Lending money to a person who has no way to pay back:[1] If the lender knows that the borrower does not have the means to pay back the loan, and does not plan to invest the money in a business which will bring profit, but rather wants to use it […]
Shomer Negia-Affectionate and unaffectionate touch of opposite gender
Is affectionate touch of the opposite gender Biblically forbidden?[1] Some Poskim[2] rule that any touch of affection to an Erva, such as hugging and kissing, is a Biblical prohibition and is a negative command that carries the penalty of lashes.[3] Others[4] rule it is merely a Rabbinical prohibition. Is […]
May one sit next to the opposite gender on a bus
May one sit next to the opposite gender on a bus?[1] From the letter of the law, there is no prohibition involved in sitting near a person of the opposite gender. This applies whether on a bus, train or airplane, in which a man may be seated next to a […]
May one own non-Kosher food in his home
* This article is an excerpt from the above Sefer Shop Now *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. WhatsApp Facebook Twitter Telegram Sign up for Daily Distribution Sponsor an Episode Donatehttps://vimeo.com/130293272 Buy here or on Amazon.com May one own non-Kosher food in his home?[1] It is forbidden […]
Eating and drinking in a cemetery
Eating and drinking in a cemetery:[1] It is forbidden to eat or drink inside of a cemetery.[2] [This applies throughout the entire cemetery, even if one is a distance of four Amos from the graves, as explained in the Q&A. This applies even if one already said a blessing elsewhere […]
Rebbe Rashab
Rebbe Rashab: Born: Was born in 1860. Became Rebbe: 1883. Married: Was married in 1875. Children: Had his only son the RAYTAZ IN 1880 Mamarim:[1] The Rebbe Rashab recited Mamarim on Shabbosim and Yomim Tovim. The Mamarim were usually said on Shabbos before Maariv. Usually, they would Daven Kabalas Shabbos, […]
Can a soul be in two places or two bodies simutaneously
Is it possible for the same soul to be within two bodies simultaneously?[1] When a soul is found inside of a body it is limited to that body and cannot enter another body simultaneously, as a soul can only be found in one body at a time. The reason for […]
Eating under non-kosher Sechach in a Kosher Sukkah
May one also eat directly under the area being hovered by non-kosher Sechach in a case that the Sukkah remains valid?[1] If the non-Kosher Sechach contains a dimension that is less than 4×4 Tefachim [i.e. 32 cm], it is permitted to eat under it. If it contains a dimension of […]
Bilti Muggah
Bilti Mugah: This refers to an unedited Mamar. Unedited Mamaraim are bound to contain content mistakes that could dramatically change the intent of that which was said by the Rebbe during his talk or Mamar. In a certain talk given by the Rebbe Rayatz in 1944, printed in Sefer Hasichos […]
The Shechina rests on ten Jews
The Shechina rests on ten Jews:[1] When ten Jews are gathered together the Shechina dwells upon them even if they are not involved in the learning of Torah, [so long as they are not transgressing any sin in their gathering, not even the sin of Bittul Torah[2]]. All the more […]
