76 Lessons
Various Subjects The Why’s and Whey’s of Gevinas Akum
Animals and interactions between Jews and non-Jews both figure significantly in this week’s Parsha, which I use as my excuse to discuss: Say “Cheese!”
Various Subjects Honor Thy Sefarim!
Can one sit on the same bench as sefarim? What can be placed on sefarim? Rules of honoring our holy printed books.
Various Subjects Hagbahah - Holding the Torah Upright
The laws and customs of Hagbaha - lifting the Torah. How do we hold the Torah, to which direction do we turn and what do we do on Simchat Torah.
Various Subjects What May I Not Write
The laws of writing Pesukim
When and how may write verses from the Torah (Pesukim) in an article, invitation or a newspaper.
Jewish Holidays Preparing Food on Yom Tov
Although most melachos are forbidden on Yom Tov, cooking and most other food preparation are permitted. Nevertheless, some types of food preparation are prohibited on Yom Tov. What is allowed, what is forbidden and what is the difference between these actions?
Various Subjects Must I Immerse a Candy Dish?
"I have a gift business in which I sell glass candy bowls filled with candies, fruits, and nuts. Must I toivel these dishes before I fill them?"
Various Subjects How Are Tefillin Retzuos Made?
Although a good quality pair of tefillin should last a lifetime, the straps on the tefillin do wear out and need replacement periodically.
Various Subjects A Woman's Guide to Tzitzis
"The small hole on my son's talis koton in which the tzitzis strings were inserted is torn. Does this invalidate Yanki's tzitzis?"
Various Subjects Why Parshas Naso Sometimes Introduces Shavuos
Understand the science behind the Parsha of the week and its place in a ever versatile calendar
Various Subjects Behar and Shemittah
A clear in-depth summary of the laws of Shmita and how they influence the food that enters our stores (and stomachs)