Daf Yomi

Posted on: January 30th, 2014

All For The Boss ‘Praiseworthy Is One Whose…Sins Are Covered’ (Yoma 86b)

Daf Yomi

Posted on: January 23rd, 2014

Point Of Ingestion “The Size of an Egg to Satisfy…” (Yoma 79b)

Loan Conversion

Posted on: January 23rd, 2014

Jonathan needed some extra cash, about $30,000 for his business. He applied to a number of banks for a loan, but they were being tight on issuing him credit and were also asking for more interest than he wanted to pay.

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The Perfect Representative

Posted on: January 23rd, 2014

The two sons of Aaron, Nadav and Avihu, who, according to some commentators, ventured past the outer altar in a state of intoxication, paid for it with their lives.

A Quiet Kaddish

Posted on: January 23rd, 2014

Question: Is it okay to recite Kaddish silently?

Rescue And Damage

Posted on: January 16th, 2014

Mr. Brand was walking home one evening when he saw his neighbor, Mr. Moses, getting into the car with his family. "Where are you heading with the whole family?" he asked.

Daf Yomi

Posted on: January 16th, 2014

Worming Out Of This One! ‘Twisted Scarlet Wool’ (Yoma 71b)

Sit Or Stand?

Posted on: January 16th, 2014

Question: Is it permitted to sit during Keriat HaTorah or must one stand?

Daf Yomi

Posted on: January 9th, 2014

To Be Or Not To Be “Appointed…Designated From The Previous Day” (Yoma 66b)

Fasting, Halacha And Common Sense (Yuma 73b)

Posted on: January 9th, 2014

A sick person who is told by a doctor (or feels on his own) that refraining from eating and drinking on Yom Kippur will or may aggravate the sickness to the point of danger, is required by halacha to eat and drink on Yom Kippur.

The First Blessing To Grandchildren

Posted on: January 9th, 2014

Question: Is there special significance to the blessing Yaakov gave his grandsons?

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Save Me A Seat

Posted on: January 9th, 2014

Shlomo arrived at the bus station half an hour early, whereas Kalman got delayed on the way. As departure time approached, Kalman called Shlomo. "I'll be there in ten minutes," he said. "Get on the bus meanwhile and save me a seat next to you towards the back."

Borrowed Car

Posted on: January 2nd, 2014

"Boruch's vort [engagement celebration] is tonight," Chaim said to his friend, Yoni. "How are you getting there?" "I'm not sure," said Yoni. "I'm looking for a ride with someone. Any chance you're driving?"

I’m Never Wrong

Posted on: January 2nd, 2014

The Egyptians lived through the most powerful manifestation of Hashem’s might. For months, they were afflicted while Hashem “played with” Mitzrayim. Two points were made clear: Hashem is the Master of Creation, and Moshe was the messenger of Hashem. Everything Moshe said would happen, happened – with precision and exactness.

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Daf Yomi

Posted on: January 2nd, 2014

The New And The Old “The Kohen Gadol, Due To Fatigue…” (Yoma 56b)

Presents On Shabbat

Posted on: January 2nd, 2014

Question: Is it halachically permissible to give presents to a chatan or bar mitzvah boy on Shabbat?

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Mitzvah Shopping (Yoma 33a and 57a)

Posted on: January 2nd, 2014

He must be a very important person to get such an important mitzvah, I heard them say, as Mr. Loewenstein, the local assemblyman, stepped up to recite the Torah blessing before the reading of the Ten Commandments. And Mr. Kleppish was too embarrassed to tell his wife that he only got third galilah on Shabbat Rosh Chodesh Chanukah. Meanwhile, in the neighborhood shtiebel, Maftir was sold for $500 and petichah for $20.

Trees In Shul

Posted on: December 26th, 2013

Question: Is it proper to decorate a shul with trees?

Daf Yomi

Posted on: December 26th, 2013

A Line Of Demarcation ‘…Until He Came… Between The Two Curtains…’ (Yoma 51b)

Purchasing Agent

Posted on: December 26th, 2013

"Yossi is getting married in three weeks," Moshe said to Yehudah. "He mentioned that if a few friends wanted to chip in, he would be happy to get a washing machine as a gift. Are you interested?"