Question: [Tuesday, 27th Nissan 5783] I generally do not switch my Tallis Katan upon awakening, and anyways have it in mind when saying a blessing over my Tallis Gadol prior to prayer. This morning I decided to switch my Tallis Katan to a newer one prior to prayer and absentmindedly […]
Traveling hazards and restrictions-Part 1-The dangers & When to travel
Traveling hazards and restrictions: A. Danger during travel:[1] [Talmud] All travel involves some level of danger. Accordingly, it is customary to receive a blessing from the leaders of the city prior to travel, as explained in F. B. Causes weakness and loss of energy:[2] [Talmud/Achronim] Travel weakens a person’s energy. […]
Tuesday-Daily Chitas [Chumash, Tanya] & Rambam Summaries [4th Iyar 5783]
Donate Subscribe for Daily Email Tuesday, 4th Iyar 5783/April 25, 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 Acharei Mos Kedoshim Shelishi when connected to Kedoshim Tell the Jewish people […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Found Chametz after Pesach in purse
Question: [Monday, 3rd Iyar 5783] I found a Chametz candy bar in my pocketbook after Pesach? May I eat it, or do I have to throw it out? Answer: If you performed a sale of your Chametz through a Rav [i.e. Mechiras Chametz] in a correct time zone, then it […]
The status of feces of animals and birds regarding prayer and Torah study-Summary of laws
The status of feces of animals and birds regarding prayer and Torah study-Summary of laws:[1] The general rule-no bad scent: In general, the feces of animals and birds do not have the status of Tzoa and there is hence no need to distance oneself from it at all unless the […]
Monday-Daily Chitas [Chumash, Tanya] & Rambam Summaries [3rd Iyar 5783]
Donate Subscribe for Daily Email Monday, 3rd of Iyar 5783/April 24, 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 Acharei Mos Kedoshim Sheiyni when connected to Kedoshim The Cheliv of […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Davening Maariv again as Nedava on Friday night if forgot Yaaleh Veyavo
Question: [Sunday, 2nd Iyar, 5783] I forgot to recite Yaaleh Veyavo this past Friday night in my Shabbos Shemoneh Esrei, which was also Rosh Chodesh. I asked someone in Shul who is learned as to what I should do, and he said that I should Daven Shemoneh Esrei again as […]
Accidentally said Morid Hageshem or Visein Tal Umatar Livracha after the first day of Pesach
1. Morid Hatal:[1] In Nussach Sefarad and Arizal, in Musaf of the first day of Pesach one stops reciting Mashiv Haruach Umorid Hageshem and rather recites Morid Hatal. The Gabbai is to announce prior to the silent Shemoneh Esrei of Musaf that Morid Hatal is to be said. If one […]
Sunday-Daily Chitas [Chumash, Tanya] & Rambam Summaries [2nd Iyar 5783]
Donate Subscribe for Daily Email Sunday, 2nd of Iyar 5783/April 23, 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 Acharei Mos Kedoshim Rishon Death of Aaron’s sons: The Torah recounts […]
Shabbos-Daily Chitas [Chumash, Tanya] & Rambam Summaries [1st Iyar 5783]
Donate Subscribe for Daily Email Shabbos, 1st Iyar 5783/April 22, 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 Tazria Metzora-Shevi’i The impurity of Shichvas Zera: A man who releases […]
