Yichud in an elevator

Is Yichud permitted in an elevator?[1] Some Poskim[2] rule the prohibition of Yichud applies in an elevator, and it is therefore forbidden to be alone in an elevator with a woman even for a very short amount of time.[3] Majority of Poskim[4] however rule the prohibition of Yichud does not apply to elevators.[5] […]

Yichud in an elevator

Is Yichud permitted in an elevator?[1] Some Poskim[2] rule the prohibition of Yichud applies in an elevator, and it is therefore forbidden to be alone in an elevator with a woman even for a very short amount of time.[3] Majority of Poskim[4] however rule the prohibition of Yichud does not apply to elevators.[5] […]

Kosher business brings blessing to the money

Kosher business:[1] A person must work for a living. However, he must make sure that his business is Kosher, following all the rules in Halacha, which include not lying, stealing and cheating others. It is possible to achieve a good Parnasa without speaking lies and without doing untruthful matters. When […]

Who wrote Sefer Yetzira

Who wrote Sefer Yetzira?[1] Sefer Yetzira was written by Avraham Avinu. __________________________________________________________________ [1] Shlah Derech Chaim Parshas Vayeishev; Tocheches Mussar 57; Chida in Shem Hagedolim Samech 54 in name of Zohar Chadash Yisro p. 60; Kuzari Mamar 4; Ramak in end of his commentary on Sefer Yetzira; Yalkut Reuveini Lech […]

Performing miracles using practical Kabala:

Performing miracles using practical Kabala: It is permitted to perform magical illusions [i.e. Achizas Eiynayim] through Sefer Yetizra.[1] Furthermore, it is permitted to even [initially[2]] perform magical actions through Sefer Yetzira.[3] How is it done?[4] It is possible to perform magic using Sefer Yetzira through using the holy names found […]

Who was Paul and Peter

  Who were Paul and Peter of the Christian religion?[1] According to Chazal, Paul [Yochanon] and Peter [Shimon Kipa] were Tzaddikim who were planted into the christian world in order to divert their religion away from resemblance to Judaism, and they remained faithful to the Jewish people throughout their lives. […]