By Rav Reuven Tradburks The first third of the Parsha concludes instructions concerning the Mishkan. The rest of the Parsha is the story of the Golden Calf, concluding with reconciliation and forgiveness. The first aliyot are amongst the longest in the Torah; the first is 44 verses, the second 47.
Month: February 2024
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Neta Revay Orlah – Halachipedia
The halachos that regulate women’s obligation in tefillah are complex. Do they have to daven? Which parts of davening? Why do many women not daven? Is there a difference between Shacharis, Minchah and Ma’ariv? What about Mussaf, Hallel and other parts of davening? Is there any point in coming to
By Rabbi Reuven Tradburks The commandments concerning the special garments of the Kohen Gadol as well as the garments for the regular Kohanim are given. The Kohanim and the altar are inaugurated in a 7-day inauguration. The commands of the daily offering and the altar for incense are given. In
In order to separate between eating milk and meat together, Chazal instituted certain procedures to solidify this distinction. Explanations for Waiting between Meat and Milk In the Gemara Chulin 105a, Rav Chisda says it’s permitted to eat meat after cheese but forbidden to have cheese after meat. Mar Ukva relates
For halachic questions of Kashrut a person should consult a rabbi because the laws of Kashrut involve many complexities. The biblical Prohibition Cooking and Benefitting from Milk and Meat Feeding An Animal Meat and Milk Cold Meat and Dairy Touching Dry Foods Touching Liquid and Solid Touching Utensils Cups and
About Brachot (Blessings) Brachot (blessings) are short texts the Talmud instituted to be recited before sampling the pleasures of this world. What is the reason for making a bracha? Jews recognize the Almighty as the Creator of the Universe. And we marvel and wonder at His creation. We see all of creation
The topic I want to address today is a bit provocative. And I hope I will not offend anyone’s sensitivities by describing the constructive role of the anti-Semite in the formation of a Jewish identity. All of us understand, of course, that Hakadosh Baruch Hu created a world of bechirah (free will) and individuals
There are some that prepare these salads before Shabbos to avoid any shailos. If they were not, one should prepare them in the following manner: Egg salad: Peeling the eggs and onions. The peeling must be done by hand shortly before the meal, and only the necessary amount that may
By Rabbi Yitzchak Shurin In general, we find that the rabbis discouraged long-windedness, as it says in Pirkei Avot (1:17): “Vechol hamarbeh dvarim meivi chet – One who speaks excessively brings on sin.” They also applied this to learning: “A teacher should teach his student in the shortest fashion” (Pesachim