Question: [Monday, 9th Sivan 5783] We were a group of 10 during a meal, three of which did not wash but did eat other foods which require an after blessing. The other seven washed on bread, however the problem is that one of them already Bentched. So basically, my question […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Was Balaam and Lavan the same person?
Question: [Sunday, 13th Tamuz, 5783] I have heard various conflicting things of the relationship between Balaam and Lavan with some saying that they were the same person and others saying that they were relatives and others saying that there is no connection. Can you clarify this matter? Answer: Indeed, in […]
May one use a straining bowl, spoon, or pot on Shabbos?
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 […]
