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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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On Shabbath Sheqalim, the first of the four special Shabbaths, two Torah scrolls are taken out from the ark. We read...
Thursday, February 11, 2010/Shebat 27, 5770
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Ribqa Immenu 'a"h was a righteous woman and a prophetess. She was also the one suitable to be the wife of our...
Wednesday, November 18, 2009/Kislew 1, 5770
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The Shulhan 'Arukh writes that cutlery, crockery and the like may be washed on Shabbath, provided that they will be...
Thursday, October 29, 2009/Heshwan 11, 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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If people are praying by heart and there are no prayer books available and someone does not remember the 'Amidah by...
Monday, October 19, 2009/Heshwan 1, 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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It says in the Torah (Ha-azinu, 32: 1) that Moshe Rabbenu called on the Heavens and the earth as witnesses when he...
Thursday, September 24, 2009/Tashri 6, 5770
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It says in the Parasha of Ki Thabo, "And all these blessings shall come upon you and overtake you, if you listen to...
Friday, September 4, 2009/Elul 15, 5769
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If you had to choose the one part of your body which is most crucial for the process of repentance, what would it...
Wednesday, September 2, 2009/Elul 13, 5769
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An item that is made in sections, as is common with shelving and the like, that comes apart, is forbidden to be put...
Thursday, August 20, 2009/Ab 30, 5769
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The Parasha of 'Eqeb begins by telling us that "'Eqeb" (when/as soon as) we hear G-d's ordinances (Mishpatim) and we...
Friday, August 7, 2009/Ab 17, 5769
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Why is the abbreviation of G-d's Holy Ineffable Name the letter Heh? In view of the fact that His Name actually...
Monday, August 3, 2009/Ab 13, 5769
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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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In Parashath Mattoth it says, concerning vows (Nedarim) and oaths (Shebu'oth), "Moses spoke to the heads of the...
Friday, July 17, 2009/Tammuz 25, 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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The first two Pesuqim (verses) of Parashath Huqqath both contain the word Lemor (saying). "Waydabber H' Il...
Friday, July 3, 2009/Tammuz 11, 5769
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We mentioned that Gomel is only recited on very specific cases. However, if something that defies nature takes place,...
Wednesday, July 1, 2009/Tammuz 9, 5769
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On Shabbath we are obligated to eat three Se’uddoth (meals), one at night and two during the day. (This is...
Thursday, June 25, 2009/Tammuz 3, 5769
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We are not permitted to eat and drink in a Synagogue (this refers to a sanctuary and not adjacent rooms or catering...
Monday, June 15, 2009/Siwan 23, 5769
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If someone needs to enter a Synagogue or a Beth Midrash (study hall), for a purpose not connected with prayer or...
Sunday, June 14, 2009/Siwan 22, 5769
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The Parasha of Beha'alothekha begins with the words, "Beha'alothekha Eth Hanneroth" (when you raise...
Friday, June 12, 2009/Siwan 20, 5769
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If a Jewish person cooks food deliberately on Shabbath, knowing that it is forbidden (this excludes cooking in the...
Thursday, June 11, 2009/Siwan 19, 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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