Morid Hatal:[1] In Nussach Sefarad and Arizal, in Musaf of the first day of Pesach one stops reciting Mashiv Haruach Umorid Hageshem and rather recites Morid Hatal. The Gabbai is to announce prior to the silent Shemoneh Esrei of Musaf that Morid Hatal is to be said. If one accidently […]
Importance of Mitzvos-Expressing love on G-d’s terms
Taken from Tanya chapter 40 Why love and fear are only considered wings-Love without Avoda is lacking its purpose: Love and fear of G-d are in truth enumerated among the 613 commands, [and thus deserve to be considered Mitzvos in their own right and not to be given the secondary […]
May grape juice be used for Kiddush and Havdalah?
May grape juice be used for Kiddush and Havdalah?[1] Pure “homemade” natural grape juice:[2] The juice of grapes is valid for Kiddush even though it has not fermented and does not contain any alcohol content.[3] Thus, it is permitted to squeeze grapes [before Shabbos/Yom Tov[4]] and make Kiddush on […]
May grape juice be used for the four cups during the Seder?
May grape juice be used for the four cups?[1] All wines that are valid for Kiddush on the other Holidays and Shabbos, are also valid for use for the four cups.[2] The following is the law of using grape juice for Kiddush on Shabbos, Yom Tov, and consequently for […]
May grape juice be used for the four cups during the Seder?
May grape juice be used for the four cups?[1] All wines that are valid for Kiddush on the other Holidays and Shabbos, are also valid for use for the four cups.[2] The following is the law of using grape juice for Kiddush on Shabbos, Yom Tov, and consequently for […]
Eating processed foods on Pesach
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Processed foods:[1] It is a renowned Chabad custom to avoid eating all processed foods on Pesach, as much as possible.[2] Matzah and wine: The above custom is with exception to Matzah and wine, which due to inability to self produce, […]
Counters and Tables-Koshering
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Counters/tables:[1] It is customary of all Jewry to Kasher counters and tables that are used with hot foods during the year.[2] Likewise, tables which are used without a tablecloth during the year, or are used with a thin cotton/linen/polyester tablecloth, […]
Mitzvas Sipur Yetzias Mitzrayim- Telling the story to one’s son, daughter, and family
Mitzvas Sipur Yetzias Mitzrayim- Telling the story to one’s son, daughter, and family:[1] A father is obligated to tell the story of the exodus to his son [and daughter[2] who has reached the age of Chinuch[3], and wife and family].[4] This applies even if they do not ask him and […]
Mitzvas Sipur Yetzias Mitzrayim- Telling the story to one’s son, daughter, and family
Mitzvas Sipur Yetzias Mitzrayim- Telling the story to one’s son, daughter, and family:[1] A father is obligated to tell the story of the exodus to his son [and daughter[2] who has reached the age of Chinuch[3], and wife and family].[4] This applies even if they do not ask him and […]
Tanya Chapter 38: The importance of both Kavanah and action in a Mitzvah
Buy Now-The Daily Tanya Summary Vol. 2 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Sign up for Daily link via Whatsapp Sponsor an Episode Donate Chapter 38: The importance of both Kavanah and action in a Mitzvah 2nd Nissan/(LY) 21st Adar 2 1. Speech versus thought of a Mitzvah: The thought of a Mitzvah […]
