The Essence of BorerThe Yeshuos Yaakov raises a fundamental question: Why is sorting forbidden? As for an action [Melacha] to…
Sorting By HandOne of the 3 conditions mentioned in earlier Shiurim is to sort by hand. The reason it is…
According to our previous Shiurim, additional cases arise: • Items that are served cold [such as drinks] may be sorted…
The previous shiur discussed that sorting is only permitted when 3 conditions are present: #1- For immediate consumption. #2- When…
The Talmud Shabbos 74a quotes a Teaching from a Mishna:One who has [two types of] food before him, he may…
IntroductionThe Melacha of Borer – sorting/separating is both complicated and unique. These laws are complicated since there are an endless…
Vayikra The Torah tells us in Parshas Vayikra, “This (not eating cheilev, forbidden fats) is an eternal law, in all…
It is customary to wear costumes on Purim, and this custom has strong basis in Halacha. However, it is forbidden…
Tragedy is not something you can just forget about and get on with life. This is something that must change…
The preferred time for counting The preferred practice is not to count until nightfall-which is determined by the appearance of…