Originally posted on Sefardi Beit Sefer:
Question: Can One Accustom Himself to Recite the Request for Rain in the “Blessing of the Years”? Answer: In the previous Halachot we have discussed the basic laws of requesting rain in the Amida prayer. We have also mentioned that one who completed the Amida prayer without requesting rain…
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Rain in his Prayer
Originally posted on Sefardi Beit Sefer:
If One is Uncertain Whether or Not he has Requested Rain in his Prayer In the previous Halachot we have discussed the basic Halachot of requesting dew and rain in the “Blessing of the Years.” We have likewise mentioned that if one has completed the Amida prayer and remembers…
Daf Yomi
Originally posted on Sefardi Beit Sefer:
The following Daf Yomi audio shiurim were just uploaded to realcleardaf.com: Tuesday, November 4, 2014: Yevamos 31 image of daf Monday, November 3, 2014: Yevamos 30 image of daf
Yevamos 28-30 for Shabbos
Originally posted on Sefardi Beit Sefer:
Yevamos 28 Yevamos 29 Yevamos 30 Daf Yomi Digest is compiled by members of the Ruben Shas Kollel, edited by Rabbi Ben-Zion Rand. Halachah Highlights is not intended to be relied upon for halacha l’maase. It is intended for interest and information. For actual psak consult your local rav.…
A Tantalizing Tale of Temura Fragments – Guest Post by Noah Bickart
Originally posted on The Talmud Blog:
As a Talmudist at the Jewish Theological Seminary of America, I have long been accustomed to fantastical tales about the discovery of ancient manuscripts of the Babylonian Talmud. That famous picture of Schechter in the Geniza hangs everywhere in our halls. We are taught from the beginning not only…
Free Weekly Download: Rav Wolbe on Chumash
Originally posted on The Official ArtScroll Blog:
Rav Shlomo Wolbe zt’l — “The Mashgiach” — was one of the towering Torah personalities of the twentieth century, the quintessential educator who helped take the torch of the pre-war Mussar Movement and reignite it in the modern world. His teachings and his many sefarim, including Alei Shur,…
Lech-Lecha
Originally posted on Sefardi Beit Sefer:
Synopsis of Lech-Lecha First Reading After humanity’s dispersion from the Tower of Babel, the original traditions of morality and monotheism were only preserved by select individuals. Responding to Abraham’s efforts to restore the world’s monotheism, G-d informs him that he has been selected to found the chosen people and…
The Perennial Battle
Originally posted on Sefardi Beit Sefer:
Pirkei Avos Chapter 5, Mishna 11(c) By Rabbi Dovid Rosenfeld “Pestilence comes to the world for death penalties mentioned in the Torah which are not in the hands of the courts [to administer] and for [the forbidden use of] Sabbatical year produce. The sword comes to the world for…
“The Blessing of the Years”
Originally posted on Sefardi Beit Sefer:
Tonight (Thursday night), during Arvit prayers of the Seventh of Marcheshvan, we shall begin to request rain in the Amida prayer (in the Land of Israel; the law for those outside of Israel will be discussed further). Let us therefore review some of these pertinent laws. The Enactment of…
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