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If a Jew is holding Hamess that belongs to another Jew, he must not sell it before the time when it becomes...
Tuesday, April 3, 2012/Nisan 11, 5772
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When we state that the fruits of the seven species take precedence over the others, this applies only to the...
Wednesday, February 8, 2012/Shebat 15, 5772
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The order in which one recites the blessings on various foods only applies if one wishes to eat all of them. If...
Tuesday, February 7, 2012/Shebat 14, 5772
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We mentioned the order of fruits (
Monday, February 6, 2012/Shebat 13, 5772
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Tu Bishbat is the Rosh Hashanah for the Trees. We eat additional fruits of the trees (whose Berakha is Borei...
Sunday, February 5, 2012/Shebat 12, 5772
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The Kabbalists tell us that the month of Shebat represents the aspect of 'Hod' (splendor/empathy), which is the...
Sunday, January 29, 2012/Shebat 5, 5772
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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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Even though we said that one can praise a person when not in his presence (see
After a wedding there are Sheba' Berakhoth after each meal for a period of seven days (in most cases). When the...
Monday, November 7, 2011/Heshwan 10, 5772
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When Yom Kippur falls on Shabbath, one must mention Shabbath in the 'Amidah prayer. If one did not mention...
Monday, October 3, 2011/Tashri 5, 5772
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We are not permitted to dance during this time of year. Connected with this, musical instruments are forbidden (it...
Tuesday, August 2, 2011/Ab 2, 5771
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During the seven days following a wedding it has become customary, whenever possible, to hold the Sheba' Berakhoth...
Tuesday, March 22, 2011/Adar B 16, 5771
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A person should not behave in a lightheaded manner when sitting at the dining table. Throughout the week the table...
Friday, February 4, 2011/Shebat 30, 5771
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All fruits grown in the Land of Israel require Terumah and Ma'aser Rishon (first tithes) to be separated from...
Wednesday, January 19, 2011/Shebat 14, 5771
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There are different customs regarding fasting on the day of the wedding. In general, the Ashkenazi custom is that...
Monday, January 17, 2011/Shebat 12, 5771
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There are four Rosh Hashanahs (new years) and Tu Bishbath (the 15th of Shebat) is the new year for trees in...
Sunday, January 16, 2011/Shebat 11, 5771
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The sign for the month of Shebat is a pail. A pail, or bucket, is a vessel for drawing and distributing water. It...
Thursday, January 6, 2011/Shebat 1, 5771
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We are not certain what the Torah means by the Teru'ah sound. Some are of the opinion that it is a longer wailing...
Wednesday, September 1, 2010/Elul 22, 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 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 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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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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If someone finds an article that has no identifying sign on it, and it is the type of article where its owner would...
Monday, June 8, 2009/Siwan 16, 5769
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If someone found books that have an identifying mark, he must not read from them, but must keep them in an...
Sunday, June 7, 2009/Siwan 15, 5769
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"Wayyashob Abraham el Ne'araw, Wayyaqumu, Wayyelkhu Yahdaw el Beer Shaba'", And Abraham returned...
Friday, November 14, 2008/Heshwan 16, 5769
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Tizkoo Leshanim Rabboth. It is our prayer that this year will be one of much Simha (happiness) and much blessing....
Monday, September 29, 2008/Elul 29, 5768
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