⚖️ Daily Halacha: The mitzvah of Ve’ahavta Lere’acha Kamocha – Its Meaning or Definition

The mitzvah of “Ve’ahavta Lere’acha Kamocha”[1] The Command: It is a positive command in the Torah for one to love every Jew as himself as the verse[2] states “Ve’ahavta lere’acha kamocha”. [This Mitzvah is counted among the Taryag Mitzvos.[3] Anyone who transgresses one of the prohibitions between people—such as stealing […]

⚖️Daily Halacha: Lo Sachmod – The objects and items of which the coveting prohibition applies to

Lo Sachmod – The objects and items of which the coveting prohibition applies to:[1] Introduction & Background Laws The Issur of Lo Sachmod and Lo Sisaveh: The Torah prohibits jealousy and the coveting of another person’s possessions, as articulated in the Tenth of the Ten Commandments. The Poskim[2] clarify that […]

⚖️Daily Halacha: Lesafos Issur Beyadayaim – Assisting a child in transgressing a prohibition

Lisfos Issur Beyadayaim – Assisting a child in transgressing a prohibition:[1]   Introduction: The mitzvah of chinuch—educating a child to observe Torah and mitzvot and reprimanding a child who transgresses a prohibition—is, in general, a Rabbinic obligation only upon the child’s father, and only after the child has reached the […]

⚖️ Daily Halacha: The Geder of Davar Lach versus Davar Yaveish: May one reheat a wet and moist food on Shabbos-How wet is considered wet

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⚖️ Daily Halacha: Borrowing Tefillin-May one use another person’s Tefillin without permission?

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⚖️Daily Halacha: Accidentally said Mashiv Haruach or Visein Tal Umatar Livracha in summer after the first day of Pesach

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⚖️ Daily Halacha: Medicine and vitamins – Must it be Kosher for Pesach & Links for Medicine list

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Daily Halacha: The laws of Pesach – Summary & Review – Part 7 – Bittul Chametz – Nullifying the Chametz

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Daily Halacha: The 39 Melachos – Part 1: The Source & Background

The 39 Melachos – Part 1: Background[1] It is widely recognized that Halacha identifies thirty‑nine primary Melachos—categories of creative labor—that are prohibited on Shabbos. These thirty‑nine Melachos constitute the full scope of the Torah’s prohibition against performing melachah on the seventh day. Although the Torah[2] commands us to refrain from […]

Daily Halacha: Where to Insert Yaaleh Veyavo When Remembered at Any Stage Prior to Finishing Shemoneh Esrei

Table of Contents Remembering Yaaleh Veyavo Before Completing Shemoneh Esrei – Where to Insert Yaaleh Veyavo When Remembered at Any Stage Prior to Finishing Shemoneh Esrei:[1] Regarding one who accidentally omitted Yaaleh Veyavo, halachah distinguishes carefully between remembering before concluding a blessing, after concluding it but before beginning the next, […]

Daily Halacha: Peshara versus Din: How Dinei Torah’s come to their verdicts – Strict law versus compromise – Part 1

Peshara versus Din: How Dinei Torah’s come to their verdicts – Strict law versus compromise – Part 1:[1] Bringing a dispute before a Beis Din (Adjudication) is the formal halachic framework for resolving monetary claims between Jews. The Torah’s civil code—Choshen Mishpat—is grounded in rigorous standards of evidence and tightly […]

Daily Halacha: Halacha at the Table: Women Serving Men and Being Served by Waitresses (Tuesday, 23rd Shevat)

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Daily Halacha: From Sinai to Your Shabbos Table: The Biblical Roots of Kiddush – Part 1 (Thursday, 18th Shevat)

Table of Contents The Biblical Mitzvah of Kiddush – Sanctifying the Shabbos – Its Source, Meaning, and Fulfillment: The mitzvah of making Kiddush on Friday night is one of the most beloved and enduring traditions in Jewish life. It is widely observed across the full spectrum of Jewish sects, including […]

Daily Halacha: The Prohibition of Mimtzo Cheftzecha – Preparing for Forbidden Post‑Shabbos Work (Thursday, 11th Shevat)

The Prohibition of Mimtzo Cheftzecha – Preparing for Forbidden Post‑Shabbos Work:[1] The topic of preparing on Shabbos for activities that will take place after Shabbos is multifaceted and intersects with several distinct halachic prohibitions. As a general rule, it is forbidden to engage in preparations on Shabbos for anything that […]

Daily Halacha: From Hors d’Oeuvres to “Audirbs”: After-Blessings for Pre‑Meal Snacks (Sunday, 7th Shevat)

Join Our Virtual Community – Receive Daily Learning PDF Table of Contents Foods – Reciting an After Blessing for Foods Consumed Before a Meal:[1] Eating to Stimulate Appetite [i.e. Parparos, Hors d’Oeuvre, “audirbs”, Starters, and Appetizers]:[2] All appetizers [i.e. Parparos], such as a variety of sweets [i.e. chocolate, or Mezonos […]

Daily Halacha: The recitation of Hodu, Patach Eliyahu, and Yedid Nefesh before Mincha on Erev Shabbos (Thursday, 4th Shevat)

Join Our Virtual Torah Study Community & Receive Daily Learning Content Table of Contents The recitation of Hodu, Patach Eliyahu, and Yedid Nefesh before Mincha on Erev Shabbos: Hodu – Psalm 107:[1] According to a custom attributed to the Baal Shem Tov, it is customary to recite Psalm 107 prior […]

Daily Halacha: Going above the letter of the Law in Hilchos Yichud: Taking a stringent approach even when not necessary (Tuesday, 2nd Shevat)

Table of Contents Going above the letter of the Law: Taking a stringent approach even when not necessary The Michaber[1] states unequivocally: “A person must distance themselves greatly from women”, emphasizing that in addition to the detail prohibitions and regulations relating to the opposite gender, every individual must exert maximum […]

Daily Halacha: Reciting an After Blessing for Beverages Consumed Before a Meal (Sunday, 29th Teves)

Table of Contents Reciting an After Blessing for Beverages Consumed Before a Meal:[1] The general rule: Any non-alcoholic beverage consumed prior to a meal requires the recitation of the after-blessing, Borei Nefashos, to be recited prior to the meal [i.e. before washing hands for Hamotzi], if one has drunk a […]

Daily Halacha: Salting Hot Foods on Shabbos: Halachic Considerations and Guidelines (Thursday, 26th Teves)

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Daily Halacha: The Value of a Peruta & How to Calculate Todays Price (Wednesday, 25th Teves)

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Daily Halacha: Pas Palter – Must commercially baked bread be Pas Yisrael and why many are lenient (Monday, 23rd Teves)

Pas Palter-Must commercially baked bread be Pas Yisrael:[1] Many of us are familiar with the prohibition against eating bread baked by a gentile, known as Pas Akum. Many of us also know the concept of Pas Yisroel, which stems from this prohibition. Yet, in practice, many people are lenient and […]

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 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 Halacha: Putting on Tefillin: Should It Be Done Standing or Sitting? (Sunday, 15th Teves)

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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 Halacha: New Years in Halacha – Wishes, Greetings, Parties, and Gifts (Wednesday, 11th Teves)

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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 […]