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The Shulhan Arukh states that the blessing of 'Me'ein Sheba'' in the Friday night prayer, is not recited in the...
Friday, January 20, 2012/Tebeth 25, 5772
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The Torah commands (Debarim 24:5) that when a man marries a new wife, he must not go out to the army, but must be...
Tuesday, January 17, 2012/Tebeth 22, 5772
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We mentioned previously that a man and woman may not live alone together without a valid Kethubbah and if it is...
Monday, January 16, 2012/Tebeth 21, 5772
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רבים מכאובים לרשע והבוטח ביהוה חסד יסובבנו "Many troubles shall befall...
Sunday, January 15, 2012/Tebeth 20, 5772
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A man may not be alone with his wife even for one hour, without a Kethubbah. The reason why it was ordained that a...
Tuesday, January 10, 2012/Tebeth 15, 5772
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A person should never feel distressed about what the future holds. On the contrary, he should always have a happy...
Tuesday, December 27, 2011/Tebeth 1, 5772
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Our Rabbis of blessed memory said ('Erubin 18b) that a portion of a man's praise may be said in his presence, and...
Sunday, December 4, 2011/Kislew 8, 5772
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Our Rabbis of blessed memory state in the Gemara of Shabbath, that the Shabbath candles are along the same lines...
Friday, November 25, 2011/Heshwan 28, 5772
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The Pele Yo'es says that one who has someone who is unwell in his home, has a great obligation to do whatever is...
Tuesday, November 15, 2011/Heshwan 18, 5772
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One should be particular to cut one's fingernails and toenails every Friday ('Ereb Shabbath). If the nails do not...
Friday, November 11, 2011/Heshwan 14, 5772
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Washing and Dressing - the Right Order
When one washes one's hands, the right hand should be washed...
Tuesday, November 8, 2011/Heshwan 11, 5772
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Everyone has experienced the feeling of having to act under pressure. Perhaps others around us are pressurizing us...
Sunday, November 6, 2011/Heshwan 9, 5772
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There is a discussion in the Gemara (Menahoth 32b) as to whether one is permitted to sit on a bed/couch which has...
Wednesday, October 26, 2011/Tashri 28, 5772
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The Shulhan 'Arukh, based on the Gemara of Hullin (105a), states that Mayim Aharonim (washing one's fingers after...
Monday, August 15, 2011/Ab 15, 5771
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It is an obligation to show respect to the elderly. One of the ways of showing them honor is to ask their advice...
Sunday, July 10, 2011/Tammuz 8, 5771
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If one finishes S'euddah Shelishith (third meal) on Shabbath after it becomes certain night, when one comes to say...
Friday, May 20, 2011/Iyyar 16, 5771
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It says in the Gemarra of Niddah (17a) that Ribbi Shim'on Bar Yohai states that there are five things which cause...
Monday, May 9, 2011/Iyyar 5, 5771
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Pesah is a holiday which involves a lot of expenses. Those of us who are blessed, should think about those who are...
Friday, April 8, 2011/Nisan 4, 5771
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The Talmud Yerushalmi (Pesahim) mentions the incident of Ribbi 'Aqiba and his friends who were going to collect...
Thursday, February 24, 2011/Adar A 20, 5771
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Is there a problem with fulfilling the commandments in a basic fashion and not in the choicest manner (Miswah Min...
Sunday, February 6, 2011/Adar A 2, 5771
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In the work of responsa, Torah Lishmah, the following question is asked. Why is it that before Birkath HaMazon we...
Monday, January 24, 2011/Shebat 19, 5771
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"And Jethro heard everything that G-d did for Moses and His people" (Shemoth 18:1). Why did Yithro (Jethro) delay...
Thursday, January 20, 2011/Shebat 15, 5771
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The Shulhan 'Arukh writes that whoever does not leave any bread on the table (till after Birkath Hammazon), will...
Sunday, January 9, 2011/Shebat 4, 5771
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When someone leaves on a trip he must make sure not to separate from his friend while crying. Crying is a danger...
Sunday, November 14, 2010/Kislew 7, 5771
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עצת עני תבישו כי י' מחסהו: מי־יתן מציון ישועת ישראל "You shame the...
Tuesday, November 9, 2010/Kislew 2, 5771
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It says in the Mishnah Berurah that the blessing of Refa-einu (heal us), in the 'Amidah, is said after the...
Monday, October 25, 2010/Heshwan 17, 5771
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On Rosh Hashanah one should eat, drink and be happy, and should not fast. The commandment of "You shall rejoice in...
Wednesday, September 8, 2010/Elul 29, 5770
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Have you ever wondered why G-d created mountains? I can imagine a number of possible answers. Mountains are...
Wednesday, August 18, 2010/Elul 8, 5770
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A day after.. and it seems as if it has all been forgotten. This is how the human mind works. Two days ago we sat...
Thursday, July 22, 2010/Ab 11, 5770
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The Gemara of Shabbath states that one should be particular to eat Se'uddah Shelishith (the third Shabbath meal)....
Friday, June 4, 2010/Siwan 22, 5770
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The Gemara of Shabbath (129b) states that it is dangerous to let blood on the eve of Shabu'oth (the Festival of...
Monday, May 17, 2010/Siwan 4, 5770
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"Besalel... did everything that G-d commanded Moshe". Even things that Moshe Rabbenu, 'a"h, (Moses) had not conveyed...
Friday, March 12, 2010/Adar 26, 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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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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On the third day of creation, we are told that the Holy One Blessed be He created the herbs, vegetation and fruit...
Thursday, October 22, 2009/Heshwan 4, 5770
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Since we are commanded to keep Sukkoth for seven days and dwell in booths, there is a question in the Gemarra whether...
Tuesday, September 29, 2009/Tashri 11, 5770
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A Milah (circumcision) is normally held on the eighth day, unless the child is not well enough. A Pidyon Habben...
Tuesday, August 11, 2009/Ab 21, 5769
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It says in the Gemarra of Ta'anith that if we have a court case or legal dealings with a non Jew, it should be...
Wednesday, July 22, 2009/Ab 1, 5769
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When the time comes to give reward to people in the next world, The Creator will say: "Give this lady her reward for...
Thursday, July 16, 2009/Tammuz 24, 5769
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As we know, giving charity is considered to be one of the most important acts in Judaism. But is it possible to...
Wednesday, July 8, 2009/Tammuz 16, 5769
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The question is, during the seven days of celebration after a wedding, is it an obligation to make a Minyan...
Wednesday, June 17, 2009/Siwan 25, 5769
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'Asarah Nissim Na'asu La-abothenu Bebeth Hammiqdash (10 Miracles were wrought for our forefathers in the...
Thursday, May 14, 2009/Iyyar 20, 5769
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It says in the Gemarra of Ta'anith, that we are not permitted to speak while we are eating, because there is a...
Tuesday, April 7, 2009/Nisan 13, 5769
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On Purim we are obligated to give "Matanoth LaEbyonim", gifts to at least two poor people. What if two poor...
Monday, March 9, 2009/Adar 13, 5769
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A person should not walk barefoot. The Gemara of Shabbath tells us that a person has to sell everything he has in...
Wednesday, October 29, 2008/Tashri 30, 5769
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