Sheasani Kiritzono-Should women say the blessing of Sheasani Kiritzono in the morning blessings? A. Background: Men are obligated to recite the blessing of “Shelo Asani Isha” each morning within their morning blessings.[1] Obviously, women are not to say this blessing and it is forbidden to do so.[2] The question however […]
Parshas Toldos-Summary of Parsha, Torah Or, Likkutei Sichos, Video Shiurim; Halachos, Stories
Parshas Toldos-Summary of Parsha 1) The birth of Yaakov and Eisav 2) Eisav sells his birthright Click Here Parshas Toldos-Parsha Bee Parsha challenge for adults and children’s-List of questions and riddles on the Parsha Click Here Parshas Toldos-Parsha Insights Not Available Parshas Toldos-Mamar Torah Or Effort versus results-What does G-d […]
Toldos Yeshu [Hebrew]-The story of Yoshka from Jewish literature
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A letter of the Rebbe Rayatz on the importance of studying Tanach in Yeshiva
A letter of the Rebbe Rayatz on the importance of studying Tanach:[1] To the directorship of the Yeshiva Tomchei Temimim, it is very painful that even the LD students do not have any knowledge in Scripture, and majority of them do not even know Chumash with Rashi. They have no […]
Parshas Chayeh Sarah-Summary, Torah Or & Likkutei Sichos, Audio Shiurim
Parshas Chayeh Sarah-Summary of Parsha 1) Sarah passes away: 2) Avraham purchases Mearas Hamachpeila and buries Sarah: Click Here Parshas Vaeira-Parsha Bee Not Available Parshas Vaeira-Parsha Insights Not Available Parshas Chayeh Sarah-Mamar Torah Or Why G-d made us dependent on food, and the difference between Shabbos and weekday eating Click […]
May one give a present on Shabbos or Yom Tov
May one give a present on Shabbos or Yom Tov?[1] It is forbidden to give someone a present of any kind on Shabbos or Yom Tov.[2] Likewise, it is forbidden for the receiver to do an acquisition on a present on Shabbos.[3] Food and drink and other Shabbos needs:[4] It […]
Parshas Vayeira-Summary, Torah Or & Likkutei Sichos, Audio Shiurim
Parshas Vayeira-Summary of Parsha 1) Avraham receives guests 2) Avraham and Sarah are blessed with children Click Here Parshas Vayeira-Parsha Bee Not Available Parshas Vayeira-Parsha Insights Why did Hashem visit Avraham? Who did Avraham advise with regarding the circumcision? Click Here Parshas Vayeira-Mamar Torah Or The two levels G-d’s knowledge […]
Husbands presence in the birthing room during birth
Husbands presence in the birthing room during birth?[1] When she is not fully clothed: It is forbidden for the husband to be present in the birth room while she is pushing, or any time that she is not fully clothed once she has reached a Nida state. Some Poskim[2] write […]
Must a guilty defendant pay for court expenses and litigation fees according to Halacha?
Must a guilty defendant pay for court expenses and litigation fees according to Halacha?[1] Fees involved in the initial Din Torah:[2] The losing party of a Din Torah is not required to reimburse the winning side for expenses involved. This applies even if he forced the winning party to […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Celebrating Halloween-Are there any Halachic impediments against doing so?
Question: [Sunday, 25th Marcheshvan, 5782] Is there any issue with my children getting dressed up for Halloween or going trick-or-treating in the neighborhood amongst Jewish families? Answer: One may not do so due to the prohibition of Darkei Emori, as well as due to it being originally a holiday of […]
