Was Shimshon the father of Goliath? Was Shimshon the father of Goliath? There indeed exists a tradition that Shimshon fathered Goliath, the infamous Philistine enemy of the Jewish people who was later famously killed by King David. The tradition is as follows: It states in the book of Judges chapter […]
The month of Elul – Summary of laws
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Daily Chumash Tuesday Shoftim – Mitzvos relating to the Levites and Kohanim
*The article below is an excerpt from the above Sefer *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Donate Buy in Paperback or Kindle Buy on Apple Books Purchase on our website Sign up for Daily Distribution Sponsor an Episode Shelishi Mitzvos relating to the Levites and Kohanim: Inheritance: […]
Daily Tanach Tuesday Shmuel 2 Chapter 23: Dovid’s last song and list of warriors
* The article below is an excerpt from the above Sefer Buy Now-The Tanach Summary Series Purchase on our website Sign up for Daily link via Whatsapp Sponsor an Episode 1. The last song of Dovid: · The following are the last words of Dovid. “Says Dovid the son […]
Using and saving Maaser money to pay for the wedding of one’s children
Using Maaser money to pay for the wedding of one’s children Question: May one use Maaser money to marry off his children? If so, may I begin saving up my Maaser money for the sake of marrying off my children several years prior to their wedding? If so, from […]
May a Nazir eat grapes? Or is he prohibited from both grapes and wine?
Question: May a Nazir eat grapes? Or is he prohibited from both grapes and wine? Answer: No. It is Biblically forbidden for a Nazir to eat grapes, raisins, grape seeds, grape peels, or any grape derivative. Of course, he is also Biblically prohibited from drinking wine or grape juice. […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Shaalos Veteshuvos on Maaser for weddings and more
May a Nazir eat grapes? Or is he prohibited from both grapes and wine? May a Nazir eat grapes? Or is he prohibited from both grapes and wine? It is Biblically forbidden for a Nazir to eat grapes, raisins, grape seeds, grape peels, or any grape derivative. Of course, he […]
Why does evil and suffering exist? Does G-d cause the tragedies to occur? If, not than who does?
Essay on the Chassidic perspective for why evil and tragedy occur:[1] * The following is a lengthy compilation based on various sources in Chassidus and Jewish philosophy on a most disturbing subject, and will naturally stir debate amongst scholars as to its proper resultant beliefs. In the eyes of many, […]
Why does evil and suffering exist? Does G-d cause the tragedies to occur? If, not than who does?
Essay on the Chassidic perspective for why evil and tragedy occur:[1] * The following is a lengthy compilation based on various sources in Chassidus and Jewish philosophy on a most fascinating subject, and will naturally stir debate amongst scholars as to its proper resultant beliefs. In the eyes of many, […]
Daily Tanach Monday Shmuel 2 Chapter 22: The song of Dovid
* The article below is an excerpt from the above Sefer Buy Now-The Tanach Summary Series Purchase on our website Sign up for Daily link via Whatsapp Sponsor an Episode Chapter 22: The song of Dovid 1. The song the song of Dovid: Dovid recited the following song of praise […]