BSD Marital quarrels can develop over almost anything. What happens if one side claims that they never actually got married? What if he says, “I married you” but she says, “You never did”? Or vice versa? The halachic concept of “Shavya Anafshay” plays an important role in such an argument. Watch this video to [...]
BSD A man received Kiddushin on behalf of one of his daughters, but doesn't remember which one it was... Now what?
Rabbi Avrohom Baruch Zachariash teaches the halachas of COUNTING the OMER with the Mishnah Berurah (O.C. 489). 00:16 Introduction. When is it too late to make a brocho? 04:15 Bris early or wait for grandfather in afternoon? 05:35 Which comes first: Bris for baby on 8th day or bris for baby that that was [...]
BSD The prohibition of "Shehiya". One may not leave food to cook on Shabbos on an open fire' lest they come to hasten the cooking on Shabbos. In this shiur we discuss some of the basics of this issur.
BSD Why women die at childbirth- A Jewish / spiritual perspective.
BSD Unlike other types of fear, Fear of God is an essential tool for human growth.
BSD A fresh approach to the Talmudic story about the three converts. Let’s not be harsh on Shammai “the harsh one” (chalila). Although he rejected the converts, indirectly it did help them. Watch this video to learn more.
BSD Yibum conundrum. A groom told his bride at the time of their Kiddushin that he has no brothers (and thus she will never require Yibum). Years later, at his deathbed, he changed his tune and said that he does have brothers (and she does need Yibum). Now what do we do?
BSD In western society, the value of joy is regarded very highly. But is being happy actually a value as of itself? King Shlomo, the wisest of all men, has his reservations on the matter. Sometimes- he teaches us- happiness and laughter aren't just "it". Watch this video to learn more.
BSD "My daughter was captured!" A father is not believed to say that his daughter was captured (and most probably raped, sadly) and is therefore pasul for Kehuna. Why is that? An overview of types of marriages that are halachically invalid.