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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]
*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 Removing the cover from the Bima on Tishe Beav Removing the cover from the Bima […]
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]
*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 Taking an easy-fast pill on Shabbos Erev Tishe Beav Taking an easy-fast pill on Shabbos […]
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]
*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 What to do if the Chazan accidentally skipped Birchas Kohanim Chazan accidentally skipped Birchas Kohanim:[1] […]
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]
*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 Annulling a vow that was made on a Torah prohibition Question: I am in the […]
From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Monday 18th 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 Wearing the Tallis Katan over an undershirt versus bare skin Question: Is there an […]
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]
*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 true that one should not learn Nigleh on Shabbos? Such a notion can […]
From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Wednesday 6th 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 Bringing a beverage to drink in a restaurant so you dont have to buy Bringing […]
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]
*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 Making Kugel and Knishes for Shabbos *8. Making Kugel for Shabbos:[1] Some communities have the […]
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]
*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 Feeding pets before you eat Feeding ones animals prior to eating:[1] It is forbidden to […]
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]
*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 Removing and replacing Mezuzos of home upon moving in Question Should one remove and then […]
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]
*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 Should Shehechiyanu be recited on fruits available all year round thanks to imports? Fruits which […]
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]
*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 Replacing fallen Mezuzah with Bracha My Mezuzah fell of the door, should I replace it […]
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]
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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]
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From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Tuesday 1st Iyar 5785]
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From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Monday 30th Nissan 5785]
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From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Sunday 29th Nissan 5785]
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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]
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From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Sunday 23rd Adar 5785]
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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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From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Wednesday 12th 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 This year, should we Daven Mincha early on Friday Purim, as we do every Purim? […]
From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Tuesday 11th 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 Hashem does not punish, He shows tough love and shows revealed love afterwards […]
From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Monday 10th Adar 5785]
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From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Sunday 9th Adar 5785]
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From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Thursday 6th Adar 5785]
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From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Wednesday 5th Adar 5785]
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From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Tuesday 4th Adar 5785]
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From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Monday 3rd Adar 5785]
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From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Sunday 2nd Adar 5785]
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From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Thursday 29th Shevat 5785]
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From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Wednesday 28th Shevat 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 Paying a brokers fee for a canceled property sale agreement Question: We are a real […]
From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Tuesday 27th Shevat 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 fulfill a mitzvah in a bathroom? Such as donating charity on my app? […]
From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Monday 26th Shevat 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 Purpose of prayer is attachment – The term Tefila derives from the word […]
From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Sunday 25th Shevat 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 remove a Torah scroll from the ark of a Yeshiva and dance with […]
From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Thursday 22nd Shevat 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 look up an address in a phone book on Shabbos? May one look […]
From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Wednesday 21st Shevat 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 Should one wash his hands after using the bathroom if he wore gloves? Yes, as […]
From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Tuesday 20th Shevat 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 Are Sephardim included in Cherem Rabbeinu Gershom? May they marry more than one wife? Although […]
From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Monday 19th Shevat 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 new hot water urn was filled with water and boiled on behalf of an […]
From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Sunday 18th Shevat 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 Vihi Noam recited on Motzei Shabbos in a Shiva home? The custom is to […]
From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Thursday 15th Shevat 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 Saying Chamisha Asar Beshvat versus Tu Beshvat Every time I use the term Tu Beshvat […]
From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Wednesday 14th Shevat 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 I am an Avel and would like to know if I may I cut my […]
From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Tuesday 13th Shevat 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 I bet on the chiefs and lost – Must I pay? During the kiddush after […]
From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Monday 12th Shevat 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 I performed a Bedika 2 minutes after the calendars Shekia on day one of Nekiyim. […]
From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Sunday 11th Shevat 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 I left a pitcher of water uncoeverd overnight on my counter. must I spill out […]
From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Thursday 8th Shevat 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 read the captions on pictures of Tzadikim on Shabbos? May one read the […]
