshea the son of Elah, the king of Israel. His age when he reigned: Chizkiyah was twenty-five years old when he became king. His years […]
Gezel Hagoiy-Stealing from a Gentile-Part 1
Gezel Hagoiy-Stealing from a Gentile:[1] A. The general law: It is Biblically forbidden to steal anything even from a Gentile.[2] It is forbidden to steal even less than a Peruta’s worth.[3] This applies whether the Gentile is a child or an adult.[4] This applies even if the Gentile has caused […]
Gezel Hagoiy-Stealing from a Gentile
Gezel Hagoiy-Stealing from a Gentile:[1] A. The general law: It is Biblically forbidden to steal anything even from a Gentile.[2] It is forbidden to steal even less than a Peruta’s worth.[3] This applies whether the Gentile is a child or an adult.[4] This applies even if the Gentile has caused […]
Chapter 13: Molid-Melting, Freezing, and reformatting foods on Shabbos
Chapter 13: Molid-Melting, Freezing, and reformatting foods on Shabbos Introduction:[1] While there is no intrinsic biblical prohibition involved in melting ice on Shabbos, so long as one does not heat it to the point of Yad Soledes and transgress the cooking prohibition, nonetheless, the sages restricted one from doing […]
Chapter 12: Mifareik-Squeezing juice from fruits/vegetables on Shabbos
Chapter 12: Mifareik-Squeezing juice from fruits/vegetables on Shabbos Introduction: Squeezing juice from a fruit or vegetable on Shabbos involves the Mifarek prohibition which is an offshoot of the threshing prohibition and is thus only permitted to be done in certain scenarios. There is a difference between one who is […]
The gentile nations in the Shomron are attacked by lions and convert
Melachim 2-Chapter 17 The cities of Shomron are resettled with Gentiles who are attacked by lions and convert: The king of Ashur brought people from Babylonia and from Cutah and Avva and Chamas and Sefarvaim, and he settled them in the cities of Shomron in place of the Jewish people, […]
The kingdom of Israel is exiled by Ashur
Melachim 2 Chapter 17 Shalmaneser conquers the kingdom of Israel and exiles the 10 tribes: Shalmaneser makes Hosheia pay him a tribute: Shalmaneser, the king of Ashur, went up against him, and Hoshea became his servant, and had to pay him tribute. Shalmaneser imprisons Hosheia: Shalmaneser the king of Ashur […]
Melachim 2/Kings 2-Chapter 17: The exile of the tribes from Israel
1. The reign of Hosheia: His year or reign: Hosheia, the son of Elah, reigned over the people of Israel in the twelfth year of Achaz the king of Yehuda. His years of reign: He reigned for a total of nine years. His deeds: Hosheia did evil in the eyes […]
The reign of Achaz
1. The reign of Achaz: The year of his reign: Achaz the son of Yosam the king of Yehuda became king in the seventeenth year of Pekach the son of Remaliah. His age at the time of his reign: Achaz was twenty years old when he became king. The years […]
Melachim 2/Kings 2-Chapter 17: The reign of Achaz
1. The reign of Achaz: The year of his reign: Achaz the son of Yosam the king of Yehuda became king in the seventeenth year of Pekach the son of Remaliah. His age at the time of his reign: Achaz was twenty years old when he became king. The years […]
Men immersing in a Mikveh daily prior to Davening Shacharis-Part 2
Men immersing in a Mikveh daily prior to Davening Shacharis-Part 2:[1] C. History of the custom and its sources and reasons in the Chassidic teaching: The directives of the Baal Shem Tov: The Baal Shem Tov stated[2] that one is to immerse in a Mikveh as much as possible, and […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Moving a corpse outside of Israel for burial
Question: [Tuesday, 8th Sivan, 5782] May one who passed away outside in Israel be buried by a family plot or plot that he already purchased in the Diaspora? For example, if a Diaspora resident was visiting Israel and passed away there, may he be removed to be buried in his […]
Moving a corpse outside of Israel for burial
Question: [Tuesday, 8th Sivan, 5782] May one who passed away outside in Israel be buried by a family plot or plot that he already purchased in the Diaspora? For example, if a Diaspora resident was visiting Israel and passed away there, may he be removed to be buried in his […]
Melachim 2/Kings 2-Chapter 15: The reigns of Azariah, Zechariah, Shalum, Menachem, Pekachia, Pekach, and Yosam
Chapter 15: The reigns of Azariah, Zechariah, Shalum, Menachem, Pekachia, Pekach, and Yosam The reign and legacy of Azariah: Azariah the son of Amatziah the king of Yehuda, became king in the twenty-seventh year of Yeravam the king of Israel. [He is also known in Scripture as Uziyahu.[1] In truth, […]
The civil war between Amatziah and the kingdom of Yehuda and Yehoash and the kingdom of Israel
Melachim 2 Chapter 14 The war between the kingdom of Yehuda and the kingdom of Israel: Amatziah confronts the kingdom of Israel to war: Amatziah sent messengers to Yehoash, the son of Yehoachaz, the son of Yeihu the king of Israel, confronting him to come fight a war against him. […]
Melachim 2/Kings 2-Chapter 14: The reigns of Amatziah, Yoash, and the civil war between Judah and Israel
Chapter 14: The reigns of Amatziah, Yoash, and the civil war between Judah and Israel The reign of Amatziah: The year of his reign: Amatziah, the son of Yoash, the king of Yehuda, became king in the second year of reign of Yoash the son of Yoachaz, the king of […]
Men immersing in a Mikveh daily prior to Davening Shacharis
Men immersing in a Mikveh daily prior to Davening Shacharis:[1] In today’s times, it is customary amongst Chassidim and men of piety to immerse daily in the mikvah prior to the daily prayer. Although this custom of being particular to immerse every single day prior to prayer, does not contain […]
Men immersing in a Mikveh daily prior to Davening Shacharis-PART 1
Men immersing in a Mikveh daily prior to Davening Shacharis:[1] In today’s times, it is customary amongst Chassidim and men of piety to immerse daily in the mikvah prior to the daily prayer. Although this custom of being particular to immerse every single day prior to prayer, does not contain […]
Elisha passes away and ressurects an unwanted neighbor of the grave
Melachim 2-Chapter 13 The passing of Elisha the prophet: Elisha become sick: Elisha the prophet became ill with the illness from which he would eventually pass away. Yoash, king of Israel, goes down to visit Elisha: Yoash, the king of Israel, went down to visit Elisha. The king wept on […]
Melachim 2/Kings 2-Chapter 13: The reign of Yehoachaz, Yoash and death of Elisha
Chapter 13: The reign of Yehoachaz, Yoash and death of Elisha Chazael oppresses the Jewish people, and God saves them from his hands: The reign of King Yehoachaz, king of Israel: Yehoachaz, the son of Yeihu reigned over the kingdom of Israel in the Shomron for a total of seventeen […]
The reign of Yoash king of Yehuda
Chapter 12: The reign of Yoash king of Yehuda The reign of King Yehoash: The age that he became king: Yehoash was seven years old when he became king. His year of reign: Yehoash became king in Yeihu’s the seventh year of reign [which was the sixth year of the […]
Melachim 2/Kings 2-Chapter 12: The reign of Yoash king of Yehuda
Chapter 12: The reign of Yoash king of Yehuda The reign of King Yehoash: The age that he became king: Yehoash was seven years old when he became king. His year of reign: Yehoash became king in Yeihu’s the seventh year of reign [which was the sixth year of the […]
Touching the parchment of a Sefer Torah
Touching the parchment of a Sefer Torah:[1] It is forbidden to hold [or even touch[2]] the parchment of the Sefer Torah without a cloth.[3] This applies even if one washed his hands.[4] [This applies whether to the interior side of the parchment where the words are written, or to the […]
Touching the parchment of a Sefer Torah
Touching the parchment of a Sefer Torah:[1] It is forbidden to hold [or even touch[2]] the parchment of the Sefer Torah without a cloth.[3] This applies even if one washed his hands.[4] [This applies whether to the interior side of the parchment where the words are written, or to the […]
Queen Atalyah and the revolt against her
Melcahim 2 Chapter 11 1. Ataliah kills all of the descendants of Achaziah, except for one who manages to escape: Ataliah kills all of the descendants of Achaziah: Ataliah, who was the mother of Achaziah, saw that her son was dead [and desired to lead the monarchy herself], so she […]
Melachim 2/Kings2-Chapter 11: The ruling of Ataliah, and the rebellion against her
Chapter 11: The ruling of Ataliah, and the rebellion against her 1. Ataliah kills all of the descendants of Achaziah, except for one who manages to escape: Ataliah kills all of the descendants of Achaziah: Ataliah, who was the mother of Achaziah, saw that her son was dead [and desired […]
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From the Rav’s Desk: Should one place the sleeve of his jacket back on for Musaf of Rosh Chodesh?
Question: [Thursday, 1st Tammuz, 5782] On Rosh Chodesh when we Daven Musaf after removing the tefillin, most people that I have seen do not place the sleeve of their jacket that was removed for the sake of the tefillin back onto their arm, even though we never usually Daven this […]
Should one place the sleeve of his jacket back on for Musaf of Rosh Chodesh?
Question: [Thursday, 1st Tammuz, 5782] On Rosh Chodesh when we Daven Musaf after removing the tefillin, most people that I have seen do not place the sleeve of their jacket that was removed for the sake of the tefillin back onto their arm, even though we never usually Daven this […]
Minhagim for Gimmel Tammuz that falls on Shabbos
Minhagim relevant for when Gimmel Tammuz falls on Shabbos:[1] A. When to perform the Yahrzeit customs: When a Yahrzeit falls on Shabbos, the question is raised as to when the Yahrzeit customs are to be kept. Some customs are not feasible, or not permitted, to be performed on Shabbos, and […]
Minhagim for Gimmel Tammuz that falls on Shabbos
Minhagim relevant for when Gimmel Tammuz falls on Shabbos:[1] A. When to perform the Yahrzeit customs: When a Yahrzeit falls on Shabbos, the question is raised as to when the Yahrzeit customs are to be kept. Some customs are not feasible, or not permitted, to be performed on Shabbos, and […]
Yeihu annihilates the family of Achav and the worshippers of Baal
Melachim 2 Chapter 10 Yeihu kills all 70 sons, and all the descendants, of Achav: Achav had seventy sons in Shomron. Yeihu taunts the sons of Achav and their protectors to wage war against him: Yeihu wrote letters and sent them to Shomron. The letters were sent to the elderly […]
Melachim 2/Kings 2-Chapter 10: Yeihu annihilates all the descendants of Achav and the worshippers of Baal
Chapter 10: Yeihu annihilates all the descendants of Achav and the worshippers of Baal Yeihu kills all 70 sons, and all the descendants, of Achav: Achav had seventy sons in Shomron. Yeihu taunts the sons of Achav and their protectors to wage war against him: Yeihu wrote letters and sent […]
Yeihu kills Yoram king of Israel, Achaziah, king of Yehuda, and Izevel
Yeihu kills Yoram king of Israel: The time of the rebellion of Yeihu: Yeihu, the son of Yehoshaphat, the son of Nimshi revolted against Yoram the king of Israel, while Yoram and all Israel were guarding in Ramoth- Gilead to prevent the enemy soldiers of Chazael the king of Aram, […]
Elisha appoints Yeihu as king of Israel
Melcahim 2 Chapter 9 Elisha has Yeihu anointed as king of Israel: Elisha sends Yonah on a mission to anoint Yeihu as king: [At the time that Yoram the king of Israel was sick in Yizrael] Elisha the prophet summoned one of his disciples who was a prophet [i.e. Yonah […]
Melachim 2/Kings 2-Chapter 9: Yeihu becomes king
1. Elisha has Yeihu anointed as king of Israel: Elisha sends Yonah on a mission to anoint Yeihu as king: [At the time that Yoram the king of Israel was sick in Yizrael] Elisha the prophet summoned one of his disciples who was a prophet [i.e. Yonah ben Amiti[1]] and […]
Melachim 2/King 2-Chapter 8: The Shunamis, Elisha and king Chazael and Yehoram
1. The Shunamis flees from famine: Elisha instructs the Shunamis to flee from famine: When the famine was first set to take place in the land of Israel, Elisha spoke to the woman whose son he had revived [i.e. the Shunamis], telling her that she should take her household and […]
Elisha and the four lepers who discover the abandoned camp of Aram which ends the famine
Melachim 2 Chapter 7 Elisha promises an abundance of food: Elisha prophesizes that the famine will end: When Elisha [heard that the assassin and king had remorse against killing him due to fear of heaven[1]] said, “Listen to what Hashem has related to me in prophecy, So said Hashem, that the […]
Melachim 2/Kings 2-Chapter 7: The four lepers and the fleeing of Aram and end of famine
1. Elisha promises an abundance of food: Elisha prophesizes that the famine will end: When Elisha [heard that the assassin and king had remorse against killing him due to fear of heaven[1]] said, “Listen to what Hashem has related to me in prophecy, So said Hashem, that the famine will […]
The king of Aram tries to capture Elisha
Melachim 2 Chapter 6 1. The king of Aram tries to ambush the king of Israel: The king of Aram sets up an ambush to kill the king of Israel and his soldiers: The king of Aram was in a state of war with the people of Israel, and he […]
Melachim 2/Kings 2-Chapter 6: Elisha and his miracles to protect him from Aram
1. The students of Elisha find a new area of learning near the Jordan and the miracle that was performed by him in that location: The students of Elisha complain that there is not enough space in the study hall: The prophet students who were disciples of Elisha said to […]
Pro-life or Pro-choice: The Torah’s perspective on abortions of gentile fetuses
* This article is an excerpt from the above Sefer Buy in Paperback or Kindle Buy on Apple Books Purchase on our website *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. WhatsApp Facebook Twitter Telegram Sign up for Daily Distribution Sponsor an Episode Donate Pro-life or pro-choice: The Torah’s […]
Pro-life or Pro-choice: The Torah’s perspective on abortions of gentile fetuses-Part 1
Pro-life or pro-choice: The Torah’s perspective on abortions of gentile fetuses[1] *It is important to note, that the below discussion is limited specifically to abortion of a fetus of a Gentile mother. The abortion of a fetus of a Jewish mother follows different bylaws, with many debates surrounding as to […]
Geichazi-His greediness and curse of leprosy
Melachim 2 Chapter 5 1. Naaman and his illness of leprosy: Who was Naaman? Naaman was the general of the king of Aram. He was a prominent man before the king and was well respected, as through him Hashem had given victory to Aram [over the king of Israel, as […]
Elisha cures Naaman of Tzaras-Leprosy
Melachim 2 Chapter 5 1. Naaman and his illness of leprosy: Who was Naaman? Naaman was the general of the king of Aram. He was a prominent man before the king and was well respected, as through him Hashem had given victory to Aram [over the king of Israel, as […]
Melachim 2/Kings 2-Chapter 5: Elisha cures Naaman of leprosy
Chapter 5: Elisha cures Naaman of leprosy 1. Naaman and his illness of leprosy: Who was Naaman? Naaman was the general of the king of Aram. He was a prominent man before the king and was well respected, as through him Hashem had given victory to Aram [over the king […]
From the Rav’s Desk: May one purposely eat less than a Kezayis of bread to escape reciting Birchas Hamazon?
Question: [Monday, 28th Sivan, 5782] In light of the recent article you wrote regarding if one eats only a small amount of bread by a meal, and if it exempts the other meal foods, I have a general question that has bothered me for quite a while. I believe that […]
May one purposely eat less than a Kezayis of bread to escape reciting Birchas Hamazon?
Question: [Monday, 28th Sivan, 5782] In light of the recent article you wrote regarding if one eats only a small amount of bread by a meal, and if it exempts the other meal foods, I have a general question that has bothered me for quite a while. I believe that […]
Hiding the thumb-When and why
Hiding the thumb-When and why: In Halacha, we find recorded in the following areas that the thumb is to be hidden: During prayer: There are certain regulations and restrictions of hand positions during the prayer of Shemoneh Esrei, such as not to stand with one’s hands on one’s thighs.[1] As […]
Hiding the thumb-When and why
Hiding the thumb-When and why: In Halacha, we find recorded in the following areas that the thumb is to be hidden: During prayer: There are certain regulations and restrictions of hand positions during the prayer of Shemoneh Esrei, such as not to stand with one’s hands on one’s thighs.[1] As […]
Elisha miraculously provides food during famine:
Melachim 2 Chapter 4 Elisha miraculously provides food during famine: Poisonous mushrooms are accidentally fed to the students: Elisha returned to Gilgal and there was a famine in the land, and the disciples of the prophets were sitting before him. Elisha instructed his servant to prepare a large pot on […]
Elisha ressurects the son of the Shunamite woman
Melachim 2 Chapter 4 Elisha and the Shunamite woman: Elisha eats by the home of a prominent Shunamis woman: Elisha traveled to a town named Shunem, and there he met a prominent woman [who was the sister of Avishag Hashunamis[1]] who pressed upon him to eat a meal in her […]
Elisha and the miraculous oil jugs of the widowed woman
Melchaim 2 Chapter 4 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. Ovadyah[1]], cried out to Elisha, saying, “Your servant, my husband, has died, and you […]
Melachim 2/Kings 2-Chapter 4: The miracles of Elisha with the widow and Shunamite woman, and famine
Chapter 4: The miracles of Elisha with the widow and Shunamite woman, and famine 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. Ovadyah[1]], cried out […]
Melachim 2/Kings 2 Chapter 3: The war with Moav
1. The reign of Yehoram: His reign: Yehoram, the son of Achav, reigned over Israel in Samaria in the eighteenth year of reign of Yehoshafat the king of Yehuda. He reigned for a total of twelve years. His evil ways: Yehoram performed evil in the eyes of Hashem, however, not […]
From the Rav’s Desk: If a Kohen marries the daughter of converts or the daughter of a Gentile father, is the child a Challal
Question: [Sunday, 27th Sivan 5782] In one of your previous articles you mentioned a list of Kohanim who are defined as a Challal and hence are invalidated from their priesthood for all matters. I would like to know what the status of the child is if a Kohen transgressed and […]
If a Kohen marries the daughter of converts or the daughter of a Gentile father, is the child a Challal
Question: [Sunday, 27th Sivan 5782] In one of your previous articles you mentioned a list of Kohanim who are defined as a Challal and hence are invalidated from their priesthood for all matters. I would like to know what the status of the child is if a Kohen transgressed and […]
Eating a very small amount of bread by a meal-The status of blessing of the other foods eaten
Eating a very small amount of bread by a meal-The status of blessing of the other foods eaten:[1] Background: The law states that whenever one eats a meal of bread with the blessing of Hamotzi, then all the other meal foods eaten during the meal are exempt from needing a […]
Eating a very small amount of bread by a meal-The status of blessing of the other foods eaten
Eating a very small amount of bread by a meal-The status of blessing of the other foods eaten:[1] Background: The law states that whenever one eats a meal of bread with the blessing of Hamotzi, then all the other meal foods eaten during the meal are exempt from needing a […]
The Prohibition of Orlah
The Prohibition of Orlah: A fruit tree which is planted is to have three years counted from the time of its planting. All the fruits which it grows throughout those three years is prohibited forever[2] not only in eating but in deriving any form of pleasure from them.[3] ______________________________________________________________ [2] […]
The reason behind the Arlah prohibition
The Torah prohibits one from eating fruits of a tree within its first three years of having been planted. The reason behind this prohibition is explained in Kabbala to be that it is a rectification for the sin of Adam and Eve. G-d had only commanded them to refrain from […]
Throwing out the garbage on Shabbos
Garbage-Moving a garbage bag or garbage bin:[1] The moving of a garbage bag or a garbage bin on Shabbos enters into the question of whether it has the status of Muktzah, and if so, under which circumstances it is permitted to be moved under the rule of Geraf Shel Reiy, […]
Throwing out the garbage on Shabbos
Garbage-Moving a garbage bag or garbage bin:[1] The moving of a garbage bag or a garbage bin on Shabbos enters into the question of whether it has the status of Muktzah, and if so, under which circumstances it is permitted to be moved under the rule of Geraf Shel Reiy, […]
The status of a Kohen who is a Challal
The status of a Kohen who is a Challal [born from forbidden relations]:[1] A Challal is a Kohen who is desecrated from his priesthood position, and is hence not considered like a non-Kohen regarding all matters, as we will explain below. A. Who is defined as a Challal?[2] Biblical-Issureiy Kehuna: […]
The status of a Kohen who is a Challal
The status of a Kohen who is a Challal [born from forbidden relations]:[1] A Challal is a Kohen who is desecrated from his priesthood position, and is hence not considered like a non-Kohen regarding all matters, as we will explain below. A. Who is defined as a Challal?[2] Biblical-Issureiy Kehuna: […]
Must a married women cover the hair of her sideburns and below the nape
Must a married [or once married] woman cover her sideburns and others hair that protrude past the regular hair of the head? Some Poskim[1] rule that a married woman is not required to cover the little amount of her hair that extends past her “Tzemasan” [which refers to a snood […]
Giving charity & Maaser if one owes money to others
Giving charity and Maaser if one owes money to others: A. Background: The obligation to pay back owed moneys:[1] It is a Biblical obligation for a person who borrowed money to pay back that money that he owes. One who does not do so transgresses the verse[2] of “Loveh Rasha […]
Giving charity & Maaser if one owes money to others
Giving charity and Maaser if one owes money to others: A. Background: The obligation to pay back owed moneys:[1] It is a Biblical obligation for a person who borrowed money to pay back that money that he owes. One who does not do so transgresses the verse[2] of “Loveh Rasha […]
Placing a tablecloth on the Shabbos table
Placing a tablecloth on the table: It is customary for there to be a tablecloth spread over one’s [dining[1]] table throughout the entire Shabbos. One may not swerve from this custom.[2] There are those who have the custom to spread two tablecloths over the [dining] table [and so is the […]
Placing the Challah on the table after baking
Placing the Challah on the table after baking: Some Poskim[1] record that the custom is to place the Challahs that will be eaten Friday night on the Shabbos table directly after removing them from the oven, and that doing so is included within Kavod Shabbos.[2] This is not the current […]
Calling up relatives to get Aliya one after the other
Today’s Daily Halacha is an excerpt from this Sefer. Buy Here! Calling up relatives to Aliya’s one after the other:[1] From the letter of the law, it is permitted to call two relatives to the Torah for an Aliyah one after the other. This applies whether they are brothers or […]
From the Rav’s Desk: What happened on the 20th of Sivan and is it still accustomed to fast on this day?
Question: [Monday, 20th Iyar 5781] What happened on the 20th of Sivan and is it still accustomed to fast on this day? Answer: The 20th of Sivan used to be in accustomed fast day which commemorated certain tragedies that occurred in both France and Poland in which Jews were persecuted […]
