There is a great discussion in the Acharonim as to whether or not there is a need to have dates on the tree. Is it a prerequisite that it must have fruits or it is just referring to the type of tree that gives off dates? Lulav – Branches of a date tree When it…
Yom Tov
This Is How You Can Make Your Green Esrog Yellow
It’s a few days before Yom Tov and the green esrog you bought last week is still quite green! This is what you can do to quicken the ripening process to make it yellower. Take the esrog and place is in a bag or box with fragrant yellow apples, seal the bag/box and leave it…
This is everything your sukkah needs
Whether this is the first time you’re building a sukkah, or you’ve done it many times, you need to make sure you have these items. Here’s our rundown of the sukkah essentials.
Mitzvahs Arba Minim: is the mitzvah holding or lifting them?
The mitzvah to take the four minim on Sukkos is learned from the pasuk: וּלְקַחְתֶּם לָכֶם בַּיּוֹם הָרִאשׁוֹן פְּרִי עֵץ הָדָר – “You shall take on the first day an esrog…” What exactly is the definition of “taking”? Mitzvas lekichah – Holding or taking? Does the mitzvah require that one actually take them in his…
Rosh HaShanah: 2 Minutes 4 Torah With Sruly Shain
On Rosh HaShanah, we eat many sweet foods for a sweet year, and we avoid bitter foods. We still need to remember what is really important. Growing up on a Yeshiva campus, we always spent the Rosh Hashana meals together with the entire Yeshiva in the Yeshiva dining room for many years. It was a…
This can help you prepare for Rosh HaShanah
Rosh Hashanah is on its way. We are always looking for ways to better ourselves during Elul, trying to find ideas of how to merit a proper and positive judgement for a sweet new year. I can’t come here and tell you what to do. You have to figure that out for yourself. I know…
When the 10th of Av Falls on Erev Shabbos – What Do We Do?
Many restrictions of the 9 days apply to the 10th of Av until chatzos. But what are we supposed to do when delaying those tasks until after chatzos impedes with Shabbos preparations? TISHA B’AV ON THURSDAY Being that this year, Tisha B’Av falls on Thursday, I would like to discuss certain leniencies that apply for…
Watch To Be Inspired This Tisha B’Av
You’re looking to connect to the meaning of the day. These resources will help. We’ve brought you a comprehensive list to bring you all the resources available to inspire us all throughout Tisha B’Av night and day. Note that some options require a donation to watch. Did we miss anything? Please leave a comment with…
