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 […]
Parshas Shemos: Pdf! Summary, Parsha Bee, Torah Or, Likkutei Sichos, Video Shiurim; Halachos
The Complete Parsha Companion Download PDF Purchase Parsha Companion Read all Articles online Pshat on The Parsha Parshas Shemos-Summary of Parsha 1. The family of Yaakov who arrived in Egypt 2. The slavery begins 3. The midwives Shifrah and Puah, and the decree to kill the boys: Click Here Parshas […]
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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From the Rav’s Desk: Maaser and Yard Sales: Do You Need to Separate Maaser When Selling Used Items?
Question: If I’m having a yard sale and selling many products, do I have to give maaser (tithe) from the income I make from the sales? Answer: You only need to separate maaser from sold items if you made a profit. This means that if the items originally cost you […]
Must one separate Maaser Money when selling used products
Question: If I’m having a yard sale and selling many products, do I have to give maaser (tithe) from the income I make from the sales? Answer: You only need to separate maaser from sold items if you made a profit. This means that if the items originally cost you […]
The Rambam’s Ruling on One Who Shames a Torah Scholar and a Fascinating Story for His Yahrzeit
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 […]
Demus Haguf – Does G-d have human limitations and physical attributes?
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 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 Rambam (1) Avel Chapter 1: The Mitzvah to mourn (Thursday, 19th Teves)
Chapter 1: The Mitzvah to mourn Halacha 1: The Mitzvah to mourn It is a positive command for one to mourn the death of a relative. The biblical obligation-The first day: Biblically, one is only required to mourn on the day of the death and burial. The Rabbinical obligation-The remaining […]
Daily Tanach – Yechezkal Chapter 9: Judgment on Jerusalem (Thursday, 19th Teves)
Chapter 9: Judgment on Jerusalem 1. The Call for Executioners Yechezkel hears a loud voice commanding: “Bring near those appointed over the city, each with a weapon of destruction.” Six men appear from the northern upper gate, each holding a sledgehammer. Among them is one man clothed in linen, carrying […]
Daily Chumash & Rashi – Parshas Shemos Chamishi: Moshe argues against being appointed as the savior (Thursday, 19th 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 Chamishi Gather the elders of the Jewish people: Hashem […]
Daily Tanya – Chapter 13 Part 2: A Deeper look at the Beinoni (Thursday 19th 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 The deceiving state of a Beinoni who learns Torah […]
Uttering Names of Deities and other Sheimos of Avoda Zara – Christ/Jesus, Buddha, Muhammad, Allah, Krishna
Uttering Names of Deities and other Sheimos of Avoda Zara Question: I read your article discussing the prohibition against uttering the names of idols (“shem elilim”) and the allowances to do so when: the idol is no longer worshipped, or the name does not denote a deity (i.e., it is […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Uttering Names of Deities and other Sheimos of Avoda Zara (Wednesday, 18th Teves)
Uttering Names of Deities and other Sheimos of Avoda Zara Question: I read your article discussing the prohibition against uttering the names of idols (“shem elilim”) and the allowances to do so when: the idol is no longer worshipped, or the name does not denote a deity (i.e., it is […]
Catching a Thief: Is it permitted to place money on a table as bait to identify a thief?
Is it permitted to place money on a table as bait to identify a thief?[1] In situations where a person suspects that theft has taken place within his home or business, he may wish to discover who is responsible in order to prevent further loss and to protect his property. […]
Daily Halacha: Is it permitted to place money on a table as bait to identify a thief? (Wednesday, 18th Teves)
Is it permitted to place money on a table as bait to identify a thief?[1] In situations where a person suspects that theft has taken place within his home or business, he may wish to discover who is responsible in order to prevent further loss and to protect his property. […]
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 […]
Daily Tanach – Yechezkal Chapter 8: The End Has Come: Vision of the Abominations in the Temple (Wednesday, 18th Teves)
Chapter 8: Vision of the Abominations in the Temple The Setting of the Vision In the sixth year, sixth month, on the fifth day, Yechezkel sits in his home with the elders of Judea before him. Suddenly the hand of G‑d rests upon him. He sees a fiery, radiant figure—below […]
Daily Chumash & Rashi – Parshas Shemos Revi’i: The burning bush (Wednesday, 18th Teves)
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Daily Tanya – Chapter 13 Part 1: A Deeper look at the Beinoni (Wednesday, 18th Teves)
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Did the Rebbe ever give a directive for girls out of high school to go to one year of seminary?
Question: Did the Rebbe ever give a directive for girls out of high school to go to one year of seminary and study to become a teacher? My friends are all telling me that the Rebbe said one must attend seminary after high school for one year and learn to […]
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 […]
From the Rav’s Desk: The Rebbe on girls attending Seminary after high school (Tuesday, 17th Teves)
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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 Tanach – Yechezkal Chapter 7: The End Has Come: God’s Wrath on the Land (Tuesday, 17th Teves)
Chapter 7: The End Has Come: God’s Wrath on the Land 1. Announcement of the End (Verses 1–4) God declares that the end has come upon the land of Israel. His wrath will be poured out, and judgment will match their ways and abominations. There will be no pity—so they […]
Daily Chumash & Rashi – Parshas Shemos Shelishi: Moshe kills the Egyptian and flees (Tuesday, 17th Teves)
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Daily Tanya – Chapter 12 Part 4: The self control of a Beinoni (Tuesday, 17th Teves)
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Ribis Devarim – Expressing Gratitude to a Jewish Lender
Expressing Gratitude to a Jewish Lender: Is It Permitted According to Ribis Laws? We all know about the prohibition against taking interest on loans between Jews. This is a well-known halacha: when you lend money to a fellow Jew, you are not allowed to ask for or receive more than […]
Daily Halacha: Expressing Gratitude to a Jewish Lender: Is It Permitted According to Ribis Laws? (Monday, 16th Teves)
Expressing Gratitude to a Jewish Lender: Is It Permitted According to Ribis Laws? We all know about the prohibition against taking interest on loans between Jews. This is a well-known halacha: when you lend money to a fellow Jew, you are not allowed to ask for or receive more than […]
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 Tanach – Yechezkal Chapter 6: Judgment on Idolatry (Monday, 16th Teves)
Chapter 6: Judgment on Idolatry 1. G‑d Commands Yechezkel to Prophesy (Verses 1–3) G‑d speaks to Yechezkel and instructs him to turn his face toward the mountains of Israel and prophesy against them. These mountains represent the places where the people of Israel practiced idolatry. Destruction of Idolatrous Sites (Verses […]
Daily Chumash & Rashi – Parshas Shemos Sheiyni: Moshe Rabbeinu is born and placed in the river (Monday, 16th Teves)
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Daily Tanya – Chapter 12 Part 3: The essence of evil in a Beinoni (Monday 16th Teves)
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Passing in Front of Someone After Shemoneh Esrei – Halacha or Custom?
Question I had just finished Shemoneh Esrei and was waiting for the chazzan to reach Kedusha before taking my three steps forward, when someone urged me to step up immediately so he could pass. He claimed that the Shechinah remains in front of a person until they take three steps […]
Ask the Rav #10: Q&A’s on Davening (Sunday, 15th Teves)
Ask the Rav: Your Questions – Our Answers A global inbox meets timeless wisdom. Ask the Rav is a series built entirely on authentic questions sent from Jews around the world — from Brooklyn to Be’er Sheva, Melbourne to Manchester. Each question is a real-life dilemma, curiosity, or challenge answered […]
Putting on Tefillin: Should It Be Done Standing or Sitting?
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Daily Halacha: Putting on Tefillin: Should It Be Done Standing or Sitting? (Sunday, 15th Teves)
* This article is an excerpt from the above Sefer Shop Now *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. WhatsApp Facebook Twitter Telegram Sponsor an Article Table of Contents Putting on Tefillin: Should It Be Done Standing or Sitting?[1] The mitzvah of Tefillin, central to Jewish daily practice, […]
Daily Rambam (1) Mamrim Chapter 4: By what disputes is a person deemed a Zakein Mamrei (Sunday, 15th Teves)
Chapter 4: By what disputes is a person deemed a Zakein Mamrei Halacha 1: The manner of dispute which deems one a Zakein Mamrei If he is lenient while the Supreme Court is stringent: A person is deemed a Zakein Mamrei whether he argues for leniency or stringency regarding a […]
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)
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Daily Tanya – Chapter 12 Part 2: Moach Shalit Al Halev (Sunday 15th Teves)
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Daily Tanya – Chapter 12 Part 1: The Beinoni (Shabbos 14th Teves)
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Daily Rambam (1) Mamrim Chapter 3: The law of a Heretic and Zakein Marei (Shabbos, 14th Teves)
Chapter 3: The law of a Heretic and Zakein Marei Halacha 1: A person who denies the old tradition A person who denies the oral tradition is considered a heretic and is liable for death by all people. Such an individual is not considered a rebellious Sage known as a […]
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 […]
Daily Tanya – Chapter 11: The Rasha Vetov Lo and Rasha Vera Lo (Friday 13th Teves)
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Parshas Vayechi – Chassidic story & lesson A Tale of Unyielding Faith and Divine Providence
Chassidic story & lesson[1] A Tale of Unyielding Faith and Divine Providence ✨ The Sage of Paritch: Devotion to Every Detail Rabbi Hillel of Paritch was renowned for his meticulous observance of mitzvot, dedicating himself even to the smallest nuances of rabbinic law. For every subtle detail, he was willing […]
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 […]
Daily Rambam (1) Mamrim Chapter 2: legislation rules for the Supreme Court (Friday, 13th Teves)
Chapter 2: legislation rules for the Supreme Court Halacha 1: Judicial precedents-Overturning biblical legislation of a previous court A later supreme court has the power to overturn a biblical law that was passed by a previous Supreme Court based on one of the rules of expounding the Torah. The reason […]
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 […]
Observing a Personal Shabbos – The Intriguing Law for an Individual Who Loses Track of Shabbos in the Wilderness or in Captivity
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 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 Rambam (1) Mamrim Chapter 1: The power of the Supreme Court (Thursday, 12th Teves)
Chapter 1: The power of the Supreme Court Halacha 1: The obligation to adhere to the Supreme court’s rulings The foundation of the oral Torah: The Supreme Court in Jerusalem is considered the main pillar of the oral Torah and its instructions, from which laws are legislated for the entire […]
Daily Tanach – Yechezkal Chapter 4: Symbolic Siege and Judgment on Jerusalem (Thursday, 12th Teves)
Chapter 4: Symbolic Siege and Judgment on Jerusalem The Brick and the Siege (Verses 1–3) Yechezkal is commanded to take a brick, engrave Jerusalem on it, and set up a model siege with ramps, camps, and an iron plate as a barrier. This dramatic act serves as a sign of […]
Daily Chumash & Rashi – Parshas Vayechi Chamishi: Yaakov blesses his younger children (Thursday, 12th 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 Chamishi Gad’s final message from his father: “A battalion […]
Daily Tanya – Chapter 10 Part 2: The myriads of Tzadik Vera Lo Tzadikim (Thursday 12th Teves)
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9. Bracha on Bush fruits and berries [Blueberries, Mulberries, Blackberries, Raspberries, Cranberries]
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8. The Bracha on Fruits that grow directly from a trunk – Haeitz or Ha’adama
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 Fruits that grow directly from a trunk:[1] If a tree […]
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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4. Said wrong Bracha Rishona on a Ha’adma product – Law of Bedieved
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5. If one recited a Ha’adama on a vegetable does it exempt a Haeitz fruit that he planned on eating or that was on the table
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2. One who is unsure as to the correct blessing – Doubt if is Haeitz or Ha’adama
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1. The products that receive the blessing of Haeitz versus Ha’adama
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 The products that receive the blessing of Haeitz versus Ha’adama: […]
Sucking Zyne Nicotine pouches on a fast day
Question May I suck on Zyn nicotine pouches on a fast day, and in general do they require a blessing upon placing them in one’s mouth? Many of them come with a flavorful taste, and one ends up swallowing that taste in saliva, similar to gum. Answer Based on […]
Ask the Rav #9: Red Clothing & More
Ask the Rav: Your Questions – Our Answers A global inbox meets timeless wisdom. Ask the Rav is a series built entirely on authentic questions sent from Jews around the world — from Brooklyn to Be’er Sheva, Melbourne to Manchester. Each question is a real-life dilemma, curiosity, or challenge answered […]
Daily Halacha: New Years in Halacha – Wishes, Greetings, Parties, and Gifts (Wednesday, 11th Teves)
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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 Tanya – Chapter 10 Part 1: Tzadik Vetov Lo and Tzadik Vera Lo Tzadikim (Wednesday, 11th Teves)
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Ask the Rav #8: Asara Betevs & More
Ask the Rav: Your Questions – Our Answers A global inbox meets timeless wisdom. Ask the Rav is a series built entirely on authentic questions sent from Jews around the world — from Brooklyn to Be’er Sheva, Melbourne to Manchester. Each question is a real-life dilemma, curiosity, or challenge answered […]
Daily Halacha: The 10th of Teves Fast – Checklist & Summary (Tuesday, 10th Teves)
Igara Detanisa – Redeem Your Fast with Tzedaka to EY Help large families from Northern Israel Table of Contents The 10th of Teves- Checklist 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 […]
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 Chumash & Rashi – Parshas Vayechi Shelishi: Yaakov explains his switching of the hands (Tuesday, 10th Teves)
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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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Where to Insert Personal Requests in Shema Koleinu
Where to Insert Personal Requests in Shema Koleinu 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 […]
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 Tanach – Yechezkal Chapter 1: The Vision of the Divine Chariot and the Glory of G d (Ma’aseh Merkavah) (Monday, 9th teves)
Chapter 1: The Vision of the Divine Chariot and the Glory of G d (Ma’aseh Merkavah) Setting of the Vision (1:1–3) In the thirtieth year, on the fifth day of the fourth month, Yechezkel, a priest, was among the exiles by the river Kevar in the land of the Kasdim […]
Daily Chumash & Rashi – Parshas Vayechi Sheiyni: Yaakov blesses Efraim & Menashe (Monday, 9th Teves)
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Daily Tanya – Chapter 9 Part 1: The Battle between the G-dly and animal soul (Monday, 9th Teves)
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Ask the Rav #7: Angels immersing in Mikveh before Davening and more
Ask the Rav: Your Questions – Our Answers A global inbox meets timeless wisdom. Ask the Rav is a series built entirely on authentic questions sent from Jews around the world — from Brooklyn to Be’er Sheva, Melbourne to Manchester. Each question is a real-life dilemma, curiosity, or challenge answered […]
7. How to say the words-Verbalization & sound level by Shemoneh Esrei
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 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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Daily Tanya Chapter 8 Part 1: The contamination Kelipos cause to body and soul and its Tikkun (Shabbos 7th Teves)
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Daily Rambam (1) Eidus Chapter 18: Eid Zomeim-The punishment of a false witness (Shabbos, 7th Teves)
Chapter 18: Eid Zomeim-The punishment of a false witness Halacha 1: The retribution given to a false witness Whoever testified falsely and is known to have testified falsely, is considered an Eid Zomeim and is liable to have done to him whatever he wanted to do to his fellow. This […]
Daily Tanya Chapter 7 Part 3: The sin of Forbidden relations and its severity (Friday, 6th 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
The Complete Parsha Companion Download PDF Purchase Parsha Companion Read all Articles online Pshat on The Parsha Parshas Vayigash-Summary of Parsha Click Here Parshas Vayigash-Parsha Bee Click Here Parshas Vayigash-Parsha Insights Click Here Chassidus on The Parsha Parshas Vayigash-Mamar Torah Or The battle of Yosef versus Yehuda Click Here Parshas Vayigash-Selected […]
