Parshas Shemos – Parsha Halacha

Parsha Halacha “Pharaoh instructed the Jewish midwives, Shifrah and Puah, to kill all the male children born to the Jewish people. The girls were to be spared. The midwives feared G-d and did not listen to his instructions and allowed the male children to live.” Nursing hazards and restrictions: Non-Kosher […]

Daily Rambam (1) Avel Chapter 2: The relatives that one must mourn for and that a priest must defile himself on behalf of (Friday, 20th Teves)

Chapter 2: The relatives that one must mourn for and that a priest must defile himself on behalf of Halacha 1: The relatives that one must mourn for Biblical: A person is biblically obligated to mourn after the death of the following relatives: Mother Father Son Daughter One’s paternal brother […]

Daily Tanya – Chapter 13 Part 3: The love of a Beinoni has many levels of truth despite being considered false for the Tzadik (Friday 20th Teves)

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Daily Halacha: The Rambam’s Revolutionary Halachic Rulings & Their Impact in Heaven – A Tribute on His Yahrzeit, the 20th of Tevet (Thursday, 19th Teves)

The Rambam’s Revolutionary Halachic Rulings & Their Impact in Heaven – A Tribute on His Yahrzeit, the 20th of Tevet: This article is written in commemoration of the Rambam’s yahrzeit, which falls on the 20th of Tevet. The Rambam—Rabbi Moshe ben Maimon—was a towering figure in Jewish history, a man […]

Daily Chumash & Rashi – Parshas Shemos Chamishi: Moshe argues against being appointed as the savior (Thursday, 19th Teves)

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Daily Rambam (1) Mamrim Chapter 7: Ben Sorer Umoreh-The rebellious child (Wednesday, 18th Teves)

Chapter 7: Ben Sorer Umoreh-The rebellious child                                                                                       Halacha 1: The scriptural source for the punishment The punishment: Scripture explicitly states that a rebellious child receives capital punishment through stoning. The source: The actual scriptural warning is found in a different verse which states that one may not eat over […]

האם הרבי אי־פעם נתן הוראה שבנות לאחר התיכון צריכות ללכת לשנה אחת לסמינר

שאלה:האם הרבי אי־פעם נתן הוראה שבנות לאחר התיכון צריכות ללכת לשנה אחת לסמינר וללמוד להיות מורות? החברות שלי כולן אומרות לי שהרבי אמר שחייבים ללכת לסמינר אחרי התיכון למשך שנה וללמוד להיות מורה. אמנם אני כן מתכננת ללכת לסמינר, אך עבורי זה כדי ללמוד תורה ולקבל את החוויה. האם זה […]

Can parents, grandparents, children, grandchildren, or siblings, act as Shomrim who prevent Yichud?

Table of Contents Can parents, grandparents, children, grandchildren, or siblings, act as Shomrim who prevent Yichud?[1] The laws of Yichud—prohibiting seclusion between a man and a woman who are not married to each other—are central to maintaining modesty and preventing inappropriate relationships. However, Halacha provides exceptions when a legal acting […]

Daily Halacha: Can parents, grandparents, children, grandchildren, or siblings, act as Shomrim who prevent Yichud (Tuesday, 17th Teves)

Table of Contents Can parents, grandparents, children, grandchildren, or siblings, act as Shomrim who prevent Yichud?[1] The laws of Yichud—prohibiting seclusion between a man and a woman who are not married to each other—are central to maintaining modesty and preventing inappropriate relationships. However, Halacha provides exceptions when a legal acting […]

Daily Rambam (1) Mamrim Chapter 6: Honoring and fearing one’s parents (Tuesday, 17th Teves)

Chapter 6: Honoring and fearing one’s parents                                                                                       Halacha 1: Its greatness Great positive command: Honoring and fearing one’s father and mother is a great positive command in the Torah. Weighed equal to the Mitzvah to honor and fear God: This command to honor and fear one’s parents is weighed […]

Daily Rambam (1) Mamrim Chapter 5: By what disputes is a person deemed a Zakein Mamrei (Monday, 16th Teves)

Chapter 5: Cursing and hitting one’s parent                    Halacha 1: Cursing and hitting one’s parent Cursing parent: One who curses his father or mother is liable for Sekila [i.e. death by stoning]. After death: This liability for Sekila for cursing one’s parent applies even after the death of the parents. […]

Daily Chumash & Rashi – Parshas Shemos Sheiyni: Moshe Rabbeinu is born and placed in the river (Monday, 16th Teves)

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Daily Tanach – Yechezkal Chapter 5: Judgment on Jerusalem: Symbolic Acts and Severe Consequences (Sunday, 15th Teves)

Chapter 5: Judgment on Jerusalem: Symbolic Acts and Severe Consequences The Sword and Hair Symbolism (Verses 1–4) Yechezkal is commanded to shave his head and beard with a sword, weigh the hair, and divide it into thirds: One-third burned in the city after the siege. One-third struck with the sword […]

Daily Chumash & Rashi – Parshas Shemos Rishon: The slavery begins (Sunday, 15th Teves)

*The article below is an excerpt from the above Sefer *As an Amazon Associate I earn from  qualifying purchases. Donate Buy in Paperback or Kindle Buy on Apple Books Purchase on our website Sign up for Daily Distribution Sponsor an Episode Parshas Shemos Pesukim:124  [Siman:ויקח ] Haftorah:[1] Yeshayahu 27:6-28:13; 29:22-23 […]

Parshas Vayechi – Parsha Halacha

Parsha Halacha The children of Yaakov did as they were instructed and buried him in the Mearas Hamachpeila 1. Burying in Eretz Yisrael:[1] It is a great Mitzvah and merit to be buried in Eretz Yisrael.[2] It is even permitted to unbury the remains of a person in the Diaspora […]

Parshas Vayechi – Q&A on Rashi

Mefarshim  📘 Parsha Insights – Rashi Commentary Q&A on Rishon   Bereshit 47:28–31 Why is Parshas Vayechi “closed” (not starting a new paragraph)? Rashi explains that when Yaakov passed away, the eyes and hearts of the Israelites became “closed,” troubled by the signs of the coming Egyptian bondage. Another reason: […]

Parshas Vayechi – Haftorah

Haftorah 📖 Summary of Melachim 1 2:1-12 Chapter 2: Dovid’s parting words for Shlomo, and taking vengeance against Adoniyahu, Yoav, and Shimi The parting words and instructions of Dovid to his son Shlomo: The days of Dovid’s death were nearing, and he instructed his son Shlomo the following words. A […]

Parshas Vayechi: PDF! Summary, Torah Or, Likkutei Sichos, Videos

The Complete Parsha Companion Download PDF Purchase Parsha Companion Read all Articles online Pshat on The Parsha Parshas Vayechi-Summary of Parsha Click Here Parshas Vayechi-Parsha Bee Click Here Parshas Vayechi-Parsha Insights Click Here Chassidus on The Parsha Parshas Vayechi-Mamar Torah Or The purpose of Yemos Hamoshiach Click Here Parshas Vayechi-Selected […]

Daily Halacha: Observing a Personal Shabbos – The Intriguing Law for an Individual Who Loses Track of Shabbos in the Wilderness or in Captivity (Thursday, 12th Teves)

Table of Contents Observing a Personal Shabbos – The Intriguing Law for an Individual Who Loses Track of Shabbos in the Wilderness or in Captivity:[1] Imagine a traveler who sets out on a long trek through an expansive desert. Days pass without clear markers of time—no towns, no calendars, no […]

Daily Chumash & Rashi – Parshas Vayechi Chamishi: Yaakov blesses his younger children (Thursday, 12th Teves)

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9. Bracha on Bush fruits and berries [Blueberries, Mulberries, Blackberries, Raspberries, Cranberries]

This article is an excerpt from the above Sefer *As an Amazon Associate I earn from  qualifying purchases. Donate Buy in Paperback or Kindle Purchase on our website Brachos Learning Course – Semicha WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Sponsor an Article Bush fruits and berries [Blueberries, Mulberries, Blackberries, Raspberries, Cranberries]: The […]

6. If one has a Haeitz fruit and a Safek/dispute Haeitz/Ha’adama/Shehakol fruit in front of him what blessing should he say first?

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Daily Rambam (1) Eidus Chapter 22: Contradictory Witnesses and the Validity of Testimony (Wednesday, 11th Teves)

Chapter 22: The punishments for Eidim Zomimim-false witnesses Halacha 1 – Contradictory Groups of Witnesses If two groups contradict each other and one witness from each group testifies together on another matter, their testimony is invalid because one must be lying. If each group testifies separately on unrelated matters, their […]

Daily Tanach – Yechezkal Chapter 3: Yichezkal’s Commission as Watchman (Wednesday, 11th Teves)

Chapter 3: Yichezkal’s Commission as Watchman 1. Eating the Scroll (Verses 1–3) G-d commands Ezekiel to eat a scroll, symbolizing complete internalization of His message. The scroll tastes sweet, showing the goodness of G-d’s word despite its challenging content. 2. Commission to Speak (Verses 4–11) Ezekiel is sent to the […]

Daily Chumash & Rashi – Parshas Vayechi Revi’i: Yaakov’s parting messages for his children (Wednesday, 11th Teves)

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Daily Rambam (1) Eidus Chapter 21: The punishments for Eidim Zomimim-false witnesses (Tuesday, 10th Teves)

Chapter 21: The punishments for Eidim Zomimim-false witnesses Halacha 1: Divorce-Testifying falsely regarding a divorce Must pay market value of Kesuba: Witnesses who falsely testified [i.e. Eidim Zomimim] that a man had divorced his wife, must pay the market value of the Kesuba document, as it would be sold for […]

Daily Tanach – Yechezkal Chapter 2: The Prophet’s Commission; A Prophet Sent to a Rebellious People (Tuesday, 10th Teves)

Chapter 2: – The Prophet’s Commission; A Prophet Sent to a Rebellious People 1.      The Call to Stand and Receive the Spirit (2:1–2) G‑d speaks to Yechezkel, commanding him to stand on his feet so He can speak with him. As G‑d speaks, the spirit enters Yechezkel, setting him upright […]

Daily Tanya – Chapter 9 Part 2: The desired conquest of the body by the G-dly versus animal soul (Tuesday 10th Teves)

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From the Rav’s Desk: Where to Insert Personal Requests in Shema Koleinu (Monday, 9th Teves)

Question Where exactly within the blessing of Shema Koleinu should one insert personal requests? I have heard many different opinions: one teacher advised doing so at the conclusion of the blessing, just before the words Baruch Atah Hashem Shomea Tefillah. Another suggested placing them in the middle of the blessing, […]

Daily Halacha: The Ancient Fast day of the 9th of Teves & the Current Fast if Asara Beteves – Laws & Customs (Monday, 9th Teves)

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Daily Rambam (1) Eidus Chapter 20: Punishment of False Witnesses and Rules of Hazamah (Monday, 9th Teves)

Chapter 20: Punishment of False Witnesses and Rules of Hazamah Halacha 1 – Conditions for Punishing False Witnesses False witnesses are not executed, lashed, or fined unless: Both were fit to testify. Both were disqualified through hazamah after judgment was rendered. If only one was disqualified, or disqualification occurred before […]

Daily Halacha: How loud is loud – Laws of Verbalization & sound level by Shemoneh Esrei (Sunday, 8th Teves)

Table of Contents How loud is loud – Laws of Verbalization & sound level by Shemoneh Esrei:[1] Shemoneh Esrei is that special moment when the entire room falls silent. Everyone is focused, lips moving gently, hearts turned upward in prayer. But what does “silent” really mean? On one hand, halacha […]

Daily Rambam (1) Eidus Chapter 19: The Laws of Hazamah – Disqualifying Witnesses Through Contradiction (Sunday, 8th Teves)

Chapter 19: The Laws of Hazamah – Disqualifying Witnesses Through Contradiction Halacha 1 – Conditions for Hazamah (Refuting Witnesses) If two witnesses testify about a murder in one location and two others claim the first pair was elsewhere: If both locations are visible to each other, the first pair is […]

Daily Tanach – Yirmiyahu Chapter 52: The Tragic End of Yerushalayim and the Exile of Yehudah (Sunday, 8th Teves)

Chapter 52: The Tragic End of Yerushalayim and the Exile of Yehudah 1. Tzidkiyahu’s Reign and Rebellion (52:1–3) Tzidkiyahu became king at age twenty-one and ruled for eleven years. His mother was Hamutal, daughter of Yirmiyahu from Livnah. He did what was evil in the eyes of G‑d, following the […]

Daily Chumash & Rashi – Parshas Vayechi Rishon: Yaakov meets with Yosef and his sons before his death (Sunday, 8th Teves)

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Daily Tanya – Chapter 8 Part 2: The contamination that different Kelipos cause to body and soul and its Tikkun (Sunday 8th Teves)

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Parshas Vayigash – Q&A on Rashi

Mefarshim  📘 Parsha Insights – Rashi Commentary Q&A on Rishon Q1: What does “דָבָר בְּאָזְנֵי אֲדֹנִי” mean in Yehudah’s plea? A: Rashi explains it means “May my words enter your ears”—a request for Yosef to listen attentively. Q2: Why does Yehudah say “וְאַל־יִחַר אַפְּךָ” (Do not become angry)? A: From […]

Parshas Vayigash – Parsha Bee

🐝 Parsha Bee   How many mitzvos are mentioned in Parshas Vayigash? There are no positive or negative mitzvos mentioned.   Which Haftorah is read for Parshas Vayigash? Yechezkel 37:15–28.   How many pesukim are in Parshas Vayigash? 106 pesukim.   Who contends with Yosef to release Binyamin? Yehuda.   […]

Parshas Vayigash – Summary of Haftorah

Haftorah 📖 Summary of Haftorah: Yechezkal 37:15-28 Yechezkel 37 – The Vision of Dry Bones and the Promise of National Restoration The Valley of Dry Bones (37:1–3) Yechezkel is carried by the spirit of G‑d to a valley filled with dry bones. G‑d asks him, “Can these bones live?” Yechezkel […]

Parshas Vayigash: PDF! Summary, Torah Or, Likkutei Sichos: Videos

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