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By Rabbi Yaakov Klass and Rabbi Gershon Tannenbaum
A Joy And A Blessing ‘Rejoicing All Seven Days’ (Kesubbos 4b)
"That's what you're wondering?" laughed Mr. Rubin. "That ring is not mine at all. A relative gave me money to buy it for him."
My absolute preference is supporting Jewish farmers! I invest effort&expense in Otzar Bet Din goods
By Rabbi Yaakov Klass and Rabbi Gershon Tannenbaum
An Explosion In The Trench ‘With A Glowing Hot Knife’ (Yevamos 120b)
"How could you have expected my glasses to be there?" argued Mr. Weiss. "You shouldn't have to pay."
By Rabbi Yaakov Klass and Rabbi Gershon Tannenbaum
Life Before The Printed Word ‘A Revi’is Of Blood’ (Yevamos 114a-b)
"It means that the disqualification of relatives as witnesses is a procedural issue, not a question of honesty," explained Rabbi Dayan.
"The issue is not just logistical," replied Mr. Kahn. "I thought that halacha requires that the beginning of the adjudication and acceptance of testimony be during daytime." (C.M. 5:2; 28:24)
By Rabbi Yaakov Klass and Rabbi Gershon Tannenbaum
Mitzvah Or Kinyan? ‘Both Shall Have Intention At The Same Time’ (Yevamos 102b)
By Rabbi Avraham Arieh Trugman
From G-d's pledging the land of Israel to the Patriarchs it's been the focus of Jewish consciousness
By Rabbi Yaakov Klass and Rabbi Gershon Tannenbaum
A Kohen Of Choice ‘A Deaf-Mute, A Mentally Challenged Person, A Minor…’ (Yevamos 99b)
A few days, Mrs. Feldman called back. "I would prefer a nice cake rather than the chocolate."
Pop culture teaches "thought creates reality;" Chassidut: “Divinity's a given,reality's a novelty”
Support ORA's(Org. for Resolution of Agunot) wonderful efforts towards solving the Agunah crisis
A more difficult situation arises when there is no evidence placing the missing husband at the site of the death.
By Rabbi Yaakov Klass and Rabbi Gershon Tannenbaum
A Posted Picture Saves The Day ‘In Order To Avoid Igun…’ (Yevamos 88a)
He sent out a memo to the tenants: "In light of the recent burglaries, we've decided to implement additional security measures, including hiring a doorman for the weekends."
There is no difficulty today recognizing the “doubled and redoubled” darkness of the world.
The court cannot solely rely on death certificates issued by non-Jewish institutions without conducting its own investigation into the facts of the case.
"I'm still not sure we have a right to damage his property," said Mrs. Schloss. "Can you ask someone?"
By Rabbi Yaakov Klass and Rabbi Gershon Tannenbaum
Reward And Punishment ‘Masser Rishon For The levi’im’ (Yevamos 86a)
It's fascinating how sources attain the status "traditional," or its equivalent level of kashrus.
A revolution is taking place between good and evil; light and darkness. Make the light activism!
Israel projects global material illumination not always the light of "morality" meant by the Navi
By Rabbi Yaakov Klass and Rabbi Gershon Tannenbaum
Fetal Immersion? ‘The Fetus Is A Limb Of Its Mother’ (Yevamos 78a)
When the inability cannot be clearly attributed to either spouse, the halacha is the subject of debate among the Rishonim.
He stepped outside, and, to his dismay, the menorah was missing. It had been stolen.
"I do not owe anything," Mr. Feder replied. "However, if I must come – I will."
By Rabbi Yaakov Klass and Rabbi Gershon Tannenbaum
No Fault Lines ‘…His Father And Mother Were In Prison…’ (Yevamos 71b)
The child of a Jewish mother from a union with a non-Jewish father is not a mamzer.
Mr. Weiss refused to listen and sued Mr. Cohen in civil court.
By Rabbi Yaakov Klass and Rabbi Gershon Tannenbaum
The Daughters Are Mine, The Sons Are Mine ‘Grandchildren Are like Children’ (Yevamos 62b)
Once this took place, no Beit Din could annul its practice but for an entirely different reason. A minhag accepted by klal Yisrael becomes an obligation that must be practiced.
In the afternoon, he reached into his pocket to check for the money, but it was empty. "The $50 bill must have fallen out," Alex exclaimed. "It's got to be in one of the rooms I was just at."
Although the conversion ceremony involves more than circumcision and immersion, these are the two essential requirements, without which the conversion is ineffective.
By Rabbi Yaakov Klass and Rabbi Gershon Tannenbaum
The Decree Of 1587 “Two Kabs Of Dinars Were Given…To King Yanai” (Yevamos 61a)
Maimonides himself walked and prayed in the permissible areas when he visited Eretz Yisrael in 1165
If a man dies childless, the Torah commands the deceased’s brother to marry his brother’s widow in a ceremony known as yibum, or to perform a special form of divorce ceremony with her known as chalitzah.
Dovid turned to the other people sitting at his table. "I'm revoking my hefker of the Chumash," he announced. "I want to keep it."
By Rabbi Yaakov Klass and Rabbi Gershon Tannenbaum
Ever Vigilant ‘When Unworthy, One’s Number Of Years Is Reduced’ (Yevamos 50a)
What if, at the moment of the late brother’s death, the surviving brother cannot effect yibum because the widow is a niddah?
By Rabbi Yaakov Klass and Rabbi Gershon Tannenbaum
Where Frequency Matters ‘We Forbid Haircutting And Laundering’ (Yevamos 43b)
"That's what I thought, so I returned the money to Aharon," said Reuven. "But this morning, Shimon, who owes me $70, told me he left $70 for me under the table last week! Now I don't know whether the $70 was connected to the note, and was Aharon's for the purchase of sefarim, or was repayment to me from Shimon, unrelated to the note."
Defenders of “The Shidduch System” cite that Yitzchak loved Rivka after they got married, not before
The Torah lists twenty-one close relatives a man may not marry.
On Tuesday, Mr. Ross picked up the bris kit. While driving home, he was stopped by armed thugs. They forced him out of the car and drove off with the bris kit inside.
By Rabbi Yaakov Klass and Rabbi Gershon Tannenbaum
Informing The Decision ‘Found To Be With Child’ (Yevamos 35b)
It is a reprehensible approach for a proud Jew anywhere in the world to avoid using Israeli produce.
In the same way as a married woman is precluded from marrying another man without a get, so too is this widow prohibited from marrying another man without chalitzah.
By Rabbi Yaakov Klass and Rabbi Gershon Tannenbaum
The Ban Of The Communities ‘Impaired Chalitzah’ (Yevamos 26b)
“ ‘We're almost out of stamps,’ I said. ‘I'll be happy to run over to the post office and pick up a supply.’ ”
By Rabbi Yaakov Klass and Rabbi Gershon Tannenbaum
Law-Abiding Citizen ‘That Which Is Crooked Cannot Be Made Straight…’ (Yevamos 22a-b)
Noach felt a tug, and then heard a rip. His jacket had been caught on the nail, and the beautiful suit had a tear.
By Donny Fuchs
Myth #1: It is easy to be a B'nai Noach. It is extraordinarily hard to be a B'nai Noach.
Shimon started adjusting the branches on the roof. In doing so, a branch fell off the other side of the car and hit the side-view mirror, cracking it.
Should we sit in the sukkah on a day that may be the eighth day when we are not commanded to sit in the sukkah at all?
By Rabbi Yaakov Klass and Rabbi Gershon Tannenbaum
For Appearance’s Sake ‘Shammai Did Not Follow Their Own Ruling’ (Yevamos 13b 14a)
Some seforim on a nearby bookcase toppled over and knocked the esrog out of Lev's hand. It fell to the ground and a piece broke off.
By Rabbi Yaakov Klass and Rabbi Gershon Tannenbaum
Being Overly Burdensome My Sabbaths Shall You Observe’ (Yevamos 6a)
We are told that after returning home from Ne’ilah and breaking our fast, the first activity we should engage in is building a sukkah.
A Miraculous Visual Treat ‘They Lifted It Up To Show…’ (Chagiga 26b)
Mr. Fisher contacted Rabbi Dayan. "Am I allowed to use money of ma'aser kesafim to pay the shul for an aliyah that I bought?" he asked.
In addition to Yom Kippur, there is at least one other instance when a person may fast on Shabbat – the case of a ta’anit chalom, in which a person wishes to fast to prevent an ominous dream from becoming reality.
Contrary to popular belief, the Talmud never explicitly limits the ban on footwear to leather shoes.
We must eat, sleep, work, and care for our dependants. How much time is left over after all that?
By Rabbi Yaakov Klass and Rabbi Gershon Tannenbaum
Chatzitzah And Its Applications ‘Greater Stringency Applies To Hallowed Things…’ (Chagiga 20b-21a)
Rabbi Dayan took a challah and some cooked eggs. He then called over his 15-year-old son, Aharon. "Could you please ask your friend Chaim from next door to come over and help me with the eruv tavshilin?"
By Rabbi Yaakov Klass and Rabbi Gershon Tannenbaum
A Role Reversal ‘Return, O Wayward Sons…’ (Chagigah 15a)
When the Kleins returned, however, they were dismayed to see that the renters did a poor job cleaning up after themselves.
If mourning is incompatible with Yom Tov, why is it not incompatible with Shabbat?
By Rabbi Yaakov Klass and Rabbi Gershon Tannenbaum
An Astonishing Miracle ‘Why Bring the Infants to Hakhel?’ (Chagigah 3a)
"Tony said that the code in most places in the U.S. is at least 36 inches for a residential guardrail," replied Mr. Braun. "Some make it higher, 42, or even 52 inches for high porches. What is the required height according to halacha?"
Why does Yom Tov cut short shiva and shloshim?
By Rabbi Yaakov Klass and Rabbi Gershon Tannenbaum
A Blast At A Funeral? “R. Hamnuna Came To Daramutha…” (Moed Kattan 27b)
"The Torah states in Parshat Ki-Teitzei: 'If you build a new house, you shall make a fence for your roof. I think it's your responsibility."
By Rabbi Yaakov Klass and Rabbi Gershon Tannenbaum
Untimely News ‘A Mourner Is Forbidden To Wear Shoes…’ (Mo’ed Katan 20b)
On Friday afternoon, Dov called Kalman. "Please make sure to return the keys for the car on Motzaei Shabbos," he said. "We have a bris on Sunday morning and we're all going. We also need the roof luggage bag."
On Chol HaMoed some work is prohibited and some is permitted. According to some opinions, the work prohibition is biblical; according to others, it’s rabbinical.
By Rabbi Yaakov Klass and Rabbi Gershon Tannenbaum
Discretion ‘Vendors Of Fruits And Clothing…May Sell In Private’ (Mo’ed Katan 13b)
"We're leining now, and shouldn't be talking," Mr. Silver gently quieted his son. "At the Shabbos table we can discuss it at length."
"Guess what?" Benzion exclaimed when he returned home. "I just won an identical Mishnah Berurah in the avos u'banim raffle."
By Rabbi Yaakov Klass and Rabbi Gershon Tannenbaum
An Outcast ‘He Shall Dwell Outside His Tent’ (Moed Katan 7b)
Based on the opinion of the Ramban, the Territorial School believes that leaving any territory of the Land of Israel in the possession of non-Jews is a violation of a biblical mandate.
"Do I have to repay the loan?" he asked. "Does Yosef have to reimburse me? What if doesn't have that sum, does he owe me in the future?"
By Rabbi Yaakov Klass and Rabbi Gershon Tannenbaum
Pondering A Kapandria “It Should Not Be Used As A Shortcut” (Megillah 29a)
By Rabbi Yaakov Klass and Rabbi Gershon Tannenbaum
The Gender Factor ‘Where There Is Loss Of Work… Three Are Called To The Torah’ (Megillah 22b)
To properly fulfill the mitzvah of listening to the megillah, each word must be heard.
When Yoram got home that evening, he went over to Effy: "My day camp is looking for extra supervision for an overnight trip," he said. "Would you like to come? They're paying $250 for the trip."
"I'll make you a deal," he said. "If you pay monthly – it's $4,500; if you pay six months up front – I'll give it to you for $4,200."
By Rabbi Yaakov Klass and Rabbi Gershon Tannenbaum
Hallel On Purim? “Its Reading Is Its Praise” (Megillah 14a)
If the only person available to perform the milah on the eighth day is a person who is not an observant Jew, the milah should be postponed until a devout mohel is available.
"Sound fine," said Mrs. Schwartz. "In the middle, paint their names, Shoshana and Yehonasan. He spells his name Yehonasan with a hei and is very particular about it!"
"It is sometimes possible through hataras nedarim, nullification of vows," replied Rabbi Dayan, "but it's not simple for charity pledges.
The kohen gadol may not enter the Temple unless his hair is cut every seven days.
By Rabbi Yaakov Klass and Rabbi Gershon Tannenbaum
Ancient Cities, Ancient Walls (Megillah 3b-4a)
Mr. Haber called Rabbi Dayan. "We sold various household items, including my bicycle, the refrigerator and some professional tools with the expectation of being relocated," he said. "It turns out we're staying. Can I annul those sales?"
By Rabbi Yaakov Klass and Rabbi Gershon Tannenbaum
Birchas Kohanim On A Fast Day ‘Because of Intoxication…’ (Taanis 26b)
A commonly employed and permissible device regarding the prohibition of wearing fresh clothes during the Nine Days is to don them for a moment or two before the Nine Days.
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