Why do we assume our modern day tzitzis/tallis functions as clothing? Wouldn't it be preferable to wear tzitzis as an undershirt? If one is not getting benefit from the begged, or even worse it makes him uncomfortable, is it really necessary to still wear tzitzis? Playing ball, exercising, sitting in the sun. Why do most poskim assume we don't perform Kriah (for the loss of a parent) on our tallis kattan. The Yesod of Rav Asher Weiss that explains modern tzitzis found in a Judaica store, our sch...
Aug 20, 2019•14 min•Season 1Ep. 59
The Psak of Rav Nachum Rabinovitz Shlita regarding mesh tzitzis. The status of undershirt tzitzis: How far up does the slit have to go to create four corners? Does a frock require tzitzis? The hole for your arms, is that considered closed or open? Is an undershirt considered a begged if it's only worn to protect your shirt from perspiration? Does one tear Kriah for a parent on an undershirt? Is there a difference between hilchos Kriah and hilchos Tzitzis regarding criteria of begged? Is it consi...
Aug 19, 2019•15 min•Season 1Ep. 58
Mesh Tzitzis Halacha Limaaseh. Several reasons to avoid. Can one make a Beracha on it? The argument that it's totally fine, and no different than regular bigdei tzitzis. not all Mesh Tzitzis were created equally. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Aug 16, 2019•14 min•Season 1Ep. 57
Which materials are exempt from tzitzis. Why would leather be Pattur? The opinion of Rav Moishe Feinstein and the dissenting opinion of the Har Tzvi. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Aug 15, 2019•10 min•Season 1Ep. 56
A trip to the tzitzis section @ your local Judaica store. Wool vs cotton tzitzis. Why would there be a reason specifically by Tzitzis to be machmir for all the opinions? Why did the Gra wear a cotton tallis Kattan? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Aug 14, 2019•13 min•Season 1Ep. 55
The Minhag of holding Tzitzis while reciting Krias Shma. Holding, transferring, Kissing and other minhagim. The proper time for putting on tzitzis. Is there an obligation at night? Kol Nidrei practices, if someone comes late.. When's the earliest time to put on Tallis? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Aug 13, 2019•14 min•Season 1Ep. 54
Introduction to Hilchos tzitzis. If our typical clothing doesn't have 4 corners, shouldn't we be exempt from this Mitzvah? Why in fact do we go out of our way for this Mitzvah. Any specific reason to wear it by Krias Shma and Shmoneh Esrei? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Aug 12, 2019•13 min•Season 1Ep. 53
Various Halachos of Tisha Bav Nidcheh. Who is exempt from fasting? Bris Milah that falls out on Tisheh Bav Nidcheh. What to use for Havdala on Tisheh Bav, The Minhag of avoiding Meat and wine even after the conclusion of Tisha Bav. Doing laundry for Children going to camp. Listening to music, shaving, etc. This year we are more meikel. Kol Hamisabel Al Yerushalayim, Zocheh Vroeh Bisimchasah See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information....
Aug 09, 2019•12 min•Season 1Ep. 52
When does Tisha B'av start this year? When should one change their shoes on Motzei Shabbos? Wearing shabbos clothing during Eicha? Who is exempt from fasting? The definition of a Choleh. The Halachos of Havdala on Tisha B'av. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Aug 08, 2019•14 min•Season 1Ep. 51
When Tisha Bav falls out on shabbos. What's the nature of this day. Refraining from Devarim Shebitzinah: Is there a heter for Leil Tevilah, Ba min Haderech, Shaar Kreivois? Learning Torah on Tisha Bav, eruv tisha bav, this shabbos: Communal learning. Hosting company: Hachnasas Orchim considerations, Kiruv situations. Friends that ALWAYS eat together. Attending a Kiddush, Sholom Zachor celebration. Avoiding Leisure activities on Shabbos afternoon before Tisha Bav See acast.com/privacy for privacy...
Aug 06, 2019•14 min•Season 1Ep. 50
Construction during the Nine Days. Hanging pictures. Planting, farming, lawn care. Minimizing business activity: Shopping, Food Shopping, Clothing, Shoes for Tisha Bav, Sale items. Cutting Nails: Manicures Pedicures. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Aug 05, 2019•12 min•Season 1Ep. 49
Bathing during the 9 days. Parallels between Aveilus and 9 days Halachos. Looking for heteirim during the 9 days as opposed to being lenient during Shiva. Are we considered "sensitive people"? Other considerations regarding showering. Erev Shabbos. Women preparing for Tevillas Mitzvah. Going swimming, is it permitted for exercise purposes? Are children included in this discussion? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Aug 02, 2019•13 min•Season 1Ep. 48
Various possible exceptions to the custom of prohibiting laundry during the 9 days. Spot Cleaning, Shiva Nikiem, Someone runs out of clean clothing. Uniforms, Designated work clothing, Scrubs, Does a traveler have to pack extra clothing to avoid the need for doing laundry? Bed-sheets: Hospitals, Hotels, Hosting Guests? Shoes: polishing vs. Shining? Shaitels: Washing, Blow-drying, Ironing. Is it preferable to purchase clothing doing the 9 days or launder dirty clothing? See acast.com/privacy for ...
Aug 01, 2019•14 min•Season 1Ep. 47
Is it considered the "week of Tisha Bav" when the 9th of Av falls out on Shabbos. The prohibition of doing laundry during the 9 days. Wearing freshly laundered clothing. What's included? Starting a washing machine right before Rosh Chodesh. Drying clothing. Can one wash children's clothing? Adding to a permissible load? Clothing for Shabbos? Dry cleaning. How to make clothing considered no longer "Freshly Laundered" Exception of "Bigdei Zeiah" See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out inform...
Jul 31, 2019•13 min•Season 1Ep. 46
The reason one can eat meat & drink wine by a Siyum. What is considered a Siyum. Do you need a minyan? Do you have to say the Hadran? Someone who came late or left early, didn't hear the siyum. Who can partake? The hourly siyumim in certain restaurants; anything to rely on? Why some chassidim specifically look to make siyumim during the nine days. The custom of summer camps to arrange nightly siyumim. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information....
Jul 30, 2019•12 min•Season 1Ep. 45
The halachos of the nine days. Custom not to eat meat or drink wine during the nine days. Making Havdala on wine. Status of Grape Juice. Drinking Beer, Scotch Bourbon. What's included in custom not to eat meat? Chicken? Chicken Soup? Eggs fried in a Fleishig pan? Marinating Fish in wine. Several exceptions: Yoledes, Meinekes, children, lactose intolerant? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Jul 29, 2019•14 min•Season 1Ep. 44
Purchasing a home during the three weeks: Looking at houses, going into contract, escrow money, closing, moving into a new home. Is there a concept of limiting joy during the three weeks, or is that only a consideration during the 9 days? Various considerations to be lenient with home purchases. Going on trips and vacations. Avoiding danger: Spiritual danger that the Shulchan Aruch tells us to avoid, Boating, swimming, hiking, airline travel, elective surgery. See acast.com/privacy for privacy a...
Jul 26, 2019•13 min•Season 1Ep. 43
Going shopping during the three weeks, the reason not to say Shehechiyanu during the three weeks, If you didn't specifically put yourself in the situation, Pidyon Haben, Bris Mila for Sefardim and those that follow Minhag Hag'ra (Chaim-Berliners). New Fruit: The Challenge of finding seasonal fruit in today's market. Saying a shehechiyanu on a new suit, Shaitel. why people typically don't say this bracha. Game-Worn Jerseys? The reason we don't say on shoes. Saying on an engagement ring. Purchasin...
Jul 25, 2019•13 min•Season 1Ep. 42
Summary of the opinions regarding music during the year. Vocals, Live Music, Wine being served, Wine events. Various Heteirim: Mitzvah, avoiding depression, recorded music. Why would the three weeks be different? Listening to Acapella Music, Kashrus Policy in Restaurants during the three weeks. Doni Gross "Kumzits in the Rain" type of music. Practicing music, playing for parnassah, Background music for exercise, long drives in the car. The custom of not making Shehechiyanu, Purchasing clothing, ...
Jul 24, 2019•12 min•Season 1Ep. 41
Listening to music during the 3 weeks, Why isn't it brought down in Shulchan Aruch? Getting married during the three weeks, sheva Brachos, Bar Mitzvah, Vort celebrations, Listening to music all year round, attending concerts, Restaurants serving wine while playing music, Opening night BBQ at Pesach Hotels, Is recorded music included in this? Heter of Seudas Mitzvah? The connection to the three weeks. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information....
Jul 23, 2019•13 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Continuing the Halachos of the Three Weeks. Taking Haircuts. The different Minhagim for Ashkenazim and some Sefardim. Is shaving one's beard included in the Minhag? Various psakim from different poskim/roshei Yeshiva regarding shaving for work, shabbos, etc. Can Children take Haircuts? Are women included in the minhag of not taking haircuts? Personal grooming, Shaitels: Cutting, Wash & Set, See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information....
Jul 22, 2019•12 min•Season 1Ep. 39
The Halachos of the three weeks. No mention of the "Three Weeks" in the gemara? A summary of the minhagim of this time period. When does the Bein hamitzarim begin? Can one get married on the night of the 17th of Tammuz? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Jul 19, 2019•14 min•Season 1Ep. 38
The obligation of Talmud Torah vs. the obligation of earning a living. Trying to do both. Can one use Limud hatorah as a means of supporting oneself. Can one go into the rabbinate as a career, or is doctor, lawyer, (accountant) the only options? How much time should be spent learning. Self awareness in life and in analyzing time needed for Torah. The value of even 5 minutes a day after coming home from work. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information....
Jul 18, 2019•14 min•Season 1Ep. 37
The Chiyuv of Limud hatorah, Two aspects to learning torah. The concept of understanding one's learning. Prioritizing which parts of torah should be learnt. The significance of learning halacha, Background to the 12 minute halacha shiur initiative. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Jul 17, 2019•13 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Birchas Hatorah. Up all night, Women obligated? Learn Right away, Going to work, Hefsek? Kiruv situations. Inviting people for shabbos meal, knowing that they will drive on shabbos. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Jul 16, 2019•14 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Birchas hatorah: Is this a Chiyuv M'Doraisah or M'Drabbanon? The cause for the destruction of the Bais hamikdash? The Nature of this Beracha: Is it a classic Birchas Hamitzvah or a Birchos hashevach (praise)? The many ramifications: Women, Thinking in Learning, Saying Torah Immediately after the Beracha, Interruptions from Learning, Saying Selichos before reciting Birchas Hatorah. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Jul 15, 2019•13 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Saying Pesukim by Heart. The various heteirim. Understanding why we say Tehillim . The psak of the Chavos Yair that Tehillim isn't included in this prohibition. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Jul 12, 2019•12 min•Season 1Ep. 33
The proper time for Birchos Hashachar, The Earliest and latest time. Saying korbanos. The significance of the Korban Tamid. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Jul 11, 2019•14 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Understanding the birchos hashachar. What's the rooster got to do with anything? The difference between Havdala and Havchana. Can a Ger say Shelo Asani Goi, Sheosani Yisroel? Honesty in Berachos. Saying Baruch Dayan Haemes vs. Hatov Vihameitiv. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Jul 10, 2019•14 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Ma Tovu, Adon Olam, Yigdal. Why are they part of the siddur? The Birchos hashachar: The Nature of these Berachos, Are the Berachos always said even if not applicable to the individual? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Jul 09, 2019•11 min•Season 1Ep. 30
