Parshas Parah: A Biblical or Rabbinical obligation?[1] There are opinions[2] who say that there is a Biblical obligation to hear Parshas Parah.[3] [Many Poskim[4] however argue and rule there is no Biblical obligation to hear Parshas Para.] Making sure to be with a Minyan for Parshas Parah:[5] Being that the reading […]
Thursday-Daily Chitas [Chumash, Tanya] & Rambam Summaries [16th Adar 5783]
Donate Thursday, 16th Adar 5783/March 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 Ki Sisa-Chamishi Moshe ascends with the second Luchos: Hashem instructed Moshe to carve for himself two […]
Wednesday-Daily Chitas [Chumash, Tanya] & Rambam Summaries [15th Adar 5783]
Donate Wednesday, 15th Adar 5783/March 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 Ki Sisa-Revi’i 1. Hashem shows Moshe His glory: · Hashem responded to Moshe that he will acquiesce […]
From the Rav’s Desk: May one hear Megillah prior to Davening Shacharis?
Question: [Tuesday, 14th Adar 5783] I walked in late for Shacharis. May I hear Megillah reading first and Daven later, or must I wait for the next Minyan? Answer: Your choice. According to Halacha, in such a case you should hear Megillah first. According to Kabbalah, you are to […]
DUI-Davening under the influence
May one Daven Maariv or Bentch if he is drunk?[1] A. Blessings on foods:[2] All blessings over foods may be recited even if one is very drunk, to the point he cannot speak before a king.[3] B. Reciting Birchas Hamazon:[4] Initially one is to recite Birchas Hamazon prior to […]
Tuesday-Daily Chitas [Chumash, Tanya] & Rambam Summaries [14th Adar 5783]
Donate Tuesday, 14th Adar 5783/March 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 Ki Sisa-Shelishi Moshe pleads to Hashem and Hashem concedes: Moshe pleads to Hashem to escort the […]
From the Rav’s Desk: 1) Toiveling new gift vessel for Mishloach Manos 2) Matanos Laevyonim to Mosad
Question: [Sunday, 12th Adar 5783] For the Mishloach Manos gift basket that I am distributing to friends and neighbors I purchased a small glass bowl which I will fill with candies and chocolates. Do I need to immerse these glass bowls in a mikvah before I put the candy into […]
Monday-Daily Chitas [Chumash, Tanya] & Rambam Summaries [13th Adar 5783]
Donate Monday, 13th Adar 5783/March 6, 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 Ki Sisa-Sheiyni The Luchos: After Hashem finished speaking with Moshe on Har Sinai He handed him […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Giving an anonymous Mishloach Manos
Question: [Sunday, 12th Adar 5783] I would like to give an anonymous Mishloach Manos gift basket to a family who I know is a need of food for the Purim Seuda, but for personal reasons I prefer that they do not know that it is from me. Can I do […]
Taanis Esther-Summary of Laws
Donate Taanis Esther The date: The 13th of Adar is an accustomed fast day. A Yom Segula: The Kav Hayashar writes that on Taanis Esther the gates of mercy are open, and it is hence an auspicious time for Hashem to accept one’s prayers. Reciting psalm 22: On this day […]
