Saying a blessing on behalf of another if one was already Yotzei the Mitzvah [i.e. Kiddush, Havdala] One who was already Yotzei, or is not currently being Yotzei, the Mitzvah:[1] A person who already fulfilled his obligation of a Mitzvah, [or did not yet fulfill his obligation, but plans to […]
Daily Tanach Monday Sefer Melachim 1 Chapter 20 Part 5: Achav is told by a prophet of his demise due to allowing Ben Hadad to live
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I am in the hospital for Chanukah. Should I light my own candles or am I Yotzei with my husband? You are to light your own candles, or be Yotzei with the general candle lighting taking place in the hospital, if such a lighting is taking place [i.e. dining room]. […]
Daily Tanach Sunday Sefer Melachim 1 Chapter 20 Part 4: Peace is made between Achav and Ben Hadad
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Should one make a Farbrengen Friday night this year that it falls on Chaf Kisleiv? Yes. The Rebbe spoke very painfully in 1984 of the fact that no farbrengen was held Friday night that year, and asked for this mistake to not be repeated. The Rebbe stated that there should have […]
Torah Or and Likkutei Torah : Its uniquness, background history, Segulos, & Directives of Rebbe for its study
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Daily Tanach Thursday Sefer Melachim 1 Chapter 20 Part 3: The 2nd Battle of Achav and Ben Hadad
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New Articles Every Jew is needed to fulfill the worlds purpose The purpose of creation – To know G-d: It states in the Zohar that the purpose of creation of man was in order for him to know G-d. The intent of this statement is as follows: Our physical world […]
Daily Tanach Wednesday Sefer Melachim 1 Chapter 20 Part 2: Battle of Achav and Ben Hadad
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True holiness is achieved through Mitzvah fulfillment True holiness is achieved through Mitzvah fulfillment: Our sages teach us that abstinence from pleasures brings towards holiness and holiness brings towards humility and humility brings towards fear of heaven. Now, the main aspect of holiness is accomplished through the fulfillment of Mitzvah’s, […]
At what age should Bochurim get married?
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Daily Tanach Tuesday Sefer Melachim 1 Chapter 20: Battle of Achav and Ben Hadad
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The bigger you are, the greater your angel Everything has an angelic source in the upper spiritual worlds: [Likkutei Torah Balak] There is not one creation within this physical world or revealed spiritual worlds of above, known as Alma Desiglaya, which does not have a root and source above in […]
The Chevra Kadisha – Who are they and what are their responsibilities and when do they fast
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Daily Tanach Monday Sefer Melachim 1 Chapter 19: Eliyahu flees to Mount Chorev
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The power of song in Avodas Hashem All of the elevations take place through song: In the future era we will experience 50,000 Jubilee elevations. This means that the world will experience a revolutionary change and promotion in its G-dly experience every 50 years for a total of 50,000 cycles […]
Removing or putting on two items of clothing simultaneously
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Daily Tanach Sunday Sefer Melachim 1 Chapter 19: Eliyahu flees to Mount Chorev
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Why are there so many details in Jewish law to validate a Mitzvah? How Mitzvah’s refine sparks of holiness found within physical objects: Each and every physical object within this world contains within it great sparks of holiness that fell into it from the spiritual world of Tohu as a […]
Making Tehina on Shabbos
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Daily Tanach Thursday Sefer Melachim 1 Chapter 18: The prophets of Baal are not successful in bringing a fire
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If the Tzitzis of a corner became invalid and needs to be replaced, does it affect the Kashrus of the Tzitzis of the other corners and require it to be replaced? If the Tzitzis of a corner became invalid and needs to be replaced, does it affect the Kashrus of […]
Children’s inheritance of communal positions held by father
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Daily Tanach Wednesday Sefer Melachim 1 Chapter 18: Achav and Eliyahu meet, and a showdown is agreed to take place
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The power of will and its ability to change pain to pleasure Man contains total control over his will and desires: Our sages teach us that all that is required of man to be successful in serving G-d is for him to nullify his will and desires in face of […]
Kol Isha – Men listening to women sing
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Daily Tanach Tuesday Sefer Melachim 1 Chapter 18: A drought and the showdown by Mt. Carmel
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Does the prohibition of Onas Devarim apply against offending a gentile? A gentile: Some Poskim[1] rule that the prohibition of Onas Devarim does not apply against verbally oppressing a gentile. [The above does not mean that one is permitted or encouraged to verbally oppress a gentile, but that simply doing […]
What is the law if a drop of hot milk or chicken soup spritzed onto a dairy/meaty vessel?
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Daily Tanach Monday Sefer Melachim 1 Chapter 17: Eliyahu is fed by the widow
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Importance of verbalizing words of Torah and not learning in mere thought The two forms of writing – Ink versus Inscription: The verse states, “Im Bechukosaiy Teileichu/and if you walk in My statutes [then you will receive the following reward].” The use of the term Bechukosai remains to be understood […]
Touching clothing and items [i.e. alarm clock, glasses, etc] before washing hands in the morning
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Daily Tanach Sunday Sefer Melachim 1 Chapter 17: Eliyahu Hanavi flees from Achav
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May one attach two sides of his clothing using a safety pin? May one attach two sides of his clothing using a safety pin?[1] Regarding making it into a double stitch: Some Poskim[2] rule that this should not be done. Others[3] rule that so long as it is not meant […]
Mixing mayonnaise with tuna or egg on Shabbos
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Daily Tanach Thursday Sefer Melachim 1 Chapter 16: The reign of Omri
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From the Rav’s Desk: Latest articles, Q&A on Chasan, Hair, Magnum ice cream
Does one say tachanun if there is a Chasan present in shul on the day of his wedding? Different customs. Practcially, Tachanun is to be omitted unless there is an explicit known custom otherwise in one’s community. Is Tachanun recited if there is a Chasan in Shul who is getting […]
Onas Devarim-Hurting another with words-The law and severity
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Daily Tanach Tuesday Sefer Melachim 1 Chapter 16: The reign of Zimri
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From the Rav’s Desk: Latest articles, Q&A on spas, bris
May one bathe for pleasure purposes during the 12 months of mourning for a parent [i.e. Jacuzzi/spa] Yes. After the conclusion of Shloshim, starting from the morning of the 30th day, the mourner may bathe and shower without restriction, and hence there is no restriction against using a Jacuzzi or […]
Is a gentile prohibited from castrating a human/animal as part of the Noahide laws?
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Daily Tanach Tuesday Sefer Melachim 1 Chapter 16: The reign of Elah
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From the Rav’s Desk: Q&A on Jacuzzis and churches
May one daven or learn Torah in a hotel room that contains a Jacuzzi, such as a couples Zimmer? May one daven or learn Torah in a hotel room that contains a Jacuzzi, such as a couples Zimmer?[1] Yes. It is permitted to study Torah and Daven in such a […]
May one purchase pet food that contains meat and dairy ingredients
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Daily Tanach Monday Sefer Melachim 1 Chapter 16: The reign of Basha
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From the Rav’s Desk: Q&A on RC Kisleiv & More
When to celebrate birthday and Bar/Bas Mitzvah if born on the 30th of Kisleiv Question: [Monday 2nd Teves 5782] Today the 30th day of Kisleiv, we Baruch Hashem had a baby boy. I am wondering when this boy will celebrate his birthday in future years when there isn’t 30th day […]
The laws and custom of Rosh Chodesh-Reminders and checklist
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Daily Tanach Sunday Sefer Melachim 1 Chapter 15: The legacy of Nadav and Basha, king of Israel
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From the Rav’s Desk – Q&A on after birth care and more
Is a husband obligated to provide his wife with cleaning help after birth Is a husband obligated to provide his wife with cleaning help after birth?[1] Some Poskim[2] rule that a husband is obligated to hire a worker to help his wife after she gives birth in order so she […]
Tehillim on Shabbos Mevarchim-Background and Halachic details and related customs
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Daily Tanach Thursday Sefer Melachim 1 Chapter 15: The state of war between Asa and Basha, the king of Israel
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Daily Chumash Chamishi Toldos – The blessings-Yitzchak blesses Yaakov who impersonates Eisav
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From the Rav’s Desk – Q&A on Kerias Hatorah & More
Mourner during Shiva is tenth man and is a Kohen – What to do? What should be done in a Shiva home if the mourner is a Kohen or Levi and is the 10th man for the minyan regarding leaving the room by the Aliyah of Kohen or Levi? He […]
The confidentiality of a conversation
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Daily Tanach Wednesday Sefer Melachim 1 Chapter 15: The reign of Asa the son of Aviyam
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Daily Chumash Revi’i Toldos – Yitzchak moves
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From the Rav’s Desk – Q&A on Does G-d need us
Does G-d need us? A balanced solution from the Alter Rebbe to a much debated subject Does G-d truly not know whether to desire the actions of the righteous versus the actions of the wicked? [Likkutei Torah Tzav] The Midrash Raba on Bereishis writes on the verse, “Vayehi Or/And there […]
Until what age may parents bathe their children of opposite gender, and may they shower together?
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Daily Tanach Tuesday Sefer Melachim 1 Chapter 15: The reign of Aviyam
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Daily Chumash Shelishi Toldos – The wells of Yitzchak
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From the Rav’s Desk – Q&A on Shlichus & More
Every Jew is a Shliach Every Jew is an emissary of G-d and contains His power of attorney: In Jewish law we find a concept known as Shlichus, otherwise known as an emissary who contains power of attorney to perform certain actions on behalf of the sender. For example, it […]
Daily Tanach Monday Sefer Melachim 1 Chapter 14: The son of Yeravam dies
* The article below is an excerpt from the above Sefer Buy Now-The Tanach Summary Series Purchase on our website Sign up for Daily link via Whatsapp Sponsor an Episode The son of Yeravam dies: Yeravam’s wife arrived home to Tirzah [the capital of Yeravam’s kingdom in the Shomron] and […]
Daily Chumash Sheiyni Toldos – Yitzchak moves to the city of Avimelech
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From the Rav’s Desk – Q&A on Yartzites & More
Should a grandson say Kaddish and Daven for the Amud on the Yahrzeit of a grandparent? Should a grandson say Kaddish and Daven for the Amud on the Yahrzeit of a grandparent?[1] Kaddish: If the deceased did not leave a son to say Kaddish for him then a grandson, whether […]
Order of getting dressed like a Jew
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Daily Tanach Sunday Sefer Melachim 1 Chapter 14: The reigns of Yeravam and Rechavam and their sins
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Daily Chumash Rishon Toldos – The birth of Yaakov and Eisav
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From the Rav’s Desk – Q&A on Eily, Kerias Hatorah and Kugel
Was Eily the Kohen Gadol a descendent from Pinchas? Was Eily the Kohen Gadol a descendent from Pinchas & which family of Aaron merited the High priesthood, Elazar or Itamar? Eily Hakohen was a descendent of Itamar, the brother of Elazar, the father of Pinchas.[1] Initially, the High priesthood was […]
Are pets [dogs, cats, birds, fish] Muktzah on Shabbos
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Daily Tanach Thursday Sefer Melachim 1 Chapter 13: Ido dies a tragic death after mistakenly listening to a false prophet
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Daily Chumash Chamishi Chayeh Sarah – Traveling back to marry Yitzchak
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From the Rav’s Desk – Q&A on Shiva
After a fire comes wealth – Hashem blesses those who have fallen The Tzemach Tzedek[1], quoting from the Alter Rebbe in the name of previous Tzadikim, that after a fire [or any other calamity[2]] comes wealth. [In fact, the numerical value of burnt/Saraf in Hebrew is the same numerical value […]
Repossession – May one forcibly take money or possessions from a person who owes him money?
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Daily Tanach Wednesday Sefer Melachim 1 Chapter 13: The prophecy of Ido to Yeravam, and his death
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From the Rav’s Desk – Q&A on demons and more
Is it true that in today’s times demons no longer exist? Is it true that in today’s times demons no longer exist? There is a very well-known saying that the Baal Shem Tov eradicated the demons from the world and therefore there are no longer any demons today. Is this […]
Castration & Sterilization to humans and animals
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Daily Tanach Tuesday Sefer Melachim 1 Chapter 12: Yeravam builds golden calves for worship
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From the Rav’s Desk – Q&A on demons, haircuts and more
Do demons really exist? Do demons really exist? The Sages[1] mentioned the existence of demons in various places, and they are likewise mentioned in a verse[2] in scripture. It is hence imperative for a G-d fearing Jew who believes in the Torah and in the word of the Sages to […]
If one tasted a meat food must he wait 6 hours prior to eating dairy?
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Daily Tanach Monday Sefer Melachim 1 Chapter 12: The Jewish people rebel against Rechavam and coronate Yeravam as king
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From the Rav’s Desk – Q&A on Meat and fish & More
Why do we avoid eating fish and meat together? Why do we avoid eating fish and meat together?[1] One must beware from eating meat and fish together due to that it can cause leprosy.[2] _____________________________________________________ [1] Michaber Y.D. 116:2; O.C. 173:2 “As it is difficult for Davar Acher, and Danger […]
Having a pair of Night Tzitzis
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Daily Tanach Sunday Sefer Melachim 1 Chapter 12: Yeravam becomes king and leads the Jewish people astray
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From the Rav’s Desk – Q&A on Birthdays & More
Is there any Torah source for celebrating a birthday? Source in the Torah for celebrating a birthday: The Torah makes mention of a birthday celebration in reference to Pharaoh when he celebrated his birthday and requested his imprisoned head baker and vintner to appear before him, as predicted in Pharaoh’s […]
How to hold the bread of Lechem Mishneh when saying Hamotzi on Shabbos and Yom Tov?
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Daily Tanach Thursday Sefer Melachim 1 Chapter 11: Shlomo tries to kill Yeravam who flees to Egypt
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From the Rav’s Desk – Q&A on mezuzos and more
Attaching the Mezuzah to piece that extends from ones doorpost if there is no room to place the mezuzah on the doorpost May one attach the Mezuzah to a protruding piece of material that extends from ones doorpost if there is no room to place the mezuzah on the doorpost […]
Threatening to take a Jew to secular court
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Daily Tanach Wednesday Sefer Melachim 1 Chapter 11: Yeravam Ben Nevat
* The article below is an excerpt from the above Sefer Buy Now-The Tanach Summary Series Purchase on our website Sign up for Daily link via Whatsapp Sponsor an Episode 1. Yeravam Ben Nevat: His lineage: Yeravam was the son of Nevat, who was an Ephraimite of Tzeradah [from the […]
From the Rav’s Desk – Q&A’s on Davening and more
What is the law if one who traveled to the Diaspora forgot to say Visein Tal Umatar between the 7th of MarCheshvan and the 5th of December? What is the law if one who traveled to the Diaspora forgot to say Visein Tal Umatar between the 7th of MarCheshvan and […]
May a Jew be involved in matchmaking [i.e. Shidduchim] for gentiles?
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Daily Tanach Tuesday Sefer Melachim 1 Chapter 11: Hadad the Edomite regains strength to fight the Jewish people
* The article below is an excerpt from the above Sefer Buy Now-The Tanach Summary Series Purchase on our website Sign up for Daily link via Whatsapp Sponsor an Episode 1. Hadad the Edomite regains strength to fight the Jewish people: Hashem raised the power an adversary again Shlomo, by […]
From the Rav’s Desk – Q&A’s on Shidduchim for secular Jews & More
May one arrange a Shidduch for a non-religious couple who will not keep Taharas Hamishpacha? May one arrange a Shidduch for a non-religious couple who will not keep Taharas Hamishpacha? Many Poskim[1] rule that whenever we suspect that the couple will for certain not guard Taharas Hamishpacha, then it is […]
Goyishe Music -Listening to gentile music
* This article is an excerpt from the above Sefer Buy in Paperback or Kindle Buy on Apple Books Purchase on our website *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. WhatsApp Facebook Twitter Telegram Sign up for Daily Distribution Sponsor an Episode Donate Gentile[1] music and lullabies:[2] The […]
Daily Tanach Monday Sefer Melachim 1 Chapter 11: Hashem chastises Shlomo for his actions and promises him that his kingdom will be split
* The article below is an excerpt from the above Sefer Buy Now-The Tanach Summary Series Purchase on our website Sign up for Daily link via Whatsapp Sponsor an Episode 1. Hashem chastises Shlomo for his actions and promises him that his kingdom will be split: Hashem became angry with […]
From the Rav’s Desk – Q&A’s on olives, onions, wine, Tzitzis
What is the Kavana to have when eating olives so they dont cause forgetfulness? Keil-Elokim-Matzpatz Background:[1] One who eats olives with the special meditation [i.e. Kavanah] does not get memory damage from it, as it is only the ignoramus who eats it without Kavana who gets damaged. [This intent is […]
Daily Tanach Sunday Sefer Melachim 1 Chapter 11: Shlomo’s wives
* The article below is an excerpt from the above Sefer Buy Now-The Tanach Summary Series Purchase on our website Sign up for Daily link via Whatsapp Sponsor an Episode Chapter 11: Shlomo’s wives, sins, death, & rebellion of Yeravam 1. The wives of Shlomo and the sins they caused […]
Avoiding making Kiddush during the 7th hour on Friday night
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Daily Tanach Thursday Sefer Melachim 1 Chapter 10: The Kings wealth and fame
* The article below is an excerpt from the above Sefer Buy Now-The Tanach Summary Series Purchase on our website Sign up for Daily link via Whatsapp Sponsor an Episode 1. The Kings wealth and fame: The Kings drinking vessels: All of the drinking vessels of king Shlomo were made […]
From the Rav’s Desk – Q&A’s on Shabbos urns and more
When did biblical Semicha become extinct? When did biblical Semicha become extinct?[1] The conventional approach is that it became extinct sometime within the Talmudic era due to government decrees which gave a penalty of death for those who gave Semicha.[2] However, the Rebbe explains, and proves, that in truth it […]
