BSD In memory of Chaim ben Yitzchak. Funny words under the chuppah. The traditional (and preferred) words for a bridegroom to say under the chuppah to his bride are "Harey at mekudeshes li". (You are hereby mekudeshes (sanctified and dedicated) to me"). Can the chatan use other words that denote the same message, even [...]
BSD A message from 100 years ago regarding Swords of Iron (in the intro); A) A Chuppah is traditionally the stage that follows Kiddushin, finishing off the marriage process. But can chuppah sometimes function as THE Kiddushin, the first stage that changes the woman's status? ; B) There are two conditions required for Kiddushin: [...]
Rabbi Avrohom Baruch Zachariash teaches the halachas of Chol Hamoed with the Mishnah Berurah (O.C. 536). Repairing flat tires, washing cars; filling cars with gas; Do you NEED a car?; Will you lend a spare tire for a week?; Buying a suit on sale; plus lots more!
BSD What is a Kal Vachomer? Many halachic details are not mentioned explicitly in the Torah but are rather inferred from the verses. One way to infer halachos from the pesukim is the concept of kal vachomer. This class, dealing with laws of Jewish marriage and divorce, teaches us how kal vachomer works.
BSD Why is Orthodox Judaism opposed to exchanging rings under the chuppah? What are the three ways in which a woman's "ishuss" (female loyalty) is acquired by her man? And do these three also apply to an Amma and a Yevama?
BSD By Biblical law, a female maidservant goes completely free upon reaching puberty. During teh first stage of her puberty (naarus) her father (who is usually her provider) may keep the money earned by her, as well as money given to her as Kiddushin. The sources for these laws are discussed in this shiur. [...]
BSD A father is in charge of his young daughter's Kiddushin, as long as she is younger than twelve and a half. What does that mean? And what is the source for that?
BSD Chazal viewed the Etrog fruit as a vegetable for certain laws. Why? Which animal is the Coy, and what is its special status? Why does the Mishnah sometimes choose the term "way" and sometimes the term "thing" to express the same idea?
Rabbi Avrohom Baruch Zachariash teaches the halachas of Chol Hamoed with the Mishnah Berurah (O.C. 534-535). Washing clothes; taking out the garbage; moving around furniture; cleaning/washing/shining shoes; plus lots more!
BSD Gender roles in Judaism. Why women should not fight in the frontline. Why do men court women and not the other way around. And more.