How to say Hashem’s name when in reference to other gods, such as in the words “Elokim Acheirim”: From the letter of the law, it is permitted to recite the actual name “Elohim” when in reference to deities and not to Hashem, such as in the words “Elohim Acheirim.”[1] Furthermore, […]
When does a traveler between Israel and Diaspora begin to say Visein Tal Umatar Livracha
From Eretz Yisrael to Diaspora If an Israeli traveled to the diaspora before the 7th of MarCheshvan is he to begin reciting Vesein Tal Umatar on the 7th of MarCheshvan in the diaspora?[1] If an Israeli traveled to the diaspora before the 7th of MarCheshvan it is disputed amongst Poskim […]
Parshas Metzora- Summary of the Parsha
Buy Now-The Daily Chumash Summary WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Donate Parshas Metzora Pesukim: 90 [Siman: עידו] Haftorah: Melachim 2 7:3-20 Number of Mitzvos: There are a total of Eleven Mitzvos in Parshas Metzora; Eleven positive commands and Zero negative commands. The following are the commands in the chronological order that […]
Parshas Vayikra- Summary of the Parsha
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com Parshas Vayikra Pesukim:111 [Siman: דעואל] Haftorah: Yeshayahu 43:21-44:23 Number of Mitzvos: There are a total of Sixteen Mitzvos in Parshas Vayikra; Eleven positive commands and Five negative commands. The following are the commands in the chronological order […]
Parshas Pekudei-Summary of the Parsha
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com Parshas Pekudei Pesukim: 92 [Siman: בלי כל] Haftorah:[1] Melachim 1 7:51-8:21 Theme of the Parsha: 1. Enumerating the donations that came in for the Mishkan and what they were used towards. 2. Describing how the priestly garments […]
Parshas Vayakhel-Summary of the Parsha
Buy Now-The Daily Chumash Summary WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Sign up for Daily link via Whatsapp Sponsor an Episode Donate Parshas Vayakhel Pesukim: 122 [Siman: סנואה] Haftorah:[1] Melachim 1 7:13-26 Number of Mitzvos: There is One Mitzvah in Parshas Vayakhel. Zero positive commands and One negative command. Negative commands: […]
Shabbos Chol Hamoed Sukkos
Shabbos Chol Hamoed: Cutting nails Erev Shabbos Chol Hamoed: If one cut his nails on Erev Yom Tov then the following is the law:[1] One who cut his nails on Erev Yom Tov [or in close proximity to Erev Yom Tov to the point there was nothing to cut before […]
May one do Melacha after Shabbos before saying Havdala over wine or Melaveh Malka?
May one do Melacha after Shabbos before saying Havdala over wine or Melaveh Malka? Introduction: Shabbos ends when three small stars can be seen at night.[1] One must delay doing Melacha until he sees three small stars consecutively in one line. It does not suffice with three small stars which […]
May one do Melacha after Shabbos before saying Havdala over wine or Melaveh Malka?
May one do Melacha after Shabbos before saying Havdala over wine or Melaveh Malka? Introduction: Shabbos ends when three small stars can be seen at night.[1] One must delay doing Melacha until he sees three small stars consecutively in one line. It does not suffice with three small stars which […]
One who forgot to light Shabbos candles before Shekia-Asking a gentile to light
One who forgot to light candles before Shekia/sunset: The General law: Initially, one is to light candles at the set time written in the calendar for one’s location, which is commonly at least 18 minutes before sunset.[1] If one did not do so, then they may light the candles up […]
