by Aaron Abadi | Sep 9, 2026 | Shabbat & Yom Tov
see our short article on this topic. come into these holy days with your head held high and a positive outlook. these are special days. https://kashrut.org/project/rosh-hashanah-yom-kippur-are-not-sad-days/
by moi613 | Sep 8, 2026 | Shabbat & Yom Tov
on rosh hashana, when the shofar is blown, what is the intention a person should have while listening? is there something specific to think about, or is just hearing the sounds the whole mitzva? what does the mitzva of shofar actually consist of, is the main thing the...
by moi613 | Sep 8, 2026 | Shabbat & Yom Tov
what is tashlich actually? after rosh hashana everyone goes to the water and says a few pesukim, but what is a person actually doing there? what is the point of the whole thing, and is there something specific to have in mind while saying it?
by Aaron Abadi | Sep 6, 2026 | Shabbat & Yom Tov
Here is a perfect example of the disconnect between Halachah and what communal and corporate Judaism has become. Halachah says that when you are traveling, you are exempt from eating in a Sukkah. So naturally, what do we invent? A “Travel Sukkah.” 😂 Apparently, even...
by moi613 | Sep 6, 2026 | Shabbat & Yom Tov
the family is at the shabbos meal, and the pot of stew or meat is sitting on the hot plate or covered stove. it gets lifted off to serve a portion, and the rest needs to go back on the heat because people at the table will probably want seconds. the ohr yitzchak...
by moi613 | Sep 4, 2026 | Shabbat & Yom Tov
the gas stovetop answer on the site paskened that lighting a gas stove on yom tov is fine, a candle or pilot light is best but the regular igniter also works. following up on what is still not clear. 1. everyone talks about needing an existing flame on yom tov. what...
