Question: [Wednesday, 12th Iyar 5783] I know that one is not supposed to wear a clothing inside out. I was wondering regarding if I can wear a T-shirt backwards. The reason I would like to do so is for reasons of modesty so it properly cover my neckline.   Answer:               […]

The Mitzvah and obligation:[1] C. Its greatness and reward: Long life:[2] One who honors his father and his mother, Scripture[3] promises him long life. Thus, whoever desires a long and healthy life with a proper livelihood and to live with honor and respect should always abide by the will of […]

Donate Subscribe for Daily Email Wednesday, 12th Iyar 5783/May 3, 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 Emor Revi’i The Moadim-Jewish Holidays: Hashem spoke to Moshe saying, tell the […]

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Question: [Tuesday, 11th Iyar 5783] I usually wear my tefillin of Rabbeinu Tam immediately after prayers, although the other day I had a pressing circumstance which required me to leave immediately after Shacharis to attend to, and although I had certainly plan to where the tefillin of Rabbeinu Tam later […]

The Mitzvah and obligation:[1] A. Its Biblical status: Honoring and fearing one’s father and mother are each a positive command in the Torah[2], and honoring one’s parents is famously listed as the fifth of the 10 Commandments. [The command of honoring one’s parents is listed by the Rambam as the […]

Question: [5th Iyar 5780] Does a 100% pure amino acid shake require a Hashgacha, such as this product https://www.myprotein.co.il/sports-nutrition/100-nac-powder/10530371.html that I would like to buy.   Answer: Amino acids are derived from proteins which in turn can be derived from meat products, which of course has the worry of being […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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: 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. […]

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 […]

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:[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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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Rosh Chodesh Checklist & Reminders General Laws: Work/Sewing/Laundry: Women refrain from work on Rosh Chodesh. Avoid sewing and laundry Cutting nails, hair: Do not cut the hair [of the head] or nails on Rosh Chodesh. If Rosh Chodesh falls on Erev Shabbos one who cuts his nails every Erev Shabbos […]

Donate Subscribe for Daily Email Thursday, 29th 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 Tazria-Metzora-Chamishi   The Karbanos of a pauper Metzora: A Metzora who cannot […]

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Question: [Tuesday, 27th Nissan 5783] I have a different pair of Tzitzis that I wear for playing sports and jogging and then re-wear my original pair after finishing my sports activity and taking a shower. Do I say a new blessing upon putting back on my original pair, and does […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Shevi’i Shel Pesach that coincides with Erev Shabbos: Eiruv Tavshilin: Whenever Shevi’i Shel Pesach falls on Erev Shabbos one must perform Eiruv Tavshilin on Erev Shevi’i Shel Pesach in order to be allowed to cook on Shevi’i Shel Pesach for Shabbos. See Chapter 10 Halacha 18 for the full details […]

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 […]

*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 […]

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? […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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Question: [Sunday, 11th Nissan 5783] I read your recent article that frozen fish needs to be kosher for Pesach being that some manufacturers add starch to the fish for reasons of preservation. I was not aware of this until now and in the past have freely used frozen fish for […]

Parshas Tzav-Summary of Parsha The constant fire on the altar, the Olah offering & Terumas Hadeshen; The laws of the Mincha offering Click Here Parshas Tzav-Parsha Bee All of the meat of the Olah offering had to be burnt prior to sunset?[3] What was the mitzvah of the Terumas Hadeshen? […]

Question: [Thursday, 1st Nissan, 5783] I have been told in the past that on Pesach I cannot place any hot foods directly on my counter even if I Kosher it for Pesach? Is this correct? Answer: If your counter is made of a Kasherable material, such as genuine un-engineered stone […]

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Question: [Tuesday, 6th Nissan, 5783] I have in my freezer a sizable amount of unopened packages of unprocessed frozen fish which I purchased during the year. It however does not state that it is kosher for pesach. May I still use them for Pesach?   Answer: Fresh unprocessed fish: Unprocessed […]

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Donate Subscribe for Daily Email Wednesday, 7th Nissan 5783/March 29, 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 Tzav-Revi’i The inauguration of Aaron and his sons: Hashem told Moshe to […]

Question: [Tuesday, 6th Nissan 5783] According to Chabad custom, is there any issue with using store-bought oil for Pesach instead of Shemaltz. We used to use Shemaltz but it’s just too repulsive and unhealthy for my family. May we switch to regular store-bought oil that is kosher for Passover.   […]

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Question: [Sunday, 4th Nissan 5783] What is the deal with using sugar for Pesach? I have heard that some don’t use it at all while others pre-boil the sugar before Pesach. What should I do? Answer: If the sugar contains a good rabbinical supervision for Pesach, then there is no […]

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Bittul Chametz-Nullifying the Chametz-Part 2: B. Repeating the nullification the next day:[1] It is proper[2] that before the 6th hour on Erev Pesach, one repeat the bittul and nullify once again all the Chametz which he has in his possession.[3] When-Delaying the Bittul until after the Biur: This Bittul is […]

Donate Subscribe for Daily Email Friday, 2nd Nissan 5783/March 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 Vayikra-Shishi The goat Chatas sin offering of an individual: If an individual […]

Question: [Thursday, 1st Nissan, 5783] A controversial subject which has been boiling recently amongst different circles is regarding the question of whether G-d needs us and as to the meaning of G-d’s desire to have a dwelling place below? Some attack and claim that saying G-d needs anything is heresy, […]

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Question: [Wednesday, 29th Adar, 5783] I am getting married in a few days and I would like to honor a friend of mine to be one of the witnesses. He is of course an Orthodox Jew who keeps Shabbos, although I was recently told that I must also choose a […]

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Question: [Tuesday, 28th Adar 5783] Our child who is now of Shidduchim age had suffered in the past from a certain medical condition. Am I required to inform the matchmaker, or other side, when my child is set up, of this past medical condition or not? I do fear that […]

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Question: [Monday, 26th Adar 5783] I’ve always been told to be careful not to open an umbrella inside one’s house and only to open it once you are outside otherwise it brings very bad luck for marriage and for the wedding and other things? The other day it was pouring […]

Question: [Sunday, 26th Adar 5783] I have seen many people cover their eyes with their Tallis when they say Shema. Others simply use their hands. Which is the correct version? Answer: While the main custom is to cover the eyes directly with the hand without the Tallis, and so was […]

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Question: [Thursday, 23rd h Adar, 5783] I’ve always wondered regarding whether or not our animals soul is eternal and will be around in the future era? I know that the G-dly soul is eternal and will reap the future reward, however, what will happen with our animal soul? Will we […]

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Question: [Wednesday, 22nd Adar, 5783] I was shopping in a supermarket the other day and was approached by two Bochrim who asked me if I can buy for them a bottle of vodka and cigarettes, as they don’t have ID on them. On the one hand, I felt bad telling […]

Parshas Vayakhel -Summary of Parsha Keeping Shabbos: Moshe gathered the entire Jewish people and told them that Hashem commanded as follows: Click Here Parshas Pikudei-Summary of Parsha The accounting of the donation materials and their use Click Here Parshas Vayakhel Pikudei-Parsha Bee Not Available Parshas Vayakhel Pikudei-Parsha Insights Not Available […]

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Question: [Tuesday, 21st Adar 5783] I just turned 17 years old, and I am practicing becoming a Sofer having just finished a Safrus course successfully. Am I allowed to already write a Megillah on behalf of myself and others, prior to age 18, or must I wait till age 18 […]

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Question: [Monday, 13th Adar 5783] Due to my tight work schedule in the morning, I often wear my Tefillin Rabbeinu Tam only later on in the day. My Question is regarding if I need to be careful to also wear my Tallis Gadol when I put on the Rabbeinu Tam […]

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Question: [Sunday, 19th Adar 5783] I have seen some synagogues that they have a bench and table for sitting in front of the Bima, between the Bima and Aron Kodesh, and others which do not have anything between the Bima and Aron Kodesh, and it is hence left as completely […]

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Question: [Thursday, 16th Adar, 5783] Are women obligated to hear Parshas Parah? Answer: No.  However, some are stringent to hear it. Explanation: The Poskim who discuss whether women are obligated in hearing Parshas Zachar make no mention of Parshas Parah, hence implying that they are not obligated, and that it […]

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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 […]

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 […]

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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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Question: [Wednesday, 8th Adar, 5783] I am a civil volunteer who works with local law enforcement and I’m usually off duty on Purim. Every year I join the community Purim celebration party which is very festive with lots of alcoholic beverages. They put me in charge of making sure that […]

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Question: [Tuesday, 7th Adar 5783] I am being Misader Kiddushin for a couple in which the Chasan has a Jewish mother but a gentile father. My question is regarding what to write in place of his father’s name in the Ketuba? Can I simply write Ben Avraham as done by […]

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Question: [Monday, 6th Adar, 5783] It is common in hotel lobbies and bars to serve a slice of lemon on top of the drinks that one orders. My question is regarding if there is any Kashrus worry about this, and if one was already served the drink with the lemon, […]

Question: [Sunday, 5th Adar 5783] I read in a talk of the Rebbe Rayatz and one should separate his feet when he recites the Yehiyu Leratzon at the end of Shemoneh Esrei. What exactly does this refer to, and towards which Yehiyu Leratzon does it apply, and should one actually […]

1. The month of Adar: Marbim Besimcha: One is to increase in joy throughout the month of Adar, starting from the first day of Rosh Chodesh Adar. One is to rejoice himself, his wife and children during this month similarly to that which is done on Yom Tov. Included in […]

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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 […]