Daily Halacha: How loud is loud – Laws of Verbalization & sound level by Shemoneh Esrei (Sunday, 8th Teves)

Table of Contents How loud is loud – Laws of Verbalization & sound level by Shemoneh Esrei:[1] Shemoneh Esrei is that special moment when the entire room falls silent. Everyone is focused, lips moving gently, hearts turned upward in prayer. But what does “silent” really mean? On one hand, halacha […]

Daily Rambam (1) Eidus Chapter 19: The Laws of Hazamah – Disqualifying Witnesses Through Contradiction (Sunday, 8th Teves)

Chapter 19: The Laws of Hazamah – Disqualifying Witnesses Through Contradiction Halacha 1 – Conditions for Hazamah (Refuting Witnesses) If two witnesses testify about a murder in one location and two others claim the first pair was elsewhere: If both locations are visible to each other, the first pair is […]

Daily Tanach – Yirmiyahu Chapter 52: The Tragic End of Yerushalayim and the Exile of Yehudah (Sunday, 8th Teves)

Chapter 52: The Tragic End of Yerushalayim and the Exile of Yehudah 1. Tzidkiyahu’s Reign and Rebellion (52:1–3) Tzidkiyahu became king at age twenty-one and ruled for eleven years. His mother was Hamutal, daughter of Yirmiyahu from Livnah. He did what was evil in the eyes of G‑d, following the […]

Daily Chumash & Rashi – Parshas Vayechi Rishon: Yaakov meets with Yosef and his sons before his death (Sunday, 8th Teves)

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Daily Tanya – Chapter 8 Part 2: The contamination that different Kelipos cause to body and soul and its Tikkun (Sunday 8th Teves)

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Parshas Vayigash: PDF! Summary, Torah Or, Likkutei Sichos: Videos

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Daily Halacha – Hei Teves: 1) Bayis Malei Sefarim-The positive command to purchase Torah Sefarim; 2) Tachanun 3) Studying Beis Yosef and Mishneh Berurah (Thursday 5th Teves)

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Daily Tanach – Yirmiyahu Chapter 51: Babylon’s Final Judgment Having its Doom Sealed and Israel’s Hope Affirmed (Thursday, 5th Teves)

Chapter 51: Babylon’s Final Judgment Having its Doom Sealed and Israel’s Hope Affirmed 1. The Destroyer Against Babylon (51:1–4) G‑d declares that He will stir up a destroyer against Bavel (Babylon) and its inhabitants. Foreign nations will come to scatter her and devastate her land. Her warriors will fall in […]

Daily Chumash & Rashi – Parshas Vayigash Chamishi: Yaakovs family who arrived to Mitzrayim (Thursday, 5th Teves)

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Daily Tanach – Yirmiyahu Chapter 50 – The Fall of Bavel and Israel’s Redemption (Wednesday, 4th Teves)

Chapter 50 – The Fall of Bavel and Israel’s Redemption 1. Announcement of Babylon’s Fall (50:1–3) G‑d speaks through Yirmiyahu concerning Bavel (Babylon) and the land of the Kasdim (Chaldeans). The nations are told to proclaim openly: “Bavel has been taken! Bel and Merodach are shamed; her idols are disgraced.” […]

Daily Chumash & Rashi – Parshas Vayigash Revi’i: Yaakov and family travel to Mitzrayim (Wednesday, 4th Teves)

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From the Rav’s Desk: The Absence of Explicit Kingship (“Malchut”) in the Blessings of Shemoneh Esrei: Explanations and Halachic Perspectives (Tuesday 3rd Teves)

Question: I learned that a blessing (berachah) is not considered a valid blessing unless it contains both the Name of Hashem and malchut (kingship), such as the phrase “Hashem, King of the universe.” However, I noticed that in Shemoneh Esrei, none of the blessings explicitly include malchut. Each blessing begins […]

Daily Halacha: Making a Bracha Over Food in English – Is It Permissible And Should It Be Encouraged Until Hebrew Proficiency Is Achieved? (Tuesday, 3rd Teves)

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Daily Tanach – Yirmiyahu Chapter 49 – Prophecies Against Ammon, Edom, Damascus, Kedar, Hazor, and Elam (Tuesday, 3rd Teves)

Chapter 49 – Prophecies Against Ammon, Edom, Damascus, Kedar, Hazor, and Elam 1. Judgment on Ammon (49:1–6) G‑d rebukes Ammon for seizing the territory of Gad and settling its cities. He announces that Rabbah, the capital of Ammon, will become a desolate mound, and its villages will burn. Malcam, their […]

Daily Chumash & Rashi – Parshas Vayigash Shelishi: Yosef instructs his brothers and asks them to bring their father to Mitzrayim (Tuesday, 3rd Teves)

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Daily Rambam (1) Eidus Chapter 13: The invalidation of witnesses due to being a relative (Monday, 2nd Teves)

Chapter 13: The invalidation of witnesses due to being a relative Halacha 1 – Scriptural Disqualification of Relatives Relatives cannot serve as witnesses by Torah law, based on 24:16. Fathers cannot testify for sons and vice versa; this applies to other close paternal relatives. Maternal relatives and in-laws are disqualified […]

Daily Tanach – Yirmiyahu Chapter 48 – Judgment on Moav – Moav’s Pride, Devastation, and Future Restoration (Monday, 2nd Teves)

Chapter 48 – Judgment on Moav – Moav’s Pride, Devastation, and Future Restoration The Fall of Moav’s Cities (48:1–9) G‑d declares woe upon Moav: cities like Nevo, Kiryatayim, and Misgav will be shamed and broken. Moav’s pride and glory will vanish as enemies plot its destruction in Cheshbon. A cry […]

Daily Halacha – Rosh Chodesh Teves Chanukah: Two versus one day, Birthdays, Meal, Davening, Kerias Hatorah order (Sunday, 1st Teves)

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Daily Rambam (1) Eidus Chapter 12: The invalidation and subsequent validation process of a Rasha (Sunday, 1st Teves)

Chapter 12: The invalidation and subsequent validation process of a Rasha Halacha 1: Must the transgressor be previously warned to be invalidated as a witness The testimony needed to invalidate a person due to him being a Rasha: A person becomes invalid for testimony the moment two witnesses testify that […]

Daily Tanach – Yirmiyahu Chapter 47: The Overwhelming Judgment on the Philistines (Sunday, 1st Teves)

Chapter 47: The Overwhelming Judgment on the Philistines 1. Context of the Prophecy (47:1) This word of G‑d came to Yirmiyahu concerning the Pelishtim (Philistines) before Pharaoh struck Gaza. It foretells a coming calamity from the north that will overwhelm the Philistine cities. 2. The Flood of Destruction (47:2–4) G‑d […]

Daily Chumash & Rashi – Parshas Vayigash Rishon: Yehuda contends with Yosef to release Binyamin (Sunday, 1st Teves)

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Daily Rambam (1) Eidus Chapter 11: Further Rasha disqualifications (Shabbos, 30th Kisleiv)

Halacha 1: An ignoramus An individual who does not study Torah, Scripture, or the Mishneh, and does not socially participate in the religious community, is automatically considered a Rasha, and his testimony is rabbinically invalid, as certainly such an individual transgresses many of the laws. Halacha 2: The validation process […]

Daily Tanya Chapter 4 Part 3 – A Jew below attaches to G-d even more than the souls in Olam Haba (Friday, 29th Kisleiv)

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Parshas Mikeitz: PDF, Summary, Divrei Torah, Chassidus, Halacha

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Daily Tanach – Yirmiyahu Chapter 46: Egypt’s Humbling and Israel’s Hope (Thursday, 28th Kisleiv)

Yirmiyahu 46: Egypt’s Humbling and Israel’s Hope 1. Introduction to the Prophecies (46:1–2) This chapter begins with the word of G‑d to Yirmiyahu concerning the nations, specifically Egypt. It recalls the defeat of Pharaoh Necho’s army at Carchemish by Nebuchadnetzar, king of Babylon, during the fourth year of King Yehoyakim […]

Daily Chumash & Rashi Mikeitz Chamishi The brothers return to their father who refuses to send Binyamin (Thursday, 28th Kisleiv)

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Daily Halacha – Until what time at night may one light the Chanukah candles with a blessing? (Tuesday, 26th Kisleiv)

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Daily Tanach – Yirmiyahu Chapter 44 – Idolatry Rebellion in Egypt and G‑d’s Final Judgment (Tuesday, 26th Kisleiv)

Chapter 44 – Idolatry Rebellion in Egypt and G‑d’s Final Judgment 1. G‑d’s Warning to the Jews in Egypt (44:1–6) The word of G‑d came to Yirmiyahu concerning all the Jews living in Egypt—in Migdol, Tachpanches, Nof, and Pathros. G‑d reminded them of the destruction of Yerushalayim and the cities […]

Daily Tanya – Chapter 3 Part 2: Arousing love and fear of G-d using Intellectual contemplation (Tuesday, 26th Kisleiv)

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Daily Halacha – Chanukah Prayers – The Order of Davening: Tachanun, Avel, Al Hanissim, Hallel, Kerias Hatorah (Monday, 25th Kisleiv)

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Daily Rambam (1) Eidus Chapter 6: Verifying the authenticity of a document (Monday, 25th Kisleiv)

Chapter 6: Verifying the authenticity of a document Halacha 1: Verifying the authenticity of a document The verification of the authenticity of a document is only rabbinically required. Three people: A tribunal of three is needed to verify the authenticity of a document. Ordinary people: Even three ordinary people may […]

Daily Tanach – Yirmiyahu Chapter 43 – Rebellion Against G d and the Prophecy of Babylon’s Triumph Over Egypt (Monday, 25th Kisleiv)

Chapter 43 – Rebellion Against G d and the Prophecy of Babylon’s Triumph Over Egypt 1. Rejection of Yirmiyahu’s Message (43:1–4) After Yirmiyahu finished speaking all the words that G‑d had commanded him to deliver, Azaryah son of Hosha’yah, Yohanan son of Kare’ach, and other arrogant men accused Yirmiyahu of […]

Daily Chumash & Rashi Mikeitz Sheiyni: Yosef’s interpretation of Pharaohs dream (Monday, 25th Kisleiv)

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From the Rav’s Desk: Should Chanukah Candles Be Lit Inside The Home Today, Even Though There Is No Longer Any Danger Associated With Lighting Them Outdoors? (Sunday, 24th Kisleiv)

Question In modern times, given that the safety concerns which once necessitated lighting Chanukah candles indoors are no longer present in many communities, should we, therefore, actively return to the original practice established by the Sages and prioritize lighting the Chanukah Menorah outdoors? Would reinstating this public display more fully […]

Daily Halacha – Megilas Antiochus – Background, Authenticity, and Content (Sunday, 24th Kisleiv)

Buy Now WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email Table of Contents  Megilas Antiochus-Background, Authenticity, and Content:[1] Megillas Antiochus is a historical record of the events that surrounded the Chanukah miracle. Its various names: Megillas Antiochus is also known by the names of: Megillas Chanukah, Megillas Beis Chashmonai[2], and Megillas Yevanis. […]

Daily Tanach – Yirmiyahu Chapter 42 – The Remnant’s Choice – Trust in G‑d or Flight to Mitzrayim (Sunday 24th Kisleiv)

Chapter 42: The Remnant’s Choice – Trust in G‑d or Flight to Mitzrayim The Request (Pesukim 1–6): The officers of the army, led by Yohanan ben Kareach, and all the people approach Yirmiyahu the prophet. They ask him to pray to G‑d on their behalf and promise to obey whatever […]

Parshas Vayeishev: PDF! Summary, Divrei Torah, Chassidus, Halacha, Parsha Bee

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Daily Halacha – Mivtza Chanukah – The Rebbe’s Chanukah Campaigns, including Public Menorah lightings, Distributing Menorah’s and Sufganiyot, Gathering Children, Torah Study, and Farbrengens (Thursday 21st Kisleiv)

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Daily Halacha: Where is one to light the candles if he is eating by a friend or relative on one of the nights of Chanukah? (Wednesday 20th Kisleiv)

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Daily Rambam (1) Eidus Chapter 1: The Laws of Witnesses – Principles of Testimony and Judicial Interrogation (Wednesday 20th Kisleiv)

Hilchos Eidus Chapter 1: The Laws of Witnesses – Principles of Testimony and Judicial Interrogation Overview: This chapter introduces eight mitzvot related to testimony—three positive and five negative. It explains the obligation to testify, the process of questioning witnesses, and the principles that ensure justice through accurate and thorough testimony. […]

Daily Tanach – Yirmiyah Chapter 40: Yirmiyahu’s Freedom, Gedaliah’s Leadership, and a Deadly Plot (Wednesday 20th Kisleiv)

Yirmiyahu 40:  Yirmiyahu’s Freedom, Gedaliah’s Leadership, and a Deadly Plot Yirmiyahu’s Release and Freedom of Choice (Yirmiyahu 40:1–6) After the fall of Jerusalem, Yirmiyahu was among the captives taken to Ramah in chains. Nebuzaradan, the chief executioner, released him and acknowledged that the disaster had come because the people sinned […]

Safety precautions for Chanukah lighting – Relevant Laws (Daily Halacha, Tuesday 19th Kisleiv)

Buy Now WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email Safety precautions for Chanukah lighting-Relevant laws: A. Introduction: Unfortunately, the month of December is recorded to have the greatest number of house fires throughout different countries in the world, many of which are attributed towards religious lightings which were left unsupervised. Being irresponsible […]

Daily Tanach – Yirmiyah Chapter 39: The Fall of Jerusalem, Zedekiah’s Fate, and God’s Promise to the Faithful (Tuesday 19th Kisleiv)

Chapter 39: The Fall of Jerusalem, Zedekiah’s Fate, and God’s Promise to the Faithful   The Siege and Breach of Jerusalem (Yirmiyahu 39:1–3) In the ninth year of King Zedekiah’s reign, during the tenth month, King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon and his army laid siege to Jerusalem. After nearly two years, […]

Daily Rambam 1 Chapter Monday 18th Kisleiv Hilchos Sanhedrin Chapter 25: Leadership and Judicial Authority

Chapter 25: Leadership and Judicial Authority – Sanhedrin Chapter 25 (Halachot 1–11) Overview: This chapter sets ethical standards for judges and communal leaders, emphasizing humility, respect for the public, and proper conduct. It also details procedures for enforcing court authority, including excommunication and deadlines, while safeguarding dignity and fairness. Halacha […]