Standing while counting: The Sefira must be recited in a standing position. Nevertheless, if one counted while sitting, he fulfills his obligation. Leaning: It is forbidden for one to lean on any item in a way that it supports him from falling while counting the Omer. Counting the days and […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Fixing the sin of the students of Rabbi Akiva-Loving and respecting other Frum Jews
Question: [Monday, 26th Nissan 5783] I was on a trip with my family by a well-known park and wanted to share with you something very disturbing that I witnessed. Being Bein hazmanim, many busloads of yeshiva students with staff stop by to visit this park. In this particular case a […]
The laws of counting the Omer-Summary-Part 1
Chapter 1: The Mitzvah of Counting the Omer 1. The Mitzvah: It is a positive command of the Torah for every single Jew to count seven weeks worth of days beginning from when the Omer was offered. [In the times of the Temple the Omer was offered on the 16th […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Listening to Niggunim during Sefira and Bein Hametzarim
Question: [Wednesday, 24th Iyar, 5782] Is it permitted for one to listen to Niggunim with musical instruments during the period of Sefiras Haomer or Bein Hametzarim? I have heard numerous times from people that it is permitted to do so being that Niggunim is not music, and that many Rabbanim […]
After Pesach Laws-Issur Chag, Shlissel Challah, Pirkeiy Avos
*The article below is an excerpt from the above Sefer *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Buy Now in Paperback or Kindle Buy on Apple Books Sign up for Daily Distribution Sponsor an Episode Isru Chag:[1] The name:[2] The day after each of the three Holidays is […]
From the Rav’s Desk: 1)The Kabbalistic reason behind the slavery in Egypt 2) What to use for the Zeroa if no chicken necks available 3) Should one cook the Zeroa prior to roasting it and more
Topic: The Kabbalistic reason behind the slavery in Egypt Instructions: Upload the question under the category of Question: [Tuesday, 14th Nissan, 5783] What was the Kabbalistic reason behind the slavery of the Jewish people? Why did we have to be punished? Why are we deserving of such hard labor? […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Doing a Bedika to one’s car at night
Question: [Tuesday, 13th Nissan 5783] I’m a little confused regarding how and when my car is to be checked for Chametz. From some rabbis I heard that cleaning it during the day is enough, while other rabbis told me I need to check it at night with the car lights […]
Tuesday-Daily Chitas [Chumash, Tanya] & Rambam Summaries [13th of Nissan 5783]
Donate Subscribe for Daily Email Tuesday, 13th Nissan 5783/April 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 Shemini-Shelishi A fire came from before Hashem and consumed the offerings, the […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Using one’s water minibar on Pesach for hot and cold water
Question: [Sunday, 4th Nissan 5783] I have a minibar water dispenser that I use during the year for both hot and cold water. I would like to know if I may use this also on Pesach? Does it need to be koshered, and if so how? Answer: To use it […]
The Pesach Seder checklist
The Seder: The following is a short checklist. See our corresponding Sefer “The Laws & Customs of the Pesach Seder-Summary Edition” for the full details of this matter! A. Erev Pesach Seder preparation list The leader of the Seder is to review the Hagadah and story of the exodus with […]
