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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
* 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 Yeravam builds golden calves for worship: Building up the city of Shechem: Yeravam built Shechem in the mountain of Ephraim […]
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
* 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 Jewish people rebel against Rechavam and coronate Yeravam as king: When the Jewish people saw how Rechavam responded to […]
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
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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
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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
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Daily Tanach Monday Sefer Melachim 1 Chapter 11: Hashem chastises Shlomo for his actions and promises him that his kingdom will be split
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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
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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
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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 […]
If one mistakenly said Visein Tal Umatar after Sukkos but before the proper time, is he to repeat Shemoneh Esrei?
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Daily Tanach Tuesday Sefer Melachim 1 Chapter 10: Queen of Sheba returns home with gifts from Solomon
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From the Rav’s Desk – Q&A’s on Tefilas Haderech and more
When is the earliest time in travel for one to say Tefilat Haderech? Must it be said after a certain distance away from the city? On the road versus within the city:[1] Tefilas Haderech is to be recited after leaving the city and its outskirts, which is defined as the […]
Pro-life or pro-choice: The Torah’s perspective on abortions of gentile fetuses
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Daily Tanach Tuesday Sefer Melachim 1 Chapter 10: The Queen of Sheba
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From the Rav’s Desk – Q&A’s on Tachanun and more
Is Tachanun said in Shul when a Sandek is present during the Minyan? Tachanun is omitted in a Minyan in which a person who will be a Sandek that day is participating in, even if the Bris will not be taking place in that Shul. Tachanun is recited in the […]
Elections in Halacha
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Daily Tanach Monday Sefer Melachim 1 Chapter 9: Cities built by King Solomon
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From the Rav’s Desk – Q&A’s on Thunder and more
If one both saw lighting and heard thunder together or one right after the other how many blessings should one say If one both saw lighting and heard thunder – How many blessings to say and which one:[1] If one saw lightning and heard thunder simultaneously [or one after the other […]
Blessing on thunder and lightning-Criteria, Kdei Dibbur, how often
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Daily Tanach Sunday Sefer Melachim 1 –Chapter 9: Chiram donates wood to Shlomo who in return supplies him with cities
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From the Rav’s Desk – Q&A’s on Shloshim and more
When does the Shloshim end for those who sat Shiva between Yom Kippur and Sukkos? The Shloshim ends eight days after Simchas Torah, which in the year 5785 falls out on Shabbos the 1st of MarCheshvan. Hence, all the laws of Shloshim end Shabbos morning. Background: The holiday of Sukkos […]
From the Rav’s Desk – Q&A’s on burial and more
Must one bury the ash that remains after cremation if a Jew was cremated Chas Veshalom? The cremated ashes of a Jew do not require burial. If they are buried, they are not to be buried in the regular part of the cemetery [not even in the non-Shomer Shabbos section] […]
The Rainbow in Halacha and Agadah: Its Blessing; Staring at a rainbow; The meaning of the rainbow
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Daily Tanach Thursday Sefer Melachim 1 –Chapter 9: G-d appears to Shlomo
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From the Rav’s Desk – Q&A’s on women covering hair and more
Why must a married woman cover her hair? Question: Why must a married woman cover her hair according to Judaism? I have heard many things said including that it is because the hair is very holy and therefore must be covered? Is this true? And if so why not cover […]
Preventing monetary damage from occurring to another
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Daily Tanach Wednesday Sefer Melachim 1 – Chapter 8: The celebration of the inauguration of the temple
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May one eat food in a Shiva home?
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From the Rav’s Desk – Q&A’s on Kashrus & More
How to Kasher a dairy vessel that became Treif due to absorption of meat, or vice a versa? Question: I accidentally used a clean meat baking pan to bake dairy pizza in my dairy oven. Is it possible for me to kosher my baking pan with Hagala or must it […]
Daily Tanach Tuesday Sefer Melachim 1 – Chapter 8: The king prays to G-d
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From the Rav’s Desk – Q&A’s on Davening and more
Forgot Mashiv Haruach and remembered right away Question: [Monday, 15th Mar Cheshvan, 5781] If one forgot to say Mashiv Haruach Umorid Hageshem, and remembered at the end of the blessing prior to saying Hashem’s name. Should he go back and say it, should he say it then, or she just continue? […]
Daily Tanach Monday Sefer Melachim 1 – Chapter 8: The king praises and blesses G-d
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From the Rav’s Desk – Q&A’s on Immersing Bein Hashmashos
May a woman immerse in the Mikveh during Bein Hashmashos of her 7th day in a time of need, such as to catch a flight and the like? May a woman immerse in the Mikveh during Bein Hashmashos of her 7th day in a time of need, such as to […]
What is one to do with the Sechach and Daled Minim after Sukkos?
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Daily Tanach Sunday Sefer Melachim 1 – Chapter 8: The inauguration of the Temple
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From the Rav’s Desk – Q&A’s on Yom Tov
May one distribute the charity for Yizkor already before Yom Tov? Yes. Some are accustomed even initially to already distribute the charity before Yom Tov, and then say in the Nussach “As I have given.”[1]] __________________________ [1] Gesher Hachaim 31:2-3; Nitei Gavriel 79:29 What comes first; Yizkor or the prayer […]
Eiruv Tavshilin – Laws & Customs [for Erev Shemini Atzeres in Diaspora 5785]
* This article is an excerpt from the above Sefer Buy Now! Print & Kindle *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. WhatsApp Facebook Twitter Telegram Sign up for Daily Distribution Sponsor an Episode The laws of Eruv Tavshilin[1] Doing Eruv Tavshilin when the Yom Tov falls on […]
From the Ravs Desk: Shaalos Veteshuvos on Sukkah and other subjects
Repeating blessing over food when going back to Sukkah after entering saferoom due to a siren Repeating blessing over food when going back to Sukkah after entering saferoom due to a siren:[1] In the event that one needed to leave the Sukkah and enter a safe room [i.e. bomb shelter] […]
Daily Tanach Tuesday Sefer Melachim 1 – Chapter 7: The pool of the Temple
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Daily Chumash Tuesday Vezos Habracha – Blessing of Yosef
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Daily Chumash Monday Vezos Habracha – Blessing of Levi
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Daily Tanach Monday Sefer Melachim 1 – Chapter 7: The pool of the Temple
* 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. Chiram, the craftsman who built the vessels of the Temple: King Shlomo sent for Chiram to be brought to […]
Daily Tanach Sunday Sefer Melachim 1 – Chapter 7: The various halls of the palace
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Daily Tanach Thursday Sefer Melachim 1 – Chapter 7: Shlomo builds his palace, and fixtures of the Temple
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From the Ravs Desk: Shaalos Veteshuvos on Yom Kippur
Should married women who are impure [menstruating] immerse? Should married women who are impure [menstruating] immerse? It is permitted [and accustomed] for married women to immerse in a Mikveh on Erev Yom Kippur even if they are impure, and within Shiva Nekiyim.[1] Some[2] however write that a woman who is […]
Yom Kippur that falls on Shabbos
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Daily Tanach Wednesday Sefer Melachim 1 – Chapter 6: The building of the courtyard of the temple
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Daily Chumash Wednesday Vezos Habracha – Blessing of Zevulun and Yissachar
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From the Ravs Desk: Shaalos Veteshuvos on Kerias Hatorah & More
If a Kohen does not want an Aliyah and he is the only Kohen in Shul, may he even initially go out in order to not be called up? If a Kohen does not want an Aliyah and he is the only Kohen in Shul, may he even initially go […]