Mishnah
The foundational code of Jewish oral law compiled by Rabbi Yehudah HaNasi.
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If you’re not fasting on tisha bav do you still need to do סעודת המפסקת?
The seudah hamafseket (the final meal before the fast) is specifically preparatory to the fast itself — if a person is halachically exempt from fasting on Tisha
What is the Jewish prayer for healing (Mi Sheberach)?
The Mi Sheberach (מִי שֶׁבֵּרַךְ — "May the One Who Blessed") is a traditional Jewish prayer for healing recited on behalf of the sick. It invokes the meri...
Some chassidic commentry on the Bilams donkey
Chassidic Commentary on Bilam's Donkey What a rich topic! The episode of Bilam and his donkey (Numbers 22:21-35) is a treasure trove for Chassidic interpre...
What is hafrashat challah prayer?
Hafrashat challah (separation of challah) is a Torah commandment requiring that a portion of dough be separated and given to a kohen (priest), based on Num...
What is hebrew prayer before sleep?
The traditional Hebrew prayer recited before sleep is called Kriat Shema al HaMita (קְרִיאַת שְׁמַע עַל הַמִּטָּה) — "the recitation of Shema upon the bed....
Segun el movimiento masorti es permitido viajar en shabat
El Movimiento Masortí (Conservador) permite el viaje en automóvil el Shabat bajo ciertas condiciones muy específicas — principalmente para asistir a la sinagoga
Can I give him a birthday present
Yes, you can give your son a birthday present on Tisha B'Av. Since he is under bar mitzvah age, he is not bound by the restrictions of the day, and receiving a
What is zman krias shema?
Zman Krias Shema (זְמַן קְרִיאַת שְׁמַע — the time for reciting Shema) refers to the halachically mandated time window within which one must recite the She...
What is the meaning of shehecheyanu?
The Shehecheyanu (שֶׁהֶחֱיָנוּ) is a Jewish blessing of gratitude recited upon experiencing something new, joyful, or seasonally recurring. It expresses th...
What is night shema?
The night Shema (Kriat Shema shel Layla) is the obligation to recite the Shema prayer in the evening, derived from the Torah's command to say it "when you...
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