Recently, about half of the incoming emails have all been asking the same thing – who I am? So I guess it’s about time to put up an “About Us” page.

I was always hesitant because I am not a rabbi and I don’t want the site to seem any less credible because I lack the proper certification. Despite, my under qualified status – I try very hard to make sure the halachot are accurate.

I primarily use the fantastic sefer, "V’Zot Haberacha" and additionally Rav Bodner’s Sefer "Halachos of Brochos" for the halacha section. For the most part the halachos are all universally accepted and rather straightforward. Occasionally, I run into some controversial areas and then I try to ask my rebbeim for the mainstream psak. In such scenarios, I usually write the ikur Ha’din halacha and then include the chumra separately.

Ok – so about us. My older brother first started the website 7 years ago. There was barely anything on the web at the time, especially Jewish halacha websites. Nowadays there are a few other sites that offer similar services and thank G-d I’m sure this area will only continue to grow. I really believe this is the proper way to take advantage of the internet’s power and capabilities, and hopefully one day, anyone will be able to look up the Halachot for any aspect of Jewish living for free over the internet any time he wants.

So, my older brother started the website with that goal in mind during his college years at Yeshiva University (in New York). Over the years I have become more and more involved with the site, until most recently when I have fully taken over due to my older brother’s lack of free time. I currently attend Yeshiva University and I enjoy updating the site as a hobby.

About two months ago, I received a generous donation from one of our supporters to really improve the site. If you take a look at our old site, (http://brochot.tripod.com) you can really see the difference. First off, we finally have a real domain name, and no annoying and inappropriate ads. We have also added a new halacha section as well as question and answer capabilities. Finally, I added a search feature which should make site navigation easier.
   
Thanks for using the site!

 

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