by Rabbi Yair Hoffman The Ramah Shulchan Aruch (OC 493:2) that on LaG BaOmer we engage slightly in Simcha – joy.  Commemorating LaG BaOmer is a serious matter.  The Mogen Avrohom cites the Kavanos HaArizal that discusses a certain individual who had the habit of reciting Nachem every day.  He cont

By Rabbi Yair Hoffman For those who just want the bottom line – the answer is “Yes.” You can get a haircut on Friday (if

by Rabbi Yair Hoffman Two scenarios: 1] A student’s hand raises in a Rebbe’s class.  “Rabbi, I accidentally ate total Chometz over Pesach!  What should I do now?” 2] A wealthy philanthropist in shul, about to turn sixty, sched

By Rabbi Yair Hoffman Recently, a Rosh Yeshiva in Bat Yam mentioned that the Mishna Berura writes that on the first day of Chol HaMoed Passover Haman was hanged, and therefore we should add a special dish.” TH