The Eight Minute Halacha With Rabbi Melamed: Recent Episodes
Rabbi Yosef Melamed
Rabbi Melamed is known for his deep and broad halachic knowledge. Join him weekly as he explores topics that are relevant to your everyday lives. Please reach out with any questions at rym@denverkollel.org
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When is it necessary to check for Shatnez? Can I wear my suit before it’s been checked?
Can a black hat be shatnez? We discussed the materials. But how do the wool and linen need to be combined to be problematic? Is it Sewing, twisting or weaving that creates the Shatnez?
The Torah forbids wearing a garment mixed with wool and linen. The Halachos are very relevant, but also very obscure. The very first question to address is, which materials consist of Shatnez? Is it only wool and linen, or is it broader? Join R’ Melamed as he explores and elucidates these Halachos.