Delaying marriage past 20 due to learning Torah: If one is involved in Torah learning and toils in it, and fears to marry a woman lest he be required to toil after sustenance and thus nullify his Torah learning, then it is permitted for him to delay getting married [even […]
By what age must one get married and may one delay marriage for the sake of Torah learning
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How early may one marry according to Halacha and what is the suggested age
At what age is a man to get married?[1] A. The minimum age of Marriage: Child marriages-Marrying prior to 13 years old:[2] Prior to 13 years of age, a boy may not get married, as it is considered like promiscuity.[3] It is thus forbidden to wed a boy to a […]
Women wearing Tefillin
Women:[1] Women are exempt from wearing Tefillin.[2] Furthermore, they are to be protested against doing so.[3] ______________________________________________________________________________ [1] 38/3; Michaber 38/3; Mishneh Brachos 20 Male slaves: Male slaves follow the same law as women and are exempt from Tefillin. [Admur ibid] [2] The reason: As Tefillin is a time dependent […]
The source of physical beauty of a woman
The source of physical beauty of a woman:[1] The beauty of a woman derives from the Sefira of Tiferes. It is a sign and omen of the Divine beauty found above in Atzilus. When a spark of the beauty of Tiferes of Atzilus resides on a person, it becomes expressed […]
Having a pair of night Tzitzis
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What is the true purpose of Judaism? Personal spiritual growth, or elevating one’s surroundings?
Parshas Shlach The sin of the Meraglim [Based on Likkutei Sichos Parshas Shlach Vol. 2; 4; 18; 28; 33 [1st and 2nd Sicha] Without doubt, one of the most fascinating stories in Chumash is the story of the Meraglim. They have become infamously known for their speaking of Lashon […]
Parshas Shlach-Likkutei Sichos-The sin of the Meraglim
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Why Yaakov chose the beauty of Rachel
The beauty of Rachel Imeinu:[1] The verse states that when Yaakov Avinu saw Rachel he ran towards her and kissed her. The Midrash states that Yaakov intended to attach himself to her beauty. Knowing the great spiritual level of Yaakov Avinu, it seems strange that Yaakov would act in such […]
Benefiting from Yom Tov transgression
Maaseh Yom Tov: If one transgressed a prohibition on Yom Tov, may he benefit from that item?[1] A Biblical prohibition: If one transgressed a Biblical command on Yom Tov, some Poskim[2] rule it is forbidden for anyone to receive benefit from the item on Yom Tov, just as is the […]
Doing Melacha for a gentile or animal
Doing Melacha for a gentile or animal:[1] All the Melachos of Ochel Nefesh were only permitted to be performed for the need of the eating of a Jew. It is however [Biblically] forbidden to perform Melacha of Ochel Nefesh for the sake of feeding a gentile or animal.[2] This applies […]
Machshirei Ochel Nefesh
Machshirei Ochel Nefesh-Must directly be done for the sake of food:[1] Meleches Ochel Nefesh may only be done if it is not defined as Machshirei Ochel Nefesh, or is defined as Machshirei Ochel Nefesh but could not have been done before Yom Tov.[2] This means that food related Melacha may […]
Doing Melacha for after Yom Tov
Biblical and Rabbinical regulation-Food must be able to be benefited from on Yom Tov and is done for the sake of Yom Tov:[1] All the Melachos of Ochel Nefesh were only permitted to be performed on Yom Tov for the sake of benefiting from it on Yom Tov. It is […]
Why Hashem prohibited Melacha on Yom Tov
Why Hashem prohibited Melacha on Yom Tov?[1] The purpose of Yom Tov is for the Jewish people to remember the great miracles that Hashem performed for them and their forefathers, and for them to give over this history to their children and grandchildren. This is why the Torah prohibited one […]
The permitted and prohibited Melachos on Yom Tov
The permitted and prohibited Melachos on Yom Tov Introduction: One of the more difficult subjects in Halacha is knowing the permitted and forbidden works relevant on Yom Tov. This applies even if one is well versed in the laws of Shabbos, as while Yom Tov follows some of the […]
How to Daven with emotion
How to Daven with emotion:[1] How does one Daven with emotion? With an arousal of love and fear of G-d? With fervor and concentration? Certainly, this cannot be accomplished if one grabs and quickly wears his Tallis and Tefillin without any prior preparation. One must first learn a chapter of […]
Stealing as a joke
Stealing as a joke:[1] It is forbidden to steal even if one plans to return it immediately afterwards.[2] It is forbidden to steal even if one has no intent at all to cause pain to the owner and is stealing the item [temporarily] merely out of jest [and plans to […]
Until when during the day may one put on Tefillin?
Until when during the day may one put on Tefillin?[1] One is not to put on Tefillin after the start of sunset [i.e. Bein Hashmashos].[2] Q&A If one did not put on Tefillin the entire day, may he do so after sunset, before Tzeis Hakochavim? If one did not […]
Women and girls singing in areas that men can hear
May girls/women sing in private if their voices can be heard to the outside? At an event, such as a Farbrengen, is it permitted for women to sing even though their voices can be heard to the outside? As stated above, it is forbidden for men to listen to a […]
Kol Isha – Men listening to women sing
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5. The Blessing of Hagafen over wine exempting the blessing of other liquids
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Saying the name of Yoshkeh
May one say the name Jesus or Yeshu? From the letter of the law, it is permitted to recite the name Jesus or Yeshu.[1] It is likewise permitted to write these names, as we find Gedolei Yisrael who wrote these names in their Sefarim.[2] Nevertheless, despite the letter of the […]
Saying the name Yoshkeh and other names of christianity
May one say the name Jesus or Yeshu? From the letter of the law, it is permitted to recite the name Jesus or Yeshu.[1] It is likewise permitted to write these names, as we find Gedolei Yisrael who wrote these names in their Sefarim.[2] Nevertheless, despite the letter of the […]
Must one wait six hours between eating meat and milk?
Must one wait six hours between eating meat and milk? It is a Rabbinical obligation to separate one’s meat and dairy meals from each other.[1] It is disputed amongst Poskim as to how the two meals are to be separated. Some Poskim[2] rule one is Rabbinically required to wait six […]
Yisrael Saba versus Yisrael Zuta
Yisrael Saba versus Yisrael Zuta:[1] In Kabala we find two concepts of the name Yisrael. One is called the Old Yisrael, or Yisrael Saba, and the second is called the small Yisrael, or Yisrael Zuta. Yisrael Saba refers to the level of Nehiy of Chochma of Atzilus as it descends […]
The order of getting dressed
Which clothing is one to wear first?[1] The custom amongst Chassidim and G-d fearing Jews is to get dressed from top to bottom.[2] Thus one is to first wear the Yarmulke[3], then the undershirt, Tzitzis, shirt and then the underwear, pants, socks and shoes. The custom amongst Ashkenazi Jewry is […]
True humility versus false humility
Parshas Behalosecha What is true humility? [Likkutei Sichos Vol. 13 p. 30 and 38 p. 40] The conclusion of Parshas Behalosecha discusses the episode of Lashon Hara spoken against Moshe by Miriam and Ahron. Miriam and her brother Ahron spoke amongst themselves regarding Moshe’s estrangement from his wife and […]
Behaalosecha-Likkutei Sichos-What is True Humility?
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Learning how to end a feud or argument
From a letter of the Rebbe:[1] Whenever there are two parties in argument over a matter in this physical world, it is nearly impossible for one party to be completely correct, and the other party to be completely at fault. Every party has at least some wrongdoing that needs amending. […]
Squeezing fruits into foods on Shabbos
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
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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 […]
Development of Halacha from Sinai to modern times-Lecture 5-Separation between meat and dairy
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Aliya Laregel-Visiting the Temple on a festival
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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
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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 […]
