Parshas Re’eh-Summary of Parsha 1) The Brachos and Kelalos of Har Gerizim and Har Eival 2) Commandments relating to conquering the land 3) Commandments relating to Karbanos, meat and tithes Click Here Parshas Re’eh-Parsha Bee Not Available Parshas Re’eh-Parsha Insights Not Available Parshas Re’eh-Mamar Likkutei Torah 1. Why does Hashem […]

Question: We have a Chasan in Shul who just got married for his second time with a woman who was also previously married. For how many days should we omit Tachanun when he is present by the Minyan?   Answer:               Tachanun is omitted for three days after the wedding, for […]

The status of a vessel that has not been used for 12 months: Some Poskim[1] rule that after 12 months, the taste absorbed in the walls of a vessel becomes nullified. Other Poskim[2], however, rule a vessel remains forbidden forever due to its absorbed taste, even after 12 months. Practically, […]

Is the Mitzvah to honor one’s parents considered a Mitzvah between man and G-d [i.e. Bein Adam Lamakom] or between man and his fellow [i.e. Bein Adam Lechaveiro]?[1] Some Poskim[2] learn that the mitzvot honor one’s parents is a Mitzvah between man and G-d and not between man and his […]

Tachanun on day of Hachnasas Sefer Torah Hakelali Leyaldei Yisrael Question: Should Tachanun be recited in Chabad shuls in Eretz Yisrael on the day of the Hachansas Sefer Torah Hakelali Liyaldei Yisrael. The actual celebration and Hachnsa will take place by the Kosel Hamaravi, however, it will be attended by […]

Question:   When making more than one Siyum Misechta when is the Kaddish to take place, between each Siyum or after all of them?    Answer:   It is to take place after all of Siyumim, unless there will be a long break between each one in which case it is […]

Asher Yatzar-Concentration and meaning Lack of concentration possibly invalidates the blessing:[1] If one does not understand the words of a blessing or thinks of other matters while reciting it, according to some opinions it is considered as if he did not recite the blessing at all and is hence required […]

Parshas Eikav-Summary of Parsha 1) The blessings received for guarding the Mitzvos: 2) Moshe encourages Bnei Yisrael not to fear the nations of Canaan 3) Recounting the desert experience Click Here Parshas Eikev-Parsha Bee Not Available Parshas Eikev-Parsha Insights Not Available Parshas Eikev-Mamar Likkutei Torah Purpose of Birchas Hamazon Click […]

Question: How important is it to bathe in hot water on Erev Shabbos? I know someone who goes to a cold outdoor spring as a Mikveh on Erev Shabbos and does not bathe in hot water saying that it is not necessary and is a mere stringency and even showed […]

Traveling On Erev Shabbos:[1] One must reach his Shabbos destination prior to 4 hours and 48 minutes[2] [see footnote] having passed from the beginning of day.[3] [See Q&A] This is due to concern that if he arrives later than the above time there will not be enough time to prepare […]