Do chicken bones need to be fully cooked to be allowed to further heat the chicken or the dish that they are in?[1] If one, or the majority of one’s city, is accustomed to eating the chicken bones, then the chicken bones must be cooked to the point that they […]
Solar cooking on Shabbos
The heat source-Fire [i.e., Eish], Toldos Haeish, sun [i.e. Chama], Toldos Chama, electric: Near a fire: It is Biblically forbidden to cook food whether on or near a fire. [Thus, it is not necessary for the food to be cooked over an actual fire for one to transgress the Biblical […]
May one use a magnifying glass or solar cooker/oven to cook his food on Shabbos?
May one use a magnifying glass or solar cooker/oven to cook his food?[1] It is initially forbidden to cook food using a magnifying glass or solar cooker due to it possibly being considered Toldos Hachamah. Nonetheless, some Poskim[2] rule that in a case of slight illness one may be lenient […]
Transgressed Chazarah-The law if one heated food on Shabbos in a forbidden way
The law if one transgressed the Chazara conditions:[1] If one heated food on Shabbos in a way that transgressed the Chazara conditions, then at times it is prohibited to eat the food on Shabbos. The following is the law: If the food was not fully cooked or contains cold liquid: […]
Attaching one’s electric plate or oven to a timer over Shabbos
8. Attaching one’s electric plate or oven to a timer over Shabbos:[1] A. General rule:[2] It is forbidden to place a food that contains a cooking prohibition [as explained in Halacha 1] on or even near a heat source that will eventually turn on and heat the food to Yad […]
Heating near oven or fire-May one place food very close to his oven, stove top, or electric plate?
Heating near oven or fire-May one place food very close to his oven, stove top, or electric plate? No cooking prohibition:[1] It is forbidden to heat a food near a fire or other source of heat if there is a cooking prohibition involved in heating up the food [as explained […]
Gezel Hagoiy-Stealing from a Gentile-Part 2-Cheating a gentile in business
Cheating a Gentile in business: All scams and trickery are forbidden in business even with a gentle.[1] [Those people who mistakenly think that it is permitted to scam a Gentile are making a grave mistake. All types of trickery and scams are forbidden even towards a Gentile, and certainly if […]
Removing food from on top of pot and placing on Blech on Shabbos
If on Erev Shabbos one placed a pot on top of another pot, may he later on Shabbos place the upper pot on the blech or electric plate?[1] According to all, if when one removed the upper pot from the flame and placed it onto the lower pot on Erev […]
Adding water to your Chulent on Shabbos
Summary of the requirements needed to be allowed to add hot water to ones Cholent on Shabbos:[1] Both the water and the Cholent are fully cooked.[2] The water is poured directly from the boiler to the Cholent, without placing the water in any pot in-between. [However, regarding using a spoon […]
Moving a pot on the Blech or electric plate to a hotter area on Shabbos
Returning the pot onto a different fire:[1] When the above 6 conditions are fulfilled, then it is permitted to return the food even onto a different covered fire, even if the second fire is hotter than the original one. [Thus, one may remove his food from his oven and […]
The six Chazarah conditions
The six conditions needed to return a food to a flame, Blech, or electric plate:[1] One may only return a food to a source of heat, such as a fire, Blech or Electric plate, if all the following six conditions are fulfilled: The food is fully cooked and does not […]
Heating food on Shabbos on a heat source that is less than Yad Soledes
H. Oven or heat source is less than Yad Soledes: The definition of Yad Soledes Bo:[1] A Yad Soledes area is defined as an area that is hot enough that if the food that he is returning there were to be cold, it would be able to heat it up […]
Warming Challas on a Blech or electric plate on Shabbos
May one place Challahs directly on the blech in order to warm?[1] Rav Shlomo Zalman Aurbach writes that it is allowed to place Challahs to warm on areas of the blech which are not directly over the fire, being that this is not the regular way of baking during the […]
Heating food on an electric plate on Shabbos
May one heat food on an electric plate on Shabbos?[1] By an electric plate with more than one setting it is forbiddenit is forbidden to return food, and certainly to initially heat food, on it on Shabbos. If there is only one setting it is disputed amongst Poskim as to […]
Heating food on a blech on Shabbos
Blech-Heating food on a blech on Shabbos:[1] Heating foods on a Blech on Shabbos retain the same restrictions as a covered flame in which case one must fulfill all six Chazarah conditions to return a pot of food onto it on Shabbos. Thus, if the area can heat the food […]
Returning Chulent to the crockpot on Shabbos
May one return his Cholent to the crock pot upon fulfilling all six conditions of Chazarah? Does a crock pot have the status of a stove or an oven in regard to Chazara?[1] Returning food into the crock-pot is similar to returning it to an oven. Thus, seemingly whether this […]
Heating foods on a heater or radiator on Shabbos
Covered Flame-Radiator, Heater:[1] It is forbidden to place food on top of a covered flame, in order to warm it up, unless all the six Chazara conditions are fulfilled.[2] This applies even if the area is not Yad Soledes. However, if one places another item on top of the radiator […]
Heating/Returning food to a hot oven on Shabbos
Ovens-Heating/Returning food into a hot oven on Shabbos:[1] Fulfilling the six conditions only allows one to return a pot of food onto a stove top, electric plate or Blech. However, one may never return the food into a hot oven even if all the 6 conditions are fulfilled, and even […]
Heating food on top of a pot on Shabbos
Heating on top of pot-Warming the food on top of a pot that is on the fire:[1] One may place any food [even from the fridge] on top of a pot that is on a fire [even if the fire is not covered], as long as warming it up on […]
The cooking prohibition involved in reheating foods
The cooking prohibition involved in reheating foods: All foods that fulfill all the following conditions do not contain a cooking prohibition upon reheating them: Fully cooked:[1] The food must be fully cooked, [to the point that it requires no further softening, or change of texture, through cooking]. If the food […]
What is the law if one insulated food on Shabbos?
What is the law if one insulated food on Shabbos?[1] If the food became hotter due to the insulation it is forbidden.[2] If the food remained the same temperature, then if the material used is defined as “does not add heat,” it is permitted.[3] If the material is defined as […]
Insulating cold food on Shabbos
Insulating cold food on Shabbos:[1] It is permitted to insulate completely cold foods on Shabbos with materials that do not add heat, in order so it not become too cold, or in order to remove its coldness. ([Furthermore] if the food cooled off to the point that it is not […]
Insulating on Shabbos a hot food which has been transferred to a second pot
Keli Sheiyni-Insulating on Shabbos a hot food which has been transferred to a second pot:[1] If one removed the food from its original pot and placed it into a second pot, then it is permitted to insulate the second pot.[2] If one poured the food back into its original pot:[3] […]
Re-insulating on Shabbos a pot that had been insulated before Shabbos
Re-insulating on Shabbos a pot that had been insulated before Shabbos[1]: It is permitted to reinsulate on Shabbos a pot that was insulated[2] from before Shabbos with a material that does not add heat. This applies whether the insulation unraveled on its own or if one actively undid the insulation, […]
Insulating a food by Bein Hashmashos of Erev Shabbos
The law by Bein Hashmashos of Erev Shabbos?[1] It is permitted to insulate food in material that does not add heat by Bein Hashmashos, prior to Tzeis Hakochavim.[2] [However, if the material adds heat, then it is forbidden to insulate with it in all cases even prior to the start […]
Placing a towel and the like on top of a pot on Shabbos
1. The prohibition against insulating food on Shabbos:[1] It is forbidden to insulate hot foods on Shabbos. This applies even if the insulation material does not add heat.[2] This applies even if the food is fully cooked and even if further cooking will cause it damage.[3] This applies even if […]
Placing wrapped Kishkeh and other foods in pot of food
May one on Erev Shabbos enter food that is wrapped with tin foil or plastic wrap into a pot of food that is on the fire[1], such as to place wrapped Kishkeh into ones Cholent?[2] Some Poskim[3] rule it is forbidden to do so due to Hatmana Shemosif Hevel. Other […]
Placing food which is wrapped in tinfoil on top of a pot that is on a flame, Blech or electric plate
May one on Erev Shabbos, or on Shabbos, place food which is wrapped in tinfoil on top of a pot that is on a flame, Blech or electric plate?[1] If the wrapping is placed in order to guard the heat of the food, then it is forbidden to do so […]
Insulating a food or pot that is on top of a stove top, blech, electric plate, oven, or hot pot
Insulating a food or pot that is on top of a stove top, blech, electric plate, oven, or hot pot:[1] Any item that is properly insulated according to Halacha [as explained in Halacha C-D] is forbidden to be placed even before Shabbos on top of any item which contains a […]
How much of the pot must be insulated for it to be considered a prohibited insulation?
How much of the pot must be insulated for it to be considered a prohibited insulation?[1] Lechatchila, one should consider it to be prohibited insulation even if only majority of the walls of the pot are covered, even if its top is uncovered by the insulation material.[2] Thus, one is […]
Insulating a pot of food before Shabbos which will be left on your counter
Insulation with material that does not add heat: Before Shabbos, one may insulate food with any material that does not add heat to the food, and there are no restrictions in this regard. [Restrictions against insulating even with materials that do not add heat only begin to apply on Shabbos […]
Covering the crockpot with tinfoil before Shabbos
Crock pots with adjustable temperatures:[1] Foil is to be placed between the outer cooker and the inner pot. However, one is to beware not to place more than a single sheet of foil, as this can constitute a problem of Hatmana/insulating. [One should also cover the knob of the crock […]
Leaving food on the grill or barbecue into Shabbos
Barbecue Grill-May one leave food on a grill or barbecue:[1] It is permitted to leave meat and other foods in the barbecue so long as the foods are half cooked on both sides before Shabbos.[2] However, one may not remove the meat from the barbecue until the coals and fire […]
Leaving food in an oven into Shabbos
Ovens-Covering the flame:[1] There is no prohibition of Hatmana to leave food in an oven into Shabbos.[2] However, if the food is less than half cooked, then the heat source of the oven must be covered, due to the Shehiyah restrictions. Some Poskim[3] rule all the walls of the oven […]
The Blech-Its details and leaving less than half cooked food on it
Covering the flame with a Blech:[1] It is forbidden to leave less than half cooked food on an open flame into Shabbos. This Halacha created the use of a Blech. Today, it is a widespread custom to cover the flame on the stove top with a strong aluminum sheet called […]
Leaving non-fully cooked foods on an electric plate, or crockpot into Shabbos
What status of oven do Crockpots, electric plates, and water boilers have today?[1] Adjustable temperatures: If they have adjustable temperatures, they have the same status as stoves and ovens, and must be covered in order to leave less than half cooked foods on them before Shabbos.[2] One setting: If they […]
Leaving bread in the oven into Shabbos
Bread:[1] Bread is only permitted to be left on an uncovered flame if both sides of the bread have crisped to the point that if one were to break open the bread there would not be any strings of dough stretching out of it.[2] It is not allowed to be […]
Preparing the water urn enough time before Shabbos
Shehiyah restrictions by Water:[1] The Shehiyah regulations apply likewise to water.[2] This applies whether one wishes to heat it for drinking purposes, or for the purpose of cleaning vessels with it on Shabbos, nonetheless, all the Shehiyah restrictions apply. Thus, it is forbidden to leave water over an uncovered flame […]
Placing raw meat and other foods in a pot right before Shabbos
Raw food: Raw meat-Placing on fire right before Shabbos:[1] Completely raw meat [which is unable to become cooked in time for the Friday night meal] may be placed right before Shabbos in a pot that is on an uncovered fire, even if the rest of the food in the pot […]
Ben Drusaiy-Half cooked foods
Ben Drusaiy-Half cooked foods:[1] The Sages forbade leaving specifically less than half[2] cooked food [i.e., Ben Drusaiy[3]] on an uncovered flame from before Shabbos due to worry that by less than half cooked food, one may come to raise the flame on Shabbos in order to hasten the cooking. If, […]
The Shehiyah restrictions and their reason
The Shehiyah[1] restrictions and its reason:[2] In certain cases, the sages decreed against leaving uncooked food over a flame into Shabbos because if one were allowed to leave the food on the fire once Shabbos began, one may forget that it is Shabbos and stir the coals [i.e. increase the […]
Eating hot food on Shabbos
1. The Mitzvah to eat hot food on Shabbos:[1] It’s a Mitzvah to insulate food for Shabbos in order so one can eat hot food on Shabbos, as [eating hot food] is [part of the mitzvah] of honoring and having enjoyment on Shabbos. [See Q&A 1] The law by one […]
Eating on a three versus four legged table on Shabbos
Should one eat specifically on a four-legged table? The Arizal was very careful to only eat on a four-legged table, to emulate the table of the Tabernacle.[1] This law, however, was omitted by Admur. ____________________________ [1] Brought in Magen Avraham 262:1. See Kaf Hachaim 262:1 Bookmark
The Shabbos and Yom Tov expenses are not included in the yearly budget
The Shabbos and Yom Tov expenses are not included in yearly budget:[1] The money spent on behalf of [fulfilling the Mitzvah of Oneg] Shabbos and Yom Tov are not included in the budget decreed on Rosh Hashanah for one’s annual food expenses and other needs.[2] ___________________________________________________________ [1] Admur 242:3; 529:4; […]
Eating at least-two cooked dishes by the Shabbos meal
At the very least-two cooked dishes:[1] Even one who cannot afford to buy many varieties of foods for Shabbos, nonetheless it is proper to beware to have at least two cooked[2] foods [by each meal]. [This applies for the first two Shabbos meals but not for the third meal, in […]
Eating meat and wine on Shabbos
Meat and wine on Shabbos:[1] Although there is no obligation to specifically eat meat and drink wine on Shabbos, nevertheless since in general most people have greater pleasure in consuming meat and wine over other foods and beverages therefore, they are to increase in eating meat and drinking wine in […]
Eating fish on Shabbos
Eating Fish on Shabbos:[1] Eating fish is included in the Mitzvah of Oneg Shabbos. In the times of the Talmud Oneg Shabbos was fulfilled through eating large fish.[2] Fish should be eaten in every meal[3], unless it is hazardous for his health, or he despises eating fish to the point […]
Shopping for Shabbos before Davening Shacharis
If the store will close and one has not yet Davened what is he to do?[1] If one has not yet recited the Shacharis prayer and will be unable to purchase his Shabbos needs after completing his prayer, then he is to first say Shema within its proper time [if […]
Missing Davening on time or with a Minyan due to Mikveh before Davening
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. […]
Missing Davening on time or with a Minyan due to Mikveh before Davening
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 […]
