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31. Nedarim If a person forbids something tangible to himself even without swearing an oath, he must fulfill his vow and he is forbidden to… Read More »Vows

[Note: The first part of this law I translated in the previous class.] Isn’t it written in the Torah, ‘[And [G-d] said to Abraham, ‘Know… Read More »Chapter 6, Law 5(b) – Following Orders

If a man makes a vow to HASHEM or makes an oath to prohibit himself, he shall not profane his word; according to whatever came… Read More »“You’re Doing the Right T(h)ing!”

The Halachos Taught by Elazar After the battle with Midyan, the laws pertaining to kashering vessels were given by Elazar the Kohein. Why did Elazar… Read More »Midos Training

“I recall the kindness of your youth, the love between us when you were a bride. Your following me into the desert, a land that… Read More »Love Beyond Limits

Torah is greater than priesthood and kingship, for kingship is acquired with 30 qualities, priesthood is acquired with 24, whereas the Torah is acquired with… Read More »Chapter 6, Mishna 6: The 48 Ways: 12-13: Patience

BS”D Volume 34, No. 38 26 Tammuz 5780 July 18, 2020 This week’s double Parashah begins with the laws of vows, whereby a person designates… Read More »What’s In Your Food?

Question: Is it appropriate to remove one’s tallis katan while playing sports or engaging in strenuous activities that make one hot and sweaty? Discussion: Some… Read More »Vacation Situations

This week’s parshiyos, Matos-Masay, conclude the sefer of Bamidbar. There are numerous episodes here which reveal to us the power of our words. The first… Read More »Crossing Holiness to the Other Side of the River

“If a man takes a vow to Hashem…” (30:3) This week’s parsha introduces the laws governing “nedarim” and “shevuos” – vows and oaths. Rabbi Yehuda… Read More »Marriage Vows