Beachwood Kehilla Dvar Halacha: Recent Episodes
Beachwood Kehilla
We discuss different ways a person could mutate a Shofar and whether it would be Kosher.
We discuss extending a Shofar with different materials, and we begin a discussion of inverting and flipping the Shofar.
We discuss a case of a Shofar with a crack around its circumference and a minimum measurement of a Shofar only beyond the crack.
We discuss the Shofar with a crack around the circumference and how it could be potentially Kosher.
We discuss the possibility of using a cracked Shofar that has been fused together with heat.
The Shaar HaTziyun makes two important points about the cracked Shofar and securing a better one.
We discuss another opinion regarding the size of the crack in a Shofar that would render it disqualified.
We continue to discuss using the punctured Shofar that has been filled in an extenuating circumstance.
We discuss the criteria that must be met to use a punctured Shofar that has been filled in an extenuating circumstance.
The Mishna Berurah notes that the timing is key when determining if/when a person should add a clause to the Bracha Achat Me'ein Shalosh in a situation of doubt.
We discuss when one can add a clause to a Bracha Achat Me'ein Shalosh in a situation of doubt.
We discuss why one can't add a clause to a Bracha Achat Me'ein Shalosh in a situation of doubt.
We conclude yesterday's discussion. Then we discuss potentially adding a clause to the Bracha Achat Me'ein Shalosh in a situation of doubt.
We discuss someone who accidentally says Birkat HaMazon on wine or dates. What happens if he remembers in the middle of the Birkat HaMazon?
We discuss the possibility of Birkat HaMazon covering foods that require other Brachot Acharona.
We continue to discuss someone who drinks wine and water. What happens if the water comes out only after he has decided that he is done drinking wine?
We discuss a situation where one has less than a Shiur of wine but more than a Shiur of other beverages. What does one do for Bracha Acharon in this situation?
We discuss drinking wine or eating fruits of the Shivat HaMinim and consuming meat or fish. We begin our discussion of drinking wine and eating grapes.
We discuss eating fruits of the Shivat HaMinim and other fruits, or drinking wine and eating fruits, and what that means for the Bracha Acharona.
We discuss the importance of not having a Hesech HaDaat from the Aveilut on Tisha B'Av. This also begins our discussion regarding work on Tisha B'Av.
We discuss which of the standard prohibitions on Tisha B'Av are permissible when Tisha B'Av falls out on Shabbat.
We conclude our discussion regarding Rechitza on Tisha B'Av. We begin our discussion regarding Sicha on Tisha B'Av.
We discuss the Nusach of the Bracha Achat Me'ein Shalosh when one eatsfood from the five grains, and drinks wine, and eats fruit of the seven species.
We discuss mentioning Shabbat, Yom Tov, and Rosh Chodesh in the Bracha Achat Me'ein Shalosh.
We discuss some potential differences between the Bracha Achat Me'ein Shalosh for wine and the others.
We discuss why, at times, we seem not to be as adamant about consuming a K'Zayit B'Chdei Achilat Pras worth of the five grains in order to say Al HaMichya.
We continue to discuss the Bracha made on bread with flour of the five grains and some other flour.
We continue to discuss breads made of flour of the five grains and other forms of flour.
We continue to discuss flour from the five grains cooked with large amounts of liquids.
We revisit the Bracha Acharona on cooked five grains dishes where the grains weren't processed in a typical manner.
The Mishna Berurah discusses a specific dish where the grains weren't processed in a typical manner, and still the Bracha made was Mezonot/Al HaMichya. The Rama notes that barley may be unique among the five grains.
We discuss when we say SheHaKol versus when we suggest that someone wash when dealing with a doubt regarding Brachot.
We continue to discuss a special dish prepared for people who were ill, involving almonds and flour.
We discuss a dish that was made for those feeling ill, involving flour and almonds. How do we determine the proper Bracha?
We discuss cases where the ingredients involving the five grains are used in different ways.
We continue to discuss the Bracha, both before and after, consuming cooked grains of the five species.
We make one last point about Borei Nefashot and then begin our discussion about the Bracha Acharona for the five fruits of the Shivat HaMinim.
We discuss additional situations where Halacha prohibits the consumption of a food after a Bracha was made.
We discuss situations where a food is present at the time of Bracha but then a Halachic concern presents itself which would preclude eating from it.
We discuss an instance where a Bracha is made on one fruit but nicer fruits come out before he finishes his Bracha.
We continue to discuss a case where a person drops the fruit upon which they made a Bracha and a seeming Machloket between the Shulchan Aruch and the Rama.
We continue to discuss Brachot made on foods that are not present at the time of the Bracha.
We continue to discuss Brachot made on foods that are not present at the time of the Bracha.
We discuss a Bracha made on an object that is present and whether that will cover foods that only become present subsequently.
We discuss the importance of making a Bracha on a food/beverage only when it is before him or her. What happens if someone made a Bracha on a food/Beverage that wasn't present at the time?
We discuss how Brachot should be made, specifically regarding the volume and language of the Bracha.
We discuss the possibility of a Jew who is responsible for the Chametz of somone who is not Jewish giving it to a different person who isn't Jewish in order to avoid violating prohibitions of Chametz on Pesach.
We discuss whether a Jew who is responsible for the Chametz of someone who isn't Jewish must be concerned with Chametz SheAvar Alav HaPesach if he incorrectly held on to it over Pesach.
We discuss a Jew potentially giving/selling the Chametz of a non-Jew when he is responsible for it.
We discuss how designated a place has to work in order for it to be adequate to whatever extent.
We discuss whether designating a spot on/in my property will help the Jew who is responsible for the Chametz of someone who isn't Jewish.
We continue to discuss the Chametz of someone who isn't Jewish in the possession of someone Jewish. We discuss how this Jewish person can become responsible to the point that he must deal with it on Pesach.
We begin our discussion regarding the Chametz of a non-Jew in the possession of a Jew over Pesach.
We discuss a case where a person leaves Chametz in one area and then finds Chametz in a different area.
We discuss cases where a certain quantity of Chametz was put out but a different quantity was found.
The Mishna Berurah gives a hack to help in one of these cases involving the rodent possibly entering into a house checked for Chametz.
We discuss additional cases with the rodent brining Chametz into the checked home and whether or not additional checking is required.
We discuss whether we can be lenient when we know a rodent took Chametz into a checked house, but we're unsure which one.
We explain when we would argue that we can rely on a majority in the case of our rodent taking Chametz into a checked home.
The Rama discusses the case of the rodent going into the checked house but adds a wrinkle and a leniency.
We discuss a case where a rodent removes something from piles of Chametz and Matzah, with a majority of Matzah, and then brings it into a checked home.
We discuss the ramifications of speaking during Mikra Megillah, both for the reader and the listeners.
We discuss the the Bracha of HaRav Et Riveinu and the proper text for the Bracha. We also discuss a situation where we only realize we have not made the Brachot in the middle of the reading.
We discuss the Minhag of the Bnei Ashkenaz to say SheHeChiyanu at the daytime reading of the Megillah. We also discuss a person who can't finish reading the Megillah and we require someone else to take over.
We discuss whether the day of Purim itself demands a SheHeChiyanu and when it would be made. We also discuss the Brachot of the Megillah in situations when the reading will be done by multiple people.
We discuss the three Brachot made before reading the Megillah. We begin our discussion regarding reciting SheHeChiyanu at the daytime reading of the Megillah.
We discuss making Brachot on very hot or very cold foods and other potential Hefsek concerns.
We discuss making a Hefsek to speak with dignitaries or to answer to different parts of the Davening.
We continue to discuss a case of eating something that requires a Borei Pri HaAdama and having in mind to exempt something that requires a Borei Pri HaEitz and a case of eating something that requires a SheHaKol and having in mind to exempt something that requires a Borei Pri HaAdama.
We discuss eating something that requires a Borei Pri HaAdama and having in mind to exempt something that requires a Borei Pri HaEitz. We also discuss eating something that requires a SheHaKol and having in mind to exempt something that requires a Borei Pri HaAdama.
We discuss someone who makes a Borei Pri HaEitz on something that grows on a tree but demands a Borei Pri HaAdama.
We discuss someone who makes a Borei Pri HaEitz on something that demands a Borei Pri HaAdama or vice versa.
We continue to discuss whether we look at Chanukah as one eight-night-long Mitzvah or eight one-night-long Mitzvot.
We discuss a person who missed a night of Chanukah candles and what that means going forward.
We continue to discuss the practice to light indoors nowadays and how that influences the times when one can light.
We discuss the practice to light indoors nowadays and how that influences the times when one can light.
We continue to discuss Hiddur Mitzvah on Chanukah and whether it is the same as Hiddur Mitzvah for other Mitzvot.
We discuss a situation who lights the wrong amount of candles and what that tells us about Hiddur Mitzvah on Chanukah.
We discuss whether there is benefit in having our candles lit beyond the necessary time.
We continue our discussion on Hilchot Soup. We discuss the Bracha implications of adding something that demands the Bracha of Borei Minei Mezonot is added after the fact to a soup, like Matzah Balls, Croutons, or Noodles.
We continue our discussion on Hilchot Soup. We discuss the Bracha Acharona on a soup that was cooked with something that demands a Bracha of Borei Minei Mezonot in water.
We continue our discussion on Hilchot Soup. We continue to discuss cooking something that demands a Bracha of Borei Minei Mezonot in water.
We continue our discussion on Hilchot Soup. We discuss cooking something that demands a Bracha of Borei Minei Mezonot in water.
We continue our discussion on Hilchot Soup. We discuss cooking vegetables and meat in water but where the person sees the vegetables as primary as opposed to the meat.
We continue our discussion on Hilchot Soup. We discuss cooking vegetables and meat in water.
We continue our discussion on Hilchot Soup. We discuss cooking vegetables in water that is blended as well as cooking vegetables with added soup powder.
We begin our discussion of Hilchot Soup. We discuss cooking vegetables in water and other liquids and what that means for the Bracha on the liquid. We then discuss the Bracha on the liquid if he is also eating the vegetables.
We discuss the vegetables that are typically consumed cook. Will the Bracha be the same or different when consumed raw?
We continue to discuss the Halachot of having a Sukkah under an adjustable roof. Is it worthwhile to sit in this Sukkah with the roof down when it rains?
We continue to discuss the Halachot of having a Sukkah under and adjustable roof. We discuss how the roof should be situated when eating in this Sukkah.
We continue to discuss the Halachot of having a Sukkah under and adjustable roof. Why is it permissible to open and close it on Sukkot on Yom Tov?
We continue to discuss the Halachot of having a Sukkah under and adjustable roof. Why is it permissible to open and close on Sukkot on Chol HaMoed?
We begin our discussion regarding a Sukkah with a roof above it to protect it from rain.
We start our discussion regarding the requirement on Erev Yom Kippur to appease someone who we harmed.
We conclude our discussion about the formulation of a vow preventing the use of a Shofar on Rosh HaShanah.
We continue to discuss the formulation of a vow preventing the use of a Shofar on Rosh HaShanah.
We discuss what happens if a person takes a vow precluding him from deriving benefit from a given Shofar.
We discuss using the Shofar of an animal that was offered as a sacrifice to a pagan deity.
We continue to discuss the Shofar associated with Avodat Kochavim. If it can be used, do we require nullification of its status first?
We continue to discuss the Shofar associated with pagan worship. We discuss intentions when one picks it up.
We continue our discussion of using a Shofar associated with pagan worship. We specifically talk about a Shofar associated with pagan worship that was owned by a Jew.
We discuss the possibility of fulfilling the Mitzvah of Shofar with a stolen Shofar or a Shofar borrowed without permission.
If one must choose between a straight Shofar from an Ayil or a curved Shofar from a different animal, which is preferable and why?
We discuss how the Shofar of Rosh HaShanah should be curved and from the family of the Ayil.
We discuss a situation where water has vegetables and meat soaking/cooking within them. Can the water take on the Bracha of the vegetables or not?
What if the vegetables were soaking/cooking in flavored water or other liquids? Could these liquids also take on the Bracha of the vegetables.
We discuss the Bracha made on water that had something from the five grains soaking/coking within it. Will the Bracha on the water be the same as the item cooked within it or not?
We discuss when the water that had vegetables soaking/cooking them take on the Bracha of the vegetables and when they still get the Bracha of SheHaKol.
We discuss soaking/cooking vegetables in water and what the Bracha would be on the water.
We discuss situations where frying onions is meant to enhance the oil/fat as opposed to the onions.
We continue to discuss the Bracha on vegetables that have been processed in different ways.
We begin our discussion of the Bracha of Borei Pri HaAdama on vegetables in various states.
We discuss someone who needs to traverse a body of water on Tisha B'Av for business dealings.
We discuss someone who must traverse a body of water on Tisha B'Av to visit someone or to perform a Mitzvah.
We discuss how a woman going to the Mikva immediately after Tisha B'Av should approach her pre-Mikva preparations.
We begin our discussion of the prohibition of Rechitza on Tisha B'Av. We discuss the possibility of a woman going to the Mikva on Tisha B'Av.
We discuss Ketanim eating on Tisha B'Av. We also discuss what Halachic eating on Tisha B'Av looks like.
We discuss the Rama who is more Machmir about encouraging women post-childbirth and Cholim to fast on Tisha B'Av.
We go into greater detail regarding a woman within 30 days of labor and whether she must fast on Tisha B'Av.
We begin discussing those who may not need to fast on Tisha B'Av. We address women who are pregnant or nursing.
We discuss the Mishna's formulation of the significance of Shiva Asar B'Tamuz and Tisha B'Av.
We start a brief conversation on the concepts of Ikar and Tafel in determining which Brachot are appropriate for specific foods.
We discuss a person who must eat something not Kosher due to extenuating circumstances and whether a Bracha is required.
We discuss making a Bracha on medicinal foods or drinks with bad tastes meant to fill one up and/or quench one's thirst.
We discuss foods and drinks consumed for health and healing reasons. Do they require a Bracha before and after?
We discuss water with additives and seltzer when one isn't drinking to quench his or her thirst.
We discuss additional situations where a drink of water does not require a Bracha before or after.
We discuss instances when a drink of water requires a Bracha (Rishona and Acharona) and instances when it does not.
We discuss the Bracha made on wine made by pouring water over the grape skins, especially when other fruits are added to enhance the color and taste of the wine.
We again discuss raisin wine and specifically discuss how it must be made in order to get a Bracha of HaGefen.
The Piskei Teshuvot notes that there are companies that already add a lot of water to wine before bottling. We also note that grape juice may be treated differently than wine.
We continue to discuss the potential Machloket between the Shulchan Aruch and the Rama and what that means for Ashkenazim and Sefardim.
The Mishna Berurah notes the confusing nature of the comments of the Rama. Are the Shulchan Aruch and the Rama arguing or discussing different things?
The Shulchan Aruch makes distinctions between our wine and the wine back in the day in regard to calculating ratios of water to wine in regard to determining the Bracha.
We discuss the proportion of water to dregs/wine to determine what the Bracha would be. We also discuss when the water is added to the mixture.
We discuss how to determine the Bracha on wine which may have already begun to turn into vinegar.
We discuss how we determine when something is still considered wine and at what point it is considered vinegar.
We discuss the Bracha on Anise consumed as a food as opposed to a spice. We also discuss (wine) vinegar mixed with water.
We discuss the Bracha on water that had barley soaked in it and wild herbs and wild lettuce that grow on their own.
We discuss the Bracha made on grains that have not reached a third of their growth and raw gourds.
We continue to discuss foods upon which we make the Bracha of SheHaKol including grasshoppers, salt, and saltwater.
We begin our discussion regarding foods upon which we make the Bracha of SheHaKol. We talk about meats, fowl, and food that has begun to spoil.
We discuss the Bracha on Bananas, crab-apples and crab-pears, and different varieties of nuts.
The Mishna Berurah discusses specific fruits and whether their Bracha is Borei Pri HaAdama or HaEitz.
The Rama gives us additional understanding as to what distinguishes fruit of the ground from fruit of the tree.
We begin our discussion of the Peirot HaAdama and the accompanying Bracha of Borei Pri HaAdama.
We discuss what to do when a child or someone not Jewish brings Chametz into a house that has already been checked.
We continue to discuss the case of the animal that brought Chametz into the Chametz free home.
What if the landlord didn't do the Bedika when he was supposed to but we have testimony from a woman, servant, or child that they did it?
We continue to discuss what happens if the landlord was supposed to do the Bedika but did not. Specifically, we discuss any loss suffered by the renter to get the Bedika done in time.
What happens if the landlord was supposed to do the Bedika but did not? Must the renter do it? What if he has to layout money? What does this mean about the rental agreement?
We discuss whether a renter who received his keys on the 14th can assume that the landlord did the Bedika as he was supposed to.
We discuss a case where the renter received the keys before the 14th but then asked the landlord to hold them.
We continue to discuss the landlord and the renter in regard to the Bedikat Chametz. We briefly touch on a seller and a buyer.
We discuss a renter who received his key but did not yet perform a Kinyan before the 14th of Nisan.
We begin our discussion of rentals and upon whom is the responsibility to search for Chametz.
We discuss whether one must do a Bedika on areas in one's home that will be sold over Pesach.
We discuss additional practical consequnces between the two ways to understand the Mitzvah of Biur Chametz.
We continue to discuss the person who will be unable to perform Biur Chametz before Pesach.
We discuss someone leaving their home for good within 30 days of Pesach and the need for them to do Biur Chametz.
We discuss someone who leave more than 30 days prior to Pesach and forgets to do a Bedika.
We continue to discuss the need for a Bedikat Chametz when one leaves more than 30 days prior to Pesach with intention to return before Pesach.
We begin a discussion regarding the need for a Bedika when one leaves more than 30 days prior to Pesach with intention to return before Pesach.
We conclude our discussion regarding the writing of the Ten Sons of Haman in the Megillah.
We continue with out discussion of the writing of the Ten Sons of Haman in the Megillah.
We are begin our discussion about the writing of the Ten Sons of Haman in the Megillah.
We continue to discuss the writing of a Megillah and which Dinim are learned from writing a Sefer Torah.
We talk about the the writing of the Megillah. What Dinim do we borrow from writing a Sefer Torah.
We discuss who may count to a Minyan that is required for Pirsumei Nisa. We also discuss an individual who missed the large communal reading and whether he must convene a Minyan.
We mention additional concerns with the Minhag to make noise when we hear Haman's name during the reading of the Megillah.
We continue to discuss different Minhagim regarding the reading of Haman's name and various concerns.
The Rama discusses the Minhag to say certain verses of the Megillah out loud. We also begin to discuss customs dealing with the reading of Haman's name.
The Rama summarizes what Bracha to make when eating something considered Ikar HaPri, something that isn't Ikar HaPri, and what Bracha to make when one isn't sure if this is or isn't the Ikar HaPri.
We discuss the ginger, pepper, and cloved gillyflower that weren't dried out as they typically are and the Bracha that would then be made.
We discuss the Bracha on ginger, pepper, and gillyflower which are typically consumed with other foods.
We continue to discuss fruit of the Shivat HaMinim that one wants to eat and drink the water within which they were cooked/soaked.
We continue to discuss situations where one is eating a fruit along with the water within which it is cooked/soaked. We focus on fruits of the Shivat HaMinim.
We discuss the Bracha made when one will eat the fruit and drink the water in which it was cooked or soaked.
We continue to discuss the Bracha made when one is eating a fruit and drinking the water within which the fruit was soaked/cooked.
We discuss the Bracha Acharona made on the water that had fruit cooked or soaked in it.
We continue to discuss the ideal time to light one's Chanukah candles. (The audio quality is, unfortunately, very poor).
We continue to discuss the Bracha made on water that has fruit cooked or soaked within them. We discuss other factors that may need to be considered.
We continue to discuss the Bracha made on fruits typically consumed for their juices as opposed to the fruit itself.
We begin to discuss the Bracha made on fruits typically consumed for their juice and not for the fruit itself.
We discuss the Bracha on items that lose their Tzurat HaPri and then it is reconstituted.
We discuss a Machloket HaPoskim in regard to how we determine whether something is considered N'Fsad Tzurato/Nikar Tzurato.
We go into greater detail regarding the opinion of the Rama by fruits or vegetables that have been pulverized and what Bracha Rishona should be made.
We discuss the Bracha Rishona on different types of almonds at various states of development.
We continue our discussion regarding the Bracha Rishona on olive oil. We discuss olive oil with vegetable juice.
We continue to discuss the Bracha Rishona on olive oil. We specifically discuss a situation where it is mixed with a vegetable juice.
We discuss the Bracha Rishona on the inedible seeds of fruits that are rendered edible through processing, like roasting.
We discuss fruits that are particularly bitter or sour and what that means for the Bracha Rishona.
We discuss fruits that aren't completely ripened and whether they are considered a fruit regarding the Bracha Rishona.
We discuss when wine is considered wine and when it is too diluted to be considered wine.
We continue to discuss a roof that had been removed and making a Sukkah in that spot. We discuss more stringent opinions and concerns.
We discuss a roof that was removed over a house and now we want to use that spot for a Sukkah.
We discuss what Kavana a person needs to have when putting up their Schach. We also discuss the difference between internal and external disqualifications of the Schach.
We discuss Schach that was Pasul because it was attached to the ground which was then subsequently detached.
We discuss a situation where the branches hover only over the air spaces between my Kosher Schach.
We review what we have learned over (the) last (couple of) year(s) regarding building a Sukkah under a tree.
We continue our discussion regarding giving away the Kapparot. We also discuss Semicha on the chickens and discarding the stomachs of the chickens.
We go back to our discussion of the Minhag of Kapparot. In specific, we discuss chickens v. roosters and what a pregnant woman's Kapparot look like.
We discuss Kapparot using money. We also discuss the possibility of Pidyon of Kapparot before giving them way. Lastly, we discuss a Minhag to go to the cemetery on Erev Yom Kippur.
We discuss the possibility of collecting payment for serving as Baal Tekia, Chazzan, etc.
We discuss the importance of the Baal Tekia and the Makri being familiar with the Dinei Shofar and the Kavanot as well.
We discuss an interesting story when the Baal Tekia struggled with the Kolot. We also discuss the possibility of using multiple Shofarot.
We discuss the role of the Makri. We also discuss whether the Makri should announce the first Kol.
We discuss the Brachot on the Shofar when there are multiple Baalei Tekia. We also discuss the possibility of someone aside from the Baal Tekia making the Bracha.
We discuss who makes the Bracha when a Baal Tekia has already fulfilled his personal obligation. We also discuss a situation where a person is in doubt as to whether they have fulfilled their obligation.
We continue to discuss why we wouldn't bring a Sefer Torah to those in jail on Rosh HaShanah and/or Yom Kippur.
We discuss the possibility of bringing a Sefer Torah to people in jail for Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur.
We follow up regarding the lineage of Kohanim nowadays. We also discuss the possibility of the Levi being given precedence for Birkat HaMazon and beyond.
We discuss the greater obligation of sanctifying the Kohen by giving him precedence on many occasions.
We continue to discuss the Gadol leading the Zimun. We also mention the Minhag of having an Avel lead the Zimun.
We conclude our discussion of a group of people who paused their meal in order to help make a Zimun of ten.
We discuss a situation where multiple people pause their meal in order to participate in a Zimun of 10 people. Does this case differ in any way from the case where one person pauses to participate in a Zimun of 3 people?
Can a person who participated in a Zimun who continued his meal participate in subsequent Zimuns?
According to the Rama, someone who is going to continue eating who pauses his meal to answer a Zimun must pause until the end of the first Bracha. Where does he start his eventual Birkat HaMazon from?
If a person is pausing their meal to participate in a Zimun, how long must they pause for?
We discuss a situation where one person has finished eating but the other two have not yet finished.
We discuss a Tzeiruf where two people are ready to say Birkat HaMazon but the third person is not yet ready.
We discuss thinking about Torah on Tisha B'Av as well as issuing Piskei Halacha, and/or sitting on a Beit Din.
We continue to discuss the prohibition of studying Torah on Tisha B'Av, when it applies, and some possible exceptions.
We go back to the discussion we started last year regarding studying Torah on Tisha B'Av.
We discuss the possibility of a Zimun with a Katan in a meal of Ashkenazim and Sefardim.
We discuss people who ate beyond the point of being full and what that means for Zimun, Birkat HaMazon, and Brachot in general.
We discuss a Tzeiruf made up of people who ate but didn't drink and those who ate and did drink.
We discuss the possibility of helping someone fulfill his or her obligation in Birkat HaMazon even though you have not had anything to eat.
We discuss a Zimmun made up of those with different levels of requirement regarding Birkat HaMazon.
We discuss what to do if two people ate bread and a third person is uninterested in eating bread.
If two people eat bread, what must a third person eat in order to make a Tzeiruf allowing for a Zimun?
We discuss a person who didn't consume bread who participates in a Zimun. Can this person fulfill his requirement for a Bracha Acharon by listening to the Birkat HaMazon.
We discuss whether a person who only drank water can participate as the tenth person of a Zimun. We also discuss how many people out of the ten for a Zimun must consume bread.
We discuss a person who can potentially serve as the tenth person for a Zimun who did not consume any bread.
We continue discuss the possibility of creating a Tzeiruf when people have completed a meal and others come to eat with them.
We discuss the possibility of creating a Tzeiruf when two people have completed a meal and a third person comes to eat with them.
We discuss creating a Tzeiruf when one of the parties has consumed less than a K'Zayit of food.
We discuss who should lead the Zimun when there are two people eating meat and one eating dairy.
We discuss some caveats to our discussion regarding creating a a Tzeiruf when two people are eating meat and one is eating dairy.
We discuss the possibility of creating a Tzeiruf when two members are eating meat and one is eating dairy.
We discuss the possibility of creating a Tzeiruf when the people can't partake of each others' food.
We emphasize that making Brachot before or after consumption of forbidden foods creates a separate problem of a Bracha L'Vatala.
We discuss making a Zimun on and/or Brachot before and after consuming a food that is inherently Kosher but is being consumed at a time or in a way that makes it forbidden.
We discuss making a Zimun on and/or Brachot before and after consuming a food that presents an immediate danger to the person eating it.
We discuss a Zimun on and/or Brachot before and after a food with a doubtful Kosher status.
We discuss a potential distinction between cases of Sakana and the requirement to make a Zimun and/or Brachot before and after consuming forbidden objects.
We discuss other people (aside from the thief) making a Zimun on and/or Brachot before and after a stolen item (both with and without a change). We also discuss making a Zimun on and/or Brachot before and after a forbidden item in a situation of Sakana.
We discuss a Zimun and/or Brachat before and after an item that was made by changing a stolen item.
We discuss when a person eats something forbidden unintentionally and whether a Bracha Acharona should be made.
We discuss a Zimun and Brachot in general regarding something which is forbidden to eat.
We discuss the necessity for different groups to hear the M'Vareich if they join together for a Zimun.
We discuss two groups, one inside and one outside, creating a Tzeiruf even when they can't see each other if there is a person at the threshold.
We discuss two groups in two different areas creating a Tzeiruf for Zimun when there is a public domain between them.
We continue our discussion of two groups in two different areas creating a Tzeiruf for Zimun. We focus on a case where there is a shared waiter.
We discuss two groups at two tables or in two different homes and there ability to come together for a Zimun.
We discuss a situation where a Zimun could be made but none of the three participants know the full Birkat HaMazon. What should they do?
We discuss a situation where someone leaves a Tzeiruf and heads to a marketplace nearby. Can they participate in a Zimun. If so, when/how?
We continue to discuss a situation where some or all of the participants of a Tzeiruf forget and say Birkat HaMazon without a Zimun.
We discuss a situation where some or all of the participants of a Tzeiruf forget and say Birkat HaMazon without a Zimun.
We continue to talk about practical situations where a Tzeiruf is or isn't likely not created.
We give practical examples of situations where a Tzeiruf can be created even when we aren't sitting at the same table as others.
We talk about ways to eat with people and not create a Tzeiruf thereby obviating the requirement for a Zimun.
We talk about the importance of not breaking a Tzeiruf unless everyone in the group will still be able to make a Zimun.
We look to the Beiur Halacha who suggests that the timing of the Zimun in the original group may determine if/when/how those who left the original groups can make a aZimun.
We continue to discuss the case of three people leaving three groups of four people and what that means for the Chiyuvei Zimun.
We talk about a similar case but here we start with three groups of four. How do things change when three people leave from the three different groups and then meet up together.
Why don't we at least require Reuven, Shimon, and Levi to say Birkat HaMazon in the location of their meals?
We discuss why Reuven, Shimon, and Levi were ever allowed to leave their initial groups after a Tzeiruf had been created and a Zimun had been required.
We discuss why Reuven, Shimon, and Levi either do or do not need to make a Zimun after they leave their initial groups and why.
We discuss an additional reason to thank Hashem on Yom HaAtzmaut. Are we happier in Eretz Yisrael than in Chutz LaAretz?
We take a break from the Hilchot Birkat HaMazon to discuss Yom HaZikaron and Yom HaAtzmaut.
We begin a discussion regarding three people who left three different groups and joined together. Can they make a Zimun? What about those who they have left?
We review the Halacha that a Tzeiruf should not be broken since a requirement of Zimun is required.
The Mishna Berurah argues that a Zimun can be made in the house of an Oveid Kochavim. He notes other potential concerns that may or may not be an issue in such an instance.
The Rama brings down a Minhag not to make a Zimun in the house of an Oveid Kochavim. Why would that be?
We clarify the positions of the Chayei Adam and the Mishna Berurah regarding a Zimun in a wagon. We also talk about a situation where the riders are spread out and whether they can create a Tzeiruf.
We continue to discuss people riding on horses and whether or not a Tzeiruf is created which would require a Zimun. We also discuss the wagon and the boat.
The Mishna Berurah discusses one potential situation where we might consider following the Minhag brought down by the Rama regarding a Zimun in a Beit Oveid Kochavim.
We return to the Hilchot Birkat HaMazon and discuss people riding horses and whether they create a joint eating session that requires a Zimun.
We conclude this year's discussion of Hilchot Pesach with more a Bedika for someone converting their home into a storage house.
We continue our discussion of the Bedika when a person wants to convert their home into a storage house for their grain before Pesach.
We discuss the Bedika when a person wants to turn their home into a storage house for their grain. Is a Bedika required? When is it required?
We discuss a person who leaves more than 30 days prior to Pesach but with intention to return before or on Pesach.
We discuss why a Bracha would not be made if the Bedika is done prior to the night of the 14th, and what the Halacha is regarding a Bedika if a person is leaving before 30 days prior to Pesach.
We begin our discussion regarding a person leaving there home before Pesach and whether the Bedikat Chametz must be done and when.
We discuss the need for a Bracha on late Bedikot. In specific, we discuss a Bracha on a post-Pesach Bedika.
We discuss the need for a candle at any/all of the late Bedikot. In specific, we discuss the potential Bedika on Yom Tov proper.
We discuss the unfortunate situation of a person who dies without having done the Bedika or the Bittul. What does that mean for the Yorshim?
We begin our discussion regarding someone who didn't do the Bedikat Chametz at the proper time.
We note practical consequences between understanding the Mitzvah of ridding ourselves of Chametz as being more active or passive in nature.
We discuss a person doing the Bittul even when they had also appointed someone to do so.
We discuss to bless or curse the different characters of the Purim story and the Minhag to unfurl the Megillah when reading it.
We discuss why those listening to the Megillah may need to recite the ten sons of Haman before the Baal Korei.
We discuss breathing in other points of the Megillah reading as well as another change to the reading at a different point.
We continue to discuss when we may be able to break away from a larger Zimun and go into a Zimun of lower quality.
We begin to discuss when we may be able to break away from a larger Zimun and go into a Zimun of lower quality.
We discuss how it would be prohibited to break a Zimun and what types of eating creates the obligation of Zimun.
We discuss whether one can be Motzi Nashim or Amei HaAretz in Birkat HaMazon without a Zimun when they don't understand Hebrew.
We return to Hilchot Birkat HaMazon and discuss whether one can be Motzi another in Birkat HaMazon when there is no Zimun.
We discuss the potential need to light Chanukah candles in multiple spots in a person's home.
We discuss the possibility of one person starting the lighting of the Chanukah candles and then someone else taking over.
We talk about the need to light Chanukah candles at home even though they had been lit in the Shul.
What happens if two people eat together? While there may not be a Zimun, should one person be Motzi the other in Birkat HaMazon?
We discuss situations when Hashem's name was inadvertently omitted from a Zimun with a Minyan.
We discuss an interesting exception where it my be permissible to change the text of the Zimun.
We discuss whether the Nusach of the Zimun changes for larger numbers like 100, 1,000, or 10,000.
We discuss the possibility of saying L'Eilokeinu in place of Elokeinu in a Zimun of at least ten.
We add two points to the conversation regarding saying Baruch Hu U'Varuch Sh'mo in a Zimun.
We discuss why Poalim skip the fourth Bracha of Birkat HaMazon and whether they should partake of a Zimun.
We discuss various mistakes that could be made in the Kriat HaTorah of Rosh HaShanah and what we should do in response.
We discuss reciting Avinu Malkeinu on Shabbat. We also discuss lengthening the Davening and studying the Machzor.
We continue to discuss Hallel on Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur. What does one do if he or she wants to recite all of Tehillim?
We conclude our discussion regarding the Minhag of refraining from sleeping on Rosh HaShanah.
What should one do if they are unsure whether they will receive wine from the Kos of Birkat HaMazon
The Rama points us to the Halachot of Kiddush regarding who must drink after Kiddush is made.
We ask an interesting question regarding the opinion of the Chacham Tzvi from an interesting situation on Rosh HaShanah.
If someone else is going to drink the wine from the Kos of Birkat HaMazon, who makes the Bracha of Borei Pri HaGafen?
We begin our discussion of someone who says Birkat HaMazon Al HaKos but would rather someone else drink the wine.
We continue to discuss the minimum measurement required for a Bracha Acharona in the context of Birkat HaMazon Al HaKos.
We discuss Torah study after Chatzot on Erev Tisha B'Av when it falls out on Shabbat or when Tisha B'Av itself falls out on Shabbat.
We discuss one's ability to continue eating after the Seudah HaMaFseket on Erev Tisha B'Av.
We continue to discuss the minimum measurement for a Bracha Acharona on the wine from Birkat HaMazon.
We discuss waiting for the M'Vareich to taste his wine after Birkat HaMazon before in the event that we need his wine poured into our cups which are Pagum.
We discuss the need for others at the table to wait for the M'Vareich to drink from his cup after Birkat HaMazon.
We begin our discussion regarding the drinking of the wine after Birkat HaMazon Al HaKos.
We discuss a possible change to the text of the Birkat HaMazon when there are people who aren't Jewish present.
We discuss potential sources for the custom to switch Magdil and Migdol and when we should make the switch.
We continue to discuss the test of the Birkat HaMazon after the fourth Bracha. We begin our discussion regarding MaGdil and Migdol.
We continue to discuss the text of the fourth Bracha of Birkat HaMazon as well as the additional Tefillot after the fourth Bracha.
The Mishna Berurah explains the need for mentioning Melech, Tov, and Gomel three times in the fourth Bracha of Birkat HaMazon.
The Mishna Berurah gives us some of the history and of the fourth Bracha of Birkat HaMazon and how that impacts the set up of the Bracha
We discuss a situation where a meal on a day like Rosh Chodesh/Yom Tov or Chanukah/Purim on a Friday extends in to Shabbat.
We discuss a situation where a person Davens Maariv or something along those lines before saying Birkat HaMazon on their meal that started at the end of Shabbat and continued into Rosh Chodesh.
We discuss different Shitot of various Poskim regarding what to do when one eats Shalosh Shudos and their meal extends into Motzaei Shabbat which is Rosh Chodesh.
We learn another possible opinion regarding a Birkat HaMazon for a Shalosh Shudos that extended into Motzaei Shabbat which is Rosh Chodesh.
We discuss a suggestion that isn't made by the Mishna Berurah when one eats on a Shabbos afternoon and continues to consume bread into the next night which is Rosh Chodesh.
We continue our discussion of a person who eats a meal on Shabbat and continues into the night which happens to be Rosh Chodesh.
We discuss a person who begins a meal on Shabbat and it extends until Chanukah or Purim.
We discuss a situation where a meal starts on a day requiring an insertion in Birkat HaMazon but the Birkat HaMazon wasn't recited until the day had concluded.
We discuss what happens to a Zimun if some or all of the participants forgot to say critical elements of their Birkat HaMazon.
We summarize many of the Halachot we have learned regarding someone who forgets to say required elements in his or her Birkat HaMazon.
We discuss a person who forgets to mention Shabbat in the Birkat HaMazon of Seudah Shlishit.
We discuss additional possibilities for one who forgets to mention both Shabbat and Rosh Chodesh in his or her Birkat HaMazon.
We discuss a Shabbat Rosh Chodesh and what happens if one forget Retzeh and/or YaAleh V'YaVo.
The Rama entertains the possibility of adding a missed YaAleh V'YaVo in the HaRachaman section as we do with a missed Al HaNissim.
We continue to discuss a situation where one forgets YaAleh V'YaVo on Rosh Chodesh as well as the make-up insertion. We discuss a situation where we may act similarly on a Yom Tov.
We discuss a situation where one forgets YaAleh V'YaVo on Rosh Chodesh as well as the make-up insertion.
We continue our discussion regarding a line added to Birkat HaMazon when special additions were forgotten. We start to discuss when this replacement line is in play.
We continue our discussion regarding a line added to Birkat HaMazon when special additions were forgotten.
We begin our discussion regarding a line added to Birkat HaMazon when special additions were forgotten.
We continue to discuss the language used in the third Bracha of Birkat HaMazon and whether it should change on Shabbat.
We discuss the language used in the third Bracha of Birkat HaMazon and whether it should change on Shabbat.
We continue discuss the practice of saying Amen after the third Bracha of Birkat HaMazon.
We discuss the need to mention Malchut Beit David in the Bracha of Bonei Yerushalayim as well as where to add Al HaNisim regularly and when one forgets.
We discuss forgetting to mention Torah and/or Brit as well as whether Nashim and Avadim must mention them.
We discuss a Machloket between the Rambam and the Rosh regarding how we mention Brit and Torah in our Birkat HaMazon.
We discuss an interesting text which one may be able to use in place of the first Bracha of Birkat HaMazon.
We discuss the Bittul that takes place during the day time along with the order of operations.
We discuss the need to do the formal Bedika on the night of the 14th even in areas where cleaning has already been done.
We return to Hilchot Pesach and our discussion regarding Bedika in an area where animals will likely consume any and all Chametz.
We discuss Ketiva K'Dibur Dami and why that may relate to a person writing a Megillah on Purim.
We discuss a potential Halachic difference between the nighttime and daytime readings of the Megillah.
We discuss interesting situations where one can fulfill the Mitzvah of Kriat HaMegillah if one has proper Kavanah.
We continue to discuss the doubt regarding the level of a woman's obligation in Birkat HaMazon.
We go back to the doubt of the Baalei Tosfot and the Rosh and try to determine whether Birkat HaMazon needs to be repeated when recited in proximity to excrement.
We discuss levels of intoxication and how each one interacts with the obligation of Birkat HaMazon.
We begin our discussion regarding one who is intoxicated and needs to say Birkat HaMazon.
We continue to discuss whether an Avel can lead the Davening on Chanukah, Purim, Chol HaMoed, days when Tachanun isn't recited, etc.
We discuss the level of obligation one has when they have consumed a K'Zayit of bread and have subsequently become satisfied due to other foods at the meal.
We try to better define what it means to eat in regard to the obligation of Birkat HaMazon.
We discuss potentially prolonging the window of time to recite a Bracha Acharona in the context of non-bread meals.
We discuss the Bracha Rishona and Acharona when I plan on eating/drinking as I sit in one spot over a long period of time.
We summarize different opinions regarding how long we have to say a Bracha Acharona after other types of foods.
We summarize different opinions regarding how long we have to say a Bracha Acharona after bread or foods from the five grains.
We do a quick review of where we left off in the Hilchot Birkat HaMazon regarding how long one has to say Birkat HaMazon.
We discuss why we might leave Avinu Malkeinu out on Shabbat and why that would change at Neila.
We discuss the significance Gedalya and the focus on the Beit HaMikdash during the Teshuva season.
We suggest another approach to deal with potential Bracha issues that arise when eating an apple and fruits of the Seven Species on Rosh HaShanah.
We discuss some of the Bracha issues that arise when eating the Simanim on Rosh HaShanah.
We continue to discuss a person who is in doubt as to whether he recited Birkat HaMazon.
We discuss the possibility of needing to return to the original spot of eating for foods of the 7 species and/or the 5 grains.
We discuss the possibility of being able to Bentch in a second spot when there is additional bread consumed in the second spot.
We are introduced to a Machloket between the Rambam and the Rosh regarding someone who leaves the place where they ate before Bentching.
We discuss the need to sit for Al HaMichya. We also discuss what can be transferred through the mechanism of Shomeah K'Oneh.
We discuss a person who took it upon themselves every Monday and what they should do about the Seudah HaMaFseket when Tisha B'Av falls out on a Tuesday.
We discuss when to have a Milah on an Erev Tisha B'Av that falls out on Shabbos. We also discuss when to eat Shalosh Shudos before Tisha B'Av.
We continue to discuss the restrictions at the Seudah HaMaFseket. We continue to discuss the timing of the Seudah HaMaFseket.
We continue to discuss the restrictions at the Seudah HaMaFseket. We discuss the timing of the Seudah HaMaFseket.
We continue to discuss the restrictions at the Seudah HaMaFseket. We discuss avoiding the need for a Zimun.
We continue to discuss the restrictions at the Seudah HaMaFseket. We discuss some permissible items.
We continue to discuss the restrictions at the Seudah HaMaFseket. In specific, we focus on the restriction on Shnei Tavshilin, two cooked items.
We continue to discuss the restrictions at the Seudah HaMaFseket. In specific, we talk about different forms of wine and meat.
We discuss the restrictions at the Seudah HaMaFseket, the final meal before Tisha B'Av.
We continue our discussion regarding responding to someone while we are in the middle of our Bentching. Tonight we discuss non-verbal communication during the Bentching.
We continue our discussion regarding responding to someone while we are in the middle of our Bentching. Tonight we discuss different points within the Bentching.
We continue our discussion regarding responding to someone while we are in the middle of our Bentching. Tonight we discuss answering Amen, a Davar SheB'Kedusha, and other similar cases.
We begin our discussion regarding responding to someone while we are in the middle of our Bentching.
We discuss using a Kos where the contents of the cup can not be seen and a general emphasis on looking at the Kos.
We discuss having lifting the Kos of Birkat HaMazon with two hands and the possibility of having it passed to the M'Vareich.
We review after a longer break. We then discuss how to remove the wine from the barrel/bottle.
We discuss Yom Yerushalayim and our responsibility to express our Hakarat HaTov to Hashem.
The Shulchan Aruch tells us that there are times when it would be permissible to Bentch on a Kos Pagum.
We discuss the possibility of others at the table having a Kos Pagum and how we may go about fixing that problem (if it is in fact a problem).
We discuss situations where a person puts their fingers in the wine or tastes the wine with their fingers and some other miscellaneous questions regarding rendering a Kos Pagum.
After a brief hiatus, we returned to the Halachot of Bentching Al HaKos. We discuss the need to avoid a Kos Pagum and what is defined as such.
We note an interesting Machloket HaPoskim regarding a stringency in the Bedikat Chametz in areas where animals are found.Â
We continue to discuss the need to search for Chametz in places where animals can be found.
We discuss searching for Chametz in areas where animals, like cows and chickens, frequent.
The Shulchan Aruch speaks out against reading a Megillah in a different language if the reader understands Hebrew.
We continue to discuss Megillah readings in languages other than Hebrew. What is the Halacha for someone who understands Hebrew but reads it in another language? What happens if they do so for someone who doesn't understand Hebrew?
We continue to discuss details of reading or writing the Megillah in languages aside from Hebrew.
We begin to discuss the issues that arise when reading the Megillah in a language other than Hebrew.
We discuss whether one can fulfill their obligation by hearing the Megillah read in Hebrew even though they do not understand Hebrew.
We continue to discuss cases where we are concerned with a person without a Kosher Megillah reading along out loud.
We discuss how a person with a Megillah Pesula or a Chumash should behave during Megillah reading.
We return to our discussion of the Hilchot Purim. We discuss reading from a Megillah which isn't Ksheira.
We discuss a compromise of the Rama for someone who wants to say Birkat HaMazon Al HaKos as a Yachid.
The Rama suggests how we may consider wine not readily available in more cases than we would have thought.
We discuss potential interruptions between Mayim Acharonim and Birkat HaMazon and what to do when they present themselves.
We begin to discuss the need to go directly from Mayim Acharonim immediately to Birkat HaMazon.
We discuss that an Istinis (a finicky person) may have to wash Mayim Acharonim even if it isn't their family Minhag.
We discuss using water that is disqualified for washing Mayim Rishonim for our washing of Mayim Acharonim.
We discuss the possibility of using other liquids in order to fulfill the obligation of washing Mayim Acharonim.
We continue discuss the proper order to follow when their are multiple eating together and it is time to wash Mayim Acharonim. (See also episode #420).
We discuss the proper order to follow when their are multiple eating together and it is time to wash Mayim Acharonim.
The Mishna Berurah calls out those who don't wash enough of their hands for Mayim Acharonim.
We discuss where one can wash Mayim Acharonim in situations where one doesn't have a utensil to catch the water.
We discuss where/how Mayim Acharonim should be washed and why it should be done in this manner.
We discuss practical differences between the two reasons offered to explain the Minhag of covering/removing knives during Birkat HaMazon.
We continue to discuss the Minhag to cover knives during Birkat HaMazon. We use Shabbat and Yom Tov as potential practical consequences between the two different explanations for the Minhag.
We discuss the Minhag to cover or remove a knife from the table prior to Birkat HaMazon
We discuss the importance of washing Mayim Acharonim in a way that the scraps of bread aren't ruined.
We discuss the importance of having those who are less fortunate at our tables. We also discuss whether we should bring a full loaf to the table at the end of the meal.
We return to meal time Halachot and discuss the necessity to consume salt and water at each meal.
We discuss whether the preferred placement by the doorway applies when we light indoors.
We discuss the proper placement of the Neirot Chanukah when they will be placed on the door.
We discuss the placement of the Neirot Chanukah relative to the door/entrance when lighting outside.
We take a small break to discuss our practice regarding Hallel on Chanukah in a Shiva House.
We discuss why our Minhag is to light Neirot Chanukah indoors even though it is no longer a Sakana, Baruch Hashem.
We continue our discussion of wicks/candles that are too close to one another and what that may mean for the physical structure of the Chanukiyah.
We discuss concerns of having wicks/candles that are too close to each other and what problems that may present.
We continue to discuss whether married women should light their own Neirot Chanukah or fulfill their obligation through their husbands.
We begin to discuss whether married women should light Neirot Chanukah or fulfill their obligation through their husbands.
We discuss the Rama's understanding of the Mehadrin Min HaMehadrin level of Neirot Chanukah.
We discuss yet another case where one is encouraged to keep the lower level of the Mitzvah of Ner Chanukah.
We discuss different cases where one is encouraged to keep the lower level of the Mitzvah of Ner Chanukah.
We discuss the three levels of the Mitzvah of Ner Chanukah according to the Shulchan Aruch.
Are there cases aside from Mayim Acharonim and saying "Hav Lan U'N'Varech" that would cause my Brachot to expire?
We note how, at times, the Baal HaBayit isn't considered the Baal HaBayit in regard to the power of Hav Lan U'N'Varech.
What happens when a guest declares that they will be saying Birkat HaMazon to themselves?
We try to determine a Psak in the Machloket Rishonim regarding eating after saying Hav Lan U'N'Varech.
We continue our discussion of Hav Lan U'N'Varech and how it may cause issues with drinking but not eating.
We continue our discussion of Hav Lan U'N'Varech and why it should be different from the case of washing Mayim Acharonim.
We discuss the case where one says, "Hav Lan U'N'Varech," and whether that constitutes a Hesech HaDaat.
We begin our discussion of what constitutes a HeSech HaDaat in one's meal. Our discussion begins with one who washes Mayim Acharonim.
We discuss the need for a new Netilat Yadayim when one uses the bathroom in the middle of a meal.
We discuss a person who falls asleep during their meal and what that means for the Brachot made at the beginning of the meal.
We continue to discuss one who must pause their meal to Daven and what that means for the Brachot that they said before the meal.
We discuss a person who must interrupt their meal in order to Daven and whether that would constitute a HeFsek.
We discuss whether fruits of the seven species and Mezonot foods have the special status of bread in regards to Shinuy Makom.
We clarify yesterday's discussion of the possibility of a Shinuy Makom for a traveler going from a rest stop to a car and vice versa. We begin discuss the possibility of a Shinuy Makom going from outside to a car or vice versa.
We discuss the possibility of a Shinuy Makom for a traveler going from a rest stop to a car and vice versa.
We continue to discuss the traveler and when they are subject to the regular rules of Shinuy Makom.
We discuss the special case of the traveler and why the typical concerns of Shinuy Makom may not apply.
We discuss starting a bread meal in place A and then moving to place B, and where Birkat HaMazon should take place.
We discuss the special insertion in the Shmoneh Esrei on Sh'mini Atzeret (& Simchat Torah).
We discuss different places where a Hechsher Mitzvah HaKetuvah B'Kra is similar to Mitzvot themselves.
We discuss the need for Kavana specifically when it comes to the Mitzvah of Yeshiva B'Sukkah.
We discuss the need to do Teshuva during the Aseret Yimei Teshuva, and some strategies to employ.
We discuss the performance of Kiddush Levana and other timely Mitzvot like building a Sukkah and purchasing Daled Minim during the Aseret Yimei Teshuva.
We discuss the pronunciation of the word "L'Chaim" and the great importance of being meticulous in our articulation of the Tefillot during the Aseret Yimei Teshuva.
We begin our discussion of the other additions to our Shmoneh Esrei during the Aseret Yimei Teshuva.
We discuss changing the way we present ourselves as we Daven on Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur.
We discuss the need to switch to HaMelech HaKadosh on Friday nights in the Bracha Achat Mei'ein Sheva.
We discuss what happens when a person remember immediately after finishing the Bracha that they didn't make the change to HaMelech HaKadosh or HaMelech HaMishpat.
We discuss the possibility of saying HaMelech HaKadosh many times in order to prevent the need to repeat Shmoneh Esrei when we're unsure whether we made the change to HaKel HaKadosh.
We begin our discussion regarding the changes made to our Tefillah during the Aseret Yimei Teshuva. We focus on the change from HaKel HaKadosh to HaMelech HaKadosh and from Melech Oheiv Tzedaka U'Mishpat to HaMelech HaMishpat.
We discuss the Minhag to use the Mikvah on Erev Rosh HaShanah and marital intimacy on Rosh HaShanah.
We discuss the Minhag that the Chazan for Selichot should lead the Davening for the rest of the day.
We continue to discuss who is best to serve as Chazan for Selichot/Yamim Noraim. We talk about a person who takes the role by force or tries to exclude members of the congregation.
We continue to discuss who is best to serve as Chazan for Selichot/Yamim Noraim. We discuss the need for the Chazan to be married. We also discuss what happens when we have different candidates that meet different criteria.
We continue to discuss who is best to serve as Chazan for Selichot/Yamim Noraim. We talk discuss the requirement that the Chazan be at least 30 years old.
We continue to discuss who is best to serve as Chazan for Selichot/Yamim Noraim. We talk about different people who should be disqualified or who should recuse themselves from the position.
We continue to discuss who is best to serve as Chazan for Selichot/Yamim Noraim. We talk about a person who isn't fit and does the job anyway, as well as those who help him.
We begin our discussion as to who should be appointed to serve as Chazan for Selichot and the Yamim Noraim Davening.
We discuss an Avel leaving the Shiva house for Selichot and whether someone with their 12 months (or 30 days for other relatives) they can serve as Chazan.
We continue to discuss reciting Selichot B'Yechidut as well as starting or ending without a Minyan.
We discuss reciting Selichot B'Yechidut as well as some miscellaneous practices regarding the recitation of Selichot..
We offer two different reasons as to why Bnei Ashkenaz aim to have at least 4 nights of Selichot prior to Rosh HaShanah.
We go into greater depth regarding the Minhag to blow the Shofar during the month of Elul.
We discuss the Minhag of reciting L'David (Tehillim 27). We discuss whether L'David should be recited before or after Shir Shel Yom and/or Barchi Nafshi.
We continue to discuss the Minhag of reciting Selichot and the best time to recite them.
We begin our Limud regarding the Yamim Noraim. We start with a discussion regarding the Minhag of Selichot.
We continue to discuss a person who wants to eat from multiple trees within a garden. We discuss how the Halacha may change depending on whether this garden was fenced in.
We continue to discuss the opinion of the Rama regarding Shinuy Makom. We discuss a situation where a person needs to change locations in the middle of the meal where we would suggest that they don't make a Bracha Acharona before leaving.
We continue to discuss the opinion of the Rama regarding Shinuy Makom. We discuss whether one can leave a bread meal L'Chatchila within his opinion if they had in mind to do so at the beginning of the meal.
We continue to discuss the opinion of the Rama regarding Shinuy Makom. We discuss whether one can leave a bread meal L'Chatchila within his opinion.
We begin to go in depth within the opinion of the Rama in regard to Shinuy Makom. The Rama discusses whether there is a difference between going from place A to B versus going from place A to place B and then back to place A. The Rama offers an important qualification to the idea that leaving people at the table will prevent a Shinuy Makom.
We begin to go in depth within the opinion of the Rama in regard to Shinuy Makom. The Rama offers an important qualification on his opinion that there is no ramification for a Shinuy Makom in a bread meal.
We begin to go in depth within the opinion of the Rama in regard to Shinuy Makom. The Rama offers an important paradigm shift for us to consider.
We continue to go in depth within the opinion of the Shulchan Aruch in regard to Shinuy Makom. We discuss eating on one side of a fig tree and then moving to the other.
We continue to go in depth within the opinion of the Shulchan Aruch in regard to Shinuy Makom. We discuss whether leaving for a Devar Mitzvah makes a difference in defining a Shinuy Makom.
We continue to go in depth within the opinion of the Shulchan Aruch in regard to Shinuy Makom. We discuss situations where one can see the location where they began eating.
We continue to go in depth within the opinion of the Shulchan Aruch in regard to Shinuy Makom. We focus on having in mind when the intial Brachot are made that there will be a Shinuy Makom.
We continue to go in depth within the opinion of the Shulchan Aruch in regard to Shinuy Makom.
We start going step by step in regard to determining what happens when a person goes from place A to place B in the middle of a meal.
We conclude the Mishna Berurah's introduction to our Siman with a discussion as to what happens when there is an established Shinuy Makom by foods that can be affected.
We note that the Machloket between Rav Sheshet and Rav Chisda regarding which foods are affected by a Shinuy Makom is also a Machloket between the Rosh and the Rambam as well as the Shulchan Aruch and the Rama.
We note a Machloket between Rav Sheshet and Rav Chisda regarding which foods are affected by a Shinuy Makom.
We begin our discussion of what constitutes a Hefsek, a break, within the context of a meal with a specific emphasis on Shinuy Makom, changing locations during the meal.
We discuss one last point regarding bathing/showering during the Shvua SheChal Bo and the Nine Days. We also discuss saying SheHeChiyanu during the Three Weeks.
We discuss a person who completes their mourning as the Three Weeks, Nine Days, or the Shvua SheChal Bo begin. We also discuss bathing/showering during the Shvua SheChal Bo and the Nine Days.
We discuss trimming hair during the Shvua SheChal Bo and the Three Weeks. We also discuss cutting hair and/or doing laundry for young children during these times.
We conclude our discussion regarding the consumption of meat and wine during the Shvua SheChal Bo and the Nine Days.
We continue to discuss eating meat and drinking wine Shvua SheChal Bo or the Nine Days. We continue discuss the leniencies regarding Seudat Mitzvah with a focus on who can rely on these leniencies.
We continue to discuss eating meat and drinking wine Shvua SheChal Bo or the Nine Days. We discuss the leniencies regarding Seudat Mitzvah.
We go into depth in regard to what we do with the Havdalah wine during the Shvua SheChal Bo and the Nine Days.
We continue to discuss eating meat and drinking wine Shvua SheChal Bo or the Nine Days.
We continue to discuss eating meat and drinking wine Shvua SheChal Bo or the Nine Days.
We continue to discuss creating new clothing during the Shvua SheChal Bo or the Nine Days.
We discuss Ashkenazic practices regarding haircuts and laundry. We also discuss Jews doing laundry for non-Jews during this time.
We discuss two different ways to understand a Tisha B'Av SheN'Dcheh and various practical consequences.
We continue to discuss whether there is a Shvua SheChal Bo Tisha B'Av in years when Tisha B'Av falls out on a Shabbat. How do we understand a Tisha B'Av that is pushed off until Sunday.
We discuss whether there is a Shvua SheChal Bo Tisha B'Av in years when Tisha B'Av falls out on a Shabbat or a Sunday.
We discuss having someone else do laundry for us during the Shvua SheChal Bo Tisha B'Av or the Nine Days.
We discuss the Minhag to refrain from laundering clothes during the Shvua SheChal Bo Tisha B'Av or the Nine Days.
We discuss exceptions to the limitations on building and planting during the Nine Days.
We discuss changes made during the nine days with a special focus on Shabbat Chazon and when Tisha B'Av falls out on Shabbat.
We discuss our sentiment as we enter the month of Av and what we must stay away from during this time.
We go back to discuss fruit consumed with bread and when they will demand their own Bracha. We also discuss when unexpected food is brought to the meal from elsewhere.
We discuss a possible modern application of the old Minhag that we discussed previously.
We discuss an old Minhag regarding the end of meals and how that played out regarding Brachot.
We discuss a situation where one eats fruit with bread and whether the fruit will still require their own Bracha Rishona.
We discuss Mezonot foods consumed within the context of a bread meal and whether they demand their own Bracha Rishona.
We discuss why salad wouldn't require a Bracha Rishona when consumed within the context of a Bread meal.
We discuss foods aside from fruit that may require their own Bracha Rishona when consumed within the context of a bread meal.
We continue to discuss whether cooked foods, like Tzimmes or Compote, require a Bracha Rishona when consumed within a bread meal.
We discuss whether cooked fruit would demand a Bracha Rishona within the context of a bread meal.
We review our introduction to the discussion of Brachot within the context of a bread meal. We discuss the important difference between foods that come within a meal versus foods out of which we would make a meal.
We discuss foods that do require their own Brachot even when consumed within the context of a bread meal.
We begin our discussion about which foods require their own Brachot within the context of a bread meal.
We discuss a situation where it may be appropriate to eat food prior to sitting down at a bread meal.
We note that it is typically not considered ideal to eat food prior to having a bread meal.
We discuss whether food eaten as an appetizer before a bread meal and the need for a Bracha Acharona.
We discuss the need for a Bracha Acharona for foods that do not require their own Bracha within the context of a bread meal, like vegetables, that are consumed prior to a bread meal.
We discuss the need for a Bracha Acharona for foods that require their own Bracha even within the context of a bread meal, like fruit, that are consumed prior to a bread meal.
We clarify an earlier point regarding a Bracha Acharona for Mezonot foods consumed before a bread meal.
We discuss one way to remove ourselves from a situation of doubt regarding the Bracha Acharona on Mezonot foods eaten before a bread meal.
We discuss the possibility of making a Bracha Acharona on Mezonot foods eaten before a bread meal.
We introduce the idea that the Bracha of HaMotzi exempts food that require a Borei Minei Mezonot Bracha.
We discuss one last option to remove ourselves from a situation of doubt regarding the Bracha of HaTov V'HaMeiTiv.
We discuss the same wine coming from two different barrels and whether they would be considered different enough to allow for the Bracha of HaTov V'HaMeiTiv.
We discus whether everyone should make the Bracha of HaTov V'HaMeiTiv for themselves or whether one person should make the Bracha on behalf of everyone.
We clarify one point regarding one's family and the Bracha of HaTov V'HaMeiTiv, mention additional conditions, and discuss a situation where one forgot to make the Bracha and then remembered.
We continue to discuss whether a guest could create a situation where the Bracha of HaTov V'HaMeiTiv can be made.
We continue to discuss the need to have the others present to have ownership or partnership in the wine in order to make the Bracha of HaTov V'aHaMeiTiv.
We discuss the need to have the others present to have ownership or partnership in the wine in order to make the Bracha of HaTov V'aHaMeiTiv.
We discuss the need to have others present in order to make the Bracha of HaTov V'aHaMeiTiv.
We discuss the preference to make the Borei Pri HaGefen on the better bottle of wine even if it will preclude the possibility of making the Bracha of HaTov V'HaMeiTiv. We also note a striking contradiction within the Mishna Berurah.
We continue discuss the matter of quality for the Bracha of HaTov V'aHaMeiTiv. We discuss recency and color.
We discuss the need to have the quality of the second bottle to be equal to or better than the first bottle in order to make the Bracha of HaTov V'aHaMeiTiv.
We discuss the need for a "different" second bottle of wine in order to make the Bracha of HaTov V'HaMeiTiv.
We continue discuss potential situations where the Bracha of HaTov V'HaMeiTiv isn't said.
We introduce the Bracha of HaTov V'HaMeiTiv recited when additional wine is brought to a meal and why that specific Nusach was chosen.
We discuss the practice of adorning our Shuls and homes with flowers, plants, and trees on Shavuot.
We discuss the rammifications of staying up all night learning regarding the Brachot we make in the morning.
We discuss why the Taz feels that we can't Daven Maariv until Tzeit HaKochavim on the first night of Shavuot.
We discuss why making Kiddush early on Shavuot could lead to a lack in the requirement for Temimot.
We discuss the practice of waiting until Tzeit HaKochavim to Daven Maariv on Leil Shavuot.
We discuss a Minhag of refraining from engaging in Melacha after Shkia during Sefirat HaOmer.
We discuss whether one can participate in a wedding during their own period of mourning customs during Sefira.
We discuss the ability for a person to switch their Minhag regarding when they observe mourning practices during the Omer.
We discuss the Minhag of the AriZal as to avoiding haircuts and shaving throughout the entire Sefirat HaOmer period.
We continue to discuss the significance behind various customs regarding when to observe mourning practices during Sefirat HaOmer.
We continue to discuss the significance behind various customs regarding when to observe mourning practices during Sefirat HaOmer.
We discuss the significance behind various customs regarding when to observe mourning practices during Sefirat HaOmer.
We discuss varying customs regarding when to observe mourning practices during the Omer.
We discuss problems with the Sfek Sfeika of the Rama regarding Chadash in Chutz LaAretz.
We continue to discuss when to count Sefirat HaOmer in Shul on Friday Night or Motzaei Shabbat.
We discuss situations where Halacha dictates that one should counta again without a Bracha but then they forget to do so.
We discuss a person who can't remember if they counted Sefirat HaOmer after an entire day has passed.
We discuss a situation where a person doesn't know what the count is up to and relies on a friend.
We discuss the possibility of saying the Bracha on Sefirat HaOmer without knowing what day we're up to.
We continue the discuss the need to refrain from eating and other activities once it is time to count the Omer.
We discuss the need to refrain from eating and other activities once it is time to count the Omer.
We continue to discuss the case where one is asked what night night of the Omer we should be counting.
We discuss a case where one is asked what night night of the Omer we should be counting.
We discuss the requirement to understand the language that we use to count Sefirat HaOmer.
We recap many Halachot of Bedikat Chametz on the night of Bedikat Chametz. We also assess the interesting language of the Mishna in Pesachim regarding the Bedika.
We discuss speaking between the Bracha and the Bedika, as well as speaking during the Bedika.
We continue to discuss the possibility of Bedikat Chametz being a Hechsher Mitzvah or an independent Mitzvah.
We discuss the possibility of Bedikat Chametz being a Hechsher Mitzvah or an independent Mitzvah.
We try to determine what takes precedence Bedikat Chametz or Kriat Shma based off of earlier principles.
We discuss that nature of the requirement to do Bedikat Chametz right at Tzeit HaKochavim.
We discuss the Machloket between the Shulchan Aruch and the Rama regarding one who starts learning more than a half hour prior to Tzeit HaKochavim.
We begin to discuss the necessity to refrain from activity at the time of Bedikat Chametz.
We discuss practical consequences regarding whether we must actively destroy Chametz or passively enter Pesach without any Chametz in our possesion.
We discuss whether there is an active requirement to destroy Chametz or a passive requirement to not own Chametz on Pesach.
We discuss the need to do Bedika in order to eventually destroy Chametz along with Bittul, nullification, and why both are required.
We mention other suggestions regarding the meaning of the special title of Shabbat HaGadol for the Shabbat preceding Pesach.
We discuss other liturgical changes made in the month of Nisan and on Erev Pesach in specific.
We discuss the special Kedusha/Simcha of the month of Nisan and how that manifests in our Davening.
We discuss whether learning the Halachot for 30 days prior to the Chag applies exclusively to Pesach or to all Chagim.
We discuss the requirement to read the entire Megillah and to do so from a Kosher Megillah.
We discuss the possibility of having multiple Baalei Kriyah for the Megillah and the beloved nature of the Mitzvah.
We discuss the importance of bringing children of different ages to hear Mikra Megillah.
We continue to discuss the potential differences the obligation of men and women in Mikra Megillah.
We continue to discuss whether a child can help an adult fulfill their obligation of Mikra Megillah.
We discuss whether a child can help an adult fulfill their obligation of Mikra Megillah.
We discuss the need to read the Megillah or hear it read from someone who is obligated in the Mitzvah.
We discuss potential differences between the obligations of men and women in Mikra Megillah.
The Rama qualifies the Halacha that Mikra Megillah takes precedence over other Mitzvot.
We focus on the Magen Avraham's approach to the all night allowance for the reading of the Megillah.
We note two interesting facts about Taanit Esther in trying to better understand the nature of the day.
We discuss the possibility that the requirement to read some of the Daled Parshiyot being biblical in nature.
We begin our discussion of the Daled Parshiyot with an overview of Parshat Shekalim and Parshat Zachor.
We continue to discuss how and when one can make the Borei Pri HaGefen for others on wine during a meal.
We discuss the possibility of having one person say Borei Pri HaGefen on behalf of others at a meal as long as something is said first.
We discuss the possibility of prohibiting one person say Borei Pri HaGefen on behalf of others at a meal.
We discuss whether Birkat HaMazon will cover the wine consumed at Kiddush or Havdala when no additional wine was consumed at the meal itself.
We discuss whether grape juice would be treated like wine (and liquor) or a different beverage in regard to whether Birkat HaMazon could serve as a Bracha Acharona for drinks consumed before and then not during the meal.
We discuss whether other beverages consumed before a meal will be covered by Birkat HaMazon for a Bracha Acharona.
We discuss Birkat HaMazon covering the Bracha Acharona on wine consumed before the meal.
We discuss situations where one has no specific plan in mind when making their Bracha on wine and we aren't able to argue that it will cover subsequent glasses of wine.
We discuss how the Bracha made on wine during a meal could cover other glasses of wine within the meal depending on one's intention.
We discuss the requirements of Samuch as opposed to MuFlag in order to allow for a Bracha on wine before the meal to cover Brachot on wine during or after the meal.
We discuss what one should do if having a meal immediately after Havdala where wine will be consumed.
We discuss the possibility of making Havdala between Netilat Yadayim and consuming bread.
We discuss whether the Bracha of Havdala can cover the Bracha on wine during and after the meal.
We discuss the Bracha of Kidduah covering the Bracha on wine during and after the meal.
We discuss the Bracha of wine before the meal covering the Bracha on wine after the meal.
We discuss the Bracha of wine before the meal covering the Bracha on wine during the meal.
We discuss a situation where a person only has one glass of wine to drink. What is the preferable point in the meal to have the wine?
We discuss the Bracha on wine potentially covering a food that is often covered by a different Bracha on a drink. We also discuss a situation where one has not had enough wine to make a concluding Bracha on a glass of wine.
We discuss the importance of defining different things as either foods or beverages in order to determine whether the Bracha will be covered by the Bracha on wine.
We discuss a Borei Pri HaGefen not made within the context of a meal (Havdala, Bentching, Milah, Chuppah, etc) and whether it will exempt other drinks.
We discuss someone making Kiddush on behalf of others and then wanting to partake of other beverages.
We discuss the Halacha that tells us that the Brachot on wine cover (at times) the Brachot on other beverages.
We discuss the need for a Bracha on wine even within the context of a meal where bread is being consumed.
We discuss whether Mayim Emtzaim are required when going from fish to dairy or vice versa.
We continue to discuss the necessary steps one must follow to go from dairy to meat. We also discuss the practice to refrain from having dairy and meat at the same meal.
We begin our discussion regarding cases of Mayim Emtzaim, where hand washing is required mid-meal.
We discuss why reciting a Bracha mentally may not be the preferred approach in a case where one ate or drank without a Bracha.
We discuss practical applications of the "Y'Malei Pi Tehillatecha," making sure our mouths are empty when we make Brachot.
What happens if one takes a bite of food and realizes that they have not yet made a Bracha?
We clarify the statement of the Mishna Berurah from this morning. When is it okay to spit the drink out and when isn't it okay?
The Mishna Berurah adds an important qualification to the Psak of the Shulchan Aruch. Is there more to drink?
We continue to explore the Shitah of the Shulchan Aruch regarding a situation where one takes a drink prior to making a Bracha.
We begin Siman 172 and our discussion regarding a situation where one takes a drink prior to making a Bracha.
We discuss different customs at weddings involving fountains of wine and/or throwing foods before the bride and groom.
We continue our discussion of feeding animals human food. We note that some suggest that it isn't an issue at all.
We continue the discussion regarding feeding animals human food. We discuss specific leniencies.
We discuss the prohibition of throwing food and whether bread has a special status regarding this matter.
We discuss whether personal stringencies are enough of a need to allow for the mistreatment of food.
We discuss two exceptions to the prohibition of mistreating food: health/healing and a need with an established practice.
We continue our introduction. The concern of mistreating food is only if it is of a specific size and only if done actively.
We continue in our discussion of Hefsed and Bizuy Ochel. We give some background before we continue this unit of study.
We return to OC 171 in regard to treating food properly. This is a review of the initial Halacha on the matter.
We continue to discuss whether the Hiddur Mitzvah of Ner Chanukah is the same Hiddur Mitzvah found by other Mitzvot or something different. We offer different possibilities as to why it may be different
We continue to discuss whether the Hiddur Mitzvah of Ner Chanukah is the same Hiddur Mitzvah found by other Mitzvot or something different. We look to other arguments where this question may manifest itself.
We continue to discuss the requirement of the Ani to go door to door or sell his clothing in order to fulfill the Mitzvah of Ner Chanukah. Is the Hiddur Mitzvah of Ner Chanukah the same Hiddur Mitzvah found by other Mitzvot or is it, perhaps, something different?
We discuss requirement of the Ani to go door to door or sell his clothing in order to fulfill the Mitzvah of Ner Chanukah. The question is regarding what level of Mitzvah.