by Abraham Chairez | Aug 3, 2026 | Uncategorized
Hi Rabbi, I have a question about the real meaning and consequences of Reshut, Chova, Lechatchila and Bedievad. I understand that, for example, a Minhag cannot be an obligation, there is no such a thing as an obligatory Minhag and as I understood from the article of...
by Abraham Chairez | Jun 28, 2026 | Uncategorized
Hello Rabbi, I understand that with the last Hatarat Nedarim and Kol Nidre we annul our previous vows and oaths and the future ones for the year, but between us and G-d right? What about with other people? I see people saying bli neder all the time. When is something...
by Abraham Chairez | Jun 28, 2026 | Prayers & Blessings
Hello, A few weeks ago you wrote an article about the bracha on Pizza. I understand that pizza is almost always treated as a meal, so the bracha should be Hamotzi, but what about other pastries that are actually snacks and not that often meals? For example: sweet...
by Abraham Chairez | Jun 19, 2026 | Prayers & Blessings
Hello, Are we allowed to say brachot (Asher Yatzar, Birkot Hashachar, food blessings) by walking or doing something else? For example, you wake up, wash hands, and when making the bed or other morning activities saying the Birkot Hashachar. Or going to the bathroom...
by Abraham Chairez | May 21, 2026 | Shabbat & Yom Tov
Hello, What are the practical differences of Muktzeh laws between Shabbat and Yom Tov? Some say that it is more stringent.
