A. Understanding the liquids that turn flour into Chametz: Water and water derivatives:[1] The Biblical definition of Chameitz refers only to dough that has been kneaded with water or with water derivatives. Only water or water derivatives can leaven the grain or flour. Fruit juice-Does fruit juice turn flour into […]
Destroying unreachable Chametz found in cracks
Unreachable Chametz-Chametz that is in cracks and crevices of tiles and furniture: Letter of law:[1] If one cannot remove the Chametz with his hands due to it being stuck under cracks and crevices and the like then it suffices for him to nullify the Chametz before the 6th hour […]
Pesach Chumros-Background
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com General background and rules of Chumros: The source of Pesach Chumros: The Rishonim[1] and Poskim[2] record that the Jewish people are holy and go above and beyond the letter of the law requirements on Pesach. The Arizal[3] states that on […]
Drawing humans and angels
Making a sculpture, drawing or engraving of human and angels: Mador Shechina: Angels; lions; ox; eagle, Man:[1] It is forbidden to form the creations that are found on the chambers of the Shechina[2] [the Divine chariot] such as: a) The four faces [on the chariot, which are the lion/ox/eagle/man[3] or […]
Sculptures, drawings and engravings of animals, humans, sun, moon, stars
Sculptures, drawings and engravings:[1] The Torah[2] prohibits making a sculpture and engraving certain items which resemble the spiritual legions of Hashem. Some of these items are even forbidden to be drawn. In Halacha A the law of drawing forms in the Madurei Elyon [Celestial legions] will be discussed. In Halacha […]
Women”s Pesach Shiur #3
The Chumra of Gebrochts
Matzah Shruyah/Gebrochts:[1] What is it? Matzah that has come to contact with water either by cooking with water or dipping in water. The Law: The Chassidic custom is not to eat any Matzah dipped in water due to a suspicion that part of the flour may not have been […]
Not saying “This is for Pesach”-Setting aside products for Yom Tov rather than for Pesach:
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Not to say “This is for Pesach”-Setting aside products for Yom Tov rather than for Pesach:[1] Animals:[2] It is forbidden or one to say regarding (his animal) that “this meat is for Pesach.” It goes without saying […]
When to place a Mezuzah on a rental home
When to place a Mezuzah on a rental home:[1] When one purchases a home, the Mezuzah is obligated to be placed on the doors of the home as soon as one moves into the home. This applies even in the Diaspora. If, however, one is renting or borrowing the home, […]
Touching the Mezuzah upon leaving and entering ones home
Touching the Mezuzah upon leaving and entering ones home:[1] There are opinions[2] who say that when a person leaves the home, he is to place his [right[3]] hand [i.e. middle finger[4]] on the Mezuzah and say the verse[5] “Hashem Yishmor Tzeisi Uvoi Meyata Viad Olam/G-d will guard my leaving and […]
