Squeezing fruits into foods on Shabbos:[1] A. Into a solid food [as opposed to a liquid]:[2] All fruits, even grapes and olives, are permitted to be squeezed directly into solid foods for seasoning purposes.[3] Squeezing into an empty vessel for the sake of seasoning food:[4] It is Rabbinically[5] forbidden to […]
When before Davening is one to place on his Tefillin?
When before Davening is one to place on his Tefillin? [Various customs exist regarding when before Davening the Tefillin are to be worn. Some[1] wear the Tefillin prior to Birchas Hashachar.] The Rosh would recite the morning blessings until the blessing of “Oter Yisrael Besifara” without Tefillin and would then […]
Saying Shema without Tefillin
Is one obligated to wear Tefillin when saying Shema before Davening in order to fulfill the obligation of Shema? If one is reciting Shema prior to sunrise, prior to Davening, he may read Shema even if he is not yet wearing Tefillin.[1] If however one is reciting Shema after sunrise, […]
Davening without Tefillin if he will miss the Minyan or Zeman Tefila
If one will only receive Tefillin after the Minyan, when is he to Daven:[1] If one does not have Tefillin and the congregation has begun to Daven, it is better for him to delay his Davening until after the Minyan concludes and then borrow Tefillin from one of the Daveners […]
Putting on Tefillin during the day if one Davened without them
Putting on Tefillin after Davening:[1] In a case that one is wearing Tefillin after Davening, such as if he did not have Tefillin when he Davened, then he is to wear the Tefillin by Mincha, or by any other time of the day. What is one to say while wearing […]
What are people to read when wearing Tefillin during Mivtzaim
What are people to read when wearing Tefillin during Mivtzaim: During Mivtzaim, the people wearing Tefillin are to read all three Parshiyos of Shema.[1] At the very least they must read the first two Parshiyos of Shema.[2] If there is absolutely no time available, the person fulfills his obligation even […]
Saying the Parsha of Shema, Kadeish and Vehaya while wearing Tefillin
Saying the Parsha of Shema, Kadeish and Vehaya while wearing Tefillin: Parshiyos of Shema: One is required to recite the Parshiyos of Shema and Vehaya Im Shamoa while wearing Tefillin.[1] Nevertheless, if one already said Shema, he is not obligated to repeat specifically these Parshiyos when putting on the Tefillin […]
Davening and saying Shema with Tefillin
Davening and saying Shema with Tefillin: The Mitzvah:[1] One is obligated to wear Tefillin when he recites Shema and Shemoneh Esrei.[2] Thus, after[3] wearing the Tallis Gadol [prior to Shacharis] one is to wear the Tefillin.[4] [It ends up that one wears the Tefillin throughout the entire Shacharis prayer, due […]
One who takes from charity unjustifiably
One who takes from charity unjustifiably:[1] Anyone who is [financially stable and] does not need to take from charity and fools others to thinking that he is poor and thus takes charity from them, then he will not die without becoming poor, and needing the charity. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ [1] Michaber […]
Avoiding and refusing acceptance of charity
Avoiding and refusing charity: One who takes from charity unjustifiably:[1] Anyone who is [financially stable and] does not need to take from charity and fools others to thinking that he is poor and thus takes charity from them, then he will not die without becoming poor, and needing the charity. […]
The 39 Melachos
The 39 Melachos: Associated with food Charisha/Plowing Chofer/Digging Zeria/Planting Grafting Ketzira/harvest Picking off any food from its source of the ground Imur/Gathering of stalks Dush/Threshing Mifareik Zriyah/Winnowing Borer/Separating Curdling milk Techina/Grinding Cutting foods small Harkada/Sifting Lisha/Kneading Afiyah/baking Associated with clothes Geziza/shearing Libun/Whitening Niputz/Carding Tzevia/dyeing Teviyah/Weaving Asiyas Hanirin/Preparing the weaving board […]
The sin of Dovid and Batsheva
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Supplement on the sin of Dovid & Batsheva Introduction: Without doubt, the story of Dovid Hamelech and Batsheva is one of the most intriguing, gossipy, and captivating stories mentioned in Tanach. It leaves the reader both baffled and shocked […]
One who only has one Tefillin, Shel Yad or Shel Rosh
One who only has one Tefillin, Shel Yad or Shel Rosh:[1] If one only has one Tefillin, whether the Shel Yad or the Shel Rosh, he is to wear the Tefillin that is available. A blessing is to be recited over the Tefillin.[2] The same applies in a case that […]
Tefillin is the head of all Mitzvos
The head of all the Mitzvos:[1] Chazal state that the Mitzvah of Tefillin is connected to the entire Torah. The purpose of all Torah and Mitzvahs is to draw G-d’s unity down into the worlds. Although this is accomplished through fulfilling all Mitzvos, nevertheless by the Mitzvah of Tefillin has […]
Tefillin testify to the Shechina residing on the Jewish people
Testimony of Shechina: The Tefillin serve as a testimony that the Shechina resides on the Jewish people.[1] The Shelah Hakadosh[2] states as follows: After the destruction of Temple the Shechina continues to reside on the Jewish people in merit of the Tefillin. This is based on the Zohar[3] which states […]
The meaning of the word Tefillin
What is the meaning behind the word Tefillin? The word Tefillin comes from the word Pelila/Testimony, as the Tefillin are a testimony that the Divine presence dwells upon us.[1] Alternatively, the term Tefillin comes from the word Haflah which means unique, as the Jewish people are unique from amongst the […]
Good freinds versus bad friends-The negative and positive influence of social surroundings
Parshas Bamidbar: The negative and positive influence of social surroundings [Likkutei Sichos Vol. 33 p. 10] Parshas Bamidbar discusses the census taking of the Jewish people and the order of encampment of the tribes during their travel through the desert. On the description of the area of encampment of the […]
Changing locations in order to run away from the Yetzer Hara
Changing locations in order to run away from the Yetzer Hara:[1] At times, the Yetzer Hara tries to influence a person who is struggling in his spiritual service that the fault is in his location, and if he were to move then the struggles would end. While this may be […]
Emuna that one’s Tefilos have effect
Emuna that one’s Tefilos have effect:[1] The Baal Shem Tov taught that the main aspect of prayer is for one to believe that Hashem fills all the worlds and through his prayer, the Shechina is elevated. He is also to believe that as soon as he verbalizes his request from […]
Importance of friends in one’s spiritual growth
Purchasing a friend for spiritual growth:[1] Having a good friend which one can share his spiritual growth and Torah learning with is very important, and in one aspect is even more important than having a Rav. This can be derived from the Mishneh[2] which states that “One is to make […]
Mentioning the name of idols and foreign deities
Not to mention the name of idols and foreign deities: Giving it a derogatory name:[1] One is required to help eradicate idolatry and give idols and foreign deities a derogatory name. Swearing using its name:[2] One who swears in the name of an idol or foreign deity [transgresses a negative […]
Aliya Laregel-Visiting the Temple on a festival
Aliya Laregel-Visiting the Temple on a festival: The Mitzvah in Temple times:[1] In Temple times, it was a Biblical command for every man to visit the Temple on Yom Tov of the Shalosh Regalim, and bring with them a Karban Olah. This Mitzvah was formally known as the Mitzvah of […]
The Mitzvah of Teshuvah and its purpose
Parshas Naso The Mitzvah of Teshuvah and its purpose [Likkutei Sichos Vol. 37 p. 18] Parshas Naso discusses a number of Mitzvos, some of which are repetitious, having been already discussed in previous Parshiyos. One of these Mitzvos is the command associated with one who sinned against his fellow, […]
Parshas Naso-Likkutei Sichos-The Mitzvah of Teshuvah and its purpose
This Sicha is an excerpt from our Sefer Click here to buy Parshas Naso The Mitzvah of Teshuvah and its purpose [Likkutei Sichos Vol. 37 p. 18] Parshas Naso discusses a number of Mitzvos, some of which are repetitious, having been already discussed in previous Parshiyos. One of these Mitzvos is […]
Checklist & Summary of Halachos for Shavuos
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Shavuos Checklist: The days preceding Shavuos: Valuing time: The Rebbe notes of the Rebbe Rayatz that the period of time during the days preceding Shavuos were utterly precious to him and were hence used wisely. Shabbos Mivarchim […]
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Aliya Laregel-Visiting the Temple on a festival
* The article below is an excerpt from the above Sefer *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Buy in Paperback or Kindle Buy on Apple Books Purchase on our website WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email Aliya Laregel-Visiting the Temple on a festival: The Mitzvah in Temple times:[1] […]
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Lighting a Yartzite or Yizkor candle for Yom Tov
Today’s daily Halacha [4th of Sivan] is dedicated by the Dudovitz family in memory of Shaindel Sara Bas Yosef Hersh Halevi in memory of her Yartzite ת.נ.צ.ב.ה. Yartzite/Yizkar candle: It is customary to have a candle lit on the occasion of a Yartzite of a parent.[1] Likewise, many are […]
Lighting a Yartzite or Yizkor candle for Yom Tov
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Yartzite/Yizkar candle: It is customary to have a candle lit on the occasion of a Yartzite of a parent.[1] Likewise, many are accustomed to have a Yizkor candle lit during the days that Yizkor is recited.[2] When to light it:[3] It […]
Bringing small children to Shul
Bringing small children to Shul: [It is a Mitzvah and obligation upon a parent to educate his child to go to Shul and participate in a Minyan, once they have reached the age of Chinuch.[1]] One is to teach his young[2] children and educate them to answer Amen. From the […]
Kissing a child, relative, or friend in a Shul
Kissing in a Shul:[1] One is not to kiss his small children in Shul.[2] [This implies that it is however permitted to kiss older children, and other people, in Shul.[3] However, some Poskim[4] rule that in truth this applies to children of any age, and not specifically small children. Furthermore, […]
Why we eat dairy on Shavuos and must one wash on bread for the dairy meal
What are the reasons mentioned behind eating dairy products on Shavuos? Commemoration of Shtei Halechem:[1] Dairy products are eaten in commemoration of the Shtei Halechem offering, which consisted of two loaves [i.e. two meals], which were brought on Shavuos. We thus eat two meals with bread, one dairy and one […]
Parshas Bamidbar-Summary of the Parsha
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Bamidbar-Likkutei Sichos-The negative and positive influence of social surroundings
Check out our Amazon Sefarim Shop This article is an excerpt from the above Sefer WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Sponsor an Article Parshas Bamidbar: The negative and positive influence of social surroundings [Likkutei Sichos Vol. 33 p. 10] Parshas Bamidbar discusses the census taking of the Jewish people and the […]
Having a gentile turn on the heater or air conditioner on Shabbos
Having a gentile turn on the heater on Shabbos:[1] If it is a great need, such as on a very cold day or if one has small children and it is even mildly cold, then it is permitted to ask a gentile to turn on the heat whether on Shabbos […]
Amira Leakum-Having work done through a gentile on Yom Tov:
Amira Leakum-Having work done through a gentile on Yom Tov:[1] It is Rabbinically[2] forbidden to have a gentile perform a forbidden action on one’s behalf on Yom Tov, just as is forbidden on Shabbos.[3] Accordingly, all matters that are forbidden to do on Yom Tov is likewise forbidden to ask […]
The laws of Borer-Removing a solid from within a liquid
The laws of Borer-Removing a solid from within a liquid:[1] Small solids:[2] Small solids retain all the Borer restrictions with regards to removing them from liquid or vice versa. Thus, separating small pieces of onion, chicken, vegetables from soup contains the Borer restrictions. Likewise, removing a fly or hair from […]
The laws of Borer-Removing a solid from within a liquid
The laws of Borer-Removing a solid from within a liquid:[1] Small solids:[2] Small solids retain all the Borer restrictions with regards to removing them from liquid or vice versa. Thus, separating small pieces of onion, chicken, vegetables from soup contains the Borer restrictions. Likewise, removing a fly or hair from […]
Gentile and one in process of conversion keep Shabbos
May a gentile keep Shabbos?[1] It is forbidden for a gentile to keep Shabbos. It is forbidden for him to keep Shabbos even on a weekday. A gentile who keeps Shabbos is liable. May a gentile who is in the process of conversion keep Shabbos? A gentile who is […]
Nida/woman pouring or preparing water for Netilas Yadayim:
Nida/woman pouring or preparing water for Netilas Yadayim: May a Nida pour the water on a man’s hand for Netilas Yadayim?[1] It is permitted for a woman who is a Nida to wash one’s hands if it his daughter [or sister or mother[2]].[3] However, some Poskim[4] are stringent regarding a […]
Can a gentile pour or prepare the water for Netilas Yadayim?
Can a gentile pour or prepare the water for Netilas Yadayim?[1] It is permitted for a gentile to wash one’s hands.[2] However, some Poskim[3] are stringent regarding a gentile to not allow a gentile to wash his hands.[4] Practically, it is proper to be stringent like their words to not […]
Can a gentile pour the water on a person’s hands?
Can a gentile pour the water on a person’s hands?[1] It is permitted for a gentile to wash one’s hands.[2] However, some Poskim[3] are stringent regarding a gentile to not allow a gentile to wash his hands.[4] Practically, it is proper to be stringent like their words to not have […]
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Kevurah
Kevurah: A. Eulogy/Hesped:[1] One does not say a Hesped on Rosh Chodesh[2], unless the person is a Torah Sage, and his body is present at the time of the Hesped.[3] Some opinions[4] rule that a Hesped should not be said even on the night of Rosh Chodesh. B. Tziduk Hadin:[5] […]
Placing plants and trees in the Shul and in one’s home on Shavuos
Placing plants and trees in the Shul and in one’s home:[1] It is customary to spread plants[2] and stand trees[3] in Shul and in one’s house in honor of Shavuos. [However, some Poskim[4] abolished this custom due to it being simialr to the gentiles.[5] Other Poskim[6] defend its practice. Practically, […]
Placing plants and trees in the Shul and in one’s home on Shavuos
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Placing plants and trees in the Shul and in one’s home:[1] It is customary to spread plants[2] and stand trees[3] in Shul and in one’s house in honor of Shavuos. [However, some Poskim[4] abolished this custom due to it […]
Tosefes Rosh Chodesh
Tosefes Rosh Chodesh:[1] There is a Biblical command to add to the time of the Shabbos and holidays in both its entrance and exit.[2] This means that one is to take in the Holiday prior to sunset and delay the leave of the Holiday past nightfall. It is disputed whether […]
The reasons mentioned behind eating dairy products on Shavuos
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com What are the reasons mentioned behind eating dairy products on Shavuos? Commemoration of Shtei Halechem:[1] Dairy products are eaten in commemoration of the Shtei Halechem offering, which consisted of two loaves [i.e. two meals], which were brought on Shavuos. We […]
The names of the month
The names of the month:[1] A. The origin: The Yerushalmi[2] states that the names of the Hebrew months, Nissan, Iyar, Sivan etc, were brought down from Bavel, during the first exile [approximately in the 3200’s or 500 BC]. This teaches us that the names of the Hebrew months are not […]
8. The dispute of Rav Sadya Gaon [Rasag] and Rebbe Ahron Ben Meir of Eretz Yisrael
*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. * This article is an excerpt from the above Sefer Buy in Paperback or Kindle Buy on Apple Books Purchase on our website Hilchos Rosh Chodesh Learning Course + Semicha The dispute of Rav Sadya Gaon [Rasag] and Rebbe Ahron Ben […]
One versus two days of Rosh Chodesh
One versus two days of Rosh Chodesh: A. Why in some months do we celebrate Rosh Chodesh two days and in some months only one?[1] Above we explained why there are months which contain 29 days and months that contain 30 days. This however does not explain why we celebrate […]
Calculating the new moon and creating a calendar of months
Calculating the new moon and creating a calendar of months: As explained in the previous Halachos, calculating the Molad and the expected time of the appearance of the new moon, was part of the process of the sanctification even in the times of the Sanhedrin. However, in the times of […]
When is Rosh Chodesh?
When is Rosh Chodesh?[1] Rosh Chodesh is determined based on when the new orbit of the moon begins and when the new moon can be seen. This itself can be determined in one of two ways: a) Calculating the Molad and calculating as to when the moon can be seen, […]
Understanding the moon’s cycle
Understanding the moon’s cycle: A. The moons orbit and its dark/light periods: We all witness throughout the month the cycle of the moon going from being invisible [i.e. New Moon] to being a full moon and then once again to being invisible [i.e. New Moon]. What causes this change to […]
The power of water-The root of all pleasure
Water is root of Taanug:[1] Water is a compound that contains in it a great power of Taanug, pleasure. Although water in it of itself has no taste, nevertheless, it serves as the root of taste, and pleasure in all produce. All produce needs water in order to grow, and […]
Until when can the blessing of Asher Yatzar be recited
What is the law if one forgot to recite Asher Yatzar and went to the bathroom a second time?[1] One who relieved himself, and forgot to recite Asher Yatzar and then went to the bathroom a second time, is not required to recite Asher Yatzar twice after the second time. […]
Until when can Asher Yatzar be recited
What is the law if one forgot to recite Asher Yatzar and went to the bathroom a second time?[1] One who relieved himself, and forgot to recite Asher Yatzar and then went to the bathroom a second time, is not required to recite Asher Yatzar twice after the second time. […]
Bechukosaiy-Likkutei Sichos-The purpose of material blessing and reward
This Sicha is an excerpt from our Sefer Click here to buy Parshas Bechukosaiy The purpose of material blessing and reward (Likkutei Sichos Vol. 37 p. 79) Parshas Bechukosaiy discusses the rewards that await the Jewish people as a result of their fulfilment of Torah and Mitzvos. It’s quite interesting that the […]
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1. Property of the Levites: The houses of the Levites foiund within their cities may always be redeemed at anytime and return to the owner by Yovel. 2. Charity: One must give charity to a person who is in need. 3. Ribis: One may not lend money to Jew with […]
Parshas Behar-Summary of the Parsha
*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 Sign up for Daily Distribution Sponsor an Episode Parshas Behar Pesukim: 57 [Siman: חטיל] Haftorah: Yermiyahu 32:6-22[1] Number of Mitzvos: […]
Parshas Bechukosai-Summary of the Parsha
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com Parshas Bechukosai Pesukim: 78 [Siman: עזא] Haftorah: Yermiyahu 16:19-17:14 Number of Mitzvos: There are a total of 12 Mitzvos in Parshas Bechukosai; 7 positive commands and 5 negative commands. The following are the commands in the chronological […]
Bracha on heart of palm
Blessing over heart of palm:[1] The heart of palm, known in Hebrew as Kura, is the center of a palm tree’s main stem.[2] The blessing that is to be recited on the heart of the palm is Shehakol.[3] [However, this only applies towards the heart of a wild palm tree, […]
Requirement of Minyan by Kerias Hatorah
Requirement of Minyan by Kerias Hatorah:[1] One may not read from the Torah [with its blessings] with less than ten adult men above the age of Mitzvos.[2] Paying attention: At least ten men must be paying attention to the reading in order for the Minyan to be valid. If lost […]
Historical background of Yom Tov Torah reading
Background of Torah reading: Moshe Rabbeinu established for the Jewish people that on every Yom Tov one is to read the Torah portion dealing with that Holiday.[1] The Sages of the Mishneh and Gemara chose the exact portion of the Torah that is read on each holiday.[2] The amount of […]
Hallel on Yom Tov-Complete Hallel
Hallel: The obligation:[1] On each one of the Shalosh Regalim, [which includes, in the Diaspora, both days of Shavuos, the first two nights and days of Pesach, the nine days of Sukkos, including Shemini Atzeres, and also the eight days of Chanukah[2]], one is required to recite the complete Hallel […]
Divine revelation experienced during the Tikkun of Rav Yosef Karo and Rav Shlomo Alkabetz
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com The Divine revelation experienced during the Tikkun of Rav Yosef Karo and Rav Shlomo Alkabetz:[1] The following occurrence was jotted down by Rav Shlomo Alkabetz in a letter attained by the Shlah Hakadosh:[2] Know, that I and the Chassid [Rav […]
Siyum Misechta
Siyum Misechta:[1] The making of a Siyum:[2] When one completes a Misechta it is a Mitzvah to rejoice and hold a [public[3]] festive meal for the occasion. [One may make several meals, throughout several days in honor of the Siyum.[4]] The status of the meal:[5] The festive meal held for […]
Destroying a fruit tree
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy here Destroying a tree:[1] A. Destroying a fruit bearing tree:[2] The prohibition and danger: It is Biblically forbidden to unjustifiably destroy a [healthy] fruit bearing tree due to the prohibition of Bal Tashchis, as explained above.[3] Furthermore, in addition to the […]
Destroying a tree
Destroying a tree:[1] Destroying a fruit bearing tree:[2] The prohibition and danger: It is Biblically forbidden to unjustifiably destroy a [healthy] fruit bearing tree due to the prohibition of Baal Tashchis, as explained above.[3] Furthermore, in addition to the prohibition of Baal Tashchis associated with destroying a fruit bearing tree, […]
The laws of Bal Tashchis
The laws of Bal Tashchis: The prohibition:[1] The same way that one must be careful with his body not to cause it loss, or harm, or damage, so too one must be careful with one’s possessions to not cause it loss or harm or damage.[2] Anyone who damages an […]
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May one charge a fee or fine for a delayed payment?
* 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/217455908 May one charge a fee for a delayed payment?[1] Business transaction: It is permitted for one […]
Forgot Shehechiyanu in Kiddush
Forgot Shehechiyanu during Pesach Kiddush:[1] One who forgot to recite the blessing of Shehechiyanu during Kiddush, prior to drinking the wine, is to recite it afterwards, immediately upon remembering. Even if he only remembered the next day, he is to recite Shehechiyanu. [It may be recited even without a cup […]
When is the Yartzite of David Hamelech?
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 7. The Yartzite of David Hamelech: The Babylonian Talmud[1] states that Dovid Hamelech passed away on Shabbos [towards the time of Mincha[2]]. The Jerusalem Talmud[3] states that Dovid passed away on Shavuos. The Midrash[4] states that in that year […]
The world that Machaneh Michael/Garviel/Rafael are found
In which world is Machaneh Michael/Garviel/Rafael found?[1] In each world of Beriya, Yetzira, and Assiya the four camps of angels exist. The camp of Michael, who is a camp of myriads of angels led by the arch angel Michael, exists in Beriya, and a second camp exists in Yetzira, and […]
Fifty gates of Bina
Fifty gates of Bina:[1] There are fifty levels of Bina, understanding. These fifty gates exist both in Kedusha and in Kelipa. When the Jewish people were in Egypt, they entered into the depths of evil, close to the 50th gate, and Hashem had to remove us from all these gates […]
Incest-Why did the Torah prohibit marriage/relations with Arayos/relatives?
Why did the Torah prohibit marriage/relations with Arayos/relatives? Various reasons are offered in Mefarshim. Some[1] explain relations with relatives were forbidden being that relatives are constantly found in one’s vicinity, and Hashem desires man to diminish his habit of sexual practice. If relations were permitted with relatives, man would often […]
Arla by tree of gentile
Do the laws of Arla apply to the fruits of a gentile owned tree? May a Jew eat the fruits of the first three years from a gentile owned tree?[1] The fruits of all trees contain the Biblical Arla prohibition, whether the tree is owned by a Jew or a […]
May one fulfill the blessing through hearing another person reciting it if a Minyan is not present?
May one fulfill the blessing through hearing another person reciting it if a Minyan is not present? Yes. There is no requirement to have a Minyan present in order to be Yotzei a blessing with another person.[1] Nonetheless, when a Minyan is not present, it is better for each person […]
4. What is better-To say the blessing on one’s own or to be Yotzei with another/Chazan?
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Arrived to Shul right before Shemoneh Esrei of Maariv
What is one to do if he arrived to Shul right before Shemoneh Esrei of Maariv?[1] One who entered a Minyan who already completed Kerias Shema and are now ready to Daven Shemoneh Esrei, he is to Daven Shemoneh Esrei with the Minyan, and [immediately[2]] after Davening he is to […]
Laws of Hesped/Eulogies
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Eulogy/Hesped:[1] The law: It is a great Mitzvah to properly eulogize the deceased.[2] Whoever cries upon the death of a Kosher Jew, Hashem counts the tears and places them in his supernal treasure chest. Whoever is lax in eulogizing a Kosher Jew […]
Are children obligated to recite the Shema?
Are children obligated to recite the Shema?[1] Below age of Chinuch:[2] A child who is below the age of Chinuch is exempt from reciting Keiras Shema [by night and day].[3] Above age of Chinuch: A son who has reached the age of Chinuch is obligated in Shema [of both morning […]
Blessing children on Friday night:
Blessing children on Friday night: It is an old age custom for parents and Rabbis to bless their children and students with Birchas Kohanim on Friday night.[1] Doing so does not transgress the prohibition[2] against a non-Kohen reciting Birchas Kohanim[3], although it is forbidden for the person to raise his […]
Non-Kohanim reciting Birchas Kohanim and performing Nesias Kapayim:
Non-Kohanim reciting Birchas Kohanim and performing Nesias Kapayim:[1] It is forbidden for a non-Kohen to perform Nesias Kapayim. A non-Kohen who performs Neisas Kapayim transgresses a Biblical positive command.[2] This applies even if the non-Kohen performs Nesias Kapayim together with the other Kohanim.[3] [This applies even if the non-Kohen does […]
Stepping on egg shells
The mystical danger of stepping on egg shells:[1] One who steps on egg shells endangers himself to receive Tzaraas/leprosy. [Although many of the Talmudic, and even codified warnings of mystical dangers are no longer followed today[2], practically, many people are accustomed to abstaining from stepping on egg shells even today. […]
Peeled eggs, onions and garlic left overnight
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Using a peeler on Shabbos
May one use a peeler to peel fruits and vegetables on Shabbos?[1] Inedible peels:[2] Those fruits and vegetable which majority of people do not eat together with the peel, and it is rather removed and discarded prior to eating, according to all opinions, it is [Biblically[3]] forbidden to use a […]
Giving Halachic rulings under the influence of alcohol or other substance
Giving Halachic rulings under the influence of alcohol or other substance:[1] Every person must beware not to give a Halachic ruling when under the influence of wine or other alcoholic beverages [or even non-alcoholic beverage which has slightly blurred his mind[2]]. [The same applies for one who is in a […]
Does baby formula require a Hashgacha?
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Does baby formula require a Hashgacha?[1] Baby formula which serves as an alternative to breast milk contain various Kashrus concerns including, non-Kosher milk and non-Kosher animal products which are used to create the vital nutrients necessary for the infant.[2] Accordingly, […]
Goyishe music-Listening to music of gentile
* This article is an excerpt from the above Sefer Buy in Paperback or Kindle Buy on Apple Books Purchase on our website *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. WhatsApp Facebook Twitter Telegram Sign up for Daily Distribution Sponsor an Episode Donate Gentile[1] music and lullabies:[2] The […]
Eating Chametz in meal that extends past nightfall on Achron Shel Pesach
If one’s meal [i.e. Seudas Moshiach] on the last day of Pesach continues past nightfall, may one eat Chametz during this meal?[1] One whose meal on the last day of Pesach continued into Motzei Yom Tov, until after Tzeis Hakochavim, is now permitted to eat Chametz during his meal [prior […]
The three types of Divine sparks that fell into this world
The three levels of sparks that fell:[1] There are three levels of Divine sparks that fell into the Kelipos. The first level is the sparks of Kedusha that fell from Tohu as a result of the breakage of the vessels. There were a total of 288 general sparks that fell […]
May one polish his shoes?
May one polish his shoes?[1] Some Poskim[2] rule it is permitted to polish shoes during Chol Hamoed.[3] Other Poskim[4] rule it is forbidden to polish shoes during Chol Hamoed.[5] Some of these Poskim[6] however permit doing so through a gentile. Practically, many are accustomed to avoid doing so.[7] According to […]
May one clean a stain from his clothing?
May one clean a stain from his clothing?[1] Some Poskim[2] rule it is forbidden to clean individual stains from a clothing, even though one will not launder the entire clothing in the process.[3] Other Poskim[4] rule it is permitted to clean an individual stain and one may even use laundry […]
May one go fishing on Chol Hamoed?
May one go fishing on Chol Hamoed?[1] Commercial fishing and fishing for food purposes: It is permitted to go fishing during Chol Hamoed if one’s intent in doing so is to eat the fish during the Moed.[2] There is no limit as to how many fish one may catch, and […]
Does Charcoal require a Hashgacha for Pesach?
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Pesach Barbecue-Does Charcoal require a Hashgacha for Pesach? Charcoal briquettes: Charcoal briquettes [square shaped manufactured charcoal, typically used for barbecues] are compressed together using a starch binder, most notably corn or wheat starch.[1] Accordingly, it is proper for one to […]
By what time does the Afikoman have to be eaten by?
* This article is an excerpt from the above Sefer Shop Now *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. WhatsApp Facebook Twitter Telegram By what time does the Afikoman have to be eaten by?[1] One must beware to eat the Afikoman prior to midnight.[2] [Although if he did […]
By what time must one eat the Matzah during the Seder?
By when must one eat the Matzah [of Motzi Matzah] on the night of the Seder?[1] One is required to fulfill the Mitzvah of eating Matzah prior to midnight.[2] [If one eats the Matzah only after midnight, some Poskim[3] rule he does not fulfill his obligation and has thus lost […]
