Donate 1. Kashering: The laws of Kashering vessels are complex and hence it should only be done by one who is expert in these laws. One must be aware of the following details: Is the vessel made of a Kasherable material? How has the vessel been used? What form […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Must raw meat and chicken be certified as Kosher for Pesach?
Donate Question: [Tuesday, 4th Nissan, 5782] I have in my freezer a sizable amount of unopened cuts of meat and chicken 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: Raw, non-processed, meat […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Must one Kosher his water urn to use on Pesach?
*The article below is an excerpt from the above Sefer *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Buy in Paperback or Kindle Buy on Apple Books Buy on Website Hilchos Pesach Learning Course + Semicha Must one Kosher his water urn to use on Pesach?[1] Water urns are […]
How much wine is one required to drink by Kiddush?
How much wine is one required to drink by Kiddush?[1] The person who makes Kiddush is required to drink enough wine to fill his cheeks. This measurement is referred to as Malei Lugmav. This does not refer to the amount of liquid that fills the entire mouth, both cheeks, but […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Is there any issue for an Ashkenazi to use a Sephardi Kesuba?
Question: [Wednesday, 28th Adar 2, 5782] I am marrying a Sephardi girl and would like to know if there’s any issue with me having a Sephardi Kesuba. I am Ashkenazi. Answer: There is no Halachic invalidation present with you doing so, so long as you agree to obligate yourself to […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Chaburah Matzah-What is it & should one purchase it?
Question: [Tuesday, 26th Adar 2, 5782] Can you explain to me the meaning of Chaburah matzah and as to it’s advantage over regular Matzah that is sold from the bakery? Answer: There are two possible advantages involved in purchasing Chaburah matzah. The first is in the event that one […]
The laws of Pesach-Summary-Part 5-Laws relating to Chametz-3
Donate E. Owning-The prohibition of “Tashbisu” & “Baal Yiraeh Ubaal Yimatzei:” Owning Chametz: The Torah forbids owning Chametz on Pesach. This applies even if the Chametz will not be within one’s home over Pesach, but will be left elsewhere, in an area that one owns. Likewise, this applies even if […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Learning Torah and saying blessings during bathroom construction
Donate Question: [Monday 25th Adar 2, 5782] I will be working several days constructing a bathroom unit [i.e. toilet, bathtub, shower] in a home. Now, I usually try to listen to Shiurim on my headphones while I work, and would like to know if I can do so while I […]
The laws of Pesach-Summary-Part 4-Laws relating to Chametz-2
Donate 1. The Chametz prohibitions: There are six Torah commands [counted as part of the 613 Mitzvos] which involve the Chametz prohibition. Five negative commands, and one positive command. The following are the details of the Chametz related commands and prohibitions: 1. Prohibition of eating Chametz: It is Biblically forbidden […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Placing Kishkeh into the cholent, and matzah balls into the soup, right before Shabbos
Donate Question: [Sunday, 24th Adar 2, 5782] Am I allowed to place Kishkeh into cholent, or Matzah balls into soup, right before Shabbos? Answer: If the pot of cholent or matzah balls is sitting on an uncovered flame, then it may not be done. If, however, the flame is covered, […]
