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
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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 […]
Birchas Habanim-The custom of blessing one’s children on Friday night
* This article is an excerpt from the above Sefer Shop Now *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. WhatsApp Facebook Twitter Telegram Sign up for Daily Distribution Sponsor an Episode Donate Birchas Habanim-The custom of blessing one’s children on Friday night: A. The source and reason for […]
Chapter 11: Borer laws and restrictions
Chapter 11: Borer Introduction: The following Chapter will deal with the laws of separating foods from amongst other foods, such as separating cucumbers from tomatoes in a salad. Doing so is subject to the Borer/separating prohibition. The laws of Borer are one of the more difficult subjects in Hilchos Shabbos[1], […]
The name Challah
The name Challah: Bread in Hebrew is called Lechem while the separated dough is called Challah. It is customary to call the Shabbos bread Challah in order to serve as a reminder to women to separate Challah from the dough.[1] In previous times, it was common in many communities to […]
What to do with the Challah after Separating?
What to do with the Challah:[1] The separated piece of Challah is to be wrapped in tinfoil and burnt in the oven [or on the stove].[2] It is to be wrapped well to the point that the dough will not become revealed while being burnt, as Challah is forbidden to […]
The Bracha for Separating Challah
Saying the blessing? One is to designate an area from the dough that the Challah will be separated from. Then one is to say the blessing of “Lehafrish Challah[1]”. One then separates[2] a Kezayis of dough and says “Hareiy Zu Challah” or “This is Challah”.[3] If one separated the Challah […]
How much dough is one to separate for Hafrashas Challah?
How much dough is one to separate:[1] Lechatchila, the custom is to separate one Kezayis [approximately 28 grams[2]] of dough. If one separated less than this amount it is nevertheless valid. ____________________________________ [1] Rama 322:5 [2] Following the ruling of Rav Avraham Chaim Naah. However according to the Chazon Ish […]
Chapter 10: Spreading, smoothening & “fixing” foods on Shabbos
Chapter 10: Spreading, smoothening & “fixing” foods on Shabbos:[1] Introduction: The act of spreading and smoothening a food on Shabbos touches upon two different sets of prohibitions; Mimacheik and Boneh. The concept of Mimacheik applies when one smoothens an item and the concept of Boneh applies when one presses […]
The amount of flour needed to separate with a blessing
The amount of flour needed to separate with a blessing:[1] One may only separate Challah with a blessing if he has 1,666.6[2] grams of flour.[3] If one has less than this amount but more than 1,250 grams[4] he is to separate Challah without a blessing. If one has even less […]
May one bake Challahs directly after he baked meat or chicken in the oven?
May one bake Challahs directly after he baked meat or chicken in the oven? Do the Challahs remain Pareve in such a case?[1] Meat residue in oven:[2] One may not bake bread on a surface that contains meat residue [unless 1) one will not eat the bread with dairy, and […]
May one bake Challahs for Shabbos at the same time he is baking meat or chicken?
May one bake Challahs for Shabbos at the same time he is baking meat or chicken?[1] Covered: If the meat or chicken is covered, it is allowed to bake the Challah simultaneously if the oven is clean of any meat or chicken residue. If the bread is covered it may […]
Is one to bake the Challahs specifically on Erev Shabbos?
Is one to bake the Challahs specifically on Erev Shabbos? Yes.[1] It is proper to bake the Challahs specifically on Erev Shabbos.[2] If, however, one is unable to do so, he may also bake them on Thursday or Thursday night. _______________________________________ [1] Seder Hayom; Siddur Yaavetz; Machatzis Hashekel 242:10; Likutei […]
Chapter 9: Cutting, tearing, & opening items on Shabbos
Chapter 9: Cutting, tearing, & opening items on Shabbos Introduction:[1] The act of cutting and tearing an item and opening things on Shabbos, is not intrinsically forbidden, and hence there do exist cases and scenarios in which this may be done on Shabbos. Nonetheless, despite not being intrinsically forbidden, it […]
The custom of giving Tzedaka during Davening when saying the words “Veata Moshel Bakol”
The custom of giving Tzedaka during Davening when saying the words “Veata Moshel Bakol”:[1] Background: The Poskim[2] rule, based on the Talmud[3], that it is proper to give charity prior to Davening [i.e. Shemoneh Esrei[4]].[5] Doing so helps to remove foreign thoughts from entering one’s mind during prayer.[6] Likewise, doing […]
The custom of giving Tzedaka during Davening when saying the words “Veata Moshel Bakol”
The custom of giving Tzedaka during Davening when saying the words “Veata Moshel Bakol”:[1] Background: The Poskim[2] rule, based on the Talmud[3], that it is proper to give charity prior to Davening [i.e. Shemoneh Esrei[4]].[5] Doing so helps to remove foreign thoughts from entering one’s mind during prayer.[6] Likewise, doing […]
Taking charity for the sake of the Shabbos meals
Taking charity for the sake of the Shabbos meals: Using money from a charity fund to enhance Shabbos: If one can afford two basic daily meals for every day of the week it is forbidden[1] to take money from a charity fund for the purpose of having food for the […]
What is the minimum Shabbos menu?
What is the minimum Shabbos menu? The foods eaten to fulfill the mitzvah of Oneg Shabbos vary in accordance to each country’s definition of a luxurious food. Thus, those foods and beverages which are considered delicacies in one’s area are to be eaten on Shabbos.[1] Meat and wine:[2] Although there […]
Designating food for Shabbos during weekday shopping
Designating food for Shabbos during weekday shopping:[1] Living with the verse “Remember Shabbos and sanctify it” if one sees a nice portion of food during the week he is to designate it for Shabbos. If he then finds a nicer portion, he is to eat the previous portion during the […]
Verbalizing “Lekavod Shabbos Kodesh” when buying and doing things for Shabbos
Verbalizing “Lekavod Shabbos Kodesh” when buying and doing things for Shabbos:[1] It is proper[2] for one to say on every item of purchase “This is for the honor of Shabbos”.[3] Likewise, on all matters that one does it is good to think that he is doing so for the honor […]
When on Erev Shabbos is one to begin the preparations for Shabbos?
When on Erev Shabbos is one to begin the preparations for Shabbos?[1] Begin the preparations in the morning:[2] One is to always wake up early on Erev Shabbos in order to begin working and preparing for the needs of Shabbos in the morning of Erev Shabbos.[3] Add in preparations also […]
Is there a Mitzvah of Simcha applicable on Shabbos?
Is there a Mitzvah of Simcha applicable on Shabbos? There is no Mitzvah of Simcha explicitly mentioned regarding Shabbos.[1] _________________________________________________ [1] Admur 529:8; and so is proven from 242:1 that Shabbos does not have a Mitzvah of Simcha. However, the Rebbe in Shaareiy Halacha Uminhag 1:127 writes that the […]
Why is no blessing said over the fulfillment of the Mitzvah of Oneg Shabbos?
Why is no blessing said over the fulfillment of the Mitzvah of Oneg Shabbos? Various answers have been given towards this question: As there is no specific food that one is required to eat in order to enjoy Shabbos.[1] It is included in the blessing said over the lighting of […]
Should one say Hagomel after recovering from being sick
Should one say Hagomel after recovering from being sick?[1] There are four occurrences which render one obligated to recite the blessing of Hagomel and one of them is a person who was sick and then fully[2] recovered.[3] The type of illness: Some Poskim[4] rule that the blessing of Hagomel is […]
Should one say Hagomel after recovering from being sick
Should one say Hagomel after recovering from being sick?[1] There are four occurrences which render one obligated to recite the blessing of Hagomel and one of them is a person who was sick and then fully[2] recovered.[3] The type of illness: Some Poskim[4] rule that the blessing of Hagomel is […]
Chapter 8: Muktzah in the Shabbos kitchen
Chapter 8: Muktzah in the Shabbos kitchen Introduction: The laws of Muktzah is one of the most lengthy, detailed and complex sections of laws within the laws of Shabbos. It is beyond the scope of this chapter, and beyond the purpose of this book which deals specifically with the […]
Chapter 7: Laws relating to electrical appliances
Chapter 7: Laws relating to electrical appliances [1] 1. Ovens-Opening and closing an oven on Shabbos?[2] In previous times, when coal ovens were in use, there were various restrictions associated with opening and closing the oven on Shabbos due to that opening and closing it could cause the coals to […]
Which Bracha should I recite on frozen wine or grape juice ice pops?
Question: [Monday, 14th Sivan, 5782] Which Bracha should I recite on frozen wine or Kedem grape juice ice pops [100% wine and grape juice]? Answer: It is questionable whether the blessing of frozen wine is Shehakol or Hagafen or Haeitz, and therefore you should either make all three blessings on […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Which Bracha should I recite on frozen wine or grape juice ice pops?
Question: [Monday, 14th Sivan, 5782] Which Bracha should I recite on frozen wine or Kedem grape juice ice pops [100% wine and grape juice]? Answer: It is questionable whether the blessing of frozen wine is Shehakol or Hagafen or Haeitz, and therefore you should either make all three blessings on […]
The accustomed dates for visiting the grave of a deceased relative-Part 2
The accustomed dates for visiting the grave of a deceased relative-Part 2:[1] C. End of 12th month:[2] Some[3] are accustomed to go to the cemetery and visit the grave of the deceased on the last day of mourning, which is the last day of the 12th month.[4] [By a non-leap […]
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The accustomed dates for visiting the grave of a deceased relative-Part 1
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer, “The laws and customs of mourning” volume 2 chapter 31, available for purchase on Amazon.com The accustomed dates for visiting the grave of a deceased relative:[1] It is customary to visit the grave of the deceased on certain dates throughout the first […]
The accustomed dates for visiting the grave of a deceased relative
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer, “The laws and customs of mourning” volume 2 chapter 31, available for purchase on Amazon.com The accustomed dates for visiting the grave of a deceased relative:[1] It is customary to visit the grave of the deceased on certain dates throughout the first […]
Chapter 6: The laws of Cooking
Chapter 6: The laws of Cooking Important Note: The following laws deal with what constitutes the prohibition of cooking on Shabbos and not the Rabbinical prohibition associated with placing cooked food on or very near a fire on Shabbos for the sake of heating it up. Regarding when one may […]
Chapter 5: The laws of Chazara-Heating foods on Shabbos
Chapter 5: The laws of Chazara-Heating foods on Shabbos Re-Heating foods on Shabbos & Replacing a pot back to the flame Introduction: The following set of laws will deal with the restrictions that apply to re-heating and replacing fully cooked foods onto a fire on Shabbos. Heating foods on Shabbos […]
Chapter 4: Insulation-Hatmana on Shabbos
Chapter 4: Insulation-Hatmana on Shabbos Insulating foods 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 […]
Chapter 3: Insulation-Hatmana before Shabbos
Chapter 3: Insulation-Hatmana before Shabbos Insulating foods on Erev Shabbos on behalf of Shabbos Introduction: After concluding the laws of Sheiyah, which involved leaving your food on a heating source into Shabbos, we will now discuss a complimentary topic which is also associated with keeping your food warm into […]
Chapter 2: The Blech-Setting up the hot food before Shabbos
Check out our Amazon Sefarim Shop * This article is an excerpt from the above book WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Sponsor an Article Donate Chapter 2: The Blech-Setting up the hot food before Shabbos The Laws relating to leaving a food on a fire from before Shabbos Introduction: In this […]
Owning stocks of Mcdonalds and other non-Kosher restaurants
May one own stocks in a food company or restaurant chain that sells Basar Bechalav [i.e. McDonalds]? Owning stocks in a company which sells Basar Bechalav raises the question of whether the owning of stocks transgresses the prohibition against doing business with non-Kosher foods[80], and the prohibition against benefiting from […]
Chapter 1: Erev Shabbos
Chapter 1: Erev Shabbos Laws and Customs pertaining to the Kitchen on Erev Shabbos Introduction: In this chapter we will learn the laws relating to the preparation of Shabbos food which takes place on Erev Shabbos. In general, these laws differentiate into two categories, one being that of the Mitzvah […]
Cutting an item on Shabbos [i.e. paper towel, toilet paper, tablecloth] to a larger than desired size
Question: [Thursday, 10th Sivan, 5782] Is it permitted on Shabbos for one to cut a tablecloth from a tablecloth role, or paper from a paper towel rule, or to cut a piece of toilet paper off from the non-dotted line, if one cuts a larger piece than necessary? I have […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Cutting an item on Shabbos [i.e. paper towel, toilet paper, tablecloth] to a larger than desired size
Question: [Thursday, 10th Sivan, 5782] Is it permitted on Shabbos for one to cut a tablecloth from a tablecloth role, or paper from a paper towel rule, or to cut a piece of toilet paper off from the non-dotted line, if one cuts a larger piece than necessary? I have […]
Cutting items on Shabbos, such as a table cloth, garbage bag, paper towel, piece of tinfoil, and toilet paper
Cutting items on Shabbos, such as a tablecloth, garbage bag, paper towel, piece of tinfoil, and toilet paper?[1] It is Biblically forbidden to perform an action on Shabbos which prepares an item for a use. The principal Melacha of this prohibition is called “Makeh Bepatish,” while its offshoot is known […]
Reading Hashem’s name when reading a verse in the Mishneh [i.e. Pirkei Avos], Talmud, or other learning text
Mentioning Hashem’s name while reading or quoting a Pasuk Reading Hashem’s name in a verse in Talmud or other learning text: When reading the Talmud [or other Torah Sefer] one may read Hashem’s name in the verses that are found in the text.[1] [This applies even if the verses are […]
Immersing in a Mikveh on Shabbos afternoon for the sake of Yom Tov which falls on Motzei Shabbos
Question: [Tuesday, 8th Sivan, 5782] This past Shabbos, which was Erev Shavuos, a heated discussion erupted in our shul regarding whether one should or may immerse in the mikvah on Shabbos afternoon for the sake of the accustomed Erev Yom Tov immersion. Some stated that there is no need to […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Immersing in a Mikveh on Shabbos afternoon for the sake of Yom Tov which falls on Motzei Shabbos
Question: [Tuesday, 8th Sivan, 5782] This past Shabbos, which was Erev Shavuos, a heated discussion erupted in our shul regarding whether one should or may immerse in the mikvah on Shabbos afternoon for the sake of the accustomed Erev Yom Tov immersion. Some stated that there is no need to […]
Isru Chag of Shavuos
Isru Chag of Shavuos:[1] A. The name:[2] The day after each of the three Holidays is called Isru Chag.[3] The name Isru Chag derives from the verse “Isru Chag Baavosim Ad Karnei Hamizbeiach”. This means to say that this day is to be attached [i.e. Isru] to the Holiday itself, […]
Laws relevant when Shavuos falls on Motzei Shabbos
Laws relevant when Shavuos falls on Motzei Shabbos 1. Erev Shabbos: Haircuts:[1] When Erev Shavuos coincides with Shabbos, one may get a haircut on Erev Shabbos which is the 48th day of the Omer.[2] This applies even according to the Kabbalistic ruling and Chabad custom. [One may begin to take […]
Laws relevant when Shavuos falls on Motzei Shabbos
Laws relevant when Shavuos falls on Motzei Shabbos 1. Erev Shabbos: Haircuts:[1] When Erev Shavuos coincides with Shabbos, one may get a haircut on Erev Shabbos which is the 48th day of the Omer.[2] This applies even according to the Kabbalistic ruling and Chabad custom. [One may begin to take […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Where is Har Sinai located?
Question: [Wednesday, 2nd Sivan, 5782] Do we know today where Mount Sinai is located? Answer: The Torah was famously given on the mountain called Har Sinai or Har Choreiv. The tradition of its location became lost with the generations, and its last recorded whereabouts is recorded in Sefer Melachim regarding […]
Where is Har Sinai located?
Question: [Wednesday, 2nd Sivan, 5782] Do we know today where Mount Sinai is located? Answer: The Torah was famously given on the mountain called Har Sinai or Har Choreiv. The tradition of its location became lost with the generations, and its last recorded whereabouts is recorded in Sefer Melachim regarding […]
Omitting Tachanun during the month of Sivan
Omitting Tachanun during the month of Sivan:[1] In The month of Sivan, Tachanun is omitted from the first day of Sivan until the 12th of Sivan, including on the 12th of Sivan. The following are the details of this custom. A. Omitting Tachanun from Rosh Chodesh Sivan until after […]
Omitting Tachanun during the month of Sivan
Omitting Tachanun during the month of Sivan:[1] In The month of Sivan, Tachanun is omitted from the first day of Sivan until the 12th of Sivan, including on the 12th of Sivan. The following are the details of this custom. A. Omitting Tachanun from Rosh Chodesh Sivan until after […]
