Halachic World

Is a third meal obligatory on Shabbos? Does it have to be eaten at a particular time? What are the rewards for having thhis meal? (Parshas Beshalach)

During negotiations, if one side is coming close to an agreement, the other side should not introduce a new demand, as it could ruin the negotiations.

Is our action a "knee jerk" reaction, or are we acting "l'shaim shomayim"?

Several fish-related topics, including the plague of blood, worms in fish, the King Clip and more (Parshas Vaera)

Hashem gives us opportunities.

Can a woman say Kaddish for her deceased parents? (Parshas Shmos)

Insights into the current tensions between the secular and religious communities in Israel

Can a Jewish singer sing a song with the words "Baruch Shame Kavod"? (Parshas Vayechi)

Doing Hashem's will, but feeling empathy for others

How far does honoring one's parents go? What if a parent says "Take Vitamins" - does the child have to listen? (Parshas Vayigash)

Does one need to light a menorah at BOTH the front and back entrances? Plus some thoughts on Chanukah.

Correcting SInas Chinam: Focusing on the positive

Halachic details for the prohibition to hate one's fellow Jew (in his heart). (Parshas Vayeishev)

The gemora describes a situation in which lying is permissible (Parshas Vayishlach)

Why did Yaakov volunteer to work 7 years for Rochel? Why didn't he bargain with Lovon first?

Do children have to be married-off in age order, or can a younger child get married efore an older child? (Parshas Vayeitzei) Also a discussion on the appropriate reaction to "Do a sin or I'll kill myself!"

Is one allowed to look at a "Rasha"? (Parshas Toldos)

When we do a chesed - a good deed - for someone else, are we doing it because we want them to benefit, or are we doing it for our own self interests?

Does a person receive a punishment for sins committed while under the age of 20?

Doing what Hashem wants, regardless of what others think is right.

Should mitzvos be done at the first possible moment? When might it be acceptable to delay a mitzvah (Parshas Vayeira)

Why did G-d put Gentiles in this world? What role do they have vis-a-vis Jews? (Parshas Noach)

Was it permissible to exchange Gilad Shalit for 1000 terrorists?.

Halachic World - Volume 3

Contemporary Halachic topics based on the Parshah

Halachic World - Volume 2

Contemporary Halachic topics based on the Parshah

Halachic World - Volume 1

Contemporary Halachic topics based on the Parshah

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Neilah is an amazing moment during which a person can be mechaper on anything. Use it wisely.

What happens if milk and meat touch? What if kosher and non-kosher touch?

Klal Yisrael will never be wiped out. The same cannot be said for individuals.

The bad things in life are due to our own Torah Observance.