Is Yichud permitted in an elevator?[1] Some Poskim[2] rule the prohibition of Yichud applies in an elevator, and it is therefore forbidden to be alone in an elevator with a woman even for a very short amount of time.[3] Majority of Poskim[4] however rule the prohibition of Yichud does not apply to elevators.[5] […]
Kosher business brings blessing to the money
Kosher business:[1] A person must work for a living. However, he must make sure that his business is Kosher, following all the rules in Halacha, which include not lying, stealing and cheating others. It is possible to achieve a good Parnasa without speaking lies and without doing untruthful matters. When […]
Taking a parent or Rebbe to Beis Din-Making a monetary claim against a parent or Rebbe
View Source sheet-For Members Only [Contact us if you need the code]! Taking one’s father or Rebbe to Beis Din:[1] It is permitted to take one’s father [or mother[2], or Rebbe[3]] to Beis Din to file a monetary claim against them. For example, if one’s father damaged one’s item, one may take […]
Who wrote Sefer Yetzira
Who wrote Sefer Yetzira?[1] Sefer Yetzira was written by Avraham Avinu. __________________________________________________________________ [1] Shlah Derech Chaim Parshas Vayeishev; Tocheches Mussar 57; Chida in Shem Hagedolim Samech 54 in name of Zohar Chadash Yisro p. 60; Kuzari Mamar 4; Ramak in end of his commentary on Sefer Yetzira; Yalkut Reuveini Lech […]
Performing miracles using practical Kabala:
Performing miracles using practical Kabala: It is permitted to perform magical illusions [i.e. Achizas Eiynayim] through Sefer Yetizra.[1] Furthermore, it is permitted to even [initially[2]] perform magical actions through Sefer Yetzira.[3] How is it done?[4] It is possible to perform magic using Sefer Yetzira through using the holy names found […]
Who was Paul and Peter
Who were Paul and Peter of the Christian religion?[1] According to Chazal, Paul [Yochanon] and Peter [Shimon Kipa] were Tzaddikim who were planted into the christian world in order to divert their religion away from resemblance to Judaism, and they remained faithful to the Jewish people throughout their lives. […]
May one say the names of saints of idolatry, such as Paul/Peter/Patrick/Francis?
May one say the names of saints of idolatry, such as Paul/Peter/Patrick/Francis? From the letter of the law, one may say their names without mentioning their status of sainthood.[1] Thus, while one may say Paul/Patrick in reference to the apostles, one may not say a preface to his name which […]
May one say the names of saints of idolatry, such as Paul/Peter/Patrick/Francis?
May one say the names of saints of idolatry, such as Paul/Peter/Patrick/Francis? From the letter of the law, one may say their names without mentioning their status of sainthood.[1] Thus, while one may say Paul/Patrick in reference to the apostles, one may not say a preface to his name which […]
Delaying marriage due to Torah learning
Delaying marriage past 20 due to learning Torah: If one is involved in Torah learning and toils in it, and fears to marry a woman lest he be required to toil after sustenance and thus nullify his Torah learning, then it is permitted for him to delay getting married [even […]
By what age must one get married and may one delay marriage for the sake of Torah learning
By what age must one be married: In any event, one may not pass 20 years of age without getting married [and is thus to place effort to be married prior to reaching 20 years of age].[1] One who does not get married by 20 years old transgresses and nullifies […]
