The Complete Parsha Companion Download PDF Purchase Parsha Companion Read all Articles online Pshat on The Parsha Parshas Lech Licha-Summary of Parsha Avraham travels to Eretz Canaan; Avraham travels to Egypt due to the famine Click Here Parshas Lech Licha-Parsha Bee Click Here Parshas Lech Licha-Parsha Insights 1) Inability to have […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Preparing Techina (Tahini) on Shabbos
Preparing Techina (Tahini) on Shabbos Question Is it permissible to prepare Techina (tahini paste mixed with water, lemon, garlic, etc.) on Shabbos, and if so, under what conditions? I have heard conflicting opinions regarding the preparation of Techina on Shabbos. Some people say it is completely forbidden due to concerns […]
Daily Halacha Thursday 8th Marcheshvan: Hilchos Shabbos Table Learning: Honoring Shabbos (Kavod Shabbos), Baking Challahs, & Shabbos Menu 🕯️🍞
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Daily Rambam 1 Chapter Thursday 8th Mar Cheshvan: Hilchot To’en veNit’an– Chapter 13: Cases Where Possession Does Not Establish Ownership
Hilchot To’en veNit’an– Chapter 13: Cases Where Possession Does Not Establish Ownership Overview This chapter explains when eating produce for three years does not create a presumption of ownership (חֲזָקָה). It lists categories of people whose possession is not considered proof, due to trust, status, or power, and notes exceptions. […]
Daily Tanach Thursday 8th Marcheshvan Sefer Yirmiyah Chapter 17: Engraved Sin, Trust in Hashem, and the Call to Honor Shabbos
Chapter 17: Engraved Sin, Trust in Hashem, and the Call to Honor Shabbat Overview Chapter 17 contrasts Judah’s deep-rooted sin with the blessings of trusting in Hashem. It begins with a vivid image of guilt engraved on the heart and moves to a powerful teaching: those who rely on human […]
Daily Chumash Lech Licha Chamishi – The victory of the war and distribution of booty
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Daily Tanya Thursday 8th Marcheshvan Igeres Hakodesh 26 Part 5: Galut HaShechinah and the Role of Halachic Study in Birur HaNitzotzot
8th MarCheshvan: Galut HaShechinah and the Role of Halachic Study in Birur HaNitzotzot Overview: This passage explains the mystical reason why, during exile, the primary focus of Torah study is on halachic analysis—particularly laws of issur veheter (permitted and forbidden) and tumah ve’taharah (purity and impurity). It connects this to […]
From the Rav’s Desk: May I Counter-Sue in Secular Court if a Fellow Jew Sued Me There First?
May I Counter-Sue in Secular Court if a Fellow Jew Sued Me There First? Question: If a fellow Jew has brought a claim against me in a secular court, am I allowed to bring a counter-lawsuit against him in the same secular court, or must I first go to […]
Daily Halacha Wednesday 7th Marcheshvan: Saying Visein Tal Umatar if travel to or from Eretz Yisrael between 7th MarCheshvan and 5th of December
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Daily Rambam 1 Chapter Wednesday 7th Mar Cheshvan: To’en veNit’an Chapter 12: Chazakah: Laws of Presumptive Ownership and Their Practical Applications
Hilchot To’en veNit’an – Chapter 12: Chazakah: Laws of Presumptive Ownership and Their Practical Applications 📘 Overview – Hilchot To’en veNit’an (Chazakah Details) This section elaborates on the laws of chazakah (presumptive ownership), focusing on what constitutes valid possession for three years, the types of properties involved, and the […]
Daily Tanach Wednesday 7th Marcheshvan Sefer Yirmiyah Chapter 16: A Life of Separation and a Promise of Restoration
Chapter 16: A Life of Separation and a Promise of Restoration Overview In this chapter, Hashem commands Yermiyahu to live a life of isolation as a sign of the coming calamity. The prophet is forbidden to marry or participate in mourning or feasting, symbolizing the end of normal life in […]
Daily Chumash & Rashi Lech Licha Revi’i – The battle of the 4 and 5 kings
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Daily Tanya Wednesday 7th Marcheshvan Igeres Hakodesh 26 Part 4: Torah Across the Four Worlds: The Garments of Mikra, Mishnah, Talmud, and Kabbalah
7th Marcheshvan Title: Torah Across the Four Worlds: The Garments of Mikra, Mishnah, Talmud, and Kabbalah” Overview: Today’s passage explains how different parts of Torah—Written Torah (Mikra), Mishnah, Talmud, and Kabbalah—are all rooted in Atzilut, the highest spiritual world, but appear to us through garments in lower worlds for […]
From the Rav’s Desk: From When Is Shloshim Counted—Death or Burial?
From When Is Shloshim Counted—Death or Burial? Question: Is the thirty-day mourning period of Shloshim calculated from the time of death or from the time of burial? Answer: Shloshim, the thirty-day mourning period, is counted from the time of burial, not from the time of death. This is because […]
Daily Halacha Tuesday 6th Marcheshvan: Is It Permitted to Lend or borrow Money with Interest to or from a non-Frum Jew?
Table of Contents Is It Permitted to Lend or borrow Money with Interest to or from a non-Frum Jew?[1] In today’s modern economic landscape, it is increasingly common for observant Jews to engage in business transactions with secular or non-observant Jewish individuals. These interactions often involve financial arrangements that include […]
Daily Rambam 1 Chapter Tuesday 6th Mar Cheshvan: To’en veNit’an Chapter 11: Presumption of Land Ownership and the Laws of Chazakah
Hilchot To’en veNit’an – Chapter 11: Presumption of Land Ownership and the Laws of Chazakah Overview This chapter discusses the halachic principles of presumed ownership (chazakah) regarding landed property. It explains when possession is considered valid, how long one must occupy land to establish ownership, and the role of protests, […]
Daily Tanach Tuesday 6th Marcheshvan Sefer Yirmiyah Chapter 15: Hashem’s Final Verdict and the Prophet’s Cry
Chapter 15: Hashem’s Final Verdict and the Prophet’s Cry Overview In this chapter, Hashem declares that the people of Yehudah have reached a point of no return. Their sins are so grave that even the intercession of the greatest prophets—Moshe and Shmuel—would not sway His judgment. The chapter paints a […]
Daily Chumash & Rashi Lech Licha Shelishi – Lot separates from Avraham
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Daily Tanya Tuesday 6th Marcheshvan Igeres Hakodesh 26 Part 3: Beyond Good and Evil: The Spiritual Roots of Permitted and Forbidden
6th MarCheshvan Beyond Good and Evil: The Spiritual Roots of Permitted and Forbidden Core Clarification by the Alter Rebbe The passage today provides a clarifying answer to several of the Alter Rebbe’s earlier questions and concerns regarding the Zohar’s statement that issur veheter (forbidden and permitted) are rooted in the […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Does a Woman Repeating Maariv Three Times Create a Lifelong Obligation?
Does a Woman Repeating Maariv Three Times Create a Lifelong Obligation? Question: If a woman has davened (prayed) the Maariv service three times, does that create a halachic obligation or vow to continue praying Maariv for the rest of her life? Someone told me this might be the case—can […]
Daily Halacha Monday 5th Marcheshvan: Women performing Hataras Nedarim
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Daily Rambam 1 Chapter Monday 5th Mar Cheshvan: To’en veNit’an Chapter 10: Laws of Disputed Ownership and Possession of animals, slaves and ships
Chapter 10: Laws of Disputed Ownership and Possession of animals, slaves and ships Overview: This chapter discusses various cases of disputed ownership involving animals, slaves, movable property, and shared items. It outlines the principles of possession, the role of witnesses, the validity of claims, and the procedures followed by Beit […]
Daily Tanach Monday 5th Marcheshvan Sefer Yirmiyah Chapter 14: A Call to Repentance and the Consequences of Sin
1. Hashem’s Warnings and Promises Hashem speaks to Yirmiyahu about a severe drought afflicting the land, highlighting the distress in Judah and Jerusalem. Famine and lack of water cause despair, with young people returning empty-handed from their search for water, and farmers mourning as the earth becomes barren. Even nature […]
Daily Chumash & Rashi Lech Licha Sheiyni – Avraham and Sarah in Egypt
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Daily Tanya Monday 5th Marcheshvan Igeres Hakodesh 26 Part 2: Will We Still Need Halacha in the Days of Mashiach?
5th MarCheshvan: Will We Still Need Halacha in the Days of Mashiach? In this continuation of his critique and analysis, the Alter Rebbe raises additional profound questions regarding the claim in the Zohar that in the days of Mashiach, the study of halachic laws—particularly those related to issur veheter (prohibited […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Should women recite Havdalah
Women saying Havdalah – Obligation, Allowance, and Order Question: I am a mother of young children, and my husband—who travels a lot for business—is not always home for Shabbos. In such situations, I would like to understand what the proper hanhaga is: Personally saying Havdalah: Am I allowed to make […]
Daily Halacha Sunday 4th Marcheshvan: The importance of saying Tachanun and its function in the prayer
The importance of saying Tachanun and its function in the prayer:[1] It is widely observed in many Shuls that the recitation of Tachanun is often approached with reluctance. Many congregants express reservations regarding its announcement, frequently citing concerns about its length or solemn character. There is a discernible readiness to […]
Daily Rambam 1 Chapter Sunday 4th Mar Cheshvan: To’en veNit’an Chapter 9: Ownership and Possession Disputes Regarding Movable Property and Repairs
Toein Vinitan Chapter 9 Title: Ownership and Possession Disputes Regarding Movable Property and Repairs Overview: This chapter from Rambam’s Hilchot To’en VeNit’an (Laws of Claims and Counterclaims) addresses complex legal scenarios involving disputes over ownership of movable items (kelim), particularly when they are in the possession of craftsmans (umanim), renters, […]
Daily Tanach Sunday 4th Marcheshvan Sefer Yirmiyah Chapter 13: Hashem’s Judgment and Mercy
Chapter 13: Hashem’s Judgment and Mercy 1. Destruction and Mourning of the Land Shepherds have devastated Hashem’s vineyard, turning a once beautiful field into desolation. The land mourns its ruin, with wasteland stretching across the entirety due to neglect and failure to act. Plunderers have overtaken the streams and pastures, […]
Daily Chumash & Rashi Lech Licha Rishon – Avraham travels to Eretz Canaan
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Daily Tanya Sunday 4th Marcheshvan Igeres Hakodesh 26: The Scholar’s Sustenance from the Tree of good and evil during exile
Igeres Hakodesh 26 Title: The Scholar’s Sustenance from the Tree of good and evil during exile Overview This rich and complex passage from Raaya Mehemna (a section of the Zohar) explores the spiritual power of the Zohar, its connection to the Tree of Life, and its role in the redemption […]
Parshas Noach – PDF! Summary, Torah Or, Likkutei Sichos, Parsha Halacha, Audio Shiurim
The Complete Parsha Companion Download PDF Purchase Parsha Companion Read all Articles online Pshat on The Parsha Parshas Noach-Summary of Parsha 1) Who is Noach? 2) The depravity of the world 3) Hashem instructs Noach to build a Teiva/Ark Click Here Parshas Noach-Parsha Bee Click Here Parshas Noach-Parsha Insights Click […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Iskafya and Indulgence on Shabbos: A Halachic and Chassidic Perspective
Question: Should one do “Iskafya” on Shabbos and refrain from delving into lavish delicacies? [Iskafya is a Chassidic term used to describe self-control from indulging in pleasures.] Answer It is clear that both from the Halachic and esoteric aspects of the Torah, there is a Mitzvah to enhance the joy […]
Hilchos Shabbos Table Learning: Preparing for Shabbos & Oneg Shabbos 🕯️🍞
Hilchos Shabbos Table LearningA Weekly Guide to Shabbos Laws for Personal Study and Family Discussion This weeks Topic✨ Preparing for Shabbos & Oneg Shabbos 🕯️🍞 The Mitzvah of Preparing for Shabbos 🧺🍲 Every member of the family is encouraged to personally participate in preparing for Shabbos. Each individual […]
Daily Rambam 1 Chapter Thursday 1st Mar Cheshvan: To’en veNit’an Chapter 6: Proper Claims and Responses in Beit Din
📘 To’en veNit’an – Chapter 6: Proper Claims and Responses in Beit Din ✅ Overview This chapter outlines the protocol for presenting claims and responses in Beit Din. It emphasizes the need for clear, detailed statements from both parties to avoid confusion and prevent false oaths. It also discusses when […]
Daily Tanach Thursday 1st Marcheshvan Sefer Yirmiyah Chapter 12: Divine Justice and Betrayal in Yirmiyahu’s Prophecy
1. The Prophet’s Struggle Yirmiyahu’s complaint: Questions why the wicked prosper while he suffers in righteousness. Hypocrisy of the wicked: They outwardly praise Hashem but inwardly reject His ways. Hashem’s assurance: Yirmiyahu is tested by Hashem, who knows his heart and promises justice. 2. Judgment Upon the Land Land in […]
Daily Chumash Noach Chamishi – The covenant and rainbow
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Daily Tanya Thursday 1st Marcheshvan Igeres Hakodesh 25: The Duality of Spiritual Forces – Holiness and Impurity in the Human Soul and Nations
Title: The Duality of Spiritual Forces – Holiness and Impurity in the Human Soul and Nations Overview This passage explores the spiritual duality in creation, focusing on the concept of “זה לעומת זה”—the idea that for every force of holiness, there exists a corresponding force of impurity. It examines how […]
From the Rav’s Desk: May I Ask My Neighbor to Quiet Their Crying Baby or Move Them to Another Room?
May I Ask My Neighbor to Quiet Their Crying Baby or Move Them to Another Room? Question: My downstairs neighbors have a baby who cries loudly, especially at night. It’s been affecting my sleep and peace at home. Can I ask them to move the baby to a different room, […]
Daily Halacha Wednesday 30th Tishreiy: The Clash That Nearly Split the Jewish World: The Rasag–Ben Meir Calendar Controversy
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Daily Rambam 1 Chapter Wednesday 30th Tishreiy: To’en veNit’an Chapter 5: Cases Exempt from Torah Oaths and Rabbinic Safeguards
To’en veNit’an Chapter 5: Cases Exempt from Torah Oaths and Rabbinic Safeguards 📘 Overview This chapter outlines cases where Torah law does not obligate an oath, even when there is partial admission, a single witness, or a claim involving guardianship. It focuses on property types exempt from Torah oaths, the […]
Daily Tanach Wednesday 30th Tishreiy Sefer Yirmiyah Chapter 11: The Challenges of Judah and Divine Warnings
Chapter 11: The Challenges of Judah and Divine Warnings 1. Covenant Warnings and Consequences Hashem’s instructions to Yirmiyahu: Yirmiyahu is to proclaim the words of the covenant to the men of Judah and inhabitants of Jerusalem (11:1-2). He is to emphasize the curse upon those who refuse to heed the […]
Daily Chumash Noach Revi’i – The survivors exit the Teiva
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Daily Tanya Wednesday 30th Tishreiy Igeres Hakodesh 25: The Divine Structure of the Human Soul and Its Cosmic Parallel
Overview This passage explores the spiritual anatomy of the human soul and its correspondence to the Divine Sefirot—the ten emanations through which God interacts with the world. It emphasizes how human faculties mirror the Divine structure and how speech, particularly in Torah study and Mitzvah’s, activates higher spiritual processes. Key […]
From the Rav’s Desk: When and how often should one separate Maaser from his income?
When and how often should one separate Maaser from his income? Question: Dear Rabbi, I try to give maaser from my income, but I’m unsure how often I need to calculate it. For example, if I have a particularly profitable month and then experience a loss the following month, should […]
Daily Halacha Tuesday 29th Tishreiy: Aborting a Jewish fetus – Termination of Pregnancy in Cases of Fetal Medical Anomaly and Genetic Mutations
Aborting a Jewish fetus – Termination of Pregnancy in Cases of Fetal Medical Anomaly and Genetic Mutations:[1] The decision to terminate a pregnancy due to fetal medical anomalies or genetic mutations is one of the most emotionally and ethically complex challenges a Jewish couple may face. This article explores the […]
Daily Rambam 1 Chapter Tuesday 29th Tishreiy: To’en veNit’an – Chapter 4: Conditions for Modeh B’miktzat and Oath Obligations
To’en veNit’an – Chapter 4 📘 Overview of Chapter 4 – Conditions for Modeh B’miktzat and Oath Obligations This chapter continues the laws of modeh b’miktzat (partial admission), focusing on the conditions under which a Torah-mandated oath applies. It emphasizes the importance of measurable claims, admissions that can be denied, […]
Daily Tanach Tuesday 29th Tishreiy Sefer Yirmiyah Chapter 10: Warnings, Idolatry, and Divine Sovereignty
Chapter 10: Warnings, Idolatry, and Divine Sovereignty 1. Judgment and Warnings from Hashem Hashem commands Israel to heed His words and not to follow the ways of other nations, especially their fear of celestial signs. Idols crafted by human hands are described as lifeless, powerless, and incapable of good or […]
Daily Chumash with Rashi Noach Shelishi – The flood
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Daily Tanya Tuesday 29th Tishreiy Igeres Hakodesh 25: The Unity of Divine Speech and the Gradation of Worlds
Overview This passage delves into the mystical concept of how Divine vitality—emanating from God’s speech (“דבר ה’” or “רוח פיו”)—manifests across the four spiritual worlds: Atzilus, Beriah, Yetzirah, and Asiyah. While God’s essence remains absolutely unified and unchanged, the light and life-force undergo progressive concealment through tzimtzumim (contractions) and masachim […]
Is a Meat Plate Rendered Treif by a Hot Buttered Cheese Sandwich?
Question: I accidentally placed a hot buttered cheese sandwich, straight from the frying pan, onto a clean non-Ben Yomo meat plate. The sandwich was fried in butter and was still very hot at the time. Is the meat porcelain plate now considered treif? Answer: Yes, the meat plate is considered […]
Waiting 6 hours between meat and milk-Halachic Background and Practical Q&A
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Daily Rambam 1 Chapter Monday 28th Tishreiy: To’en veNit’an – Chapter 3: The Laws of “Modeh B’miktzat” (Partial Admission) and Oaths
To’en veNit’an – Chapter 3 📘 Overview of Chapter 3 – The Laws of “Modeh B’miktzat” (Partial Admission) and Oaths This chapter explores the Torah law that obligates a defendant to swear when they admit to part of a monetary claim (modeh b’miktzat). It defines the minimum amounts required for […]
Daily Tanach Monday 28th Tishreiy Sefer Yirmiyah Chapter 9: Mourning for a Nation’s Forsaken Path
Chapter 9: Mourning for a Nation’s Forsaken Path 1. The Cry for Solitude The prophet wishes for a refuge in the desert to escape the company of the people. He describes the people as adulterers and traitors filled with deceit and treachery. They have strayed from truth, moving from evil […]
Daly Chumash Noach Sheiyni – The final instructions given days before the flood
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Daily Tanya Monday 28th Tishreiy Igeres Hakodesh 25: The Divine Vitality in Exile – A Kabbalistic Perspective on the Spiritual State of the Nations
28th Tishreiy Overview This passage presents a deep mystical explanation from Kabbalistic teachings, particularly rooted in Chassidic thought, regarding the spiritual dynamics of divine vitality in the world, especially outside the Land of Israel. It explores how divine energy flows from the Divine Word (“דבר ה’”) through intermediary spiritual forces […]
From the Ravs Desk: Does a Silent Vow Count – Making a Neder in one’s thoughts
Does a Silent Vow Count – Making a Neder in ones thoughts Question: I became upset at my local shul due to a personal disagreement and, in a moment of frustration, I thought to myself that I would never step foot in that shul again. I dont recall saying anything […]
The law if one forgot to say Mashiv Haruach Umorid Hageshem
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Daily Rambam 1 Chapter Sunday 27th Tishreiy: To’en veNit’an – Chapter 2: Laws of Guarantors in Loans
To’en veNit’an – Chapter 2 📘 Overview of Chapter 2 – Suspected Individuals and Oaths This chapter addresses the halachic status of individuals who are suspected of dishonesty, particularly regarding taking oaths in monetary disputes. It outlines who is considered chashud (suspect), the implications for legal proceedings, and how oaths […]
Daily Tanach Sunday 27th Tishreiy Sefer Yirmiyah Chapter 8: The Pain of Zion and Hashem’s Reproof
Chapter 8: The Pain of Zion and Hashem’s Reproof 1. Hashem’s Judgment and People’s Silence Gathering in fortified cities: The people sit still and gather in silence due to their awareness of Hashem’s punishment for their sins. Poisoned water as a sign: Hashem has given His people poisoned water to […]
Daily Chumash Noach Rishon – Noach and the Teiva
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Daily Tanya Sunday 27th Tishreiy Igeres Hakodesh 25: Understanding the Concept of “Malchus” and the Divine Speech in Kabbalistic Thought
*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Donate Buy in Paperback or Kindle Buy on Apple Books Purchase on our website Sign up for Daily Distribution Sponsor an Episode Igeres Hakodesh 25 27th Tishreiy Overview This passage explores the mystical concept of “D’var Hashem” (the Word of God) […]
From the Ravs Desk: Staying at a Hotel for Shabbos Where the Lights Turn On When You Enter the Lobby
Staying at a Hotel Where the Lights Turn On When You Enter the Lobby Question: Hi, my name is Menachem. I’m staying at a hotel in downtown Geneva for a business conference over Shabbos. It’s a beautiful place—sleek, modern, and conveniently located near the convention center and Shul. But as […]
Parshas Bereishis – PDF! Summary, Torah Or & Likkutei Sichos, Audio Shiurim
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From the Ravs Desk: Is Lox and Smoked Salmon Kosher if made by a Non-Jew and does it need a Hashgacha?
Is Lox and Smoked Salmon Kosher if made by a Non-Jew and does it need a Hashgacha? Question: While preparing for a family brunch, I came across a package of lox and smoked salmon at my local grocery store. Upon realizing that the salmon was prepared and smoked by […]
After Sukkos summary of laws: Isru Chag, Tachanun, asking for rain, Sechach and Daled Minim after Sukkos, Shabbos Bereishis, Kiddush during the seventh hour
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Daily Rambam 1 Chapter Thursday 24th Tishreiy: Malveh Veloveh – Chapter 26: Laws of Guarantors in Loans
Chapter 26: Laws of Guarantors in Loans 📘 Overview of Chapter 26 – Laws of Guarantors in Loans This chapter outlines the halachic framework for when and how a guarantor becomes liable for a loan, the conditions under which a lender may collect from a guarantor, and the rights of […]
Daily Tanach Thursday 24th Tishreiy Sefer Yirmiyah Chapter 7: A Call to Repentance and Consequences
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Daily Chumash Thursday Bereishis – Offspring’s of Kayin
*The article below is an excerpt from the above Sefer *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Donate Buy in Paperback or Kindle Buy on Apple Books Purchase on our website Sign up for Daily Distribution Sponsor an Episode Chamishi Lemech had two wives, and had Yaval and […]
Daily Tanya Thursday 24th Tishreiy Igeres Hakodesh 24: Standing Before the King: The Sanctity of Prayer and the Danger of Distraction
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The laws and customs of Shemini Atzeres & Simchas Torah – Summary & Checklist
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The laws & Customs of Hoshana Rabbah – Summary
This article is an excerpt from the above Sefer *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Donate Buy in Paperback or Kindle Buy on Apple Books Purchase on our website WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Sponsor an Article Table of Contents Hoshana Rabbah A. The meaning of Hoshana […]
Daily Rambam 1 Chapter Thursday 17th Tishreiy: Malveh Veloveh – Chapter 19: Prioritizing Land in Debt Collection and Buyer Protections
Hilchot Malveh veLoveh – Chapter 19 🏷️ Title Chapter 19: Prioritizing Land in Debt Collection and Buyer Protections 📘 Overview This chapter outlines the halachic rules for collecting debts from a borrower’s property, focusing on which type of land may be seized—iddit (best), beinonit (average), or zibburit (lowest quality). It […]
Daily Tanya Thursday 17th Tishreiy Igeres Hakodesh 22: Love in Affliction: Revealing Divine Compassion Through Teshuvah
📘 Title: Love in Affliction: Revealing Divine Compassion Through Teshuvah 🧾 Overview: This passage offers a profound spiritual perspective on suffering and Divine love. It teaches that when one experiences hardship, the proper response is to examine one’s deeds—le’fashpesh b’ma’asav—and recognize that the pain may be a form […]
Daily Chumash Thursday Vezos Habracha – Blessing of Dan, Naftali, Asher
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Laundering clothing on Chol Hamoed if they all became dirty
May one launder his clothing on Chol Hamoed if they all became dirty? The general rule: It is forbidden to launder clothing on Chol Hamoed.[1] This applies even if one is doing so for the sake of wearing the clothing during the Moed and certainly if one is doing so […]
Laws & Customs of Dwelling in a Sukkah – Summary and checklist
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Erev Sukkos and Binding and shaking the Daled Minim Checklist and Guideline
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Status of Esrog if the Pitum Falls Off
Status of Esrog if the Pitum Falls Off Question Is an Esrog still kosher for use if its Pitum (the protruding tip) or Shoshanta (the flower-like structure atop the Pitum) falls off? Answer If the Pitum of an Esrog falls off and exposes any part of the top of the […]
Building the Sukkah – Summary of Laws
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Daily Rambam 1 Chapter Sunday 13th Tishreiy: Malveh Veloveh – Chapter 15: Conditions on Loan Repayment and the Power of Testimony
Hilchot Malveh veLoveh – Chapter 15 Conditions on Loan Repayment and the Power of Testimony Overview This chapter explores the halachic implications of stipulating conditions on how a loan must be repaid—particularly when the lender demands repayment in the presence of witnesses or specific individuals. If the borrower claims to […]
Daily Tanach Sunday 13th Tishreiy Sefer Yirmiyah Chapter 6 Part 2: Judgment and Warning from the North
Overview The selected passage vividly depicts a time of impending judgment and sorrow. The text highlights how the people’s continued rebellion and rejection of Hashem’s guidance have led to severe consequences. The nations and the earth are called as witnesses to this rebellion, emphasizing the gravity and universality of the […]
Daily Chumash Sunday Vezos Habracha – The blessing of Moshe prior to his death
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Daily Tanya Sunday 13th Tishreiy Igeres Hakodesh 21: The Urgency of Charity: Zerizut in Supporting the Holy Land
Igeres Hakodesh 21 13th Tishreiy 📘 Title: The Urgency of Charity: Zerizut in Supporting the Holy Land 🧾 Overview: This heartfelt appeal encourages consistent and enthusiastic financial support for the residents of Eretz Yisrael. It emphasizes the spiritual importance of giving regularly—weekly, monthly, or annually—and highlights the supreme value […]
Parshas Ha’azinu – Summary, Likkutei Torah & Likkutei Sichos, Audio Shiurim
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Ask the Rav: Shaalos & Teshuvos for Erev Yom Kippur 5785
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Erev Yom Kippur – Checklist and summary of laws
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From the Ravs Desk: May I use water to swallow a pill on Yom Kippur?
How to facilitate the swallowing of a pill on Yom Kippur Question: What is the proper method for administering a Halachically mandated pill on Yom Kippur? Specifically, is it permissible to ingest medication using a minimal quantity of water, and if so, what constitutes an acceptable limit? In cases where […]
The Daled Minim Consumers Guide and Kashrus checklist for Lulav, Esrog, Hadassim, Aravos
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Daily Rambam 1 Chapter Tuesday 8th Tishreiy: Malveh Veloveh – Chapter 10: Lending Produce and the Boundaries of Ribit in Commodity Loans
Chapter 10: Lending Produce and the Boundaries of Ribit in Commodity Loans Overview This chapter addresses the halachic principles governing the lending of produce and other commodities, focusing on when such transactions are permitted and when they risk violating the prohibition of ribit (interest). The key distinction lies in whether […]
Daily Tanach Tuesday 8th Tishreiy Sefer Yirmiyah Chapter 6 Part 1: Judgment and Warning from the North
📯 Evil from the North and a Great Calamity “Sound the shofar in Tekoa… raise a standard over Beth-hakerem” — for destruction comes from the north. “The comely and delicate one have I destroyed” — daughter of Zion shall be besieged. Shepherds pitch tents around her; war preparations intensify: “Arise, […]
Daily Tanya Tuesday 8th Tishreiy Igeres Hakodesh 20: Birth of Souls: Malchus as the Gateway to Creation
8th Tishreiy Birth of Souls: Malchus as the Gateway to Creation 🧾 Overview: This passage reveals that the true emergence of “yesh”—a separate, created existence—begins from Malchus of Atzilut, which becomes the source of Beriah. As the sages say, “There is no king without a people,” indicating that Malchus enables […]
Daily Chumash Tuesday Haazinu – Jewish rebelliousness
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Am I Yotzei? Shevarim-Teruah was Blown in Mixed Breaths During Tekios Meyushav
Am I Yotzei? Shevarim-Teruah was Blown in Mixed Breaths During Tekios Meyushav Question: This past Rosh Hashanah, we had a situation where, during the Tekios of Meyushav where everyone comes to be Yotzei and many leave shul afterwards. The Baal Tokeia was not the most well versed in halacha and […]
Fasting on Yom Kippur – Full article – General laws, pregnant, nursing, Yoledes, sick, Shiurim, Kiddush
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Daily Rambam 1 Chapter Monday 7th Tishreiy: Malveh Veloveh – Chapter 9: Fixing Prices Before Market Rates and the Boundaries of Ribis in Commerce
Chapter 9: Fixing Prices Before Market Rates and the Boundaries of Ribis in Commerce Overview This chapter explores the halachic guidelines for fixing prices on produce and goods before the market rate (sha’ar) is established. The central concern is avoiding transactions that resemble interest (ribit) when payment is made in […]
Daily Tanach Monday 7th Tishreiy Sefer Yirmiyah Chapter 5 Part 2: Visions of Wrath and Redemption
Denial and False Prophecy Israel and Judah have dealt treacherously, denying Hashem and claiming no evil will befall them. Prophets become wind, with no speech in them. Hashem places His words as fire in the prophet’s mouth, and the people shall be wood—it shall consume them. 🌍 A Nation from […]
Daily Chumash Monday Haazinu – Hashem’s love for the Jewish people
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Daily Tanya Monday 7th Tishreiy Igeres Hakodesh 20: From Divine Essence to Created Existence: How Yesh Emerges from Ein Sof
7th Tishreiy From Divine Essence to Created Existence: How Yesh Emerges from Ein Sof 🧾 Overview: This passage explores the delicate boundary between Divinity and creation. Souls of angels and humans, before descending into the lower worlds, originate from Divine unions in Atzilut and are not considered true “yesh” […]
Laws of Yom Kippur – Summary
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