Carob: The blessing on ripe carobs is Haeitz.[1] The blessing on carobs that are small, and have not yet ripened to the point of chain like wrinkles, is Hadama.[2] If however, the carbos are bitter and are not fit to be eaten at all then no blessing is said over […]
Rejection of forbidden thoughts causes great pleasure above
Rejection of forbidden thoughts causes great pleasure above:[1] Each time one suppresses and rejects a forbidden thought from being entertained in one’s mind he suppresses the side of evil. This causes that the source of evil above also becomes suppressed and shoots it down like an eagle who was flying […]
Rejoicing in repressing forbidden thoughts
Rejoicing in repressing forbidden thoughts:[1] In result of that which was explained above, one who suffers from forbidden thoughts entering his mind during times that he is not involved in service of Hashem is to rejoice over the fact that Hashem has given him the opportunity to fulfill the above […]
Only a Tzaddik is saved from forbidden thoughts
Buy Now-The Daily Tanya Summary Vol. 2 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Sign up for Daily link via Whatsapp Sponsor an Episode Donate Only a Tzaddik is saved from forbidden thoughts:[1] One who suffers from forbidden thoughts and evil lusts that enter his mind is to know that this is the result […]
Esrog-The blessing, Shehechiyanu
Blessing on Esrog:[1] Esrogim that are only mildly sour and are thus edible receive the blessing of Shehakol.[2] Esrogim that are very sour to the point of inedibility do not receive a blessing at all prior to consumption.[3] Esrog peel: The raw peel of an Esrog which is edible receives […]
Sadness due to one’s state of distance from Hashem
Sadness due to one’s state of distance from Hashem: One is to feel distanced from Hashem due to his sins and the like. On this the verse states “Ata Hu Hashem Elokeinu”, the term Ata means you and represents one who feels close to Hashem. Regarding such a person the […]
Three stages of lust
Three stages in intensity of lusts and its correspondence to the three partners of birth:Man’s years are split to three:[1] Man’s years are split to three periods in terms of his challenges in service of G-d due to forbidden lusts and pleasures. These three periods correspond to the three partners […]
Blessing over Breaded eggplant
Breaded eggplant: Breaded eggplant is typically made through coating a slice of eggplant with bread crumbs and then frying or baking. Its blessing follows the same law, as breaded Shnitzel which is under dispute amongst Poskim. Practically, the custom is to recite Shehakol over Schnitzel, and the same applies to […]
Blessing over Breaded Schnitzel [fish/chicken schnitzel]
Breaded Schnitzel [fish/chicken schnitzel]: Schnitzel is typically made through coating a slice of fish/chicken with bread crumbs or Matza meal. Some Poskim[1] rule its blessings is Shehakol.[2] Other Poskim[3] rule its blessing is Mezonos.[4] Practically, the custom is to recite Shehakol over Schnitzel.[5] If however, there is a large amount […]
Blessing on coated peanuts
Coated peanuts: Flour coated peanuts:[1] Coated peanuts are typically made through coating a peanut in a flour based dip and then baking them. One recites the blessing of Mezonos upon eating coated peanuts.[2] Chocolate/caramel/honey coated peanuts:[3] Chocolate/honey/caramel coated peanuts receive the blessing of Hadama.[4] _______________________________________________________________________________ [1] Vezos Habracha Beirurim 42 […]
