The Time Frame to Eat Korban Pesach
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Rabbi Moshe N. Reichman analyzes the difference of opinion between R’ Elazar Ben Azaria and R’ Akiva, regarding the mitzvah of eating the Korban Pesach.
Category: Gemara
Honoring A Talmid Chacham
Posted onRabbi Moshe N. Reichman discusses the Maharal’s explanation of the Gemara’s requirement to honor a Talmid Chacham who forgot his Torah knowledge.
The End of Zman Kriat Shema at Night
Posted onRabbi Moshe N. Reichman discusses the Braisa of Rabbi Simon bar Yochai’s halacha regarding Sof Zman Krias Shma, the latest time someone can recite the Shma prayer at night.
Eating on Erev Yom Kippur
Posted onRabbi Moshe N. Reichman discusses the fundamental nature of the mitzvah to eat on Erev Yom Kippur, and the halachic ramifications.
Shnayim Mikrah V’Echad Targum
Posted onRabbi Moshe N. Reichman explores the halacha that one must recite the weekly Torah portion ‘shnayim mikrah v’echad targum’, and the difference of opinion among Rishonim regarding the language this must be fulfilled in.
The Nature of Torah Reading
Posted onRabbi Moshe N. Reichman examines the nature of the mitzvah of reading the Torah. Is the mitzvah to hear, or to actually read from the Torah?
Learning During Torah Reading
Posted onRabbi Moshe N. Reichman analyzes the Rishonim’s viewpoints regarding learning during Torah reading.
Reading the Torah
Posted onRabbi Moshe N. Reichman explores the prohibition to leave shul or to learn while the Torah is being read.
The Beit Midrash of Halacha
Posted onRabbi Moshe N. Reichman analyzes the Gemara’s statement that Hashem desires the gates of halacha more than shuls and synagogues.
The Purpose of Man
Posted onRabbi Moshe N. Reichman discusses the Rambam’s explanation of the statement in the Gemara that Hashem’s presence exists only in the four cubits of halacha.
A Timely Prayer
Posted onRabbi Moshe N. Reichman discusses what a chassid should pray for.
Shimusha Shel Torah, Part 2
Posted onRabbi Moshe N. Reichman analyzes Rav Shimon Bar Yochai’s teaching that ‘shimusha shel Torah’ is greater than the study of Torah itself.
Shimusha Shel Torah
Posted onRabbi Moshe N. Reichman discusses the importance of Shimusha Shel Torah.
Moshe Rabbeinu’s Three Requests
Posted onRabbi Moshe N. Reichman examines Moshe Rabbeinu’s three requests of Hashem.
Reversing Bilam’s Curse
Posted onRabbi Moshe N. Reichman discusses the idea of reversing Bilam’s curse.
Hashem’s Prayer
Posted onRabbi Moshe N. Reichman discusses the Gemara that Hashem prays, as it states, “I shall gladden them in the house of my prayer.”
The Reward for Learning Torah
Posted onRabbi Moshe N. Reichman explains the reward one gets for learning Torah.
Exiting a Shul
Posted onRabbi Moshe N. Reichman discusses the proper way to exit a shul.
Designating a Place for Prayer
Posted onRabbi Moshe N. Reichman discusses the importance of designating a place for prayer.
Hashem’s Tefillin
Posted onRabbi Moshe N. Reichman discusses the nature of Hashem’s Tefillin.
Davening in Shul
Posted onRabbi Moshe N. Reichman discusses whether it is preferable to daven in a shul or in a minyan, and then goes on to discuss the Tosfot regarding Tefillin Shel Rosh.
Davening With a Shtender
Posted onRabbi Moshe N. Reichman examines the halacha that states that one must not have an object between himself and the wall while davening.
Learning Torah Before Davening
Posted onRabbi Moshe N. Reichman explores Aba Binyamin’s statement that davening was the first act of the day before working or studying Torah.
Yesurim Shel Ahava
Posted onRabbi Moshe N. Reichman explains the concept of Yesurim Shel Ahava and whether Tzaraat constitutes Yesurim Shel Ahava.
The Power of Torah to Protect from Suffering
Posted onRabbi Moshe N. Reichman analyzes the Gemara statement that studying Torah prevents an individual from experiencing suffering.
Learning Torah
Posted onRabbi Moshe N. Reichman examines the mitzvah of learning Torah.
Battling the Yetzer Hara
Posted onRabbi Moshe N. Reichman examines the four stages of battling the yetzer hara.
Ashrei
Posted onRabbi Moshe N. Reichman discusses the idea of reciting Ashrei three times a day.
Smichat Geula L’Tefillah, Part 3
Posted onRabbi Moshe N. Reichman explains the opinion of Rav Amram Gaon in the Tosfot, and discusses the difference between smichat geula l’tefillah of Shacharit, and of Maariv.
Smichat Geula L’tefillah, Part 2
Posted onRabbi Moshe N. Reichman continues the discussion of Smichat Geula L’tefillah.