Daily Tanya Chapter 31 Part 3: Rejoicing throughout the day when one serves G-d and the spiritual exodus experienced daily (Tuesday 7th Adar)

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Daily Rambam (1) Hilchos Yesodei Hatorah – Chapter 9: The Eternal Authority of the Torah and the Limits of Prophetic Power (Monday, 6th Adar)

Yesodei haTorah – Chapter 9 Halachah 1 — The Torah Is Eternal and Cannot Be Changed The Torah explicitly states that its commandments are forever, with no possibility of change, addition, or subtraction. Verses such as “Do not add and do not subtract,” “For us and our children forever,” and […]

Daily Chumash & Rashi Parshas Tetzaveh Rishon: The Bigdei Kehuna – Priestly Garments (Sunday, 5th Adar)

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Daily Tanya Chapter 31 Part 1: Turning the sadness and depression over one’s spiritual state into joy (Sunday, 5th Adar)

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Daily Chumash & Rashi Parshas Teruma – Shevi’i: The Chatzer – courtyard of the Mishkan (Shabbos, 4th Adar)

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Daily Tanya Chapter 30 Part 2: How hard are you working to serve G-d that you are in a position to judge another (Shabbos, 4th Adar)

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From the Rav’s Desk: Is a Mechitza Required at a Sheva Brachos Meal and may one recite Shehasimcha Bimiono if a Mechitza is not present

Is a Mechitza Required at a Sheva Brachos Meal and may one recite Shehasimcha Bimiono if a Mechitza is not present Question: Rabbi, at our upcoming Sheva Brachos, do we really need to set up a Mechitza between men and women, even if it’s just close family and friends? Also […]

Daily Halacha: The 39 Melachos – Part 1: The Source & Background

The 39 Melachos – Part 1: Background[1] It is widely recognized that Halacha identifies thirty‑nine primary Melachos—categories of creative labor—that are prohibited on Shabbos. These thirty‑nine Melachos constitute the full scope of the Torah’s prohibition against performing melachah on the seventh day. Although the Torah[2] commands us to refrain from […]

Daily Rambam (1) Hilchos Yesodei Hatorah – Chapter 5: Laws of Kiddush Hashem versus Chilul Hashem (Thursday, 2nd Adar)

Chapter 5: Laws of Kiddush Hashem versus Chilul Hashem Halacha 1: The mitzvah to sanctify G-d’s name and to which commands it does not apply Kiddush Hashem: All the Jewish people are commanded to sanctify G-d’s great name. Chillul Hashem: Likewise, they are commanded against desecrating his name. Transgressing a […]

Daily Rambam (1) Hilchos Yesodei Hatorah – Chapter 4: Maaseh Bereishis-The wisdom & science behind creation (Wednesday, 1st Adar)

Chapter 4: Maaseh Bereishis-The wisdom & science behind creation   Halacha 1: All creations are made up of the four elements The four elements: There are four fundamental elements of creation which are: fire, wind, water, and earth All earthly creations are made up of these four elements. This includes […]

Daily Tanach – Yechezkel Chapter 38: The Prophecy of Gog of the Land of Magog (Wednesday, 1st Adar)

Daily Tanach – Yechezkel Chapter 38: The Prophecy of Gog of the Land of Magog Gog Summoned for a Final Confrontation (Verses 1–6) Hashem commands Yechezkel to prophesy against Gog, from the land of Magog, identified as the leader (“chief prince”) of Meshech and Tubal. Hashem declares Himself against Gog […]

Daily Halacha: Where to Insert Yaaleh Veyavo When Remembered at Any Stage Prior to Finishing Shemoneh Esrei

Table of Contents Remembering Yaaleh Veyavo Before Completing Shemoneh Esrei – Where to Insert Yaaleh Veyavo When Remembered at Any Stage Prior to Finishing Shemoneh Esrei:[1] Regarding one who accidentally omitted Yaaleh Veyavo, halachah distinguishes carefully between remembering before concluding a blessing, after concluding it but before beginning the next, […]

Daily Rambam (1) Hilchos Yesodei Hatorah – Chapter 3: The Structure of the Heavens and the Foundations of Creation (Tuesday, 30th Shevat)

Hilchos Yesodei haTorah – Chapter 3: The Structure of the Heavens and the Foundations of Creation A systematic outline of the structure of the heavens, the spheres, the elements, and their spiritual nature The Nine Spheres (Heavens) The Sages taught that the heavens (also called “firmament,” “habitation,” “skies”) consist of […]

Daily Rambam (1) Hilchos Yesodei Hatorah – Chapter 2: The Commandments to Love and Fear G-d And How to Achieve (Monday, 29th Shevat)

Hilchos Yesodei haTorah – Chapter 2 The Commandments to Love and Fear G-d There is a positive commandment to love G-d. There is a positive commandment to fear (awe) G-d. These are derived from “You shall love G-d…” and “Fear G-d…” How to Attain Love and Fear of G-d The […]

Daily Tanach – Yechezkel Chapter 36 The False Shepherds and Hashem as the True Shepherd (Monday, 29th Shevat)

Daily Tanach –Yechezkel Chapter 36 – The Restoration of the Land and the Spiritual Renewal of Israel Prophecy to the Mountains of Israel (Verses 1–7) Hashem instructs Yechezkel to prophesy to the mountains, hills, valleys, and streams of Israel. The nations around them mocked the land, saying it now belonged […]

From the Rav’s Desk: Should a Person Speak Kindly and respectfully to an AI Chatbox? (Sunday, 28th Sivan)

Question: I have a somewhat strange question, but it has been bothering me. I see people using AI chatboxes, speaking to them through voice or text. Sometimes people get annoyed when the AI gives incorrect answers or misunderstands something, and they respond angrily or disrespectfully. Of course, the AI is […]

Daily Tanach – Yechezkel Chapter 35 The False Shepherds and Hashem as the True Shepherd (Sunday, 28th Shevat)

Daily Tanach – Sefer Yechezkal Chapter 35: Judgment Against Mount Seir This chapter is a prophecy directed at Mount Seir, representing Edom, who are portrayed as long‑standing enemies of Israel. The prophecy announces divine judgment because Edom exploited Israel’s suffering and desired to take over its land. Divine opposition to […]

Daily Tanya Chapter 28 Part 2: Disturbing thoughts during prayer is a sign that one is praying properly (Shabbos, 27th Shevat)

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Daily Chumash & Rashi – Parshas Mishpatim Shishi: Hashem warns Bnei Yisrael to heed the commands of his angel (Friday, Mishpatim 26th Shevat)

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From the Ravs Desk: The Shabbos That Vanished: Halacha on the High Seas When Crossing The Dateline

The Shabbos That Vanished: Halacha on the High Seas When Crossing The Dateline Question: Rabbi, I’m on a cruise ship traveling from Hawaii toward Australia, and late Friday afternoon the ship crossed the International Date Line. According to the ship’s clocks, we skipped completely over Saturday daytime and jumped straight […]

Daily Tanach – Yechezkel Chapter 34: The False Shepherds and Hashem as the True Shepherd (Thursday, 25th Shevat)

Daily Tanach – Yechezkel Chapter 34 – The False Shepherds and Hashem as the True Shepherd (31 Pesukim) Rebuke of Israel’s Shepherds (Verses 1–6) Hashem commands Yechezkel to prophesy against the “shepherds of Israel”—the leaders who cared for themselves instead of their people. They consumed the fat, wore the wool, […]

Daily Chumash & Rashi – Parshas Mishpatim Chamishi: Miscellaneous laws – Justice system, Meat and milk, idolatry, Shemita, etc (Thursday, 25th Shevat)

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Daily Halacha: Peshara versus Din: How Dinei Torah’s come to their verdicts – Strict law versus compromise – Part 1

Peshara versus Din: How Dinei Torah’s come to their verdicts – Strict law versus compromise – Part 1:[1] Bringing a dispute before a Beis Din (Adjudication) is the formal halachic framework for resolving monetary claims between Jews. The Torah’s civil code—Choshen Mishpat—is grounded in rigorous standards of evidence and tightly […]

Daily Tanach – Yechezkel Chapter 33: The Watchman, Personal Responsibility, Jerusalem’s Fall, and the People’s Response (Wednesday, 24th Shevat)

Yechezkel Chapter 33: The Watchman, Personal Responsibility, Jerusalem’s Fall, and the People’s Response The Parable of the Watchman (Verses 1–6) G‑d commands Yechezkel to tell the people: when a land appoints a watchman to warn of approaching danger, those who hear the shofar and ignore it bear responsibility for their […]

Daily Rambam (1) List of Mitzvos Part 6 – Negative Commands Part 3 (Wednesday, 24th Shevat)

Negative Commandments – Part 3 Theft, Property, and Economic Integrity (Mitzvot 245–255) Do not rob. Do not move boundary markers to steal land. Do not oppress another person financially. Do not deny your financial obligations. Do not swear falsely regarding money owed. Do not cheat in business transactions. Do not […]

Daily Tanya – Chapter 27 Part 2: Born for battle-Not to be demoralized even if you will have to battle evil lusts your entire life (Wednesday, 24th Shevat)

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Daily Tanach – Yechezkel Chapter 32: Lamentations Over Pharaoh and Egypt’s Descent to the Pit (Tuesday, 23rd Shevat)

Daily Tanach – Yechezkel Chapter 32: Lamentations Over Pharaoh and Egypt’s Descent to the Pit A Lament for Pharaoh: From Lion to Crocodile (Verses 1–2) In the twelfth year, on the first day of the twelfth month, G‑d tells Yechezkel to raise a lament over Pharaoh, king of Egypt. Pharaoh […]

Daily Tanya – Chapter 27 Part 1: The negation of depression from evil lusts & The service of Iskafya (Tuesday, 23rd Shevat)

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From the Rav’s Desk: When Restitution Isn’t Ribis: Paying More Than You Have To When Returning Stolen Money (Monday, 22nd Shevat)

Issur Ribis when returning stolen money Question: Years ago, during a moment of desperation, I stole $500 cash from my roommates’ unattended drawer. They realized it was missing, but never knew that I stole it. Now, with my life steady I want to return the money and include an additional […]

Daily Tanya Chapter 26 Part 3: How to rid oneself from melancholiness due to guilt of one’s spiritual failures (Monday, 22nd Shevat)

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Daily Chumash & Rashi Parshas Mishpatim Rishon: The laws of an Eved Ivri (Sunday, 21st Shevat)

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Daily Tanya Chapter 26 Part 2: How to rid oneself of sadness and melancholiness regarding worldly matters (Sunday, 21st Shevat)

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Daily Tanya – Chapter 26 Part 1: The need for joy and alacrity in serving G-d and the negation of sadness and depression (Shabbos 20th Shevat)

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Daily Tanya – Chapter 25 Part 3: Regaining the ability to experience the unity after committing a sin and transgression (Friday, 19th Shevat)

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🔥Parshas Yisro – Your Complete Parsha Companion: Summary • Haftorah • Bee • Mefarshim • Maamarim • Sichos • Story • Halachos

The Complete Parsha Companion Download PDF Purchase Parsha Companion Read all Articles online Pshat on The Parsha   Parshas Yisro-Summary of Parsha 1) Yisro and family arrive: 2) Yisro advises Moshe how to smoothly run the court system: 3) Bnei Yisrael arrive on Har Sinai Click Here Parshas Yisro-Parsha Bee […]

From the Rav’s Desk: Help! I Used a Meat Knife to slice tomato’s that I placed into my cheese toast sandwich (Thursday, 18th Shevat)

Question: I accidentally used a clean fleishig (meat) knife to slice a tomato for my cheese sandwich and only realized afterward. I put the tomato into my cheese sandwich, and the sandwich went into the toaster/sandwich maker. Am I allowed to eat it? Answer: As long as your knife was […]

Daily Halacha: From Sinai to Your Shabbos Table: The Biblical Roots of Kiddush – Part 1 (Thursday, 18th Shevat)

Table of Contents The Biblical Mitzvah of Kiddush – Sanctifying the Shabbos – Its Source, Meaning, and Fulfillment: The mitzvah of making Kiddush on Friday night is one of the most beloved and enduring traditions in Jewish life. It is widely observed across the full spectrum of Jewish sects, including […]

Daily Tanya – Chapter 25 Part 2: Asei Tov-Using one’s willingness of Mesirus Nefesh as a catalyst to serve G-d with Asei Tov (Thursday, 18th Shevat)

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