This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com The letter of the law:[1] Only the five grains which are 1) wheat, 2) barley; 3) rye, 4) spelt, 5) oats, can become leavened and become Chametz. All other grains/flours, such as flour made from rice or millet and all […]
The worlds of existence of angels
Worlds of existence of angels:[1] The abode of majority of angels is in the world of Yetzira. The reason for this is because the world of Yetzira corresponds to the emotional attributes of the angels which is the highest level that they can reach in service of G-d, expression of […]
Angels are similar to the animal kingdom
Angels are similar to the animal kingdom:[1] Angels are called animals, domestic and wild, as the verse states “And the face of the lion to the right, and the face of the ox to the left.” The reason for this is because similar to animals, angels do not contain freedom […]
Does one have to do Bedikas Chametz to areas of Chametz that will be sold to the gentile?
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Does one have to do Bedikas Chametz to areas of Chametz that will be sold to the gentile?[1] Some Poskim[2] rule one is required to perform a Bedika to all areas on the night of the 14th, even if one […]
In what areas is one obligated to perform the Bedika?
In what areas is one obligated to perform the Bedika? All the areas that are obligated to be cleaned, as explained in the previous chapter[1], are required to be checked for Chametz at night with the use of a candle [or flashlight and the like].[2] This applies even if one […]
Pesach Sheiyni-Background, Details & Customs
Pesach Sheiyni Background of Pesach Sheiyni:[1] In the times of the Temple, a person who did not bring the Pesach offering on the 14th of Nissan, either due to being impure or due to being a distance from Jerusalem, was required to bring the offering a month later, on the […]
Development of Halacha from Sinai to modern times-Lecture 2
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Second marriages-Sheva Brachos & Simcha
Second marriage: A. Sheva Brachos:[1] Both spouses second marriage: If a widower married a widow then the Sheva Brachos only takes place on the first day of the wedding [i.e. the day of the Chuppah]. [Furthermore, the blessings are only said by the first meal that takes place that day […]
Development of Halacha from Sinai to modern times-Lecture 1
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Is Tevilas Keilim a Biblical or Rabbinical command?
Is Tevilas Keilim a Biblical or Rabbinical command? Some Poskim[1] rule that the Mitzvah of Tevilas Keilim, immersing vessels, is a Biblical obligation.[2] Other Poskim[3] rule the Mitzvah of immersing vessels is a Rabbinical obligation.[4] Practically, we rule like the former opinion, that Tevilas Keilim is a Biblical obligation.[5] Nevertheless, […]
