Tag: Rishonim

The custom of baking "Shlissel Challah" with a key on the Shabbos after Pesach as a segulah for parnassah (sustenance) is debated for its origins, some linking it to non-Jewish practices.
The author discusses the laws of kashrut for birds and the different viewpoints of Jewish scholars regarding the signs that determine whether a bird is kosher or non-kosher.
This text is a personal reflection on the author's relationship with two significant Jewish teachers and the impact they had on his learning.
In this article, Aryeh Klapper discusses the topic of new gezeirot (rabbinic decrees) in the context of changing circumstances and technological advancements.
Rav Yosef Zvi Rimon's recent two-volume work on hilkhot Shabbat stands out in the crowded world of Torah publications by combining both practical halakhic guidance and in-depth source-based learning.