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The Maledictions - התוכחה
June 2, 2024

The Maledictions - התוכחה

 The Maledictions - התוכחה, meaning admonition or reproof, is the section in chapter 26 of Sefer Vayikra that highlights the consequence of a failure by the people of Israel to follow G-d's laws and keep his commandments. It is distinguished f…
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Rabbi Yaakov Lorberbaum - Nesivos Hamishpat
June 2, 2024

Rabbi Yaakov Lorberbaum - Nesivos Hamishpat

Rabbi Yaakov Lorberbaum, an esteemed halachic authority, served as a rabbi in Eastern Europe in Kalish, Lissa, and Stryi. He is known for works like Chavos Daas and Nesivos Hamishpat. He was the great-grandson of Chacham Tzvi. Highly regarded as a…
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Parshas Bechukosai Overview
June 2, 2024

Parshas Bechukosai Overview

Parshas Bechukosai, also known as "בְּחֻקֹּתַי‎" - "by my decrees," is the 33rd weekly parashah. It is positioned as the 10th and final part of the Book of Vayikra. It comprises 3,992 Hebrew letters, 1,013 Hebrew words, 78 verses, and 131 lines within…
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The Shelah HaKaddosh & His Famous Prayer
June 2, 2024

The Shelah HaKaddosh & His Famous Prayer

Rav Yeshayahu ben Avraham Ha-Levi Horowitz (ישעיה בן אברהם הלוי הורוויץ), (c. 1555 – 1630), also known as the Shelah HaKaddosh (השל"ה הקדוש‎ "the holy Shelah") after the title of his best-known work, was a prominent Rabbi and Kabbalis…
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Rabbi Ezra Attiya
May 27, 2024

Rabbi Ezra Attiya

The photo captures the pre-1948 facade of Porat Yosef Yeshiva in the Old City of Jerusalem under the leadership of Rabbi Ezra Attiya. Rabbi Attiya was known for his personal involvement with every student. His torah teaching schedule included Reg…
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May 26, 2024

"Bar Yochai" (בַּר יוֹחַאי) is a kabbalistic piyyut that praises the spiritual achievements of Rabi Shimon bar Yochai, the holy author of the kabbalistic masterpiece, the Zohar.

'"Bar Yochai'" (בַּר יוֹחַאי) is a profound kabbalistic piyyut that illuminates the spiritual achievements of Rabi Shimon bar Yochai, the revered author of the kabbalistic masterpiece, the Zohar.  Crafted in the 16th century by Rabbi Shimon Lavi, …
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Six Fascinating Facts That make Lag Ba'omer a memorable and more festive day
May 22, 2024

Six Fascinating Facts That make Lag Ba'omer a memorable and more festive day

Six Fascinating Facts That make Lag Ba'omer a memorable and more festive day The Shulchan Aruch (493:2) mentions the custom of increasing joy on Lag Ba'omer because it's the day that the students of R' Akiva stopped dying. The Pri Chadash (ibid)…
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Parshas Emor Overview
May 16, 2024

Parshas Emor Overview

Hashem instructed Moshe to relay the priestly laws to the Kohanim. The laws included rules on contact with dead bodies, grooming restrictions, marriage guidelines, and sacrificial practices.  Specific sacred occasions, such as Shabbas, Pesach,…
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Birth Control in Halacha
May 15, 2024

Birth Control in Halacha

וּמָע֤וּךְ וְכָתוּת֙ וְנָת֣וּק וְכָר֔וּת לֹ֥א תַקְרִ֖יבוּ לַֽיהֹוָ֑ה וּֽבְאַרְצְכֶ֖ם לֹ֥א תַעֲשֽׂוּ׃-(Leviticus.22.24) The 361st prohibition is that we are forbidden from damaging the reproductive organs of any male, including all species of animals and humans. The use of contraception touc…
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Advice from our master Rabbi Elozor Menachem Mann Shach zt
May 14, 2024

Advice from our master Rabbi Elozor Menachem Mann Shach zt"l concerning Shidduchim and Marital harmony.

Advice from our master Rabbi Elozor MenachemMann Shach zt"l as written down by Rav Eliezer Ginsburgconcerning Shidduchim and Marital harmony. I heard concerning the Sabba from Kelm zt"l that on Friday night after Maariv on his way home from the B…
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LA'omer vs. BA'omer
May 14, 2024

LA'omer vs. BA'omer

There is a famous dispute over the proper wording while counting the omer. Some have the custom of saying "yamim LA'omer," while others say "yamim BA'omer."  What's behind the two customs? The Shulchan Aruch (489:1) doesn't mention La'omer o…
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Morning Blessings (Birchas Hashachar) 15
May 13, 2024

Morning Blessings (Birchas Hashachar) 15

All the brachos that we say in Birchos Hashachar thanks Hashem for the different abilities that He renews for us daily, such as seeing, having clothes, giving us strength, and providing for all our needs. However, the three brachos of "גוי," "…
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Parshas Emor Summary
May 12, 2024

Parshas Emor Summary

God instructed Moshe to relay the priestly laws to the Kohanim. The regulations included prohibitions such as avoiding contact with the deceased, refraining from shaving any parts of their heads or beards, and abstaining from gashing their flesh. Ma…
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BeHaB Fast Days
May 12, 2024

BeHaB Fast Days

BeHaB begins this coming Monday, May 13th. BeHaB is a series of three fast days on the Monday, Thursday, and subsequent Monday following the months of Tishrei and Nissan (BeHaB is an acronym for Beis (Monday), Hei (Thursday), Beis (Monday)). A Mi Sh…
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The Extremely Rare Haftorah of Parshas Kedoshim
May 9, 2024

The Extremely Rare Haftorah of Parshas Kedoshim

According to the Ashkenazi custom (M.B. 428:26), the Haftarah for this week comes from Yechezkel (22:1-16). For a detailed discussion on the appropriate Haftarah, refer to Levush (493). This Haftarah is exceptionally rare, having been read only eig…
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The Hebrew Month of Iyar
May 8, 2024

The Hebrew Month of Iyar

Iyar (Hebrew: אִייָר‎ or אִיָּר‎) stands out as the eighth month of the civil year, commencing on 1 Tishrei, and the second month of the Jewish religious year, starting on 1 Nisan, as per the Hebrew calendar. This month, spanning 29 days and typi…
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Jewish History Events for Month of Iyar
May 8, 2024

Jewish History Events for Month of Iyar

A compilation of significant events in Jewish history during the month of Iyar gathered from reputable sources such as Chabad.org and ou.org.   1 Iyar, 5784 Passing of R. Menachem Mendel of Horodok (1788)Chassidic master Rabbi Menachem Mende…
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Parshas Kedoshim Summary
May 7, 2024

Parshas Kedoshim Summary

Parashas Kedoshim consists of 3,229 letters, 868 Hebrew words, and 64 verses. Initially, G-d commanded Moshe to convey to the Israelites the significance of holiness, as God is sacred. Within the "Holiness Code," G-d delineated the pathway to blessi…
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Ramban's (Leviticus 19:2) foundational treatise on self-discipline and indulgence. YE SHALL BE HOLY!
May 7, 2024

Ramban's (Leviticus 19:2) foundational treatise on self-discipline and indulgence. YE SHALL BE HOLY!

Ramban - Leviticus.19.2 קדושים תהיו ולפי דעתי אין הפרישות הזו לפרוש מן העריות כדברי הרב אבל הפרישות היא המוזכרת בכל מקום בתלמוד שבעליה נקראים פרושים והענין כי התורה הזהירה בעריות ובמאכלים האסורים והתירה הביאה איש באשתו ואכילת הבשר והיין א"כ ימצא בע…
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Rabbi Chaim Vital
May 7, 2024

Rabbi Chaim Vital

Rabbi Chaim Vital, a remarkable figure in Jewish history, was born around 1543 CE. His family's origins in Calabria, Italy, earned him the name Rabbi Chaim Vital Calabrese. He served as a rabbi in Tzfas and was the primary disciple of Rav Isaac Luri…
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What should someone wear on Chol Hamoed?
May 6, 2024

What should someone wear on Chol Hamoed?

What should someone wear on Chol Hamoed? The Mechilta (12:16) brings a verse in Vayikra (23:2) to teach us that on Yom Tov and even on Chol Hamoed, one is obligated to sanctify the day with clothes and food. However, the dress code on Chol Hamoed …
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A Clever Tip For Remembering Short-term Tasks, Such as Counting Sefiras Haomer
May 6, 2024

A Clever Tip For Remembering Short-term Tasks, Such as Counting Sefiras Haomer

Here's a clever tip for remembering short-term tasks, such as counting Sefiras Haomer at night: deliberately and slightly misplace an object, like your ring, watch, or phone. Rediscovering the displaced item will prompt your memory about the task at…
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Rav Yechiel Yitzchok Perr zt”l, the esteemed rosh yeshiva of Yeshiva Derech Ayson of Far Rockaway, passed away at 89.
May 4, 2024

Rav Yechiel Yitzchok Perr zt”l, the esteemed rosh yeshiva of Yeshiva Derech Ayson of Far Rockaway, passed away at 89.

Rabbi Yechiel Yitzchak Perr (1935 - 2024) was an American-born rabbi known for founding and serving as the rosh yeshiva of Yeshiva Derech Ayson (Yeshiva of Far Rockaway) in New York. His educational journey includes attending Mesivta Yeshiva Rabbi C…
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Parshas Achrei Mos Summary
May 2, 2024

Parshas Achrei Mos Summary

The Parsha commences with the Kohen's practice on Yom Kippur. Following the death of Aaron's sons, G-d instructed Moshe to relay to Aaron the prohibition of entering the Most Holy Place (קֹדֶשׁ הַקֳּדָשִׁים‎, Kodesh Ha-Kodashim) at will, as it could resu…
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