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Articles by Aryeh Citron
Why Do Some Tear Challah and Others Cut It?
In most houses that I have been to for a Shabbat meal, the host slices the challah with a knife. However, there are some who tear it by hand instead. Is that a thing? Why is that? Reply While most slice, there are indeed some who rip (such as Bukharian Jews). And some used to have the custom to always cut the bread with a knife except for on Friday day (before Shabbat), when they made a point to rip apart by hand and not cut.
What You Need to Know About Setting Up a Child's Bedroom
A child’s bedroom is more than just a place to sleep and play. It is an opportunity to nurture the child’s connection to G‑d from the earliest age. By surrounding children with reminders of Torah and mitzvot, we help instill faith and good habits to accompany them throughout life. From the mezuzah on the doorway to the holy books and tzedakah box in the room, these small details help transform a child’s room into an environment of holiness. Where to Put the Mezuzah?
Miscellaneous Laws and Customs
ב"ה Laws and customs concerning daily activities such as dressing and eating, and special events such as visitintg the sick, moving to a new home, and Rosh Chodesh. 289 items in this section Show all The Jewish year starts on Nisan 1, Elul 1, Tishrei 1 and Shevat 15, with each date bringing its own meaning. Halachic Issues Culled from the Parshah Discussions of laws related to daily Jewish living as sourced in the weekly Torah readings.
Shame; Humiliation
Feel blessed if you are shame-bound rather than shameless! For you, the outlook is positive. Getting rid of excess shame is a like losing weight—it takes awareness and discipline. Go slowly, as this is a difficult “addiction,” probably the mother of all a... Community & Family » Health & Wellness » Abuse Yes, you have battle scars, but they are proof of your strength, wisdom and courage...
Reunion of the Oholei Torah Class of 5753
The graduating class of Oholei Torah 5753 (1993) gathered at the Rebbe’s Ohel in Queens this past Shabbos and spent the time reconnecting, having graduated 30 years ago. Three personal stories were told. Photos By Aryeh Citron This past Shabbos (Parshas Tazria-Metzora), the graduating class of Oholei Torah 5753 gathered at the Ohel for a Shabbos of Achdus and reconnecting, having graduated 30 years ago.
Laws of Bishul Yisrael - Parshat Devarim
When the Jews asked Sichon, king of the Amorites, for permission to travel through his territory, they said: "You shall sell me food for money, that I may eat; and give to me water for money, that I may drink." Our Sages interpret this to mean that just like water is not changed by the heat of fire, so too the only food that one may purchase from a non-Jew is one that was not changed by the heat of fire.
Feeding Animals - Parshat Noach - Mitzvahs & Traditions
During the great flood, Noah and his family were kept busy feeding all the animals in the ark. The Talmud recounts that Eliezer, Abraham’s servant, asked of Shem, Noah’s son, how they were able to take care of all of the animals and give them individual attention, given that the habits and needs of different species of animals are so divergent. [Shem] replied: “We had much trouble in the ark. The animals that are usually fed by day we fed by day, and those normally fed by night we fed by night.
Immersion of Vessels (Tevilat Keilim) - Parshat Matot
After the Jewish people were victorious in their war against the Midianites, Elazar the High Priest taught them the laws of “kosherizing” food utensils taken from the spoils of the enemy. First, vessels that came in contact with hot non-kosher foods were to be purged by fire.
Telling the Truth ...and When It Is Permissible to Be Less Than Honest - Parshat Toldot
In the book of Genesis we read how Jacob, heeding his mother's request, disguised himself as his older brother Esau so that he could successfully receive the blessings that his father Isaac had intended to give to Esau—despite the fact that Jacob was a spiritual giant and the paradigm of truthfulness.
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