The Torah Orchard- fascinating Halacha: Recent Episodes
Shimmy Wieder
Fascinating discussions on Halacha, Jewish thought, and Kabbalistic insights from Rabbi Shimmy Wieder. Rabbi Wieder recieved Smicha from Rav Moshe Shternbuch and from The Rabbanut in Israel, and is currently a Rabbi and Torah teacher in Arnona, Jerusalem.
The laws and practical qs of Birchat kriat shema, kriat shema and mitzvot tzrichot kavana- do I need intent to fulfill a mitzva
The laws of pesukei dzimrah- when can I speak or answer amen? And what about if I’m late - should I skip to catch up with everyone else?
Fascinating idea on eizehu mekomon. When can I say pesukim by heart? And intro to pesukei dzimrah
Do you have to say korbanos? yes - so why don’t u say them?! What about saying pesukim by heart- do I have to look into a siddur during vayechulu of kiddush?
Who is and what are we obligated to pray. Fascinating discussion on the morning brachot
Can you daven , learn Torah in proximity of a dirty diaper? What about an outside minyan in proximity to animal waste?
Fascinating discussion on the ideal place to daven, whether pictures are permitted in shul, and how to daven if people are not dressed appropriately.
How far do I need to travel in order to daven with a minyan? Can I go on vacation to a place with no minyan?
Can I eat before davening? What about learning? And is it actually an obligation to daven with a minyan?
Can one live on top of a shul? What happens if your hotel room is above the bet haknesset?
Is one allowed to bring a gun into a Beit Knesset? What about praying at home while holding a weapon? Including other laws of respecting a shul- spitting, cleaning and lightning candles. What about living in an apartment above a bet Knesset?
Why do we need a mechitza? How high should it be and what should it be made of? When is it necessary- what about a wedding?
A discussion of the laws of eating and sleeping in the Synagogue. Is it permitted to have a Kiddush? Seuda Shlishit? Cup of Coffee? Sources include the Halachic rulings of Rav Moshe Feinstein, the Chazon Ish and Rav Moshe Shternbuch.