Drinking warm water:[1] [Talmud/Shulchan Aruch Harav/Achronim] One is to never drink warm water in a metal vessel due to that they damage the body[2], unless one places something into it which is commonly placed into beverages, such as herbs, or spices, or roots of good scenting plants [i.e. Besamim] and […]
Wednesday-Daily Chitas [Chumash, Tanya] & Rambam Summaries [26th Iyar 5783]
Donate Subscribe for Daily Email Wednesday, 26th Iyar 5783/May 17, 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 Bamidbar Revi’i The descendants of Aaron: The following are the offspring of […]
Tuesday-Daily Chitas [Chumash, Tanya] & Rambam Summaries [25th Iyar 5783]
Donate Subscribe for Daily Email Tuesday, 25th Iyar 5783/May 16, 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 Bamidbar Shelishi Hashem told Moshe that the following is the order that […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Aguna Prevention-Marrying a Jew whose family converted to Christianity
Question: [Tuesday, 25th Iyar 5783] I am a middle aged woman engaged to a middle-aged man who is a Baal Teshuvah and comes from a very interesting background. His grandparents were Orthodox Jews in the lower East side of Manhattan and were actually acquainted with Rav Moshe Feinstein when they […]
The Mitzvah to honor one’s parents in one’s thought & feelings
Honoring one’s parents in one’s thought & feelings:[1] Included in the mitzvah to honor one’s parents are matters relating to thought, speech, and action. The mitzvah of honor affects how one should think of one’s parents, how one should speak of one’s parents and to ones parents, and the matters […]
Monday-Daily Chitas [Chumash, Tanya] & Rambam Summaries [24th Iyar 5783]
Donate Subscribe for Daily Email Monday, 24th Iyar 5783/May 15, 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 Bamidbar Sheiyni The census of men in the Twelve tribes above age […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Using a barbecue grill in a public park
Question: [Monday, 24th Iyar 5783] We are going on a camping trip with our students from school and would like to know if it is at all possible to use the public grills that will be found in our camping site. We plan on bringing our own coals, and we […]
What is the law if one crossed the international dateline during Sefira?
What is the law if one crossed the international dateline during Sefira and went back or forward a weekday? What number Sefira is he to count, and when does he celebrate Shavuos?[1] A. Background-Is Shavuos celebrating the day that the Torah was given?[2] The holiday of Shavuos is not dependent […]
From the Rav’s Desk: When should the Olah say Chazak Chazak Vinischazeik
Question: [Sunday, 23rd Iyar, 5783] I received the last Aliyah of Shevi’i this past Shabbos and was wondering according to our custom for the Olah to also recite Chazak Chazak Vinischazeik if I should say it together with the congregation or together with the Baal Korei? I saw that in […]
When is Shabbos over-The after Shabbos stages which permit the doing of Melacha
When is Shabbos over-The after Shabbos stages which permit the doing of Melacha: Simply speaking, the conclusion of Shabbos is when three stars can be seen in the sky, or when the time for the leave of Shabbos as written in a calendar is reached on the clock. However, in […]
Sunday-Daily Chitas [Chumash, Tanya] & Rambam Summaries [23rd Iyar 5783]
Donate Subscribe for Daily Email Sunday, 23rd Iyar 5783/May 14, 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 Bamidbar Rishon Hashem commands Moshe to take a census of the Jewish […]
Parshas Behar-Bechukosaiy: Summary, Likkutei Torah, Likkutei Sichos, Halachos
Parshas Behar-Summary of Parsha 1) The Mitzvah of Shemitah 2) Mitzvah of Yovel: 3) Business ethics Click Here Parshas Bechukosaiy-Summary of Parsha 1) The Blessings received for obeying G-d’s commands 2) The curses received for disobeying G-d’s commands 3) The salvation after the suffering Click Here Parshas Behar Bechukosaiy-Parsha Bee […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Lifting a fork from a pile of garbage on Shabbos
Question: [Thursday, 20th Iyar, 5783] I would like to know what to do when sweeping the floor on Friday night or Shabbos day and I find that there is an eating utensil in the pile of swept up garbage. On the one hand, I think that it is forbidden to […]
Watering plants and grass on Shabbos-Part 1-washing hands and eating outside
Watering plants and grass on Shabbos-PART 1:[1] One who waters seeds[2] on Shabbos [in order so they grow[3]] is liable for [both] the plowing and planting prohibition.[4] Therefore, it is Biblically forbidden to pour liquid over grass, plants, [trees[5]] and the like on Shabbos. Washing hands in a garden over […]
Thursday-Daily Chitas [Chumash, Tanya] & Rambam Summaries [20th Iyar 5783]
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From the Rav’s Desk: Washed for bread and realized that there’s no bread
Question: [Wednesday, 19th Iyar 5783] Every evening I wash my hands to eat bread for dinner and last night after I already washed my hands prior to entering the dining room, I was informed that there is no bread to eat. What do I do? Did I say a blessing […]
Signing a more than three year employment contract-Changing employers/jobs every three years
Working for the same employer for three years and signing an employment contract:[1] Some Poskim[2] rule that an employee, including a worker, teacher, [Sofer[3]], or servant, is not[4] to hire himself out to work for the same employer in his home[5] on a permanent[6] basis for more[7] than three years.[8] […]
Wednesday-Daily Chitas [Chumash, Tanya] & Rambam Summaries [19th Iyar 5783]
Donate Subscribe for Daily Email Wednesday, 19th Iyar 5783/May 10, 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 Behar Bechukosai Revi’i when connected to Bechukosai Slave laws: Jewish slave: When […]
From the Rav’s Desk: In the future we will rule like Rashbi in the Talmud?
Question: [Tuesday, 18th Iyar 5783] Is it true that when Moshiach comes that we will change the way we rule today and rule according to the opinion of Rashbi in the Talmud? Answer: Indeed, there are sources which state that in the future era we will follow the Halachic rulings […]
Lag Baomer-Part 3-Remaining Laws & Customs
B. Simcha/Joy: It is accustomed to increase slightly in joy on Lag BaOmer.[1] It is a Mitzvah to rejoice the joy of Rashbi.[2] Due to this, “One is to rejoice with all his heart and soul and make a day of feasting and joy on the 18th of Iyar, and […]
Tuesday-Daily Chitas [Chumash, Tanya] & Rambam Summaries [18th Iyar 5783]
Donate Subscribe for Daily Email Tuesday, 18th Iyar 5783/May 9, 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 Behar Bechukosai Shelishi when connected to Bechukosai Selling and redeeming a house: […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Bringing your Tefillin into the bathroom of an airport
Question: [Monday, 17th Iyar 5783] When I’m traveling alone and need to use the bathroom by an airport I would like to know what I should do regarding my Tefillin? Should I delay going to the bathroom until I find a Jew who can watch it for me? Should I […]
Lag Baomer-Part 2-Laws & Customs-Music, weddings & Haircuts & Summary of laws
2. The Customs: Various traditions exist within the Lag BaOmer celebration. The legal aspect of these customs relates simply to the ceasing of death of the students of Rebbe Akiva, and hence we halt the mourning customs, and mourning associated rituals. On the other hand, various other customs of joy […]
Monday-Daily Chitas [Chumash, Tanya] & Rambam Summaries [17th Iyar 5783]
Donate Subscribe for Daily Email Monday, 17th Iyar 5783/May 8, 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 Behar Bechukosai Sheiyni when connected to Bechukosai Sustenance during years of Shemitah: […]
From the Rav’s Desk: The Bracha on Oat flake bread
Question: [Sunday, 16th Iyar, 5783] I am on a special diet and need to eat a special bread made of oat flakes. It does not contain any flour, but simply oat flakes [and other ingredients] because of which the bread is very crumbly and does not really cut into slices. […]
Sunday-Daily Chitas [Chumash, Tanya] & Rambam Summaries [16th Iyar 5783]
Donate Subscribe for Daily Email Sunday, 16th Iyar 5783/May 7, 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 Behar Bechukosai Rishon The Mitzvah of Shemitah: Resting the land from planting: […]
From the Rav’s Desk: The Chabad custom in calling up a Levi when a Kohen is not present
Question: [Thursday, 13th Iyar, 5783] I am the Gabaiy of a Shul and always understood that whenever there was no Kohen present in the synagogue then I may distribute the first Aliyah to anyone I choose whether a Levi or Yisrael, based on my discretion and so I likewise read […]
Thursday-Daily Chitas [Chumash, Tanya] & Rambam Summaries [13th Iyar 5783]
Donate Subscribe for Daily Email Thursday, 13th Iyar 5783/May 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 Emor Chamishi Rosh Hashanah: On the first of the seventh month [i.e. […]
From the Rav’s Desk: May a shirt be worn backwards?
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 of Kibud Av Vaeim-Part 2
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 […]
Wednesday-Daily Chitas [Chumash, Tanya] & Rambam Summaries [12th Iyar 5783]
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 […]
Tuesday-Daily Chitas [Chumash, Tanya] & Rambam Summaries [11th Iyar 5783]
Donate Subscribe for Daily Email Tuesday, 11th Iyar 5783/May 2, 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 Shelishi Laws of Karbanos: An Olah voluntary offering: Any Jew may […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Tikkun for forgetting to wear tefillin of Rabbeinu Tam
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 of Kibud Av Vaeim-Part 1
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 […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Does a Pure amino acid shake require a Hashgacha?
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 […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Is it permitted to purchase new clothing during Sefira?
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Friday-Daily Chitas [Chumash, Tanya] & Rambam Summaries [30th of Nissan 5783]
Donate Subscribe for Daily Email Shabbos, 11th Adar 5783/March 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-Shishi The laws of Tzaraas on a house: Hashem spoke to Moshe […]
The laws and custom of Rosh Chodesh & Shabbos Rosh Chodesh-Reminders and checklist
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 […]
Thursday-Daily Chitas [Chumash, Tanya] & Rambam Summaries [29th of Nissan 5783]
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 […]
Wednesday-Daily Chitas [Chumash, Tanya] & Rambam Summaries [28th of Nissan 5783]
Donate Subscribe for Daily Email Wednesday, 28th Nissan 5783/April 19, 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-Revi’i If the lesion on the clothing did not change color, […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Putting on same Tallis Katan for second time in day
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 […]
The laws of counting the Omer-Summary-Part 2
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 […]
When Shevi’i Shel Pesach falls on Erev Shabbos
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 […]
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 […]
Monday-Daily Chitas [Chumash, Tanya] & Rambam Summaries [12th of Nissan 5783]
Donate Subscribe for Daily Email Monday, 12th Nissan 5783/April 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 Shemini-Sheiyni The Mincha: The Mincha of the nation was offered. He filled […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Cooked non-kosher for Pesach product in a Pesach kitchen
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 […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Placing hot pots and hot foods on counters during Pesach
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 […]
Thursday-Daily Chitas [Chumash, Tanya] & Rambam Summaries [8th of Nissan 5783]
Donate Subscribe for Daily Email Thursday, 8th Nissan 5783/March 30, 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-Chamishi Offering the Karbanos by the inauguration The Chatas bull: Aaron and […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Does fresh or frozen fish need a Hashgacha for Pesach?
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 […]
Sunday-Daily Chitas [Chumash, Tanya] & Rambam Summaries [11th of Nissan 5783]
Donate Subscribe for Daily Email Sunday, 11th Nissan 5783/April 2, 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-Rishon The order of the eighth day of inauguration: On the eighth […]
Wednesday-Daily Chitas [Chumash, Tanya] & Rambam Summaries [7th of Nissan 5783]
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 […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Store-bought oil versus Schmaltz during Pesach
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. […]
Tuesday-Daily Chitas [Chumash, Tanya] & Rambam Summaries [6th of Nissan 5783]
Donate Subscribe for Daily Email Tuesday, 6th of Nissan 5783/March 28, 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-Shelishi The laws of the Shlamim, Toda: The following is the […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Using sugar on Pesach-What is the Halacha and Chabad custom?
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 […]
Monday-Daily Chitas [Chumash, Tanya] & Rambam Summaries [5th of Nissan 5783]
Donate Subscribe for Daily Email Monday, 5th of Nissan 5783/March 27, 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-Sheiyni The Karban of the Kohanim on the day of their […]
The laws of Pesach-Summary & Review-Part 8 Bittul Chametz 2
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 […]
Friday-Daily Chitas [Chumash, Tanya] & Rambam Summaries [2nd of Nissan 5783]
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 […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Is G-d selfish and lacking? Why did G-d desire a Dirah Bretachtonim? Selfishness or selflessness?
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, […]
Thursday-Daily Chitas [Chumash, Tanya] & Rambam Summaries [1st of Nissan 5783]
Donate Subscribe for Daily Email Thursday, 1st of Nissan 5783/March 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 Vayikra-Chamishi The Chatas sin offering of a Kohen Moshiach: Hashem spoke […]
From the Rav’s Desk: May a person who eats in public serve as a witness by the Chuppah
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 […]
Wednesday-Daily Chitas [Chumash, Tanya] & Rambam Summaries [29th Adar 5783]
Donate Subscribe for Daily Email Wednesday, 29th Adar 5783/March 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 Vayikra-Revi’i The Shlomim sacrifice from cattle: If one brings a Shlamim from […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Informing of a medical condition by Shidduchim
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 […]
The laws of Pesach-Summary & Review-Part 7- Bittul Chametz-Nullifying the Chametz
Bittul Chametz-Nullifying the Chametz:[1] It is an institution of the sages to nullify all the Chametz which one has in his property which he did not find during the search.[2] When: The Bittul is to be recited immediately after completing the Bedika. There is a second Bittul that is recited […]
Tuesday-Daily Chitas [Chumash, Tanya] & Rambam Summaries [28th Adar 5783]
Donate Subscribe for Daily Email Tuesday, 28th Adar 5783/March 21st, 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-Shelishi The deep fried Mincha: If a deep pan Mincha offering is […]
Monday-Daily Chitas [Chumash, Tanya] & Rambam Summaries [27th Adar 5783]
Donate Subscribe for Daily Email Monday, 27th Adar 5783/March 20, 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-Sheiyni 1. The bird Olah offering: · If one brings an Olah offering from […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Opening an umbrella inside a house
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 […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Should one cover his eyes when he says Shema using his Tallis?
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 […]
Sunday-Daily Chitas [Chumash, Tanya] & Rambam Summaries [26th Adar 5783]
Donate Subscribe for Daily Email Sunday, 26th Adar 5783/March 19, 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-Rishon The Mitzvah of Karbanos: Hashem called to Moshe from the Ohel […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Is the animal soul also eternal just like the G-dly soul?
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 […]
Thursday-Daily Chitas [Chumash, Tanya] & Rambam Summaries [23rd Adar 5783]
Donate Subscribe for Daily Email Thursday, 23rd Adar 5783/March 16, 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 Vayakhel-Pekudei Chamishi when connected to Vayakhel The Eiphod: He made the Eiphod […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Buying alcohol or cigarettes for one who does not have ID or is under age
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 […]
Wednesday-Daily Chitas [Chumash, Tanya] & Rambam Summaries [22nd Adar 5783]
Donate Subscribe for Daily Email Wednesday, 22nd Adar 5783/March 15, 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 Vayakhel-Pekudei Revi’i when connected to Pekudei Making the Olah altar: He made […]
From the Rav’s Desk: May a boy under age 18 write a Megillah?
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 […]
Tuesday-Daily Chitas [Chumash, Tanya] & Rambam Summaries [21st Adar 5783]
Donate Subscribe for Daily Email Tuesday, 21st Adar 5783/March 14, 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 Vayakhel-PekudeiShelishi when connected to Pekudei Making the Menorah: He made the Menorah […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Should one wear a Tallis Gadol when putting on Rabbeinu Tam later on in the day
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 […]
Monday-Daily Chitas [Chumash, Tanya] & Rambam Summaries [20th Adar 5783]
Donate Subscribe for Daily Email Monday, 20th Adar 5783/March 13, 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 Vayakhel Pekudei-Sheini Appointment of Betzalel to build the Mishkan. Moshe told the […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Placing a bench in front of the Bima in Shul
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 […]
Sunday-Daily Chitas [Chumash, Tanya] & Rambam Summaries [19th Adar 5783]
Donate Sunday, 19th Adar 5783/March 12, 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 Vayakhel-Pikudei-Rishon Keeping Shabbos: Moshe gathered the entire Jewish people and told them that Hashem commanded as […]