Haietz. Explanation: How Dragon Fruit Grows Dragon fruit comes from a climbing cactus species (genus Hylocereus). Here’s how it grows: Plant Type: A vining cactus that thrives in tropical and subtropical climates. Growth Habit: It uses aerial roots to cling to supports like trellises or trees. Flowering: Large, fragrant flowers […]
From the Ravs Desk Sunday 18th Marcheshvan: Are Listerine PocketPaks Kosher, and Do You Need to Say a Blessing?
Are Listerine PocketPaks Kosher, and Do You Need to Say a Blessing? Question Are Listerine PocketPaks (the candy-like mouth freshener strips) kosher, and if they are, do you need to recite a blessing before consuming them? Answer Listerine PocketPaks require kosher certification for permissible use. To the best of my […]
From the Rav’s Desk Thursday 15th MarCheshvan: For married Couples! Pre-Period Stains & Veses: What to Record and When
Question: If a woman starts staining a day or two before her period, does she need to mark those stains on the calendar? And what if she later finds blood on a bedika after becoming impure from a Kesem? Answer: If a woman begins staining before her actual period, she […]
From the Ravs Desk Wednesday 14th MarCheshvan: Praying in a mixture of Hebrew and English: What Should I Do If I Struggle With Hebrew?
Praying in a mixture of Hebrew and English: What Should I Do If I Struggle With Hebrew? Question May one who has difficulty reading Hebrew pray most of the prayer in English and some of it in Hebrew? I struggle to read Hebrew fluently. The words feel distant, and I […]
From the Rav’s Desk Tuesday 13th MarCheshvan: Must one Pay Attorney Fees When a Real Estate Transaction Is Not Completed?
Question: I have a finance question regarding a real estate transaction. I was planning to purchase a property in a coastal city in Israel. The seller disclosed that there had previously been water and mold issues, but claimed these had been resolved. I was close to signing the contract when […]
From the Rav’s Desk Monday 12th MarCheshvan: May one purchase olive oil without kosher certification (hashgacha)?
May one purchase olive oil without kosher certification (hashgacha)? Question I am interested in buying olive oil for home use, and I’ve noticed that many bottles in the supermarket do not have kosher certification (hashgacha). I’ve heard that extra virgin olive oil is sometimes considered less problematic, but I […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Is It Permitted for Goyim to Recite Brachos with Hashem’s name Prior to Eating and drinking?
Is It Permitted for Goyim to Recite Brachos with Hashem’s name Prior to Eating and drinking? Question: My name is Michael, and I live in Austin, Texas. As someone who was raised in a secular Christian family but has come to deeply value the teachings of the Seven Noahide […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Ask the Rav: Shaalos & Teshuvos for Erev Yom Kippur 5785
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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 […]
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 […]
From the Rav’s Desk – Avoiding Nuts on Rosh Hashanah: Background, details, which nuts, and foods with nut ingredients
Avoiding Nuts on Rosh Hashanah:[1] The Minhag:[2] The Rishonim[3] and Poskim[4] record that some are particular to avoid eating Egozim and Luzim [and all forms of nuts and peanuts, as will be explained below in D] on Rosh Hashanah. [However, there are Poskim[5] who record that they did not avoid […]
Must someone with a hearing aid hear the Shofar, and can they blow it for others?
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From the Rav’s Desk: Praying or Learning Torah opposite an open Bathroom Door
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From the Rav’s Desk: The Halachic Validity of Extra-Long Mezuzahs: Must the Klaf and Text Remain Within the Upper Third of the Doorframe?
The Halachic Validity of Extra-Long Mezuzahs: Must the Klaf and Text Remain Within the Upper Third of the Doorframe? Question: I have observed that many wealthy individuals and mosdos (institutions) display very large Mezuzahs, sometimes so large that the actual klaf extends below the upper third of the doorway, and […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Putting on Tefillin in the Middle of Shema
Putting on Tefillin in the Middle of Shema Question: I was feeling sick and absentmindedly began to pray without Tefillin and only remembered in the middle of Shema. What should I now do? May I wear them, and is a blessing recited? Answer: You are to stop Davening and put […]
Why are the Parshiyos of Nitzavim/Vayelech separate this year?
Question: [Thursday, 4th Tishreiy, 5782] Why are the Parshiyos of Nitzavim/Vayelech sometimes read together and sometimes read separately, such as this year? Answer: The Parsha of Nitzavim is always read the Shabbos prior to Rosh Hashanah. Thus, when Rosh Hashanah falls on Monday-Tuesday, since there are two Shabbosos between Rosh Hashanah and […]
From Ravs Desk: Used dairy potato masher for potatoes that were cooked in meat pot
Used dairy potato masher for potatoes that were cooked in meat pot Question: I accidentally used the dairy potato masher to mash potatoes that were cooked in a meat pot, while they were still inside the meat pot after draining the water. What is the status of the potatoes and […]
From the Ravs Desk: Placing Mezuzah by the entrance to a hallway
Placing Mezuzah by a hallway corridor Am I required to place a Mezuzah by the entrance to my hallway which does not have a door? The hallway leads to two-bedrooms and is narrow and does not serve any other purpose other than to lead to the bedrooms. Answer: If the […]
From the Ravs Desk: Tzav Menia and Tzav Ikkul: Going to a secular court for a Preventive injunction and restraining order
Tzav Menia and Tzav Ikkul: Preventive injunctions and restraining orders in Halacha Question: I co-owned a shop in New York with my former business partner. After our relationship soured, he started withdrawing money from our joint account without my approval and even threatened to sell off inventory behind my back. […]
From Ravs Desk – How to calculate Tachanun omission by a Chasan – Chasan and Kehal omitting Tachanun on the 8th day after the Chuppah
How to calculate Tachanun omission by a Chasan – Chasan and Kehal omitting Tachanun on the 8th day after the Chuppah Question: This morning is the eighth day since my wedding. I got married on a Sunday before sunset and now it is Sunday morning the following week and I […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Must one who has an Eruv Chatzeiros in their house leave a key with a neighbor?
Question: I live in an apartment building in Crown Heights and we are the ones who performed the Eiruv Chatzeiros for the residents of the building. The matzah used for the Eiruv is kept in my apartment. My question is: when I go away for Shabbos, does the Eiruv still […]
From the Ravs Desk – Must a Kohen stand for Nesias Kapayim?
Must a Kohen stand for Nesias Kapayim Question: A member of our congregation who is a Kohen is wheelchair-bound. Is it permitted for him to perform Nesias Kapayim from his wheelchair while in a sitting position? Answer: A Kohen may not perform Nesias Kapayim in a sitting position, and […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Why do many people avoid Mezonos bread?
Why do many people avoid Mezonos bread? Question: Recently I entered a conversation with someone at the bakery who claimed that Mezonos bread is really a farce and that all the serious Poskim hold that there is no such thing as Mezonos bread today. I insisted that the leading authorities […]
From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Sunday 30th Menachem Av 5785]
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From the Rav’s Desk: Girls studying Torah during summer break
Girls studying Torah during summer break Question: As you know, our children are out on summer break and I find it very difficult that my daughters who are in high school are going through such a long period of time without any Torah study and Torah interaction. They go […]
From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Sunday 9th Menachem Av 5785]
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From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Friday 7th Menachem Av 5785]
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From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Thursday 6th Menachem Av 5785]
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From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Tuesday 4th Menachem Av 5785]
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From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Sunday 24th Tamuz 5785]
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From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Wednesday 21st Tamuz 5785]
*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Buy in Paperback or Kindle [4 Volumes] Buy on Apple Books Purchase on our website Join Daily Halacha distribution list Sponsor an Episode Donate Recent Q&A Swimming during the three weeks if one did not go swimming beforehand Question: Is there […]
From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Tuesday 20th Tamuz 5785]
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From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Monday 18th Tamuz 5785]
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From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Sunday 17th Tamuz 5785]
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From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Thursday 14th Tamuz 5785]
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From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Wednesday 13th Tamuz 5785]
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From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Tuesday 12th Tamuz 5785]
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From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Monday 11th Tamuz 5785]
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From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Sunday 10th Tamuz 5785]
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From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Thursday 7th Tamuz 5785]
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From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Wednesday 6th Tamuz 5785]
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From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Tuesday 5th Tamuz 5785]
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From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Thursday 30th Sivan 5785]
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From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Tuesday 28th Sivan 5785]
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From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Monday 27th Sivan 5785]
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From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Sunday 26th Sivan 5785]
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From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Wednesday 15th Sivan 5785]
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From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Tuesday 13th Sivan 5785]
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From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Monday 13th Sivan 5785]
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From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Sunday 12th Sivan 5785]
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From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Thursday 9th Sivan 5785]
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From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Tuesday 7th Sivan 5785]
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From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Thursday 2nd Sivan 5785]
*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Buy in Paperback or Kindle [4 Volumes] Buy on Apple Books Purchase on our website Join Daily Halacha distribution list Sponsor an Episode Donate Recent Q&A This year that Shavuos falls on Sunday night, may one get a haircut on Erev […]
From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Wednesday 1st Sivan 5785]
*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Buy in Paperback or Kindle [4 Volumes] Buy on Apple Books Purchase on our website Join Daily Halacha distribution list Sponsor an Episode Donate Recent Q&A Were all the Jewish souls present by Har Sinai during Matan Torah? Were all the […]
From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Tuesday 29th Iyar 5785]
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From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Monday 28th Iyar 5785]
*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Buy in Paperback or Kindle [4 Volumes] Buy on Apple Books Purchase on our website Join Daily Halacha distribution list Sponsor an Episode Donate Recent Q&A Waiting six hours after eating onions fried in dairy pot If a Davar Charif was […]
From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Sunday 27th Iyar 5785]
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From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Thursday 24th Iyar 5785]
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From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Wednesday 23rd Iyar 5785]
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From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Tuesday 22nd Iyar 5785]
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From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Monday 21st Iyar 5785]
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From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Sunday 20th Iyar 5785]
*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Buy in Paperback or Kindle [4 Volumes] Buy on Apple Books Purchase on our website Join Daily Halacha distribution list Sponsor an Episode Donate Recent Q&A May one wear new shoes during Sefira? One may wear new shoes during Sefira.[1] However, […]
From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Thursday 17th Iyar 5785]
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From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Tuesday 15th Iyar 5785]
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From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Sunday 13th Iyar 5785]
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From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Thursday 10th Iyar 5785]
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From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Tuesday 8th Iyar 5785]
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From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Monday 7th Iyar 5785]
*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Buy in Paperback or Kindle [4 Volumes] Buy on Apple Books Purchase on our website Join Daily Halacha distribution list Sponsor an Episode Donate Recent Q&A May children attend their parents wedding such as when a widow or widower, or divorcee […]
From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Tuesday 1st Iyar 5785]
*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Buy in Paperback or Kindle [4 Volumes] Buy on Apple Books Purchase on our website Join Daily Halacha distribution list Sponsor an Episode Donate Recent Q&A Is the renter responsible for fixing the window shutters and window shades that broke? Is […]
From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Monday 30th Nissan 5785]
*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Buy in Paperback or Kindle [4 Volumes] Buy on Apple Books Purchase on our website Join Daily Halacha distribution list Sponsor an Episode Donate Recent Q&A May one have move during Sefira? May one move houses during Sefira? Some[1] write that […]
From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Sunday 29th Nissan 5785]
*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Buy in Paperback or Kindle [4 Volumes] Buy on Apple Books Purchase on our website Join Daily Halacha distribution list Sponsor an Episode Donate Recent Q&A May a Gentile study Kabbalah or Chassidus? Chassidus/Kaballah/Philosophy:[1] It is forbidden for a Gentile to […]
From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Thursday 26th Nissan 5785]
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From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Wednesday 25th Nissan 5785]
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From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Tuesday 24th Nissan 5785]
*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Buy in Paperback or Kindle [4 Volumes] Buy on Apple Books Purchase on our website Join Daily Halacha distribution list Sponsor an Episode Donate Recent Q&A During Sefira may one may give another person a haircut? During Sefira may one may […]
From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Monday 23rd Nissan 5785]
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From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Monday 9th Nissan 5785]
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From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Sunday 8th Nissan 5785]
*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Buy in Paperback or Kindle [4 Volumes] Buy on Apple Books Purchase on our website Join Daily Halacha distribution list Sponsor an Episode Donate Recent Q&A According to Chabad custom, when should one stop eating Chametz? The Chabad custom follows the […]
From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Friday 6th Nissan 5785]
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From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Thursday 27th Adar 5785]
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From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Tuesday 25th Adar 5785]
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From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Monday 24th Adar 5785]
*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Buy in Paperback or Kindle [4 Volumes] Buy on Apple Books Purchase on our website Join Daily Halacha distribution list Sponsor an Episode Donate Recent Q&A Is it the Chabad Minhag for every person to say their own Hagafen on the […]
From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Sunday 23rd Adar 5785]
*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Buy in Paperback or Kindle [4 Volumes] Buy on Apple Books Purchase on our website Join Daily Halacha distribution list Sponsor an Episode Donate Recent Q&A Baal Teshuvah performing Keria for parents I am a Bal Teshuvah and just recently learned […]
From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Thursday 20th Adar 5785]
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From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Wednesday 19th Adar 5785]
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From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Tuesday 18th Adar 5785]
*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Buy in Paperback or Kindle [4 Volumes] Buy on Apple Books Purchase on our website Join Daily Halacha distribution list Sponsor an Episode Donate Recent Q&A Chassidus Articles Love for G-d comes from G-d and is implanted in one’s heart […]
From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Monday 17th Adar 5785]
*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Buy in Paperback or Kindle [4 Volumes] Buy on Apple Books Purchase on our website Join Daily Halacha distribution list Sponsor an Episode Donate Recent Q&A A rabbi told me that we should read Megillah yesterday in Tzefas because it is […]
From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Sunday 16th Adar 5785]
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