by Rabbi Tzvi Hirsch Haber | Aug 4, 2013
We are familiar with the concept of Maaser Sheini. You take your tithe, bring it, or its monetary value to Jerusalem, and let it here, in the presence of the Bais Hamikdash. We do the same with Maaser Beheimah – we tithe our animals, bring them up to Jerusalem, and...
by Rabbi Tzvi Hirsch Haber | Mar 2, 2012
When the commandment is set forth to create the holiday of Purim, at the end of Megillas Esther, it is set forth as a “day of feasting and joy, of sending food to each other, and gifts to the destitute” (Esther 9:22). This verse is the source for many of the mitzvos...
by Rabbi Tzvi Hirsch Haber | Mar 5, 2009
There are several Purim halachos that I feel are underestimated in their significance that I’d like to quickly run through here. Taanis Esther Taanis Esther, the day before Purim is a Rabbinic fast day. It is however considered by most to be the least stringent...
