There is a common misconception in the Halachot of Shabbat that any Melacha done by a non-Jew for a Jew is permitted. Unfortunately, people don’t ask about this. They assume that once a non-Jew is involved, automatically there is no problem. This is not true. In general, it is prohibited for a Jew
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The Prohibition Against Leaving the Synagogue During the Torah Reading
The Shulchan Aruch writes that it is forbidden to leave the synagogue once the Sefer Torah has been opened for the reading. Even if the reading has
Queens Hatzolah Chesed 24/7
Hatzolah is an organization like no other. Day or night, Shabbat or Yom Tov -- when a call comes in, Hatzolah is there for us. A Hatzolah volunteer
Chazaq Distributes Thousands Of Masks To Community
In an ongoing effort to keep the Queens community safe, eight local and national Jewish organizations joined elected officials, the Queens Jewish
Importance Of Se’uda Shelishit
The Shulchan Aruch emphasizes the importance of Se’uda Shelishit – the third Shabbat meal. The Gemara in Shabbat comments that those who ensure to
Chazaq Commemorates Passing Of Maran Chacham Ovadia Yosef
His funeral was one the largest in Jewish history with a reported one million mourners pouring into the streets of Jerusalem.
Be’er Hagolah Reopens Following Strict Health Guidelines
Be’er Hagolah reopened for in-person learning to much thrill and excitement. “Being back at the yeshiva is life-giving to our students,” explained