Halacha clearly forbids speaking after reciting the Beracha over Tefillin Shel Yad, until one has completed placing the Tefillin Shel Rosh on his head. In fact, while putting on Tefillin one may not even answer "Amen" to a Beracha or to Kaddish. Rav Haim Palachi, in his work Kaf Ha’haim, rules that
The Ben Ish Hai, in Parashat Netzavim, addresses the question of which foods should be eaten and avoided on Rosh Hashanah. He writes that one should
Public servants have a big job cut out for them. It is their task and responsibility to ensure that all groups under their jurisdiction find an ear
Just some Halachot and ideas that apply to the upcoming Rosh Chodesh Elul. Rosh Chodesh Elul until Yom Kippur is a 40 day period that Chachamim tell
There is a custom to refrain from bitter, sour or tart foods on Rosh Hashanah, to symbolize our hopes for a sweet, pleasant year. The Talmud teaches
There are so many security features built into the computers and other technology we use, that most of us feel protected from cybercrimes
During the month of Elul, we prepare ourselves for the period of the High Holidays, which begins with Rosh Hashana, continues with Yom Kippur, and
