Megilas Antiochus-Background, Authenticity, and Content:[1] Megillas Antiochus is a historical record of the events that surrounded the Chanukah miracle. Its various names: Megillas Antiochus is also known by the names of: Megillas Chanukah, Megillas Beis Chashmonai[2], and Megillas Yevanis. Its authenticity: The Megillah is quoted in classical scholarly literature of […]
From the Rav’s Desk: May an Avel/mourner light the Shul’s Menorah
Question: [Sunday, 24th Kisleiv, 5782] In our Shul we usually have a custom that the Chazan of Mincha lights the Shul’s Menorah before Aleinu. I am actually within the year of morning and will be leading the prayers throughout Chanukah and I would like to know is there any issue […]
From the Rav’s Desk: May an Avel/mourner light the Shul’s Menorah
Question: [Sunday, 24th Kisleiv, 5782] In our Shul we usually have a custom that the Chazan of Mincha lights the Shul’s Menorah before Aleinu. I am actually within the year of morning and will be leading the prayers throughout Chanukah and I would like to know is there any issue […]
Safety precautions for Chanukah lighting
Safety precautions for Chanukah lighting-Relevant laws: A. Introduction: Unfortunately, the month of December is recorded to have the greatest number of house fires throughout different countries in the world, many of which are attributed towards religious lightings which were left unsupervised. Being irresponsible with the supervision of a flame endangers […]
Parshas Vayeishev-Summary of the Parsha
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com Parshas Vayeishev Pesukim:112 [Siman: יבק] Haftorah: Amos 2:6-3:8 Number of Mitzvos: There are no Positive or Negative commands mentioned in Parshas Vayeishev. Rishon Yosef’s relationship with his father and brothers: Yaakov dwelled in the land of […]
Parshas Vayeishev -Likkutei Sichos-The spiritual advantage of Yosef over Yaakov and his brothers and the lessons in Bitachon and Bechira Chafshis
Parshas Vayeishev The spiritual advantage of Yosef over Yaakov and his brothers and the lessons in Bitachon and Bechira Chafshis (Likkutei Sichos Vol. 3[1]) In this week’s Parsha, Parshas Vayeishev, we learn of the troubling tale of events that occurred between Yosef and his brothers. Yosef rouses his brothers anger […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Women cooking Sufganiyot or Latkes within the first half-hour that the candles are lit
Question: [Thursday 21st Kisleiv 5782] I know that women are accustomed to not do work during the first half-hour the candles are lit. My question is if this applies even against frying Latkes to give out to the family while they sit around the Chanukah candles? Answer: It is […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Women cooking Sufganiyot or Latkes within the first half-hour that the candles are lit
Question: [Thursday 21st Kisleiv 5782] I know that women are accustomed to not do work during the first half-hour the candles are lit. My question is if this applies even against frying Latkes to give out to the family while they sit around the Chanukah candles? Answer: It is […]
Where in the home/property should the Menorah be lit-inside or outside the home?
Where in the home/property should the Menorah be lit- Inside the house versus outside the house? A. The letter of the law:[1] The candles are to be lit outside the front door of one’s house, which opens towards the public.[2] [This only applies if there is no courtyard in the […]
Melachim 1/Kings 1-Chapter 13: The prophecy of Ido to Yeravam, and his death
Chapter 13: The prophecy of Ido to Yeravam, and his death 1. The prophecy of Ido of the downfall of Yeravam: Ido prophesies to Yeravam of his downfall: A prophet of God [named Ido[1]] arrived from Yehuda to Beth El, per the instructions of Hashem. In Beis Eil he met […]
