by Aaron Abadi | Jun 9, 2026 | Prayers & Blessings
People are often shocked when they hear me say that Jewish law does not allow reciting Tehillim as a “remedy” for a sick person. Since this comes up constantly, I wanted to clarify the issue here briefly. First, people should look at the actual sources inside. The...
by Aaron Abadi | May 24, 2026 | Modesty & Personal Issues
I was asked about מציצה בפה which has been an animated debate for a long time. This was my response: Metzitzah is an old part of the brit milah process discussed in the Mishnah and Gemara. Historically, it was understood primarily as a health-related procedure meant...
by Aaron Abadi | May 20, 2026 | Meat & Milk
I’ve been asked, what is the deal where many Sephardim will not eat fish with dairy. Here is the story: The source of the discussion is the Beit Yosef in Yoreh Deah 87, where the printed text says: “ומ״מ אין לאכול דגים בחלב מפני הסכנה” But virtually all the evidence...
by Aaron Abadi | May 10, 2026 | Modesty & Personal Issues
When my father passed away, before the levayah I realized that I still had some extra time. Knowing that once the aveilus began I would not be able to get a haircut, I quickly went to the barber beforehand. A few people looked at me strangely at the time, even though...
by Aaron Abadi | Apr 5, 2026 | Pesach Products
All Arizona Iced Teas are Kosher for Pesach for all!
