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12 Minute Halacha

Rabbi Eli Markowitzfeeds.acast.com
We all try to dedicate time for learning Torah. Many people attend Daf Yomi, have a chavrusa, etc. Yet, most people find it difficult to learn Halacha in a consistent and clear way. We either spend too much time on one subject or try to breeze through a summary of all the laws in a few minutes. Neither of these approaches work. The concept of 12 Minute Halacha Daily (Monday through Friday) is to spend one hour a week learning Halacha from the sources all the way through the contemporary poskim and applications. This can be listened to while driving, sitting down with the sefer, or even while taking a leisurely walk. The purpose of the Shiur is to learn Halacha together without getting bogged down with many details or fancy lomdus. This way one can go through many Halachos with a deep appreciation of the sources, the rules, and see why we do what we do in our everyday lives. That is why i chose the Chayei Adam as a springboard. This podcast isn't intended to replace the need for a Rav in one's life. This is simply Limud Hatorah together. My hope is that we discuss some of these things by our Shabbos table and show our family that although we need to spend significant time at work, our excitement and passion is for Limud Hatorah, Avoidas hashem and Halacha. Please reach out with questions, suggestions or complaints. 12minutehalacha @gmail.com This podcast is powered for free by Torahcasts. Start your own forever free Torah podcast today at https://torahcasts.com/sign-up/ and share your Torah with the world.
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Episodes

Klal 17e Mini Bais Hamikdash

Introduction to the concept of Kavod Beis Hakneses See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jan 13, 202013 minSeason 1Ep. 149

Klal 17d Various halachos regarding shul participation

Davening in a different direction than the shul. Walking outside when the tzibbur is davening. Various halachos of shul participation See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jan 10, 202012 minSeason 1Ep. 148

Klal 17c House Minyanim

The House Minyanim in halacha See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jan 09, 202013 minSeason 1Ep. 147

Klal 17a Best place to Daven

Where's the best place to daven? Shul? Yeshiva? Break room? Kosher Hot Dog stand at the ballgame? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jan 07, 202011 minSeason 1Ep. 145

Klal 16f greetings before davening

Saying shalom Aleichem before davening. Greetings to an aveil. Phone calls before davening. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jan 06, 202014 minSeason 1Ep. 144

Klal 16e Eating before Davening

Eating before Davening. Can one drink water, coffee, Latte? If one is dieting, can he eat a protein bar before shachris? What if you can't concentrate without the morning snack? Halachos of eating in the morning prior to a fast day. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jan 03, 202015 minSeason 1Ep. 143

Klal 16d Traveling and working before davening

Why are there so many halachos of what can and can't be done prior to davening shachris? Can one drive to work and catch a minyan there or does one need to daven in their own city before traveling (long distance)? Exercising, showering, shaving, answering emails before davening. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jan 02, 202014 minSeason 1Ep. 142

Klal 16c Davening shachris before sunrise

The earliest time one can daven shachris. Can one daven before sunrise when not running to work (Sunday, legal holidays, kollel, retired)? Would contemporary times be different as we have clocks and calendars? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jan 01, 202014 minSeason 1Ep. 141

Klal 16a introduction to the halachos of davening

The no talking in shul campaign. The significance chazal give to davening. Is davening a mitzvah midoraaisa or midirabbanon? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dec 30, 201913 minSeason 1Ep. 139

Cheilek 2 Klal 154k how many candles, various minhagim

How many candles do we light? Should everyone light? The difference in practice amongst Ashkenazim and Sefardim. If one lit without making a beracha, what are the options? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dec 24, 201915 minSeason 1Ep. 134

Cheilek 2 Klal 154j Lighting is the mitzvah, proper way to light

Lighting is the mitzvah, once it's lit one no longer has to relight it if it goes out? May a choleh light candles near their bed? Proper way to light candles. Why are we starting with right to left, then left to right? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dec 23, 201912 minSeason 1Ep. 134

Cheilek 2 Klal 154i Eating before, earliest time to light

Eating before lighting candles, if one's husband is lighting for her, can she eat ? Earliest time to light, what to do Friday afternoon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dec 20, 201913 minSeason 1Ep. 133

Cheilek 2 Klal 154g When to light the Menorah

An avel lighting shul Menorah the first night of Chanukah, the proper time to light candles, understanding the various opinions and zemanim, brief look into Rabbeinu Tam definition of day/night See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dec 18, 201912 minSeason 1Ep. 131

Cheilek 2 Klal 154f Menorah Lighting in public places

The custom to light candles in shul. Should one make a beracha? Repeat berachos at home? Lighting candles at weddings, chanuka parties, ceremonial lighting in the park, at the white House, etc. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dec 17, 201913 minSeason 1Ep. 130

Cheilek 2 Klal 154e proper place for the menorah

The proper place for the menorah. Why don't we simply follow what the gemara says? Is there still a reason to light inside one's home in America where we have religious freedom? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dec 16, 201911 minSeason 1Ep. 129

Cheilek 2 Klal 154d Oil, wax, electric candles?

What's the preferable oil option for Chanukah candles? The difference between shabbos candles and Chanukah candles? Should one try to make their own candles and specifically NOT use the ready to light things? Electric menorah? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dec 13, 201912 minSeason 1Ep. 128

Cheilek 2 Klal 154b Chanukah parties?

Is there any reason to have a Chanukah seuda? "Mesiba" vs party. Why is Purim different? Does singing songs elevate a party to a seudas mitzvah? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dec 11, 201910 minSeason 1Ep. 126

Cheilek 2, Klal 154a Intro to hilchos Chanukah

Brief history of Chanukah, minhag to eat dairy and oily foods. The custom of women to refrain from doing work during the time the candles are lit. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dec 10, 201910 minSeason 1Ep. 125

Klal 15n Placing a fence around your roof

The halachos of Maakeh. Does a railing for your stairs need to be 10 tefachim high? What's the mitzvah of placing a fence around the roof? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dec 09, 201914 minSeason 1Ep. 124

Klal 15m Final points on mezuah

Sliding door questions. Nails vs Tape. Shar Yaffo in Yerushalayim. Removing Mezuzois upon moving out of a home, yay or nay? Bracha on mezuah. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dec 06, 201912 minSeason 1Ep. 123

Klal 15l Which side is the right side?

Definition of an entranceway. Does an emergency exit require a Mezuzah? The Razag wedding Hall in crown heights. Different opinions regarding hallways, confusing rooms. What if there's no clear answer, two Mezuzois or none? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dec 05, 201912 minSeason 1Ep. 122

Klal 15k where to put the Mezuzah

The proper placement of the Mezuzah.. why do we put it on an angle? What if the doorway doesn't have space for a Mezuzah? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dec 04, 201913 minSeason 1Ep. 121
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