1. The Date of Purim All cities known today celebrate Purim on the 14th with exception to Jerusalem which celebrates on the 15th. Cities of doubt: Due to doubt, the following cities celebrate Purim also on the 15th: Akko; Gaza; Bagdad; Beiriy; Beis Shean; Damascus; Gush Chalav; Haifa; Hebron; Eiyn […]
From the Rav’s Desk: May one do laundry on Purim?
Donate Question: [Tuesday, 12th Adar 2, 5782] I usually always do laundry on Thursday on behalf of Shabbos. Am I allowed to do so this Thursday even though it will be Purim? Answer: In my opinion, this may not be done. All laundry should be done before Purim, or […]
Summary of laws of Purim-Part 6-Matanos Laevyonim
Donate Matanos Laevyonim: The Mitzvah: Every Jew is obligated to give at least two presents to two paupers, [one present to each pauper]. Who is obligated? Both men and women are obligated in the Mitzvah of Matanos Laevyonim. Married women are to be stringent to give Matanos Laevyonim on behalf […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Megillah written with words far from the Sirtut
Donate Question: [Sunday, 10th Adar 2, 5782] I had purchased a very large and expensive megillah from an individual and showed it to a friend of mine who is a Sofer, and he was very impressed by the writing and its beautiful script. However, he said that he thinks that […]
Summary of laws of Purim-Part 5-Mishloach Manos
* This article is an excerpt from the above Sefer Shop Now *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. WhatsApp Facebook Twitter Telegram Sign up for Daily Distribution Sponsor an Episode Donate Mishloach Manos: Who is obligated to send Mishloach Manos? Both men and women are obligated in […]
Likkutei Sichos-Parshas Vayikra-The Asham Taloiy & Discovering your hidden evil
Donate Parshas Vayikra Knowing ones hidden evil Compiled from the following sources: Likkutei Sichos Vol. 3 p. 201 Parshas Vayikra is the first of a long set of Parshiyos which discuss the bringing of the sacrifices to the altar. There are various types of sacrifices that can be […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Using a rubber hot water bottle on Shabbos to relieve pain
Question: [Thursday, 7th Adar 2, 5782] I am suffering from stomach pains and the only thing that seems to relieve the pain is a hot water heating bag. My question is regarding if I may use this on Shabbos, and if yes, may I fill it up with hot water […]
Summary Hilchos Purim-Part 4-Megillah reading laws 2
Donate Summary of laws-Megillah reading-Part 4: Refraining from talking during the reading: Once the blessing has been recited, it is forbidden to speak from that point and on until the reading is completed, and the final blessing is recited. This applies for both the reader and the listener. One who […]
From the Rav’s Desk: A father reciting Kaddish for a child who passed away r”l
Question: [Tuesday, 5th Adar 2, 5782] One of our older children unfortunately passed away r”l? Should/May I be saying Kaddish for him, for my child? Answer: If the child did not leave any male offspring, then this matter depends on the status of your parents [i.e. if alive, or […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Removing damaging weeds from a potted plant during Shemita
Question: [Monday 4th Adar 2, 5782] I live in Eretz Yisrael and have a potted plant on my windowsill which is growing a type of wild flower that is very damaging to the plant. May I remove it? Answer: Yes, you may. It is best to kill the weed […]
