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 […]
From the Rav’s Desk: How to write name of Chasan and Kallah in Kesuba if are Geirim?
Question: I am being Misader Kiddushin for a couple in which the Chasan and Kallah are both Geirim. My question is regarding what to write in place of their father’s name? Answer: You are to write Ben Avraham Avinu by the Chasan, and Bas Avraham Avinu by the Kallah. […]
Importance of learning Torah at night
Importance of learning Torah at night:[1] It is a Biblical Mitzvah and command to learn Torah both by day and night.[2] Furthermore, one must be careful in his Torah study at night even more than during the day, and one who is not careful in this, his punishment is great.[3] […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Does a woman become a Niddah if her mucus plug came out?
Question: Does a woman become a Niddah if her mucus plug came out? Answer: If the mucus plug came out as a thick substance, then she is impure. If, however, it is a mere liquid she remains pure if there was no blood in the liquid. Explanation: The consensus […]
The 15th of Av-Tu Beav-Background and customs
The 15th of Av: The Mishneh[1] states: Rebbe Shimon Ben Gamliel said “There were not days of joy for the Jewish people like the 15th of Av and Yom Kippur.” This day became a day of Shidduchim, where men would pick for themselves brides. The potential brides would all go […]
From the Rav’s Desk: How much money must I give to charity to redeem a fast?
Question: I would like to give charity in order to redeem the number of fasts that I am to undertake for the sake of penitence, as brought in Tanya Igeres Hateshuvah I will like to know the practical amount that I’m to give per fast day? Answer: The amount […]
Walking alone at night
Walking alone at night:[1] [Talmud/ Shulchan Aruch/Shulchan Aruch Harav/Achronim] One may not walk alone at night [on any night of the week[2]].[3] [In Talmudic times, this especially applied to Tuesday night and Friday night.[4] This especially applies when traveling.[5] This especially applies when walking in an unsettled area, outside of […]
From the Rav’s Desk: When drinking water after Havdalah is a blessing of Shehakol recited?
Question: After Havdalah do I have to say a blessing of Shehakol on water that I am drinking right afterwards? Answer: You must recite a Shehakol over the drinks you have after Havdalah if you did not have any wine to drink after Havdalah, such as you heard Havdalah […]
Performing Keriah upon seeing the Temple Mount-Kosel-Western Wall
Visiting the Temple area: A. Performing Keriah:[1] Seeing destroyed city of Judea:[2] One who sees, from close proximity[3], a city in Judea which is destroyed [or is inhabited by Jews but is under gentile sovereignty[4]], is required to say “Ir Kadshecha Hayu Midbar” and perform Keriah. [Regarding Chevron, the old […]
Parshas Vaeschanan-Summary, Likkutei Torah & Likkutei Sichos, Audio Shiurim
Parshas Vaeschanon-Summary of Parsha 1) Moshe pleads to Hashem to allow him to enter into Eretz Yisrael 2) Moshe commands Bnei Yisrael to follow the Torah 3) Moshe separates three Arei Miklat Click Here Parshas Vaeschanon-Parsha Bee Not Available Parshas Vaeschanon-Parsha Insights Not Available Parshas Vaeschanon-Mamar Likkutei Torah Belief in […]
