Donate Parshas Vayikra Knowing ones hidden evil Compiled from the following sources: Likkutei Sichos Vol. 3 p. 201 Parshas Vayikra is the first of a long set of Parshiyos which discuss the bringing of the sacrifices to the altar. There are various types of sacrifices that can be […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Using a rubber hot water bottle on Shabbos to relieve pain
Question: [Thursday, 7th Adar 2, 5782] I am suffering from stomach pains and the only thing that seems to relieve the pain is a hot water heating bag. My question is regarding if I may use this on Shabbos, and if yes, may I fill it up with hot water […]
Summary Hilchos Purim-Part 4-Megillah reading laws 2
Donate Summary of laws-Megillah reading-Part 4: Refraining from talking during the reading: Once the blessing has been recited, it is forbidden to speak from that point and on until the reading is completed, and the final blessing is recited. This applies for both the reader and the listener. One who […]
From the Rav’s Desk: A father reciting Kaddish for a child who passed away r”l
Question: [Tuesday, 5th Adar 2, 5782] One of our older children unfortunately passed away r”l? Should/May I be saying Kaddish for him, for my child? Answer: If the child did not leave any male offspring, then this matter depends on the status of your parents [i.e. if alive, or […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Removing damaging weeds from a potted plant during Shemita
Question: [Monday 4th Adar 2, 5782] I live in Eretz Yisrael and have a potted plant on my windowsill which is growing a type of wild flower that is very damaging to the plant. May I remove it? Answer: Yes, you may. It is best to kill the weed […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Saying Shalom in the changing room of a Mikveh
Question: [Sunday, 3rd Adar 2, 5782] May I greet my friend with the word Shalom inside of the changing area of the Mikveh? Does it make a difference if there are people there who are undressed or not? I did so this morning and someone told me that its forbidden. […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Does one say a blessing upon tasting salt?
Question: [Thursday, 30th Adar 1, 5782] If I taste or eat salt, am I to say a blessing? Answer: Yes, if you plan to swallow it and you receive some measure of benefit from eating or tasting it, then the blessing of Shehakol is recited. If, however you receive […]
The dilemma of the date of the 30th of Adar 1 and how one can commemorate a birthday/Yartzite
The dilemma of the date of the 30th of Adar 1 and how one can commemorate a birthday/Yartzite: A. What is one to do if he was born on the 30th of Adar I and in the current year there is only one Adar of 29 days?[1] If one was […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Hashavas Aveida if found a $100 bill in front of Shul and the law of Maaser
Question: [Wednesday, 29th Adar 1, 5782] Yesterday, when I was walking into shul I found a folded $100 bill on the floor by the entrance area of the Shul. I of course wanted to return it to whoever lost it and did some investigation and returned it to a member […]
Giving a Hesped-Chabad custom and custom of other communities not to eulogize
Giving a Hesped-Chabad custom and custom of other communities not to eulogize:[1] The Chabad custom is not to give any eulogies[2] and so is the custom of other communities.[3] One is to prevent eulogies from taking place for a deceased who belonged to a community who follows the above custom.[4] […]
