It’s a Mitzvah to bequeath one’s estate using the laws of inheritance as defined in the Torah. In a nutshell: When there are sons the daughters have no share in the estate. If there are no sons – or descendants of the sons – then the order is: daughters and her descendants, father, brothers. Part [...]

One may not think thoughts that could cause one to reject Judaism, nor thoughts that are immodest. Since worshipping G-d requires a clear head, it’s important to control one’s thoughts. Included in this Mitzvah is pursuing pleasure for the sake of pleasure, as opposed to relaxing with the purpose of having renewed energy for doing [...]

It’s a Mitzvah to rebuke a sinner by informing him which action was improper and that it’s in his best interest to improve his ways, in order that he merit eternal bliss in Olam Haba – the world to come. However, one may not embarrass the sinner, by rebuking them in the presence of other [...]

Any behavior which causes a Chillul Hashem – a desecration of G-d’s name – is forbidden. There are 3 aspects to this prohibition: 1. If one is being coerced to sin with the intention of profaning one’s religion, then one has to be prepared to be killed rather than sin. In the case of idolatry, [...]

One may not do any Melacha (work as defined by the Rabbis) on the 8th day of Sukkoth; Shmini Atzeret. Applies to everybody, everywhere, always. Verse: “And the 8th day… all work you shall not do” (Vayikra 23:36) Source: The Chafetz-Chaim’s Sefer haMitzvot haKatzar; Prohibition 154 Danny Schoemann (for more visit Danny’ website)

It’s a Mitzva to help reload an animal – or porter – if their loads needs readjusting during transport. One does not have to help unless one will be paid for one’s effort. Applies to everybody, everywhere, always Verse: “…you shall surely help him reload” (Devarim 22:4) Source: The Chafetz-Chaim’s Sefer haMitzvot haKatzar; Positive Mitzvah [...]

One may not do any Melacha (work as defined by the Rabbis) on the first day of Sukkot. Applies to everybody, everywhere, always Verse: “And on first day… all work you shall not do” (Vayikra 23:36) Source: The Chafetz-Chaim’s Sefer haMitzvot haKatzar; Prohibition 153   Danny Schoemann (for more visit Danny’ website)

It is forbidden to eat or drink on Yom Kippur. By Rabbinic decree it is also forbidden to wash, anoint, wear leather shoes and have marital relations on Yom Kippour. Applies to everybody, everywhere, always Verse: “for who ever does not fast… will be cut off” (Vayikra 23:29) Source: The Chafetz-Chaim’s Sefer haMitzvot haKatzar; Prohibition [...]

If one sees a donkey collapsed under it’s heavy load, it’s a Mitzvah to help the donkey-driver unload the animal. Even if the load was excessive, it’s a Mitzvah to help. Unloading the animal must be done without asking for remuneration. If – after reloading the donkey – it again collapses, it’s a Mitzvah to [...]

One may not do any Melacha (work as defined by the Rabbis) on Yom Kippur. Applies to everybody, everywhere, always Verse: “..and all work you shall not do” (Vayikra 23:28) Source: The Chafetz-Chaim’s Sefer haMitzvot haKatzar; Prohibition 151 Danny Schoemann (for more visit Danny’ website)

One may not do any Melacha (work as defined by the Rabbis) on the first day of Rosh HaShanah. Applies to everybody, everywhere, always Verse: “And on first day of the seventh month… all work you shall not do” (Vayikra 23:24) Source: The Chafetz-Chaim’s Sefer haMitzvot haKatzar; Prohibition 150   Danny Schoemann (for more visit Danny’ [...]

It’s a Mitzvah to return a fellow Jew’s lost property. If one found an item that is below one’s dignity to pick up – and even if it was one’s own property one would leave it on the street – then one need not deal with it. However, it’s appropriate to anyway deal with it. [...]

One may not do any Melacha (work as defined by the Rabbis) on Shavuot. Applies to everybody, everywhere, always Verse: “And on the 15th of the first month… all work you shall not do” (Vayikra 23:21) Source: The Chafetz-Chaim’s Sefer haMitzvot haKatzar; Prohibition 149 Danny Schoemann (for more visit Danny’ website)

One may not do any Melacha (work as defined by the Rabbis) on the last day of Pessach. Applies to everybody, everywhere, always Verse: “And on the 7th day… all work you shall not do” (Vayikra 23:8) Source: The Chafetz-Chaim’s Sefer haMitzvot haKatzar; Prohibition 148 Danny Schoemann (for more visit Danny’ website)

One may not do any Melacha (work as defined by the Rabbis) on the first day of Pesach. Applies to everybody, everywhere, always. Verse: “And on the 15th of the first month… all work you shall not do” (Vayikra 23:6) Source: The Chafetz Chaim’s Sefer haMitzvot haKatzar; Prohibition 147 Danny Schoemann (for more visit Danny’ website)