Anash.org feature: Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas including flying over the dateline, tzitzis tied by children, Israel bonds and ribis, and various supplementary sentences throughout davening.
Stewardess Pouring a Drink for a Man?
Anash.org feature: Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas including women drinking before havdala, man being served a drink by a stewardess, soaking a polyester garment on Shabbos, and how we may eat our Shabbos day meal after chatzos.
Watch: Reb Yoel on Parshas Chayei Sarah
Watch: A short lesson by Reb Yoel Kahn on Parshas Chayei Sarah with English subtitles and transcript.
Placing Tzitzis on Zip-Up Sweaters?
Anash.org feature: Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas including tzitzis on zip-up sweaters, moving a leichter tray, hagomel when there is a lasting effect, and brachos when moving between rooms.
The Only Remaining Original Tanya Manuscript
Only a single manuscript of the Alter Rebbe’s handwriting of the Tanya remains, and it is housed in the Rebbe’s library. What happened to the other original manuscripts?
Jumping on a Grenade to Save Lives?
Anash.org feature: Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas including bris by a reform mohel, shachris without tefillin, when to separate challa, and jumping on a grenade.
Watch: Reb Yoel On Parshas Lech Lecha
Watch: A short lesson by Reb Yoel Kahn on Parshas Lech Lecha with an English transcript.
Teaching Alef Beis to a Non-Jewish Child?
Anash.org feature: Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Anash.org feature: Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas including women braiding tzitzis, teaching Alef Beis to a non-Jewish child, yichud in a bomb shelter, and taking a gartel into a restroom.
Watch: Reb Yoel On Parshas Noach
Watch: A short lesson by Reb Yoel Kahn on Parshas Noach with an English transcript.
Carrying a Phone on Shabbos for Safety?
Anash.org feature: Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas including carrying a phone on Shabbos for safety, what to do with the lulav and esrog, ger paying for previous obligations, and why soldiers today don’t write a get before going to battle.
Using Amazon Orders That Arrive on Shabbos?
Anash.org feature: Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas including using orders that arrive on Shabbos, wearing a key belt over a tucked-in shirt, eating in a sukkah after Sukkos, and calling up a levi for Chosson Torah.
Watch: Reb Yoel On Simchas Torah
Watch: A short lesson by Reb Yoel Kahn on Simchas Torah with English subtitles and a transcript.
The Stories Behind the Rebbe’s Shtenders
Over the years of the Rebbe’s nesius, he used a number of shtenders, each with their own unique story and history. These are the shtenders and the story behind each one.
Cash Inserted Into My Pocket on Yom Tov Mivtzoim?
Anash.org feature: Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas including marking a page for after Shabbos, cash inserted into my pocket on Yom Tov mivtzoim, and choosing between Sukkah or Lulav.
Rolling Up a Beard on Shabbos?
Anash.org feature: Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas including rolling up a beard on Shabbos, burning challa dough on a stovetop, bowing on granite, and up putting cholent after licht bentchen.
When the Rebbe’s Library Went Underground
Over the years, as the Rebbe’s library continued growing, it began taking up more and more space. Rabbi Berel Levine relates the full history of the library’s expansions from the 1940s until today.
Cutting a Number-Shaped Cake?
Anash.org feature: Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas including starting mincha early, yichud questions when hosting, cake in the shape of a number, and selichos with a chosson.
Bentching on Gluten-Free Matza?
Anash.org feature: Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas including bentching on gluten-free matza, Chabad-style shevorim, making up Krias HaTorah the next day, and the hole size for a sealed doorway.
Watch: Reb Yoel On Parshas Ki Teitzei
Watch: A short lesson by Reb Yoel Kahn on Parshas Ki Teitzei with English subtitles and a transcript.
Shabbos Tablecloth: What Color Should It Be?
Anash.org feature: Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas including the brachos for soaked oats, cholent with large chunks, and soup with noodles, carrying in a front patio on Shabbos, and the color of the Shabbos tablecloth.