From the Ravs Desk: Latest articles and Q&A [Tuesday 20th Shevat 5785]

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Recent Q&A

Although the official ban of Rabbeinu Gershom did not become accepted in Sephardic countries, nevertheless, even according to Sephardim, it is forbidden to marry a second wife for one reason or another.

See below

Ashkenazim versus Sephardim in the ban of Rabbeinu Gershom

No. However, he should be accustomed to reading Tanach. 

See Admur 53:4; Ketzos Hashulchan 17:1 footnote 1

Yes.

See Admur 53:4; Piskeiy Teshuvos 53:8

 

The Gilyonei Mahariy, [brought in Piskeiy Teshuvos 581 footnote 39] writes that the Chasam Sofer stated that this only applied in times that the Chazan fulfilled the obligation for the public, however today that every person Davens his own prayer and the Chazan is not Motzei the public we are more lenient regarding the criteria.

We sell the herd, or a vital part of their body, to a gentile.

See Michaber Y.D. 320:6

Usually yes, but it depends on other factors as well, including:

  1. Beis Din of local city if both live there
  2. The money is being held in city of Toviea.
  3. If Nitva has Negios.
  4. If there is another Beis Din Gadol Yoser in city.
  5. Malveh versus Loveh.
  6. Sephardim versus Ashkenazim.
  7. the Nitva moved from city.

See Michaber and Rama C.M. 14:1

Chassidus Articles

Halacha Articles

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Post Views: 35 Question: I learned that a blessing (berachah) is not considered a valid blessing unless it contains both the Name of Hashem and malchut (kingship), such as the phrase “Hashem, King of the universe.” However, I noticed that in Shemoneh Esrei, none of the blessings explicitly include malchut.

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Ask the Rav #5: Chanukah Q&A (Monday, 2nd eves)

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Ask the Rav #4: Chanukah Q&A (Sunday, 1st Teves)

Post Views: 39 Ask the Rav: Your Questions – Our Answers A global inbox meets timeless wisdom. Ask the Rav is a series built entirely on authentic questions sent from Jews around the world — from Brooklyn to Be’er Sheva, Melbourne to Manchester. Each question is a real-life dilemma, curiosity,

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Ask the Rav #3: Chanukah Q&A (Thursday, 28th Kisleiv)

Post Views: 42 Ask the Rav: Your Questions – Our Answers A global inbox meets timeless wisdom. Ask the Rav is a series built entirely on authentic questions sent from Jews around the world — from Brooklyn to Be’er Sheva, Melbourne to Manchester. Each question is a real-life dilemma, curiosity,

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From the Rav’s Desk: Should Chanukah Candles Be Lit Inside The Home Today, Even Though There Is No Longer Any Danger Associated With Lighting Them Outdoors? (Sunday, 24th Kisleiv)

Post Views: 69 Question In modern times, given that the safety concerns which once necessitated lighting Chanukah candles indoors are no longer present in many communities, should we, therefore, actively return to the original practice established by the Sages and prioritize lighting the Chanukah Menorah outdoors? Would reinstating this public

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