Question: [Tuesday, 21st Teves 5781] Rabbi, I learn in Yeshiva and receive a monthly stipend from my parents to use as spending money. My question is whether I’m obligated to take off 10% for Maaser from this money or perhaps I’m even not allowed to do so as my parents […]
From the Rav’s Desk: 1) Separating Maaser money from pocket money from parents 2) dressing modestly even when on vacation
Question: [Tuesday, 21st Teves 5781] Rabbi, I learn in Yeshiva and receive a monthly stipend from my parents to use as spending money. My question is whether I’m obligated to take off 10% for Maaser from this money or perhaps I’m even not allowed to do so as my parents […]
Shemira for the chasan and Kallah before the wedding
Shemira before wedding:[1] The Chasan and Kallah are not to go out alone for several days[2] prior to the wedding.[3] [Practically, many are accustomed to follow this practice one week before the wedding. Others begin to follow it the Shabbos before the wedding, and others from when they arrive in […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Response: The Rebbe’s custom of approximating the Gartel to the Sefer Torah
Question: [Sunday, 19th Teves 5781] In a previous question and answer you wondered about the custom of approximating the Gartel to the Sefer Torah prior to the half Kaddish. I wanted to inform you that indeed this was seen done by the Rebbe himself and hence this is itself the […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Response: The Rebbe’s custom of approximating the Gartel to the Sefer Torah
Question: [Sunday, 19th Teves 5781] In a previous question and answer you wondered about the custom of approximating the Gartel to the Sefer Torah prior to the half Kaddish. I wanted to inform you that indeed this was seen done by the Rebbe himself and hence this is itself the […]
Being buried in Eretz Yisrael
Burying in Eretz Yisrael:[1] It is a great Mitzvah and merit to be buried in Eretz Yisrael.[2] It is even permitted to unbury the remains of a person in the Diaspora for the sake of reburying him in Eretz Yisrael[3], and certainly one may initially bring the deceased from the […]
Being buried in Eretz Yisrael
Burying in Eretz Yisrael:[1] It is a great Mitzvah and merit to be buried in Eretz Yisrael.[2] It is even permitted to unbury the remains of a person in the Diaspora for the sake of reburying him in Eretz Yisrael[3], and certainly one may initially bring the deceased from the […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Studying WW2 History for test
Question: [Motzei Shabbos, 19th Teves 5781] I have a big midterm coming up this Sunday on the subject of the history of World War II. It mainly focuses on the history of Hitler and the rise of Hitler YIM”Sh to power and the anti-Semitic laws passed in Germany prior to […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Chewing cloves for tooth ache
Question: [Motzei Shabbos, 19th Teves 5781] I suffer from dull tooth pain. May I bite on a clove on Shabbos for the sake of relieving it? Answer: You should only do so in the process of eating such as to add cloves to a salad or other food and eat […]
Does Four cornered bedding [i.e. sheets; blankets; pillows] require Tzitzis, or to have one of its corners rounded?
Does Four cornered bedding [i.e. sheets; blankets; pillows] require Tzitzis, or to have one of its corners rounded?[1] The Torah obligates a Jewish male to tie fringes onto four corner garments, and prohibits four corner garments from being worn by Jewish males until either the fringes are tied to their […]
Does Four cornered bedding [i.e. sheets; blankets; pillows] require Tzitzis, or to have one of its corners rounded?
Does Four cornered bedding [i.e. sheets; blankets; pillows] require Tzitzis, or to have one of its corners rounded?[1] The Torah obligates a Jewish male to tie fringes onto four corner garments, and prohibits four corner garments from being worn by Jewish males until either the fringes are tied to their […]
From the Rav’s Desk: 1) Chewing cloves for tooth ache; 2) Studying WW2 History for test
Question: [Motzei Shabbos, 19th Teves 5781] I suffer from dull tooth pain. May I bite on a clove on Shabbos for the sake of relieving it? Answer: You should only do so in the process of eating such as to add cloves to a salad or other food and eat […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Clapping on Shabbos for standing ovation
Question: [Thursday, 16th Teves 5781] Is it permitted on Shabbos to give a standing ovation? Meaning to clap hands after someone’s speech and the like? I believe that I was taught that while you are allowed to clap hands for music and singing, you may not clap hands to applaud […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Clapping on Shabbos for standing ovation
Question: [Thursday, 16th Teves 5781] Is it permitted on Shabbos to give a standing ovation? Meaning to clap hands after someone’s speech and the like? I believe that I was taught that while you are allowed to clap hands for music and singing, you may not clap hands to applaud […]
Bringing food to the table before Kiddush
May one bring food to the table prior to Kiddush? Some[1] learn that one is to refrain from bringing any of the foods to the table prior to Kiddush, unless they are covered just like the Challahs.[2] However from Admur it is clear that it is only necessary to cover […]
From the Rav’s Desk: What to learn, Likkutei Torah or Likkutei Sichos?
Question: [Tuesday, 14th Teves 5781] I only have a certain amount of time in my schedule for learning Chassidus and wanted to know what has priority, learning Likkutei Sichos of the Rebbe, or learning Torah of the Alter Rebbe? Also, on Shabbos between Mincha and Maariv and prior to Shacharis, […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Riding on shoulders
Question: [Wednesday, 14th Teves 5781] Is it permitted for one to pick another man up on one’s shoulders as is commonly done by weddings where they pick up the Chasan and other relatives on the shoulders and the like? I heard that there are opinions who prohibit this and would […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Baked cheese pastry in meat oven
Question: [Monday, 14th Teves 5781] We accidentally baked dairy pastries on a meat aluminum baking pan in a meat oven. What we do about the oven and what we do about the baking pan? Answer: Both the oven and the baking pan need to be Koshered. The oven can be […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Placed dairy cover on meat pot
Question: [Monday, 13th Teves 5781] We were cooking pasta in a meat pot that had been used for cooking meat in the past 24 hours and accidentally placed on it a dairy cover that has not been used for dairy for many months. What is the law of my pasta […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Koshering wood
Question: [Monday, 14th Teves 5781] Can one Kasher a wood item, such as a wood cutting board or wood spoon? Answer: Wood items are Kosherable if they require mere Hagalah [i.e. used wood dairy spoon to mix meat pot], so long as they do not contain cracks in which […]
From the Rav’s Desk: 1) What to learn, Likkutei Torah or Likkutei Sichos; 2) Riding on shoulders
Question: [Tuesday, 14th Teves 5781] I only have a certain amount of time in my schedule for learning Chassidus and wanted to know what has priority, learning Likkutei Sichos of the Rebbe, or learning Torah of the Alter Rebbe? Also, on Shabbos between Mincha and Maariv and prior to Shacharis, […]
Liability for damages caused by one’s items that were negligently left in a public area
Liability for damages caused by one’s items that were negligently left in a public area: Not to place a potentially damaging object in a public area: It is an act of piety for a person to hide his sharp objects [nails/glass], and any other damaging item, in an area […]
What is the law if the Kesuba became lost?
What is the law if the Kesuba became lost:[1] It is forbidden for a couple to remain even one hour without a Kesuba.[2] Therefore, if a couple lost the Kesuba [or an invalidation was found in it[3] then] they must have a new Kesuba written immediately, as soon as they […]
What is the law if the Kesuba became lost?
What is the law if the Kesuba became lost:[1] It is forbidden for a couple to remain even one hour without a Kesuba.[2] Therefore, if a couple lost the Kesuba [or an invalidation was found in it[3] then] they must have a new Kesuba written immediately, as soon as they […]
From the Rav’s Desk: 1) Placed dairy cover on meat pot; 2) Koshering wood; 3) Baked cheese pastry in meat oven
Question: [Monday, 13th Teves 5781] We were cooking pasta in a meat pot that had been used for cooking meat in the past 24 hours and accidentally placed on it a dairy cover that has not been used for dairy for many months. What is the law of my pasta […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Using Yad of Sefer Torah to read along in Chumash
Question: [Monday, 13th Teves 5781] It is not customary in Chabad synagogues to use the silver Yad during the reading of the Torah. May I use it for following along in the Chumash, or is it considered designated for a Sefer Torah therefore prohibited in any other use? Answer: Indeed, […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Blessing on olives during meal
Question: [Motzei Shabbos, 12th Teves 5781] Should one make a blessing of Haietz when eating olives during a meal with bread? Is it similar to all fruits that we say a Haeitz during the meal or is it different being that it is not sweet? Answer: One who eats olives […]
Attending a meal and joyous event during the year of Aveilus, past Shloshim
* This article is an excerpt from the above Sefer Shop Now *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. WhatsApp Facebook Twitter Telegram Sign up for Daily Distribution Sponsor an Episode Attending a meal and joyous event during the year of Aveilus, past Shloshim [1] *From our Sefer […]
Attending a meal and joyous event during the year of Aveilus, past Shloshim
Attending a meal and joyous event during the year of Aveilus, past Shloshim [1] *From our Sefer “The laws of Mourning” Volume 2 Chapter 23. See there for the full details of this subject! The laws of attending a meal during the year of Aveilus is similar to the laws […]
From the Rav’s Desk: 1) Blessing on olives during meal; 2) Approximating Gartel to Sefer Torah; 3) Using Yad of Sefer Torah to read along in Chumash
Question: [Motzei Shabbos, 12th Teves 5781] Should one make a blessing of Haietz when eating olives during a meal with bread? Is it similar to all fruits that we say a Haeitz during the meal or is it different being that it is not sweet? Answer: One who eats olives […]
Removing one’s shoes with one’s hands
Removing one’s shoes with one’s hands:[1] One who removes [or even touches[2]] his shoes with his hands[3] is required to wash his hands one time [immediately] afterwards. This applies even if the shoes are clean.[4] [This applies even if one only touched his shoes with his pinky.[5] If the shoes […]
Removing one’s shoes with one’s hands
Removing one’s shoes with one’s hands:[1] One who removes [or even touches[2]] his shoes with his hands[3] is required to wash his hands one time [immediately] afterwards. This applies even if the shoes are clean.[4] [This applies even if one only touched his shoes with his pinky.[5] If the shoes […]
From the Rav’s Desk: 1) making use of a pot plant on Shabbos 2) resting a siddur on a tree trunk on Shabbos 3) what to do if a hat flew onto a tree on Shabbos
Question: [Motzei Shabbos, 12th Teves 5781] Does the prohibition against making use of a tree also apply against a pot plant? Answer: Yes, it follows the same exact law as a growth from the ground, and thus if the plant contains a hard stem which if bended will break, and […]
From the Rav’s Desk: 1) making use of a pot plant on Shabbos 2) resting a siddur on a tree trunk on Shabbos 3) what to do if a hat flew onto a tree on Shabbos
Question: [Motzei Shabbos, 12th Teves 5781] Does the prohibition against making use of a tree also apply against a pot plant? Answer: Yes, it follows the same exact law as a growth from the ground, and thus if the plant contains a hard stem which if bended will break, and […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Response to attack against the custom of avoiding Torah learning on the night of Nittel
Question: [Thursday, 9th Teves 5781] With all due respect what you are saying about not learning Torah on the night of December 25th is not true. The Rabanim poskined to not learn Torah for one reason. They were afraid of pogroms being carried out against Jews learning Torah together, during […]
From the Rav’s Desk: How to separate Maaser from Lemons-Maaser Ani or Maaser Sheiyni
Question: [Monday, 6th Teves 5781] How does one separate Teruma and Maasros from a lemon tree? My main question is regarding its years of Maasros and how to calculate when it belongs to the year of Maaser Sheiyni and when it belongs to the year of Maaser Ani. Do we […]
Davening and learning near smell of spoiled food
Question: [Tuesday 7th Teves, 5781] There is a strange smell of spoiled food in our Beis Midrash, and we have tried to discover its source unsuccessfully. My question is whether it is permitted for us to continue learning and Davening in the area? The smell is very pungent. Answer: […]
Birchas Hatorah prior to reciting the bedtime Shema if accidentally fell asleep
Question: [Monday, 6th Teves 5781] I accidentally fell asleep in my bed in the early evening and when I woke up it was already in middle of the night and wanted to know what I should do about Birchas Hatorah. May I recite Kerias Shema Sheal Hamita without first reciting […]
From the Rav’s Desk: 1) Davening and learning near smell of spoiled food 2) Birchas Hatorah prior to reciting the bedtime Shema if accidentally fell asleep
Question: [Tuesday 7th Teves, 5781] There is a strange smell of spoiled food in our Beis Midrash and we have tried to discover its source unsuccessfully. My question is whether it is permitted for us to continue learning and Davening in the area? The smell is very pungent. Answer: […]
Laws relevant to when the 10th of Teves falls on Erev Shabbos
Laws relevant to when the 10th of Teves falls on Erev Shabbos:[1] It is possible for the 10th of Teves to fall on Erev Shabbos. It is the only fast in the Jewish calendar that can fall on Erev Shabbos.[2] When the 10th of Teves falls on Erev Shabbos, […]
From The Rav’s Desk: The attitude to the “doomsday” speakers and conspiracy theorist and prophecy lecturers
Question: [Monday, 6th Teves 5781] Dear Rabbi, What is your opinion on all the various doomsday speakers that the Jewish world has merited to have? There are so many Frum speakers today available on the Internet that you can listen to, and some of the speakers tend to include […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Tachanun on Hei Teves
Question: [Sunday, 5th Teves 5781] Should Chabad Chassidim recite Tachanun on Hei Teves? Answer: In general, it is customary not to say Tachanun on a day on which one celebrates a miracle that took place. However, there is no universally accepted practice of Chabad Chassidim to omit Tachanun on the fifth […]
Pesakim of Rabbanim regarding Covid vaccine-Subject to periodical update
As a service to our readers who may feel swamped by all of the news and social media material surrounding the Covid vaccine we have set up this page. On this page we will IYH embed the rulings of Poskim and leading Rabbanim regarding the Covid vaccine as their Pesakim […]
Chassidic story & lesson for Parshas Mikeitz-Rav Shmuel Munkus takes Rav Pinchas Reitzis for a broomstick ride
Chassidic story & lesson for Parshas Mikeitz In this week’s Parsha, Parshas Mikeitz, we learn of Joseph’s ascent to power, becoming the viceroy of Egypt, and receiving all authorities of the king, becoming like the king himself. Human nature would influence a person in this position to take vengeance against […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Writing a Megillah on Erev Shabbos
Question: [Thursday, 2nd Teves 5781] I was wondering if I am allowed to write a Megillah on Erev Shabbos and if so until what time? I don’t have much time during the week to do so and therefore Friday is one of my most opportune times to write it. I […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Telepathic effects between family members
Question: [Thursday, 2nd Teves 5781] Dear Rabbi, I was wondering what the perspective of Judaism is regarding if there is a spiritual connection between the members of a family aside of course for the biological connection of them being relatives. Meaning, is there a subconscious and telepathic connection between family […]
From the Rav’s Desk: 1) Telepathic effects between family members; 2) Writing a Megillah on Erev Shabbos
Question: [Thursday, 2nd Teves 5781] Dear Rabbi, I was wondering what the perspective of Judaism is regarding if there is a spiritual connection between the members of a family aside of course for the biological connection of them being relatives. Meaning, is there a subconscious and telepathic connection between family […]
The Dreidel in Halacha and Agadah
The Dreidel in Halacha and Agadah:[1] A. Background of the custom: It is customary to play Dreidel during Chanukah.[2] As tradition has it, this game was historically played in the times of the Greeks when it was prohibited for Jews to study Torah. They would study Torah in secret and […]
The Dreidel in Halacha and Agadah
The Dreidel in Halacha and Agadah:[1] A. Background of the custom: It is customary to play Dreidel during Chanukah.[2] As tradition has it, this game was historically played in the times of the Greeks when it was prohibited for Jews to study Torah. They would study Torah in secret and […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Having a Gentile caretaker light the candles and retracting a mistaken Psak
Question: [Tuesday, 29th Kisleiv 5781] My father lives in an assisted living complex and has tremendous difficulty moving around, including movement of his arms. I have tried to be with him for each night of Hanukkah to light the candles with him although tonight I will not be able to […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Having a Gentile caretaker light the candles and retracting a mistaken Psak
Question: [Tuesday, 29th Kisleiv 5781] My father lives in an assisted living complex and has tremendous difficulty moving around, including movement of his arms. I have tried to be with him for each night of Hanukkah to light the candles with him although tonight I will not be able to […]
From The Rav’s Desk: Source for the story of Yehudis
Question: [Monday, 28th Kisleiv 5781] I would like to know what the source for the story of Yehudis is and as to why it is not mentioned in Megilas Antiochus. Answer: The story of Yehudis is mentioned in the Rishonim, including Rashi, the Ran, the Kol Bo, and later on […]
From The Rav’s Desk: When to light if will return home late
Question: [Tuesday, 29th Kisleiv 5781] Our family is going to relatives overnight and returning the next evening. We will be arriving past midnight back home and was wondering where we should light the candles, by our relatives before we travel or at home after we arrive? Answer: This matter is […]
From The Rav’s Desk: 1) When to light if will return home late; 2) Source for the story of Yehudis
Question: [Tuesday, 29th Kisleiv 5781] Our family is going to relatives overnight and returning the next evening. We will be arriving past midnight back home and was wondering where we should light the candles, by our relatives before we travel or at home after we arrive? Answer: This matter is […]
The ideal time of Chanukah lighting and until when may one light
This article is an excerpt from To purchase this Sefer, click here When to light the Chanukah candles:[1] The end of sunset:[2] The candles are to initially[3] be lit at the end of sunset.[4] It is not to be lit prior to sunset, nor after the conclusion of sunset.[5] Some Poskim[6] […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Joining neighbors Chanukah lighting and lighting later on
Question: [Monday, 28th Kisleiv 5781] Our neighbors invited us to their home for their Hanukkah candle lighting and singing. The problem is, is that it is at the same time that everyone is supposed to light including us. May I join them for their lighting and festivities and then light […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Praying near Animal droppings
Question: [Monday, 28th Kisleiv 5781] On Shabbos in our outdoor Minyan area we found droppings of what I believe was a cat on the floor. There were also bird droppings all over the place and my question is whether it is permitted for one to Daven in such an area? […]
Must one stand while lighting the Chanukah candles?
Must one stand upon lighting the Chanukah candles? One is required to stand when saying blessings which involve commands, such as when saying the blessing over Tzitzis, and Tefillin.[1] Accordingly, one is required to stand upon saying the blessings over the Menorah lighting. However, technically, this only applies to the […]
Must one stand while lighting the Chanukah candles?
Must one stand upon lighting the Chanukah candles? One is required to stand when saying blessings which involve commands, such as when saying the blessing over Tzitzis, and Tefillin.[1] Accordingly, one is required to stand upon saying the blessings over the Menorah lighting. However, technically, this only applies to the […]
From the Rav’s Desk: 1) Praying near Animal droppings; 2) Joining neighbors Chanukah lighting and lighting later on
Question: [Monday, 28th Kisleiv 5781] On Shabbos in our outdoor Minyan area we found droppings of what I believe was a cat on the floor. There were also bird droppings all over the place and my question is whether it is permitted for one to Daven in such an area? […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Wind extinguished candles
Question: [Sunday, 27th Kisleiv 5781] After I lit my candles outside on Erev Shabbos a wind came and blew them out within ½ hour from after sunset. Did I fulfill my obligation? Answer: Initially, one may not light the candles in a windy area that can potentially extinguish the candle, […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Lighting candles on stairs
Question: [Thursday, 24th Kisleiv 5781] Our house entrance is made in the way that after you open the door and walk in, there are a few steps going down into the home, into the living room area where the couch is and where we would like to light the Hanukkah […]
From the Rav’s Desk: 1) Lighting candles on stairs; 2) Wind extinguished candles
Question: [Thursday, 24th Kisleiv 5781] Our house entrance is made in the way that after you open the door and walk in, there are a few steps going down into the home, into the living room area where the couch is and where we would like to light the Hanukkah […]
Lighting a Public Menorah
Lighting a Public Menorah:[1] The Rebbe’s directed the arrangement of public Menorah lightings, in order to publicize the miracle of Chanukah.[2] However, the participants do not fulfill their obligation with such lighting and thus should be informed that they must still light in their homes.[3] Is a blessing recited?[4] Some […]
Lighting a Public Menorah
Lighting a Public Menorah:[1] The Rebbe’s directed the arrangement of public Menorah lightings, in order to publicize the miracle of Chanukah.[2] However, the participants do not fulfill their obligation with such lighting and thus should be informed that they must still light in their homes.[3] Is a blessing recited?[4] Some […]
Chassidic story & lesson for Parshas Vayeishev: A dilemma in “Kiruv”; compromise on Jewish law or face limited success and influence
Chassidic story & lesson for Parshas Vayeishev In this week’s Parsha, Parshas Vayeishev, we learn about the sale of Joseph into slavery in Egypt, and his outstanding righteousness that he retained even in this most corrupt society and despite being distanced from his father and family. Nobody would’ve ever discovered […]
The parent’s bedroom
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The prohibition of Zera Levatala
Buy Now-Paperback/Kindle eBook This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Donate Appendix 4: The prohibition of Zera Levatala[1] Throughout this book, the concept of Zera Levatala was mentioned in various relevant areas. Occasionally it was mentioned in reference to prohibited actions, while in other times it was mentioned in […]
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Beilas Mitzvah-The night of the wedding
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy Now! Appendix 3: Beilas Mitzvah-The night of the wedding[1] It is beyond the scope of this Sefer to delve into the laws of Niddah, and laws of Hadracha, relevant to the first night, and IYH a full treatise on the subject […]
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The Mitzvah of Peru Urevu
*The article below is an excerpt from the above Sefer *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Buy on Apple Books Buy on Amazon-Paperback/Kindle eBook Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Donate The Mitzvah of Peru Urevu 1. The Mitzvah of Peru Urevu: A. The general command to get married and […]
Chapter 8: Tevilas Ezra for a Baal Keri
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The order after intercourse
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy Now! 9. After intercourse: Standing up after intercourse:[1] A man should not stand on his feet immediately after [ejaculating during] intercourse, as doing so can be dangerous. Rather, one is to wait [and sit or lie down] for a short period […]
The Ba’al Nefesh form of intimacy-With fear and trepidation
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The intercourse itself
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Preparations done prior to the actual intercourse
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Preparations done prior to the start of intimacy
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy Now! Preparations done prior to the start of intimacy:[1] Ask her if she went to Mikveh:[2] On a night that the wife has immersed in Mikveh, prior to engaging in any intimacy, the husband is obligated to verify from his wife […]
Piyus [i.e. Foreplay] – Appeasing and showing love to one’s wife prior to intimacy
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Preparations done on the day of intimacy
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy Now! Preparations done on the day of intimacy: Complimenting on the day of scheduled intimacy/Mikveh:[1] It is of upmost importance for the couple to be emotionally prepared for intimacy when it is scheduled to take place that day, such as on […]
The Kavanos/Intentions that one is to have during marital relations
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy Now! The Kavanos/Intentions that one is to have during marital relations:[1] See Chapter 1 Halachas 8-12 for further details on this subject. Introduction: Naturally, intercourse involves within it some of the most powerful human lusts known to mankind. This natural lust […]
Privacy – Not revealing the day of Mikveh and times of intimacy
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May a couple engage in affectionate touch [i.e. hugging, kissing, etc.] in front of their children?
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May the husband wear perfume or cologne:
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Pictures in the marital bedroom
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy Now! Pictures in the marital bedroom:[1] All pictures of people are to be removed from the marital bedroom prior to intimacy.[2] However, pictures of the couple may remain in the room. May pictures of Tzadikim remain in a room where one […]
Music – Listening to music during intimacy:
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Intimacy during times that actual intercourse is not intended to take place
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The surface – On bed versus on the floor
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy Now! The surface – On bed versus on the floor:[1] The intercourse is to take place on a bed and not on the floor or ground. [This applies even if there is a carpet on the floor, or one spreads a […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Playing Dreidel on Shabbos, and may one use beans
Question: [Thursday, 24th Kisleiv 5781] Is it permitted on Shabbos to play Dreidel? Also, may I play using beans that we designated for this purpose or are they considered Muktzah? Answer: This is a complex question, as the playing of Dreidel on Shabbos can involve a “gambling” prohibition, and […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Playing Dreidel on Shabbos, and may one use beans
Question: [Thursday, 24th Kisleiv 5781] Is it permitted on Shabbos to play Dreidel? Also, may I play using beans that we designated for this purpose or are they considered Muktzah? Answer: This is a complex question, as the playing of Dreidel on Shabbos can involve a “gambling” prohibition, and when […]
Talking restrictions
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy Now! Talking restrictions:[1] Refined speech:[2] A man is not to be lightheaded with his wife [to do with her immoral or immodest activity] and is not to dirty his mouth with words of vanity [i.e. Nivul Peh]. This applies even if […]
Sanctification during intimacy: The Mitzvah; How, Who, When
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy Now! Kedoshim Tihyu – Diminishing in pleasure during intercourse – When, How, Who:[1] *The discussion of this Halacha is specifically regarding the Mitzvah to follow the ways of piety, and when abstaining from actions of pleasure is encouraged due to it. […]
Protected: Chapter 6: Intimacy Restrictions – During preparation & intercourse-Part 4
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Protected: Protected: Chapter 6: Intimacy Restrictions – During foreplay & intercourse-Part 3
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Protected: Chapter 6: Intimacy Restrictions – During foreplay & intercourse-Part 2
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Protected: Chapter 6: Intimacy Restrictions – During foreplay & intercourse-Part 1
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Intimacy in a room with Sefarim or Tashmishei Kedusha [i.e. Tefillin, Mezuzah, Sefer Torah]
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy Now! 13. Intimacy in a room with Sefarim or Tashmishei Kedusha [i.e. Tefillin, Mezuzah, Sefer Torah]:[2] A. The general rule:[3] It is forbidden to have relations in a room that contains Tefillin or Sefarim [or a Meuzah[4]], unless the Sefarim or […]
Protected: Chapter 5: Cases of prohibition and avoidance-Part 2
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Intimacy in a room that has a light on
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy Now! Intimacy in a room that has a light on:[1] A. The law: It is forbidden to have intercourse [i.e. penetration] in the presence of the light of a candle [or any other source of light, whether it be an electric […]
