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This Sefer includes a most comprehensive compilation of Halachas dealing with food and the kitchen on Yom Tov. The Halachos of Yom Tov that relate to the kitchen are scattered throughout the Shulchan Aruch , and the purpose of this Sefer is to compile all the food and kitchen relevant Halachos into a comprehensive Sefer, organized according to chapter. It includes the following subjects of Halachos of Yom Tov as they relate to the kitchen: Erev Yom Tov; Electrical Appliances; Muktzah In The Kitchen; Cutting, Tearing, & Opening Items; Spreading, Smoothening & “Fixing” Foods; Borer Laws ...

This book is the third in a series of books in Jewish law relating to lifecycle events. Whether it be lifecycle events such as pregnancy, or birth, or a Bris, or Pidyon Haben, Upsherinish, Bar and Bas Mitzvah, or engagement and wedding, all these topics have a wealth of information in Jewish law and philosophy, of which the desire to know is impeded due to lack of available information. The purpose of this series is to detail all of the various common laws, customs, and traditions that are associated or faced during any of the above lifecycle events, so the reader will feel confident in ...

This booklet contains an essay on the subject of Business ethics. When one agrees to go through with a sale or gift, is he required to do so whether legally or ethically? At one point is a sale or other type of business transaction considered final by which one can no longer legally retract from it. Even prior to reaching this point, is it considered unethical for one to retract from an agreement to go through with a sale or gift? In this Halacha we will review the technical laws of acquisitions which make a sale considered final according to Halacha, and therefore make it illegal to ...

This short booklet contains an essay on the subject of Mechitza, which is the traditional divider that is placed between men and women in synagogues and various events. What is the source and reason behind this division? Is it a biblical requirement, a rabbinical requirement, or just a tradition? What is defined as a valid division? How tall must it be, how wide must it be, and how opaque must it be? In the second section of this booklet, we will discuss the events in which a division is required, such as in a synagogue, a wedding, Sheva Brachos, a bar mitzvah, Bris, Pidyon Haben, a ...

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 ...

The intent and format of the Sefer: This book contains a full and comprehensive summary of the first book of Tanya, Sefer Shel Beinonim, Chapters 1-25, with titles and subtitles prior to every teaching of the Alter Rebbe. It is geared for anyone who desires to master the details of the Tanya, and is a great aid for those who study the daily Tanya to prevent them from feeling lost in the text, guiding them on every step of the Tanya, and summarizing for them the details of that days learning. Each segment is titled and explained so even the time constrained learner of the daily Tanya can ...

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 The Three Weeks 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 ...

The night of the Seder is one of the oldest and most cherished Mitzvos amongst world Jewry. There is no greater proof for this than the thousands of editions of Hagadah’s which exist and have been printed throughout the ages. Many Rabbis and sects publish their own edition of Hagadah’s to be used by their followers, so no custom be unknown or overlooked. Famously, the Rebbe published his own Hagaddah with a scholarly encyclopedic commentary. All in all, however, all these editions are not thorough Halachic works on the Seder night, but rather a commentary on the stanzas of the Haggadah ...

The purpose of this book is to compile all the directives and practices from the Poskim regarding the Mitzvah of Kibbud Av Va'eim. Honoring one's parents is one of the basic values of a society in general and of the Jewish religion in particular, featuring as the fifth of the 10 Commandments. In addition, we are also commanded to fear our parents. The concept of honor is subjective based on societal background and personal perception which has been gained through exposure and experience. However, in Jewish law we find very specific guidelines, rules, and laws relating to this mitzvah that ...

Many scholarly and academic books of translations and explanations of Tanach 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 book of Navi. Since I was a small child, I have always taken interest in Tanach, as do many, and used various scholarly...

This book is a Summary Edition of our main book already published on this subject. The summary provided in this booklet was composed from the Sefer “The Laws & Customs of Rosh Hashanah.” The summary does not contain the sources or footnotes, in order to allow for easy flow of the reading. To browse the content of the Sefer online, including footnotes and sources, please visit our website Shulchanaruchharav.com under the Rosh Hashanah section, or purchase our full Sefer.

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 ...

This summary edition is a complete and all encompassing summary of all the laws relating to Sukkos, including: The building and Kashrus of the Sukkah, the Mitzvah to dwell in the Sukkah, the Mitzvah of Daled Minim, and its Kashrus laws, The Holiday laws of Sukkos, Chol Hamoed, Hoshanah Raba, Shemini Atzeres and Simchas Torah!Table of ContentsShaar Hachassidus-Chassidic insights on Sukkos1. The Holiday:2. The Sukkah3. The Daled MinimChapter 1: The SukkahBuilding the Sukkah:The laws of the Sechach:The Mitzvah of dwelling in a SukkahChapter 2: The Laws of Daled Minim1.The general laws:2....

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 ...

The purpose of this book is to compile all the directives and practices from the Talmud, Poskim, and Kabbalists that were enacted and are to be followed due to reasons of safety and health of one’s body and soul resulting from natural or supernatural reasons, and to prevent a person from endangering his physical or spiritual state of being. [In addition to the natural and scientifically understood risks and dangers that one must beware from, there are also numerous supernatural dangers which one is equally required to beware from. Many such dangers are recorded in the Talmud and Poskim, ...

The intent and format of the Sefer: Many scholarly and academic books of translations and explanations of the Tanach 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 found 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. It certainly does not take the place of learning Tanach in the Hebrew original which connects oneself and one’s soul to the Holy words of the Torah as said by G-d, in Lashon ...

Many scholarly and academic books of translations and explanations of the Tanach 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 found 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. It certainly does not take the place of learning Tanach in the Hebrew original which connects oneself and one’s soul to the Holy words of the Torah as said by G-d, in Lashon Hakodesh. The purpose of this book is to ...

Many scholarly and academic books of translations and explanations of Tanach 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 book of Navi. Since I was a small child, I have always taken interest in Tanach, as do many, and used various scholarly...

Many scholarly and academic books of translations and explanations of the Tanach 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 found 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. It certainly does not take the place of learning Tanach in the Hebrew original which connects oneself and one’s soul to the Holy words of the Torah as said by G-d, in Lashon Hakodesh. The purpose of this book is to ...

The Tanach is not just the holiest book of the Jewish religion, containing the actual words of G-d, but it is the basis of all Jewish law and theology. Thus, we find that the Talmud and Poskim rule that it is a Biblical obligation upon every male Jew to study Tanach until he becomes an expert in its content. This is included in the positive command of Torah learning. This Sefer will IY”H help Jews world over to fulfill this basic Biblical command and become an expert in the content of all of the Sefer of Melachim 1. A thorough article on this subject feature’s in the introduction. Many ...