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June 6, 2024

What is the source for eating dairy on Shavous, and what are the reasons for it?

What is the source for eating dairy on Shavous, and what are the reasons for it? Earlier authorities (Kol Bo: 52, Seder Hayom: Shavous) mention the custom of eating dairy on Shavous, but they say one should eat it along with honey based on the vers…

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June 5, 2024

Rabbi Yeshaya Halevi Horowitz - The Shelah HaKadosh (השל"ה הקדוש‎) & His Timeless Prayer

Early Life Rabbi Yeshaya Halevi Horowitz (also known as the Shelah HaKaddosh (השל" ה הקדוש‎ "the holy Shelah") was born in the well-known city of Prague in 1558.  His father, Rabbi Abraham bar Rabbi Shabse Sheftel Halevi, was a praised ge…

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June 4, 2024

Sefer Bamidbar Summary

Sefer Bamidbar delves into the initial census and priestly responsibilities. At the same time, Nasso further explores priestly duties, the Jewish encampment, matters of unfaithfulness, the Nazirite vows, and the consecration of the Tabernacle. Behaa…

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June 4, 2024

Parshas Bamidbar Overview

The Parsha consists of 7,393 Hebrew letters, 1,823 words, 159 verses, and 263 lines in a Torah Scroll. The Parsha emphasizes the meticulous organization and precision required while executing divine activities. It commences with the census of Israel…

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June 4, 2024

Sefer Vayikra Summary

The sefer begins with the detailed laws and regulations regarding Karbanos, priestly ordination, the consecration of the Mishkan, Kosher laws, impurity resulting from childbirth, and certain skin diseases that emerge upon one's clothing, houses, and…

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June 2, 2024

Parshas Behar Overview

Parshas Behar is the shortest parsha in the Book of Vayikra, containing 2,817 Hebrew letters, 737 words, 57 verses, and 99 lines in a Torah Scroll. It commences with God instructing Moshe on the laws of the Sabbatical year for the land at Mount Sina…

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June 2, 2024

The Maledictions - התוכחה

 The Maledictions - התוכחה, meaning admonition or reproof, is the section in chapter 26 of Sefer Vayikra that highlights the consequence of a failure by the people of Israel to follow G-d's laws and keep his commandments. It is distinguished f…

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June 2, 2024

Rabbi Yaakov Lorberbaum - Nesivos Hamishpat

Rabbi Yaakov Lorberbaum, an esteemed halachic authority, served as a rabbi in Eastern Europe in Kalish, Lissa, and Stryi. He is known for works like Chavos Daas and Nesivos Hamishpat. He was the great-grandson of Chacham Tzvi. Highly regarded as a…

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June 2, 2024

Parshas Bechukosai Overview

Parshas Bechukosai, also known as "בְּחֻקֹּתַי‎" - "by my decrees," is the 33rd weekly parashah. It is positioned as the 10th and final part of the Book of Vayikra. It comprises 3,992 Hebrew letters, 1,013 Hebrew words, 78 verses, and 131 lines within…

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June 2, 2024

The Shelah HaKaddosh & His Famous Prayer

Rav Yeshayahu ben Avraham Ha-Levi Horowitz (ישעיה בן אברהם הלוי הורוויץ), (c. 1555 – 1630), also known as the Shelah HaKaddosh (השל"ה הקדוש‎ "the holy Shelah") after the title of his best-known work, was a prominent Rabbi and Kabbalis…

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