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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 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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After the prayer on Shabbath morning (or Yom Tob), may the men fold their Sissith (Tallith Gadol) or not?...
Friday, January 13, 2012/Tebeth 18, 5772
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וכאשר יענו אתו כן ירבה וכן יפרץ "The more they torment them, the more they will...
Thursday, January 12, 2012/Tebeth 17, 5772
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The ring that the Hathan (bridegroom) gives the Kallah (bride) for the purpose of Qiddushin (marrying her), should...
Wednesday, January 11, 2012/Tebeth 16, 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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There is an opinion that weddings should not be performed on Fridays or on Sundays. The reason for this is because...
Monday, January 9, 2012/Tebeth 14, 5772
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During the Minha prayer of Shabbath a Qaddish is read after 'Uba LeSion' before the Sefer Torah is taken out....
Friday, January 6, 2012/Tebeth 11, 5772
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People often say that the most difficult prayer during the week is Minha. It has to be prayed at specific times...
Sunday, January 1, 2012/Tebeth 6, 5772
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Even though some oils are preferred over others, all oils are considered acceptable for lighting the Hanukkah...
Sunday, December 25, 2011/Kislew 29, 5772
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According to the Sephardi custom, on Shabbath morning, before taking out the Sefer Torah, the verses of 'Attah...
Friday, December 16, 2011/Kislew 20, 5772
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When one attaches a Mezuzah onto multiple doors, only one Berakha (blessing) is recited and it covers all the...
Wednesday, December 14, 2011/Kislew 18, 5772
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If one were to attach a Mezuzah to a doorway, and then attach the doorway with the Mezuzah to a building, it is...
Tuesday, December 13, 2011/Kislew 17, 5772
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If there is a Mezuzah affixed on a door post on the inside of a bedroom where a husband and wife sleep, the...
Monday, December 12, 2011/Kislew 16, 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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When starting the portion of Yoser Ohr in the morning Shahrith prayer, one should touch the Tefillin on the arm....
Monday, November 21, 2011/Heshwan 24, 5772
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ואנכי עפר ואפר "I am but dust and ashes" (Bereshith 18:27). It says in the Gemara of Hullin that as a...
Thursday, November 10, 2011/Heshwan 13, 5772
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Honoring one's parents includes not causing them any wound. A doctor or dentist may be involved in deciding the...
Wednesday, November 2, 2011/Heshwan 5, 5772
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Whenever natural disasters, such as earthquakes, tsunamis, hurricanes and the like come to different parts of the...
Monday, August 29, 2011/Ab 29, 5771
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Swimming during the 22 days (three weeks)
The twenty two days (three weeks) from the 17th of Tammuz...
Tuesday, July 26, 2011/Tammuz 24, 5771
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ויקח קרח "And Qorah took" (Bamidbar 16:1). What did Qorah take? In the Gemara of Sanhedrin (109b) it states...
Thursday, June 23, 2011/Siwan 21, 5771
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It is preferable for a person to increase the amount he gives as Mattanoth La-ebyonim (gifts for the poor) on...
Wednesday, March 9, 2011/Adar B 3, 5771
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If one ate a Kezayith (1 oz. - the minimum quantity required for Berakha Aharonah [the blessing made after...
Wednesday, February 9, 2011/Adar A 5, 5771
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We mentioned previously that Birkath Hammazon (Grace after meals) covers wine that was drunk during the Se'uddah...
Sunday, December 12, 2010/Tebeth 5, 5771
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We mentioned previously that women are also obligated to read the full Hallel on Hanukkah. (See
Even though our immediate association with the festival of Hanukkah might not necessarily be connected with women...
Thursday, December 2, 2010/Kislew 25, 5771
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The reading of Hallel on Hanukkah should be done with with intent and real happiness, because not even on Pesah do...
Wednesday, December 1, 2010/Kislew 24, 5771
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We mentioned in the past that our Rabbis of blessed memory derived a meaningful lesson in parenting from the story...
Thursday, November 25, 2010/Kislew 18, 5771
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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 man from out of town was hosted by one of his relatives. He accompanied his relative the entire day. The...
Thursday, August 12, 2010/Elul 2, 5770
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The strict requirement for lighting candles on Friday evening before Shabbath in honor of Shabbath, is to light...
Friday, August 6, 2010/Ab 26, 5770
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There is a difference of opinion concerning the reading of Waykhullu on Friday night after the 'Amidah. The most...
Friday, July 23, 2010/Ab 12, 5770
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The Qedusha of Yoser (the Qadosh, Qadosh that is recited before the Shem'a during Shahrith) should be recited...
Wednesday, June 23, 2010/Tammuz 11, 5770
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כי תבאו אל הארץ אשר אני נתן לכם וקצרתם את קצירה (When you enter the Land that I...
Thursday, April 29, 2010/Iyyar 15, 5770
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There is a difference of opinion among the Posqim (deciders of Jewish law) as to whether women are obligated to do...
Wednesday, March 17, 2010/Nisan 2, 5770
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Once a year, in the month of Nissan, we have the opportunity to say Birkath HaIlanoth (the Blessing of the Trees). It...
Tuesday, March 16, 2010/Nisan 1, 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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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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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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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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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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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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"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 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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When Tu Bishbat falls on Shabbath, when should the fruits be eaten? There are those who have the custom, every...
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, or went outside...
Tuesday, January 26, 2010/Shebat 11, 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 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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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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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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"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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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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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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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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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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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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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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"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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One must be particular not get one's clothes dirty when eating. It is preferable to eat with a spoon (or fork) rather...
Monday, November 30, 2009/Kislew 13, 5770
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"Wayyiddar Ya'aqob Neder Lemor" (and Jacob made a vow saying). Ya'aqob Abinu, 'a"h, was in distress and made a vow...
Friday, November 27, 2009/Kislew 10, 5770
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When washing one's hands (Netilath Yadayim) for bread and the like, one should, strictly speaking, say the Beracha...
Tuesday, November 24, 2009/Kislew 7, 5770
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Is it better to walk to Synagogue on a weekday, or is it equally acceptable to drive? The following question was...
Monday, November 23, 2009/Kislew 6, 5770
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Shalom (peace) between people is a very important quality, because the existence of the whole world depends on it....
Sunday, November 22, 2009/Kislew 5, 5770
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Yishaq Abinu (Isaac) 'a"h, asks 'Esau to bring him delicacies, and says: "Ba'abur Tebarekhekha Nafshi" (so that my...
Friday, November 20, 2009/Kislew 3, 5770
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The Zohar is very strict about a person who hears a Beracha (blessing) and does not answer Amen. This means, in...
Tuesday, November 17, 2009/Heshwan 30, 5770
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A person must not answer Amen to his own Beracha (blessing). However if he says two or more blessings then he answers...
Monday, November 16, 2009/Heshwan 29, 5770
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Hakhamenu z"l (our Rabbis of blessed memory) said that a man must be very particular about the Minha prayer in all...
Monday, November 9, 2009/Heshwan 22, 5770
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It says in Ben Ish Hai that there are those who celebrate their birthdays every year. Hacham Yosef Hayim, 'a"h, adds...
Sunday, November 8, 2009/Heshwan 21, 5770
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It says in Parashath Wayyera, "Wayyissa 'Einaw Wayyar, Wehinnei Shelosha Anashim Nisabim 'Alaw" (And he lifted his...
Friday, November 6, 2009/Heshwan 19, 5770
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If someone dips his cookie into a cooked liquid, such as into a cup of tea or coffee, he must first do Netilath...
Wednesday, October 28, 2009/Heshwan 10, 5770
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We have to be particular not to wear two garments together, meaning one inside the other and put the two on together...
Tuesday, October 27, 2009/Heshwan 9, 5770
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It is forbidden to pray in front of a mirror, even if one closes one's eyes, because it appears as if one is bowing...
Monday, October 26, 2009/Heshwan 8, 5770
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If, for some reason, when reading the Torah on Shabbath morning, a Pasuq (verse) was skipped, then the congregation...
Sunday, October 25, 2009/Heshwan 7, 5770
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Rabbenu Bahayye (Bahya) states that the question begging to be asked, is why didn't Noah, who is described by the...
Friday, October 23, 2009/Heshwan 5, 5770
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It says in the Talmud Yerushalmi that Ribbi Haggai said that Shabbath and Yom Tob were given for the purpose of...
Thursday, October 22, 2009/Heshwan 4, 5770
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Originally, Rosh Hodesh was to be given to the Jewish people as a Festival (in addition to the Festivals of Pesah,...
Sunday, October 18, 2009/Tashri 30, 5770
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In the Parasha of Bereshith we read that G-d rested on the Seventh day and blessed it and sanctified it.
Friday, October 16, 2009/Tashri 28, 5770
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Tefillin contain the following four Parashioth (sections from the Torah):
1. Qaddesh Li
2. Wehaya Ki...
Wednesday, October 14, 2009/Tashri 26, 5770
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We mentioned on a previous occasion that we have to be particular to answer "Barukh Hu, Ubarukh Shemo" when G-d's...
Tuesday, October 13, 2009/Tashri 25, 5770
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Please note: there are those who have mentioned a rumor that Ethroghs are saturated with pesticides more than other...
Friday, October 9, 2009/Tashri 21, 5770
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