Bøger af Rabbi Yaakov Goldstein

English literature available on Chassidus has increased tenfold throughout the years, having us witness a real breakthrough in this regard. Hundreds of classical Chassidic texts have been translated and annotated by renowned writers and publishers. The monumental work of Tanya has been translated, explained, and disseminated in English throughout all corners of the globe. Nonetheless, we find that one of the greatest works of Chassidic thought has not yet found its way onto the English bookshelf, the Mamarim of Torah Or and Likkutei Torah of the Alter Rebbe. These works are considered to be the Oral Torah of the Tanya and are hence complementary to it. The Mamarim of Torah Or and Likkutei Torah are the foundation of most of the Mamarim of Chassidus of all the later generations. One of the reasons for the lack of an English counterpart for this Sefer is because of its great depth and advanced Kabbalistic jargon. It is our great honor to offer the English-speaking public the first full English counterpart for the great, illustrious works of Torah Or and Likkutei Torah. The Sefer includes a single Mamar per Parsha, which is summarized, explained, and brought into practical application for the reader. The Mamarim are not a direct translation of the Hebrew original, but rather a content summary of the Mamar. At times, due to the extended length of a certain Mamar, we may only summarize a certain section of the Mamar, and not the Mamar in its entirety. Each Parsha features a single selected Mamar from amongst the many Mamarim that are printed in the Hebrew original, giving our readers a taste and glimpse of the full content of this monumental work. Our main goal is for the reader to receive the content knowledge of the most fundamental Mamarim written by the Alter Rebbe, and for him to be given the tools for how to implement this knowledge within his daily life. Each Mamar concludes with a lessons box that summarizes the practical life lessons that we can derive from the Mamar. Also included are interesting parables that we find easy to relate to and help us to digest the content being studied, and internalize it. It is our heartfelt prayer that the Mamarim in this Sefer will uplift your spiritual experience and give you spiritual hope, faith, love, and trust in Hashem, being the light that illuminates your relationship with G-d.

This Sefer is the second volume of the practical Halacha series which provides the reader with a clear summary of selected practical Halachic subjects in Orach Chaim, Yoreh Deah, Even Haezer, Choshen Mishpat. Many subjects in Halacha are obscure, complex and filled with a variety of opinions, which at times leaves even the Torah scholar confused as to the outcome of the laws. This book is the first in a series to tackle various practical Halachic subjects in a concise and clear manner, leaving the reader certain as to the application of the final law. A wealth of footnotes gives the reader all necessary background, reasons and variety of opinions so each topic can be studied in its full breadth, and give the reader encyclopedic style knowledge of the given topic. Over 100 interesting topics have been selected from the four sections of Shulchan Aruch, as stated above. Some of the featured topics are: Saying Modeh Ani; Cotton Tallis Katan; Covering the Tefillin Shel Yad; Drinking during Davening; Standing for Kaddish and Barchu; Lifting the eyes during Kedusha; Tachanun when a Chasan is in Shul; Leaning on a Bima; Kissing in a Shul; Drinking during a meal of bread; Blessing on Twizzlers; Tortilla wrap; lemons; Davening Mincha past sunset; Blessing children on Friday night; Peeler on Shabbos; Salting salad on Shabbos; Biscuits with words engraved on them; Chametz that is stuck in cracks; Pesach Barbecue-Does Charcoal require a Hashgacha for Pesach; Beginning the Seder prior to nightfall and after midnight; Taking a shower on Yom Tov; Hashgacha on baby formula; What makes a food Fleishig; Pas Akum; Kashering new pots; Tevila to electrical appliances; Closing off a window; Celebrating thanksgiving; Yoga; Tattoos; Crossdressing; Maaser money to pay tuition; At what age is a man to get married; Who is a Jew; Ultrasounds/sonograms during pregnancy: Extending greetings to a woman; Affectionate touch of relatives: Public affection: Married woman covering every strand of hair; Yichud with a woman whose husband is in the city; How much money is the Kesuba worth; Pressuring a borrower to pay back a loan; Entering another person's property without permission; Mekach Taus-The Torah's Return policy on spoiled food products; Severance pay-Pitzuyim; Gambling; Feeding street animals; Hitting one's children; Purchasing Life insurance

This Sefer is the third volume of the practical Halacha series which provides the reader with a clear summary of selected practical Halachic subjects in Orach Chaim, Yoreh Deah, Even Haezer, Choshen Mishpat. Many subjects in Halacha are obscure, complex and filled with a variety of opinions, which at times leaves even the Torah scholar confused as to the outcome of the laws. This book is the third in a series to tackle various practical Halachic subjects in a concise and clear manner, leaving the reader certain as to the application of the final law. A wealth of footnotes gives the reader all necessary background, reasons and variety of opinions so each topic can be studied in its full breadth, and give the reader encyclopedic style knowledge of the given topic. Over 100 interesting topics have been selected from the four sections of Shulchan Aruch, as stated above. Some of the featured topics are: Placing a hand on one's head suffice in place of a Yarmulke; The issues with having a pair of night Tzitzis; Placing the head tefillin by the hairline; Writing, text messaging, whatsapping, during davening; Sof zeman kerias Shema; Unsure as to which blessing in Shemoneh Esrei he is holding by; Spitting by Aleinu; Should one stand during Kerias Hatorah; Bringing small children to shul; Washing hands for bread with a band-aid/bandage? The blessing over onions; Are women to perform Mayim Achronim? Covering the knife during Birchas Hamazon; Saying a blessing upon seeing a rainbow, earthquake; Making and filtering Turkish/ground coffee on Shabbos; Cutting a table cloth on Shabbos; Are flowers Muktzah on Shabbos? Are pets Muktzah on Shabbos? Extinguishing the match after lighting candles; Blessing of Besamim upon smelling a tea bag; Sof Zman Kiddush Levana; Checking books/sefarim for crumbs of chametz; Did Rashbi pass away on Lag Baomer; Going fishing on Chol Hamoed; The secret fast day of the 9th of Teves; Women reading the megillah on Purim; Entering a non-kosher restaurant; May a child check eggs for blood; Waiting 6 hours if tasted a meat food; Bishul yisrael by candies and cereals; Is Christianity considered Avoda Zarah; The Lubavitcher Rebbe's opinion on vaccinations; Are women commanded in the laws of Shemiras Eiynayim; Woman visiting a male doctor/gynecologist; Talking and flirting with the opposite gender; Must a divorcee, or widow cover her hair; Yichud between a brother and sister; Must a kallah cover her hair during the chuppah/wedding; Using a Kesuba of a besula for a Beula; Child support; Repossession-collecting possessions of a debtor in order to collect a debt; The law if a neighbor's tree is encroaching onto one's property; Reading another person's mail or emails; Hasagas Gvul in Torah education and occupations; Tips and gratuity fees; Paying rent on time; Paying owed bus fares in Israel; Destroying a fruit tree; May one visit the temple mount; Living or visiting Egypt; Teaching your children to swim; Bas Mitzvah celebration

The study of the laws of mourning is traditionally ignored amongst scholarly circles and Yeshivos, due to its morbid content. This tradition has led to a lack of proper knowledge of the laws and customs associated with mourning and burial, which become very much relevant to those who are suddenly faced with the reality of a deceased loved one. In this work, split to three volumes, we carefully organize and clearly delineate all the laws and customs relevant throughout the mourning period, as well as the period preceding the death, and those which extend past the mourning. The laws of Mourning Volume 1 includes the following topics: Chapter 1: Illness & End of Life preparationsChapter 2: Time of death-The State of Goses and departure of the soulChapter 3: Aninus-The laws of an OnenChapter 4: The Mitzvah to bury & Laws relating to the burial plotChapter 5: The TaharahChapter 6: The laws of Keria and Baruch Dayan HaemesChapter 7: Eulogy/HespedChapter 8: Funeral & BurialChapter 9: Kohen attending a funeral or burialChapter 10: The passing of an infant, Nefel, stillborn & miscarriageThe Laws of Mourning-Shiva, Shloshim, First yearChapter 11: The Mitzvah to mourn & How Chapter 12: Who is obligated to mourn and be mourned-Shiva/Shloshim/YearChapter 13: How to calculate the days of Shiva-The start and end of ShivaChapter 14: Seudas Havraha/The First meal after burialChapter 15: The Shiva homeChapter 16: Nichum AveilimChapter 17: Learning MishnayosChapter 18: The Prayers and blessings during Shiva The remaining subjects are covered in volume 2 of this series. A thorough summary and checklist is available in volume 3. This work provides the reader with the ability to find practical direction in how to proceed in the various questions raised at this most sensitive time in his life. We have carefully and meticulously analyzed all the corresponding chapters in the Shulchan Aruch, as well many additional Achronim and authoritative books already written on the subject, to give the English reader the most organized, clear and resourced literature available of all the laws and customs practiced throughout mourning, with a wealth of practical Q&A. As in all our works, we have carefully studied, and noted the opinion of the Shulchan Aruch Harav and Chabad custom relating to the subject. The Sefer makes note of the customs and practices of Jews of all spectrums of Jewry; Sephardi and Ashkenazi, in order so each can receive their direction of practice.

The study of the laws of mourning is traditionally ignored amongst scholarly circles and Yeshivos, due to its morbid content. This tradition has led to a lack of proper knowledge of the laws and customs associated with mourning and burial, which become very much relevant to those who are suddenly faced with the reality of a deceased loved one. In this work, split to three volumes, we carefully organize and clearly delineate all the laws and customs relevant throughout the mourning period, as well as the period preceding the death, and those which extend past the mourning. In the first volume, we cover the first 18 chapters, beginning from the time of illness, until the midst of Shiva. The laws of Mourning Volume 2 includes the following topics: 1.Mourning laws applicable during Shiva2.Shabbos during Shiva3.The last day of Shiva4.The laws of Shloshim5.The year of Aveilus6.Matters of commemoration done during the first year7.Davening during the year of Aveilus8.The laws of Kaddish9.Mourning laws applicable to Holidays10.The Yartzite11.Yizkor12.The Matzeiva13.The laws of a cemetery and its visitation14.The items of the deceased. A thorough summary and checklist is available in volume 3. This work provides the reader with the ability to find practical direction in how to proceed in the various questions raised at this most sensitive time in his life. We have carefully and meticulously analyzed all the corresponding chapters in the Shulchan Aruch, as well many additional Achronim and authoritative books already written on the subject, to give the English reader the most organized, clear and resourced literature available of all the laws and customs practiced throughout mourning, with a wealth of practical Q&A. As in all our works, we have carefully studied, and noted the opinion of the Shulchan Aruch Harav and Chabad custom relating to the subject. The Sefer makes note of the customs and practices of Jews of all spectrums of Jewry; Sephardi and Ashkenazi, in order so each can receive their direction of practice.

This book is the first volume in our Semicha aid learning series and covers selected topics within the laws of Shabbos that is customarily studied for rabbinical ordination. This first volume covers chapters 253-259, and chapters 308 - 312, and chapter 318. These chapters focus on the laws of Shehiyah, Chazarah, Hatmanah, Bishul, and Muktzah. It includes a complete translation of the Shulchan Aruch Harav in the above chapters, as well as a vast compilation of rulings of the Shulchan Aruch Harav, and other Poskim. Each compiled topic concludes with a short summary of the law as well as hundreds of practical Q&A's compiled from both modern day and previous generation authorities. If you want an aid to help you study these sections of the Shulchan Aruch Harav, as well as gain practical expertise in these subjects, then this is your perfect fit.

This Sefer is the fourth volume of the practical Halacha series which provides the reader with a clear summary of selected practical Halachic subjects in Orach Chaim, Yoreh Deah, Even Haezer, and Choshen Mishpat. Many subjects in Halacha are obscure, complex and filled with a variety of opinions, which at times leaves even the Torah scholar confused as to the outcome of the laws. This book is the fourth in a series to tackle various practical Halachic subjects in a concise and clear manner, leaving the reader certain as to the application of the final law. A wealth of footnotes gives the reader all necessary background, reasons and variety of opinions so each topic can be studied in its full breadth and give the reader encyclopedic style knowledge of the given topic. Close to 200 interesting topics have been selected from the four sections of Shulchan Aruch, as stated above. Some of the featured topics are: Birchas Hatorah by Mivtza Tefillin; May one wrap the tefillin over his wristwatch? Praying in distress; Davening in front of pictures; Bar Mitzvah boys leining; Al Peiroseha on Israel products; Whistling on Shabbos; Kiddush on white wine; Tea on Pesach; Peeler on Yom Tov; Keeping Chumros at home of host; Cheese with fish; Liquids stored in metal containers; Magicians; Trimming the mustache; Shiva Nekiyim if have injury; Mikveh with bathing suit; Name of ones parents; Daf Yomi learning; Teaching Torah to gentiles; Switching Mohels; Daka controversy; Shatnez-wool coat on linen shirt; Placing Sefer upside down; Mezuzah for walk in closet; Brain death; Journey of soul after death; Eating and drinking when visiting a cemetery; Matchmaking for gentiles; Misadeir Kiddushin for unobservant; Yichud in an Elevator; Until what age may parents bathe their children; lost Kesuba; Court fees-who pays; Supporting Jewish businesses; Subletting your home; How much is a Revius?; Flying an Israeli flag

This book is a corresponding workbook to our publication of "The Laws and customs of Purim." This workbook serves as an assistant for note taking and summarizing of laws on the Purim. It contains titles of every law which is followed by a number of lines for jotting notes. It is to be used in conjunction with "The Laws and customs of Purim."

This Sefer provides the reader with a clear summary of the Shulchan Aruch in the laws of Purim, as well as a clear and concise directive and ruling of various Halachic queries within the topics covered. We have carefully and meticulously analyzed all the corresponding chapters in the Shulchan Aruch, as well many additional Achronim and authoritative books already written on the subject, to give the English reader the most organized, clear and resourced literature available of all the laws and customs practiced throughout mourning, with a wealth of practical Q&A. As in all our works, we have carefully studied, and noted the opinion of the Shulchan Aruch Harav and Chabad custom relating to the subject. The Sefer makes note of the customs and practices of Jews of all spectrums of Jewry; Sephardi and Ashkenazi, in order so each can receive their direction of practice. In addition, it contains a wealth of practical Q&A that is not dealt with in Shulchan Aruch and gives the reader a clear background of the Rabbinical opinions on the subject. In addition, it provides a wealth of information in the footnotes, which include sources, reasons, overview of the rulings of other Poskim, and clarifications. Thus, the goal of this Sefer is on the one hand to give the English-speaking public clear guidance of answers to Halachic questions, and at the same time hand him vast background knowledge of the subject at hand, as well as knowledge of other opinions on the given subject, thus fulfilling the Rebbe's instructions that every Jew is to be wealthy in knowledge of Torah.The Shaar Hamidrash: A most unique segment of this Sefer is certainly the section that delves into the Purim Holiday. It includes Chassidic insights into the meaning of the Holiday, classical Q&A allocated from the words of Chazal, and the talks of the Rebbe. It also includes an outline of the Purim story from the Megillah and a compilation of hundreds of Q&A on the Purim story taken from various Midrashim. The Q&A covers all the classical Midrashim on the Purim story, each in accordance to their opinion. Hence the reader receives a broad knowledge of the different teachings of our Sages on the Purim story. In many instances there appear to be contradictory understandings between the different Midrashim, and in such a case both Midrashim have been brought, Vieilu Vieilu Divrei Elokim Chaim.

Every seven years in the land of Israel the Jewish people excitingly prepare for one of the most interesting and novel time bound Mitzvos available today, the laws of Shemita. Whether you are somebody who runs a farm, or simply own some trees in your backyard, or have plants or a garden, there are many detailed laws that you need to know regarding how to upkeep your land/garden/plant during the Shemita year, the restricted activities, the permissibility to eat the produce, and the need to make it available for the public to eat. Furthermore, even if you do not own any plants gardens or fruit trees, the simple consumer in Israel during the Shemita year needs to be aware of the various Rabbinical supervisions available for Shemita produce and the differences between them, such as for example if one may one rely on what is called Heter Mechirah. In the event of them buying produce that grew during the year of Shemita, known as Otzer Beis Din, they must be aware of how to treat this produce and know the restrictions and limitations of eating it.? Last but not least, this book contains a chapter that is relevant for all Jewry even of the Diaspora, dealing with the laws of Shemitas Kesafim, abolishing debts that took place prior to the Shemita year and the details of a Peruzbal. Interestingly, the laws of Shemita are not found in the Shulchan Aruch, and therefore alternative sources had to be used to compile a final ruling regarding the subject. The laws dealing with Shemita in this book have been compiled from a variety of sources, being heavily based on the rulings of the Rambam, with the final arbitrations for today's times taken from the Gedolei HaPoskim, including the Peas Hashulchan, Ridbaz, Chazon Ish, Rav Avraham Chaim Na'ah, the Sefer Minchas Yerushalayim, Toras Hashemitah. The laws dealing with Shemitas Kesafim have been compiled from the Shulchan Aruch of the Alter Rebbe, together with the rulings of the Achronim.

The study of Shulchan Aruch at times is very challenging in terms of clarifying the final stance of the learned subject. This especially applies in instances that many cases and opinions exist within a given topic. In addition, throughout the generations hundreds of practical questions on the laws in Shulchan Aruch arose. Even amongst the currently available English literature, the opinion of the greatest of the Achronim, the Shulchan Aruch Harav, is many times omitted or not given its proper presence. Likewise, the Chabad custom related to Shavuos is not given their proper presence. This Sefer tackles all the above deficiencies. A clear summary of the rulings of the Shulchan Aruch and, where applicable, Shulchan Aruch Harav and Chabad custom supplemented with the opinions of the Mishneh Berurah and Kaf Hachaim. This is accompanied with hundreds of practical Q&A that were compiled from classical Halachic sources. All this is compiled with informative footnotes that lend the reader background information and other opinions voiced on the subject matter.

The goal of this Sefer: This Sefer is the first in a series to compile various practical Halachic queries received by Harav Goldstein relevant to the various sections of Shulchan Aruch, and to document his responses. Many of the Halachos printed in this Sefer have featured on our Daily Halacha email and WhatsApp messages, and website. All of our other books have been written in the form of "Halachic journalism," in which all opinions on the subject are recorded, and sometimes without arbitration. Rabbi Goldstein's personal opinion is not necessarily portrayed within the articles and he simply states the Halachic facts and opinions as he understands them. Likewise, the format of the articles is very conservative, being limited only to the facts on ground without further elaboration, similar to an encyclopedia. However, the current book is a compilation of Rabbi Goldstein's personal rulings as a Rav, which he has answered individuals, and therefore include a clear arbitration in accordance to his opinion, and often contains much more elaboration on the subject in accordance to his understand.The format of the Sefer: The Sefer is compiled in a question-and-answer format. The questions have been selected from the thousands of questions Rabbi Goldstein has received throughout the relevant year, both by telephone, email, WhatsApp, and his local community. The questions received have been rewritten and edited for the sake of the formatting of this book in order to exclude any personal details of the questioner, as well as to make the question clearer to our readers. The answer usually includes a quick direct response to the question, which is then followed by an explanation behind the response, which is followed by the sources on which the response is based on. The benefit of this format is that it gives our readers the quick answer to their question without them needing to decipher it from a long explanation, and at the same time provides them background information behind the ruling so they understand its basis, and provides them the sources for further research. While usually when Rabbonim are asked a question and provide a ruling they are not obligated to explain their rulings to a given questioner, and certainly do not have to provide them sources in order for their ruling to be in effect, nonetheless, in order to make the format of this Sefer complete and as user-friendly as possible, we have included both explanations and sources behind each of our rulings. As well, this format is advantageous to the Rav himself, as it forces him to properly research all the sources prior to providing a ruling and as much to his knowledge and at times even affects his initial stance on the subject. The rulings are based on the Shulchan Aruch and sea of Poskim, especially focusing on the ruling of the Shulchan Aruch Harav and Chabad custom. The questions and answers are organized according to subject, and split according to the four sections of Shulchan Aruch, with a miscellaneous section at the end

The purpose of this Sefer is to provide the English-speaking public the full breadth of Halachic and Hashkafic knowledge on everything related to the subject of intimacy. This book is primarily a compilation of Halachic rulings and sources which are scattered throughout the Talmud and Poskim, as well as the acts of piety recorded in the Sifrei Mussar and Kabbalah. Gathering all this Halachic information compiled from hundreds of sources into a single book, will allow the reader to research any questions he may have relating to marital intimacy, as sensitive and shy as it may be. Another aspect of this book is the delineation of the proper perspective that a Jew should have towards intimacy according to Torah and the classical works of Mussar and Kabbalah. There is a unique Jewish philosophy recorded regarding intimacy, and being indoctrinated with this perspective is as important as the study of the laws themselves. With this book we desire to encourage Jewish couples to perform intimacy in a most pious and holy manner, and to give them the knowledge to differentiate between law and stringency so they can know when and where they maintain the flexibility to be lenient, if needed. We aspire that the raising of the level of Kedusha that this book is set to influence will have a long and lasting effect on the current and coming generation, meriting the Jewish people with pure and holy children.

The study of Shulchan Aruch at times is very challenging in terms of clarifying the final stance of the learned subject. This especially applies in instances that many cases and opinions exist within a given topic. In addition, throughout the generations hundreds of practical questions on the laws in Shulchan Aruch arose. Getting a proper grasp on the laws of Chanukah especially faces this challenge due to the complexity of the cases and the range of opinions. Even amongst the currently available English literature, the Chabad customs and rulings related to Chanukah is not given their proper presence. This Sefer tackles all the above deficiencies. A clear summary of the rulings of the Shulchan Aruch and Chabad custom. This is accompanied with hundreds of practical Q&A that were compiled from classical Halachic sources. All this is compiled with informative footnotes that lend the reader background information and other opinions voiced on the subject matter.

This Sefer provides the reader with a clear summary of selected practical Halachic subjects in Orach Chaim, Yoreh Deah, Even Haezer, Choshen Mishpat. Many subjects in Halacha are obscure, complex and filled with a variety of opinions, which at times leaves even the Torah scholar confused as to the outcome of the laws. This book is the first in a series to tackle various practical Halachic subjects in a concise and clear manner, leaving the reader certain as to the application of the final law. A wealth of footnotes gives the reader all necessary background, reasons and variety of opinions so each topic can be studied in its full breadth, and give the reader encyclopedic style knowledge of the given topic. Over 100 interesting topics have been selected from the four sections of Shulchan Aruch, as stated above. Some of the featured topics are: Children washing hand sin the morning; Answering Amen and Baruch Hu Uvaruch Shemo; Repeating words in Davening; Personal requests in Shema Koleinu; Talking during Kerias Hatorah; The blessing on non-100% wine; May an electric urn be used on Shabbos; Cutting hair and nails on Rosh Chodesh; Hand Postures according to Torah; Lying on one's back; Owning non-Kosher food; Purchasing juice from a Juice stand; Foods left under the bed; Selling an item for more money if delayed payment; Making sculptures and drawings of humans, angels, sun, moon and stars; The use of non-conventional medicine; Reading Tehillim at night; Showering after Mikveh; Removing Mezuzah's from home when moving; Shaking hands with a woman; Women wearing socks and stockings; Relatives bathing together; Where to keep the Kesuba; Shemira by a wedding; Value of a Peruta; Selling a debt; Loaning money to a Jew; Causing pain and killing creatures; Looking into a neighbor's property; Rebbe's perspective on Yom Hatzmaut

The study of Shulchan Aruch at times is very challenging in terms of clarifying the final stance of the learned subject. This especially applies in instances that many cases and opinions exist within a given topic. In addition, throughout the generations hundreds of practical questions on the laws in Shulchan Aruch arose. Getting a proper grasp on the laws of Tzitzis especially faces this challenge due to the complexity of the cases and the range of opinions. Even amongst the currently available English literature, the opinion of the greatest of the Achronim, the Shulchan Aruch Harav, is many times omitted or not given its proper presence. Likewise the Chabad custom related to Tzitzis is not given their proper presence. This Sefer tackles all the above deficiencies. A clear summary of the rulings of the Shulchan Aruch Harav and Chabad custom supplemented with the opinions of the Mishneh Berurah and Kaf Hachaim. This is accompanied with hundreds of practical Q&A that were compiled from classical Halachic sources. All this is compiled with informative footnotes that lend the reader background information and other opinions voiced on the subject matter.

The study of Shulchan Aruch at times is very challenging in terms of clarifying the final stance of the learned subject. This especially applies in instances that many cases and opinions exist within a given topic. In addition, throughout the generations hundreds of practical questions on the laws in Shulchan Aruch arose. Even amongst the currently available English literature, the opinion of the greatest of the Achronim, the Shulchan Aruch Harav, is many times omitted or not given its proper presence. This Sefer tackles all the above deficiencies. A clear summary of the rulings of Shulchan Aruch Harav, in the order of his Shulchan Aruch, together with hundreds of practical Q&A that were compiled from classical Halachic sources. All this is compiled with an emphasis of the Chabad custom and informative footnotes that lend the reader background information and other opinions voiced on the subject matter. The current Sefer is a thorough summary of the first seven chapters in Shulchan Aruch and chapters 46-47, and covers all the laws relevant to morning conduct. Follows the rulings of the Shulchan Aruch Harav with Chabad Minhagim. Contains a wealth of fascinating footnotes that gives the reader great background knowledge, useful and interesting information, and a glimpse of opinions held by other Poskim, such as the Michaber and Mishneh Berurah. Contains Hundreds of practical Q&A with insights from Chassidus and Kabala!It covers questions such as: In what position of the hands did the Rebbe Rayatz state one is to perform Modeh Ani?Is one to cover his Neigal Vasser prior to sleep?May one delay the Bracha of Netilas Yadayim until after Mikveh?How is one to get dressed-up to down or down to up?Must one wash hands after cutting another person's nails?May one enter a dollar bill into the bathroom?May one recite Birchas Hashachar prior to morning?And hundreds more of practical questions that have been compiled from the sea of Poskim all with an emphasis on the opinion of the Alter Rebbe and the aged Chabad custom.Haskamas were assigned to the book by leading Chabad Rabbanim

The purpose of this workbook is to serve as a note taking learning aid for the corresponding Sefer of "The Laws & Customs of Yom Kippur". The Sefer contains a lot of information with a wealth of footnotes which can be difficult to grasp and remember from mere reading. This workbook offers the learner the ability to jot his remarks and notes in each section and each Q&A discussed in the book. It is a great aid for solidifying the material and recording it to memory. It especially caters to schools, or home schools that have adopted the corresponding Sefer as part of their learning curriculum of Halacha.

Our first edition of "A Semicha Aid for Basar Bechalav" was accepted by the Semicha learning community across the spectrum of Jewry with open arms and used as a vital tool for studying, retaining, and reviewing the complex laws studied within the text. In this new edition, we can proudly present a Halachic masterpiece, a real Panim Chadashos! To understand the level of novelty that this level contains, one need look no further than its over doubling of the number of pages in comparison to the previous edition. The previous edition contained 155 pages, while this edition includes 338 pages! So what have we added? We have carefully combed through every single Halacha, fixed editing mistakes, as well as Halachic obscurities that require clarification. Many Halacha's were reorganized and given a thorough introduction to give the Rabbinic student an even greater measure of clarity in his learning and understanding of the subject. Hundreds of new cases, Q&A, and thousands of new references in Poskim have been added. Much of this was allocated from the known Sefer of Rabbi Yaakov Chaim Sofer, known as Kaf Hachaim, which was carefully reviewed from chapters 87-97, word by word, and incorporated into the material in its full context. Hence, this new edition boasts of a work of immeasurable scholarship, giving the reader the full spectrum of opinions in Poskim, Halachic questions, and a detailed final ruling that is to be followed. The opinion of the Shulchan Aruch Harav has been carefully allocated to each relevant Halacha, based on laws he wrote in other parts of Shulchan Aruch [particularly in the laws of Pesach] for those who follow his rulings. The Sefer "Piskei Yoreh Deah" was carefully reviewed in this process. The differences in rulings between the Ashkenazim and Sephardim have been explicitly noted in their relevant areas, so students of every domination can know how to follow. Thus, while the previous edition served as an excellent review guide and summary for one already familiar with the subject, this Sefer serves as literal Chavrusa which guides the student throughout his learning. The scholar and layman alike will find Halachic novelties and cases that were not covered in the basic learning of the Shulchan Aruch text, and help complete and solidify his grasp of knowledge on the subject.

This book is the Pocket Edition of Sefer Devarim of our corresponding book "The Weekly Parsha Summary." The intent of this book is to serve as a general outline and summary of the topics discussed in each Parsha together with their crucial details. It is meant to be used for quick reference and as a review tool of the weekly Parsha. How many of us sit through the weekly Torah reading in Shul on Shabbos but have no knowledge of its content? How many of us have sat by our Shabbos table wanting to say something regarding the Parsha, but can't seem to remember its content? How many of us have children who need to study for a Parsha test but are too overwhelmed by the amount of material required to review. While many scholarly books of translations of the Chumash have been printed and made available to the English-speaking public, flipping through a Chumash with or without a translation, is a long and mentally tiring task. How great would it be to have a general summary and outline with topics and subtopics available in front of us as a quick reference and reminder of what the Parsha speaks about? Well, it's finally here! An outline and summary of the entire Chumash, one Parsha at a time, split in accordance to Aliyos, with an enumeration of the Mitzvos found in each Parsha, the amount of verses it contains, and the weekly Haftorah. Last, but not least, this Sefer will help Jews world over to fulfill one of the basic Biblical commands of Torah learning which includes an obligation upon all males to study and become an expert in the content of all the Parshiyos in the Torah.

This book is the Pocket Edition of Sefer Bamidbar of our corresponding book "The Weekly Parsha Summary." The intent of this book is to serve as a general outline and summary of the topics discussed in each Parsha together with their crucial details. It is meant to be used for quick reference and as a review tool of the weekly Parsha. How many of us sit through the weekly Torah reading in Shul on Shabbos but have no knowledge of its content? How many of us have sat by our Shabbos table wanting to say something regarding the Parsha, but can't seem to remember its content? How many of us have children who need to study for a Parsha test but are too overwhelmed by the amount of material required to review. While many scholarly books of translations of the Chumash have been printed and made available to the English-speaking public, flipping through a Chumash with or without a translation, is a long and mentally tiring task. How great would it be to have a general summary and outline with topics and subtopics available in front of us as a quick reference and reminder of what the Parsha speaks about? Well, it's finally here! An outline and summary of the entire Chumash, one Parsha at a time, split in accordance to Aliyos, with an enumeration of the Mitzvos found in each Parsha, the amount of verses it contains, and the weekly Haftorah. Last, but not least, this Sefer will help Jews world over to fulfill one of the basic Biblical commands of Torah learning which includes an obligation upon all males to study and become an expert in the content of all the Parshiyos in the Torah.

This book is the Pocket Edition of Sefer Vayikra of our corresponding book "The Weekly Parsha Summary." The intent of this book is to serve as a general outline and summary of the topics discussed in each Parsha together with their crucial details. It is meant to be used for quick reference and as a review tool of the weekly Parsha. How many of us sit through the weekly Torah reading in Shul on Shabbos but have no knowledge of its content? How many of us have sat by our Shabbos table wanting to say something regarding the Parsha, but can't seem to remember its content? How many of us have children who need to study for a Parsha test but are too overwhelmed by the amount of material required to review. While many scholarly books of translations of the Chumash have been printed and made available to the English-speaking public, flipping through a Chumash with or without a translation, is a long and mentally tiring task. How great would it be to have a general summary and outline with topics and subtopics available in front of us as a quick reference and reminder of what the Parsha speaks about? Well, it's finally here! An outline and summary of the entire Chumash, one Parsha at a time, split in accordance to Aliyos, with an enumeration of the Mitzvos found in each Parsha, the amount of verses it contains, and the weekly Haftorah. Last, but not least, this Sefer will help Jews world over to fulfill one of the basic Biblical commands of Torah learning which includes an obligation upon all males to study and become an expert in the content of all the Parshiyos in the Torah.

This workbook serves as an assistant for note taking and summarizing of laws of Tzitzis. It contains titles of every law which is followed by a number of lines for jotting notes. Each page contains a parallel blank page for further note taking on that subject. It is to be used in conjunction with our Sefer on "The laws of Tzitzis"

Shehechiyanu Vekiyimanu Vehigiyanu Lizman Hazeh! For so long the English speaking public has awaited a Sefer on one of the most cherished and law filled Holiday's, the Holiday of Pesach.So many people thirst for background information on the Chametz prohibition. The abundance of details; laws, customs, Chumros/stringencies can be quite overwhelming. People want to know what's required from the letter of the law versus what's a Minhag or optional stringency? People want to regain the love and enthusiasm for what can be a burdening Holiday. People ask: How do I properly clean my house for Chametz? Must I clean and search for even a crumb of Chametz? How does Mechiras Chametz work, and what is obligatory upon me if I do so? How do I know what medicines I can take? Do I really need a Kosher for Pesach mouthwash, perfume or cosmetics? How do I properly Kosher my Kitchen? What foods can we eat during Pesach, and what are all the Chabad Chumros. What are the difference between the various Matzos sold on market and which should I purchase? What about Gebrochts? How severe is it and can I really not eat Matzah with avocado? All this and so much more in a 400 page reader friendly Pesach digest that is all about you-the Pesach consumer. The Sefer provides the highest caliber of information in both scholarship and organization, that will simplify and clarify all your Pesach questions and rejuvenate your Pesach love and security that yes, you are doing the right thing! Turn your Pesach today into a physical and spiritual rejuvenation where the Chametz is truly discarded as required by G-d's will and we can then also focus on discarding the spiritual Chametz and reuniting with G-d!A must have for every Jewish and Chassidic Home!-400 pages-All laws and customs that you need to know!-Full chapters on Chabad customs and Chumros, How to clean for Pesach according to Halacha! How to buy Matzos! And so much more!-Clearly written and organized!-Reader friendly!-Index!

The study of Shulchan Aruch at times is very challenging in terms of clarifying the final stance of the learned subject. This especially applies in instances that many cases and opinions exist within a given topic. In addition, throughout the generations hundreds of practical questions on the laws in Shulchan Aruch arose. Getting a proper grasp on the laws of Rosh Chodesh especially faces this challenge due to the customs that came in later generations. Even amongst the currently available English literature, the opinion of the greatest of the Achronim, the Shulchan Aruch Harav, is many times omitted or not given its proper presence. Likewise the Chabad custom related to Rosh Chodesh are not given their proper presence. This Sefer tackles all the above deficiencies. A clear summary of the rulings of the Shulchan Aruch based on the rulings of the Mishneh Berurah and Kaf Hachaim with an emphasis of relevant rulings from the Shulchan Aruch Harav and Chabad custom. This is accompanied with hundreds of practical Q&A that were compiled from classical Halachic sources. All this is compiled with informative footnotes that lend the reader background information and other opinions voiced on the subject matter.

This book is the Pocket Edition of Sefer Shemos of our corresponding book "The Weekly Parsha Summary." The intent of this book is to serve as a general outline and summary of the topics discussed in each Parsha together with their crucial details. It is meant to be used for quick reference and as a review tool of the weekly Parsha. How many of us sit through the weekly Torah reading in Shul on Shabbos but have no knowledge of its content? How many of us have sat by our Shabbos table wanting to say something regarding the Parsha, but can't seem to remember its content? How many of us have children who need to study for a Parsha test but are too overwhelmed by the amount of material required to review. While many scholarly books of translations of the Chumash have been printed and made available to the English-speaking public, flipping through a Chumash with or without a translation, is a long and mentally tiring task. How great would it be to have a general summary and outline with topics and subtopics available in front of us as a quick reference and reminder of what the Parsha speaks about? Well, it's finally here! An outline and summary of the entire Chumash, one Parsha at a time, split in accordance to Aliyos, with an enumeration of the Mitzvos found in each Parsha, the amount of verses it contains, and the weekly Haftorah. Last, but not least, this Sefer will help Jews world over to fulfill one of the basic Biblical commands of Torah learning which includes an obligation upon all males to study and become an expert in the content of all the Parshiyos in the Torah.

Pocket Edition of The Weekly Parsha Summaries-Sefer Bereishis. The intent of this book is to serve as a general outline and summary of the topics discussed in each Parsha together with their crucial details. It is meant to be used for quick reference and as a review tool of the weekly Parsha. How many of us sit through the weekly Torah reading in Shul on Shabbos but have no knowledge of its content? How many of us have sat by our Shabbos table wanting to say something regarding the Parsha, but can't seem to remember its content? How many of us have children who need to study for a Parsha test but are too overwhelmed by the amount of material required to review. While many scholarly books of translations of the Chumash have been printed and made available to the English-speaking public, flipping through a Chumash with or without a translation, is a long and mentally tiring task. How great would it be to have a general summary and outline with topics and subtopics available in front of us as a quick reference and reminder of what the Parsha speaks about? Well, it's finally here! An outline and summary of the entire Chumash, one Parsha at a time, split in accordance to Aliyos, with an enumeration of the Mitzvos found in each Parsha, the amount of verses it contains, and the weekly Haftorah. Last, but not least, this Sefer will help Jews world over to fulfill one of the basic Biblical commands of Torah learning which includes an obligation upon all males to study and become an expert in the content of all the Parshiyos in the Torah.

A Semicha textbook: An English guideline for learning Hilchos Shabbos needed for Semicha, and for everyday learning of Hilchos Shabbos. Focuses on the Shulchan Aruch Harav. Split into three volumes. This book is the third volume and covers chapters 322-338, . These chapters focus on the laws of Bathing, Medicine and First Aid, Shearing, Writing and Erasing, Meameir, Sewing and Gluing, Reading, Music, Home Cleaning, Games, Plants and trees, Shabbos Bris, International Dateline. It includes a complete translation of the Shulchan Aruch Harav in the above chapters, as well as a vast compilation of rulings of the Shulchan Aruch Harav, and other Poskim. Each compiled topic concludes with a short summary of the law as well as hundreds of practical Q&A's compiled from both modern day and previous generation authorities. If you want an aid to help you study these sections of the Shulchan Aruch Harav, as well as gain practical expertise in these subjects, then this is your perfect fit.

The Mitzvah of Tefillin is one of the oldest and most well cherished Mitzvos amongst world Jewry. What many don't know, are the myriads of detailed laws associated with this Holy Mitzvah and tradition. For example: What is the greatness of the mitzvah? How was this mitzvah originally fulfilled? Can someone put on Tefillin after sunset? What about a person who doesn't have a shirt? What is the correct order of wearing Tefillin and where are the exact areas that it should be worn on the arm and head? What about someone who's a lefty or ambidextrous? Should a blessing be repeated if I went to the bathroom? Why do some people wear Tefillin of Rabbeinu Tam, and what is the law if I accidentally put it on before Rashi? what are the detailed laws of respecting the Tefillin? Can I eat with them, can I sleep with them, and can I simply talk while wearing them? Can I take it with me into an airport bathroom? How do I purchase a Kosher and Mehudar pair of Tefillin? How do I upkeep the maintenance of my Tefillin? What are the essential laws relevant to a Sofer and the writing of Parshiyos? What are the detailed Kashrus laws of the Batim and straps? What are things that are important to know during Mivtzaim? In this Sefer we tackle all the above issues and many more, all concisely explained and clarified within 9 chapters, that include a directive of practical Halacha, and encyclopedic Halachic background knowledge of the cases at hand. This Sefer is revolutionary, and is a must have for every Shul and Minyan in order to facilitate finding clear and proper Halachic guidance that will ensure that the Mitzvah of Tefillin in their Shul is performed properly and with its due honor and respect!

Many scholarly and academic books of translations and explanations of the Torah have been printed and made available to the English-speaking public. The intent of this book is not to serve as a translation of the text in scripture, or as a depiction of every detail mentioned in scripture, which has already been done justice to in the various works currently available. The intent of this book is to serve as a general outline and summary of the topics that are discussed in each Torah Portion together with their crucial details. Since I was a small child, I have always taken interest in the weekly Portion, as do many, and used various scholarly books that translate and explain the Portion. However, I felt that amongst all the available English [and even Hebrew] literature, there is one very basic non-particularly scholarly work that is fundamentally needed, and that is a basic summary and outline of the events in the Torah. How many of us sit through the weekly Torah reading in synagogue on Shabbat but have no knowledge of its content? How many of us have sat by our Shabbat table wanting to say something over on the Portion, but can't seem to remember its content to help us choose a topic of discussion? How many of us need to prepare a Shabbat speech for our synagogue and community but can't seem to remember the topics of discussion that we can choose from. How many of us have children who need to study for a Portion test but are too overwhelmed by the amount of material required to review. Sitting and flipping through a Chumash with or without a translation, is a long and mentally tiring task, which can exhaust too much of our time and energy. How great would it be to have a general summary and outline with topics and subtopics available in front of us as a quick reference and reminder of what the Portion speaks about? Well, its finally here; an outline and summary of the entire Chumash, one Portion at a time, split in accordance to Aliyot, with an enumeration of the Mitzvot found in each Portion, the amount of verses it contains, and the weekly Haftorah. This work will help the layman and scholar alike in their preparation of the Portion, and in keeping one in tune with the Aliya just read in synagogue. This work will also help those learning their daily Chitas or Chok Leyisrael to have a quick summary of the Torah portion of that day. Last, but not least, this book will help Jews world over to fulfill one of the basic Biblical commands of Torah learning which includes an obligation to study and become an expert in the content of all of the Torah.