Not to mention the name of idols and foreign deities: Giving it a derogatory name:[1] One is required to help eradicate idolatry and give idols and foreign deities a derogatory name. Swearing using its name:[2] One who swears in the name of an idol or foreign deity [transgresses a […]
Birchas Ilanos-Must one say the blessing the first opportunity he sees the blossoming fruit tree?
Birchas Ilanos/Blessing over the blossoming of fruit:[1] [One who walks around outside] in the month of Nissan, and sees trees which are sprouting forth blossom, needs to say the blessing of “Shelo Chiser Beolamo Klum[2] Uvara Bo Brios Tovos Veilanos Tovos Leihanos Bahem Binei Adam.” This blessing is only […]
Egg Matzah-Matzah Ashira
A. Understanding the liquids that turn flour into Chametz: Water and water derivatives:[1] The Biblical definition of Chameitz refers only to dough that has been kneaded with water or with water derivatives. Only water or water derivatives can leaven the grain or flour. Fruit juice-Does fruit juice turn flour […]
Chametz found in unreachable areas
Unreachable Chametz-Chametz that is in cracks and crevices of tiles and furniture: Letter of law:[1] If one cannot remove the Chametz with his hands due to it being stuck under cracks and crevices and the like then it suffices for him to nullify the Chametz before the 6th hour […]
Thirty day before Pesach Reminders
Thirty day before Pesach Reminders Avoiding sticky Chametz starting from thirty days before Pesach:[1] From thirty days before Pesach it is proper to be careful to avoid getting Chametz stuck onto surfaces, in a way that the Chametz will not be easily removable when Erev Pesach arrives. Giving children play […]
Taanis Esther & Machatzis Hashekel
Taanis Esther-A Yom Segula: The Kav Hayashar[1] writes that on Taanis Esther the gates of mercy are open, and it is hence an auspicious time for Hashem to accept one’s prayers. On this day one should recite psalm 22, which was recited in reference to Esther[2], and then supplicate […]
Rabbinical sins
Rabbinical sins:[1] One who transgresses even a light Rabbinical prohibition is separated from G-d for that very moment of the sin, just like by actual idolatry. ___________________________ [1] Tanya Chapter 25 Bookmark
Can do Teshuvah even for sins that he did with intent to do Teshuvah
One can do Teshuvah even for sins that he did with intent to do Teshuvah:[1] It is possible for one to do Teshuvah even for those sins on which the Sages state “Ein Maspikin Beyado Lasos Teshuvah”, such as one who sins with intent to do Teshuvah. The meaning of […]
Answering Amen is in one aspect even greater than saying the blessing
The greatness-Answering Amen is in one aspect even greater than saying the blessing:[1] Whoever answers Amen is [in one aspect[2]] even greater than the person who said the blessing.[3] Accordingly, we rule that whoever stole a Mitzvah and its blessing from another, a fine is not given if the “owner” […]
One can arouse his hidden love at any moment
One can arouse his hidden love at any moment:[1] At any time and at any moment a person has the ability and choice to arouse love for Hashem which is hidden inside his heart. One has the choice to banish the spirit of folly that clouds his emotions and mind […]
