Monthly Archives: April 2013

The Mishna and Talmud in Eruvin 43 and discuss a case where a person wanders outside of his techum on Shabbat, whether a human chain can be made to bring him back into the Techum. At first this sounded like … Continue reading →

In Parshat Kedoshim, chapter 1, verse 17 tell us not to round the corners of your head and dont destroy the corners of your beard. Rashi explains are five places on the face on each side not to be touched. … Continue reading →

This page is a classic It needs no commentary or ShikkerDovid insight. The Mishna says that if an “evil spirit” removed someone from their ‘techum” or Shabbos domicile, if he is returned by the evil spirit, it is as if … Continue reading →

The ShikkerDovid used to visit any elderly lady who whenever was faced with a challenge would say, ” I have to do it, there is no brarah.” She meant, no choice. It was something she would perservere, risk and do. … Continue reading →

The ShikkerDovid used to joke that Gd created lashon hora so husbands and wives would have something to talk about. Just think, after a big fight with Shikkeret Sarablima and the long silent treatment, the ice breaker would be something … Continue reading →

In the third perek of Eruvin, the mishna and Talmud deal with which foods can be used to effect an eruv. The mishna states that Terumah (food only fit for a cohen) can be used for an eruv. The Talmud … Continue reading →