Question: [Motzei Shabbos, 26th Teves 5781] According to Chabad custom is it proper to pray out loud? I am not referring to the prayer of Shemoneh Esrei which I understand is forbidden to be said out loud, but rather to the rest of the prayer, such as Pesukei Dezimra, Birchos […]
Chassidic story & lesson for Parshas Shemos-The origin of the souls of Chassidim
Check out our Amazon Sefarim Shop WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Sponsor an Article Chassidic story & lesson for Parshas Shemos In this week’s Parsha, Parshas Shemos, we learn of the plight of the Jewish people in their period of slavery in Egypt. Aside for the suffering of the actual labor, […]
How to distribute the Kiddush wine to the listeners and how to “fix” it prior to the distribution-Part 2
How to distribute the Kiddush wine to the listeners and how to “fix” it prior to the distribution:[1] A. Introduction: While there is no obligation for the listeners to drink from the Kiddush wine in order to fulfill their obligation of Kiddush[2], nonetheless, it is a Mitzvah Min Hamuvchar for […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Sweeping leaves on Shabbos
Question: [Thursday, 23rd Teves 5781] Is it permitted to sweep leaves that have fallen onto my patio on Shabbos and does it make a difference if they fell before Shabbos or on Shabbos? Answer: It is permitted to sweep leaves from a tiled floor on Shabbos, such as the […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Using sticky notes as placeholders on Shabbos
Question: [Thursday, 23rd Teves 5781] May sticky note placeholders be used on Shabbos? Basically, I have little sticky notes that I used as page holders in my Sefarim, and I would like to know if it’s permitted for me to take them off and put them on another page, as […]
From the Rav’s Desk: 1) Sweeping leaves on Shabbos 2) Using sticky notes as placeholders on Shabbos
Question: [Thursday, 23rd Teves 5781] Is it permitted to sweep leaves that have fallen onto my patio on Shabbos and does it make a difference if they fell before Shabbos or on Shabbos? Answer: It is permitted to sweep leaves from a tiled floor on Shabbos, such as the […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Blessing on French Toast
Question: [Wednesday, 22nd Teves 5781] What is the proper blessing to say over French toast. I’ve heard some people say that it’s Mezonos and I wanted to know if this is true. Answer: Slices of French toast that are a Kezayis or more in size receive the blessing of […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Blessing on French Toast
Question: [Wednesday, 22nd Teves 5781] What is the proper blessing to say over French toast. I’ve heard some people say that it’s Mezonos and I wanted to know if this is true. Answer: Slices of French toast that are a Kezayis or more in size receive the blessing of […]
Lending money to a person who has no means of paying back
Lending money to a person who has no means of paying back:[1] If the lender knows that the borrower does not have the means to pay back the loan, and does not plan to invest the money in a business which will bring profit, but rather wants to use it […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Dressing modestly even when on vacation
Question: [Tuesday, 21st Teves 5781] My wife and I are going on vacation to a remote island and we had the following question: Since we will be in an area without any Jews around, would it be permitted for my wife to dress not in accordance to the laws of […]