Do the laws of Arla apply to the fruits of a gentile owned tree? May a Jew eat the fruits of the first three years from a gentile owned tree?[1] The fruits of all trees contain the Biblical Arla prohibition, whether the tree is owned by a Jew or a […]
Humility banishes the evil inclination and uncontrollable lusts
Humility banishes the evil inclination and uncontrollable lusts:[1] All the sins of food, drink, and sexual in nature, come as a result of the corporeal mass contained within the body. [This means that the greater one emphasizes and feels his sense of self, his greatness, and importance, the greater will […]
Making a Hefsek during Davening for the sake of a Mitzvah
Making a Hefsek during Davening for the sake of a Mitzvah: Hefsek for the sake of a Mitzvah:[1] It is forbidden to make an interval between Baruch Sheamar [and Yishtabach, and between Birchas Shema] and Shemoneh Esrei even for the sake of a Mitzvah [with exception to those cases […]
The laws of Kneading-Audio Shiur
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Chaf Daled Teves-The Purpose of the Alter Rebbe’s Avoda
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Bringing small children to Shul
Bringing small children to Shul: [It is a Mitzvah and obligation upon a parent to educate his child to go to Shul and participate in a Minyan, once they have reached the age of Chinuch.[1]] One is to teach his young[2] children and educate them to answer Amen. From the […]
May a father disinherit the firstborn, or give him an equal portion in the will?
May a father disinherit the firstborn, or give him an equal portion in the will? A person is unable to change the laws of inheritance in the form of inheritance; to inherit to one who is not an heir, or to disinherit a rightful heir. This applies whether he is […]
Living and/or visiting Egypt
Living or visiting Egypt?[1] The Torah prohibits one from living in Mitzrayim in various places in scripture.[2] This prohibition is counted as one of the 365 negative commands.[3] Does the prohibition apply today? Some Poskim[4] however rule that the prohibition no longer applies today.[5] Other Poskim[6] however rule this prohibition […]
Men trimming and shaving their legs, arms, chest and other limbs
Men trimming/shaving their legs, arms, chest:[1] Trimming with scissor:[2] From the letter of the law, it is permitted for men to remove with a scissor the hair of the legs, arm, and chest. [Doing so does not transgress the prohibition of Beged Isha, or any other prohibition. However, removing hair […]
The reason Hashem created us with physical needs which take away time from serving Him
The reason Hashem created us with physical needs which take away time from serving Him:[1] The Baal Shem Tov taught: Every spiritual existence desires to attach itself to G-d through learning Torah and Avodas Hashem. Now, if the person would have a constant passion and excitement in attachment to G-d, […]
