Reading Tehillim for a woman in childbirth

The Kaf Hahayyim mentions a custom that some had, of saying...
Tuesday, June 28, 2011/Siwan 26, 5771

There are many who say that since the Zohar is difficult to understand they do not learn it. Rabbenu the Hida,...
Sunday, June 26, 2011/Siwan 24, 5771

The Shulhan 'Arukh states that women are obligated in Habdalah in the same way that they are obligated in Qiddush,...
Friday, June 17, 2011/Siwan 15, 5771

"Asarah Nissim Na'asu LaAbothenu Bebeth Hamiqdash" (Ten miracles were wrought for our forefathers in the Temple)....
Wednesday, May 25, 2011/Iyyar 21, 5771

We are told in Parashath Ki Thissa, that Shabbath is a sign between G-d and the Jewish people. Hakham Yoseph...
Friday, February 18, 2011/Adar A 14, 5771

What is the reason for the Mahazith Hasheqel (half Sheqel)? The Rishonim explain that it is to teach us unity....
Thursday, February 17, 2011/Adar A 13, 5771

"If you surely listen to the voice of the L-rd your G-d... for I am G-d your healer" (Shemoth 15:26). Rab Hida,...
Thursday, January 13, 2011/Shebat 8, 5771