*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 Intimacy in a room that has a light on:[1] A. The law: It is forbidden to have intercourse [i.e. […]
Areas restricted of intimacy: Public area, bathroom, porch, shul, beis Midrash
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy Now! 15. Areas in which intercourse may not take place:[1] Public areas:[2] It is forbidden to have relations in [public areas, such as] the marketplace, streets, gardens, and orchards [or beaches].[3] Rather, intimacy is only permitted to be done inside a […]
Guests – Guest couples having intimacy in the home of a host
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy Now! 12. Guests – Guest couples having intimacy in the home of a host:[1] It is forbidden for a guest to engage in marital relations in the home of his host.[2] However, if the host has designated a private home [or […]
Living and having intimacy by home of in-laws
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy Now! May a couple have intimacy in the home of their in-laws? Yes. A couple who is staying as a guest in the home of his or her parents may engage in intimacy, so long as they have their own room […]
Nursing child awake during intimacy
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy Now! 11. Nursing child awake:[1] One who has a nursing child is not to have marital relations while the child is awake. [Some Poskim,[2] however, explain that this is simply good advice and is not an actual prohibition.] ___________________________________ [1] M”A […]
Baby on bed during intimacy
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy Now! 10. Baby on bed:[1] One may not have intercourse on a bed that a baby is sleeping on, even if the child is less than a year old and is sleeping on the end of the bed. [Some Poskim[2] learn […]
Being alone in the room during intimacy
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy Now! 9. Privacy – The law if there are other people in the room:[1] Person is awake: It is forbidden to have relations in front of any human, even a child [or slave[2]], who is awake and is old enough to […]
Intimacy after bathing
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy Now! 4. After excessive bathing, spa treatment or Jacuzzi:[1] One is not to have relations on a day of [excessive[2]] bathing [such as during a spa treatment in which one spent excessive time in a jacuzzi, steam room or sauna]. [Accordingly, […]
Intimacy after leaving the bathroom
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy Now! 3. After leaving the bathroom:[1] One who leaves a bathroom is not to have marital relations [for a certain period of time, as explained next].[2] [While this adherence especially applies if one can become pregnant from the intimacy, or is […]
Intimacy when feeling hungry or satiated
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy Now! 2. When feeling hungry or satiated:[1] [Due to medical reasons,[2] as well as due to negative effects on a child born from such a union] one is not to have intercourse when he [or she] is hungry or satiated [right […]
Intimacy when deliberating divorce
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy Now! J. #8 Bnei Gerushas Haleiv-If he plans to divorce her:[1] One may not have relations with his wife if he intends to divorce her [in the near future[2]]. This applies even if he does not hate her [but rather still […]
Intimacy when drunk
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy Now! I. #7 Bnei Shichrus-Drunk:[1] One may not have relations with his wife if either of them[2] are drunk.[3] [This applies when one of them drank alcohol to the point that their mind became fuzzy and they cannot think straight.[4] However, […]
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Bnei Teisha Midos-Force; angry; mourning; other woman; drunk; divorce; sleeping; brazen
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy Now! 1. Bnei Teisha Midos-Force; angry; mourning; other woman; drunk; divorce; sleeping; brazen:[1] A. The general rule: The Sages related nine different situations for which marital relations are to be abstained from [and is forbidden[2]]. Lack of doing so can lead […]
41st day and 81st day after birth
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy Now! 9. 41st day and 81st day after birth:[1] According to the Talmud, one is to abstain from intimacy on the 41st day after the birth of a boy, and the 81st day after the birth of a girl.[2] The Poskim[3] […]
Day 90 of pregnancy
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy Now! 8. Day 90 of pregnancy:[1] It is forbidden to have intercourse on day 90 of pregnancy, due to danger to the fetus as it can cause miscarriage.[2] Nonetheless, in today’s times, one is not required to be stringent in this […]
Day of travel
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy Now! 7. Day of travel:[1] One is not to have relations on a day of travel, whether it be the day of leaving on a journey or the day of returning from a journey.[2] [This refers to one who is traveling […]
Times of famine/war/natural disaster/pandemics
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy Now! 6. Times of famine/war/natural disaster/pandemics:[1] It is forbidden[2] to have relations with one’s wife during years of famine [even if one is wealthy and personally has food[3]]. [The mystical reason for this is because during a time of suffering, the […]
May one have marital relations on Nittel Nacht?
Check out our Amazon Sefarim Shop This article is an excerpt from our Sefer WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Sponsor an Article 5. Nittel Nacht [i.e. 25th December]:[1] Nittel is on the 25th of December. The customs of Nittel apply from the night before the 25th, which is the night of […]
During Mourning
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy Now! 4. During Mourning: A. Marital relations during Aninus:[1] It is forbidden for an Onen to have marital intercourse during his state of Aninus. This applies even on Shabbos and Yom Tov, and certainly during the week. Q&A May the […]
Fast days
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy Now! 3. Fast days: The night of the fast:[1] It is permitted to have marital relations on a fast day, other than Tisha B’Av.[2] [Nevertheless, a Ba’al Nefesh is to be stringent to not have marital relations on the fast day, […]
The nine days-Tisha B’Av:
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy Now! 2. The nine days-Tisha B’Av:[1] A. The nine days: Some Poskim[2] rule that one is to avoid intimacy between Rosh Chodesh Menachem Av and the 11th of Av [not including the 11th of Av]. Other Poskim,[3] however, rule that it […]
Yomim Tovim-Holidays of avoidance
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy Now! 1. Yomim Tovim-Holidays of avoidance:[1] A. Pesach: 1st night of Pesach:[2] It is forbidden to perform marital relations on the 1st night of Pesach. [This applies even if it occurs on Shabbos.[3]] 2nd night of Pesach in Diaspora: Some Poskim[4] […]
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The preferred time of night to have marital relations – Midnight versus before or after
*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 preferred time of night to have marital relations – Midnight versus before or after:[1] One is to have […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Mourner lighting in shul on first night
Question: [Wednesday, 23rd Kisleiv 5781] I am in the year of mourning for my mother r”l and regularly pray for the Amud. I would like to know if I should be the one to light the Hanukkah candles in shul after Mincha or not. Is there any issue for mourners to […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Child lighting with oil versus wax candles
Question: [Wednesday, 23rd Kisleiv 5781] My son is six years old and will be lighting his own Menorah. Should we have him light using olive oil or can he use wax candles? Answer: You may choose that he use wax candles although it is best to educate him to […]
Shana Rishona-The first year of marriage
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy Now! 8. Shana Rishona-The first year of marriage:[1] A. Rejoicing one’s wife during the first year: The verse[2] states that a husband is obligated to rejoice with his wife during the first year of marriage. Some Poskim[3] learn this to be […]
The Maximum frequency
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy Now! 7. The Maximum frequency: The above listed frequencies of Onah, from Halacha 1 through 5, were all in reference to the husband’s minimum obligation of intercourse, and not regarding the maximum frequencies of intercourse allowed between the couple. The following […]
Shabbos-Intimacy on Friday night
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy Now! Shabbos – Having relations on Friday night:[1] *See Halacha 3D for the details of Onah for a Torah scholar on Friday night and relevant Q&A! A. The Auspiciousness of relations on Friday night: Marital relations are one of the pleasures […]
Exemption from Onah-Mechila; Illness
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy Now! 6. Exemption from Onah: A. Mechila – Wife forgives her Onah:[1] A wife has the ability to forgive and forgo [i.e. be Mochel] her Onah rights. Thus, if after the marriage[2] a wife agrees to allow her husband to withhold […]
Intimacy on Yom Tov
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy Now! Yom Tov:[1] Ideally, the night of Yom Tov is an auspicious time for intimacy. Even according to Kabbalah, it is permitted for a Torah scholar to have intercourse on the night of Yom Tov, even during the weekdays. [This does […]
Special occasions for Onah [intimacy] obligations-Night of Mikveh
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy Now! 3. Special occasions for Onah [intimacy] obligations: B. Leil Tevila-Night of Mikveh:[1] Regarding the obligation for a woman to immerse on time and not to delay Mikveh – See Halacha 1B at length. The following Halacha will deal specifically with […]
Intimacy on Rosh Chodesh
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy Now! Rosh Chodesh:[1] The night of Rosh Chodesh is an auspicious time for intimacy. Even according to Kabbalah, it is permitted for a Torah scholar to have intercourse on the night of Rosh Chodesh, even during weekdays. [This does not mean […]
Special occasions for Onah [intimacy] obligations-Wife beautifies herself
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy Now! 3. Special occasions for Onah [intimacy] obligations: A. Wife beautifies herself:[1] If a wife [who is G-d fearing[2] and pure from the Niddah state after immersion in a Kosher Mikveh] beautifies herself for her husband, and tries to appease him […]
From the Rav’s Desk: 1) Mourner lighting in shul on first night; 2) Child lighting with oil versus wax candles
Question: [Wednesday, 23rd Kisleiv 5781] I am in the year of mourning for my mother r”l and regularly pray for the Amud. I would like to know if I should be the one to light the Hanukkah candles in shul after Mincha or not. Is there any issue for mourners to […]
Travel – Obligation of intimacy before and after traveling
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy Now! 3. Special occasions for Onah [intimacy] obligations: C. Travel – Obligation of intimacy before and after traveling:[1] Night before traveling:[2] Every man is obligated to have marital relations[3] with his wife [on the night[4]] before he travels out of town […]
If one’s wife or/and daughters will not be coming home until after nightfall, is one to delay the lighting until they arrive?
If one’s wife or/and daughters will not be coming home until after nightfall, is one to delay the lighting until they arrive? It is proper even in today’s times [that the custom is to light indoors], to initially light the candles at its proper time [i.e. immediately after sunset/nightfall, each […]
Onah during pregnancy and after birth
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy Now! During pregnancy and nursing:[1] The above minimum obligation of Onah [i.e. twice a week] applies even when one’s wife is pregnant or nursing.[2] [Nonetheless, if the husband is not interested, and his wife is not particular and forgives him, then […]
The Minimum required frequency – The husband’s minimum Onah obligations
*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 2. The Minimum required frequency – The husband’s minimum Onah obligations:[1] A. The general law:[2] As explained in Halacha […]
The Mitzvah of Onah – The wifes obligation
*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 1. The Mitzvah of Onah – The obligation of the couple to engage in intimacy:[1] B. The Wife’s obligation […]
The Mitzvah of Onah – The Husbands obligation
*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 1. The Mitzvah of Onah – The obligation of the couple to engage in intimacy:[1] A. The Husband’s obligation:[2] […]
Intimacy in Olam Haba – In Yemos Hamoshiach and after resurrection
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy Now! 15. Intimacy in Olam Haba – In Yemos Hamoshiach and after resurrection:[1] Even after their resurrection, couples will get married and engage in marital intimacy and have physical children born to them.[2] Husbands and wives will be resurrected and once […]
Intimacy in the spiritual worlds – Sefiros and angels
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy Now! Intimacy in the spiritual worlds – Sefiros and angels:[1] Intimacy does not just exist in the physical and spiritual worlds amongst human souls, it also exists amongst the Sefiros. The Sefiros of each world engage in unifications, similar to that […]
The intimacy of souls and the union of husband and wife in Gan Eden
*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 14. The intimacy of souls and the union of husband and wife in Gan Eden:[1] The union of matrimony […]
Every union creates new souls
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy Now! 13. Every union creates new souls:[1] Every marital union between a husband and wife which takes place in a form of holiness creates a Jewish soul. [If, however, the intimacy is not one of a definite Mitzvah, such as one […]
Protected: Is it permitted for a husband or wife to read guidebooks for the sake of bettering their knowledge of intimacy
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List of things that can be done to lessen intensity of lust for opposite gender
*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 List of things that can be done to lessen its intensity: Think of its root and source:[1] To control […]
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Protected: How to sanctify the intimacy
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The effect on the children that is a direct result of the quality and holiness of the intimacy
*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 9. The effect on the children that is a direct result of the quality and holiness of the intimacy:[1] […]
The positive effects of sanctified intimacy
*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 8. The positive effects of sanctified intimacy:[1] A. The holiness of the Jewish people depends on this matter:[2] It […]
The negative effects of unsanctified intimacy – The dangers of lust, the damage of overindulgence, and the reason it needs sanctification
*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 7. The negative effects of unsanctified intimacy – The dangers of lust, the damage of overindulgence, and the reason […]
The lust involved in intimacy
*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 6. The lust involved in intimacy: The following is a list of teachings of Chazal on the need to […]
The source of sperm and the female eggs – A Kabalistic perspective
*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 5. The source of sperm and the female eggs – A Kabalistic perspective: A. Kidneys develop sperm:[1] The kidneys […]
The effects of intimacy on the upper and lower worlds
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy Now! 4. The effects of intimacy on the upper and lower worlds: A. What transpires in heaven during marital intimacy that takes place with holiness: Intimacy below causes unity above:[1] When intimacy is done in a proper and holy manner it […]
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Is intimacy the purpose of marriage?
*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 Is intimacy the purpose of marriage? Some people view intimacy as the entire purpose of marriage, and as the […]
An answer of the Rebbe relating to the cause of children going off the Derech
*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 An answer of the Rebbe relating to the cause of children going off the Derech:[1] In response to a […]
Must household members [daughter; wife; Sepharadi boys] who are fulfilling the Mitzvah with the father of the house be present at the time of the blessing?
Must household members [daughter; wife; Sepharadi boys] who are fulfilling the Mitzvah with the father of the house be present at the time of the blessing? It is preferable for all the household members to be present at the time of the lighting and blessings.[1] If a household member […]
The purpose of intimacy – Why G-d commanded us to engage in intimacy and why He created this method of procreation
*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 1. The purpose of intimacy – Why G-d commanded us to engage in intimacy and why He created this […]
Importance for parents to educate their married children to have Kedusha during intimacy:
*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 Importance for parents to educate their married children to have Kedusha during intimacy: The Pela Yoeitz[1] writes that every […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Is a blessing said when smelling honey
Question: [Sunday, 20th Kisleiv 5781] Is a blessing to be said upon smelling honey? We own a honey farm and often like to smell the honey and was wondering if a blessing should be said. Answer: You do not say a blessing. The suggestive practice would be to say […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Does wine and grapes join for after blessing
Question: [Sunday, 20th Kisleiv 5781] I had a little bit of wine to drink while I was eating grapes. I did not have enough individually of the grapes or wine to be able to say an after blessing but if I were to join them together then it would be […]
From the Rav’s Desk: 1) Does wine and grapes join for after blessing; 2) Is a blessing said when smelling honey
Question: [Sunday, 20th Kisleiv 5781] I had a little bit of wine to drink while I was eating grapes. I did not have enough individually of the grapes or wine to be able to say an after blessing but if I were to join them together then it would be […]
Yud Tes Kisleiv 5781-What is a real Chassid?
Op-Ed The definition of a Chassid-May the real Chassid please stand up! by Rabbi Yaakov Goldstein The Rebbe Rayatz states that the Alef Beis of Chassidus is the service of prayer as well as refining one’s character.[1] This really got me thinking, as it basically means that having […]
Parshas Vayishlach-Parsha Bee
Parshas Vayishlach Pesukim: 154 Haftorah: Ovdia 1:1-21 Number of Mitzvos: There is a total of One Mitzvah in Parshas Vayishlach; Zero positive command and One negative commands. The following are the commands in the order listed by the Sefer Hachinuch. Did Yaakov send actual angels to greet his […]
Parshas Vayishlach-Torah Or-Selected Teachings
Parshas Vayoshlach-Torah Or-Selected Teachings[1] 1st Mamar “Vayishlach Yaakov Melachaim” 1. Vayishlach Yaakov Melachaim:[2] See Volume 1 of our Chassidishe Parsha Torah Or Series under Parsha Vayishlach where we covered the following matters of this Mamar in detail: The root of Yaakov and Eisav The secret spiritual mission intended by Yaakov […]
Chassidic story & lesson for Parshas Vayishlach-Accepting truth over politics and personal ego even when it hurts
Chassidic story & lesson for Parshas Vayishlach Accepting truth over politics and personal ego even when it hurts In Parshas Vayishlach we learn of how Eisav had traveled with 400 warriors to battle against his brother Jacob and annihilate him and his entire family. In the end, the charm and […]
Should one do “Iskafya” on Shabbos and refrain from delving into lavish delicacies?
Should one do “Iskafya[1]” on Shabbos and refrain from delving into lavish delicacies?[2] It is clear that both on the Halachic[3] and esoteric[4] aspects of the Torah it is a Mitzvah to embellish in Oneg Shabbos, by eating delicacies and drinking fine beverages, and the concept of sanctifying oneself with […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Resting items on top of a pot plant
Question: [Thursday, 17th Kisleiv 5781] Is it permitted on Shabbos for me to rest my Siddur on a pot plant? I have many pot plants in my yard sitting on the gate and they are a perfect height for me to rest my Siddur on when I Daven there on […]
From the Rav’s Desk: 1) Resting items on top of a pot plant; 2) How to distribute the Kiddush wine to the listeners
Question: [Thursday, 17th Kisleiv 5781] Is it permitted on Shabbos for me to rest my Siddur on a pot plant? I have many pot plants in my yard sitting on the gate and they are a perfect height for me to rest my Siddur on when I Daven there on […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Bnei Bris in Bentching
Question: [Wednesday, 16th Kisleiv 5781] I work in an office with goyim and would like to know what I should say in Bentching when it comes to the parentheses (Bnei Bris) by the Harachaman’s. Should I say it because there are Gentiles around or should I not say it being […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Replacing your Zabla judge
Purchase “From Rav’s Desk” Q&A’s 3 Volumes* Check out our Amazon Sefarim Shop *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Reddit Email Sponsor an Article Question: I have a monetary dispute with a friend, and we decided to take her to a Zabla Beis […]
From the Rav’s Desk: 1) Replacing your Zabla judge; 2) Bnei Bris in Bentching
Question: [Wednesday, 16th Kisleiv 5781] I have a monetary dispute with a friend, and we decided to take her to a Zabla Beis Din. After I chose my judge I had a change of heart and would like to choose someone else instead. May I do so? Answer: It depends […]
From the Rav’s Desk: When to start Shemoneh Esrei if Minyan already began
Question: [Tuesday, 15th Kisleiv 5781] It often happens that I reach Shemoneh Esrei a minute or two after the congregation has already begun to Daven Shemoneh Esrei together. I’m not sure what I should be doing in this situation and if I should just start Davening right away and take […]
Scaring a Fellow Jew
May one scare another person and is he liable for damages?[1] It is forbidden to scare another Jew. One who does so, such as he released a scream from behind him or suddenly appeared in front of him in a dark area, although he is not liable below in this […]
From the Rav’s Desk: When to start Shemoneh Esrei if Minyan already began
Question: [Tuesday, 15th Kisleiv 5781] It often happens that I reach Shemoneh Esrei a minute or two after the congregation has already begun to Daven Shemoneh Esrei together. I’m not sure what I should be doing in this situation and if I should just start Davening right away and take […]
When to write the Kesuba
When to write the Kesuba: It is best for both the Kesuba and Chuppah to take place by day, before sunset, in order to avoid all Halachic issues involved in the validity of the date of the Kesuba, and so is the custom in Yerushalayim. Below we will discuss […]
When to write the Kesuba
When to write the Kesuba: It is best for both the Kesuba and Chuppah to take place by day, before sunset, in order to avoid all Halachic issues involved in the validity of the date of the Kesuba, and so is the custom in Yerushalayim. Below we will discuss […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Mourning a non-Frum relative
Question: [Monday, 14th Kisleiv 5781] Am I obligated to mourn for a relative who passed away who was not religious? Not only was he not religious but he was actually very antireligious and was an acclaimed atheist. I really don’t think that he deserves to be mourned, as he caused […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Tikkun for eating non-Kosher
Question: [Monday, 14th Kisleiv 5781] Dear Rabbi, I was unfortunately shocked to discover that I accidentally ate a food that was not kosher. I honestly thought that it had a Hashgacha, as there is a similar product under the same brand with a Hashgacha, and only after I ate it […]
From the Rav’s Desk: 1) Tikkun for eating non-Kosher 2) Mourning a non-Frum relative
Question: [Monday, 14th Kisleiv 5781] Dear Rabbi, I was unfortunately shocked to discover that I accidentally ate a food that was not kosher. I honestly thought that it had a Hashgacha, as there is a similar product under the same brand with a Hashgacha, and only after I ate […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Lighting from flame of Yartzite candle
Question: [Sunday, 13th Kisleiv 5781] Is it permitted for one to light a match from a yahrzeit candle? Answer: Yes, however, the custom is to be stringent and not to benefit from it especially if it was lit in a synagogue. Sources: See Shaareiy Teshuvah 154:20; M”B 154:56; […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Giving a speech with back to Aron
Question: [Sunday, 13th Kisleiv 5781] Is it permitted for one to give a speech in a shul with his back facing the Aron kodesh? Answer: Yes, it is permitted to do so. Although we do not sit with our backs facing the Aron [unless the Bima is between the Aron […]
From the Rav’s Desk: 1) Giving a speech with back to Aron 2) Lighting from flame of Yartzite candle
Question: [Sunday, 13th Kisleiv 5781] Is it permitted for one to give a speech in a shul with his back facing the Aron kodesh? Answer: Yes, it is permitted to do so. Although we do not sit with our backs facing the Aron [unless the Bima is between the Aron […]
Shmuel 1-Chapter 29: Dovid joins the Philistines in battle and then returns
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com Chapter 29: Dovid joins the Philistines in battle and then returns 1. The positions of the armies of the Philistines and the Jewish people: The Philistines gathered in the area of Afeika, while the Jewish people gathered near […]
Shmuel 1-Chapter 28: Shaul consults with a woman who practices Ov
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com Chapter 28: Shaul consults with a woman who practices Ov 1. The Philistines prepared to battle the Jewish people with the “help” of the Dovid: It was in those days that the Philistines gathered their army together to […]
Shmuel 1-Chapter 27: Dovid moves to the land of the Philistines and annihilates the gentile nations
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com Chapter 27: Dovid moves to the land of the Philistines and annihilates the gentile nations 1. Dovid escapes to the land of the Philistines: Dovid said to himself, that while he has managed to escape Saul’s grasp until […]
Nikur: The forbidden fats and areas of the cowt that need to be removed
Chapter 6: Nikur 1. To which animals do the laws of Cheilev apply?[1] Cheilev is only forbidden by Biheimos, such as ox, sheep, and goat. It does not apply to other animals. It does not apply to birds. 2. What is Cheilev? Any fat which fulfills the following conditions is […]
The laws of Treifos: Understanding Chalak/Glat Kosher meat, Tzomes Hagidin, Buka Deutma, Sirchos
Chapter 9: Treifos 1. The 8 Treifos: The acronym of the eight Treifos: Derusa: Nekuva Chaseira Netula Kerua Nefula Pesuka Shevura Derusa: Is an animal which received a puncturing due to an attack by a predator. It is only considered a Derusa if it was punctured by the forelegs of […]
Parshas Vayeitzei Parsha Bee for kids and adults-Q&A on the Parsha for the Shabbos table
Parshas Vayeitzei Pesukim: 148 Haftorah: Hosheia 11:7-12:14 Number of Mitzvos: There are no Positive or Negative commands mentioned in Parshas Toldos. Yaakov travels to Charan From which city did Yaakov travel? To which city did Yaakov travel? Why did Yaakov stop to sleep in the midst of traveling? […]
Parshas Vayeitzei-Torah Or-Selected Teachings: 1) The meaning of a stone becoming the house of G-d; 2) Function of Yaakov; 3) Purpose of Creation and more
Parshas Vayeitzei-Torah Or-Selected Teachings[1] Mamar “Veshavti Beshalom El Beis Avi” 1. Veshavti Beshalom El Beis Avi:[2] A. The meaning of a stone becoming the house of G-d: The question: On Yaakov’s journey to Charan, he famously fell asleep on a stone which he made into a monument and promised that […]
Chassidic story & lesson for Parshas Vayeitzei-If you need to put someone down, focus on yourself!
Chassidic story & lesson for Parshas Vayeitzei Taking “Gezsh” and other feelings of entitlement to task. If you need to put someone down, focus on yourself! In Parshas Vayeitzei we learn of Yaakov’s marriage to four sisters, two of whom were considered the main daughters of Lavan and another two […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Crushing Doritos into ones salad on Shabbos
Question: [Thursday, 10th Kisleiv 5781] Is one allowed to crush Doritos or other types of chips into his salad on Shabbos. Basically, I love eating my salad together with crushed Doritos and would like to know if it is permitted for me to do on Shabbos as well? Answer: It […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Keren Hashanah-how to fulfill the mitzvah of distributing charity daily before prayer
Question: [Thursday, 10th Kisleiv 5781] I have a dilemma regarding the daily charity that we are supposed to give prior to prayer. Basically, I don’t always have coins available to give to charity before and during prayer and because of that I end up a lot of times just not […]
From the Rav’s Desk: 1) Crushing Doritos into ones salad on Shabbos 2) Keren Hashanah-how to fulfill the mitzvah of distributing charity daily before prayer
Question: [Thursday, 10th Kisleiv 5781] Is one allowed to crush Doritos or other types of chips into his salad on Shabbos. Basically, I love eating my salad together with crushed Doritos and would like to know if it is permitted for me to do on Shabbos as well? Answer: It […]
How to “fix” the Kiddush wine prior to distribution to the listeners-Part 1
How to “fix” the Kiddush wine prior to distribution to the listeners-Part 1:[1] A. Introduction-Understanding the issues: While there is no obligation for the listeners to drink from the Kiddush wine in order to fulfill their obligation of Kiddush[2], nonetheless, it is a Mitzvah Min Hamuvchar for them to drink […]
