We are continuing in siman 7, where the Chayei Adam is discussing the chiyuv to stand up for one’s parents. The Chayei Adam qualifies that, although one must stand up for their parents, they only need to stand twice per day, once in the morning and once in the evening. However, if after having already […]
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We are beginning siman 7, where the Chayei Adam discusses the chiyuv of kimah, standing up. In the same way a person has a chiyuv to stand up for their rebbe, they have a chiyuv to stand up for their parents as well. The Chayei Adam writes that one must stand up for their parents
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We have finished siman 6, where we learned about how kibbud av v’eim applies after death, and how the primary way a child can bring kavod to their parents is by acting properly. Many times, disagreements arise when two aveilim want to daven for the amud as an ilui neshama for a niftar. Regarding these
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We are continuing in siman 6, regarding kibbud av v’eim after parents have passed away. We learned that one of the forms of kibbud after death is reciting kaddish. However, kaddish is not the only way for a child to demonstrate kavod. Other forms of kibbud include giving tzedakah, learning mishnayos, and receiving aliyos (especially
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We are beginning siman 6. The Chayei Adam writes that the chiyuv kavod to parents does not only apply when they are alive, but after they die as well. We see from the Chayei Adam that the chiyuv kibbutz av v’eim is not solely bein adam l’chaveiro; if it were, it would not apply once
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We have finished siman 5, which discusses kavod through speech. The Chayei Adam gave the example of using one’s father’s name when others will respond to it positively as a way of bringing kavod to their father. The Chayei Adam mentioned previously the importance of looking at one’s parents as among the greatest of the
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We are continuing in siman 4. We learned that kavod to parents includes, but is not limited to, feeding them, giving them to drink, helping them get dressed, and helping them go in and out. The Chayei Adam writes that, in addition to these examples of kavod, a child should serve their parents like a
1320 – Kibud Av v’Eim – (Klal 67 Siman 4-5) – Kavod B’Maaseh 2; Kavod B’Dibbur Read More »
We are beginning siman 4. The Chayei Adam will begin delineating some of the halachos of kibud av v’eim. One must keep in mind the internal attitudes and thoughts one must have while performing these actions, as we have discussed until now. The Chayei Adam writes that a person has a chiyuv to honor their
1319 – Kibud Av v’Eim – (Klal 67 Siman 4) – Kavod B’Maaseh Read More »
We have finished siman 3, where the Chayei Adam clarified that although the Gemara speaks about demonstrating kavod through speech and actions, one must also demonstrate kavod through attitude and thought. We learned that the Chayei Adam writes that a person has a chiyuv to perceive their parents as among the greatest of the generation.
1318 – Kibud Av v’Eim – (Klal 67 Siman 3) – Kavod as an Attitude – 5 – Attitude – 2 Read More »
We are beginning siman 3. The Chayei Adam will begin clarifying some of the halachos of kibbutz av v’eim, but still approaches the halachos of this siman from more of a mussar perspective. The Chayei Adam writes that not only is kavod demonstrated through actions and speech, but also through attitudes and thoughts. Regarding
1317 – Kibud Av v’Eim – (Klal 67 Siman 3) – Kavod as an Attitude – 4 – Attitude – 1 Read More »
We are beginning siman 2. The Chayei Adam addresses an argument used as an excuse by people to relieve themselves of the chiyuv kibud av v’eim. (He is not yet addressing the halachos.) The Chayei Adam writes that a person who makes the following false claim should have their mouth shut (paraphrase of Tehillim
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We are continuing siman 1. The Chayei Adam brings the Gemara which teaches us that there are three partners in the creation of man: Hashem, the mother, and the father. When a child respects their parents, Hashem considers it as though He “lives” there with them and has been respected as well. When a child
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We are beginning Klal 67, which discusses the halachos of kibud av v’eim. The Chayei Adam begins with a specific demonstration of kibud av v’eim, and then discusses a general hashkafic idea. The Chayei Adam writes that a person whose parent(s) are alive should strive to take care of their needs, as we are commanded
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We are beginning siman 18, which discusses testimony of a katan. We have a general halachic rule that eid echad ne’eiman b’isurim, the testimony of a single kosher witness is relied upon in cases of issur, such as kashrus. Nevertheless, the one witness must be a valid witness, which generally excludes a katan. There are
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We are continuing in our discussion of the halachos of tznius as they apply to a katan. Today, we will discuss singing. We will follow the approach of the Mishnah Berurah. Chazal teach us that kol b’isha ervah, a woman’s singing is considered ervah. Chazal’s use of the term ervah has two implications. First, in
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We are continuing in our discussion of the halachos of yichud as they apply to a katan. We learned that one can be meikil for yichud if all of the katanim involved are under the age of bar or bas mitzvah. However, once one of the parties is over bar or bas mitzvah, it will
1310 – Chinuch Katanim – (Klal 66) – Chinuch for Tznius 49 – Yichud 5 Read More »
We are continuing in our discussion of the halachos of tznius for a girl. The Biur Halacha, at the beginning of siman 75, writes that although we have a general rule that a tefach or more of a woman which is uncovered is considered ervah for a davar shebikdusha (learning, davening, brachos, etc.), it
1309 – Chinuch Katanim – (Klal 66) – Chinuch for Tznius 48 – Exposure 4; Lo Silbash Read More »
We are discussing the halachos of tznius for a girl. We left off discussing the age at which the issur ervah applies to a girl. The Mishnah Berurah holds it begins at age three, while the Chazon Ish holds it begins around age six or seven. Yesterday, we learned how this machlokes applies to learning,
1308 – Chinuch Katanim – (Klal 66) – Chinuch for Tznius 47 – Chinuch for Tznius 2 Read More »
We are continuing in Klal 66 which discusses the halachos of chinuch. Today, we will clarify the halachos of tznius vis a vis a katan, which the Chayei Adam does not discuss. There are two issues regarding tznius as it applies to a girl. First, there are halachos of ervah, which, when present, create
