Halachic World

Various halachic questions from the Holocaust regarding saving lives and causing others to suffer (Parshas Nitzavim)

When Jews sin, they are punished. But someone that tries to do mitzvos will have compassion from G-d.

Being thankful

Putting a stumbling block in front of a fellow Jew (Parshas Ki Savo)

You can't do things that Hashem says not to do, even if there is no apparent damage.

Can a man wear an earring? A Pony Tail? How about pants on a woman? (Parshas Ki Seitzei)

It is forbidden to go to a secular court

Is doing a little sin still considered a sin?

Rules for returning a cooked, dry food to the blech on Shabbos. (Parshas Vo'eschanon)

Was the destruction of the Beis Hamikdash and Galus the BEST thing for the Jews?

Various laws on how to remember the destruction of the Beis Hamikdash every day of our lives (Parshas Devarim)

Various laws about the "Go'el Hadam" including whether it exists today (Parshas Matos Masei)

G-d wants us to follow the torah - not to "be nice"

Do the laws of inheritance apply to non-tangible items such as proceeds from negligent death lawsuits (Parshas Pinchas)

Can someone do what looks like an aveira in order to accomplish a mitzvah?

Does one get complete atonement by a violent death? What if the person was a Rasha? What if he died in Israel at the hands of Arabs? (Parshas Balak)

Should one try to use a "mitzvah item" for another mitzvah? (Parshas Chukas)

Is there a mitzvah to end an argument (Parshas Korach)

The gifts for Kohanim also come with responsibilities

Don't make calculations regarding mitzvos, saying that you think it will be better for Israel if you do something else.

Can one use a cleaner that colors the basin water, or emits a pleasant odor, on Shabbos (Parshas Shelach)

What is the definition of "whole" or "shalem" when it is applied to "Lechem Mishneh"? (Parshas Beha'aloscha)

Various halachos and minhagim for Shavuos, as well as a discussion of Boaz's age.

Can a retailer offer one price for cash and another for installments? Is that "forbidden interest"? Is there a permitted way to offer a cash discount? (Parshas Behar)

What makes a Permanent Sukkah? Is it permitted? (Parshas Emor)

Reasons for having a Shalom Zachor when a boy is born (Parshas Tazria-Metzora). Given 36 hours before the Shalom Zachor at Rabbi Montrose's Home.

The laws of Mukseh (Parshas Vayakhel)

A person's relationship should be directly with Hashem, and not through a Tzadik (plus some words on Boxers)

Is there a positive mitzvah to eat matzah all 7 days of Pesach (Parshas Ki Sisa)