Anash.org Feature Archives | Anash.org https://anash.org/category/anash-org-feature/ Chabad News, Views, Inspiration Sun, 07 Jun 2026 18:05:13 +0000 en-US hourly 1 ‘My Generals’: The Rebbe’s Revolutionary Approach to Special Children https://anash.org/my-generals-the-rebbes-revolutionary-approach-to-special-children/ https://anash.org/my-generals-the-rebbes-revolutionary-approach-to-special-children/#comments Thu, 04 Jun 2026 https://anash.org/?p=1066669 For generations, children with special needs were viewed through the lens of their limitations. But the Rebbe fundamentally transformed the way we understand, speak about, and care for children with special needs, and revealed the unique spiritual depth hidden within these neshamos. An in-depth conversation with author and parent of a special child, Rabbi Eliyahu Wolf.]]> https://anash.org/my-generals-the-rebbes-revolutionary-approach-to-special-children/feed/ 3 For Moshe, Graduation Was the End of a Unique Journey https://anash.org/for-moshe-graduation-was-the-end-of-a-unique-journey/ https://anash.org/for-moshe-graduation-was-the-end-of-a-unique-journey/#comments Mon, 19 Jun 2023 https://anash.org/?p=623393

Thirteen years ago, Crown Heights watched in horror as an innocent baby was ravaged by a rare infection; today the community looked on with pride as he graduated eighth grade with the rest of his class.

]]> https://anash.org/for-moshe-graduation-was-the-end-of-a-unique-journey/feed/ 2 Hosting Mixed Events https://anash.org/mechitza-requirements-at-events-and-lectures/ https://anash.org/mechitza-requirements-at-events-and-lectures/#respond Fri, 06 Aug 2021 https://anash.org/?p=277059

Ask the Rov: What separation between genders is required at a speech or event?

]]> https://anash.org/mechitza-requirements-at-events-and-lectures/feed/ 0 Am I Allowed to Have a Picnic on Shabbos? https://anash.org/shabbos-afternoon-picnics/ https://anash.org/shabbos-afternoon-picnics/#respond Thu, 03 Jun 2021 https://anash.org/?p=248529 Ask the Rov: During this time of year, I often like to go outside and enjoy a picnic under the sun. Is there any issues with eating outdoors on a summer Shabbos afternoon?]]> https://anash.org/shabbos-afternoon-picnics/feed/ 0 Washing Dishes on Shabbos https://anash.org/washing-dishes-on-shabbos/ https://anash.org/washing-dishes-on-shabbos/#respond Thu, 27 May 2021 https://anash.org/?p=245903 Ask the Rov: After my Shabbos meal, I am always left with a huge pile of dirty dishes to clean. Can I allow my cleaning lady to wash them with hot water or use the dishwasher on Shabbos?]]> https://anash.org/washing-dishes-on-shabbos/feed/ 0 The Rebbe and the Novominsker Dynasty https://anash.org/the-rebbe-and-the-novominsker-dynasty-2/ https://anash.org/the-rebbe-and-the-novominsker-dynasty-2/#respond Fri, 26 Mar 2021 https://anash.org/?p=227406 The Rebbes of Novominsk, including Rav Yakov Perlow , whose yahrzeit is Yud Gimmel Nissan, had a long-standing connection with the Chabad and the Rebbe.]]> https://anash.org/the-rebbe-and-the-novominsker-dynasty-2/feed/ 0 Best Night for Chanuka Parties https://anash.org/best-night-for-chanuka-parties/ https://anash.org/best-night-for-chanuka-parties/#respond Fri, 11 Dec 2020 https://anash.org/?p=194807 Ask the Rov: I am planning a Chanuka celebration for my family but can't settle on which night. Is there a particular night one should choose to hold their Chanuka celebration, and are there any halachos of a Chanuka seuda?]]> https://anash.org/best-night-for-chanuka-parties/feed/ 0 Should I Be Taking Challa from Donuts? https://anash.org/should-i-be-taking-challa-from-donut/ https://anash.org/should-i-be-taking-challa-from-donut/#comments Thu, 03 Dec 2020 https://anash.org/?p=191630

Ask the Rov: With a large Chanukah party planned, and an aversion to commercialized foods, I am planning on making all the donuts myself. Since the batter will be large, is there an obligation to separate challa from the dough?

]]> https://anash.org/should-i-be-taking-challa-from-donut/feed/ 1 Are Raffles Really Binding? https://anash.org/are-raffles-really-binding/ https://anash.org/are-raffles-really-binding/#comments Fri, 27 Nov 2020 https://anash.org/?p=189752 Ask the Rov: We made a fundraising raffle and one person’s name was left out. What do we do?]]> https://anash.org/are-raffles-really-binding/feed/ 3 Halachic Status of Children’s Vows https://anash.org/halachic-status-of-childrens-vows/ https://anash.org/halachic-status-of-childrens-vows/#respond Thu, 19 Nov 2020 https://anash.org/?p=187588 Ask the Rov: Do vows of children carry weight in halacha and must a child nearing maturity preform hataras nedarim?]]> https://anash.org/halachic-status-of-childrens-vows/feed/ 0 East Flatbush: The Community That Stayed Close to Home https://anash.org/east-flatbush-the-community-that-stayed-close-to-home/ Wed, 21 Oct 2020 https://anash.org/?p=73643

Our Communities: It started out as a small colony of city dwellers seeking affordable housing. Six years later, it's a vibrant, growing kehilla.

]]> Tying Down the Schach https://anash.org/tying-down-the-schach/ https://anash.org/tying-down-the-schach/#respond Fri, 02 Oct 2020 https://anash.org/?p=174062 Ask the Rov: Can I zip-tie the schach of my sukka mobile so it doesn’t fly away while driving?]]> https://anash.org/tying-down-the-schach/feed/ 0 Is a Sukka Made of Canvas Kosher? https://anash.org/is-a-sukka-made-of-canvas-kosher/ https://anash.org/is-a-sukka-made-of-canvas-kosher/#respond Fri, 25 Sep 2020 https://anash.org/?p=171825

Ask the Rov: The Sukka market these days is full of various types of fabric sukkas. How can I ensure that my canvas sukka is kosher?

]]> https://anash.org/is-a-sukka-made-of-canvas-kosher/feed/ 0 Mezonos V. Hamotzi Pizza https://anash.org/mezonos-v-hamotzi-pizza/ https://anash.org/mezonos-v-hamotzi-pizza/#respond Fri, 11 Sep 2020 https://anash.org/?p=168056 Ask the Rov: I’ve heard that some pizzas are hamotzi and others are mezonos. How do I know?]]> https://anash.org/mezonos-v-hamotzi-pizza/feed/ 0 Buying With Intention of Returning https://anash.org/buying-with-intention-of-returning/ https://anash.org/buying-with-intention-of-returning/#comments Thu, 03 Sep 2020 https://anash.org/?p=165166

Ask the Rov: I need an air conditioner for the next few weeks, but won't need it afterward. May I buy one and plan to return it when I am done with it?

]]> https://anash.org/buying-with-intention-of-returning/feed/ 8 The Halachos of Pets on Shabbos https://anash.org/the-halachos-of-pets-on-shabbos/ https://anash.org/the-halachos-of-pets-on-shabbos/#comments Thu, 27 Aug 2020 https://anash.org/?p=163180

Ask the Rov: I decided to get myself a hamster for my children. Are there any Shabbos-related halachos about pets that I need to know?

]]> https://anash.org/the-halachos-of-pets-on-shabbos/feed/ 2 Using Hammocks on Shabbos https://anash.org/using-hammocks-on-shabbos/ https://anash.org/using-hammocks-on-shabbos/#respond Thu, 20 Aug 2020 https://anash.org/?p=160822 Ask the Rov: I usually take my afternoon nap on the hammock in my backyard. Am I allowed to take my Shabbos nap there as well?]]> https://anash.org/using-hammocks-on-shabbos/feed/ 0 What Bracha is Flatbread? https://anash.org/what-bracha-is-flatbread/ Thu, 13 Aug 2020 https://anash.org/?p=158517

Ask the Rov: I've heard some people say that anything made with wheat runs into issues with brachos. Whats the halacha regarding pretzels, crackers or flatbread crackers mezonos or hamotzi?

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Ask the Rov: I start off every day with the study of Chassidus. How about on Tisha b'Av? Can I learn a maamar on the fast day before shacharis?

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Ask the Rov: My children are constantly dirtying their clothes, and I can't go a week without doing laundry. Can I wash their clothing during the nine days?

]]> Bishul Yisroel and Beverages https://anash.org/bishul-yisroel-and-beverages/ https://anash.org/bishul-yisroel-and-beverages/#comments Thu, 09 Jul 2020 https://anash.org/?p=145568

Ask the Rov: Food cooked by a non-Jew is prohibited because of bishul akum. How about beverages? Beer and coffee are cooked, does bishul akum apply to them? 

]]> https://anash.org/bishul-yisroel-and-beverages/feed/ 1 What Bracha Should I Say on Granola Bars? https://anash.org/bracha-for-granola-bars/ https://anash.org/bracha-for-granola-bars/#respond Thu, 02 Jul 2020 https://anash.org/?p=143252

Ask the Rov: What is the correct bracha on a granola bar? Is it ha’adama, mezonos or maybe even hamotzi? How about the after-bracha?

]]> https://anash.org/bracha-for-granola-bars/feed/ 0 Using Cameras for Hashgacha https://anash.org/using-cameras-for-hashgacha/ Fri, 26 Jun 2020 https://anash.org/?p=141761 One of the primary components of kosher supervision is fear of discovery which the mashgiach accomplishes even by intermittent visits. Does a camera accomplish the same thing?]]> Par-Baked and Pas Yisroel https://anash.org/par-baked-and-pas-yisroel/ https://anash.org/par-baked-and-pas-yisroel/#comments Thu, 18 Jun 2020 https://anash.org/?p=139178 Ask the Rov: May I buy a partially baked pizza crust that is kosher but not certified pas Yisroel?]]> https://anash.org/par-baked-and-pas-yisroel/feed/ 2 Wearing a Shabbos Key https://anash.org/wearing-a-shabbos-key/ https://anash.org/wearing-a-shabbos-key/#respond Thu, 11 Jun 2020 https://anash.org/?p=137855 Ask the Rov: Can I wear a Shabbos belt over my shirt?]]> https://anash.org/wearing-a-shabbos-key/feed/ 0 Engaging in Risky Activities https://anash.org/engaging-in-risky-activities/ https://anash.org/engaging-in-risky-activities/#comments Thu, 04 Jun 2020 https://anash.org/?p=136471

Ask the Rov: What types of dangers am I obligated to avoid and what risks may I take?

]]> https://anash.org/engaging-in-risky-activities/feed/ 1 The Eternal Message of Levi’s Census https://anash.org/the-eternal-message-of-levis-census/ https://anash.org/the-eternal-message-of-levis-census/#respond Wed, 03 Jun 2020 https://anash.org/?p=136210

Watch: PowerPoint Sicha by Rabbi Chananya Hoffinger on the timeless avodah taught by the counting of the three Levite families.

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Ask the Rov: I can’t attend shul for Birkas Kohanim. Do I still get the brachos?

]]> Kosher Haircuts and Peyos https://anash.org/kosher-haircuts-and-peyos/ https://anash.org/kosher-haircuts-and-peyos/#comments Thu, 21 May 2020 https://anash.org/?p=133679 Ask the Rov: I am giving haircuts for Yom Tov. How much hair must I leave for the peyos?]]> https://anash.org/kosher-haircuts-and-peyos/feed/ 3 Hashem, His People and a Techum in Between https://anash.org/hashem-his-people-and-a-techum-in-between/ https://anash.org/hashem-his-people-and-a-techum-in-between/#respond Wed, 20 May 2020 https://anash.org/?p=133328

Watch: PowerPoint Sicha by Rabbi Chananya Hoffinger on the symbolism of Bnei Yisrael's camp set 2000 amos from the mishkan.

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