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What are the restrictions on the 17th of Tammuz?
The 17th of Tammuz (Shiva Asar b'Tammuz) is a communal fast day on which eating and drinking are forbidden from dawn (alot hashachar) until nightfall. It m...
when camping, is an eruv required and why?
Eruv When Camping: Is One Required? When camping on Shabbat, the need for an eruv (a halachic enclosure or boundary) depends on the type of camping situati...
some chassidic commentry on the Bilams donkey
Chassidic Commentary on Bilam's Donkey What a rich topic! The episode of Bilam and his donkey (Numbers 22:21-35) is a treasure trove for Chassidic interpre...
Is establishing Eruv hatzarot with bread sufficient when camping?
Eruv Chatzerot When Camping: Is Bread Sufficient? The Basic Rule The standard eruv chatzerot is established using bread (pas), collected from each househol...
When is the next fast day
## Next Fast Day: Tzom Tammuz The next fast day is **Tzom Tammuz** (צום י״ז בתמוז), falling on **July 2, 2026**. --- ### What is Tzom Tammuz? It is the...
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