Halacha

As we prepare to sit in the succah, to take the lulav, to light the Chanukah menorah, to listen to the megillah, to eat the matzah and marror, or to sanctify the new month with kiddush levona, we have the opportunity and obligation to express our appreciation in the form of a&nbs..

Halachos, minhagim, sources, and explanationsWith all the excitement and fanfare that surrounds a boy's bar mitzvah, it's easy to lose focus of what exactly we are celebrating. The general concept of a bar mitzvah is well-known: when a Jewish boy halachically becomes a man, thereby becoming obligate..

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In this fascinating book, Rabbi Zvi Ryzman of Los Angeles deals with a fascinating array of modern halachic dilemmas – and deals with them in a fascinating way. In response to Covid-19, what is the status of backyard minyanim? Before long, artificial meat made from stem cells will be on th..

Photographs,Diagrams,laws and explanations detailing every stage of Tefillin's production...

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Rav Yisrael Meir Kagan’s Sefer Chofetz Chaim is the foundation of the “shemiras halashon revolution” that changed the way we speak — and the way we live our lives.This monumental work, product of thousand of hours of research and writing by a dedicated team, makes the words of the Chofetz Chaim acce..

Money Matters is a collection of dilemmas and answers on practical, contemporary issues in Jewish monetary law. Each case is examined, tracing the halachic process from the beginning until modern times. This source-based approach is written in easy-to-read, clear language for everyone..

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Halachic rulings, Insights, Personal Stories and Hanhagos of the Posek HaDor, Maran Hagaon Harav Moshe Feinstein Zt"l, from the notes of his grandson and talmud Rabbi Mordechai Tendler. Adapted from the multi volume Masores Moshe Hebrew Ed...

The range of Jewish customs is as vast as their origins are obscure. Whydo some Jews dress a certain way? Why is challa braided? Why do we givegelt on Hanukka?Even when not halakhically mandated to do so, Jewsthroughout the ages have embellished their behavior with practices drawnfrom classical Jewi..

Communication technology and social media saturate our lives. Torah in a Connected World offers a Torah perspective on these new technologies and analyzes halakhic issues that arise in five different areas. The book focuses on relationships on social media, both personal and communal, through the le..

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A Journey into theInner Soul of the TorahWhat did G-d really want to happen when He put a man, awoman, a serpent, and a forbidden tree together in a garden,and what does this tell us about our own transgressions anddebacles? ... How do we build our own "Noah's ark" to escapethe flood of material wor..

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Comprehensive Exploration: Embark on an enlightening exploration with "The Laws of Yichud," a meticulously crafted guide that navigates through centuries of legal wisdom surrounding the seclusion of a man and a woman in Jewish tradition. Intricacies Unraveled: Delve into the intricacies of perm..

Rabbi Chiya bar Ami said in the name of Ulla: Since the day the Temple was destroyed, the Holy One, Blessed be He, has only in His world the four cubits of halachah (Talmud Berachos 8a).Rabbi Nachman Wilhelm conceived the Online Smicha program and serves as its primary educator and guide, where he h..

Pregnancy loss is a traumatic and lifeshattering experience, thrusting its participants into a world of questions and doubt. Questions of halakha arise, such as mourning, burial, the mother's status as Niddah and Yoledet, among others. Questions of hashkafa arise as well, such as how to find meaning..

From pregnancy to circumcision or naming, this book is an anthology of Chabad customs regarding childbirth...

Which five brachos are made once a year - no more, no less?Where is there Aramaic in the Torah?Where is there Hebrew in Targum?What Kosher foods come from non-Kosher creatures?For over 20 years, Rabbi Zaback has been collecting and creating questions for young boys to answer - but the adults seem to..

The Path of the Righteous GentileG-d entrusted the Jews with 613 commandments ?their unique purpose.What divine code of laws was given to non-Jews?This fascinating and well-researched work explores the Seven Noahide Laws, summarizing the Jewish teachings on this ancient doctrine and helping Gentiles..

When making the bracha upon being called to the Torah, should the Tora be left open or closed?How should the oleh hold on to the Torah during the bracha and the kriah?What is the correct way to do hagbahah?Who takes precedence for an aliyah, a chassan or a bachur becoming bar mitzvah?If the baal kor..

15 words. 60 letters. Infinite blessings.It is well-known that the entire universe is sustained through the merit of Bircas Kohanim -- Rabbeinu BechayaWhy does Hashem “desire” Bircas Kohanim?Why did the Chazon Ish, Rav Aharon Leib Shteinman, Rav Shimshon Pincus, and many other gedolim recommend..

Peek Inside!“The art of blowing the shofar is a knowledge-based skill.”(Siddur Rav Hertz Sheliach Tzibbur)With the publication of this sefer, the halachos, hanhagos, eitzos, and mesorah related to tekias shofar are now available to the English-speaking readers..

"With this precious sefer, the rav, the author, raised...all the topics and in a proper order... He did a greatdeed to enlighten the eyes of scholars on the greatnessof these matters..." (Reb Shmuel Felder shlita)"Fortunate are [those] who spread awareness of theimportance of taharah ..

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A person diagnosed with celiac must start an entirely new gluten-free diet and find answers for a host of questions: What is the correct brachah to recite on foods containing only a small amount of grain? Should I eat wheat matzah at the Seder if nothing else is available? Is rice bread subject to b..

Which mitzvos does one fulfill when donating a kidney?May a kohen enter a hospital to go through kidney-testing eligibility?Is a kidney donor considered to be a ba’al mum?What considerations should a kidney donor bear in mind when scheduling his surgery?Can there be a greater mitzvah than saving a J..

"How delighted Hashem will be when He comes to end the galus and finds the Jewish people knowledgeable in the entire Torah, even those halachos that are not practiced at this time... What a zechus for those who studied these halachos, and for all of Klal Yisrael, to be spared the embarrassment of ba..

A Practical Guide for Everyday and Year-RoundMusic surrounds us, shapes our moods, and accompanies our celebrations and daily routines. But what does halachah say about the music we listen to, play, or sing?For the first time, "Music in Halachah" gathers all relevant halachic discussions in one acce..

As Israel battles enemies on several fronts in the wake of the October 7th massacre, and Jews in the Diaspora face an upsurge of anti-Semitism and attacks, Rabbi Ryzman turns his scholarship to these issues. He researches, analyzes, and elucidates. And when he's finished, we have a clear understandi..

Click here to see sample pagesOur story is not a journey…it is, rather, an odyssey.The United States of America is a station like no other in our long-suffering exile. A typical work of history does not do justice to the Jewish People’s story in the “New World.”Rabbi Taub lifts the veil and shares t..

Click Here For Inside Pages!A Comprehensive Guide to the Halachos of MezuzahHow does one establish the correct side of the door where a mezuzah should be affixed?Where is the proper placement of the mezuzah on irregular doorways?Which areas and entranceways are exempt from mezuzah?What is ..

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The industry of software development is one that is extremely complex. Its intricate aspects are understood only by those in the industry and, as such, have led to significant issues which are overlooked by the consumer. Situations very often arise where unbeknownst to the consumer, he is given a pr..

Meshivim, authors of halachicresponsa, have lived everywhere and everywhen, producing a literature that might seem too diverse to teach overall lessons. The Judaism of the Poskim presents responsa from 1600 to the present-day, finding unifying factors ― themes that repeatedly engaged ..

In the Jewish calendar, every month has its own special halachos to fulfill. With the limited time that I have, how can I keep on top of it and know what I need to know?Around the Year in Halachah provides a clear, concise, and thorough guide to the seasonal halachos. Based on all major Po..

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You love it at your Shabbos table.Now you can enjoy What If? on all the Jewish holidays!It is Rosh Hashanah. A man holding a shofar is going to blow for a sick friend. A car pulls up and the driver says, “I'm Jewish. Would you mind blowing that shofar for me?Should he blow the shofar while yom tov i..

THE LAWS OF SHECHITAH1. The Persons Acceptable to Perform Ritual Slaughter2. Whether Ritual Slaughter Performed by a Non-Jew or an Apostate is KosherIntroduction to Section 1818. The Laws Applying to a Slaughtering Knife and Its Inspection23. The Laws Governing Shehiyah, the Interruption of Ritual S..

"Yalkut Bar Mitzvah" provides an in-depth exploration of customs, laws, and personal anecdotes from renowned Jewish figures. This essential book is a must-have for anyone looking to understand and appreciate the beauty of the Bar Mitzvah ceremony.Key Features: Deep Understanding of th..

Achas Sha’alti 2 is the second volume in an amazing series - made especially for kids - that offers fascinating halachic challenges and solutions from the Torah wisdom of Rabbi Yitzchak Zilberstein shlita, son-in-law of HaGaon Rav Yosef Shalom Elyashiv zt"l.For each parshah of the week, two captivat..

Halachic Challenges for the Whole Family from the Torah wisdom of Rabbi Yitzchak ZilbersteinAchas Sha'alti is a collection of fascinating halachic challenges and solutions - from the Torah wisdom shlita, son-in-law of HaGaon Rav Yosef Shalom Elyashiv zt"l - made especially for kids! For each parsha ..

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Rabbi Zvi Ryzman is a phenomenon. He calls himself an ish asakim, a businessman — which he is, and a successful one — but that is his sideline. His first love is learning, and he is an accomplished talmid chacham.But there is much more — and that is why he and this book are so special. He choos..

The Laws of the Beis HaKnesses for Young LamdanimFROM SUNRISE TO SUNSET WE HAPPILY GO TO SHUL.IN THIS AMAZING AND INNOVATIVE SEFER, WE WILL FIND OUT…… how to enter Shul.… if we can play inside Shul.… from what age we can bring a baby to daven.… if we can talk inside Shul.… if and to whom we can give..

Halachic Q and A on the Job is the first-ever responsa (sh’eilos u’teshuvos) for those working in the secular world.Expecting the unexpected is crucial when you work in the secular workspace, and preparation is key. Readers now have the opportunity to learn the broad range of halachos that are relev..

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