The Kelipa of the Pelishtim:[1] The term Pelishtim comes from the word Mefulash which is used in Halacha to refer to an alleyway, which is called a Mavuiy Mefulash. In Kelipa this refers to lightheadedness, a joking and frivol attitude towards all that is holy and important in life, taking […]
Approximating Yud to Bayis of Tefillin
Approximating the knot of the Yud to the Bayis:[1] One is to beware that the Yud of the knot[2] [of the Tefillin Shel Yad] does not move from the Bayis [of the Shel Yad].[3] [It is thus to be constantly touching the Bayis of the Shel Yad. It is […]
Poseiach Es Yadecha-Concentration & Customs
Psalm of Ashreiy “Tehila Ledavid”: One is required to concentrate upon saying the Psalm of Tehila Ledavid.[1] One who says this psalm three[2] times daily merits a portion in the world to come.[3] Poseiach Es Yadecha: The meaning: The verse of Poseiach Es Yadecha is a praise to Hashem for […]
Tu Beshvat
The Laws and Customs of Tu Beshvat Introduction: The day of Tu Beshvat is a Halachic date that affects the laws of Kashrus of fruits. Due to this, it has become known as Rosh Hashanah Leilanos.[1] Throughout the generations other customs have become attributed to this day, such as the […]
Cross-dressing by a skit or play
Cross-dressing by a skit or play Cross-dressing out of jest and fun/Purim/Chasana:[1] It is accustomed on Purim [and by Chasunas[2]] to allow males to wear the clothing of females and vice versa.[3] [However many Poskim[4] challenge this custom[5] and thus practically one is not to do so. Some write it is to […]
Children cross-dressing
Children wearing clothing of the opposite gender: It is a Biblical prohibition for a man to wear the clothing of a woman or a woman to wear the clothing of a man.[1] It is disputed as to whether the prohibition of Lo Silbash only applies when one wears the opposite […]
Tzadikim nullifying decrees of Hashem
Hashem enjoys when a Tzadik nullifies his decrees: Tzaddikim were given the power to nullify the decrees Hashem makes. This power was given by Hashem graciously, and he actually receives pleasure when his children nullify his decrees.[1] This is simialr to a father who gave over a novelty in Halacha […]
Cross-dressing for skits and plays
Crossdressing out of jest and fun/Purim/Chasana:[1] It is accustomed on Purim [and by Chasunas[2]] to allow males to wear the clothing of females and vice versa.[3] [However many Poskim[4] challenge this custom[5] and thus practically one is not to do so. Some write it is to be avoided even […]
How to attach to a Tzaddik?
How to attach to the Talmid Chacham/Rebbe/Sage/:[1] The Sages[2] commanded and said that one is to attach to the dust of their feet and drink their words with thirst. [Women are also commanded to listen to the words of the Sages in order so they learn knowledge of G-d.[3]] […]
Entering food into a bathroom
Entering food into a bathroom May one eat in a bathroom?[1] One may not eat in a bathroom. May one enter food into a bathroom?[2] It is customary to avoid entering food into a bathroom.[3] However in a time of need one may do so if the bathroom is […]
