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
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer   Buy now on Amazon.com Chapter 18: The tribe of Dan captured Pesel Micha and worships it 1. The tribe of Dan searches for an inheritance: In those days there were no kings amongst Israel, and the tribe of Dan began to request […]
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
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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 […]
The status of an Arava with fallen leaves
The status of an Arava if its leaves fell off:[1] Bedieved-Letter of law: If majority of the Arava leaves fell off. the Arava is Pasul.[2] One must be very careful regarding this matter, as it occurs that upon inserting the Aravos into the [binding of the] Lulav, and likewise upon […]
Is the blessing of Leisheiv Basukkah said before or after the blessing over food?
New! Source sheet included in end of article Is the blessing of Leisheiv Basukkah said before or after the blessing over food?[1] From the letter of the law, it would be deemed proper for the blessing of Leisheiv Basukkah to be recited prior to the blessing of Hamotzi [or Mezonos].[2] […]
Is the blessing of Leisheiv Basukkah said before or after the blessing over food?
New! Source sheet included in end of article Is the blessing of Leisheiv Basukkah said before or after the blessing over food?[1] From the letter of the law, it would be deemed proper for the blessing of Leisheiv Basukkah to be recited prior to the blessing of Hamotzi [or Mezonos].[2] […]
May Selichos be recited in English or other language?
May Selichos be recited in English or other language?[1] When saying Selichos in private: One is to be particular to say Selichos in Lashon Hakodesh if he [is fluent in the language and] understands what he is saying.[2] If, however, he does not understand Lashon Hakodesh, he is to say […]
May one join Selichos through a Telephone, radio, live video/audio internet hookup?
May one join Selichos through a Telephone, radio, live video/audio internet hookup?[1] If one is unable to join the saying up Selichos with an actual Minyan, then he can join through a live hookup, such as through the telephone, radio, or internet. nonetheless there is debate as to the value […]
Laws of Erev Sukkos and Leisheiv Basukkah
Checklist for Erev Sukkos Charity Cut hair and nails No eating past 10th Bind Lulav Verify validity of Sukkah Erev Sukkos: Increase in Tzedakah on Erev Sukkos. Bake Challahs for Yom Tov in the honor of Yom Tov. Cut the nails on Erev Sukkos in honor of Yom Tov. Get […]
The intention that one must have upon dwelling in the Sukkah
The Kavana when dwelling in the Sukkah: The reason behind the Mitzvah of Sukkah:[1] The verse[2] states that the reason Hashem commanded us to dwell in a Sukkah for seven days is in order so our future generations remember that G-d settled the Jewish people in Sukkos when he took […]
The form of Teshuvah designated for today’s generation-Teshuvah with Simcha-Audio Shiur
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Paying for the four species before the holiday
Paying for the four species before the holiday:[1] Some Poskim[2] rule that one is required to pay for the four species before the Sukkos holiday, in order for the four species to be considered completely his from a Biblical perspective.[3] [If one cannot afford to pay the full sum prior […]
Paying for the four species before the holiday
Paying for the four species before the holiday:[1] Some Poskim[2] rule that one is required to pay for the four species before the Sukkos holiday, in order for the four species to be considered completely his from a Biblical perspective.[3] [If one cannot afford to pay the full sum prior […]
Daled Minim Purchasing Guide
The Lulav The identity of the Lulav: The canary palm: Use of the canary palm Lulav is under debate in the Poskim as to its validity and it is thus not to be used. How to identify a canary: 1. The spine of the canary palm bends when held. […]
Malkus on Erev Yom Kippur
Malkus-Lashes:[1] When?[2] It is customary to receive 39 lashes on Erev Yom Kippur[3] [after midday] prior to going to Mikveh[4], prior to Mincha.[5] Why?[6] Although Malkus is no longer affective in today’s times due to lack of judges that have Semicha and due to lack of Hasara[7], nevertheless the custom […]
Covering the blood of the Chicken by Kaparos
Covering the blood of the Chicken by Kaparos:[1] It is a Mitzvah for the Shochet to cover the blood of slaughtered fowl with earth or straw.[2] It is nevertheless permitted for the Shochet to honor the owner of the chicken to do so in his place.[3] Earth or straw is […]
Covering the blood of the Chicken by Kaparos
Covering the blood of the Chicken by Kaparos:[1] It is a Mitzvah for the Shochet to cover the blood of slaughtered fowl with earth or straw.[2] It is nevertheless permitted for the Shochet to honor the owner of the chicken to do so in his place.[3] Earth or straw is […]
Confession Prayer of Erev Yom Kippur and Yom Kippur
The Confession Prayer:[1] The obligation:[2] It is an obligation to say the confession prayer on Yom Kippur being that it is a day of atonement and forgiveness[3] [and whenever we receive atonement, a confession prayer is said].[4] [Likewise, there is an obligation to perform Teshuvah on Yom Kippur, and whenever […]
Is one obligated to build a Sukkah far from his home if he has no room in or near his property to do so, and there are no neighboring Sukkos available in which he can eat in?
Is one obligated to build a Sukkah far from his home if he has no room in or near his property to do so, and there are no neighboring Sukkos available in which he can eat in? One who does not have room in his property to build a Sukkah […]
Is a Shul required to build a Sukkah?
Is a Shul required to build a Sukkah?[1] It is customary for a Shul to have a Sukkah built near the premises of the Shul for the sake of guests to eat in it during Sukkos. [However, individuals who live in the city are not to rely on the Shul’s […]
Must one build his own Sukkah or can he share it with others?
Is everyone to have their own Sukkah?[1] From the letter of the law, there is no obligation for one to build his own Sukkah, if he has a neighbors Sukkah or publicly shared Sukkah available, in which he can dwell in throughout the duration of Sukkos. Nonetheless, if feasible, it […]
Why is a blessing not recited upon building the Sukkah?
1. The Mitzvah of building a Sukkah:[1] It is a command in the Torah to dwell in a Sukkah throughout the seven days of the Sukkos Holiday. As a result of this command, we are required to build a Sukkah prior to Sukkos in order to fulfill the command when […]
The Mitzvah of building a Sukkah: Obligation, Reason, Blessing
1. The Mitzvah of building a Sukkah:[1] It is a command in the Torah to dwell in a Sukkah throughout the seven days of the Sukkos Holiday. As a result of this command, we are required to build a Sukkah prior to Sukkos in order to fulfill the command when […]
Forgot to recite Ritzei on Shabbos and the law by Shabbos Shuva:
Forgot to recite Ritzei on Shabbos: On Shabbos, one is required to mention the day of Shabbos [i.e. Ritzei] within Birchas Hamazon.[1] If one forgot to mention Ritzei in the Birchas Hamazon of the Friday night meal or the first Shabbos day meal[2], and only remembered after he already began […]
General fast day checklist & Summary
General laws: One must be especially careful to avoid anger on a fast day The fast begins at Alos Hashachar, which is approximately two fluctuating hours prior to sunrise. Children are not to be given sweets and the like although one is not required to stop them from eating it […]
