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: 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 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 Halacha – Hei Teves: 1) Bayis Malei Sefarim-The positive command to purchase Torah Sefarim; 2) Tachanun 3) Studying Beis Yosef and Mishneh Berurah (Thursday 5th Teves)

Buy Now WhatsApp Facebook Twitter Telegram Sign up for Daily Distribution Sponsor an Episode Table of Contents Bayis Malei Sefarim-The Mitzvah of purchasing Torah books Bayis Malei Sefarim-The Mitzvah of purchasing Torah books:[1] Today [being that writing the oral Torah has become permitted[2]] it is a Mitzvah [and Biblical obligation[3]] […]

Daily Halacha: Making a Bracha Over Food in English – Is It Permissible And Should It Be Encouraged Until Hebrew Proficiency Is Achieved? (Tuesday, 3rd Teves)

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Daily Halacha – Rosh Chodesh Teves Chanukah: Two versus one day, Birthdays, Meal, Davening, Kerias Hatorah order (Sunday, 1st Teves)

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Daily Halacha – Until what time at night may one light the Chanukah candles with a blessing? (Tuesday, 26th Kisleiv)

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Daily Halacha – Chanukah Prayers – The Order of Davening: Tachanun, Avel, Al Hanissim, Hallel, Kerias Hatorah (Monday, 25th Kisleiv)

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Daily Halacha – Megilas Antiochus – Background, Authenticity, and Content (Sunday, 24th Kisleiv)

Buy Now WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email Table of Contents  Megilas Antiochus-Background, Authenticity, and Content:[1] Megillas Antiochus is a historical record of the events that surrounded the Chanukah miracle. Its various names: Megillas Antiochus is also known by the names of: Megillas Chanukah, Megillas Beis Chashmonai[2], and Megillas Yevanis. […]

Daily Halacha – Mivtza Chanukah – The Rebbe’s Chanukah Campaigns, including Public Menorah lightings, Distributing Menorah’s and Sufganiyot, Gathering Children, Torah Study, and Farbrengens (Thursday 21st Kisleiv)

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Daily Halacha: Where is one to light the candles if he is eating by a friend or relative on one of the nights of Chanukah? (Wednesday 20th Kisleiv)

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Safety precautions for Chanukah lighting – Relevant Laws (Daily Halacha, Tuesday 19th Kisleiv)

Buy Now WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email Safety precautions for Chanukah lighting-Relevant laws: A. Introduction: Unfortunately, the month of December is recorded to have the greatest number of house fires throughout different countries in the world, many of which are attributed towards religious lightings which were left unsupervised. Being irresponsible […]

Daily Halacha Wednesday 13th kisleiv: Do We Always Go After the Nitva for Choosing a Beis Din? The Nitva’s right to choose the Beis Din and its limitations

Selecting a Beis Din – The party responsible for selection [Nitva versus Toveia] and the necessity of litigating in the local court:[1] The process of selecting a Beis Din (rabbinical court) is a critical step in resolving disputes within the framework of Jewish law. Central to this process is determining […]

Daily Halacha Tuesday 12th Kisleiv: Yerushas Haba’al – The Inheritance Rights of a Husband Regarding His Late Wife’s Estate

Yerushas Haba’al – The Inheritance Rights of a Husband Regarding His Late Wife’s Estate:[1] The question of a husband inheriting his wife’s estate becomes particularly relevant in modern contexts where women often hold significant independent financial assets. These assets can arise from various sources, such as: Pre-Marital Earnings – Funds […]

Daily Halacha Monday 11th Kisleiv: The Prohibition of Ribis Relevant to Returning non-consumable Borrowed Items [i.e. a car, tools, Bicycle, clothing, books, etc] with an added benefit

The Prohibition of Ribis Relevant to Returning non-consumable Borrowed Items [i.e. a car, tools, Bicycle, clothing, books, etc] with an added benefit: The prohibition of ribis forbids a borrower from returning more than what was originally borrowed, whether in quantity, quality, or added benefit. This principle ensures that no extra […]

Hilchos Shabbos Table Learning for the Family: Drinking after candle lighting; How much to drink by Kiddush; Separating Yogurt cups

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Daily Halacha Tuesaday 5th Kisleiv: Kosher Novels – A Halachic Guide to Novels & Permitted versus Forbidden Literature

Kosher Novels – A Halachic Guide to Novels & Permitted versus Forbidden Literature Kosher Novels – A Halachic Guide to Novels & Permitted versus Forbidden Literature:[1] Background: Contemporary literature offers a vast array of genres, but many popular novels today contain themes that pose significant spiritual and ethical challenges. Romance […]

Daily Halacha Sunday 3rd Kisleiv – Halachic Botany: When a Plant Becomes Ha’eitz and the proper blessing on Bananas, Berries, and other fruits

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Does baby formula require a Hashgacha?

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אני מאורסת/Ani Meureset! The issue with using the term Eirusin for an engagement

May a Chasan, Kallah, and their acquaintances, use the term Eirusin in reference to their engagement? [i.e. אני מאורסת/Ani Meureset; Seudat Eirusin; Mesibat Eirusin, etc] Background: In the original Talmudic and Halachic definition, the term Eirusin, or Meureses, refers to a Halachic stage of actual marriage, in which the wife […]

Seder Netilas Yadayim Shacharis – How to wash hands in the morning according to Chabad tradition

Seder Netilas Yadayim Shacharis – The prescribed method for morning hand washing (Netilas Yadayim) according to Chabad tradition, including alternative halachic opinions: In this article, we will explore the practical steps of washing hands in the morning according to the Chabad tradition, reviewing each stage from beginning to end. Our […]

Daily Halacha Thursday 15th Marcheshvan: May one open cans of food on Shabbos [Canned tuna; sardines; corn; chickpea; tomato sauce; canned fruit, etc.]?

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Daily Halacha Wednesday 14th MarChesvan: No cursing – The Torah’s Prohibition Against Wishing Misfortune to a Fellow Jew

No cursing – The Torah’s Prohibition Against Wishing Misfortune to a Fellow Jew:[1] Many people mistakenly believe that the Torah’s prohibition against cursing is limited to the use of vulgar or offensive language—what we commonly call “curse words” or “swear words.” While such speech is certainly discouraged under the general […]

Daily Halacha Tuesday 13th MarChesvan: Biblical vs. Rabbinical Yichud: Definitions, Distinctions, and Halachic Practice

  Is the Prohibition of Yichud Biblical or Rabbinical and what are its practical ramifications?[1] The prohibition of Yichud is debated among Halachic authorities as to whether it is a Biblical or rabbinical status. The Talmud[2] explicitly states that the Yichud prohibition of an Erva comes from the Torah and […]

Daily Halacha Sunday 11th Marcheshvan: Guidelines for Educating Children in Reciting Blessings: Age, Cleanliness, Teaching Methods, and Answering Amen

Guidelines for Educating Children in Reciting Blessings: Age, Cleanliness, Teaching Methods, and Answering Amen: Age of Chinuch for Brachos: Before blessings – From what age must one begin educating his child to recite blessings prior to eating?[1] Once the child is old enough to understand the concept of a blessing, […]

Daily Halacha Thursday 8th Marcheshvan: Hilchos Shabbos Table Learning: Honoring Shabbos (Kavod Shabbos), Baking Challahs, & Shabbos Menu 🕯️🍞

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Daily Halacha Wednesday 7th Marcheshvan: Saying Visein Tal Umatar if travel to or from Eretz Yisrael between 7th MarCheshvan and 5th of December

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Daily Halacha Tuesday 6th Marcheshvan: Is It Permitted to Lend or borrow Money with Interest to or from a non-Frum Jew?

Table of Contents Is It Permitted to Lend or borrow Money with Interest to or from a non-Frum Jew?[1] In today’s modern economic landscape, it is increasingly common for observant Jews to engage in business transactions with secular or non-observant Jewish individuals. These interactions often involve financial arrangements that include […]

Daily Halacha Sunday 4th Marcheshvan: The importance of saying Tachanun and its function in the prayer

The importance of saying Tachanun and its function in the prayer:[1] It is widely observed in many Shuls that the recitation of Tachanun is often approached with reluctance. Many congregants express reservations regarding its announcement, frequently citing concerns about its length or solemn character. There is a discernible readiness to […]

Daily Halacha Tuesday 29th Tishreiy: Aborting a Jewish fetus – Termination of Pregnancy in Cases of Fetal Medical Anomaly and Genetic Mutations

Aborting a Jewish fetus – Termination of Pregnancy in Cases of Fetal Medical Anomaly and Genetic Mutations:[1] The decision to terminate a pregnancy due to fetal medical anomalies or genetic mutations is one of the most emotionally and ethically complex challenges a Jewish couple may face. This article explores the […]

After Sukkos summary of laws: Isru Chag, Tachanun, asking for rain, Sechach and Daled Minim after Sukkos, Shabbos Bereishis, Kiddush during the seventh hour

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The walking regulations on Shabbos

Check out our Amazon Sefarim Shop WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Sponsor an Article https://vimeo.com/264402923   The walking regulations on Shabbos:[1] The prohibition: The verse[2] states “Im Tashiv Mishabbos Raglecha…Vechibadeto Meiasos Derachecha etc/If from walking you will rest and honor Shabbos by not doing weekday activity.” From here the Sages[3] learned […]

Checking Mezuzos and Tefillin in Elul and Guidelines to be followed when sending Tefillin and Mezuzos for checking

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Guidelines and restrictions regarding communication with a former spouse

Guidelines and restrictions regarding communication with a former spouse: The Halachic issues: Contrary to popular belief and societal norms, not only do there exist communication restrictions between an ex-husband and wife according to Jewish law, but furthermore they are actually stricter in nature. Meaning, in addition to the regular interaction […]

Shabbos Nachamu-Laws & Customs

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