May one build a Sukkah in a public property [i.e. street, sidewalk, public lawn etc]?[1] Initially, one may not build a Sukkah on public property, such as on a city street or sidewalk and the like of places that people pass by. This applies even if the entire city is […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Until what time may Selichos be recited?
Question: [Sunday 21st Elul 5781] I work an early morning shift and don’t have the time to say Selichos then, barely having time to Daven Shacharis. My question is whether I can still say it in the afternoon, after work, or if it must be said in the morning. […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Having a gentile turn off the lights on Shabbos
Question: [Thursday, 18th Elul, 5781] On occasion it happens on Shabbos that we accidentally leave one of the lights on in the bedroom. May we ask our live-in maid who is not Jewish to shut it off at night before we go to sleep, as it is quite difficult to […]
The reasons and Segulos associated with Melaveh Malka
Melaveh Malka: The Mitzvah:[1] After Shabbos it is a Mitzvah Min Hamuvchar[2] to have a meal out of respect for Shabbos, to escort it with honor while it is leaving.[3] [This meal is called “Melaveh Malka”.] The reasons and Segulos associated with Melaveh Malka Drawing the holiness of Shabbos […]
From the Rav’s Desk: In Eretz Yisrael, may one uproot a tree during Shemita?
Question: [Wednesday, 17th Elul, 5781] We live in Eretz Yisrael and need to uproot a tree that has roots interfering with the underground piping. I wanted to know if we must get this done before Shemita, or may do so also during Shemita. Answer: It is permitted to uproot […]
When should the Peruzbal be performed?
When should the Peruzbal be performed?[1] Initially the Peruzbal is to be performed at the end of the sixth year, prior to Rosh Hashanah of the seventh year.[2] [It is a Mitzvah to publicize this matter as it is not well known to the public.[3] It is proper to arrange […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Tachanun on day of Hachnasas Sefer Torah in another Shul in city
Question: [Monday, 16th Elul 5781] Should Tachanun be recited in a shul if a Hachansas Sefer Torah is taking place in another Shul within the same city? Answer: It depends on whether your Shul’s congregation will be participating in the rejoicing. If yes, then it is your communities joy […]
Mivtzah Shofar-Laws & Guidelines for blowing Shofar on Mivtzaim-Part 2
1. Mistakes-Blew the wrong sound: Blew a Teruah instead of a Shevarim or vice versa: In all cases that one was supposed to blow a Teruah or Shevarim and instead he blew a Shevarim or Teruah [i.e. one blew a Shevarim inתר”ת instead of a Teruah, or a Teruah in […]
Mivtzah Shofar-Laws & Guidelines for blowing Shofar on Mivtzaim-Part 1
Mivtzah Shofar Laws & Guidelines for blowing Shofar on Mivtzaim The following Chapter is a compilation of the relevant laws that have been written throughout our sefer and website article which are especially applicable to Mivtzaim. For the full details on the subjects discussed below, please refer to our Sefer […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Placed hot pot on top of non-kosher counter
Question: [Monday, 15th Elul 5781] We are staying in a B&B rental and I absentmindedly placed a hot pot of food directly down on a non-kosher counter. The counter was cleaned before we arrived and has not been used for some time before our arrival. What is the status of […]
