All Torah Minutes
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The entire week, a person is preoccupied with the daily concerns of making a living and all the other preoccupations...
Thursday, March 11, 2010/Adar 25, 5770
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The holy books mention that the preparations for Pesah should start thirty days before the holiday. Hakham Sasson...
Thursday, March 11, 2010/Adar 25, 5770
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After the 'Arbith prayer of Leil Shabbath (Friday night) one must go to one's house immediately in order to...
Wednesday, March 10, 2010/Adar 24, 5770
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After doing the Bediqath Hamess (search for leaven) at night, one should nullify all Hamess (leaven) that may have...
Tuesday, March 9, 2010/Adar 23, 5770
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Any place where Hamess (Hametz - leaven) was known to have been taken, must be checked. Not only that, but any...
Monday, March 8, 2010/Adar 22, 5770
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The Berakha (blessing) that one recites before the Bediqath Hamess (Hametz - search for the leaven) can cover his...
Sunday, March 7, 2010/Adar 21, 5770
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In general, one may not ask for one's personal needs on Shabbath. There are various reasons for this, one of...
Friday, March 5, 2010/Adar 19, 5770
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Shabbath Parah (about the Parah Adummah (red heiffer) always falls on the Shabbath preceding Shabbath HaHodesh (the...
Thursday, March 4, 2010/Adar 18, 5770
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The commandment of keeping Shabbath is repeated in this week's parasha: "The children of Israel shall observe the...
Thursday, March 4, 2010/Adar 18, 5770
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In order to recite a blessing over a fragrance, the scent must be for the purpose of smelling and not for the purpose...
Wednesday, March 3, 2010/Adar 17, 5770
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Sometimes one has to make a choice between two individuals who wish to lead the prayers (be Shaliyah Sibbur). One...
Tuesday, March 2, 2010/Adar 16, 5770
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Thirty days before Pesah, one should inquire about the halakhoth (laws) of Pesah. We learn this from the fact...
Monday, March 1, 2010/Adar 15, 5770
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Why did G-d cause the salvation in Purim to happen in a natural way and and not as an open miracle as happened in...
Sunday, February 28, 2010/Adar 14, 5770
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There is a commandment to remember 'Amaleq and to read the portion of Zakhor (remember) from the Sefer Torah. There...
Friday, February 26, 2010/Adar 12, 5770
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"And they shall take for you pure olive oil, pressed for the illumination (Kathith Lamaor), to kindle the light...
Thursday, February 25, 2010/Adar 11, 5770
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One reason, according to the Rashba, as to why we do not recite a blessing over the giving of Mattanoth LaEbyonim...
Wednesday, February 24, 2010/Adar 10, 5770
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"And he brought up Hadassah..." (Esther, 2,7).
After Esther's parents passed away, The word that is used...
Wednesday, February 24, 2010/Adar 10, 5770
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If someone who does not speak Hebrew hears the Meghilla read in Hebrew, from a Kosher scroll written in Hebrew, he...
Tuesday, February 23, 2010/Adar 9, 5770
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According to many authorities, the reading of the Parasha of Zachor, "Remember what 'Amaleq did unto you", is an...
Monday, February 22, 2010/Adar 8, 5770
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A woman must be careful during pregnancy concerning what foods she eats. The wrong foods can harm the baby...
Sunday, February 21, 2010/Adar 7, 5770
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The Shulhan 'Arukh (Code of Jewish Law) prohibits crushing snow or hail on Shabbath. This means that they may not be...
Friday, February 19, 2010/Adar 5, 5770
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G-d tells the Children of Israel "Weyiqhu Li Terumah" (and you shall take a donation for Me). Why does it...
Thursday, February 18, 2010/Adar 4, 5770
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As Purim draws near, the image of the heroine of the Purim Story, Esther the queen, is what comes to mind and stands...
Thursday, February 18, 2010/Adar 4, 5770
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Our Rabbis of blessed memory tell us that Haman, vis-a-vis the Jewish people, is likened to a bird who built its nest...
Wednesday, February 17, 2010/Adar 3, 5770
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The Shulhan 'Arukh states that the Berakha (blessing) of Sheheheyanu is said at night, over the reading of the...
Tuesday, February 16, 2010/Adar 2, 5770
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The custom is for the Hazzan to spread out the entire Meghilla like a letter, in order to make the miracle known....
Monday, February 15, 2010/Adar 1, 5770
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Everyone is obligated to hear the Meghilla twice on Purim, once at night and once during the day. Contrary to what...
Sunday, February 14, 2010/Shebat 30, 5770
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A Jewish landlord may rent his premises to a non Jew, even though the landlord knows that the non Jew will be...
Friday, February 12, 2010/Shebat 28, 5770
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Wehaya Ki Yis'aq Elai we Shama'ti Ki Hannun Ani (It it shall come to pass when you cry out unto me, I shall hear,...
Thursday, February 11, 2010/Shebat 27, 5770
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On Shabbath Sheqalim, the first of the four special Shabbaths, two Torah scrolls are taken out from the ark. We read...
Thursday, February 11, 2010/Shebat 27, 5770
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Ta'anith Esther (the Fast of Esther) is held on the 13th of Adar, the day before Purim. The Shulhan 'Aruch states...
Wednesday, February 10, 2010/Shebat 26, 5770
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Maran states in the Shulhan 'Arukh that one should only give food to a person if he knows that he will recite a...
Tuesday, February 9, 2010/Shebat 25, 5770
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Since a Mezuzah must be placed at the bottom of the upper third of a door post, a Mezuzah which was placed below the...
Monday, February 8, 2010/Shebat 24, 5770
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The Torah is the remedy for all transgressions. We have proof of this from the Zohar which says that:
Sunday, February 7, 2010/Shebat 23, 5770
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The Shulhan 'Arukh states that we must break bread over two loaves at Se'uddah Shelishith (the third Shabbath meal)....
Friday, February 5, 2010/Shebat 21, 5770
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Learning Torah is often associated with men and boys. As women, we often wonder what role we play in the arena of...
Friday, February 5, 2010/Shebat 21, 5770
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"Wayishma' Yithro Khohen Midian Hothen Moshe Eth Kol Asher 'Asah Eloqim Le Moshe UlYisrael 'Ammo" (Jethro, the priest...
Thursday, February 4, 2010/Shebat 20, 5770
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It is permitted to make a Beth Midrash (house of learning) out of a Synagogue. However, a Beth Midrash may not be...
Wednesday, February 3, 2010/Shebat 19, 5770
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The Kothel Hamma'arabi (Western Wall) is the only remnant that has remained for us, of the destruction of the Beth...
Tuesday, February 2, 2010/Shebat 18, 5770
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The importance of paying employees who are paid by the day can be best illustrated by the following story about...
Monday, February 1, 2010/Shebat 17, 5770
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Why did G-d command the Children of Israel to backtrack instead of continuing ahead through Pelishtim to the Land of...
Friday, January 29, 2010/Shebat 14, 5770
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We mentioned previously that there are three types of fruits, and we should attempt to eat some of each type on Tu...
Thursday, January 28, 2010/Shebat 13, 5770
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The preparation of a selection of fruits for Tu Bishbat, which are so unique in their flavor, shape and color, should...
Thursday, January 28, 2010/Shebat 13, 5770
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When Tu Bishbat falls on Shabbath, when should the fruits be eaten? There are those who have the custom, every Leil...
Wednesday, January 27, 2010/Shebat 12, 5770
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Someone who is having a meal with bread and gets into a protracted discussion with his friend, must do Netilath...
Tuesday, January 26, 2010/Shebat 11, 5770
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Before going to sleep we read Shema' Yisrael. According to the Shulhan 'Aruch, it is sufficient to read the first...
Monday, January 25, 2010/Shebat 10, 5770
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A person must be particular to perform every commandment with great happiness. Rabbenu the Ari z"l wrote about its...
Sunday, January 24, 2010/Shebat 9, 5770
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Leil Shimurim Hu LaH' (it is a night of watching for G-d) (Parsahath Bo, 12:42).
It says in the holy Zohar...
Friday, January 22, 2010/Shebat 7, 5770
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The month of Shebat (Shevat) is associated with water and growth. The seven species associated with the Land of...
Friday, January 22, 2010/Shebat 7, 5770
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The Shulhan 'Aruch states that making a sound on Shabbath with a musical instrument is forbidden. However, to knock...
Thursday, January 21, 2010/Shebat 6, 5770
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When taking out the Sefer Torah, the custom of the Ari z"l was to kiss it and to follow it from the Hechal (where it...
Wednesday, January 20, 2010/Shebat 5, 5770
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The Shulhan 'Aruch tells us that one should not answer "Amen" to the Beracha (blessing) of a child who is being...
Tuesday, January 19, 2010/Shebat 4, 5770
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Does someone who builds a new home need to say the Berakha (blessing) of Sheheheyanu or not?
Strictly...
Monday, January 18, 2010/Shebat 3, 5770
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When looking for a job, it is normal to want to know what your renumeration will be before accepting it. You want to...
Sunday, January 17, 2010/Shebat 2, 5770
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The Shulhan 'Arukh states that on Friday night, 'Arbith (the evening prayer) is prayed earlier than it is during the...
Friday, January 15, 2010/Tebeth 29, 5770
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It says in Parashath Waera: "Wa ani Aqshei eth leb Par'oh" (and I will harden Paharoah's heart). Many people ask if...
Thursday, January 14, 2010/Tebeth 28, 5770
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It used to be that people would fast before Rosh Hodesh (the new month). Nowadays, people find fasting much harder,...
Wednesday, January 13, 2010/Tebeth 27, 5770
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Nowadays, there are certain vegetables such as lettuce, that are grown in water and not in the earth, and are...
Tuesday, January 12, 2010/Tebeth 26, 5770
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One who is reciting the Qaddish (Kaddish), must do so in a calm temperate manner, and not hurriedly. This is because...
Monday, January 11, 2010/Tebeth 25, 5770
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Each of the Jewish people is commanded to do Rama"h (248) Miswoth 'Aseh (positive commandments). Of course, it is not...
Sunday, January 10, 2010/Tebeth 24, 5770
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WeKha-asher Ye'annu Otham Ken Yirbeh. As much as they would afflict them, so would they increase. Depending on the...
Friday, January 8, 2010/Tebeth 22, 5770
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"And you shall call Shabbath a delight ('Onegh)". Part of the delight on Shabbath is eating meals with meat and wine....
Thursday, January 7, 2010/Tebeth 21, 5770
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Imagine a mighty king, a ruler of a most powerful country, and on the other hand of the scale two women - a mother...
Thursday, January 7, 2010/Tebeth 21, 5770
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Are women permitted to say the Berachoth (blessings) connected with the Pesuqei DeZimra, of Baruch Sheamar and...
Wednesday, January 6, 2010/Tebeth 20, 5770
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We mentioned previously that it says in Ben Ish Hai, that one must never omit the Hazarah (repetition of the 'Amidah)...
Tuesday, January 5, 2010/Tebeth 19, 5770
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Every man is obligated to study, each day, the Written Law (Torah, Nebiim and Kethubim) as well as Mishna, Gemara and...
Monday, January 4, 2010/Tebeth 18, 5770
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The Shulhan 'Aruch, quoting the Gemarra, states that after leaving the Synagogue one should go to the Beth Midrash to...
Sunday, January 3, 2010/Tebeth 17, 5770
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In his blessing to his son Dan, Ya'aqob Abinu (our father Jacob) 'a"h says: "Lishu'athkha Qiwithi H'" (for Your...
Friday, January 1, 2010/Tebeth 15, 5770
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There are those who write notes and messages on their hand. If someone does this before Shabbath, he should remember...
Thursday, December 31, 2009/Tebeth 14, 5770
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When we read about the blessings which Ya'aqob Abinu 'a"h gave his children before he passed away, we notice the...
Thursday, December 31, 2009/Tebeth 14, 5770
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The Pasuq (verse) of Shema' Yisrael (Hear O Israel) has six words. They should be read in pairs, two at a time in...
Wednesday, December 30, 2009/Tebeth 13, 5770
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If there are (10 or more) individuals who finished their silent 'Amidah very fast, they may not start the repetition...
Tuesday, December 29, 2009/Tebeth 12, 5770
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The Shulhan 'Arukh mentions a custom of taking turns to read the Birchoth Hashahar (morning blessings) and each of...
Monday, December 28, 2009/Tebeth 11, 5770
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Anger is a most serious character trait. The Arizal was more strict about the need to avoid anger than any other...
Sunday, December 27, 2009/Tebeth 10, 5770
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Yehudah (Judah) says to Joseph (not knowing that he is his brother Yoseph), "Ki Khamokha KePhar'oh" (For you are like...
Friday, December 25, 2009/Tebeth 8, 5770
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When the Ba'alath HaBayith (lady of the house) lights the Shabbath lights, it is appropriate for her to pray that G-d...
Thursday, December 24, 2009/Tebeth 7, 5770
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It is a commandment upon every man to redeem his son if he is a first born of the mother, unless either parent is...
Wednesday, December 23, 2009/Tebeth 6, 5770
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When drinking a morning tea or coffee with a cookie, doughnut or danish (Path Habba-ah Bekhisanin - which is...
Tuesday, December 22, 2009/Tebeth 5, 5770
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The wedding ceremony consists of two parts, the Erusin (also known as Qiddushin) and the Nisuin (sometimes also...
Monday, December 21, 2009/Tebeth 4, 5770
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It says in the Ashrei "WeAttah Nothen Lahem Eth Okhlam Be'Itto" (You give them their food at the right time). It is...
Sunday, December 20, 2009/Tebeth 3, 5770
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"Lo Attem Shelahtem Othi Henna, Ki HaElo-kim" (It was not you who sent me here, but G-d).
If people...
Friday, December 18, 2009/Tebeth 1, 5770
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On Friday evening the Hanukkah candles are lit before the Shabbath candles. The question is, if someone were to light...
Thursday, December 17, 2009/Kislew 30, 5770
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The performance of any commandment is considered to be a complete act, when the three following areas are...
Thursday, December 17, 2009/Kislew 30, 5770
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One may not make one's bed during the day on Shabbath in order for it to be ready on Mosei Shabbath (Saturday night)....
Wednesday, December 16, 2009/Kislew 29, 5770
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On Hanukkah, the reason that we read from the Torah portion connected with the gifts that the Nesi-im (Princes of...
Tuesday, December 15, 2009/Kislew 28, 5770
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It is important to balance the happiness of Hanukkah with the seriousness and the important message that is connected...
Monday, December 14, 2009/Kislew 27, 5770
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The Shulhan 'Arukh states that If a person did not kindle the Hanukkah lights at the appropriate time, he can light...
Sunday, December 13, 2009/Kislew 26, 5770
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"Elleh Toldoth Ya'aqob, Yosef" (these are the generations of Jacob, Joseph). When the Torah says these are the...
Friday, December 11, 2009/Kislew 24, 5770
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We are all familair and intrigued by the story of Joseph (Yosef ha'Saddiq) and the coat of many colors that was given...
Thursday, December 10, 2009/Kislew 23, 5770
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When Hanukkah falls on two Shabbaths (the first and last day fall on Shabbath) as it does this year,the prayers are...
Thursday, December 10, 2009/Kislew 23, 5770
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