At what age is a man to get married?[1] A. The minimum age of Marriage: Child marriages-Marrying prior to 13 years old:[2] Prior to 13 years of age, a boy may not get married, as it is considered like promiscuity.[3] It is thus forbidden to wed a boy to a […]
Women wearing Tefillin
Women:[1] Women are exempt from wearing Tefillin.[2] Furthermore, they are to be protested against doing so.[3] ______________________________________________________________________________ [1] 38/3; Michaber 38/3; Mishneh Brachos 20 Male slaves: Male slaves follow the same law as women and are exempt from Tefillin. [Admur ibid] [2] The reason: As Tefillin is a time dependent […]
The source of physical beauty of a woman
The source of physical beauty of a woman:[1] The beauty of a woman derives from the Sefira of Tiferes. It is a sign and omen of the Divine beauty found above in Atzilus. When a spark of the beauty of Tiferes of Atzilus resides on a person, it becomes expressed […]
Having a pair of Night Tzitzis
May one have a separate pair of sleeping Tzitzis to wear only at night? Although it is proper for those who sleep with a Tallis Katan to have two pairs of a Tallis Katan in order to be able to switch the Tzitzis daily upon awakening and hence recite a […]
Having a pair of night Tzitzis
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com May one have a separate pair of sleeping Tzitzis to wear only at night? Although it is proper for those who sleep with a Tallis Katan to have two pairs of a Tallis Katan in order to […]
What is the true purpose of Judaism? Personal spiritual growth, or elevating one’s surroundings?
Parshas Shlach The sin of the Meraglim [Based on Likkutei Sichos Parshas Shlach Vol. 2; 4; 18; 28; 33 [1st and 2nd Sicha] Without doubt, one of the most fascinating stories in Chumash is the story of the Meraglim. They have become infamously known for their speaking of Lashon […]
Parshas Shlach-Likkutei Sichos-The sin of the Meraglim
Check out our Amazon Sefarim Shop This article is an excerpt from the above Sefer WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Sponsor an Article Parshas Shlach The sin of the Meraglim (Based on Likkutei Sichos Parshas Shlach Vol. 2; 4; 18; 28; 33 [1st and 2nd Sicha]) Without doubt, one of the […]
Why Yaakov chose the beauty of Rachel
The beauty of Rachel Imeinu:[1] The verse states that when Yaakov Avinu saw Rachel he ran towards her and kissed her. The Midrash states that Yaakov intended to attach himself to her beauty. Knowing the great spiritual level of Yaakov Avinu, it seems strange that Yaakov would act in such […]
Benefiting from Yom Tov transgression
Maaseh Yom Tov: If one transgressed a prohibition on Yom Tov, may he benefit from that item?[1] A Biblical prohibition: If one transgressed a Biblical command on Yom Tov, some Poskim[2] rule it is forbidden for anyone to receive benefit from the item on Yom Tov, just as is the […]
Doing Melacha for a gentile or animal
Doing Melacha for a gentile or animal:[1] All the Melachos of Ochel Nefesh were only permitted to be performed for the need of the eating of a Jew. It is however [Biblically] forbidden to perform Melacha of Ochel Nefesh for the sake of feeding a gentile or animal.[2] This applies […]