Question: [Sunday, 11th Marcheshvan, 5782] I live in Israel and need to make a pit in my yard/garden for the sake of plumbing. May I do so during Shemita? Answer: Yes. All digging for non-agricultural purposes is permitted during Shemita. Sources: See Rambam Shemita Veyovel 1:4; 2:14; Maaseh Rokeiach; Derech […]
The law of Chatzitza by male immersions
The law of Chatzitza by male immersions: Baal Keri: Men are not required to remove a Chatzitza from the body prior to immersion for the purpose of purification from Baal Keri, and so is the custom.[1] [Nevertheless some Poskim[2] are stringent.] However, this only applies if it is found on […]
Parshas Lech Lecha- Summary of the Parsha
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com Parshas Lech Lecha Pesukim: 126 [Siman: נמל”ו] Haftorah: Yeshayahu 40:27-41:16 Number of Mitzvos: There is a total of One Mitzvah in Parshas Lech Licha. There is One positive command and Zero negative commands. The following are […]
Likkutei Sichos-Parshas Lech Lecha-The divine providence found even in sin-Turning your failures and shortcomings into your ladder of growth
Izbitz, Carlabach, and the Lubavitcher Rebbe on the paradox of Divine providence regarding sins. Explained and analyzed. In this lesson, the question of Hashgacha Pratis versus Bechira Chafshis is discussed. Does a person have free choice to choose good or evil? Can Hasgacha Pratis also apply when we make mistakes […]
Placing Mezuzos on the doors of one’s home before actually moving in
Question: [Thursday 8th Marcheshvan 5782] We are moving homes and the house to we are moving into already contains some Mezuzos on its doors while other doors do not have any Mezuzos for which we have already purchased new Mezuzos. I would like to know if I can place the […]
Repeating Havdalah for the sake of women-May a husband repeat Havdalah for his wife
Repeating Havdalah for the sake of women-May a husband repeat Havdalah for the sake of his wife?[1] A. Background-Are women obligated in Havdalah:[2] It is disputed amongst Poskim as to whether women are obligated in the Mitzvah of Havdalah. First opinion: Some Poskim[3] rule Havdalah is a Biblical obligation of […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Mending clothing while you are wearing them
Question: [Wednesday, 7th Marcheshvan, 5782] Is there any issue with mending clothing while I am wearing them? For example, could someone sew my cuffs while I am wearing the garment? Also, I have heard people say you cannot remove a tag from a garment that you are wearing. Is this […]
When do Lemons become Kedushas Shevi’is
When do Lemons become Kedushas Shevi’is?[1] Lemons have the same Halachic status as an Esrog regarding Shemita. [Thus, if they are picked after Rosh Hashanah of the Shemita year, they are to be treated with Kedushas Shevi’is due to Safek, but are to also have Terumos and Maasros removed from […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Retightening the loose knots of ones Tzitzis in a Mikveh and saying Lisheim Mitzvas Tzitzis
Question: [Tuesday, 6th Marcheshvan 5782] I check my Tzitzis every morning in the mikvah to make sure that they are kosher, as is required, and sometimes I find the top knot to be loose and tighten it. I have two questions relating to this: May one tighten it in the […]
Washing hands after leaving the bathroom
Washing hands after leaving the bathroom:[1] One who leaves a bathroom must wash his hands [immediately[2]] afterwards.[3] [This applies even if he entered the bathroom and did not relieve himself.[4] This applies even by today’s bathrooms.[5] However, those who are lenient not to wash their hands after entering bathrooms that […]
