(This is the third and final portion of this series – for the previous essays, see our website[1]) The Rambam and Ramban The Rambam states (Peirush haMishnayos, Nedarim 4:4) that the source for the Mitzva of Refua is...
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Guide to Hilchos Pesach for Cholim
Chapter 1 – Hakpada on Minhagim Pesach is a time of abundant Mitzvos and Minhagim. Some of these customs were enacted to minimize the risk of eating Chametz, and others were established for different reasons. The...
License to Heal – Part 1
As opposed to most other professions, the very nature of the physician’s career seems to interfere with Hashem’s Hashgacha of the world. We believe in Hashgacha Pratis: “No man bangs his finger below (in this world)...
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Guide to Hilchos Pesach for Cholim – Part 2
Chapter 2 – Pesach Preparation For Those Who Cannot Do It Themselves Mi’d’Oraisa, a person may not own any form of Chametz on Pesach. This is why the Chachamim enacted Bedikas Chametz on the eve of the 14th Nisan...
Guide to Hilchos Pesach for Cholim
Chapter 1 – Hakpada on Minhagim Pesach is a time of abundant Mitzvos and Minhagim. Some of these customs were enacted to minimize the risk of eating Chametz, and others were established for different reasons. The...
License to Heal – Part 1
As opposed to most other professions, the very nature of the physician’s career seems to interfere with Hashem’s Hashgacha of the world. We believe in Hashgacha Pratis: “No man bangs his finger below (in this world)...
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Guide to Hilchos Pesach for Cholim – Part 2
Chapter 2 – Pesach Preparation For Those Who Cannot Do It Themselves Mi’d’Oraisa, a person may not own any form of Chametz on Pesach. This is why the Chachamim enacted Bedikas Chametz on the eve of the 14th Nisan...
License to Heal – Part 2: The Mitzva to Heal
Last week’s essay discussed the Torah’s granting of permission to heal. This week’s essay will discuss the Mitzva to heal. The Shulchan Aruch rules that...
From the Rabbi’s Desk: Missing Megila on Motzei Shabbos
Question: Dear Rabbi Sprung, I am a surgeon in an Israeli hospital. This year Purim falls on Motzei Shabbos and I am scheduled to begin operating shortly after Shabbos ends. I will need to leave for the hospital...
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Guide to Hilchos Pesach for Cholim
Chapter 1 – Hakpada on Minhagim Pesach is a time of abundant Mitzvos and Minhagim. Some of these customs were enacted to minimize the risk of eating Chametz, and others were established for different reasons. The...
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Guide to Hilchos Pesach for Cholim – Part 2
Chapter 2 – Pesach Preparation For Those Who Cannot Do It Themselves Mi’d’Oraisa, a person may not own any form of Chametz on Pesach. This is why the Chachamim enacted Bedikas Chametz on the eve of the 14th Nisan...
License to Heal – Part 2: The Mitzva to Heal
Last week’s essay discussed the Torah’s granting of permission to heal. This week’s essay will discuss the Mitzva to heal. The Shulchan Aruch rules that...
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License to Heal – Part 3
(This is the third and final portion of this series – for the previous essays, see our website[1]) The Rambam and Ramban The Rambam states (Peirush haMishnayos, Nedarim 4:4) that the source for the Mitzva of Refua is...
Guide to Hilchos Pesach for Cholim
Chapter 1 – Hakpada on Minhagim Pesach is a time of abundant Mitzvos and Minhagim. Some of these customs were enacted to minimize the risk of eating Chametz, and others were established for different reasons. The...
License to Heal – Part 1
As opposed to most other professions, the very nature of the physician’s career seems to interfere with Hashem’s Hashgacha of the world. We believe in Hashgacha Pratis: “No man bangs his finger below (in this world)...
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Guide to Hilchos Pesach for Cholim
Chapter 1 – Hakpada on Minhagim Pesach is a time of abundant Mitzvos and Minhagim. Some of these customs were enacted to minimize the risk of eating Chametz, and others were established for different reasons. The...
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Guide to Hilchos Pesach for Cholim – Part 2
Chapter 2 – Pesach Preparation For Those Who Cannot Do It Themselves Mi’d’Oraisa, a person may not own any form of Chametz on Pesach. This is why the Chachamim enacted Bedikas Chametz on the eve of the 14th Nisan...
License to Heal – Part 1
As opposed to most other professions, the very nature of the physician’s career seems to interfere with Hashem’s Hashgacha of the world. We believe in Hashgacha Pratis: “No man bangs his finger below (in this world)...
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Guide to Hilchos Pesach for Cholim – Part 2
Chapter 2 – Pesach Preparation For Those Who Cannot Do It Themselves Mi’d’Oraisa, a person may not own any form of Chametz on Pesach. This is why the Chachamim enacted Bedikas Chametz on the eve of the 14th Nisan...
License to Heal – Part 2: The Mitzva to Heal
Last week’s essay discussed the Torah’s granting of permission to heal. This week’s essay will discuss the Mitzva to heal. The Shulchan Aruch rules that...
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License to Heal – Part 3
(This is the third and final portion of this series – for the previous essays, see our website[1]) The Rambam and Ramban The Rambam states (Peirush haMishnayos, Nedarim 4:4) that the source for the Mitzva of Refua is...
Guide to Hilchos Pesach for Cholim – Part 2
Chapter 2 – Pesach Preparation For Those Who Cannot Do It Themselves Mi’d’Oraisa, a person may not own any form of Chametz on Pesach. This is why the Chachamim enacted Bedikas Chametz on the eve of the 14th Nisan...
Guide to Hilchos Pesach for Cholim
Chapter 1 – Hakpada on Minhagim Pesach is a time of abundant Mitzvos and Minhagim. Some of these customs were enacted to minimize the risk of eating Chametz, and others were established for different reasons. The...
License to Heal – Part 2: The Mitzva to Heal
Last week’s essay discussed the Torah’s granting of permission to heal. This week’s essay will discuss the Mitzva to heal. The Shulchan Aruch rules that...
License to Heal – Part 1
As opposed to most other professions, the very nature of the physician’s career seems to interfere with Hashem’s Hashgacha of the world. We believe in Hashgacha Pratis: “No man bangs his finger below (in this world)...
From the Rabbi’s Desk: Missing Megila on Motzei Shabbos
Question: Dear Rabbi Sprung, I am a surgeon in an Israeli hospital. This year Purim falls on Motzei Shabbos and I am scheduled to begin operating shortly after Shabbos ends. I will need to leave for the hospital...
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Guide to Hilchos Pesach for Cholim – Part 2
Chapter 2 – Pesach Preparation For Those Who Cannot Do It Themselves Mi’d’Oraisa, a person may not own any form of Chametz on Pesach. This is why the Chachamim enacted Bedikas Chametz on the eve of the 14th Nisan...
Guide to Hilchos Pesach for Cholim
Chapter 1 – Hakpada on Minhagim Pesach is a time of abundant Mitzvos and Minhagim. Some of these customs were enacted to minimize the risk of eating Chametz, and others were established for different reasons. The...
License to Heal – Part 2: The Mitzva to Heal
Last week’s essay discussed the Torah’s granting of permission to heal. This week’s essay will discuss the Mitzva to heal. The Shulchan Aruch rules that...
License to Heal – Part 1
As opposed to most other professions, the very nature of the physician’s career seems to interfere with Hashem’s Hashgacha of the world. We believe in Hashgacha Pratis: “No man bangs his finger below (in this world)...