Question: [Tuesday, 24th Nissan, 5781] Am I allowed to buy new clothing during Sefira? Answer: Although some are accustomed to be stringent against buying clothing of importance during the period of Sefira, practically it is permitted for one to purchase new clothing during Sefira without restriction. Explanation: There is no […]
Traveling hazards and restrictions-Part 3-Polishing shoes and much more
N. Traveling with food and Tallis and Tefillin:[1] [Achronim] Bread: Prior to a guest leaving one’s home for travel, one should give him bread.[2] Food, Tallis, and Tefillin: One who travels is to remember to always take with him food and his Tallis and Tefillin.[3] Water and Tzitzis:[4] Likewise, one […]
From the Rav’s Desk: With which Tefillin should the Bris be performed, Rashi or Rabbeinu Tam?
Question: [Thursday, 6th Iyar, 5783] I am the Mohel for a Bris which will take place immediately after Shacharis. I would like to know which Tefillin the Kehal and Sandek/father should wear for the Bris. Rashi or Rabbeinu Tam? Answer: Unless there is a known community custom to do otherwise, […]
From the Rav’s Desk: How to pack tefillin in a backpack, on top or on bottom?
Question: [Tuesday, 4th Iyar 5783] I commute every morning to outside of the city and use a backpack for my Tallis and tefillin, siddur, Sefarim, as well as other items that I will need for the day. My question is regarding whether I need to be particular to place the […]
Traveling hazards and restrictions-Part 2-Eating, learning, escorting and more
D. Traveling the day after experiencing night terrors:[1] [Achronim] Some write that if a person experience fear during the previous night’s sleep, then he should abstain from traveling the next day. E. Took a mistaken route:[2] [Achronim] Some write that if during one’s travels to a certain destination one […]
Wednesday-Daily Chitas [Chumash, Tanya] & Rambam Summaries [5th Iyar 5783]
Donate Subscribe for Daily Email Wednesday, 5th Iyar 5783/April 26, 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 Revi’i when connected to Kedoshim Do not lie with […]
From the Rav’s Desk: What to do if married man wore Tallis katan with blessing in morning
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 […]
