Donate Introduction & Historical Background Part 2 The dates of the publication: The compiled Sichos of Likkutei Sichos were first published and distributed on a weekly basis, as a pamphlet known as a Likut, in correspondence to that week’s Parsha. It was only later that these published pamphlets were […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Following your conscience to determine right versus wrong
Donate Question: [Monday 18th Adar 2, 5782] Is there any truth to the statement that one’s conscience can mystically determine right from wrong and direct a person who is facing a fork in the road, as to whether he should choose one way or the other? I have heard stated […]
Introduction & Historical Background on Likkutei Sichos-Part 1
Donate Introduction & Historical Background on Likkutei Sichos The uniqueness of Likkutei Sichos-The Rebbe’s organized edited work: Likkutei Sichos is the most authoritative and significant published work of the Rebbe’s talks and teachings which were said throughout the years of the Rebbe’s leadership. The Rebbe publicly spoke on thousands of […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Who should wash the hands of the Kohen by Nesias Kapayim?
Question: [Sunday, 17th Adar 2, 5782] If there is no Levi in Shul, who should wash the hands of the Kohanim prior to them performing Nesias Kapayim? Answer: If there is no Levi available to wash the hands of the Kohanim, then Admur and the Poskim rule that a Bechor […]
How many verses must be read in the Haftorah
How many verses are to be read during the Haftorah:[1] Shabbos:[2] On Shabbos, the person who reads the Maftir from the Navi is to read no less than 21 verses.[3] Nonetheless, if the entire subject of the chosen Parsha in Navi contains less than 21 verses, such as the Parsha […]
Summary Hilchos Purim-Part 9- 1) Purim in Jerusalem and Sfaek cities; 2) Traveling to and from Jerusalem; 3) Shushan Purim 4) Laws relevant to Friday for Jerusalem and Safek residence
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 […]
