Halachah 1 — The Four Blessings of Grace After Meals Grace after meals consists of four blessings, in this order: Thanks to God for sustenance Thanks for Eretz Yisrael Praise of God as Builder of Jerusalem Praise of God as He Who is good and does good The first was instituted by […]

Halachah 1 — Biblical Obligation to Bless After Eating It is a positive mitzvah from the Torah to bless God after eating to satisfaction, as stated: “When you have eaten and are satisfied, you shall bless.” By Torah law, the obligation applies only when one is satiated. The Sages extended this […]

Halachah 1 — Garments Biblically Obligated in Tzitzit A garment is biblically obligated in tzitzit only if it meets all of the following: It has four or more corners. It is large enough to cover the head and most of the body of a child old enough to walk unaided in […]

Halachah 1 — Definition of Techelet The techelet mentioned in the Torah refers specifically to wool dyed sky‑blue, resembling the color of a clear sky opposite the sun. Only a particular permanent dye qualifies as techelet. Any other dye—even if sky‑colored—is invalid, including dyes made from plants or other dark substances. […]

Halachah 1 — Definition of Tzitzit and the White Strands The tassel attached to the corners of a garment, made from the same material as the garment, is called tzitzit, a term referring to hair‑like strands. These strands are referred to as the white strands, since the Torah does not require […]

Halachah 1 — Twenty Factors That Disqualify a Torah Scroll There are twenty distinct factors, each of which independently disqualifies a Torah scroll. A scroll containing any one of these lacks the holiness of a Sefer Torah and is treated as a chumash used for instruction. It may not be used for […]

Halachah 1 — Proportions of a Torah Scroll A Torah scroll should be written so that its length equals its circumference when rolled. If written on g’vil, the ideal length is six handbreadths. If written on k’laf, the precise measurement may vary, provided the length and circumference are equal. Even if […]

Halachah 1 — Forms of an Open Passage (P’tuchah) There are two valid forms for writing a passage that must be p’tuchah: If the previous passage ends mid‑line and enough space remains for nine letters, the remainder of the line is left blank and the new passage begins at the start […]

Halachah 1 — The Mitzvah to Write a Torah Scroll It is a positive commandment for every Jewish man to write a Torah scroll for himself. Even if one inherited a Torah scroll, he is still obligated to write his own. One who writes a Torah scroll by hand is considered […]

Halachah 1 — Ten Conditions Required for Mezuzah Obligation A dwelling obligates its resident in mezuzah only if all ten conditions are met: Minimum size of four by four cubits Two doorposts A lintel A roof Doors Doorway height of ten handbreadths Not consecrated property Intended for human habitation Used as […]

Halachah 1 — Writing the Mezuzah A mezuzah is written with the two passages Shema and V’hayah im shamo’a on one piece of parchment in a single column, with a small space left above and below. It is valid if written in two or three columns, but invalid if written: tail‑shaped, circular, or […]

Halachah 1 — Placement of the Head Tefillin The head tefillin are placed: at the beginning of the hairline toward the face, on the part of the skull where an infant’s brain pulsates. They must be centered on the head, aligned “between the eyes.” The knot of the head tefillin rests […]

Halachah 1 — Eight Sinaitic Requirements for Tefillin There are eight requirements for the manufacture of tefillin, all of which are halachot transmitted to Moshe at Sinai. Failure to fulfill any one of them renders the tefillin invalid. They are: Squareness, Shin embossed on the batim, Wrapping in fabric, Winding of […]

Halachah 1 — Writing and Arrangement of the Tefillin The head‑tefillin contain the four parashiyot written on four separate parchments, each rolled individually and placed into four separate compartments, all covered by a single leather housing. The arm‑tefillin contain the four parashiyot written on one parchment in four columns, rolled like […]

Halachah 1 — The Four Parashiyot of Tefillin Tefillin contain four specific Torah passages: Kadesh Li and V’hayah ki y’viacha from Exodus, Shema and V’hayah im shamo’a from Deuteronomy. Each passage must be written separately, placed in leather compartments, and worn on the head and arm. Any defect in even a single point of a letter […]

Halachah 1 — Disqualification Due to Faulty Pronunciation A priest who cannot pronounce the words of the priestly blessing correctly may not recite it. This includes those who confuse similar letters (e.g., alef and ayin, shibbolet and sibbolet), stutterers, or anyone whose speech is unclear and not understood by all. Halachah 2 […]

Halachah 1 — When Birkat Kohanim Is Recited The priestly blessing is recited during: Shacharit, Musaf, Ne’ilah. It is not recited during Minchah, because people may have eaten and priests may have consumed wine, which invalidates the blessing. Even on fast days, Birkat Kohanim is not recited at Minchah, to avoid confusion with […]

Halachah 1 — The Annual Torah Reading Cycle The universal custom of Israel is to complete the Torah reading in one year, beginning with Bereishit on the Sabbath after Sukkot and concluding on Sukkot of the following year. Although some communities once used a three‑year cycle, this practice is not widespread. […]

Halachah 1 — Institution of Public Torah Reading Moshe Rabbeinu instituted public Torah reading on Shabbat, Monday, and Thursday, so that no three days pass without Torah. Ezra added Shabbat Minchah reading for shopkeepers and ordained that on Mondays and Thursdays: three people read, at least ten verses are read. Halachah 2 […]

Halachah 1 — Obligation to Establish a Synagogue Wherever ten Jews reside, they must establish a place for communal prayer, called a Beit Knesset. The inhabitants of a city may compel one another to build a synagogue and to acquire Tanakh scrolls (Torah, Prophets, and Writings). Halachah 2 — Location and Structure of […]

Halachah 1 — Errors in Concentration and in the Blessings One who prayed without proper concentration (kavanah) must repeat the prayer, unless he had proper kavanah in the first blessing, in which case repetition is unnecessary. If one errs: in the first three blessings, he must return to the beginning of […]

Subscribe to Receive PDF Halachah 1 — Opening of the Morning Service In the morning, the congregation sits while the chazan descends before the ark and recites Kaddish. The congregation responds fully, including Yehei shemei rabba. The chazan then calls Barchu, and proceeds to recite Kri’at Shema and its blessings aloud. Those […]

Subscribe to Receive PDF Tefilah and Birkat Kohanim – Chapter 8: Communal Prayer, the Laws of a Minyan, and the Role of the Chazan Halachah 1 — The Power of Communal Prayer Communal prayer is always accepted Above, even if sinners are among the congregation. God does not reject the prayer of the […]

Tefilah and Birkat Kohanim – Chapter 7: Daily Blessings, Morning Practices, and the Order of Prayer Halachah 1 — Blessings Before Sleep The Sages instituted a special blessing before sleep, asking God to bring sleep peacefully, protect from harm and evil thoughts, and awaken the person to life and peace. This blessing concludes […]

Tefilah and Birkat Kohanim – Chapter 6: Conduct Surrounding Prayer: Communal Sensitivity, Interruptions, and Pre‑Prayer Restriction Halachah 1 — Passing Behind a Synagogue During Prayer One may not walk behind a synagogue while the congregation is praying, since this appears as disdain for communal prayer. Exceptions apply if: one is carrying a burden, […]

Tefilah and Birkat Kohanim – Chapter 5: The Proper Manner of the Amidah: Posture, Orientation, Conduct, and Supplication Halachah 1 — Eight Required Elements of Prayer Ideally, prayer requires attention to eight matters: standing facing the Temple preparation of the body proper clothing a fitting place proper voice control bowing prostration If one […]

Hilchos Tefilah and Birkat Kohanim – Chapter 4: Preparation for Prayer: Cleanliness, Concentration, and Proper Conduct Halachah 1 — Five Prerequisites for Prayer Five factors can prevent a person from praying even when the time has arrived: Cleanliness of the hands Proper covering of nakedness Cleanliness of the place of prayer Freedom from […]

Hilchos Tefilah and Birkat Kohanim – Chapter 3: The Appointed Times of Prayer and the Laws of Compensation for Missed Prayers Halachah 1 — Time of the Morning Prayer The proper time for Shacharit begins at sunrise and extends until the end of the fourth hour of the day. One who prays after […]

Hilchos Tefilah and Birkat Kohanim – Chapter 2: The Structure of the Amidah: Variations for Seasons, Sabbaths, Festivals, and Special Days Halachah 1 — The Nineteenth Blessing In the time of Rabban Gamliel, heretics increased and sought to harm Israel and turn Jews away from God. Therefore, he and his court instituted an […]

Hilchos Tefilah and Birkat Kohanim – Chapter 1: The Obligation of Daily Prayer and the Institution of the Fixed Prayer Services Halachah 1 — The Biblical Obligation of Daily Prayer There is a positive Scriptural commandment to pray every day. Prayer is defined as “service of the heart.” The Torah does not prescribe: […]

Hilchos Kerias Shema – Chapters 4: Exemptions from Kri’at Shema and the Laws of Distraction, Mourning, and Ritual Impurity   Halachah 1 — Who Is Exempt from Kri’at Shema Women, slaves, and children are exempt from Kri’at Shema. Nevertheless, children should be educated to recite the Shema at its proper time with its blessings. Anyone […]

Kri’at Shema – Chapter 1 Halachah 1 — Obligation to Recite the Shema Twice Daily There is a positive commandment to recite the Shema twice each day—once at night and once in the morning. This obligation is derived from the verse: “when you lie down and when you rise”, referring to the times […]

Subscribe to Receive PDF Hilchos Teshuvah – Chapter 10: Serving Hashem Out of Love and the Highest Ideal of Divine Service Halachah 1 — Serving Hashem Out of Fear A person should not serve Hashem for the sake of reward or to avoid punishment. Service motivated by fear—whether of suffering in this […]

Join Our Virtual Community – Receive Daily Learning PDF Hilchos Teshuvah –  Chapter 9: Reward and Punishment in This World and the World to Come Halachah 1 — Worldly Blessings Are a Means, Not the Ultimate Reward The Torah’s promises of material blessing (peace, prosperity, security, success) and warnings of worldly suffering […]

Subscribe to Receive PDF Hilchos Teshuvah –  Chapter 8: The World to Come: The True Reward of the Righteous and the Nature of Eternal Life Halachah 1 — The Reward of the Righteous: Life of the World to Come The ultimate good reserved for the righteous is life in the World to […]

Hilchos Teshuvah –  Chapter 7: The Greatness of Repentance and the Elevated Status of the Baal Teshuvah Halachah 1 — Lifelong Obligation to Repent Because free will is always present, a person should continually strive to do Teshuvah and confess his sins. One should seek to cleanse himself so that he may die […]

Subscribe to Receive PDF Hilchos Teshuvah – Chapter 6: Withholding Repentance as Punishment and the Preservation of Free Will Halachah 1 — Divine Punishment and the Appearance of Coercion Certain verses appear to suggest that God removes a person’s free will. This is a misunderstanding. When a person or a nation sins […]

Subscribe to Receive PDF Hilchos Teshuvah – Chapter 5: Free Will Halachah 1 — Human Free Will Every person is granted free will. If one desires to be righteous, the choice is his; if he desires to be wicked, the choice is his. No force compels a person toward good or evil. […]

Subscribe to Receive PDF Halachah 1 — Severe Sins That Withhold the Opportunity for Teshuvah There are twenty‑four actions that impede Teshuvah. Four of them are exceptionally severe, to the extent that Heaven withholds the opportunity to repent: One who causes the many to sin, including preventing others from fulfilling mitzvot. […]

Subscribe to Receive PDF Hilchos Teshuvah –  Chapter 3: Judgment According to Deeds, the Balance of Merit and Sin, and the World to Come Halachah 1 — Righteous, Wicked, and Beinoni Every person has merits and sins. One whose merits exceed his sins is righteous. One whose sins exceed his merits is […]

Subscribe to Receive PDF Hilchos Teshuvah –  Chapter 2: The Nature of Teshuvah and the Ways by Which It Is Achieved Halachah 1 — Complete Teshuvah Complete Teshuvah is achieved when a person encounters the same situation in which he previously sinned, has the ability and desire to sin again, and nevertheless […]

Subscribe to Receive Daily PDF Hilchos Teshuvah – Chapter 1: The Mitzvah of Repentance and Confession Halachah 1 — The Mitzvah of Teshuvah and Verbal Confession When a person transgresses any mitzvah of the Torah—whether positive or negative, intentionally or unintentionally—repentance requires verbal confession before God. This confession is itself a positive […]

Hilchos Avodat Kochavim – Chapter 12: Prohibited Grooming, Bodily Markings, and Pagan Mourning Practices Halachah 1 — Shaving the Corners of the Head It is forbidden to shave the corners of the head (the temples) in the manner of idolaters. Each corner is a separate prohibition; shaving both incurs two sets […]

Subscribe to Receive PDF Hilchos Avodat Kochavim –Chapter 11: Prohibited Imitation of Gentile Practices and the Rejection of Superstition and Occult Arts Halachah 1 — Not Imitating Gentile Statutes It is forbidden to follow gentile customs in dress, grooming, behavior, or architecture. Jews must remain distinct in appearance, conduct, ideals, and character. […]

Subscribe to Receive PDF Chapter 10: Covenants, Residence, and Social Relations with Idolaters Halachah 1 — No Covenant or Mercy Toward Idolaters It is forbidden to make a covenant with idolaters that allows them to continue idol worship. hey must renounce idolatry or be opposed. One may not show mercy by […]

Subscribe to Receive PDF  Hilchos Avodat Kochavim – Chapter 9: Commercial Relations with Idolaters and Prohibitions Related to Their Festivals and Worship Halachah 1 — Business Near Gentile Holidays It is forbidden to buy, sell, lend, borrow, repay loans, or accept payment from idolaters within three days before their festival (in […]

Hilchos Avodat Kochavim – Chapter 8: Objects Worshiped Without Human Modification, and the Laws of Nullification (Bitul) of Idolatry Halachah 1 — Natural Objects Worshiped: Generally Permitted; “Human Act” Creates Prohibition Anything not made or altered by human action remains permitted even if worshiped (e.g., mountains, hills, naturally existing trees, public […]

Hilchos Avodat Kochavim – Chapter 7: The Destruction of Idolatry and the Prohibition of Deriving Benefit from It Halachah 1 — Positive Command: Destroy Idolatry It is a positive commandment to destroy idols, their accessories, and all places of idolatrous worship. In Eretz Yisrael, one must actively pursue and eradicate idolatry; […]

Avodat Kochavim – Chapter 6: Forbidden Occult Practices, Molech Worship, and Pagan Ritual Structures Halachah 1 — The Practices of Ov One who knowingly performs the practices of an ov is liable to karet; if warned by witnesses, he is stoned. These practices include incense and incantations that create the illusion of voices […]

Hilchos Avodas Kochavim Chapter 5: The Laws of the Enticer, the False Prophet, and Speech Relating to Idolatry Six Core Mitzvot Highlighted in This Chapter (from Deuteronomy 13:2–12) This Chapter yields six key prohibitions concerning a mesit: Not to entice a single individual to idolatry Not to love the mesit […]

Avodat Kochavim – Chapter 4: The Laws of the Apostate City (Ir HaNidachas) Halachah 1 — The Crime of Leading a City Astray Those who lead a Jewish city to idolatry are executed by stoning, even if they themselves did not worship. The inhabitants who were led astray are executed by decapitation if they […]

Avodat Kochavim – Chapter 3: Liability for Idolatrous Worship and Its Forms of Service Halachah 1 — Punishment for Idolatrous Worship One who worships false gods intentionally and defiantly is liable to karet; if witnesses warned him, he is stoned to death. If the worship was unintentional, he must bring a fixed […]

Hilchos Avodas Kochavim Chapter 2: The Prohibition of Idolatry, Heretical Thought, and Blasphemy   Halachah 1 — The Core Prohibition of Idolatry The prohibition of idolatry forbids serving any created being—angels, celestial bodies, elements, or anything derived from them. Even one who acknowledges God as the true Creator but serves […]

Avodas Kochavim – Introduction The Laws of Avoda Zara and Their Statutes These laws comprise fifty‑one commandments, including two positive commandments and forty‑nine negative commandments, as detailed below: The Commandments Not to show interest in, inquire into, or investigate the worship of false gods. Not to stray after the thoughts […]

Hilchos Talmud Torah – Chapter 7: The Laws of Placing a Ban Halachah 1 — Caution in Ostracizing Torah Leaders A sage, the Nasi, or the Av Beit Din should not be publicly ostracized, even if they behave improperly, unless their conduct resembles that of severe heretics. Other sins should […]

Hilchos Talmud Torah – Chapter 6: The Honor and Awe Due to a Torah Scholar The Obligation to Honor All Torah Scholars It is a mitzvah to honor every Torah scholar, even if he is not one’s teacher. One must stand when the scholar comes within four cubits and remain […]

Hilchos Talmud Torah – Chapter 5: The Honor and Awe Due to a Teacher The Obligation to Honor and Fear One’s Teacher A person is obligated to honor and fear his Torah teacher even more than his father. While a father brings a child into this world, a teacher brings […]

Hilchos Talmud Torah – Chapter 4: Who May Teach, Who May Learn, and How Torah Is Taught   Worthiness of Teacher and Student (Halachic Gatekeeping) Proper students Torah should ideally be taught only to students of good conduct, or at least those whose behavior is unknown. A person with bad […]

Talmud Torah – Chapter 3: The Path to Acquiring the Crown of Torah Halachah 1 — The Crown of Torah Israel received three crowns: Torah, priesthood, and kingship. The crown of Torah is open to every Jew who desires it. It surpasses the other crowns, for Torah grants authority even […]

Hilchos Talmud Torah – Chapter 2: The Organization and Standards of Torah Education Halachah 1 — Communal Obligation to Provide Torah Education Every land, region, and village must have teachers for young children. If a community fails to appoint teachers, its residents are placed under ostracism until they do so. […]

Hilchos Talmud Torah – Chapter 1: The Commandment of Torah Study and How It Is Fulfilled Halachah 1 — Who Is Obligated to Learn and Teach Women, slaves, and minors are exempt from the mitzvah of Torah study. Nevertheless, a father is obligated to teach his son Torah while he […]

De’ot – Chapter 7: Lashon Hora, Revenge, and Social Integrity Halachah 1 — The Prohibition of Gossip Speaking gossip about another person violates a Torah prohibition. Although there is no corporal punishment for this sin, it is extremely severe, as it can lead to the loss of life. The Torah […]

Hilchos De’ot Chapter 6: Influence, Love of Others, Rebuke, and Protection of the Vulnerable Halacha 1 – The Power of Social Influence A person’s character and actions are shaped by friends and environment. One must associate with the righteous and wise and distance oneself from the wicked. If one lives […]

Hilchos De’ot – Chapter 5: The Conduct of the Torah Sage in Personal, Social, and Financial Life Halacha 1 – The Sage Is Recognized by Refined Conduct A Torah Sage is distinguished not only by wisdom and character but by dignified behavior in every aspect of life—eating, drinking, intimacy, speech, […]

Hilchos Deios – Chapter 4: A list of health directives Halacha 1: The obligation to lead a healthy lifestyle Being that maintaining a healthy body is part of one’s service of God as and cannot properly comprehend God and his wisdom if he is sick and weak, therefore one is […]

Hilchos Deios –  Chapter 3: not to be an ascetic and for all one’s deeds to be for the sake of heaven Halacha 1: Not to live an ascetic life and practice eccentric abstinence A person should not be radical and say that since jealousy lust and honor is evil […]

Hilchos Deios – Chapter 2: Mending one’s character and learning a proper balance Halacha 1: The illness of desiring bad character and the doctors who treat it Bodily illnesses: Just as there are people with physical illnesses and health problems, in which the sweet taste bitter and the bitter taste […]

Chapter 1:  Character Development and Moral Balance – The Middle Path: Halachah 1 — The Range of Human Character Traits Every person possesses many character traits, and these traits differ greatly from one another. People vary widely: some are quick‑tempered while others are calm; some are proud while others are […]

Chapter 10: The miracles a prophet must perform to prove his validity Halacha 1: The qualification of doing miracles-Predicting the future Nature breaking miracles: A prophet which claims to have been sent by G-d, does Not need to perform a nature breaking miracle on the level of Moshe or Eliyahu […]

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 […]

Chapter 8: Why We Believe in Moses and Why Miracles Are Not Proof Halachah 1 — Why We Believe in Moses and Why Miracles Are Not Proof The Jewish people did not believe in Moses because of the miracles he performed. Belief based on miracles is unstable, because wonders can […]

 Hilchos Yesodei Hatorah Chapter 7: Prophecy Halacha 1: The fundament of prophecy in Judaism and who is eligible for it It is a fundament of the Jewish faith that G-d provides prophecy to humans. Who is eligible for prophecy: Prophecy is only given to a person with the following characteristics: […]

Chapter 6: The names of G-d Halacha 1: The prohibition against destroying the name of G-d Anyone who destroys [i.e. erases] one of the holy names of G-d receives biblical lashes. Halacha 2: The seven names There are total of seven names of G-d under the above transgression: Yud Kei […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

 Hilchos Yesodei Hatorah – Chapter 1: The Foundations of Divine Existence and Unity   Halacha 1 – G-d as the Primary Being Everything begins with the knowledge that there exists a Primary Being who brings all existence into being. All created beings depend entirely on His existence. Halacha 2 – […]

The Fourteen Books of the Mishneh Torah – Part 2   Book 10-The book of Taharah: Number of subjects in book: Eight. The laws of impurity of a corpse. The laws of the red-Heifer. The laws of leprosy. The laws of impurity imparted on a bed and seat. The laws […]

The Fourteen Books of the Mishneh Torah – Part 2 Book 5 — Sefer Kedushah (The Book of Holiness) Contains three halachot: Laws of Forbidden Intimate Relations 37 mitzvot total • 1 positive commandment • 36 negative commandments Positive Commandment The High Priest must marry a virgin maiden. Negative Commandments […]

The Fourteen Books of the Mishneh Torah – Part 1 This title has been divided into 14 books. The first book-Mada: Includes all of the commands relating to the fundamentals of Judaism, which a person must know before anything else such as G-d’s unity, and the prohibition of idolatry and […]

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 […]

  Negative Commandments — Part 2   I. Korban Pesach & Kodashim (Mitzvot 123–147) 123. Do not remove the meat of the Korban Pesach from its designated group. 124. Do not bake leftover Minchah portions as chametz. 125. Do not eat the Korban Pesach raw or boiled. 126. Do not […]

Negative Commandments — Part 1 (Lo Ta’aseh 1–122) Avodah Zarah — Idolatry & Forbidden Beliefs Do not allow into your thoughts the idea that any G-d exists besides Hashem. Do not make an idol or image — neither by your hand nor by commissioning others. Do not make an idol […]

The Positive Commandments — Part 3 Moed — Sukkot & Shemini Atzeret Rest on the eighth day of the festival (Shemini Atzeret). Sit in the sukkah for seven days. Take the lulav and the Four Species. Rosh Hashanah & Half‑Shekel Hear the sound of the shofar on Rosh Hashanah. Give […]

Rambam’s List of Commands – Part 2   The positive commands: Korbanot & Kodashim Offer all korbanot only in the Beit HaBechirah. Bring all sanctified offerings from outside Israel to the Beit HaBechirah. Redeem blemished consecrated animals so they may be eaten. Declare the temurah animal holy if one attempts […]

Rambam’s List of Commands – Part 1 The positive commands: The first of the positive commands is to know that there is a G-d. To unify Him. To love Him. To fear Him. To pray to Him. To attach to Him. To swear using Him name. To act like Him […]

Hakdama-Rambam’s introduction to Mishnah Torah – Part 3 The chronological order of the teaching of Torah from Moshe on Sinai until today The laws in the Talmud are binding upon all Israel: The above ability for a later court to reject the decrees of a previous court only applies regarding […]

Hakdama-Rambam’s introduction to Mishnah Torah – Part 2 The chronological order of the teaching of Torah from Moshe on Sinai until today The writing of the Mishna, and the history of Jewish literature: It’s author: Rabbeinu Hakadosh wrote the Mishnah. The history of Jewish literature until the writing of the […]

Hakdama-Rambam’s introduction to Mishnah Torah The chronological order of the teaching of Torah from Moshe on Sinai until today   From Sinai until Yehoshua-The giving over of the written and oral Torah: The oral Torah was also given on Sinai: All the mitzvahs that were given to Moshe on Sinai […]

Chapter 12: The times of the Messiah Halacha 1: No change in nature A person should not believe that there will be a change in the nature of the world in the future ever. Rather, the world will act in his natural order. Those verses in Scripture which depict a […]

Melachim uMilchamot – Chapter 11: The King Messiah Halacha 1: The actions to be performed by the Messiah Re-instilling the Davidic dynasty: The Messiah will re-instill the monarchy of David to its original state of power. Building the temple: The Messiah will rebuild the Temple. Gathering the dispersed of Israel: […]

Melachim uMilchamot – Chapter 10: Noahide laws-Cont Halacha 1: A Gentile who inadvertently transgressed [i.e. Shogeg] General rule: A Gentile who transgressed inadvertently, due to error, is exempt from liability. Example by adultery: For example, if he had relations with a married woman thinking it was his wife, or a […]

Melachim uMilchamot – Chapter 9: The Seven Noahide Laws and Their Legal Framework Halacha 1 – The Seven Noahide Laws and Their Origins Adam was commanded six laws: Prohibition of idolatry Prohibition of blasphemy Prohibition of murder Prohibition of forbidden sexual relations Prohibition of theft Obligation to establish courts For […]

Chapter 8: Laws of the Yefat To’ar and Conduct in Captive Territory Halacha 1 – Permitted Foods in Enemy Territory When Israel’s army enters enemy territory and captures it, soldiers may eat non‑kosher meat—including neveilot, tereifot, and even pork—if no other food is available. They may also drink wine used […]

Melachim uMilchamot – Chapter 7: The Meshuach Milchamah and Rules of Military Exemption Halacha 1 – Appointing the Meshuach Milchamah In both obligatory and optional wars, a special priest—the meshuach milchamah—is appointed and anointed with the anointing oil to address the soldiers before battle. Halacha 2 – Two Speeches of […]

Melachim uMilchamot – Chapter 6: Laws of Offering Peace, Conducting War, and Maintaining Holiness in the Camp Halacha 1 – Requirement to Offer Peace Before War A king may not wage war—neither optional nor obligatory—until he first offers peace. If the enemy accepts peace and agrees to keep the Seven […]

Melachim uMilchamot – Chapter 5: Laws of War and Dwelling in the Land Halacha 1 – Priority of Wars A king must first wage a milchemet mitzvah (obligatory war) before any other war. These include: War against the seven nations of Canaan. War against Amalek. War to defend Israel from […]

Join Our Virtual Community – Receive Daily Learning PDF Melachim uMilchamot – Chapter 4: The King’s Rights and Authority Halacha 1 – Power to Levy Taxes The king may levy taxes on the nation for his needs or for war. He may impose duties on merchandise, and it is forbidden […]

Join Our Virtual Community – Receive Daily Learning PDF Chapter 3: The King’s Conduct and Authority Halacha 1 – Writing a Torah Scroll The king must write a Torah scroll for himself in addition to the one inherited from his ancestors. If no scroll was left, he writes two: one […]