May one use a strainer or straining spoon or straining pot on Shabbos:[1] A. Background laws: The prohibition to separate using a utensil:[2] One who separates through the use of a vessel, is Biblically liable for the Borer prohibition if the vessel is designated for Borer purposes, such as a […]
Tekufa-Drinking drawn water, and other foods and beverages, by and after the Tekufa
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From the Rav’s Desk: Was the water of the Parah Aduma placed onto the ash or the ash into the water?
Question: [Monday, 8th Tamuz 5783] I heard mentioned in a Shiur on this week’s Parsha that the ash of the red heifer was placed on top of the water that was in the bucket. I was puzzled by this and showed the Rabbi that the verse explicitly states that the […]
Halachos pertaining to a Parents [i.e. couples] bedroom
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy Now! Halachos relating to a married couples bedroom 1. Which direction should the beds face and should one face upon sleeping?[1] From North to South:[2] Just as it is forbidden for one to face East or West when having a bowel […]
Davening Mincha past sunset for the sake of a Minyan
Davening Mincha past sunset:[1] The prayer of Mincha may be recited until evening.[2] It is disputed amongst Poskim as to the definition of “evening.” Some Poskim[3] rule it is permitted [even initially[4]] to Daven Mincha past sunset, up until Tzeis Hakochavim.[5] Other Poskim[6] rule one may not Daven Mincha past […]
The saying of Yehalelu and Hodu Al Eretz when returning the Torah
The saying of Yehalelu and Hodu Al Eretz when returning the Torah: A. The custom: Yehalelu:[1] The verse of Yehalelu[2] is recited by the Chazan when the Sefer Torah is being brought to the Aron. Hodu Al Eretz Veshamayim:[3] After the recital of Yehalelu, the congregation responds with the […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Zayin Shelimim-May Kiddush Levana be said before seven full days from the Molad
Question: [Motzei Shabbos 7th Elul 5781] This Motzei Shabbos is already six days past the Molad, but has yet to reach seven days past the Molad. Now, I know that in general we are careful to wait until the 7th to recite Kiddush Levana, although my question is whether one […]
The laws associated with a cemetery and visiting of a Kever
The laws associated with a cemetery and visiting of a Kever-Summary Introduction: This chapter will discuss all the details relevant towards grave visiting, including the times that one should and should not go, the people who should and should not go, the behavioral restrictions applicable at a gravesite, the […]
Spilling out all drawn water in the vicinity when a person passes away
Spilling out all drawn water in the vicinity when a person passes away:[1] It is customary to spill out all the drawn water in the neighborhood in which the person passed away.[2] [Water of the neighborhood should be spilled even if a child, who is less than thirty days old, […]
From the Rav’s Desk: 1) Reciting Tachanun on Gimel Tammuz; 2) Visiting Kever at night; 3) Bringing children to a cemetery
Question: [Sunday, 3rd Tammuz, 5781] Should one recite Tachanun on the day of Gimmel Tamuz? Answer: Those who feel an abundance of joy on this day in commemoration of the release of the previous Rebbe from a decree of “opposite of life,” may omit the saying of Tachanun, as is […]
