Search results for "Category Moadim"
Yom Kippur
Rabbi Jablinowitz
The pasuk states in the parsha of the Avodas Yom HaKippurim (Vayikra, Chapter 16, Pasuk 17), V’Chol Adam Lo Yihyeh B’Ohel Moed B’Vo’oh Lechaper Bakodesh ad Tzaso. No person shall be in the Ohel Moed when the Kohen Gadol enters the Kodesh until he leaves. The Zohar Hakadosh as Read more...
Chanukah
Rabbi Jablinowitz
The Gemara in Shabbos 21B teaches that we light the Chanukah candles outside the doorway of our homes facing reshus harabim, the public domain. Rashi explains that the reason for this is Pisumei Nisa, publicizing the miracle of Chanukah. By lighting at the entrance which faces the public, we maximiz Read more...
Yom Kippur
Rabbi Jablinowitz
The Gemara in Yoma 86B teaches in the name of Rabbi Eliezer ben Yaakov that one should repeat a confession on Yom Kippur for sins that he has already done Teshuvah for in previous years. The Rambam brings this teaching in Hilchos Teshuvah, Chapter 2, Halacha 8, and so does the Shulchan Aruch in Sima Read more...
Shabbos Chanuka
Rabbi Jablinowitz
The Mishnah in the second perek of Shabbos teaches which oils and wicks are permitted for use as Shabbos candles. Only those oils and wicks which produce a good flame may be used. This is because we are afraid that while benefitting from the lights of Shabbos one may inadvertently fix the flame if i Read more...
