Laundering clothing:[1] A. The prohibition:[2] It is forbidden to wash or launder clothing during the nine days.[3] One plans to wear it after Tishe Beav:[4] It is forbidden to launder clothing even if one only plans on wearing it after Tisha B’av. This applies to all material clothing, even linen.[5] […]
Parshas Matos-Likkutei Sichos-The Mitzvah of Tevilas Keilim
This Sicha is an excerpt from our Sefer Click here to buy Parshas Matos The Mitzvah of Tevilas Keilim (Based on Likkutei Sichos Parshas Matos Vol. 18 2nd Sicha) In Parshas Matos, Hashem commands Moshe to take vengeance against the nation of Midian, and kill all the men, and women who were […]
Chapter 1: Maamar- Baseless hatred
* The article below is an excerpt from the above Sefer *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Buy in Paperback or Kindle Buy on Apple Books Purchase on our website WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email “Heichaltzu Meitchem…” [Likkutei Torah p. 150] This Mamar speaks about an episode […]
Circumventing the need to Tovel-Giving the vessel to a gentile and then borrowing it back
Circumventing the need to Tovel-Giving the vessel to a gentile and then borrowing it back: Vessels that are borrowed or rented from a gentile do not require immersion.[1] Accordingly, in a case that one is unable to immerse a vessel in a Mikveh, such as on Shabbos or in an […]
Saying the blessing of Shechiyanu upon purchasing expensive items
Is the blessing of Shechiyanu recited upon purchasing expensive items?[1] The blessing of Shechiyanu on new items is only recited upon purchasing important clothing, or a home. However, it is not customary to recite it upon purchasing objects, including when one purchases [expensive objects such as] vessels made of gold […]
Must one immerse electric food appliances in a Mikveh?
Must one immerse electric appliances?[1] Electrical appliances which are used to cook food, and come in direct contact with food, are obligated in immersion in a Mikveh with a blessing. This includes toasters[2], sandwich makers, water urns and the like. How to immerse and avoid damage: One is to immerse […]
Saying the blessing of Shechiyanu upon purchasing expensive items
Is the blessing of Shechiyanu recited upon purchasing expensive items?[1] The blessing of Shechiyanu on new items is only recited upon purchasing important clothing, or a home. However, it is not customary to recite it upon purchasing objects, including when one purchases [expensive objects such as] vessels made of gold […]
Subletting-Renting or lending a rented home to another
Subletting-Renting or lending a rented home to another: No rental agreement or state laws:[1] One who rented a home, may rent it to another so long as the second renter does not bring to live in the home more people than the first renter. Likewise, one who borrowed a home, […]
Subletting-Renting or lending a rented home to another
Subletting-Renting or lending a rented home to another: No rental agreement or state laws:[1] One who rented a home, may rent it to another so long as the second renter does not bring to live in the home more people than the first renter. Likewise, one who borrowed a home, […]
Immersing a Toaster in a Mikveh
Must a toaster be immersed? Some Poskim[1] rule a toaster does not need to be immersed.[2] Other Poskim[3] however rule it is obligated in immersion with a blessing. [One should immerse the toaster in the Mikveh and not use it until it dries from the water. Usually, it suffices to […]
