June 14, 2024

Kaf Hakhaim

Rabbi Yaakov Chaim Sofer (1870-1939) was a distinguished Sephardic Rabbi, Kabbalist, Talmudist, and author of the renowned work Kaf Hakhaim on Halakha. 

His magnum Opus, "Kaf Hachaim," spans ten volumes and is a significant work discussing Halakha. It references Rishonim and Acharonim and offers insights from Kabbalistic sages.

His other works include Kol Yaakov on laws of torah scrolls, tefillin, and mezuzos, Yagel Yaakov, which are his Shabbos sermons, Yismach Yisrael on the weekly parsha, and Chayim Ad Haolam on Talmudic aggadah.

Great Rabbis Of The Past And Present

Navigating the Transition: The Afternoon Purim Seudah into Shabbas and the Halachic Principle of Poreis Mapah U'Mekadeish

Part 1: The Shulchan Aruch (249:2) rules that on Friday, one is prohibited from eating a large meal that is not typically consumed on a weekday. The Rama adds that a seudah [mitzvah] that falls on Friday, such as a bris or pidyon haben, is permitte…

Who Is Amalek?

Amalek (עֲמָלֵק‎) is the enemy nation of the Israelites. The name "Amalek" can refer to the descendants of Amalek, the grandson of Esav, anyone who lived in their territories in Canaan, or North African descendants of Cham, the son of Noach. Regar…