Sunday, 5th Adar 5783/Februray 26, 2023 Purchase Sefer Parshas Teruma-Rishon The Menorah oil and lighting: Moshe is told to command the Jewish people to bring him clear [without sediment[1]] crushed [the first drop of oil from the first crush[2]] olive oil for illuminating the Ner Tamid [i.e. the Menorah]. The […]
From the Rav’s Desk: How a Mohel is to form name Shakaiy when placing wine in the mouth of the baby
Question: [Thursday, 2nd Adar, 5783] I read in the Shulchan Aruch that the Mohel [or some other person] places the wine in the mouth of the baby when the words “Bedamayich Chayi” are recited that he should make the form of the name Shakaiy with his fingers at the time […]
May one go shopping before Davening, and what about on Erev Shabbos?
May one go shopping before Davening?[1] A. Weekday:[2] It is forbidden for one to go shopping prior to Davening Shacharis, [starting from Alos Hashachar[3]]. B. Erev Shabbos:[4] Even on Erev Shabbos, it is forbidden for one to go shopping prior to Davening Shacharis, unless the store will close, in […]
Daily Chitas [Chumash, Tanya] & Rambam Summaries [2nd Adar 5783]
Thursday, 2nd Adar 5783/Februray 23, 2023 Purchase Sefer Parshas Teruma, Chamishi The Paroches: The material: You shall make a Paroches of Ticheiles wool, Argamon wool, scarlet wool, and twisted linen. It is to be the work of an artist. The beams which hold the Paroches: The Paroches is to be […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Whom may a Kerus Shafcha Kohen marry?
Question: [Wednesday, 1st Adar, 5783] Due to a serious life-threatening illness a male relative of mine have to have their reproductive organs removed. Now, this individual is a Kohen and is looking to get married. Whom are they allowed to marry? On the one hand a Kohen may not marry […]
Daily Chitas [Chumash, Tanya] & Rambam Summaries [1st Adar 5783]
Wednesday, 1st Adar 5783/Februray 22, 2023 Parshas Teruma, Revi’i 1. The Kerashim/beams: · You shall make beams for the Mishkan. Make 20 beams for the southern side and 20 beams for the northern side. The west side is to have 6 beams, plus two corner beams, for a total of […]
From the Rav’s Desk: How is one to fulfill the mitzvah of Marbim Besimcha in the month of Adar?
Question: [Tuesday, 30th Shevat 5783] I know that when the month of Adar comes, we are supposed to increase in joy. What however does this practically mean? If I love milk chocolate, should I increase in eating milk chocolates during the month of Adar? Is this truly the meaning of […]
The process of determining Rosh Chodesh in times of the Sanhedrin
The process of determining Rosh Chodesh in times of the Sanhedrin?[1] Rosh Chodesh is determined based on when the new orbit of the moon begins and when the new moon can be seen. This itself can be determined in one of two ways: a) Calculating the Molad and calculating as […]
From the Rav’s Desk: What does one do if he only has Rabbeinu Tam Tefillin available for wearing and Mivtzaim?
Question: [Monday, 29th Shevat, 5783] I accidentally took my Rabbeinu Tam Tefillin with me on Mivtzaim. What should I do? May I do Mivtzaim with my Rabbeinu Tam Tefillin, and with or without a blessing? Answer: In such a case, you may do Mivtza Tefillin with your Tefillin of […]
Understanding Kiddush Hachodesh and the Jewish Calendar-Part 1
Understanding Kiddush Hachodesh and the Jewish Calendar–Part 1 *Important note: The Halachos in this chapter are based mainly on the rulings of the Rambam in his section on Kiddush Hachodesh. Although there exists several other opinions in Geonim and Rishonim regarding certain topics discussed here, they are beyond the scope […]
