Daily Tanya – Chapter 23 Part 1: The unity of G-d with His Mitzvos & the unity achieved with Mitzvah performance (Thursday, 11th Shevat)

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Introduction to Book on Davening

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Should one say Tachanun on Yud Shevat?

Rebbe and Chassidim Reciting Tachanun On Yud Shevat Igros Kodesh Volume 7 page 311 “Certainly you know that also on Yud Shevat we say Tachanun” Question: Is one supposed to not say Tachanun on Yud Shevat? I don’t remember Tachanun ever being skipped in the past, but recently I’ve noticed […]

Daily Rambam (1) Melachim uMilchamot – Chapter 7: The Meshuach Milchamah and Rules of Military Exemption (Wednesday, 10th Shevat)

Melachim uMilchamot – Chapter 7: The Meshuach Milchamah and Rules of Military Exemption Halacha 1 – Appointing the Meshuach Milchamah In both obligatory and optional wars, a special priest—the meshuach milchamah—is appointed and anointed with the anointing oil to address the soldiers before battle. Halacha 2 – Two Speeches of […]

Daily Tanach – Yechezkel Chapter 23: The Allegory of Oholah and Oholibah (Wednesday, 10th Shevat)

Yechezkel Chapter 23: The Allegory of Oholah and Oholibah Introduction: Two Sisters Symbolizing Two Nations (Verses 1–4) G‑d reveals an allegory of two women, Oholah and Oholibah, daughters of one mother. They played the harlot in Egypt during their youth. Oholah represents Samaria, and Oholibah represents Jerusalem. Both belonged to […]

Daily Chumash & Rashi – Parshas Beshalach Revi’i: The sea returns to normal course, annihilating the Egyptian army (Wednesday, 10th Shevat, )

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Daily Rambam (1) Melachim uMilchamot – Chapter 6: Laws of Offering Peace, Conducting War, and Maintaining Holiness in the Camp (Tuesday, 9th Shevat)

Melachim uMilchamot – Chapter 6: Laws of Offering Peace, Conducting War, and Maintaining Holiness in the Camp Halacha 1 – Requirement to Offer Peace Before War A king may not wage war—neither optional nor obligatory—until he first offers peace. If the enemy accepts peace and agrees to keep the Seven […]

Daily Tanach – Yechezkal Chapter 22: The Indictment and Refining of a Corrupt Nation (Tuesay, 9th Shevat)

Yechezkal Chapter 22: The Indictment and Refining of a Corrupt Nation   The Accusation Against the “City of Bloodshed” (vv. 1–5) G-d commands Ezekiel to confront Jerusalem for its violence, idolatry, and the shedding of innocent blood. Because of these sins, the city has become a disgrace and a subject […]

3. How much is Kdei Achilas Peras?

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2. How much is a Revius?

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1. How much is a Kezayis?

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25. In doubt if recited after blessing

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13. The Shiur Kezayis by Mezonos and Hamotzi products – How much of a Mezonos or Hamotzi product must one eat in order to recite Al Hamichyah, or Birchas Hamazon?

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From the Rav’s Desk: Transporting a Sefer Torah Between Synagogues – Halachic Guidelines for the Shabbos before Yud Shevat and Gimmel Tammuz (Monday, 8th shevat)

Transporting a Sefer Torah Between Synagogues – Halachic Guidelines for the Shabbos before Yud Shevat and Gimmel Tammuz  Question Is it permitted on the Shabbos before Yud Shevat or Gimmel Tammuz for a shul to bring a Sefer Torah from another shul in order to have more than one reading, […]

Daily Chumash & Rashi – Parshas Beshalach Sheiyni: Bnei Yisrael realize they are under attack by the Egyptian army (Monday,85th Shevat)

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From the Rav’s Desk: Writing a Mobile Sefer Torah for Remote Minyanim in Israel (Sunday, 7th Shevat)

Join Our Virtual Community – Receive Daily Learning PDF Writing a Mobile Sefer Torah for Remote Minyanim in Israel Question I would like to commission the writing of a Sefer Torah for the following purpose. I run an organization that sends individuals to various non-religious Jewish villages across Israel to […]

2. Reciting an After Blessing for Foods Consumed Before a Meal – Hors d’Oeuvre, “audirbs”, Starters, and Appetizers

Table of Contents Foods – Reciting an After Blessing for Foods Consumed Before a Meal:[1] Eating to Stimulate Appetite [i.e. Parparos, Hors d’Oeuvre, “audirbs”, Starters, and Appetizers]:[2] All appetizers [i.e. Parparos], such as a variety of sweets [i.e. chocolate, or Mezonos pastries[3]] or species of fruits consumed before a meal […]

Daily Halacha: From Hors d’Oeuvres to “Audirbs”: After-Blessings for Pre‑Meal Snacks (Sunday, 7th Shevat)

Join Our Virtual Community – Receive Daily Learning PDF Table of Contents Foods – Reciting an After Blessing for Foods Consumed Before a Meal:[1] Eating to Stimulate Appetite [i.e. Parparos, Hors d’Oeuvre, “audirbs”, Starters, and Appetizers]:[2] All appetizers [i.e. Parparos], such as a variety of sweets [i.e. chocolate, or Mezonos […]

Daily Tanya – Chapter 21 Part 1: Understanding G-d’s speech & How everything Remains nullified to G-d (Sunday 7th Shevat)

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Daily Tanya – Chapter 20 Part 2: A parable from one’s speech which is considered like naught in ratio to the soul (Shabbos 6th Shevat)

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Parshas Bo – Parsha Halacha

Parsha Halacha Taanis Bechoros-Fast of the first born:[1] The custom and date of the fast: On every Erev Pesach, it is customary for the first-born to fast until nightfall in commemoration of the miracle of them being saved from the plague of death of the firstborns in Egypt.[2] [Practically, today […]

Parshas Bo – Mefarshim Rashi

Mefarshim  📘 Parsha Insights – Rashi Commentary Q&A on Rishon   Q1: Why does the verse say “וַה׳” (And God) when striking the firstborn (12:29)? A: Wherever it says “וַה׳,” it refers to God and His heavenly court, because the prefix “ו” indicates addition. Q2: Did only Egyptian firstborns die? […]

Parshas Bo – Parsha Bee

🐝 Parsha Bee Rishon – Plague of Locusts What is the first plague mentioned in this week’s Parsha? The first plague mentioned in this week’s Parsha is the plague of locusts, called Arbeh. How many plagues are described in this week’s Parsha? There are three plagues described in this week’s […]

Parshas Bo – Haftorah

Haftorah 📖 Summary of Haftorah: Yermiyahu 46:13-28   Babylon’s Invasion of Egypt (46:13–24) G‑d commands that the coming judgment be proclaimed in Egypt—in Migdol, Nof, and Tachpanches. Egypt’s warriors will fall, and its cities will become desolate. Pharaoh is mocked as one who missed his appointed time. Egypt, once likened […]

12. The after blessing of Birchas Hamazon

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10. The after blessing of Borei Nefashos

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9. The five possible after blessings over foods

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2. The after blessing of the food – The effect of Shinuiy Makom by Borei Nefashos, Meiyn Gimel and Hamotzi foods to require a new Bracha to be said

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From the Ravs Desk: Accidentally Recited “HaMelech HaKadosh” in Chazaras Hashtaz in Middle of Teves (Thursday, 4th Shevat)

Join Our Virtual Torah Study Community & Receive Daily Learning Content Question I was the chazan in shul and I have no idea how this happened, but I somehow absent-mindedly slipped and recited “HaMelech HaKadosh” instead of Hakeil Hakadosh by the third blessing, in the middle of my repetition. It […]

Daily Halacha: The recitation of Hodu, Patach Eliyahu, and Yedid Nefesh before Mincha on Erev Shabbos (Thursday, 4th Shevat)

Join Our Virtual Torah Study Community & Receive Daily Learning Content Table of Contents The recitation of Hodu, Patach Eliyahu, and Yedid Nefesh before Mincha on Erev Shabbos: Hodu – Psalm 107:[1] According to a custom attributed to the Baal Shem Tov, it is customary to recite Psalm 107 prior […]

Daily Rambam (1) Melachim uMilchamot – Chapter 1: The Laws of Kings and Their Appointment (Thursday, 4th Shevat)

Join Our Virtual Torah Study Community & Receive Daily Learning Content Melachim uMilchamot – Chapter 1: The Laws of Kings and Their Appointment Halacha 1 – Three Mitzvot Upon Entering the Land Israel was commanded to fulfill three mitzvot upon entering the Land: Appoint a king (Deuteronomy 17:15). Erase Amalek’s […]

Daily Chumash & Rashi – Parshas Bo Chamishi: Moshe instructs the Jewish people regarding the Pesach lamb and the upcoming plague (Thursday, 4th Shevat )

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0. Introduction to Hesech Hadas

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0. Introduction to Dinei Kadima by Brachos

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4. Common Case Examples of Ikkur and Tafel

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3. The various scenarios of Ikar and Tafel

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