In G-d’s constant presence[1] [Immediately upon awakening, in order for one to overcome his inclination and motivate himself to get out of bed with alacrity[2]], he should [accustom himself to immediately[3]] think about who he is lying before and how G-d is constantly standing over him.[4] He should contemplate how […]
Tikkun Chatzos-Why, When, How, and the law today
Tikkun Chatzos[1] In the first chapter in Shulchan Aruch Admur discusses the detailed laws of Tikkun Chatzos. It is no longer accustomed amongst most Jewry to perform Tikkun Chatzos[2] and hence the detailed laws written by Admur have been omitted from this chapter. Nevertheless parts of this Halacha have been […]
Waking up on time
Waking up on time: [1] One should be strong like a lion and overcome his desire [to continue sleeping] by waking [from his sleep[2] some time[3]] prior to the morning [dawn[4]] in order to serve G-d [which is the purpose of his creation and it is for this reason that his […]
The 6 constant mitzvos
The constant Mitzvos: The Poskim [1] enumerated a list of Mitzvos that one has the ability to constantly fulfill throughout the day being that they are not limited to any specific time, place or action. These are: Belief in Hashem Not to believe in the existence of any other G-d. […]
As Light as an eagle
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com As light as an eagle:[1] Control ones sight: One is to be as light as an eagle. This refers to ones sight, that one should close his eyes to avoid viewing evil. Just like the eagle changes his glance very […]
The Fundamentals of Avodas Hashem
Attributes that one should emulate throughout his life:[1] Rabbi Yehuda Ben Teima stated: One should be as bold as a leopard, as light as an eagle, as swift as a deer, and as strong as a lion in order to fulfill the will of your Father in Heaven. The following […]
1. Scattering items by throwing them into the wind
This article is an excerpt from To purchase this Sefer, click here 1. Scattering items by throwing them into the wind:[1] The Av Melacha: Artificial wind-blowing on pesoles Scattering without wind A. The prohibition:[2] First opinion-Is always liable: One who throws something into the wind and the wind scatters it, is […]
Chapter 1: The laws of Trapping creatures on Shabbos
This article is an excerpt from To purchase this Sefer, click here Chapter 1: The laws of Trapping creatures on Shabbos Introduction: The following chapter will discuss the laws of trapping, killing and injuring creatures on Shabbos. Both trapping, killing or injuring an animal are principal Shabbos prohibitions. At times it […]
3. Doing an action with a cloth which may cause liquid to squeeze out
This article is an excerpt from To purchase this Sefer, click here 3. Doing an action with a cloth which may cause liquid to squeeze out: A. Inserting a wet cloth into the opening of a bottle:[1] It is forbidden to insert [wet[2]] Mochin [i.e. any soft material] into the opening […]
1. Squeezing cloths that have become wet
This article is an excerpt from To purchase this Sefer, click here Introduction: This chapter deals with the laws of squeezing liquids out from cloth. Doing so in addition to containing the Mifarek prohibition as well contains at times the laundering prohibition. Regarding the laundering prohibition, only those laws […]
