Posted on: October 30th, 2014

The Ban Of The Communities ‘Impaired Chalitzah’ (Yevamos 26b)

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Posted on: October 30th, 2014

“ ‘We're almost out of stamps,’ I said. ‘I'll be happy to run over to the post office and pick up a supply.’ ”

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Posted on: October 23rd, 2014

Law-Abiding Citizen ‘That Which Is Crooked Cannot Be Made Straight…’ (Yevamos 22a-b)

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Posted on: October 23rd, 2014

Noach felt a tug, and then heard a rip. His jacket had been caught on the nail, and the beautiful suit had a tear.

Posted on: October 21st, 2014

Myth #1: It is easy to be a B'nai Noach. It is extraordinarily hard to be a B'nai Noach.

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Posted on: October 15th, 2014

Shimon started adjusting the branches on the roof. In doing so, a branch fell off the other side of the car and hit the side-view mirror, cracking it.

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Posted on: October 15th, 2014

Should we sit in the sukkah on a day that may be the eighth day when we are not commanded to sit in the sukkah at all?

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Posted on: October 15th, 2014

For Appearance’s Sake ‘Shammai Did Not Follow Their Own Ruling’ (Yevamos 13b 14a)

Posted on: October 8th, 2014

Some seforim on a nearby bookcase toppled over and knocked the esrog out of Lev's hand. It fell to the ground and a piece broke off.

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Posted on: October 8th, 2014

Being Overly Burdensome My Sabbaths Shall You Observe’ (Yevamos 6a)

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Posted on: October 8th, 2014

We are told that after returning home from Ne’ilah and breaking our fast, the first activity we should engage in is building a sukkah.

Posted on: October 2nd, 2014

A Miraculous Visual Treat ‘They Lifted It Up To Show…’ (Chagiga 26b)

Posted on: October 2nd, 2014

Mr. Fisher contacted Rabbi Dayan. "Am I allowed to use money of ma'aser kesafim to pay the shul for an aliyah that I bought?" he asked.

Posted on: October 2nd, 2014

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.

Posted on: October 1st, 2014

Contrary to popular belief, the Talmud never explicitly limits the ban on footwear to leather shoes.

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Posted on: September 23rd, 2014

We must eat, sleep, work, and care for our dependants. How much time is left over after all that?

Posted on: September 23rd, 2014

Chatzitzah And Its Applications ‘Greater Stringency Applies To Hallowed Things…’ (Chagiga 20b-21a)

Posted on: September 23rd, 2014

Rabbi Dayan took a challah and some cooked eggs. He then called over his 15-year-old son, Aharon. "Could you please ask your friend Chaim from next door to come over and help me with the eruv tavshilin?"

Posted on: September 18th, 2014

A Role Reversal ‘Return, O Wayward Sons…’ (Chagigah 15a)

Posted on: September 18th, 2014

When the Kleins returned, however, they were dismayed to see that the renters did a poor job cleaning up after themselves.

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