It is a very great honor to be the Sandaq (the one who holds the baby in his lap) during a Milah. There is an...
Wednesday, January 25, 2012/Shebat 1, 5772

Eliyahu Hanabi Zakhur LaTob (Elijah the Prophet) visits every Milah that takes place around the world and then...
Tuesday, January 24, 2012/Tebeth 29, 5772

It is a Miswah (commandment) upon a man to do a Milah (circumcision) for his son. If he is not proficient at it he...
Monday, January 23, 2012/Tebeth 28, 5772

The Day before Rosh Hashana starts ('Ereb Rosh Hashanah) is a Ta'anith Yahid (private fast). One who accepted the...
Sunday, September 18, 2011/Elul 19, 5771

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

If a Milah takes place during the nine days between Rosh Hodesh Ab and Tish'ah BeAb, the custom is that the Mohel...
Monday, August 1, 2011/Ab 1, 5771

One may not eat a large meal or banquet during the day on Friday, of the type that one does not ordinarily eat on...
Friday, July 8, 2011/Tammuz 6, 5771