Hitting one’s children:[1] Small children: It is permitted for one to hit his small children for disciplinary measures. This applies even to [non-biological] children that are part of one’s household, such as an [adopted] orphan [or foster child].[2] Adult children? It is forbidden for one to hit his adult children […]
Trimming mustache
May one trim his mustache? Many Poskim[1] and Kaballists[2] rule that one is obligated to cut the mustache hairs that interfere with ones food.[3] Nevertheless, there are communities that are accustomed not to trim any facial hair, including the mustache hairs that interfere with food.[4] The Rebbe answered that with […]
Shehechiyanu during Sefirah
Shehechiyanu during Sefirah Shehechiyanu: It is permitted to recite Shehechiyanu during Sefirah.[1] Nevertheless, many are accustomed to avoid saying Shehechiyanu throughout the entire weekday period of Sefirah, from after Pesach until Erev Shavuos.[2] Practically, so is the Chabad custom.[3] Those which are accustomed to say Shehechiyanu throughout Sefirah may continue […]
Parshas Matos-Likkutei Torah-The severity of baseless hatred
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com “Heichaltzu Meitchem…” [Likkutei Torah p. 150] This Mamar speaks about an episode in this Parsha that discusses the commandment of Hashem to Moshe to seek vengeance against the people of Midian who caused the Jews to stumble in […]
8. General laws and restrictions applicable on a fast day
* The article below is an excerpt from the above Sefer *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Buy in Paperback or Kindle Purchase on our website WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email General laws applicable on fast days: Rinsing the mouth:[1] On a public fast day, one is […]
11-12: Fasting & Mourning after midday
* The article below is an excerpt from the above Sefer *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Buy in Paperback or Kindle Buy on Apple Books Purchase on our website WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email Fasting:[1] Some are accustomed to fast during the [daylight hours of the] […]
6 & 7: Walking alone and walking in the Shade
* The article below is an excerpt from the above Sefer *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Buy in Paperback or Kindle Buy on Apple Books Purchase on our website WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email 6. Walking alone:[1] From the 17th[2] of Tammuz until the 9th of […]
18. The week of Tishe Beav
* The article below is an excerpt from the above Sefer *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Buy in Paperback or Kindle Buy on Apple Books Purchase on our website WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email Additional mourning customs relevant for the week of Tisha B’av Cutting nails:[1] […]
16. Bathing and Showering during the Nine days
* The article below is an excerpt from the above Sefer *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Buy in Paperback or Kindle Buy on Apple Books Purchase on our website WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email https://vimeo.com/350323393 Bathing:[1] A. General Laws:[2] Some[3] are accustomed not to bathe [or […]
3. Business, buying and selling during Nine days
* The article below is an excerpt from the above Sefer *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Buy in Paperback or Kindle Buy on Apple Books Purchase on our website WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email 3. Masa Umatan-Business, buying and selling:[1] One is to diminish in business […]
