Hagim & Moadim

Can Matza be Baked in a Pan?

Question: שלום עליכם: I wanted to ask the Rabbi how does he allow to bake Matzo on a frying pan? What does he say about the opinion that...

Q and A s with Rabbi David Bar-Hayim: Preparing for Passover

The Hagaddah: A Taste of Talmud

Q and A s with Rabbi David Bar-Hayim on Hanukkah and Shabbat

Kamala Harris & Rabbi Sacks: Hanukkah for the Hellenized Jew

Machon Shilo Hanukkah Campaign For The Needy

The Covid period and turmoil has left many, many Jews suffering financially, and HaRav David Bar-Hayim continues to distribute funds to...

Tisha B'Av: The Jewish Nation Does Not Forget

Transitioning Between Shabbat and Tisha b'Av

Question: Could the Rav please describe the correct procedure for the transition from Shabbat to Tisha b'Av? For example, when does one...

A Brief Guide to the Three Weeks and the Nine Days

Shaving, and Shaving during Chol HaMoed

Question: I don't understand why we are told (by some at least) that we can’t shave during Hol Hamoed. Would you also say the same? Does...

Tefillin on Chol haMoed

Both Talmudhim indicate that one is to wear T'philllin during Hol HaMo'edh. The Rif, Rambam, Rosh and Tur all agree that the misswah...

Family Trips on Chol HaMoed?

Thank you From Rabbi David Bar-Hayim

From Rabbi David Bar-Hayim: This year over 7000 NIS was disbursed to worthy recipients as Matanoth loEvyonim by Machon Shilo. Several...

Rabbi David Bar-Hayim Condemns Intoxication on Purim

Rabbi David Bar-Hayim: Expanding one's consciousness on Purim

Q and As with Rabbi David Bar-Hayim on Rosh HaShannah and Yom HaKippurim

Shofar on Shabbat? Not Yet...

In my article, "The Misswa of Lulav on Shabbath-Getting Back on Track", I presented the Halakhic foundation for taking the Lulav on the...

Tefillin on the Second Day of Rosh HaShana

In answer to the many who have asked: to those who have the z'khuth to live in EY, I recommend that one wear T'phillin, at least at some...