Question: [Wednesday, 19th Iyar 5783] Every evening I wash my hands to eat bread for dinner and last night after I already washed my hands prior to entering the dining room, I was informed that there is no bread to eat. What do I do? Did I say a blessing […]
Signing a more than three year employment contract-Changing employers/jobs every three years
Working for the same employer for three years and signing an employment contract:[1] Some Poskim[2] rule that an employee, including a worker, teacher, [Sofer[3]], or servant, is not[4] to hire himself out to work for the same employer in his home[5] on a permanent[6] basis for more[7] than three years.[8] […]
Wednesday-Daily Chitas [Chumash, Tanya] & Rambam Summaries [19th Iyar 5783]
Donate Subscribe for Daily Email Wednesday, 19th Iyar 5783/May 10, 2023 Share on whatsapp WhatsApp Share on telegram Telegram Share on email Email Share on facebook Facebook Share on twitter Twitter Share on print Print Purchase Sefer Parshas Behar Bechukosai Revi’i when connected to Bechukosai Slave laws: Jewish slave: When […]
From the Rav’s Desk: In the future we will rule like Rashbi in the Talmud?
Question: [Tuesday, 18th Iyar 5783] Is it true that when Moshiach comes that we will change the way we rule today and rule according to the opinion of Rashbi in the Talmud? Answer: Indeed, there are sources which state that in the future era we will follow the Halachic rulings […]
Lag Baomer-Part 3-Remaining Laws & Customs
B. Simcha/Joy: It is accustomed to increase slightly in joy on Lag BaOmer.[1] It is a Mitzvah to rejoice the joy of Rashbi.[2] Due to this, “One is to rejoice with all his heart and soul and make a day of feasting and joy on the 18th of Iyar, and […]
Tuesday-Daily Chitas [Chumash, Tanya] & Rambam Summaries [18th Iyar 5783]
Donate Subscribe for Daily Email Tuesday, 18th Iyar 5783/May 9, 2023 Share on whatsapp WhatsApp Share on telegram Telegram Share on email Email Share on facebook Facebook Share on twitter Twitter Share on print Print Purchase Sefer Parshas Behar Bechukosai Shelishi when connected to Bechukosai Selling and redeeming a house: […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Bringing your Tefillin into the bathroom of an airport
Question: [Monday, 17th Iyar 5783] When I’m traveling alone and need to use the bathroom by an airport I would like to know what I should do regarding my Tefillin? Should I delay going to the bathroom until I find a Jew who can watch it for me? Should I […]
Lag Baomer-Part 2-Laws & Customs-Music, weddings & Haircuts & Summary of laws
2. The Customs: Various traditions exist within the Lag BaOmer celebration. The legal aspect of these customs relates simply to the ceasing of death of the students of Rebbe Akiva, and hence we halt the mourning customs, and mourning associated rituals. On the other hand, various other customs of joy […]
Monday-Daily Chitas [Chumash, Tanya] & Rambam Summaries [17th Iyar 5783]
Donate Subscribe for Daily Email Monday, 17th Iyar 5783/May 8, 2023 Share on whatsapp WhatsApp Share on telegram Telegram Share on email Email Share on facebook Facebook Share on twitter Twitter Share on print Print Purchase Sefer Parshas Behar Bechukosai Sheiyni when connected to Bechukosai Sustenance during years of Shemitah: […]
From the Rav’s Desk: The Bracha on Oat flake bread
Question: [Sunday, 16th Iyar, 5783] I am on a special diet and need to eat a special bread made of oat flakes. It does not contain any flour, but simply oat flakes [and other ingredients] because of which the bread is very crumbly and does not really cut into slices. […]
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