Shiur on Parashat Teruma from Rabbi Mordechai Lebhar The Nest thermostat’s main function is to be energy efficient by learning the behavior of the dwellers of the house. Can one have it on on Shabbat? There are a few potential issues. Firstly, when you pass by the thermostat it shows you the temperature. This can be easily solved by turning off that function. Another … [Read more...]
A Defective Shaitel and the Wedding is Tommorow!
By: Rabbi Baruch Meir Levin Q: My wife recently purchased a brand new Shaitel for my sister’s wedding. Everything seemed perfect as she wore the Shaitel the past few weeks. To our great dismay, my wife just noticed that the Shaitel is missing some hair and is a defective product. My wife is adamant about returning this Shaitel but we are in a very uncomfortable bind. On the … [Read more...]
Bet HaVaad Halacha Journal for Parshat Mishpatim
Click below links to download PDF versions of our Halacha Journal: Print Full Version Mishpatim Full Version Print Print 2 Page Shul Version Mishpatim Print … [Read more...]
Daf Yomi in Halacha Topics Parshat Mishpatim
The Halachot of Daily Living
What Beracha is recited on peanut butter (a spoonful of peanut butter eaten plain)? There are two opinions regarding the Beracha on peanut butter. Here, we will discuss the opinion that the Beracha on peanut butter is Shehakol. The Shulhan Aruch (OH 208:8) writes that one recites Ha’adama on cooked beans. The Rama adds that if the beans completely disintegrate, one … [Read more...]