The lust for the forbidden: The Sages[1] state that “From the day of the destruction of the Temple the taste of Tashmish was removed and given to the sinners as the verse states that stolen waters are sweet and hidden bread tastes good.” This means that prior to the destruction […]
Limiting marital relations-A small limb that when satisfied becomes hungry
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy Now! F. A small limb that the more it is satisfied the hungrier it gets – Overindulgence can kill intimacy and create addiction:[1] The Sages[2] state that, “There is a small limb in a man that when he satiates it, it […]
Standing for Chazaras Hashatz
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy here Standing for Chazaras Hashatz:[1] Some Poskim[2] rule the entire congregation is to stand throughout Chazaras Hashatz.[3] [Many Poskim[4] conclude that one is to follow this opinion. Some Poskim[5], however, rule that one need not heed by this opinion and may […]
The prohibitions against delaying payment to a worker
Paying a worker/employee on time:[1] One is [Biblically] required to pay a worker on time. If one delays payment of a worker he transgresses a Biblical negative command [and according to some Poskim[2] he also transgresses a Biblical positive command]. The prohibitions to delay payment: The verse[3] states “Beyomo Titen […]
Reward for teaching Torah
Reward of teaching others Torah: Teach others and Hashem will teach you: Chazal[1] state that one who teaches others Torah, on him the verse[2] states “Meir Eiyneiy Shneiyhem”, that Hashem enlightens both of their eyes. This means to say that when one who is rich in Torah knowledge teaches another […]
The purpose of the Menorah lighting in the Temple by night and day
Lighting candles of Mikdash:[1] All seven candles of the Menorah were lit at night. By day, only the 6th [and 7th] candle, was lit.[2] This candle was called the Ner Hamaravi. The reason for this is as follows: Night represents a time of spiritual darkness, a time for evil forces to […]
Machshavos Zaros-Foreign thoughts
Machshavos Zaros: A. Cause of Machshavos Zaros: Unfit to be in Heichal Hashem:[1] When one is involved in Torah learning or prayer, he is found in the Heichal/chamber of Hashem, in a chamber of spiritual revelation of G-dliness. At times, one is not befitting to be inside Hashem’s personal chamber […]
Sweat of angels
Sweat of the angels: The angels release spiritual sweat from their great fear and trepidation of G-d which they experience. This sweat is the source of the water of the river called Nehar Dinor. This river is found between spiritual worlds and serves as a cleansing pool for sinners.[1] This […]
Angels are standers; Souls in Phyisical bodies are walkers
Standers versus walkers:[1] Angels are referred to as “Omdim/standers” in scripture in contrast to “Mehalchim/Walkers” which is used in reference to man. This matter is not a mere play on words, but a description of difference between man and angels. Standing connotes one’s still position, not moving either backwards or […]
The power of a dream
The power of dreams:[1] A dream is rooted in the level of Soveiv Kol Almin, in which there is no order or regulations to which things are bound. In this level a ship can fly in the air and one can be in two places at once. Although, on the […]
