Hallel on Yom Tov-Complete Hallel

Hallel: The obligation:[1] On each one of the Shalosh Regalim, [which includes, in the Diaspora, both days of Shavuos, the first two nights and days of Pesach, the nine days of Sukkos, including Shemini Atzeres, and also the eight days of Chanukah[2]], one is required to recite the complete Hallel […]

Siyum Misechta

Siyum Misechta:[1] The making of a Siyum:[2] When one completes a Misechta it is a Mitzvah to rejoice and hold a [public[3]] festive meal for the occasion. [One may make several meals, throughout several days in honor of the Siyum.[4]] The status of the meal:[5] The festive meal held for […]

Destroying a fruit tree

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer  Buy here Destroying a tree:[1] A. Destroying a fruit bearing tree:[2] The prohibition and danger: It is Biblically forbidden to unjustifiably destroy a [healthy] fruit bearing tree due to the prohibition of Bal Tashchis, as explained above.[3] Furthermore, in addition to the […]

Destroying a tree

Destroying a tree:[1] Destroying a fruit bearing tree:[2] The prohibition and danger: It is Biblically forbidden to unjustifiably destroy a [healthy] fruit bearing tree due to the prohibition of Baal Tashchis, as explained above.[3] Furthermore, in addition to the prohibition of Baal Tashchis associated with destroying a fruit bearing tree, […]

The laws of Bal Tashchis

  The laws of Bal Tashchis: The prohibition:[1] The same way that one must be careful with his body not to cause it loss, or harm, or damage, so too one must be careful with one’s possessions to not cause it loss or harm or damage.[2] Anyone who damages an […]

Forgot Shehechiyanu in Kiddush

Forgot Shehechiyanu during Pesach Kiddush:[1] One who forgot to recite the blessing of Shehechiyanu during Kiddush, prior to drinking the wine, is to recite it afterwards, immediately upon remembering. Even if he only remembered the next day, he is to recite Shehechiyanu. [It may be recited even without a cup […]