Question: [Wednesday, 20th Kisleiv, 5782] Somebody said something to me the other day in Shul, within ears reach of other people, which I was deeply offended by. I know that he probably did not intend to offend me, and he may have had good intentions, but the way it came […]
Learning the weekly Torah Or and Likkutei Torah
Learning the weekly Torah Or and Likkutei Torah: The Oral Torah of Chassidus:[1] Tanya is considered as the written Torah of Chassidus, while the Sefarim of Torah Or and Likkutei Torah are considered to be the Oral Torah of Chassidus. While Tanya lays the groundwork for the path towards one […]
The Rebbe’s directives to learn Torah Or-Likkutei Torah
In honor of Yud Tes Kisleiv, shulchanaruchharav.com, is offering a 30% discount in its English Sefer on Torah Or-Likkutei Torah, using code yudtes30. The following article was published today in the Daily Halacha podcast of shulchanaruchharav.com in honor of Yud Tes Kisleiv. You can sign up to receive the daily […]
From the Rav’s Desk: The law if a Mezuzah was placed upside down
Question: [Tuesday, 19th Kisleiv 5782] I just noticed that one of my Mezuzahs were upside down. I don’t know how this happened, but I must’ve absentmindedly put it in the wrong way into the case and only noticed now when I was looking for where the shin was, and saw […]
From the Rav’s Desk: The law if a Mezuzah was placed upside down
Question: [Tuesday, 19th Kisleiv 5782] I just noticed that one of my Mezuzahs were upside down. I don’t know how this happened, but I must’ve absentmindedly put it in the wrong way into the case and only noticed now when I was looking for where the shin was, and saw […]
The Halachic obligation to celebrate the day of a miracle Chanukah and Yud Tes Kisleiv
The Halachic obligation to celebrate the day of a miracle Chanukah and Yud Tes Kisleiv A day in which a miracle occurred is to be commemorated throughout the generations. This celebration is not a mere matter of thanks but according to some Poskim carries with it a Biblical obligation. There […]
Likkutei Sichos-Parshas Mishpatim: Changing one’s character through changing one’s environment
Parshas Mishpatim Changing one’s character through changing one’s environment (Likkutei Sichos Vol. 36 Sicha 1) In Parshas Mishpatim, many of the 613 commandments are enumerated, particularly those dealing with monetary matters. Amongst the listed laws, is the famous law customarily learned by all Yeshiva students in Tractate Bava Kama, dealing […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Lifting one’s foot to itch one’s leg in middle of Shemoneh Esrei
Question: [Monday 18th Kisleiv 5782] If I have an itch by my ankle in middle of Shemoneh Esrei, may I lift my other leg in order to itch it with my shoe and the like? Answer: If the itch is really bothering you, then you may use your foot […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Lifting one’s foot to itch one’s leg in middle of Shemoneh Esrei
Question: [Monday 18th Kisleiv 5782] If I have an itch by my ankle in middle of Shemoneh Esrei, may I lift my other leg in order to itch it with my shoe and the like? Answer: If the itch is really bothering you, then you may use your foot […]
Checklist and Summary of laws of Chanukah
This article is an excerpt from To purchase this Sefer, click here Chanukah Checklist Chanukah Customs: Meals: Increase in meals and festivities each day of Chanukah. Sing praise and song during the meals. On Shabbos Chanukah, increase in foods more than a regular Shabbos. On Rosh Chodesh Teves one is to […]
