All Torah Minutes
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כי ישוב יהוה לשוש עליך לטוב כאשר שש על אבתיך "When G-d will return to...
Thursday, September 2, 2010/Elul 23, 5770
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During the 'Amidah on Rosh Hashanah, the Yom Tob (Holy Day) of Rosh Hashanah must be specifically mentioned. If it...
Sunday, August 29, 2010/Elul 19, 5770
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ברוך אתה בבאך וברוך אתה בצאתך "Blessed are you when you enter (Be boekha), and blessed are...
Thursday, August 26, 2010/Elul 16, 5770
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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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והגד לך ושמעת ודרשת היטב "And it was told to you and you heard it and you shall investigate it...
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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השמר לך פן תעלה עלתיך בכל מקום אשר תראה "Take heed lest you offer your burnt...
Thursday, August 5, 2010/Ab 25, 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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The Pele Yo'es writes that the benefit of printing is very great. Through it Torah becomes great and is spread...
Monday, August 2, 2010/Ab 22, 5770
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It says in Parashath 'Eqeb, וזכרת את יהוה אלהיך כי הוא הנתן לך כח לעשות...
Thursday, July 29, 2010/Ab 18, 5770
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The "Torah Minutes" often generate many questions. The last few days' Torah minutes were about Kohanim and Lewiyim...
Wednesday, July 28, 2010/Ab 17, 5770
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If there were both a Kohen (Cohen) and a Lewi (Levi) in the Synagogue and the Kohen was called up to the Torah for...
Sunday, July 25, 2010/Ab 14, 5770
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Razal said (Menahoth 44a) that one who does not wear Tefillin transgresses eight positive commandments every day....
Wednesday, July 14, 2010/Ab 3, 5770
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לא יחל דברו ככל היצא מפיו יעשה, "He shall not desecrate (Yahel) his word, whatever comes...
Thursday, July 8, 2010/Tammuz 26, 5770
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The period between the Seventeenth of Tammuz and the Ninth of Ab is called "Yeme Ben Ha'mesareem", which literally...
Thursday, July 8, 2010/Tammuz 26, 5770
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The custom is not to hold weddings from the seventeenth (17th) of tammuz till the ninth of Ab. This applies even...
Sunday, July 4, 2010/Tammuz 22, 5770
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The Seventeen of Tammuz is a fast day and the first of the twenty two days of the saddest period in the Jewish...
Wednesday, June 30, 2010/Tammuz 18, 5770
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כנחלים נטיו כגנת עלי נהר כאהלים נטע י' כארזים עלי מים. Stretching out like...
Thursday, June 24, 2010/Tammuz 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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Water is one of the most essential and important commodities in the world. All humanity, as well as animals and...
Friday, June 18, 2010/Tammuz 6, 5770
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Be-er Hafaruha Sarim Karuha Nedibei Ha'am (A well that the rulers dug, the nobility of the people excavated).
Thursday, June 17, 2010/Tammuz 5, 5770
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ויצא פרח ויצץ ציץ ויגמל שקדים (Bamidbar 17:23). It brought forth a blossom, sprouted a...
Thursday, June 10, 2010/Siwan 28, 5770
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The story of Qorah and his followers reveals to us the power embedded within each one of us.
Who ignited...
Thursday, June 10, 2010/Siwan 28, 5770
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Making Birkath Hammmazon (Grace after meals), after eating the required quantity of bread, is a positive commandment...
Sunday, June 6, 2010/Siwan 24, 5770
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Our Rabbis tell us that the Miswah (commandment) of Sissith (the wearing of fringes) is equal to the entire Torah....
Thursday, June 3, 2010/Siwan 21, 5770
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Can we change our habits and improve our natural inclinations? While there may be a range of opinions, Hakham Yoseph...
Wednesday, May 26, 2010/Siwan 13, 5770
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According to the holy Zohar, the Torah study that one does all night on the night of Shabu'oth crowns the Shekhinah...
Sunday, May 16, 2010/Siwan 3, 5770
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שאו את ראש כל עדת בני ישראל למשפחתם Take a census of the heads of all the congregation of...
Thursday, May 13, 2010/Iyyar 29, 5770
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Since carrying out from one domain to another on Yom Tob was permitted for the purposes of food, it was likewise...
Wednesday, May 12, 2010/Iyyar 28, 5770
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Wednesday, May 5, 2010/Iyyar 21, 5770
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Any labor that is forbidden on Shabbath is likewise forbidden on Yom Tob (with a few exceptions). The reason for this...
Monday, May 3, 2010/Iyyar 19, 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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During the 'Omer, the period between the holiday of Pesah and Lagh La'omer, 24,000 students of Ribbi 'Aqiba...
Thursday, April 29, 2010/Iyyar 15, 5770
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It says in the Torah that when the laws of the Passover were given, there were those who were unable to keep it...
Tuesday, April 27, 2010/Iyyar 13, 5770
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It says in Ben Ish Hai about the custom in his city of Baghdad when taking out the Sefer Torah from the Hekhal...
Monday, April 26, 2010/Iyyar 12, 5770
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There is a story about a king who asked his deputy, "What is your net worth, including all the money and land that...
Sunday, April 25, 2010/Iyyar 11, 5770
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It says in the Parasha of Aharei Moth, "With this (Be"Zoth" ) Aaron shall enter the sanctuary". This can be explained...
Thursday, April 22, 2010/Iyyar 8, 5770
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Someone who has a dream, and in the dream makes a vow or an oath, does not need to be concerned about the vow or oath...
Monday, April 19, 2010/Iyyar 5, 5770
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It says in Parashath Taharoth (Mesora') "When you arrive in the Land of Canaan that I am giving you as a...
Thursday, April 15, 2010/Iyyar 1, 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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If there is a dispute between two Jewish individuals in a civil matter which they cannot resolve themselves, they...
Wednesday, April 14, 2010/Nisan 30, 5770
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The Torah says: "Rappo Yerappeh" (you shall surely heal), from which we learn that we may go to doctors for...
Tuesday, April 13, 2010/Nisan 29, 5770
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The Shabbath morning Qiddush is of lesser importance than the one on Friday night, because the source for the Friday...
Thursday, April 8, 2010/Nisan 24, 5770
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If during the four days of Hol Hammo'ed they made a mistake in the Synagogue and read the Torah reading for the...
Thursday, April 1, 2010/Nisan 17, 5770
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"Zoth Ha'Olah Hee Ha'Olah 'Al Moqdah" (this is the law [Torah] of the elevation offering, this is the elevation...
Friday, March 26, 2010/Nisan 11, 5770
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"When a man from among you (Mikkem) brings an offering (Yaqrib) to G-d". The word "Mikkem" (from among you)...
Thursday, March 18, 2010/Nisan 3, 5770
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The entire week, a person is preoccupied with the daily concerns of making a living and all the other preoccupations...
Thursday, March 11, 2010/Adar 25, 5770
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Sometimes one has to make a choice between two individuals who wish to lead the prayers (be Shaliyah Sibbur). One...
Tuesday, March 2, 2010/Adar 16, 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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"And they shall take for you pure olive oil, pressed for the illumination (Kathith Lamaor), to kindle the light...
Thursday, February 25, 2010/Adar 11, 5770
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"And he brought up Hadassah..." (Esther, 2,7).
After Esther's parents passed away, The word that is used...
Wednesday, February 24, 2010/Adar 10, 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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A woman must be careful during pregnancy concerning what foods she eats. The wrong foods can harm the baby...
Sunday, February 21, 2010/Adar 7, 5770
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G-d tells the Children of Israel "Weyiqhu Li Terumah" (and you shall take a donation for Me). Why does it...
Thursday, February 18, 2010/Adar 4, 5770
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Our Rabbis of blessed memory tell us that Haman, vis-a-vis the Jewish people, is likened to a bird who built its nest...
Wednesday, February 17, 2010/Adar 3, 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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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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Ta'anith Esther (the Fast of Esther) is held on the 13th of Adar, the day before Purim. The Shulhan 'Aruch states...
Wednesday, February 10, 2010/Shebat 26, 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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Learning Torah is often associated with men and boys. As women, we often wonder what role we play in the arena of...
Friday, February 5, 2010/Shebat 21, 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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Why did G-d command the Children of Israel to backtrack instead of continuing ahead through Pelishtim to the Land of...
Friday, January 29, 2010/Shebat 14, 5770
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We mentioned previously that there are three types of fruits, and we should attempt to eat some of each type on Tu...
Thursday, January 28, 2010/Shebat 13, 5770
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The preparation of a selection of fruits for Tu Bishbat, which are so unique in their flavor, shape and color, should...
Thursday, January 28, 2010/Shebat 13, 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 Leil...
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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Before going to sleep we read Shema' Yisrael. According to the Shulhan 'Aruch, it is sufficient to read the first...
Monday, January 25, 2010/Shebat 10, 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 month of Shebat (Shevat) is associated with water and growth. The seven species associated with the Land of...
Friday, January 22, 2010/Shebat 7, 5770
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When taking out the Sefer Torah, the custom of the Ari z"l was to kiss it and to follow it from the Hechal (where it...
Wednesday, January 20, 2010/Shebat 5, 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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Imagine a mighty king, a ruler of a most powerful country, and on the other hand of the scale two women - a mother...
Thursday, January 7, 2010/Tebeth 21, 5770
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Are women permitted to say the Berachoth (blessings) connected with the Pesuqei DeZimra, of Baruch Sheamar and...
Wednesday, January 6, 2010/Tebeth 20, 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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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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When we read about the blessings which Ya'aqob Abinu 'a"h gave his children before he passed away, we notice the...
Thursday, December 31, 2009/Tebeth 14, 5770
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If there are (10 or more) individuals who finished their silent 'Amidah very fast, they may not start the repetition...
Tuesday, December 29, 2009/Tebeth 12, 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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