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Article: Are Torah MP3’s Considered Learning Torah?

The mitzvah of Talmud Torah consists of 2 mitzvos: 1) u'lemadetem osam (and you shall study them), 2) vehogiso boi yoimom veloilo (and you shall meditate in it by day…

Do we say Hashem’s name when it comes up in Tikun Leil Shavuos?

No. Only in complete pesukim. Similar to here: https://asktherav.com/8623-saying-hashems-name-in-pirkei-avos #8918

When it comes to learning Halacha in a more practical way. Which of the two Seforim sets would be more suggested – Aruch Hashulchan or Kaf Hachaim?

This is after the Alter Rebbe's Shulchan Aruch and Mishna Brurah. I am a Lubavitcher. Just want expand my learning. Answer: For psak - Kaf Hachayim, unless it’s…

When saying Pirkei Avos should the names of Hashem be said? (Some pesukim with Hashem’s name are not full pesukim. Also sheyibaneh (Avos 5:20) etc).

No. Only complete pesukim. מפי השמועה בשם כ״ק אד״ש - ראה התקשרות גל׳ רעח ע׳ 17. שם גל׳ תקח. והארכנו בזה ובהבאת סימוכין ובמה שנראה כסותר בבירור הלכה…

Is there any issue in teaching the last Perek of Mishnayos Moad Katan to children as part of a camp curriculum, being that it deals a lot with the subject of Aveilus?

Although there is a reservation regarding learning the laws of Aveilus when not necessary, this does not apply to learning mishnayos and gemara which is not Halacha L'maase, especially…

Is it important to say the words of Chitas and Sefer HaMitzvos, or just learning it (not verbally) suffices?

They should actually say the words, especially when it comes to learning Rambam. If there is a medical difficulty, then one can read it in their mind. ראה…

מה מנהגנו בנוגע לסיום מסכת, האם אומרים קדיש?

הרי הרבי מעולם לא אמר קדיש בהתוועדויות לאחרי הסיומים. ואם כן אומרים, באיזה נוסח? מענה: המנהג אצלנו לומר קדיש דרבנן. וראה ש״ך יו״ד רמו, כז בשם מהרם מינץ קיט…

I’m working with my student from two years ago in a camp. We are both head staff although I am her superior. Everyone at camp calls me by my first name. Can my student also? (She usually would refer to me as Miss…). I have no problem with her calling me by my name.

She may. Sources: כדין תלמיד חבר - ראה תוספות יבמות נז, ב ד״ה אמר. ולהעיר מתוס׳ ריה״ח ברכות ס, ב ד״ה שוינהו באו״א. אבל ראה צל״ח ברכות ד,…

I received an offer to learn Chavrusa with a Lubavitcher Balabos and he will pay me for it. Is there a problem of receiving money for teaching Torah. Especially since I may be teaching him things that he doesn’t know. If it is muter, is it recommended for Hidur Mitzvah? (It will probably cause me to go learn a lot more if he pays me rather then doing it for free).

One may receive money to teach Torah, even when teaching adults if it is needed in order to live properly. However, it is forbidden to accept money if one…

Why do we learn more Talmud Bavly and not also Yerushalmi?

Because it is more explained, it is from a later generation and the Halacha is like it. #4082

I want to really know and remember what I learn. I want this to be to the extent that I become a בקי. Is there any practical advice you can offer? I know חזרה is important. But within Chazarah there is so much. Looking for practical advice. (Example, Chazer 5 blot 10x then move on and etc. then chazer whole masechta etc. Something like that)

It’s very hard to give advice about this matter because it really depends on the particular circumstances of the individual, his capacity etc. It is worthwhile talking with one…