False humility/Bittul:[1] There exists a false type of humility which is called Reuma. The verse[2] states that Reuma was a Pilegesh. The term Reuma is made up of two words, Reu/see and Mah/what. It means to call attention to one’s level of Mah, Bittul, humility. One who has humility simply […]
Gam Zu Letova verses Letav Avdin
Gam Zu Letova verses Letav Avdin:[1] The Gemara[2] states that every person is to accustom himself to recite “Kol Mah Deavdin Min Shemaya Letav Avdin/Whatever is done from Heaven is done for the good”, as was seen with the story with Rebbe Akiva. Elesewhere, the Gemara[3] states that Nachum Ish […]
Asher Yatzar in middle of Davening
Asher Yatzar in middle of Davening: Pesukei Dezimra: When one goes to the bathroom [to urinate[1]] in middle of Davening, some Poskim[2] rule he may say Asher Yatzar in middle Pesukei Dezimra [even if one is in middle of a paragraph[3]].[4] Nonetheless, it is best to delay the Asher Yatzar […]
One’s permitted Bittul Torah serves as its foundation
One’s permitted Bittul Torah serves as its foundation:[1] The Talmud[2] states that at times the nullification of Torah learning is its foundation. What is the meaning of this statement? How can the Issur of Bittul Torah become its foundation? The explanation is as follows: Hashem set up the world in […]
Every sin has different purgatory
Every sin has different purgatory:[1] Every sin a person does blemishes a part of his connection with G-d. To repair this tear one must go through suffering either in this world or the next. Every sin makes a unique tear that requires a unique form of cleansing and punishment that […]
Personal prayers
Personal prayers:[1] [According to all Poskim[2]] it is a Biblical command to Daven to Hashem in a time of need, when one is in a state of distress and requires Divine assistance. [Furthermore, this is the main intent of prayer, to pray for one’s needs and desires to be fulfilled.[3] […]
Is the Mitzvah to pray Biblical or Rabbinical
Is the Mitzvah to pray Biblical or Rabbinical?[1] Personal prayers–Praying in distress:[2] [According to all Poskim[3]] it is a Biblical command to Daven to Hashem in a time of need, when one is in a state of distress and requires Divine assistance. [Furthermore, this is the main intent of prayer, […]
Not giving is the lowest Kelipa
Not giving is the lowest Kelipa:[1] The Yitush/Gnat is the lowest Kelipa that exists and is the most distanced from Kedusha than anything else. This is expressed in the fact that the Yitush does not defecate what it eats, and hence shows that it only intakes and does not give. […]
Severity of a sin
Severity of a sin: Separates one from G-d:[1] Every sin is likened to idolatry and separates one’s soul from G-d for that moment. When one sins he is more distanced from Hashem then even the Kelipos and Sitra Achra. He is more distanced than idolatry, impure animals and creatures. Ruach […]
Must one dry his cup/plate prior to pouring into it from a Keli Rishon?
Using a set Keli Sheiyni-Must one dry his cup/plate prior to pouring into it from a Keli Rishon?[1] Example: One takes a washed clean glass cup from the dish wrack to make himself a coffee on Shabbos. Must one dry his cup prior to pouring into it? What about if […]
