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One may not eat before hearing the Shofar on Rosh Hashanah. So what should someone who is unwell or weak and...
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The Pele Yo'es states that before any positive act or speech one should say the "Wiyhi No'am". Every deed and...
Wednesday, August 24, 2011/Ab 24, 5771
Mayim Aharonim: How much water and till where? (Rabbi Ya'aqob Menashe)
Maran z"l states in the Shulhan 'Arukh that one must wash for Mayim Aharonim up to the second joints of the...
Sunday, August 21, 2011/Ab 21, 5771
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Tuesday, February 22, 2011/Adar A 18, 5771
If one prays without the mystical intents (Rabbi Ya'aqob Menashe)
According to the holy Zohar and Rabbenu the Ari z"l, there are many mystical secrets and intents (Kawwanoth) that...
Wednesday, October 6, 2010/Tashri 28, 5771
If one is unable to concentrate on the prayer (Rabbi Ya'aqob Menashe)
The importance of our prayer depends on the intent (Kawwanah) that one has, as our Rabbis of blessed memory...
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Thursday, December 24, 2009/Tebeth 7, 5770
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Wednesday, December 2, 2009/Kislew 15, 5770
Bringing empty boxes (Rabbi Ya'aqob Menashe) There is a Mashal (parable) of servants who were expected to bring presents to their master the king. Some brought...
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Saying the Shema' without the Kawwanoth (intents) (Rabbi Ya'aqob Menashe) The reading of the Shema' has many Kawwanoth (intents). However, if one did not have at least the basic meaning of...
Sunday, July 19, 2009/Tammuz 27, 5769
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Sunday, June 28, 2009/Tammuz 6, 5769

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