Sicha Keshtiya: May non-Kosher products [i.e. Shampoo, soap, perfume etc.] be smeared on the body?[1] General rule regarding using the actual non-Kosher food on body: Some Poskim[2] rule one may smear non-kosher food on his body, so long as it is not forbidden in benefit, and so is the implied […]
Parshas Emor-Summary of the Parsha
*The article below is an excerpt from the above Sefer *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Donate Buy in Paperback or Kindle Buy on Apple Books Sign up for Daily Distribution Sponsor an Episode Parshas Emor Pesukim: 124 [Siman:עוזיאל ] Haftorah Yechezkal 44:15-31 Number of Mitzvos: There […]
What is the law if prior to counting one said that “Today is Lag Baomer”, may he count that night with a blessing?
What is the law if prior to counting one said that “Today is Lag Baomer”, may he count that night with a blessing? If he said the words “Today is Lag Baomer”, he does not fulfill his obligation and may count that night with a blessing.[1] However, some[2] conclude one […]
Using non-Kosher for Pesach bodily products such as Shampoo, soap, creams, cologne, perfume, eye and ear drops ?
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com The law: All non-edible products that contain disintegrated Chametz may be owned and benefited from throughout Pesach. This applies even if the product is edible for a dog. It however may not be eaten, even if inedible for […]
May one smell a Tevel fruit or vegetable?
May one smell a Tevel fruit or vegetable? It is permitted to smell Tevel, and benefit from its smell, so long as one does not damage the fruit in the process.[1] [One is to say a blessing upon smelling Tevel fruits.] Shabbos:[2] Tevel fruits or vegetables are considered Muktzah on […]
Kitniyus- The prohibition for Ashkenazi Jewry
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com The letter of the law:[1] Only the five grains which are 1) wheat, 2) barley; 3) rye, 4) spelt, 5) oats, can become leavened and become Chametz. All other grains/flours, such as flour made from rice or millet and all […]
The worlds of existence of angels
Worlds of existence of angels:[1] The abode of majority of angels is in the world of Yetzira. The reason for this is because the world of Yetzira corresponds to the emotional attributes of the angels which is the highest level that they can reach in service of G-d, expression of […]
Angels are similar to the animal kingdom
Angels are similar to the animal kingdom:[1] Angels are called animals, domestic and wild, as the verse states “And the face of the lion to the right, and the face of the ox to the left.” The reason for this is because similar to animals, angels do not contain freedom […]
Does one have to do Bedikas Chametz to areas of Chametz that will be sold to the gentile?
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Does one have to do Bedikas Chametz to areas of Chametz that will be sold to the gentile?[1] Some Poskim[2] rule one is required to perform a Bedika to all areas on the night of the 14th, even if one […]
In what areas is one obligated to perform the Bedika?
In what areas is one obligated to perform the Bedika? All the areas that are obligated to be cleaned, as explained in the previous chapter[1], are required to be checked for Chametz at night with the use of a candle [or flashlight and the like].[2] This applies even if one […]
