Daf Yomi
Truth Or Consequences
‘Consecrating The Non-Existent’
(Nedarim 85b)
Daf Yomi
A Threat To Life And Limb
‘How Many Lashes Are Given Him?’
(Makkos 22a-b)
Witness Falsehood
So I can't testify without raising the issue of Mr. Gold's disqualification? asked Mr. Hyman.
Daf Yomi
Being Overly Burdensome
My Sabbaths Shall You Observe’
(Yevamos 6a)
Never Alone
One of the more painful components of having struggling children is that the families often feel judged and at a loss of how to properly relate to and with their precious child. The feeling that they are not alone and there are others who can listen and commiserate is invaluable.
Storage Sale!
"What about the Jewish clients?" asked Mr. Cohen. "That's a problem; they're keeping their chametz in our warehouse!"
Kasher My Kitchen
Taste is everything – ta’am ke’ikar. The taste of forbidden food is treated in halacha as the forbidden food itself and is equally forbidden. If the taste of forbidden food has been absorbed into a cooking vessel, such a vessel may not be used on Pesach unless it undergoes a process known as hechsher or hagalat keilim - popularly referred to as kashering.
Silent Berachot
Question: When called to the Torah for an aliyah, may one recite the berachot silently?
Shabbat, Shabbat Shabbaton
In addition to Yom Kippur, there is at least one other instance when a person may fast on Shabbat – the case of a ta’anit chalom, in which a person wishes to fast to prevent an ominous dream from becoming reality.
Reincarnation And The Repetition Compulsion
I believe that the books that are opened on Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur contain the more permanent decrees and judgments of our fate for the rest of our lives or death, be that as it may.
In Praise Of The Handwritten Note
Of course, he could have just told them. But he wanted them to have the written note that they could reread many times.
Is It Proper…? Is it proper for a Jew to propose on one knee?
Is it proper for a Jew to propose on one knee?
Is It Proper To Learn During Chazaras Hashatz?
Ultimately, everyone should clarify their familial and communal custom and conduct themselves accordingly.
Is Covering A Borrower’s Debt Considered Tzedakah?
"Can we count what you paid as tzedakah?" Moshe's wife asked. “Gershon really seems to be poor now.”
Neshama – You Have Work To Do
Throughout history there have been great leaders and great rabbis who passed on to us the beautiful ways of life. Through these leaders we've been able to seek higher levels in worshiping Hashem and simply higher spiritual levels.
Mixed Money
"Similarly, aside from the amount that is certain, you don't know whether anything more was put in the container." (C.M. 75:9)
Is It Proper…? When visiting a shiva house, is it appropriate to repeat divrei...
When visiting a shiva house, is it appropriate to repeat divrei Torah that seek to explain tragedy or death?
Daf Yomi
Genetically-Engineered Simanim
‘A Bird With One Siman’
(Chullin 62a)
Honoring One’s Parents
When performing the duties of kibbud av va'aim in front of one’s parents, one should do so with a smile, not begrudgingly.
Simcha Hall
There is no issue of ribbis in locking in the rental price through prepayment, certainly here where the price uncrease was not known when paying (see Y.D. 176:6; Taz and Nekudos Hakesef 176:7; Bris Yehuda 26:1[2], 26:4[13]).
Had He Known…
When the Millers returned home, they tried to locate their initial communication with the landlord. Finally, Mrs. Miller found a paper with various rental options and price quotes.
Kitchen Sink And All: What’s Included In The Sale Of A House? (Bava Batra...
According to Jewish law and indeed any law, the best way to avoid such unpleasant situations is to be very specific in the contract of sale.
Whom Do We Believe?
A borrower generally would not have the audacity to falsely claim that he repaid a loan, especially since the creditor did him a favor by lending him money.
Presents On Shabbat
Question: Is it halachically permissible to give presents to a chatan or bar mitzvah boy on Shabbat?
Daf Yomi
Crystal Clear
‘Speak Like One’s Teacher’
(Shabbos 15a)
Mixed Blessings
I lived (as a stranger) with Lavan…and I acquired oxen and donkeys. Rashi there elaborates that Yaakov was trying to placate Esav by telling him that the blessings of the first born were not fulfilled, so he need not be angry with him for having stolen them.
Daf Yomi
Exchanging Land?
‘Nor Shall You Show Them Favor’
(Avodah Zarah 20a)
Virtual Acquisition
Must I give the produce itself or can I just give equivalent money to tzedakah instead?
Is it proper to have or attend a vegan/vegetarian Seder?
There are the other components of the Seder which we must consume: the wine, the maror and the matzah. Thus, if one does not consume any meat, fowl and/or fish, that will suffice as regards the evening’s requirements.
‘The Old Tenant Left His Stuff Here – Can I Put It Outside?’
The Rav is not considered a shomer aveidah on the boxes, since the owner should arrange to take them. Furthermore, although he was a guardian for the two months, he is no longer so, since he previously told the owner to take the boxes
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