Blessing on lemons:[1] Lemons that are only mildly sour, and are thus edible, receive the blessing of Shehakol.[2] Lemons that are very sour to the point of inedibility, do not receive a blessing at all prior to consumption.[3] Lemon peel:[4] The peel of a lemon which is edible, receives the […]
Placing the Tefillin by the hairline
Placing the Tefillin by the hairline:[1] The entire Tefillin must rest in the area where hair grows.[2] This means that [even] the bottom end of the Titura must rest on the area where the hair first begins to grow on the forehead.[3] [One who is not careful in this matter […]
Snow on Shabbos
From Shulchan Aruch Urinating on snow:[1] Due to the above [stringency in 1B] there is a Posek[2] who was careful not to urinate into snow as a result of the urine the snow melts and this is like one is melting it with his hands which is forbidden according to […]
Parshas Shemos-Likkutei Sichos-Bitachon-Trust versus wishful thinking-Understanding its true Avoda and what it can accomplish
Check out our Amazon Sefarim Shop This article is an excerpt from the above Sefer WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Sponsor an Article Parshas Shemos Bitachon-Trust versus wishful thinking-Understanding its true Avoda and what it can accomplish (Likkutei Sichos Vol. 36 Sicha 1) In this week’s Parsha, Parshas Shemos, we learn […]
The definition of Bitachon-Faith or wishful thinking
Are pets [dogs, cats, birds, fish] Muktzah on Shabbos
Are pets [dogs, cats, birds, fish] Muktzah on Shabbos? All living creatures, other than humans, are Muktzah on Shabbos and hence are forbidden to be moved [in their normal method[1]].[2] This applies even if the animal is fit for entertaining children.[3] It is forbidden to even pet the animal.[4] In […]
Are pets [dogs, cats, birds, fish] Muktzah on Shabbos
Are pets [dogs, cats, birds, fish] Muktzah on Shabbos? All living creatures, other than humans, are Muktzah on Shabbos and hence are forbidden to be moved [in their normal method[1]].[2] This applies even if the animal is fit for entertaining children.[3] It is forbidden to even pet the animal.[4] In […]
The double portion of a Bechor received in inheritance
How much does a Bechor inherit?[1] A firstborn son, who is Halachically defined as a Bechor[2], inherits a double share from amongst certain[3] assets of his father. For example, if a father passed away leaving five sons, and one is a Halachically valid firstborn, the firstborn receives 1/3 [33%] of […]
The Hachansas Lecheder ceremony-Its source and significance
The Hachansas Lecheder ceremony-Its source and significance: One of the great milestones for a parent and child is the formal start of the child’s education in a Talmud Torah, where he will learn Torah and Mitzvos. The induction of the child into the Torah academy is escorted with various customs […]
The Hachansas Lecheder ceremony-Its source and significance
The Hachansas Lecheder ceremony-Its source and significance: One of the great milestones for a parent and child is the formal start of the child’s education in a Talmud Torah, where he will learn Torah and Mitzvos. The induction of the child into the Torah academy is escorted with various customs […]
