Buy Now WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email Chapter 1: The story of Chanukah-Megillas Antiochus Introduction-Background, Authenticity, and Content:[1] Megillas Antiochus is a historical record of the events that surrounded the Chanukah miracle. Its various names: Megillas Antiochus is also known by the names of: Megillas Chanukah, Megillas Beis Chashmonai[2], […]
The Date of Chanukah
This article is an excerpt from To purchase this Sefer, click here The date:[1] On the twenty fifth day of Kislev begins the festival of the eight days of Chanukah. What it commemorates:[2] Chanukah commemorates the miracles that occurred during the reign of the Greek-Syrian Empire [The Seleucid Empire] in times of […]
Fixing a car on Chol Hamoed
May one fix a car on Chol Hamoed?[1] It is permitted to fix a car on Chol Hamoed.[2] However, it is only permitted to do so for the sake of using the car for the sake of the Moed.[3] Likewise, it is only permitted to do so if the fixing […]
Driving on Chol Hamoed
Car/Driving on Chol Hamoed:[1] It is permitted to drive on Chol Hamoed whether it is for the need of the Moed or simply for the sake of a trip or outing.[2] [If however it is not for the need of the Moed and is not for the sake of a […]
Cutting nails on Chol Hamoed and on Erev Shabbos Chol Hamoed
Cutting nails during Chol Hamoed?[1] One may not cut his nails with a knife or scissor [or nail cutter] during Chol Hamoed.[2] This applies to both the hand and toenails.[3] For the sake of a Mitzvah:[4] It is permitted to cut nails in their regular way [even with scissors[5]] for […]
The Meals of Chol Hamoed
The meals of Chol Hamoed: A. How many meals is one to have per day? One is not obligated to eat any specific amount of meals on Chol Hamoed, so long as he does not fast.[1] Nevertheless initially it is a Mitzvah for one to have a meal with bread […]
Which Melachos are forbidden during Chol Hamoed-The general law
Which Melachas are forbidden to be done during Chol Hamoed? Whether one learns the prohibition of Melacha on Chol Hamoed is of Rabbinical or Biblical origin, all agree that the definition of which Melachas are forbidden and which are permitted were handed over to the discretion of the Sages. Hence, […]
Prohibition of Melacha
Is the prohibition of Melacha on Chol Hamoed Biblical or Rabbinical? It is disputed amongst Poskim whether the prohibition of doing Melacha on Chol Hamoed is of Biblical or Rabbinical origin. Some Poskim[1] rule it is Biblically forbidden. Other Poskim[2] rule it is Rabbinically forbidden. Practically, Admur rules it is […]
What to do with the food
What does one do with the Eruv Tavshilin food?[1] The bread and food used for the Eruv Tavshilin must be put away in a secure area in order so it will not get eaten or destroyed prior to the completion of the Shabbos preparations on Friday. From the letter of […]
Lighting Shabbos candles if did not do Eruv
May one light Shabbos candles if he/she did not perform Eruv Tavshilin?[1] If one did not perform Eruv Tavshilin, and is not giving his candles to another person to light for him[2] [see next], then he may light one Shabbos candle by the table which the meal will be […]
