Bilti Mugah: This refers to an unedited Mamar. Unedited Mamaraim are bound to contain content mistakes that could dramatically change the intent of that which was said by the Rebbe during his talk or Mamar. In a certain talk given by the Rebbe Rayatz in 1944, printed in Sefer Hasichos […]
The Shechina rests on ten Jews
The Shechina rests on ten Jews:[1] When ten Jews are gathered together the Shechina dwells upon them even if they are not involved in the learning of Torah, [so long as they are not transgressing any sin in their gathering, not even the sin of Bittul Torah[2]]. All the more […]
Joy of Beis Hashoeiva and Simchas Torah
Joy of Simchas Torah:[1] The joy of the Simchas Torah is a celebration of the G-dly revelation caused through the fulfillment of a custom of Jewry. The entire concept of Hakafos is a custom of the prophets, and is not written of in the written Torah and was not received […]
Marital relations on Hoshana Raba
Marital relations on Hoshana Raba: Some Poskim[1] rule that one is to refrain from marital relations on the night of Hoshana Raba [until after Simchas Torah].[2] From other sources however it is evident that it is not necessary to abstain from marital relations on the night of Hoshana Raba.[3] Mikveh […]
When was the custom of Hakafos initiated
When was the custom of Hakafos initiated?[1] The custom of Hakafos was initiated by the prophets. It is not considered even a Rabbinical injunction, but rather a mere custom. [The intent of the above is not that the prophets instituted Hakafos, but that the custom of rejoicing with the Sefer […]
Standing for Mizmor Lesoda
Standing for Mizmor Lesoda:[1] One is required to stand for the recital of Mizmor Lesoda.[2] [Some Poskim[3], however, rule that according to the final ruling of Admur, one is not required to stand. Furthermore, some[4] rule one is specifically to recite Mizmor Lesoda in a sitting position. Practically, the Chabad […]
Washing hands for bread/morning with a Band-Aid or bandage on the hand
May one wash hands for bread/morning with a Band-Aid?[1] One who has an injury on his hand and a bandage that is covering it, may wash his hands without removing the bandage[2] if he is unable to remove it due to the pain of the injury.[3] [This applies even if […]
May one wash hands for bread/morning with a Band-Aid
May one wash hands for bread/morning with a Band-Aid?[1] One who has an injury on his hand and a bandage that is covering it, may wash his hands without removing the bandage[2] if he is unable to remove it due to the pain of the injury.[3] [This applies even if […]
Talking and learning Torah during Kedusha
Talking and learning Torah during Kedusha:[1] It is forbidden to speak in middle of Kedusha.[2] Even if there is a Minyan present aside for him, nevertheless it is forbidden.[3] It is even forbidden to learn Torah during Kedusha [even in one’s thought[4]]. Where in Kedusha is it forbidden to speak/learn: […]
Chasan doing Melacha and business
Melacha and Business:[1] It is forbidden for the Chasan to do Melacha or business in the marketplace throughout the period of Simcha [three or seven days depending on Besula/Beula as explained in A].[2] Mechila/Receving permission from Kallah to do Melacha:[3] The above prohibition applies even if the Kallah is Mochel […]
