The severity of intermarriage [Based on Likkutei Sichos Parshas Balak Vol. 8 2nd Sicha[1]] In Parshas Balak we learned how Pinchas, the son of Elazar, the son of Ahron Hakohen, killed Zimri and Kuzbi, after witnessing them in an immoral act of intimacy. In the beginning of Parshas Pinchas, the […]
Parshas Balak-Likkutei Sichos-The severity of intermarriage
Check out our Amazon Sefarim Shop This article is an excerpt from the above Sefer WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Sponsor an Article Parshas Balak The severity of intermarriage (Based on Likkutei Sichos Parshas Balak Vol. 8 2nd Sicha[1]) In Parshas Balak we learned how Pinchas, the son of Elazar, […]
The lifespan of angels-For how long do angels live
How long do angels live for?[1] There exist two types of angels, one called Beni Elokim, and the second called Bnei Eilim. The angels of Bnei Elokim, are angels that were created during the six days of creation, and they do not die or expire. They have been serving G-d […]
Keeping stringencies/Chumros when one is a guest in a home
A full hour Shiur on the subject! Keeping stringencies/Chumros at the home of a host:[1] Introduction: When one is a guest in someone else’s home for a meal, it is common to be faced with a dilemma in which partaking in certain foods being offered may compromise one’s religious […]
Lending a rented or borrowed item to another-Part 2
Lending a rented or borrowed item to another Part 2:[1] In Part 1 we explained the general prohibition against lending a borrowed or rented item to another, without explicit permission of the owner. In today’s Halacha we will discuss various cases of exception. Moveable objects and animals:[2] Exception #1-In […]
Feeding stray animals
Feeding street animals: One is not obligated to feed his friends pets or street animals from his own food.[1] [This applies even if the animal is endangered and may die.[2] However, in such a case, one would be obligated to place bodily effort to save the animal, if possible, such […]
Mesirus Nefesh in today’s times
Mesirus Nefesh in today’s times: In previous times, when persecution of Jews and Judaism was common, the Mesirus Nefesh in service of G-d was in the most literal sense, to give up one’s life to serve G-d. In current times where most Jews live in democratic countries which provide freedom […]
When does the fast end? May one Daven Maariv early?
When does the fast end?[1] All fasts conclude after nightfall.[2] This is defined as the sighting of three medium stars, or when the moon shines very brightly on the earth.[3] It however does not suffice to see three large stars.[4] [Practically, in Eretz Yisrael, some[5] say that this is approximately […]
3. When does the fast end?
3. When does the fast end?[1] All fasts conclude after nightfall.[2] This is defined as the sighting of three medium stars, or when the moon shines very brightly on the earth.[3] It however does not suffice to see three large stars.[4] [Practically, in Eretz Yisrael, some[5] say that this is […]
Mincha Ketzara
Mincha Ketzara:[1] If enough time does not remain for a Minyan to Daven Mincha and recite Chazaras Hashatz, then the Minyan is to Daven a Mincha Ketzara. [However, according to Kabala, one is to never Daven a Mincha Ketzara, even if the Minyan is pressed for time.[2] This applies even […]
