Three Divrei Torah for Parshas VaYelech
by Rabbi Yair Hoffman for 5tjt.com
VaYailech
This Sidra has 3 sections (Parshios).
Preparing for the new leader
In preparing for the new leader, Yeshoshua, the pasuk begins, “And Moshe went, and...
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Shaky Treatment For Lulav and Etrog at Israel’s Airport
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By Rabbi Yair Hoffman for 5tjt.com
The Shla tells us that it is an obligation to go over the Tefillos so that we familiarize ourselves with the Rosh haShana...
This Sunday is the Halachic Deadline
by Rabbi Yair Hoffman for 5tjt.com
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The Air Conditioner and Halacha
(By Rabbi Yair Hoffman for 5TJT.com)
It is a debate that reaches, in similar form, back to the times of Rav Yisroel Salanter zt”l. Rav Chaim Kanievsky Shlita cites proofs...
Jews Around The World To Participate In International Yom Limud And Tefillah
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