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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 this third ...

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 Sefiras Haomer 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...

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 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 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 ...

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 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...

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 intent and format of the Sefer: This book contains a full and comprehensive summary of the first book of Tanya, Sefer Shel Beinonim, Chapters 26-53, 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 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 ...

The goal of this Sefer: This Sefer is the third 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

This Sefer is the sixth 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 sixth 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 ...