A pre-Pessah audio Shiur, by Rav Mordechai Lebhar … [Read more...]
It’s Spring Time: Birkat Ha’Ilanot FAQ’s
By Rabbi Moshe Pinchasi The Gemara in Berachot[1] states that one who goes out during the days of Nissan and sees blossoming trees should recite the following Beracha: "ברוך אתה השם, אלוקינו מלך העולם, שלא חיסר בעולמו דבר[2], וברא בו בריות טובות ואילנות טובות ליהנות בהם בני אדם" “Blessed are you Hashem, our Lord, King of the universe, who has spared nothing in this world, … [Read more...]
Preparing for Pessah
A step by step guide to Koshering your kitchen for Pessah, based on article by Kollel Toronto, and reviewed by Rav Mordechai Lebhar THE OVEN Self-Cleaning Ovens 1) Before using the self-clean cycle, the door, window and the gasket should be cleaned thoroughly because the self-clean cycle does not clean these areas. 2) Turn on the self-clean cycle for at least 2 hours … [Read more...]
Kosher Investments
Is one allowed to own shares in companies which trade on Shabbat, sell Hametz or lend with interest? By Dayan Shlomo Cohen The Legal status of a Corporation In law, a corporation is a separate identity from its stockholders. A "veil" separates the stockholder from the assets of the corporation, which are not considered as his property, but those of the corporation. The … [Read more...]
Property Management on Shabbat
By Dayan Baruch Levin Q: I own an apartment building which is managed by a non-Jewish manager. He oversees all maintenance work, such as landscaping, gutter cleaning, snow removal, etc. Although I do not dictate to him when these tasks should be done, I happen to know that he often has workers get them done on Shabbat or Yom Tov. Am I required to ensure that this does not … [Read more...]