May one Daven with his hands in his pocket?[1] One is required to stand [before G-d] during the prayer [of Shemoneh Esrei] like a servant stands before his master, in a way of awe, fear, and trepidation.[2] Likewise, one is not to place his hands on his loins, as this […]
Tashlumin if omitted Visein Tal Umatar by Mincha of Erev Shabbos
Tashlumin if omitted Visein Tal Umatar by Mincha of Erev Shabbos:[1] If one forgot to recite Visein Tal Umatar in Mincha of Erev Shabbos and only remembered by Maariv of that night, then it is disputed as to whether he is to Daven Maariv a second time as Tashlumin.[2] Practically, […]
May one Daven with his hands in his pocket?
May one Daven with his hands in his pocket?[1] One is required to stand [before G-d] during the prayer [of Shemoneh Esrei] like a servant stands before his master, in a way of awe, fear, and trepidation.[2] Likewise, one is not to place his hands on his loins, as this […]
Did the Mittler Rebbe author a Shulchan Aruch?
Did the Mittler Rebbe author a Shulchan Aruch?[1] Yes. It is recorded in the name of Rabbi Menachem Mendal, the son of the Rebbe Maharash, that the Mittler Rebbe compiled a Shulchan Aruch on all four books of the Tur. Likewise, he also wrote a very elaborate commentary on the […]
The law if one forgot to say Visein Tal Umatar
Forgot to say Vesein Tal Umatar:[1] One who forgot to say Vesein Tal Umatar during the period that it is to be said [which is in Eretz Yisrael between the 7th of Marcheshven and Pesach, and in the Diaspora between the 5th/6th of December and Pesach] is required to repeat […]
Children breaking Yichud-At what ages can a child serve as a Shomer for the purpose of breaking Yichud?
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy here or on Amazon.com At what ages can a child serve as a Shomer for the purpose of breaking Yichud?[1] Yichud between a man and woman is permitted in a case that a Shomer is present. Children that are of the age to understand […]
The status of Challah’s baked in a meat or dairy oven, or together with meat or dairy
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here Are my Challah’s still Pareve? The status of Challah’s baked in a meat or dairy Oven Final Summary: A. Baking at the same time as baking meat or chicken:[1] Covered: If the meat or chicken is covered, it is allowed to […]
The status of Challah’s baked in a meat or dairy oven, or together with meat or dairy
Are my Challah’s still Pareve? The status of Challah’s baked in a meat or dairy Oven Final Summary: A. Baking at the same time as baking meat or chicken:[1] Covered: If the meat or chicken is covered, it is allowed to bake the Challah simultaneously if the oven is clean […]
May one wrap the Tefillin over his wristwatch or must he remove it?
May one wrap the Tefillin over his wristwatch or must he remove it? A. Background of the laws of Chatzitza by Tefillin:[1] The dispute: Some Poskim[2] rule that one is required to make sure that there are no intervening substances between the Tefillin and one’s skin [as if there is […]
Women avoiding Melacha on Motzei Shabbos
Avoiding Melacha on Motzei Shabbos-Women Sewing:[1] Some Poskim[2] write it is customary for women to avoid doing Melacha throughout the entire duration of Motzei Shabbos. However, this custom is negated by the Yerushalmi[3], was omitted by Admur[4], and is no longer the accepted custom, and therefore so is the practical […]
The Nusach of Meiyn Shalosh by products of Eretz Yisrael: Gafnah, Peiroseha, Michyasa
Al Peiroseha/Gafnah/Michyasa-The Nussach of Meiyn Shalosh when eating seven species fruits/Mezonos/wine from Eretz Yisrael or within Eretz Yisrael:[1] In the Diaspora, one who eats fruits of the seven Minim [i.e. dates, figs, pomegranates, olives, grapes] concludes the blessing with the words “Al Ha’aretz Veal Hapeiros.” However, in Eretz Yisrael, one […]
Women and the blessing of Meoreiy Haeish-Reciting the blessing, Placing the hands by the candles
Women and the blessing of Meoreiy Haeish:[1] Women are obligated in Havdalah.[2] They can either fulfill their obligation through listening to the Havdalah of another person, or through saying it themselves[3], just as is the law by men. The following will discuss a woman’s obligation vis a vis the […]
Women and the blessing of Meoreiy Haeish-Reciting the blessing, Placing the hands by the candles
Women and the blessing of Meoreiy Haeish:[1] Women are obligated in Havdalah.[2] They can either fulfill their obligation through listening to the Havdalah of another person, or through saying it themselves[3], just as is the law by men. The following will discuss a woman’s obligation vis a vis the blessing […]
Learning the laws of Aveilus-Mourning and why some avoid doing so
Learning the laws of Aveilus:[1] It is a widespread custom for one whose parents are alive to avoid studying the laws of mourning.[2] It is thus only studied by the community Rabbi [or potential Posek], for him to answer questions to those who ask him on this subject.[3] On the […]
Learning the laws of Aveilus-Mourning and why some avoid doing so
Learning the laws of Aveilus:[1] It is a widespread custom for one whose parents are alive to avoid studying the laws of mourning.[2] It is thus only studied by the community Rabbi [or potential Posek], for him to answer questions to those who ask him on this subject.[3] On the […]
The Chabad custom of tightening the knot of the Yud of the Tefillin Shel Yad after the blessing
The Chabad custom of tightening the knot of the Yud after the blessing:[1] After the blessing, one is to fasten the strap within the knot in order to fulfill the command of “And you shall tie for a sign on your hand.”[2] [Many Chabad Chassidim have a tradition that this […]
The Chabad custom of tightening the knot of the Yud of the Tefillin Shel Yad after the blessing:
The Chabad custom of tightening the knot of the Yud after the blessing:[1] After the blessing, one is to fasten the strap within the knot in order to fulfill the command of “And you shall tie for a sign on your hand.”[2] [Many Chabad Chassidim have a tradition that this […]
Women avoiding Melacha on Motzei Shabbos
Avoiding Melacha on Motzei Shabbos-Women Sewing:[1] Some Poskim[2] write it is customary for women to avoid doing Melacha throughout the entire duration of Motzei Shabbos. However, this custom is negated by the Yerushalmi[3], was omitted by Admur[4], and is no longer the accepted custom, and therefore so is the practical […]
Are women obligated to recite Pesukei Dezimra [i.e. Hodu-Yishtabach]?
Are women obligated to recite Pesukei Dezimra [i.e. Hodu-Yishtabach]?[1] The dispute: Some Poskim[2] rule that women are obligated to recite Pesukei Dezimra just like men.[3] Other Poskim[4] rule that women are exempt from reciting Pesukei Dezimra[5], although are nevertheless allowed to do so if they wish, and they may choose […]
Are women obligated to recite Pesukei Dezimra [i.e. Hodu-Yishtabach]?
Are women obligated to recite Pesukei Dezimra [i.e. Hodu-Yishtabach]?[1] The dispute: Some Poskim[2] rule that women are obligated to recite Pesukei Dezimra just like men.[3] Other Poskim[4] rule that women are exempt from reciting Pesukei Dezimra[5], although are nevertheless allowed to do so if they wish, and they may choose […]
Placing door handles into a door on Shabbos
Placing door handles into a door on Shabbos?[1] Case example: The handle fell off my door and I have no way of opening it, or closing and then opening it, unless the handle is reinserted. may I do so on Shabbos? Introduction: Building or fixing an item on Shabbos enters […]
Placing door handles into a door on Shabbos
Placing door handles into a door on Shabbos?[1] Case example: The handle fell off my door and I have no way of opening it, or closing and then opening it, unless the handle is reinserted. may I do so on Shabbos? Introduction: Building or fixing an item on Shabbos […]
5. The journey of the soul after death
5. The journey of the soul after death: The following is a compilation of teachings allocated from the Halachos printed throughout this Sefer regarding the journey of the soul of the deceased throughout the entire process of death, burial, Shiva, and post mourning. A. Time of death: All his life […]
Saying the blessing of Shehechiyanu upon the birth of a daughter
Saying the blessing of Shehechiyanu upon the birth of a daughter:[1] The father and mother[2] of a newborn baby girl are required to say the blessing of Shehechiyanu upon seeing their newborn daughter and receiving pleasure and happiness from seeing her.[3] However, [prior to seeing the daughter] the blessing is […]
Saying the blessing of Shehechiyanu upon the birth of a daughter
Saying the blessing of Shehechiyanu upon the birth of a daughter:[1] The father and mother[2] of a newborn baby girl are required to say the blessing of Shehechiyanu upon seeing their newborn daughter and receiving pleasure and happiness from seeing her.[3] However, [prior to seeing the daughter] the blessing is […]
The journey of the soul after death:
The journey of the soul after death: The following is a compilation of teachings allocated from the Halachos printed throughout this Sefer regarding the journey of the soul of the deceased throughout the entire process of death, burial, Shiva, and post mourning. A. Time of death: All his life work […]
The law if a mistake was made during the blessing of an Aliyah:
The law if a mistake was made during the blessing of an Aliyah: The law if one accidentally said the after blessing first:[1] If prior to the reading, one accidently recited the blessing of Asher Nasan Lanu instead of Bachar Banu, then if he did not mention Hashem’s name in […]
The law if a mistake was made during the blessing of an Aliyah and one said the wrong blessing
The law if a mistake was made during the blessing of an Aliyah: The law if one accidentally said the after blessing first:[1] If prior to the reading, one accidently recited the blessing of Asher Nasan Lanu instead of Bachar Banu, then if he did not mention Hashem’s name in […]
How is one who is left-handed to wear Tefillin of one who is right-handed [or vice versa], if his own Tefillin is not available?
How is one who is left-handed to wear Tefillin of one who is right-handed [or vice versa], if his own Tefillin is not available?[1] Introduction: The only difference between the Tefillin worn by one who is left-handed versus one who was right-handed, is the positioning of the knot of the […]
The importance of daily Divine service and to never take vacation from G-d
Every day requires Mitzvos to be performed: A cryptic Zoharic statement: The Zohar explains the verse “Veavraham Zakein Ba Bayamim” to mean that Avraham was satiated with his days, that each day contained its garments of Mitzvos which Avraham had completed. The Zohar concludes: Woe onto the man who has […]
May one reuse a spoon or ladle to take a second portion from a pot of hot food?
Cooking after cooking by liquids-Taking a second portion of soup It commonly occurs that after one uses a serving spoon or ladle to remove soup or another food from the Keli Rishon pot that was on fire the spoon or ladle is placed down on the counter. The question arises […]
Reusing a ladle to pour soup on Shabbos
Cooking after cooking by liquids-Taking a second portion of soup It commonly occurs that after one uses a serving spoon or ladle to remove soup or another food from the Keli Rishon pot that was on fire the spoon or ladle is placed down on the counter. The […]
May young Bar Mitzvah boys wear 4 by 4 arm Tefillin, as customary in Chabad?
May young Bar Mitzvah boys wear 4 by 4 arm Tefillin, as customary in Chabad, or are they to purchase smaller hand Tefillin in order so it fit within the first half of the bicep? Introduction: The Tefillin Shel Yad needs to be placed on the bicep.[1] However, it is […]
Where on the arm is the Arm Tefillin to be placed?
Where on the arm is the Arm Tefillin to be placed?[1] The Tefillin Shel Yad needs to be placed on the bicep.[2] However, it is not to be placed above the bicep. This means that it may not be placed beyond the halfway point between the elbow and the shoulder.[3] […]
The Mitzvah of Bikur Cholim-The Mitzvah of Bikur Cholim-Why? How? When?
2. The Mitzvah of Bikur Cholim:[1] A. The Mitzvah: It is a Mitzvah to visit the sick.[2] Doing so helps revive the ill person[3] and by doing so one removes 1/60th of the illness if he shares the same Mazal as the ill patient.[4] [One who visits the sick fulfills […]
The Mitzvah of Bikur Cholim-Why? How? When?
The Mitzvah of Bikur Cholim:[1] A. The Mitzvah: It is a Mitzvah to visit the sick.[2] Doing so helps revive the ill person[3] and by doing so one removes 1/60th of the illness if he shares the same Mazal as the ill patient.[4] [One who visits the sick fulfills a […]
Birthday Customs
The customs of a Birthday Introduction It is customary amongst many people to celebrate their birthday. It is a happy day in which people yearn and desire to be cherished and allow themselves extravagances and luxuries that they would usually not partake in. In the secular world, many […]
What is the law if one accidentally skipped the middle of the blessing of Yotzer Or?
What is the law if one accidentally skipped the middle of the blessing of Yotzer Or?[1] If one began the blessing of Yotzer Or properly, and after saying the first few sentences accidentally skipped the remainder of the paragraphs and recited straight away it’s concluding blessing of Yotzer Hameoros, nevertheless […]
On which arm to wear the Tefillin in case of paralysis, amputation, or immobilization r”l
If one’s Tefillin arm was amputated R”L:[1] Above bicep:[2] If [a right-handed person’s] left arm [onto which he would wrap Tefillin] was amputated past the bicep, then he is exempt from donning the arm Tefillin [and is thus not required to do so even] on his right arm. [He is […]
How is one who is left-handed to wear Tefillin of one who is right-handed [or vice versa], if his own Tefillin is not available?
How is one who is left-handed to wear Tefillin of one who is right-handed [or vice versa], if his own Tefillin is not available?[1] Introduction: The only difference between the Tefillin worn by one who is left-handed versus one who was right-handed, is the positioning of the knot of the […]
The criteria to be Yotzei Lechem Mishneh with another-Being Yotzei with his Hamotzi and eating his bread
The criteria to be Yotzei Lechem Mishneh with another-Being Yotzei with his Hamotzi and eating his bread: Is one who heard Hamotzi required to taste from the bread of the Lechem Mishneh in order to fulfill one’s obligation?[1] Every individual is required to eat from the actual bread of the […]
The criteria to be Yotzei Lechem Mishneh with another-Being Yotzei with his Hamotzi and eating his bread
The criteria to be Yotzei Lechem Mishneh with another-Being Yotzei with his Hamotzi and eating his bread: Is one who heard Hamotzi required to taste from the bread of the Lechem Mishneh in order to fulfill one’s obligation?[1] Every individual is required to eat from the actual bread of the […]
On which arm is the Tefillin Shel Yad to be worn? The law for a Righty, lefty, ambidextrous
On which arm is the Tefillin Shel Yad to be worn on?[1] A. The general rule & Righty versus Lefty: The weaker and non-writing hand:[2] The hand Tefillin is to be wrapped on the weaker and more frail of ones two hands, as the verse[3] states “Al Yadkah” and the […]
The recital of 100 daily blessings
The Mitzvah to recite 100 blessings per day:[1] Every Jew is obligated to recite one hundred blessings each day. The blessings of Birchas Hashachar were thus instituted by the Sages[2] in order to accumulate these 100 daily blessings. The History of the institution: Dovid Hamelech instituted that one must say […]
Switching Mohel’s for the Brisim of different children
Switching Mohel’s for the Brisim of different children:[1] Some Poskim[2] rule that once one has become accustomed to hiring a certain Mohel to perform the circumcisions of his sons then it is forbidden to switch and use a different Mohel for the circumcision of any future sons [without the original […]
May one use a borrowed chicken for Kaparos
Must one own the chicken that he performs Kaparos with, or is a borrowed chicken also valid? Traditionally, the chickens used for the custom of Kaparos are to be owned by the individual and then slaughtered on his behalf.[1] Seemingly, a person does not fulfill the traditional custom by using […]
Title of some versions of the Shulchan Aruch chapter 605 which calls the custom of Kaparos as nonsense:
Title of some versions of the Shulchan Aruch chapter 605 which calls the custom of Kaparos as nonsense: In some earlier versions of the Shulchan Aruch, the title page of chapter 605 reads that the custom is a custom of nonsense “Minhag Shtus Hu.” Practically, however, many have negated this […]
Understanding the divisions of the Parshiyos
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Understanding the divisions of the Parshiyos Introduction: There are various forms of divisions found in Tanach as it is published today, including verses, chapters, Sefarim, Parshiyos, and Aliyos. Interestingly, few of the above divisions are Biblically based, and rather have […]
Chapter 18: The Torah reading on a fast day
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Chapter 18: The Torah reading on a fast day 1. Shacharis: Torah reading:[1] The Torah portion of Vayichal is read during Shacharis of a fast day. This applies even if it falls on a Monday or Thursday. There is no […]
Chapter 17: The Torah reading of Chanukah & Purim
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Chapter 17: The Torah reading of Chanukah & Purim 1. The Chanukah Torah Reading:[1] Each day of Chanukah, three Aliyos are read from the Parsha of the Nessiim in Parshas Nasso.[2] The first day:[3] The Ashkenazi custom is to begin […]
4. Switching Mohel’s for the Brisim of different children
* This article is an excerpt from the above Sefer *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Buy in Paperback or Kindle Buy on Apple Books Purchase on our website WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Sponsor an Article Switching Mohel’s for the Brisim of different children:[1] Some Poskim[2] rule […]
Chapter 16: The Torah reading of Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Chapter 16: The Torah reading of Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur 1. Rosh Hashanah: A. Background of Yom Tov reading: Moshe Rabbeinu established for the Jewish people that on every Yom Tov one is to read the Torah portion dealing […]
Chapter 15: The Torah reading of Pesach, Shavuos & Sukkos
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Chapter 15: The Torah reading of Pesach, Shavuos & Sukkos 1.The General laws of Yom Tov Kerias Hatorah: One removes two Sifrei Torah from the ark. Five people are called to 1st Torah and the 6th to Maftir. [On Shabbos […]
Chapter 14: The four Parshiyos
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Chapter 14: The four Parshiyos The four extra Parshiyos read in relation to the month of Adar: · Shekalim · Zachor · Parah · Hachodesh Time chart for the Four Parshiyos Shabbos before RC Adar First Shabbos […]
Chapter 13: The Torah reading of Rosh Chodesh
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Chapter 13: The Torah reading of Rosh Chodesh[1] 1. Weekday Rosh Chodesh: When: On Rosh Chodesh the Torah is read during the Shacharis prayer immediately after Hallel, Kaddish Tiskabel [and Shir Shel Yom]. Amount of Aliyos:[2] There are a total […]
Chapter 12: The Maftir and Haftorah
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Chapter 12: The Maftir and Haftorah[1] 1. The Historical background of the Maftir and Haftorah: A. The Haftorah:[2] The reading of the weekly Haftorah from the Prophets was established by the Anshei Kneses Hagedola[3] as a continuation of the accustomed […]
Chapter 11: After the reading
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Chapter 11: After the reading 1. Half Kaddish:[1] A. The custom and background:[2] After the completion of the reading, half Kaddish is recited. [This applies by all Torah readings.[3]] The following is the historical background on this custom: After the […]
Chapter 10: Mistakes in the reading & Invalidations found in the Sefer Torah
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Chapter 10: Mistakes in the reading & Invalidations found in the Sefer Torah 1. Mistakes in the reading:[1] *This Halacha only discusses mispronunciations and mistakes in the Taamim. For missed words or letters-See Halacha 2! A. Mispronunciations: The law of […]
Chapter 9: The Laws pertinent to the reading
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Chapter 9: The Laws pertinent to the reading 1. A valid Aliyah: The start and end points of the Aliyos and cases of invalidation:[1] A. Introduction-The practical division of Aliyos accustomed today: Customarily, all Chumashim today contain stopping points for […]
Chapter 8: The laws pertinent to the congregation during the reading
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Chapter 8: The laws pertinent to the congregation during the reading 1. Paying attention to the blessings and reading, and following along in a Chumash: A. The blessings: Paying attention to the blessing:[1] It is an obligation upon the congregation […]
Chapter 7: The Seder of getting an Aliyah
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Chapter 7: The Seder of getting an Aliyah 1. Calling up the Olah by his Hebrew name:[1] The Ashkenazi custom is to call up the person by name. He is called up by his Hebrew name and fathers name. [The […]
Chapter 6: Who receives an Aliyah
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Chapter 6: Who receives an Aliyah Introduction: The general law is that every male Jew above the age of Mitzvos is valid for receiving an Aliyah, with the first two Aliyos always being reserved for the Kohen and Levi. […]
The alternatives for men if a Mikveh is not available-Part 1-Using a swimming pool
The alternatives for men if a Mikveh is not available:[1] A. Introduction: The immersion in a Kosher Mikveh accomplishes two matters. It purifies a person from the Keri impurity and it adds extra purity to the soul, cleansing it in a form of Teshuvah [i.e. Tosefes Taharah].[2] According to many […]
Chapter 5: The Aliyos-General Laws
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Chapter 5: The Aliyos-General Laws 1. The number of Aliyos called up per reading:[1] The Sages established a specific number of Aliyos that are to be called up per reading, for each of the various Torah reading days. The general […]
The alternatives for men if a Mikveh is not available-Swimming and Showering
2. The alternatives for men if a Mikveh is not available:[1] A. Introduction: The immersion in a Kosher Mikveh accomplishes two matters. It purifies a person from the Keri impurity and it adds extra purity to the soul, cleansing it in a form of Teshuvah [i.e. Tosefes Taharah].[2] According to […]
Is one Yotzei with the blessing of another if he said Baruch Hu Uvarcuh Shemo after hearing Hashem’s name said in the blessing?
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Answering Baruch Hu Uvaruch Shemo to a blessing that one is being Yotzei:[1] In all situations that one hears a blessing and has in mind to fulfill his obligation through hearing it, such as by Kiddush or Havdala, and […]
May one spray/apply oil or hair spray on their hair on Shabbos?
May one spray[1]/apply oil or hair spray on their hair on Shabbos?[2] Introduction: Different forms of hairspray are used on the hair for various purposes. Some are used to give the hairy shiny look, others are used to harden a hairdo, others are used to give a good smell to […]
May one spray/apply oil or hair spray on their hair on Shabbos?
May one spray[1]/apply oil or hair spray on their hair on Shabbos?[2] Introduction: Different forms of hairspray are used on the hair for various purposes. Some are used to give the hairy shiny look, others are used to harden a hairdo, others are used to give a good smell to […]
Did I say Yaleh Veyavo? The law if one is In doubt if he said Ya’aleh Veyavo by Shacharis or Mincha
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com In doubt if said Ya’aleh Veyavo by Shacharis or Mincha: If one is in doubt as to whether he recited Ya’aleh Veyavo in Shacharis or Mincha, then some Poskim[1] rule he fulfills his obligation and is not required to […]
Did I say Yaleh Veyavo? The law if one is In doubt if he said Ya’aleh Veyavo by Shacharis or Mincha
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com In doubt if said Ya’aleh Veyavo by Shacharis or Mincha: If one is in doubt as to whether he recited Ya’aleh Veyavo in Shacharis or Mincha, then some Poskim[1] rule he fulfills his obligation and is not required to […]
Chapter 4: The Baal Korei
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Chapter 4: The Baal Korei Having a set Baal Korei-May an Olah read his own Aliyah? In the times of the Mishneh and Talmud, the custom was for the person who received the Aliyah to also serve as Baal […]
Chapter 3: The Seder of bringing the Torah to the Bima
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Chapter 3: The Seder of bringing the Torah to the Bima 1. The prayer of Keil Erech Apayim:[1] The prayer of Keil Erech Apayim is recited on Mondays and Thursdays prior to taking out the Sefer Torah.[2] Fast day: Some[3] […]
Chapter 2: The Torah portion that is to be read & The Law if it was not read
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Chapter 2: The Torah portion that is to be read & The Law if it was not read 1. The Shabbos morning reading: *For the history and background of the divisions of the 53 Parshiyos of the Torah, see the […]
Chapter 1: The Mitzvah of Kerias Hatorah & its general laws
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Chapter 1: The Mitzvah of Kerias Hatorah & its general laws 1. The Mitzvah and its days of reading:[1] Moshe Rabbeinu established for the Jewish people that they are to read from the Torah scroll on Shabbos, Yom Tov, Yom […]
Summary & Checklist of Kerias Hatorah
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Checklist for receiving an Aliyah By an Ashkenazi Minyan, provide your and your father’s Hebrew name to be called up for the Aliyah. If you are unaware of your father’s name, or if one is a convert, simply say […]
Is Rosh Chodesh a Biblical holiday? The scriptural sources for the holiday of Rosh Chodesh and it’s Biblical status
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com The holiday of Rosh Chodesh in scripture: The commemoration of Rosh Chodesh as a joyful day is brought in scripture in the verse[1] “Ubeyom Simchaschem Ubemoadeichem Ubiroshei Chodsheichem.” This verse lists the day of Rosh Chodesh together with Shabbos […]
Is Rosh Chodesh a Biblical holiday? The scriptural sources for the holiday of Rosh Chodesh and it’s Biblical status
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com See source sheet below The holiday of Rosh Chodesh in scripture: The commemoration of Rosh Chodesh as a joyful day is brought in scripture in the verse[1] “Ubeyom Simchaschem Ubemoadeichem Ubiroshei Chodsheichem.” This verse lists the day of Rosh […]
The history of Rabbi Yosef De Larayna: His documented story [Hebrew]
Rabbi Yosef De Larayna was a famous Tzefat Kabbalist in the early 16th century. His life and story are clouded in mystery, and he is known for having tried to forcibly bring along the redemption through the use of G-d’s names and the practice of Kabbalah. The result was not […]
Sefer Shoftim-Chapter 21: The rehabilitation of the tribe of Binyamin
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com Chapter 21: The rehabilitation of the tribe of Binyamin 1. The Jewish people gather together and bemoan the loss of Binyamin: The oath not to marry into Binyamin: The Jewish people took an oath by the city of […]
Sefer Shoftim-Chapter 20: The vengeance against Binyamin-A civil war begins and Binyamin is decimated
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com Chapter 20: The vengeance against Binyamin-A civil war begins and Binyamin is decimated 1. The Jewish people gather to discuss what to do with Binyamin: All the Jewish people went out from their cities and gathered as one […]
Sefer Shoftim-Chapter 19: Pilegesh Begivah-The rape and death of a concubine
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com Chapter 19: Pilegesh Begivah-The rape and death of a concubine 1. A Levite man attempts to retrieve his concubine who left him: In those days there was no king amongst Israel. Taking the concubine: A Levite man who […]
Sefer Shoftim-Chapter 18: The tribe of Dan captured Pesel Micha and worships it
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Sefer Shoftim-Chapter 17: Pesel Micha
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com Chapter 17: Pesel Micha *The Mefarshim debate as to when this story, as well as the story of Pilegesh Bigiva occurred. Some say it occurred prior to the times of the Shoftim, before the reign of Asniel Ben […]
Sefer Shoftim-Chapter 16: Shimshon marries Delila, and is captured and dies
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com Chapter 16: Shimshon marries Delila, and is captured and dies 1. Shimshon breaks through the doors of Aza and escapes capture: The prostitute of Aza: Shimshon traveled to Aza. He saw a harlot there and slept with her. […]
Sefer Shoftim-Chapter 15: Shimshon battles the Philistines
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com Chapter 15: Shimshon battles the Philistines 1. Shimshon requests his wife back and is instead offered her sister: The request: In the summer, during the time of harvest of the wheat, Shimshon brought his wife a young goat […]
Sefer Shoftim-Chapter 14: Shimshon Kills a lion & Gets married
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com Chapter 14: Shimshon Kills a lion & Gets married 1. Shimshon requests to marry a Philistine woman: Shimshon descended to Timna, and he saw a woman there from the daughters of the Philistines. Shimshon asks his parent’s permission […]
Sefer Shoftim-Chapter 10: The judges after Avimelech
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com Chapter 10: The judges after Avimelech 1. The ruling of Tolah Ben Puah: After the reign of Avimelech, Tolah Ben Puah Ben Dodo came to save the Jewish people. He was from the tribe of Yissachar. He dwelled […]
Sefer Shoftim-Chapter 9: Avimelech rules over the Jewish people
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com Chapter 9: Avimelech rules over the Jewish people 1. Avimelech murders his 70 brothers in an attempt to become ruler: Avimelech convinces the inhabitants of Shechem to crown him as leader: Avimelech, the son of Yerubaal, went to […]
Sefer Shoftim-Chapter 8: The aftermath of the battle against Midian
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com Chapter 8: The aftermath of the battle against Midian 1. The tribe of Efraim confronts Gideon: The tribesmen of Efraim confronted Gideon saying: What is this that you did that you waged war alone against Midian and did […]
Sefer Shoftim-Chapter 7: The battle of Gideon against Midian
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com Chapter 7: The battle of Gideon against Midian 1. The number of soldiers on the side of Gideon: Yerubaal, who is Gideon, and his entire army got up early and encamped on the wellspring of Charod. The camp […]
Sefer Shoftim-Chapter 6: Gideon is appointed to wage war against Midian
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com Chapter 6: Gideon is appointed to wage war against Midian 1. Midian rules over the Jewish people: The Jewish people performed evil in the eyes of G-d, and as a result G-d placed them under the sovereignty of […]
Sefer Shoftim-Chapter 5: The song of Devorah
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com Chapter 5: The song of Devorah 1. The song-Introduction: Devorah, and Barak the son of Avinoam, sang a song on that day [which caused all the sins of the Jewish people to be forgiven, and begin a new […]
Sefer Shoftim-Chapter 2: The sinful behavior of the Jewish people
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com Chapter 2: The sinful behavior of the Jewish people 1. Pinchas, the angel of Hashem, chastises the Jewish people: The angel of G-d [i.e. Pinchas[1]] went up from Gilgal to the city of Bochim [named after the cries […]
Sefer Shoftim-Chapter 1: The unconquered cities
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com Chapter 1: The unconquered cities 1. Conquering the remainder of the Canaanite nations: After the death of Yehoshua the Jewish people asked Hashem [through the Urim Vetumim[1]] who should be chosen to fight the [remaining lands of the] […]
What is the law if one accidentally skipped the middle of the blessing of Yotzer Or?
What is the law if one accidentally skipped the middle of the blessing of Yotzer Or?[1] If one began the blessing of Yotzer Or properly, and after saying the first few sentences accidentally skipped the remainder of the paragraphs and recited straight away it’s concluding blessing of Yotzer Hameoros, nevertheless […]
Isru Chag
Isru Chag:[1] The name:[2] The day after each of the three Holidays is called Isru Chag.[3] The name Isru Chag derives from the verse “Isru Chag Baavosim Ad Karnei Hamizbeiach”. This means to say that this day is to be attached [i.e. Isru] to the Holiday itself, and by doing […]
Tying down your Sechach so it does not fly away with the wind:
Tying down your Sechach so it does not fly away with the wind: The necessity for doing so:[1] Often throughout the holiday of Sukkos, changes of weather which come with gusts of wind can topple down Sukkos, and deem them invalid. In this respect, even if the walls of the […]
Tying down your Sechach so it does not fly away with the wind:
Tying down your Sechach so it does not fly away with the wind: The necessity for doing so:[1] Often throughout the holiday of Sukkos, changes of weather which come with gusts of wind can topple down Sukkos, and deem them invalid. In this respect, even if the walls of the […]
Watering plants on Chol Hamoed
Watering plants on Chol Hamoed:[1] It is permitted to water plants on Chol Hamoed for purposes of damage prevention, such as to prevent the plants from withering if they were to not be watered. It is, however, forbidden to water plants if there will be no loss or damage involved […]
Watering plants on Chol Hamoed
Watering plants on Chol Hamoed:[1] It is permitted to water plants on Chol Hamoed for purposes of damage prevention, such as to prevent the plants from withering if they were to not be watered. It is, however, forbidden to water plants if there will be no loss or damage involved […]
