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Tachlis Halacha: Chiyuv of Shnayim Mikra Over Saying Kabbalas Shabbos

There’s no mekor in Shulchan Aruch that obligates us to say Kabbalas Shabbos, although it’s become minhag Yisroel. However, the Shulchan Aruch is clear that there’s a chiyuv to be […]
By | 6 days ago
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Tachlis Halacha: Having Proper Concentration When Making a Bracha

Proper Concentration During a Bracha is to Avoid all Distractions When making a bracha, we must ensure we are not occupied with anything else. This means we shouldn’t be serving […]
By | 1 week ago
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Tachlis Halacha: Accepting Gifts For a Mitzvahs or Wedding Contributions

Halacha on Gifts: For a Mitzvahs or Wedding Contributions Hating gifts does not apply when it comes to parents and children, or when there is a mitzvah involved (e.g., shalom […]
By | 1 week ago

Kol Yaakov on Parshas Naoch By Rabbi Ari Spiegel

Rabbi Ari Spiegel is a noted lecturer and speaker, well known for his warm Divrei Chizuk in Lakewood and beyond. Rabbi Spiegel was a long time Rosh Chabura and is the son of the Roumanisher Rav of the Lower East Side, Rabbi Yaakov Yitzchok Spiegel. He is the mechaber of the Sefer Kol Yaakov and the weekly Gilyon on the Parsha, Kol Yaakov.
By | 3 weeks ago
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Tachlis Halacha: Why Many Don’t Say Tachnun After Sukkos

Many Yidden avoid saying Tachnun the week after Sukkos. This minhag comes from the idea that since Tishrei starts with heavy avodah, it should end with simcha, and because most […]
By | 3 weeks ago
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Tachlis Halacha: Proper Disposal of Schach, Lulav, and Esrog After Sukkos

Once Sukkos has ended, the s’chach, lulav, and esrog lose their inherent holiness. While they no longer hold special status, it is still respectful to avoid demeaning disposal methods. Wrapping […]
By | 3 weeks ago
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