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 […]
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 […]
