May one take medicine on Yom Kippur?[1] One who is currently sick: If one is bedridden, or feels ill/weak in his entire body, then he may swallow a tasteless or bitter pill [without water, as will be explained].[2] If the pill has a non-bitter taste, then he is to wrap […]
Washing hands after using the bathroom on Yom Kippur:
Washing hands after using the bathroom on Yom Kippur:[1] During non-prayer times:[2] If one urinated and used his hands to wipe away the drops of urine from his feet, or if he defecated and used his hands to clean the excrement, then he may wash his hands up until his […]
Washing hands after using the bathroom on Yom Kippur:
Washing hands after using the bathroom on Yom Kippur:[1] During non-prayer times:[2] If one urinated and used his hands to wipe away the drops of urine from his feet, or if he defecated and used his hands to clean the excrement, then he may wash his hands up until his […]
The Yom Tov of Erev Yom Kippur
The Yom Tov of Erev Yom Kippur:[1] From the letter of the law Erev Yom Kippur is not considered a Yom Tov at all.[2] Nevertheless, it is customary to treat it like a Yom Tov.[3] [It is for this reason that Erev Yom Kippur contains various laws similar to a […]
Women shaking Lulav
Are women obligated in shaking Lulav? Women are exempt from the Mitzvah of shaking Lulav.[1] Nevertheless, if they desire to shake Lulav, they may do so.[2] Practically, women have accepted upon themselves the Mitzvah shaking of Lulav as an obligation.[3] [Accordingly, women are to be particular to shake Lulav each […]
Are women obligated in shaking Lulav?
Are women obligated in shaking Lulav? Women are exempt from the Mitzvah of shaking Lulav.[1] Nevertheless, if they desire to shake Lulav, they may do so.[2] Practically, women have accepted upon themselves the Mitzvah shaking of Lulav as an obligation.[3] [Accordingly, women are to be particular to shake Lulav each […]
The order of building the Sukkah-Setting up the walls before the Sechach
8. The order of building-Setting up the walls before the Sechach?[1] One is not to place the Sechach over the [frame of the] Sukkah prior to building the [Halachically valid] walls.[2] Bedieved, if first placed the Sechach: If one transgressed and first placed the Sechach over the frame and only […]
The length of the straps of the Tefillin Shel Rosh
Length of straps of Shel Rosh: The straps of the Tefillin Shel Rosh are to be drooped in front of the person.[1] The Geonim received a tradition that the straps must be long enough to reach the naval, or slightly above it.[2] More specifically, the right strap is to reach […]
Mamar 3-Relationship between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur
“Hayom Hazeh…” [Likkutei Torah p. 41a] This Mamar discusses the verse in the Parsha that describes the covenant made with Bnei Yisrael prior to entering Eretz Yisrael. The verse states that this covenant took place “on this day”. The Mamar discusses the connection between this covenant and Eretz Yisrael. This […]
Mamar 2-Teshuvah only works in this world
“Tzav Es Bnei Yisrael Veamarta Aleihem…” [Likkutei Torah p. 150] Teshuvah can only be performed in this world: It states that, Hayom Lasosam Ulemachar Lekabel Sechara, that today we are commanded to do the Mitzvos and tomorrow we will receive their reward. It is only in this world below that […]
