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This Sefer was published alongside, and based on, our previous Sefer called “A Semicha Aid for learning the Laws of Basar Bechalav” and its new revised edition. While our previous Sefer and its new edition cater specifically to the needs of the Semicha learning student and his corresponding curriculum, this Sefer is catered to all individuals who desire to know the practical laws of Basar Bechalav for their daily life, outside of the Semicha learning. This Sefer contains summarized compilations of all the practical Basar Bechalav subjects discussed in its corresponding book, although ...

This book is the first 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 what...

This booklet contains an essay on the subject of Bitachon versus Hishtadlus. In this essay, we will review the source and details behind the Mitzvah of Bitachon, including but not limited to the greatness of the mitzvah, how it can be achieved, its definition, essence, and basis. Limitations and regulations in Bitachon, and as to how to coalesce the trust together with effort so that the trust does not compromise on the effort and that the effort does not compromise the trust. In part two, we will discuss specific subjects relating to trust and effort, including security in the land of ...

This book is the first 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 what...

This short booklet contains an essay on the subject of polygamy in Jewish law. In this essay, we will review the history of polygamy in Jewish law. We will study the biblical and Talmudic law which permits polygamy’s and the later ban by Rabbeinu Gershom which prohibited it. Why was it banned? Does the band apply to even Sephardim? Does the ban apply even in today’s times? Can the ban be rescinded through the signatures of 100 rabbis? Are there any cases of exception by which the ban does not apply, such as if the wife consents to a polygamist marriage, or if it is being done for the ...

This short booklet contains an essay on the subject of Jealousy. The Torah in the 10 Commandments commands a Jew not to covet the item of another, otherwise known as Lo Sachmod. What are the parameters of this prohibition? Is even the mere feeling of envy and jealousy, which is a natural and instinctive human emotion, prohibited? In this essay we will review the Talmudic and Halachic description of this prohibition which limits it towards engaging in taking possession of the item that one covets from another. If one desires a neighbor’s house or car, may he discuss a purchase deal with ...

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 ...

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 short booklet contains an essay on the subject of Pidyon Shvuyim in Jewish law. In this essay, we will review the source and details behind the Mitzvah of Pidyon Shvuyim, including but not limited to the greatness of the mitzvah, how the money is raised, any limitations and regulations relevant towards redeeming a captive, the order of precedence to be following when redeeming many captives, restrictions applicable towards helping captives escape, and finally the Torah perspective on hostage deals with terrorists.

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 Sukkos. So many people thirst for background information on the Sukkah and Daled Minim. The abundance of details; laws, customs, Chumros/stringencies can be quite overwhelming. This 500 page reader friendly Sukkos digest that is all about you-the Sukkos consumer. The Sefer provides the highest caliber of information in both scholarship and organization, that will simplify and clarify all your Sukkos questions in ...

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 Hashanah especially faces this challenge due to the hundreds of customs that came in later generations and have not been recorded in the Shulchan Aruch. Even amongst the currently available English literature, the opinion of the ...

A clear, concise and all inclusive summary of the laws of Pesach, including laws and customs allocated from the Shulchan Aruch, Achronim, Responsas and Chabad Minhagim. The summary provided in this booklet is based on the upcoming Sefer "The Laws and Customs of Pesach". The summary does not contain sources or footnotes, to allow for easy flow of the reader. Sources and all further elaboration will be available in our future corresponding Sefer. Many sections of the upcoming Sefer are already available online, on our website Shulchanaruchharav.com. To view the content of the Sefer, footnotes...

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 ...

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 book is the fifth 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 what...

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 ...

This Sefer is the seventh 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 seventh 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 ...

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

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 student edition booklet contains all of the necessary laws of Tefillin, focusing especially on those laws relevant during prayer while the Mitzvah of Tefillin is being fulfilled. The purpose of this booklet is for it to be used as a reference guide during prayer to look up a particular law and is hence advised to be kept in one’s outer Tefillin bag. The sources have been allocated from the Shulchan Aruch Harav, Ketzos Hashulchan, Chabad Custom, and from the many works the Achronim. Detailed sources can be found in our corresponding Sefer on the laws of Tefillin, and the referenced ...