Classic Halachic Shailos on Shabbos and Moadim

In this sefer, Rabbi Arye Lebowitz noted posek, marbitz Torah, and Director of the Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik Semikhah Program at RIETS, Yeshiva University — presents clear and engaging discussions on many of the complex and timely shailos that arise regarding Shabbos and the Moadim. As the Mara D’asra of Beis Haknesses of North Woodmere, Rabbi Lebowitz brings a unique blend of halachic depth, lomdus, and real-world application to every topic, offering guidance that is both practical and firmly rooted in the mesorah.

This volume covers a wide range of halachic sugyos, including:

• Kiddush with non-wine beverages or disposable cups
• The permissibility of brushing teeth and making tea on Shabbos
• Taking a taxi in Eretz Yisrael on Motzei Shabbos
• Halachos of Sefirah, the Three Weeks, Selichos, and Kaparos
• Yom Kippur footwear and unique scenarios in Chanukah and Purim
• Questions surrounding Megillah reading, matanos l’evyonim, and more

Drawing from Gemara, Rishonim, Acharonim, and contemporary poskim, Rabbi Lebowitz delivers thoughtful, accessible, and well-sourced insights that speak to the needs of today's observant Jew.

An indispensable sefer for bnei Torah, rabbanim, mechanchim, and all who seek to deepen their understanding and observance of hilchos Shabbos and Moadim.