Why we celebrate Lag Baomer/Did Rashbi pass away on Lag Baomer? A. The recorded reasons for celebration: The discussion in Poskim for why we rejoice on Lag Baomer: It is accustomed to increase slightly in joy on Lag BaOmer.[1] For this reason, all Jewry omit Tachanun[2], and Ashkenazim even rescind […]
Sunday-Daily Chitas [Chumash, Tanya] & Rambam Summaries [16th Iyar 5783]
Donate Subscribe for Daily Email Sunday, 16th Iyar 5783/May 7, 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 Rishon The Mitzvah of Shemitah: Resting the land from planting: […]
From the Rav’s Desk: The Chabad custom in calling up a Levi when a Kohen is not present
Question: [Thursday, 13th Iyar, 5783] I am the Gabaiy of a Shul and always understood that whenever there was no Kohen present in the synagogue then I may distribute the first Aliyah to anyone I choose whether a Levi or Yisrael, based on my discretion and so I likewise read […]
Thursday-Daily Chitas [Chumash, Tanya] & Rambam Summaries [13th Iyar 5783]
Donate Subscribe for Daily Email Thursday, 13th Iyar 5783/May 4, 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 Emor Chamishi Rosh Hashanah: On the first of the seventh month [i.e. […]
From the Rav’s Desk: May a shirt be worn backwards?
Question: [Wednesday, 12th Iyar 5783] I know that one is not supposed to wear a clothing inside out. I was wondering regarding if I can wear a T-shirt backwards. The reason I would like to do so is for reasons of modesty so it properly cover my neckline. Answer: […]
The Mitzvah and obligation of Kibud Av Vaeim-Part 2
The Mitzvah and obligation:[1] C. Its greatness and reward: Long life:[2] One who honors his father and his mother, Scripture[3] promises him long life. Thus, whoever desires a long and healthy life with a proper livelihood and to live with honor and respect should always abide by the will of […]
Wednesday-Daily Chitas [Chumash, Tanya] & Rambam Summaries [12th Iyar 5783]
Donate Subscribe for Daily Email Wednesday, 12th Iyar 5783/May 3, 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 Emor Revi’i The Moadim-Jewish Holidays: Hashem spoke to Moshe saying, tell the […]
Tuesday-Daily Chitas [Chumash, Tanya] & Rambam Summaries [11th Iyar 5783]
Donate Subscribe for Daily Email Tuesday, 11th Iyar 5783/May 2, 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 Emor Shelishi Laws of Karbanos: An Olah voluntary offering: Any Jew may […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Tikkun for forgetting to wear tefillin of Rabbeinu Tam
Question: [Tuesday, 11th Iyar 5783] I usually wear my tefillin of Rabbeinu Tam immediately after prayers, although the other day I had a pressing circumstance which required me to leave immediately after Shacharis to attend to, and although I had certainly plan to where the tefillin of Rabbeinu Tam later […]
The Mitzvah and obligation of Kibud Av Vaeim-Part 1
The Mitzvah and obligation:[1] A. Its Biblical status: Honoring and fearing one’s father and mother are each a positive command in the Torah[2], and honoring one’s parents is famously listed as the fifth of the 10 Commandments. [The command of honoring one’s parents is listed by the Rambam as the […]
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