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We mentioned the order of fruits (
Monday, February 6, 2012/Shebat 13, 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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Continuing with the question of touching the Tefillin Shel Rosh after Yoser, we mentioned previously that...
Friday, November 25, 2011/Heshwan 28, 5772
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The Qedusha during the repetition of the 'Amidah must be said standing, however, the Qedusha of Yoser Ohr, before...
Wednesday, November 23, 2011/Heshwan 26, 5772
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When we say that when starting the portion of Yoser Ohr in the morning Shahrith prayer, one should touch the...
Tuesday, November 22, 2011/Heshwan 25, 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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Since there are complications with the recitation of Sheheheyanu during the 22 days (See
During the period of distress (the 22 days from the 17th of Tammuz till the 9th of Ab) one should avoid saying the...
Monday, July 18, 2011/Tammuz 16, 5771
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אמר רבי יהושע בן לוי. בכל יום ויום בת קול יוצאת מהר חורב ומכרזת...
Wednesday, June 1, 2011/Iyyar 28, 5771
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We mentioned on a previous occasion that there is a difference of opinion whether a woman should say the Berakha...
Tuesday, May 31, 2011/Iyyar 27, 5771
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"And G-d spoke to Moses in the wilderness of Sinai (במדבר סיני)." The Gematria of the words במדבר...
Thursday, May 26, 2011/Iyyar 22, 5771
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Love and unity are required between the Jewish people at all times. During the days of the 'Omer, however, we must...
Tuesday, May 24, 2011/Iyyar 20, 5771
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Sephardim do not permit hair cutting and listening to music till the 34th day of the 'Omer. (It should be noted...
Tuesday, May 17, 2011/Iyyar 13, 5771
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As the count of the 'Omer gets more advanced, people tend to have more trouble remembering what the count for each...
Sunday, May 15, 2011/Iyyar 11, 5771
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As we know, once it is past sunset, one who says "Today is X days of the 'Omer", can no longer count that night...
Sunday, May 8, 2011/Iyyar 4, 5771
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There are those who have the custom of not wearing new clothes that require the Berakha (blessing) of Sheheheyanu,...
Monday, May 2, 2011/Nisan 28, 5771
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What does one do if one cannot remember what day of the 'Omer it is before counting and has no way of checking? In...
Sunday, May 1, 2011/Nisan 27, 5771
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The most correct time to count the 'Omer is at the beginning of the night after the emergence of the stars. If one...
Wednesday, April 27, 2011/Nisan 23, 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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Unlike Friday night when, if there is no wine available, one makes Qiddush on the bread, if one does not have wine...
Friday, February 18, 2011/Adar A 14, 5771
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If one has no wine at all for Qiddush on Friday night, the Qiddush is made on the bread as follows:
Friday, February 11, 2011/Adar A 7, 5771
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We received a number of comments and questions in response to our last Women's Corner : "It is Good Enough ...
Thursday, January 27, 2011/Shebat 22, 5771
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The Torah cautioned that when you build a new house you must make a parapet on the roof so that you shall...
Tuesday, January 25, 2011/Shebat 20, 5771
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When eating a variety of foods and fruits, there is a specific order in which the Berachoth (blessings) should be...
Tuesday, January 18, 2011/Shebat 13, 5771
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A Jew is not permitted to borrow money from another Jew with interest. A Jew is permitted, however, to borrow...
Tuesday, January 11, 2011/Shebat 6, 5771
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It is good to be particular not to leave any empty utensils on the table (such as cups, plates, spoons, etc.) when...
Monday, January 10, 2011/Shebat 5, 5771
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The Shulhan 'Arukh writes that whoever does not leave any bread on the table (till after Birkath Hammazon), will...
Sunday, January 9, 2011/Shebat 4, 5771
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Maran Yoseph Caro (Qaro), 'a"h, writes in the Shulhan 'Aruch that the tablecloth and the bread must not be removed...
Friday, January 7, 2011/Shebat 2, 5771
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The Shulhan 'Arukh states that until the one who is breaking the bread has eaten from his own portion, the other...
Tuesday, January 4, 2011/Tebeth 28, 5771
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On Shabbath the breaking of the bread is done on two loaves, even according to those who hold that twelve loaves...
Friday, November 12, 2010/Kislew 5, 5771
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If someone remembers in the middle of his meal that he did not pray and got up from the meal and prayed then, even...
Wednesday, November 10, 2010/Kislew 3, 5771
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The one who says the blessing of Hammosi (Hamotzi) and breaks the bread on behalf of others at the table, should...
Friday, October 8, 2010/Tashri 30, 5771
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We eat more on 'Ereb Yom Kippur to show that we are happy to have Yom Kippur upon us shortly. And since we cannot...
Tuesday, September 14, 2010/Tashri 6, 5771
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If the person reciting the Berakha (blessing) of Hammosi (Hamotzi) over the bread includes others in his blessing,...
Wednesday, August 18, 2010/Elul 8, 5770
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אשת חיל מי ימצא ורחק מפנינים מכרה "A woman of valor who will find? And her value...
Sunday, August 8, 2010/Ab 28, 5770
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When one is eating a meal and recites the Berakha (blessing) of Hammosi on the bread, if one speaks before eating...
Wednesday, August 4, 2010/Ab 24, 5770
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Women are obligated to say Birkath Hammazon. There is a question, however, as to whether a woman's obligation is...
Tuesday, August 3, 2010/Ab 23, 5770
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A person must be very careful to avoid anger altogether, at all times. Our Rabbis of Blessed Memory told us,...
Tuesday, July 6, 2010/Tammuz 24, 5770
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The fasts that all Jewish people are obligated to fast every year (other than Yom Kippur) are on: the 9th of Ab, the...
Monday, June 28, 2010/Tammuz 16, 5770
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When eating bread, if one is unable to do Netilath Yadayim (the ritual washing of hands) from a Keli (vessel), one...
Tuesday, June 22, 2010/Tammuz 10, 5770
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One may not interrupt the prayer by speaking, from when one begins Barukh Sheamar till the completion of the 'Amidah....
Wednesday, June 16, 2010/Tammuz 4, 5770
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If a Shaliyah Sibbur (prayer leader) lengthens his prayer so that others will hear his pleasant voice, his intention...
Monday, June 14, 2010/Tammuz 2, 5770
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Raba said: "Whoever dons Tefillin, wraps himself in Sissith, reads the Shema' and prays, is certain to inherit the...
Sunday, June 13, 2010/Tammuz 1, 5770
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If, after the lady of the house lit the Shabbath candles, she forgot to say the Beracha (blessing), she can say it...
Friday, June 11, 2010/Siwan 29, 5770
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Once one says the Berakha (blessing) of Hammosi Lehem Min Ha-ares, one must eat the piece of bread immediately...
Monday, June 7, 2010/Siwan 25, 5770
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The Shulhan 'Arukh states that if one makes the Berakha (blessing) of Borei Minei Besamim over any fragrance (even...
Sunday, May 23, 2010/Siwan 10, 5770
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"Yaer H' Panaw Elekha Wiyhonnekka" (G-d will shine His Countenance upon you and be gracious to you [Bamidbar 6:...
Friday, May 21, 2010/Siwan 8, 5770
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One must be particular to pay close attention to the reading of the Ten Commandments on the morning of Shabu'oth and...
Tuesday, May 11, 2010/Iyyar 27, 5770
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"Im Behuqqothai Telekhu " (if you follow my decrees) (Behuqothai, 26: 3).
One commonly hears from people...
Thursday, May 6, 2010/Iyyar 22, 5770
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In many communities, when the 'Omer is counted in the Synagogue, the Hazzan first recites the blessing and counts the...
Wednesday, April 21, 2010/Iyyar 7, 5770
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Ribbi Tarfon says: ..."The reward is great." (Pirqe Aboth 2,15)
Hakham Yoseph Hayyim 'a"h expounds on this...
Thursday, April 15, 2010/Iyyar 1, 5770
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On the first two days of Pesah (Passover), the full Hallel is recited. The question is whether, when the full Hallel...
Wednesday, March 24, 2010/Nisan 9, 5770
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The order of the blessings and candle lighting on Yom Tob (a Holy Day) which does not fall on Shabbath is different...
Tuesday, March 23, 2010/Nisan 8, 5770
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The first Netilath Yadayim (ritual washing of hands) that we do on the night of Pesah is for the Karpas and is made...
Sunday, March 21, 2010/Nisan 6, 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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In order to recite a blessing over a fragrance, the scent must be for the purpose of smelling and not for the purpose...
Wednesday, March 3, 2010/Adar 17, 5770
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The Shulhan 'Aruch states that making a sound on Shabbath with a musical instrument is forbidden. However, to knock...
Thursday, January 21, 2010/Shebat 6, 5770
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There are those who write notes and messages on their hand. If someone does this before Shabbath, he should remember...
Thursday, December 31, 2009/Tebeth 14, 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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If the person who was called up for Maftir on Shabbath is reading the Haftarah and suddenly stops in the middle and...
Thursday, November 19, 2009/Kislew 2, 5770
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Rosh Hodesh, the first day of the month, is considered to be a special day for women. The festive meaning of this day...
Thursday, October 15, 2009/Tashri 27, 5770
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We must ask for forgiveness from others before Yom Kippur because sins between a person and his fellow man are not...
Friday, September 25, 2009/Tashri 7, 5770
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Women are exempt from hearing the Shofar since women are not obligated in positive precepts that must be performed at...
Wednesday, September 16, 2009/Elul 27, 5769
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In the Parasha of Wayelekh, Moshe Rabbenu commands the entire Jewish nation to gather, once every seven years, to...
Thursday, September 10, 2009/Elul 21, 5769
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When a group of people eat bread together, and only one person actually recites the blessing, when saying the...
Wednesday, September 2, 2009/Elul 13, 5769
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If you only suck the juice out of a fruit without eating it, do you recite a blessing (Berakha) of Borei Peri Ha'es...
Sunday, August 30, 2009/Elul 10, 5769
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It says in Parashath Ki These: If you build a new house, you must make a fence for your roof.
This can be...
Friday, August 28, 2009/Elul 8, 5769
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We are obligated to recite one hundred Berakhoth (blessings) a day. On Shabbath and Yom Tob as we know, there are...
Monday, August 24, 2009/Elul 4, 5769
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If someone borrows a pair of Tefillin he is permitted to recite the Berakha (blessing) over it, since we can fulfill...
Monday, August 17, 2009/Ab 27, 5769
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A Mezuzah must be placed in the upper third of the doorpost, irrespective of the height of the door. If a person...
Wednesday, August 12, 2009/Ab 22, 5769
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How can we understand the statement in the morning blessings (Birkhoth Hashahar), "Al Tebi-eni Leedei Het" (do not...
Sunday, August 9, 2009/Ab 19, 5769
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On Tish'a BeAb (the 9th of Ab) we are only permitted to do Netilath Yadayim (the ritual washing of hands) up to the...
Thursday, July 30, 2009/Ab 9, 5769
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We have mentioned previously that before getting pleasure from a pleasant scent, we have to recite the blessing over...
Monday, July 13, 2009/Tammuz 21, 5769
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The Parasha of Qorah (Korah) begins with the words "Wiyaqqah Qorah" (and Qorah took). Razal (our Rabbis of...
Friday, June 26, 2009/Tammuz 4, 5769
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There are those who are of the opinion that if after one has said the blessing of Hammosi (Hamotzi) on the bread and...
Tuesday, June 16, 2009/Siwan 24, 5769
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Koh Thebarkhu Eth Benei Yisrael (Thus shall you bless the Children of Israel). For what reason did the Jewish people...
Friday, June 5, 2009/Siwan 13, 5769
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We sometimes hear in the news about "forced marriages". This is a totally foreign concept in Judaism. In...
Tuesday, May 19, 2009/Iyyar 25, 5769
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It says in Parashath Behar Sinai, "And you shall do my decrees, and shall keep my ordinances...then you...
Friday, May 15, 2009/Iyyar 21, 5769
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Ben 'Azzai says you should run to perform a smaller commandment, just as you would run to do a major one.
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Friday, May 8, 2009/Iyyar 14, 5769
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The order of the Birkath Hahammah (Blessing on the Sun) is as follows:
The congregation should assemble at a...
Wednesday, April 1, 2009/Nisan 7, 5769
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Birkath Ha-Ilanoth (the blessing on the trees) should be done in the month of Nissan, and "Zerizin Maqdimin...
Sunday, March 29, 2009/Nisan 4, 5769
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Who is obligated to recite Birkath Hahamah (the blessing on the sun)?
Men are obviously obligated to recite...
Wednesday, March 25, 2009/Adar 29, 5769
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In order to say the Birkath Hahama (Blessing on the Sun) with Shem Umalkhuth (G-d's name) the Berakha...
Tuesday, March 24, 2009/Adar 28, 5769
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The Birkath Hahamah, the blessing on the sun, is recited every 28 years on a Wednesday morning, because the Sun was...
Monday, March 23, 2009/Adar 27, 5769
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Normally you recite a Sheheheyanu over a new fruit that is the first of the season that you eat. However, if somebody...
Tuesday, February 17, 2009/Shebat 23, 5769
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There has been much discussion in recent times about the virtues of the different ways of feeding a baby. But all...
Wednesday, January 21, 2009/Tebeth 25, 5769
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A She-elah (Rabbinical question) is asked in Torah Lishmah, concerning the custom of opening your hands towards...
Tuesday, January 20, 2009/Tebeth 24, 5769
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In the Gemarra of Berakhoth, our Hachamim of blessed memory tell us that when a person makes (or purchases) a new...
Monday, January 19, 2009/Tebeth 23, 5769
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