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Rav Dovid gives a daily halacha at the Wall Street Synagogue in Lower Manhattan. This series includes teachings on various Jewish holidays.
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A special message from Rabbi Dovid Bendory, Executive Director of Pidyon.
20 Tevet 5771 | Duration: 1:39
Asarah b'Tevet is the only public fast that can fall on a Friday. How does that work?
6 Tevet 5771 | Duration: 13:54
OC 428:1,3; MB 428:3; OC 550:3; MB 550:8-11
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Does a wife away from home light if her husband lights at home? Can a child light on behalf of a parent? What does a family do when dad comes home after everyone is sleeping?
1 Tevet 5771 | Duration: 11:48
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A husband is away in a place where other Jews are lighting. Is he yotzei by his wife's lighting? Also: why did chazal make a bracha on seeing Chanukah candles, unlike any other mitzvah?
30 Kislev 5771 | Duration: 14:55
Igros Moshe OC 5:43a; Tosfot Sukkah 46a d.h. "HaRoeh"
Dedicated for a refuah shleimah for Breina bas Frieda.
Do husband and wife automatically fulfill each others' Chanukah obligations, or must they explicitly intend to do so?
29 Kislev 5771 | Duration: 15:59
Igros Moshe OC 5:43a
Dedicated for a refuah shleimah for Breina bas Frieda.
If your wife is lighting at home, you are away, and there are other Jews who have lit Chanukah candles that you can see, are you allowed to light with a bracha?
25 Kislev 5771 | Duration: 15:41
Igros Moshe OC 5:43a
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When a husband is away from home, is is obligation fulfilled by his wife's lighting, or does he need to light his own candles?
24 Kislev 5771 | Duration: 21:07
OC 676:3; MB 676:5-6; OC 677:3; MB 677:14; OC 671:2; MB 671:9; Igros Moshe OC 5:43a
Dedicated for a refuah shleimah for Breina bas Frieda.
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Does a traveller need to light his own candles?
22 Kislev 5771 | Duration: 15:35
Igros Moshe OC 5:43a; OC 677:3
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A traveller whose wife is lighting Chanukah candles for him at home still has mitzvot to do by lighting. What mitzvot and why?
17 Kislev 5771 | Duration: 17:24
Igros Moshe OC 5:43a; Shabbat 23a
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On Motzei Shabbos, the proper time to light is immediately after havdalah.
16 Kislev 5771 | Duration: 15:35
Igros Moshe OC 4:62; Ran Shabbos 9a d.h. "Mitzvatah mi'she-tishka"
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Understanding Rav Moshe's chiddush in the time for Chanukah candles on Erev Shabbos.
15 Kislev 5771 | Duration: 13:02
Igros Moshe OC 4:62; Ran Shabbos 9a d.h. "Mitzvatah mi'she-tishka"
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Rav Moshe's chiddush: on Shabbos Chanukah: light Chanukah candles immediately prior to Shabbos candles.
11 Kislev 5771 | Duration: 15:01
Igros Moshe OC 4:62
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On Erev Shabbos, the time for lighting Chanukah candles is fixed by the onset of Shabbos, not by nightfall.
10 Kislev 5771 | Duration: 15:50
Igros Moshe OC 4:62
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"Sunset" is the time for lighting Chanukah candles. But when is sunset?
9 Kislev 5771 | Duration: 15:09
OC 679:1; OC 672:1; MB 672:1, Beur Halacha d.h. "Im sof skiyata"; Igros Moshe OC 4:62
Dedicated for a refuah shleimah for Breina bas Frieda.
Special additions to Musaf Rosh Chodesh in a leap year.
30 Tishrei 5771 | Duration: 11:54
Aruch HaShulchan OC 423:5; Elya Rabba OC 423:5; MB OC 423
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Special additions to Musaf Rosh Chodesh in a leap year.
29 Tishrei 5771 | Duration: 15:49
Aruch HaShulchan OC 423:5
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Rav Moshe discusses the timing of the selichos service.
28 Elul 5770 | Duration: 11:38
Igros Moshe OC 2:105
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The time of halachic noon has consequences on the 10th of Av.
10 Av 5770 | Duration: 14:34
Igros Moshe OC 4:62
By mourning on Tisha b'Av, we create the foundation of Redemption.
8 Av 5770 | Duration: 12:24
OC 544:25; OC 557:1; MB 557:3
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The source of our Redemption was established before the destruction of Tisha b'Av.
4 Av 5770 | Duration: 14:16
Tosefta Taanit 3:9; Bereishis Rabbasi Vayetze 131; Mak. 24a
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The massacre of the residents of Beitar is the 4th of the five tragedies listed by the Mishna as occuring on the 9th of Av.
3 Av 5770 | Duration: 14:50
Gittin 47b; San. 17b; Gittin 57b; Brachot 45b
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Hatred among Jews is a constant cause of our destruction.
1 Av 5770 | Duration: 13:02
Taanit 29a; Yoma 9b; HaEmek Davar, Introduction to Breishis; Josephus, Antiquities 20:8
We cannot understand either the depth of what we did wrong or the depth of the destruction of our Holy Temple.
26 Tamuz 5770 | Duration: 16:39
Isa. 31:16; Metzudat David, Isa. 31:16; Gittin 57b; Lev Eliyahu I:63
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The second cause of the destruction of the first Beis HaMikdash.
25 Tamuz 5770 | Duration: 15:42
Yoma 9b; II Kings 21:16; II Chron. 24:15; Gittin 57b
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Understanding the depth of mourning on Tisha B'Av.
24 Tamuz 5770 | Duration: 14:45
Introduction to Eicha Rabba; 2 Kings 25:5-7, 21; Yoma 9b
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The origin of Tisha B'Av goes back to the sin of the spies...
19 Tamuz 5770 | Duration: 13:51
Yerushalmi Yoma 1:1; Mishna Taanis 4:6; Midrash Tanchuma Shelach 21
The spiritual origin of the 17th of Tamuz pre-date the golden calf by some 1500 years.
18 Tamuz 5770 | Duration: 14:46
Seder Olam Rabba 4; Gen. 8:4-13
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Also: the cessation of the daily offering; the burning of the Torah.
13 Tamuz 5770 | Duration: 15:06
Taanit 28b
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How do we know that the tablets were smashed on the 17th of Tamuz?
12 Tamuz 5770 | Duration: 16:11
MT Taaniyot 5:1; BT Taanit 26a, 28b-29a; Zech. 16:19
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What is the Torah source for declaring a public fast day?
10 Tamuz 5770 | Duration: 14:47
MT Taaniyot 1:1-4
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Rav Moshe defines the end time for rabbinic fasts based on the various opinions on when nightfall comes.
9 Tamuz 5770 | Duration: 13:28
Igros Moshe OC 4:62
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When drinking wine for the four cups, how much wine do I drink?
11 Nissan 5770 | Duration: 16:08
OC 271:11; MB 271:68
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Se'ah, log, kov, revi'it, fingers, cubits, mikvehs, and more.
10 Nissan 5770 | Duration: 17:39
Chatam Sofer OC 1:127; Yoma 108b
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The measure of a revi'it according to Rav Moshe
8 Nissan 5770 | Duration: 17:56
Igros Moshe OC 1:126
On Pesach, each cup is a revi'it of wine. How much wine is that?
7 Nissan 5770 | Duration: 16:10
Igros Moshe OC 1:126
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What if a non-Jew acquires chometz in order to give or sell it to me after Pesach?
4 Nissan 5770 | Duration: 16:51
OC 448:4; MB 448:22-24
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A non-Jew drops off chometz at a Jew's house during Pesach...
3 Nissan 5770 | Duration: 15:06
Har Tzvi OC 2:43
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If another Jew's chometz is still in my possession, I must destroy it just as I destroy my own.
1 Nissan 5770 | Duration: 12:51
OC 443:2-3; MB 443:13-15
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The 5th hour is approaching and I am holding chometz as collateral for a loan. What do I do?
29 Adar 5770 | Duration: 9:29
MB 443:12
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The 5th hour is coming, and you have another Jew's chometz in your home. What do you do?
26 Adar 5770 | Duration: 17:00
OC 443:2; MB 443:11-12
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How we calculate halachic hours has implications for the times of various chometz prohibitions.
25 Adar 5770 | Duration: 15:30
OC 443:1; MB 443:8-10
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What is the din of chometz sold during the sixth hour? After the sixth hour?
24 Adar 5770 | Duration: 14:42
OC 443:1; MB 443:6-7
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The prohibitions of chometz increase in severity as we progress through the 14th of Nissan.
23 Adar 5770 | Duration: 17:17
OC 443:1; MB 443:2-5
On the 14th of Nissan -- Erev Pesach -- we must eliminate all chometz. But when? D'oraita or d'rabbanan?
22 Adar 5770 | Duration: 16:19
OC 443:1; MB 443:1
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Both children and mice might bring chometz into a previously checked room -- but the halacha differs depending on the facts.
16 Adar 5770 | Duration: 18:22
OC 438:1; MB 438:3-7
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What happens if chometz is brought into a room that you've already checked and cleared of chometz?
15 Adar 5770 | Duration: 13:51
OC 438:1; MB 438:1-2
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11 Adar 5770 | Duration: 13:13
Shaarei Teshuva 682:1; OC 693:1; MB 693:1
What to do if you forget al hanissim in either the amidah or in birkat hamazon.
10 Adar 5770 | Duration: 13:39
OC 682:1; MB 682:1-5
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If your Seudat Purim stretches into nighttime, do you still say al hanissim?
9 Adar 5770 | Duration: 15:06
MB 188:33; Baer Heitev 188:8
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When Sunday is Rosh Chodesh, we say both retzei and ya'aleh v'yavo in birkat hamazon as shabbos ends. What about when Sunday is Purim?
8 Adar 5770 | Duration: 16:30
OC 187:4; OC 188:10; MB 188:33
If Taanit Esther is pushed back from shabbos to Thursday, does a bris override the fast?
5 Adar 5770 | Duration: 10:06
OC 686:2; MB 686:7
There is no better tochacha than that of a prophet -- such as Mordechai's tochacha to Esther. Also: Taanit Esther when Purim is on Sunday.
4 Adar 5770 | Duration: 14:26
Est. 4:13-14; OC 686:2; MB 686:2-3
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The haftarah for the second shabbos, the maftir, and more.
30 Kislev 5770 | Duration: 6:44
OC 684:1-3
Living in a dorm means that you don't have your own space -- so where do you light to best fulfill the mitzvah of ner Chanukah?
29 Kislev 5770 | Duration: 13:39
Igros Moshe OC 4:70c
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Insights into the Al HaNissim prayer for Chanukah.
28 Kislev 5770 | Duration: 13:29
Various topics in aspects of the Chanukah blessings.
24 Kislev 5770 | Duration: 16:27
Igros Moshe OC 5:20b
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Reasons to make a shehechiyanu.
23 Kislev 5770 | Duration: 14:45
Igros Moshe OC 5:20b
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Do we make a shehechiyanu bracha on the day of Chanukah itself or just on the mitzvah of lighting the candles?
21 Kislev 5770 | Duration: 14:52
Igros Moshe OC 5:20b
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If forbidden oil is used to light the Chanukah candles, we save money in that we need not buy oil. Is this considered to be benefiting from the forbidden oil?
20 Kislev 5770 | Duration: 14:04
Igros Moshe OC 1:191
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Is there "recooking" in burning a cooked milk and meat mixture?
17 Kislev 5770 | Duration: 14:43
Pitchei Teshuva YD 87:4; Pri Megadim Ashel Avraham OC 673:1
Is the light from burning forbidden oil permitted for use or forbidden?
16 Kislev 5770 | Duration: 13:30
Baer Heitev 673:1; MB 687:2; Pitchei Teshuva YD 87:4
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What fuels (and wicks) can be used to light the Chanukah candles?
15 Kislev 5770 | Duration: 12:53
OC 673:1; Baer Heitev 673:1; YD 87:1
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When are tefillin removed for Rosh Chodesh Musaf?
30 Cheshvan 5770 | Duration: 13:07
OC 423:3-4; MB 423:5,7,10
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It is a mitzvah to shave and groom prior to a holiday and thus we are prohibited from doing so on Chol HaMoed.
14 Tishrei 5770 | Duration: 15:51
OC 631:1-2; MB 630:1-4; Shaar HaTziun 631:1; Beur Halacha d.h. "Ein Megalchim"
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Chol HaMoed is neither weekday nor holiday. So what is it?
13 Tishrei 5770 | Duration: 12:20
OC 630:1; MB 630:2
Is malachah on Chol HaMoed prohibitted by the Written or Oral Torah?
12 Tishrei 5770 | Duration: 14:51
OC 630:1; MB 630:1
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Chol HaMoed has its own particular restrictions on malachah -- it is neither a weekday nor festival.
11 Tishrei 5770 | Duration: 13:28
OC 630:1; MB 630:1
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On Yom Kippur, we set a beautiful table and dress like angels.
7 Tishrei 5770 | Duration: 18:16
OC 610:4; MB 610:7-18; Baer Heitev 610:1,3
The mitzvah of lighting candles for Yom Kippur.
5 Tishrei 5770 | Duration: 10:37
OC 610:1-3; MB 610:1-8
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What do you do if you need to take medicine on a public fast day?
4 Tishrei 5770 | Duration: 8:44
OC 328:2,9, 618:1
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Some thoughts about overcoming the challenging difficulties of our daily selichos during the ten days.
3 Tishrei 5770 | Duration: 2:26
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The shofar that will restore the dead to life.
28 Elul 5769 | Duration: 7:09
The Prayers of Rebbi Shimon bar Yochai
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The shofar that will herald the coming of Messiah.
27 Elul 5769 | Duration: 10:18
The Prayers of Rebbi Shimon bar Yochai
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If Rosh HaShannah is a day of judgement, how is it that we are festive and joyous when facing such an awesome event?
26 Elul 5769 | Duration: 9:51
Tur OC 581
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Selichos are all about pleading our case before Hashem.
25 Elul 5769 | Duration: 5:26
Tur OC 581
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Why is the month of Elul a time of selichos and shofar?
22 Elul 5769 | Duration: 15:14
Tur OC 581
Whether or not bamboo mats can be used as schach is already discussed in the Mishnah.
24 Av 5769 | Duration: 16:56
Sukkah 1:11
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The general principles involved in the halachot governing schach.
23 Av 5769 | Duration: 15:08
Sukkah 1:4
One who sits under a covering that is either over or under the s'chach does not fulfill the mitzvah of sukkah.
22 Av 5769 | Duration: 12:09
Sukkah 1:3
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A sukkah is not kosher unless it is under the open sky.
21 Av 5769 | Duration: 16:11
Sukkah 1:2
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The minimum and maximum height of a sukkah, and the minimum area.
17 Av 5769 | Duration: 12:54
Sukkah 1:1
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Issues we should each address to become the Holy Nation we can be...
14 Av 5769 | Duration: 16:52
Reflections on Tisha B'Av: what should we learn from the fast?
10 Av 5769 | Duration: 17:32
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A review of mourning customs on Tisha B'Av, and the special leniencies of lifting mourning to prepare for Shabbos when Tisha B'Av falls on Thursday.
8 Av 5769 | Duration: 17:16
OC 558:1; MB 558:1-3
During the Three Weeks, we don't simply mourn; rather, we long for Hashem and experience our deep loneliness
25 Tamuz 5769 | Duration: 15:04
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The 17th of Tamuz, Self-Defense, and "Never Again."
17 Tamuz 5769 | Duration: 12:55
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Do we say VaY'chulu on Yom Tov Erev Shabbos? When and why?
5 Sivan 5769 | Duration: 17:05
OC 268:1,7,9,11; MB 268:1,18-19,23
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The first fruits were brought to and offered at the Temple with much joy and celebration.
4 Sivan 5769 | Duration: 14:12
Bikurim 1:4-10
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First fruits were brought to Jerusalem in a joyous procession.
3 Sivan 5769 | Duration: 16:20
Bikurim 1:1-4
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In addition to the two Shavuot loaves, the bringing of first fruits commenced on Shavuot.
28 Iyar 5769 | Duration: 17:09
Ex. 23:19; Num. 18:13; Deu. 26:1-11; Sefer HaChinuch 606
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From the breads of Shavuot, we learn important lessons about how we should view the role of work and income in our lives.
27 Iyar 5769 | Duration: 17:16
Sefer HaChinuch 307
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An introduction to the "new meal offering" brought on Shavuot.
26 Iyar 5769 | Duration: 15:09
Sefer HaChinuch 307
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A special situation: when Rosh Chodesh Iyar falls on Shabbos, some poskim allow a haircut in honor of the combined Rosh Chodesh Shabbat.
28 Nissan 5769 | Duration: 3:12
OC 493:2; MB 493:5
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When Rosh Chodesh falls on Shabbos, we have a special haftarah and a special musaf.
27 Nissan 5769 | Duration: 14:10
OC 425:1,3; MB 425:1-2,14-15
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A look at the omer as brought at the Beis HaMikdash.
26 Nissan 5769 | Duration: 10:54
Menachot 10
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A look at the omer offering as brought at the Beis HaMikdash.
23 Nissan 5769 | Duration: 15:42
Menachot 10
Finishing up the kitchen. Also: kashering temperatures from the OU.
6 Nissan 5769 | Duration: 15:30
Dedicated for a refuah shleimah for Breina bas Frieda.
Applying libun and hagala to surfaces in the kitchen.
5 Nissan 5769 | Duration: 16:54
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Topics for Rosh Chodesh Nissan: standing for hallel on Rosh Chodesh; sitting for hallel at the seder; eating the Afikomen; introduction to libun.
1 Nissan 5769 | Duration: 14:23
OC 422:7; MB 422:28
Issues in hagala: materials, large utensils, and handles.
29 Adar 5769 | Duration: 17:17
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Buying chometz from a large chain is different from buying from a sole proprietor.
27 Adar 5769 | Duration: 14:36
Igros Moshe OC 4:96
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Issues of chometz she-avar alav ha-Pesach with a sole proprietor.
24 Adar 5769 | Duration: 15:47
Igros Moshe OC 4:96
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An introduction to issues of chometz she-avar alav ha-Pesach.
23 Adar 5769 | Duration: 5:02
Igros Moshe OC 4:96
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Who is believed that they have checked for chometz? Halacha l'ma'aseh for a Pesach rental or hotel.
22 Adar 5769 | Duration: 14:58
OC 437:4; MB 437:15-19
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You rented an apartment that you assume was checked for chometz. If you find out that it wasn't, are you entitled to a discount from the landlord?
21 Adar 5769 | Duration: 17:05
OC 437:3; MB 437:11-14
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If the tenant takes possession after the time for checking for chometz, can he assume that the apartment has been checked?
20 Adar 5769 | Duration: 14:53
OC 437:1-2; MB 437:5-10
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Methods of kinyan (acquiring an apartment); the difference between a sale and a rental.
17 Adar 5769 | Duration: 16:01
OC 437:1; MB 437:2-4
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Renting an apartment for Pesach: the Talmud and Tosefot.
16 Adar 5769 | Duration: 13:51
Pes. 4a; Tos. d.h. "Al HaMaskir livdok", d.h. "Im MiSheMasar HaMafteach"
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If you rent an apartment for Pesach, who is responsible for checking for chometz?
15 Adar 5769 | Duration: 16:14
Pes. 4a; OC 437:1; MB 437:1-2
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It's best not to verbally blot out Haman's name.
13 Adar 5769 | Duration: 8:22
Igros Moshe OC 1:192
Even when we blot out Haman's name during megilla reading, we still have to hear the megilla.
10 Adar 5769 | Duration: 17:37
OC 690:17; MB 690:59-60; Shar HaTziun 690:57; Baer Heitev 690:14; Igros Moshe OC 1:192
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An overview of the halachot of interruptions in kriat shema helps us better understand the halachot of interruptions in the reading of the megilla.
9 Adar 5769 | Duration: 12:37
OC 65:1, 690:17; MB 65:1
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The reading of Parshat Zachor.
7 Adar 5769 | Duration: 15:45
OC 685:2,7; MB 685:6-8,14-16
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If you pause during or interrupt the reading of the Megilla, do you need to start over? NOTE: there are mistakes in this shiur that will be corrected in part 2!
2 Adar 5769 | Duration: 15:24
Mishna Megilla 2:1-2; OC 690:5; MB 690:17-19
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If you have a pasul Megillat Ester, make sure not to read aloud with the ba'al koreh
30 Shevat 5769 | Duration: 11:44
OC 690:4; MB 690:13-16
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Rav Moshe's psak on microphone use with regard to megilla.
29 Shevat 5769 | Duration: 13:57
Igros Moshe OC 4:126
Shabbat Shekalim is in honor of the mechatzit hashekel. What is that mitzvah about?
26 Shevat 5769 | Duration: 18:34
Ex. 30:11-16; Sefer HaChinuch 108
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If you hear the megilla read over a microphone, have you fulfilled your obligation?
25 Shevat 5769 | Duration: 15:45
Igros Moshe OC 2:108
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If the megilla is missing letters, words, or entire verses, can it be used?
24 Shevat 5769 | Duration: 14:16
OC 690:3; MB 690:6-12
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Introduction to the halachot surrounding the public megilla reading.
23 Shevat 5769 | Duration: 15:03
OC 690:1-3; MB 690:1-5
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Fasting on Purim is forbidden, and mourning only be observed in private.
19 Shevat 5769 | Duration: 11:21
OC 686:1, 695:2, 696:3; MB 695:6, 696:8-9
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Be careful not to drink too much at the Purim meal.
18 Shevat 5769 | Duration: 14:48
Meg. 7b; OC 695:1-2; MB 698:4
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Selichos for Asara b'Tevet focus on three tragedies that occured during the month.
10 Tevet 5769 | Duration: 9:35
II Kings 25
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A brief history of the events that brought about the first downfall of Yerushalayim. What caused the Jewish people to lose the Holy City, and what can we learn from those events about what is taking place in Eretz Yisroel today?
9 Tevet 5769 | Duration: 15:11
2 Kings 16-24
In memory of Tamar Rivkah bas Sheur Zalman on the occasion of her yahrzeit.
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We can put aside wax Chanukah candles to light olive oil instead. Can we put aside one sefer Torah to read from another?
2 Tevet 5769 | Duration: 14:11
Igros Moshe OC 2:37
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Most of us don't light outside today. Where should we light?
29 Kislev 5769 | Duration: 20:00
Igros Moshe OC 4:125; Shar HaTziun 671:42
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If one day's supply of oil burned for eight days, then there were only seven miraculous days -- the first day's supply was what was found. So why eight days of Chanukah instead of seven?
27 Kislev 5769 | Duration: 9:24
BY OC 470:1
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What does it mean when we say in the Chanukah: story that "there was only one jug of 'pure' oil?
25 Kislev 5769 | Duration: 10:27
BY OC 470:1
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Why do we start praying for rain based on a secular date?
6 Kislev 5769 | Duration: 14:57
Taanit 9a; BY OC 117:1
If you skip a pasuk or perek during Hallel, do you need to go back and correct your mistake? If so, how?
1 Kislev 5769 | Duration: 6:36
OC 422:6; MB 422:26-27
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The mitzvah of hakhel: the gathering of all of the Jewish people every seven years to listen to the king read the Torah.
18 Tishrei 5769 | Duration: 14:39
Sefer HaChinuch 612
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The mitzvah of hakhel: the gathering of all of the Jewish people every seven years to listen to the king read the Torah.
17 Tishrei 5769 | Duration: 16:05
Sefer HaChinuch 612
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If you forget to put your schach on, can a non-Jew put it on for you on Yom Tov? Also: does your sukkah need a mezuzah?
14 Tishrei 5769 | Duration: 16:27
MB 626:20-21
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A solid roof over the sukkah renders the sukkah pasul, but what about a roof that opens? Is there a way to deal with a tree?
11 Tishrei 5769 | Duration: 16:25
OC 626:1-3; MB 626:1-2,18-19
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On Erev Yom Kippur, selichot are brief, and other sections of shacharit are skipped as well.
9 Tishrei 5769 | Duration: 10:30
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A detailed look at the structure and content of the selichot for the 4th of the 10 days of teshuva.
8 Tishrei 5769 | Duration: 14:11
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Understanding the structure of selichot enhances our appreciation thereof.
4 Tishrei 5769 | Duration: 5:50
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The heart of the selichot service is the recitation of the 13 attributes, as given to Moshe on Mt. Sinai.
26 Elul 5768 | Duration: 10:09
Rosh HaShanah 17b
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What are a child's obligations with regard to Yom Kippur and the Teshuva process? Does an adult need to do teshuva for the indiscretions of his or her youth? What about a ba'al teshuva?
5 Elul 5768 | Duration: 17:19
OC 343:1 (Rama); MB 343:6; Ch"A 66; Yoma 8:4
The significance of Tisha b'Av goes beyond fasting and even beyond mourning. What are we to learn from Tisha b'Av?
7 Av 5768 | Duration: 13:17
Ch"A 133:1;135:16
Summary and overview of all the special aspects of Shabbos Erev Tisha b'Av.
5 Av 5768 | Duration: 15:23
Ch"A 135:23
On motzei shabbos erev Tisha b'Av, we cannot drink wine. How do we make havdala?
4 Av 5768 | Duration: 15:22
OC 556; MB 556:1-5
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On Shabbos, the third meal usual extends past sunset into the night; on Erev Tisha b'Av, we begin fasting at sunset. So what do we do when Erev Tisha b'Av falls on Shabbos?
29 Tamuz 5768 | Duration: 16:05
OC 552:10;553:2; MB 552:23-24;553:6-7
28 Tamuz 5768 | Duration: 14:51
OC 551:9;553:2,12; MB 553:8-10,12
In general, we don't launder or wear clean clothes, take haircuts, or wash during the nine days. What about lichvod shabbat?
27 Tamuz 5768 | Duration: 15:34
OC 551:3,16; MB 551:32,95-97
On Shabbos Rosh Chodesh Menachem Av, do we read the haftarah for Rosh Chodesh or for the Tlat d'Puranuta? Also: the brachot for the haftorah and musaf on Shabbos Rosh Chodesh.
26 Tamuz 5768 | Duration: 13:20
OC 425:1-3; MB 425:8,15; OC 284:2; MB 284:4; OC 428:8
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Overview and summary of the history and halachot of the Three Weeks
14 Tamuz 5768 | Duration: 5:01
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We make havdala following Yom Tov, but we don't include the candle or spices. Why?
3 Sivan 5768 | Duration: 15:13
OC 491:1; MB 491:1-2; OC 298:1; MB 298:1
Staying awak all night on Shavuos may compensate for our oversleeping when the Torah was given. Also: handling the morning blessings for those who haven't slept.
1 Sivan 5768 | Duration: 10:26
OC 494:1; MB 494:1
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We must always regard mitzvot respectfully, never putting ourselves above a mitzvah.
20 Iyar 5768 | Duration: 16:04
Ch"A 68:2
Introduction to chinuch: a look at Kiddush Lavana and Kriat Shema.
8 Iyar 5768 | Duration: 14:37
MB 426:1; OC 70:2; MB 70:6-9; Sha'ar HaTziun 70:7
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Kiddush Lavana customs are all about the joy of the relationship between Hashem and His people, and the joy associated with Kiddush Lavana reflects this relationship.
7 Iyar 5768 | Duration: 13:24
OC 426:2,4; MB 426:14-16,21
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Kiddush Lavana is a time of joy, and many of its halachot and customs reflect this. So can a mourner say Kiddush Lavana? We are supposed to enjoy the light of the moon as part of the reason for the blessing, but do we look at the moon while reciting Kiddush Lavana?
4 Iyar 5768 | Duration: 15:32
OC 426:2; MB 426:11-14
Kiddush Lavana is ideally said on Motzei Shabbos or Motzei Yom Tov. What about after a fast day? This shiur discusses Yom Kippur, Tisha B'Av, Asara B'Tevet, Ta'anit Ester, and other Taaniot.
3 Iyar 5768 | Duration: 17:18
OC 426:2; MB 426:7-11; Beur Halacha d.h. "v'Lo kodem Yom HaKippurim"
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What are the earliest and latest dates in the monthly lunar cycle when Kiddush Levana can be recited? Why?
2 Iyar 5768 | Duration: 14:41
OC 426:3-4; MB 426:17-20
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The ideal time for Kiddush Lavana is Motzei Shabbos -- within reason. Also: a brief summary of the works of Rav Yosef Caro, plus a bit of angeology.
1 Iyar 5768 | Duration: 15:02
OC 426:2-3; MB 426:4-6,18
L'ilui nishmat Moshe ben Hirsh on the occasion of his yahrzeit.
Who is obligated to recite Kiddush Levana? Do you have to see the moon to say it? When is it said?
30 Nissan 5768 | Duration: 14:09
OC 426:1; MB 426:1-3
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Introduction to Kiddush Levana -- the mitzvah of sanctifying the new moon.
28 Nissan 5768 | Duration: 16:45
OC 428:2; MB 428:3; OC 426:1; MB 426:1
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The "Ot-Bosh" of Pesach is one of the many wonders of the Jewish Calendar.
26 Nissan 5768 | Duration: 9:16
OC 428:3; MB 428:5
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Why do we eat eggs at the seder? Why is there an egg on the seder plate?
6 Nissan 5768 | Duration: 15:48
Pesachim 10:3; OC 476:2; MB 476:11-12; OC 473:4; MB 473:22-23
Dedicated for a refuah shleimah for Breina bas Frieda.
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If you forget to make up for havdala in the second bracha, you have additional opportunities through the meal, the seder, and beyond. Also: washing hands for kiddush.
5 Nissan 5768 | Duration: 14:04
OC 473:1; MB 473:5-9
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If you forget to make Havdala in Kiddush, how do you make up for your ommission?
4 Nissan 5768 | Duration: 15:43
OC 473:1; MB 473:4
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The Kiddush of Pesach on Motzei Shabbos is special in that it includes both Shehechiyanu and Havdala.
3 Nissan 5768 | Duration: 15:16
OC 473:1; MB 473:1,3
Dedicated as a zechut l'ilui nishmat Shaul ben Chana z"l for a refuah shleimah for Breina bas Frieda.
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In the middle of the Pesach Seder, we recite Hallel; in the middle of Hallel, we interrupt to eat. How can we interrupt Hallel in the middle? Also: There are two special changes in Maariv for Pesach: many communities recite Hallel, and there is no Kiddush in shul.
2 Nissan 5768 | Duration: 11:58
OC 487:3-4; Pesachim 10:1; MB 487:10,16
Dedicated for a refuah shleimah for Breina bas Frieda and Tamar bat Sigalit.
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The special evening prayers for Erev Pesach.
28 Adar II 5768 | Duration: 16:36
OC 487:1; Brachot 4:5; MB 487:1-9
Dedicated for a refuah shleimah for Breina bas Frieda.
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Who was Ahashveirosh who made a 180-day party? Why is it important that he sat on his throne in Shushan, his capitol city; isn't that what all kings do?
12 Adar II 5768 | Duration: 14:58
Est. 1:1; Targum, ad loc.
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An introduction to the first few verses of the Megilla as an example of the rabbinic exegetic process.
11 Adar II 5768 | Duration: 14:00
Est. 1:1; Rashi, Ebn Ezra, Rishon LeTzion, Targum, ad loc.
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If you must be away for Purim such that you won't have an opportunity to hear the megilla at the right time, what should you do?
10 Adar II 5768 | Duration: 13:45
OC 688:7-8; MB 688:19-23
When Shushan Purim falls on Shabbos, Jews in walled cities celebrate Purim for three days!
9 Adar II 5768 | Duration: 15:43
OC 688:6; MB 688:14-18
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A dweller of a walled city who goes to a village for Purim or vice versa... when does he read the Megilla? Also: Two Biblical walled cities of questionable status.
6 Adar II 5768 | Duration: 13:51
II Sam. 20:14; Judges 16:2; OC 688:5; MB 688:12-13
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Halachot for situations when you are unsure whether to observer Purim on the 14th or 15th of Adar, including questionably walled cities, and an introduction to people who travel to or from walled cities for Purim.
5 Adar II 5768 | Duration: 16:13
OC 688:4-5; MB 688:9-12; Beur Halacha d.h. "Ben ir she'halach l'krach"
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The status of various cities -- modern Jerusalem, Shushan, Jaffa, Tiberias, Hebron, and more.
4 Adar II 5768 | Duration: 14:08
OC 688:2-3; MB 688:5-8
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Most of us celebrate Purim on the fourteenth of Adar, but certain cities, like Shushan, celebrate on the fifteenth.
3 Adar II 5768 | Duration: 14:32
Est. 9:17-23; OC 688:1; MB 688:1,3-4
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The halachic implications of the added month in a leap year: Bar Mitzvah, bechor, rentals, mourning, korbanot, and more.
2 Adar II 5768 | Duration: 9:36
OC 55:9; Erchin 31b; Bava Me. 102a; YD 391:2; Shach YD 57:43
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During a leap year, just how long is a "year," and what are the halachic implications of the added month?
28 Adar I 5768 | Duration: 15:12
Bava Me. 102a; Lev. 25:30; Deu. 15:20; Erchin 31b; Tosefta Parah 1; Ned. 63a; Shach YD 227:15
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How do we record the date in halachic documents during the two months of Adar in a leap year? What about the two days of Rosh Chodesh? Also: a general overview of the Jewish Calendar.
6 Adar I 5768 | Duration: 9:15
OC 427:1; MB 427:1-3
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In a leap year, are there any customs associated with Purim Katan, the 14th and 15th of Adar I?
5 Adar I 5768 | Duration: 9:30
OC 697:1; MB 697:3-5; Shaarei Teshuva 697:2
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In a leap year, are events observed in Adar 1 or Adar 2?
30 Shevat 5768 | Duration: 9:24
OC 697:1; MB 697:1-3 Shaar HaTziun 697:2
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Choosing whole matzos from among broken matzos is a problem of borrer that presents itself every Pesach.
29 Shevat 5768 | Duration: 4:45
Ch"A Hil. Shabbos 16:14
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The order of the Torah reading, the reason for four aliyot, and the division of the aliyot on Rosh Chodesh.
29 Shevat 5768 | Duration: 9:30
OC 423:1-2; MB 423:1-3
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What if you accidentally include ya'aleh v'yavo in a weekday amidah?
29 Tevet 5768 | Duration: 14:57
OC 108:12; MB 108:37-38
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If ya'aleh v'yavo is forgotten on Rosh Chodesh at mincha, can you make up for it in the following ma'ariv?
26 Tevet 5768 | Duration: 12:57
OC 108:11; MB 108:34-36
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One who forgets aneinu on a fast day does not go back to insert it. But the halacha is quite different for an individual as compared to the shaliach tzibbur.
9 Tevet 5768 | Duration: 14:55
OC 119:4; MB 119:16-19
In memory of Tamar Rivkah bas Sheur Zalman on the occasion of her yahrzeit.
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On the eigth day of Chanukah, we read "Zot Chanukah", the dedication of the mishkan, including the lighting of the menorah. There is more to this then the obvious similarity of the events.
3 Tevet 5768 | Duration: 8:51
OC 684:1; Num. 7:22-8:4; Rashi, Num. 8:1; Yalkut Shimoni B'ha'alotcha 247:719
In memory of Moshe ben Chaim on the occasion of his 36th yahrzeit.
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On Rosh Chodesh Chanukah, we read from two sifrei Torah. But how do we divide up the aliyot between Rosh Chodesh and Chanukah? Also: what if we accidentally take out only one sefer Torah or begin reading from the wrong sefer Torah?
1 Tevet 5768 | Duration: 6:33
OC 684:3; MB 684:12-18; Beur Halacha d.h. "v'Im Ta'ah; v'Im Tzarich"
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Oils and wicks that are prohibited for shabbos candles are permissible for Chanukah candles. What is the difference between Chanukah and shabbos that we treat the halacha of their candles differently?
25 Kislev 5768 | Duration: 14:25
OC 673:1; MB 673:1
While we don't know exactly when Yosef was sold into slavery, there are hints that he was sold on Chanukah.
19 Kislev 5768 | Duration: 13:16
Gen. 37:24-26; Shabb. 22a; Sofrim 18:3; Ps. 30; Mal. 3:14
Birkat HaMazon on shabbos when Rosh Chodesh falls on Sunday (part 2). Do we include r'tzei for shabbos, Ya'aleh v'Yavo for Rosh Chodesh, or both?
28 Cheshvan 5768 | Duration: 15:10
OC 188:10; MB 188:33-34
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When Rosh Chodesh falls on Sunday, there is a special haftara reading. Also: Birkat HaMazon on shabbos when Rosh Chodesh falls on Sunday (part 1).
27 Cheshvan 5768 | Duration: 8:33
OC 425:2; MB 425:9; OC 188:10; MB 188:32
Why was the Haftara for Rosh Chodesh on Shabbos chosen?
30 Tishrei 5768 | Duration: 6:57
OC 625:1; MB 625:6-8; Isa. 66:23
When Rosh Chodesh falls on Shabbos we add Ya'aleh v'Yavo, read a special Rosh Chodesh Maftir, and recite a special haftara.
29 Tishrei 5768 | Duration: 9:03
OC 625:1; MB 625:1-5
Dedicated in memory of Shnuer Zalman ben Shlomo on the occasion of his yahrzeit.
The Sukkot decorations stay on the sukkah walls until after Shmini Atzeret. Why? Also: the prayer for leaving the sukkah for the last time; preparing on Yom Tov for shabbos.
21 Tishrei 5768 | Duration: 14:54
OC 667:1; MB 667:1-6
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It is forbidden to smell the hadas but permitted to smell the etrog. What is the difference between them, and what is the prohibition about?
19 Tishrei 5768 | Duration: 15:18
Sukkah 9a; Lev. 23:34; Sukkah 37b
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Why do we wave an Etrog on Sukkos? How do we know that the "pre etz hadar" is an Etrog?
18 Tishrei 5768 | Duration: 15:21
Sukkah 35a; Lev. 23:40; Onkoles, Ramban, ad loc.; Gen. 3:6; Onkoles, ad loc.; Gen. 2:9; Onkoles, ad loc.
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After Yom Kippur, we rush to do several mitzvot, among them building the sukkah. We also leave out tachnun as the days until Sukkos have a quasi Yom Tov status. What is the connection between these themes?
13 Tishrei 5768 | Duration: 11:51
OC 624:5; MB 624:18-19; OC 625:1; MB 625:2; I Kings 7-8
Dedicated as a zechut for a refuah shleima for Moshe ben Ester Ruchel.
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We eliminate several prayers on Erev Yom Kippur, including LaMinatzeach, Mizmor L'Todah, and Tachnun -- though each is eliminated for a different reason. Slichot are shortened and Avinu Malkeinu is skipped.
7 Tishrei 5768 | Duration: 7:57
OC 604:2; MB 604:3-5
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Most of us eat on the day before Yom Kippur to prepare ourselves for the upcoming fast. But it is actually a mitzvah to eat on Erev Yom Kippur. Why is that?
6 Tishrei 5768 | Duration: 15:39
OC 604:1; MB 604:1-2
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What is an Eruv Tavshilin? When, why, and how do we make an Eruv Tavshilin? Isn't this just a "legal loophole" -- if cooking is forbidden, how does the Eruv help, and if it is permitted, what is the point of the Eruv?
29 Elul 5767 | Duration: 18:43
Ex. 12:16; Pes. 46b
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Join Rav Dovid for a corporate "Lunch and Learn" discussion on relating to the High Holidays in our modern times. What makes the Yomim Noraim relevant for us today? Is this just a bunch of "New Year's Resolutions" that, like all other such resolutions, will be forgotten within days of Yom Kippur? How should we relate to Rosh HaShanah, and why do these Holidays occur back-to-back on the calendar?
28 Elul 5767 | Duration: 51:47
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Also: The Rama encourages us to do teshuva and recommends that we read the Iggeret HaTeshuva of Rabbeinu Yonah each day.
24 Elul 5767 | Duration: 15:36
OC 603:1; MB 603:1-2
Dedicated as a zechut for a refuah shleima for Yeshua Yaakov ben Froma.
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Haircuts, clean clothes, mikveh, trips to the cemetery, and tzedakah.
23 Elul 5767 | Duration: 7:28
OC 581:4; MB 581:25-27
The Ba'al HaTurim brings down remez and sod to tell us why we recite selichot prior to Rosh HaShanah.
23 Elul 5767 | Duration: 2:29
Deu. 30:6; Ba'al HaTurim ad.loc.; Ps. 27:13
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Selichot should be recited even without a minyan, though the 13 attributes are omitted. All of the Rosh HaShanah prayers -- including selichot -- should be prepared in advance so that they can be recited comfortably in shul. The goal is to focus on davening, not on trying to read the tefilla.
22 Elul 5767 | Duration: 13:48
OC 581:1; MB 581:4; OC 100:1; MB 100:3
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Why do selichot always start on Saturday night? Why are selichot said so early in the morning, and without tallis and tefillin? Why does the chazan where a tallis?
21 Elul 5767 | Duration: 12:58
OC 581:1; MB 581:5-7
Some people fast every Erev Rosh Chodesh for Yom Kippur Katan. What's it all about?
29 Av 5767 | Duration: 9:56
OC 417:1; MB 417:4
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Why do we recite L'David Ori during the entire month of Elul? And why is the season of teshuva so long?
26 Av 5767 | Duration: 14:07
Siddur HaGra
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Customs of Elul: selichot, shofar, and Hashem Ori.
25 Av 5767 | Duration: 11:08
OC 581:1; MB 581:1-3
There are leniencies in the restrictions regarding haircuts during the three weeks for mourners just coming out of shloshim and for children's clothing. Also: avoiding the evil forces that lurk about during the three weeks.
8 Av 5767 | Duration: 11:05
OC 551:14-15,18; MB 551:81-87
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Kiddush Levana is a time of joy, so it is delayed until after Tisha B'Av. Meat and wine are not eaten during the Nine Days, but what about at a seudat mitzvah?
5 Av 5767 | Duration: 15:14
OC 551:8,10; MB 551:54-55,63-78
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An overview of all the halachot appertaining to the Nine Days from Rosh Chodesh Av until Tisha B'Av, plus the details on laundering, new clothes, and freshly-pressed clothes.
2 Av 5767 | Duration: 16:12
OC 551:6; MB 551:44-45
Many tragedies befell the Jewish people in the month of Av, from the sin of the spies to the death of Aharon HaCohen.
1 Av 5767 | Duration: 7:39
OC 580:1-2; MB 580:3
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The tlata d'puranuta -- three calamaties.
17 Tamuz 5767 | Duration: 1:15
If you are awake all night, does one say Birkot HaTorah the following morning? What if you slept a little? What if you wake up to learn in the middle of the night -- are brachot required prior to learning? Halachah l'ma'aseh for Shavuot.
5 Sivan 5767 | Duration: 15:56
OC 47:12-13; MB 47:28-33
If Lag B'Omer falls on Sunday, there are some leniencies available for Ashkenazim with regard to haircuts on Erev Shabbos.
12 Iyar 5767 | Duration: 9:14
OC 493:1-2; MB 493:5-6,8-9
In memory of Mendel Meyer ben Motel on the occasion of his Yahrzeit and for a refuah shleimah for Chaim Bear ben Perel Yitta.
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The same principle with regard to doubt -- that it takes thirty days to establish a new habit -- can also be used to resolve doubts by establishing a new habit with regard to saying tal or geshem.
6 Iyar 5767 | Duration: 14:30
OC 114:9; MB 114:40-44
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We get so used to the words of the amidah and have such poor focus on our tefillah that sometimes, perhaps even often, we don't know whether we said tal or geshem. What is the halacha in such a case?
5 Iyar 5767 | Duration: 15:51
OC 114:8; MB 114:35-38
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The fasts of BaHa"B are held twice a year following both Pesach and Sukkos. This shiur explores the reasons behind the fasts and brings out the relevant halachot of BaHa"B.
2 Iyar 5767 | Duration: 22:34
OC 492:1; Tur 492; BY 492; MB 492:1-6
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On Rosh Chodesh, Ashkenazic Jews add the Musaf Rosh Chodesh to the reading of the morning korbanot. Why? Are shabbos and Yom Tov the same or different? How and why?
1 Iyar 5767 | Duration: 12:10
OC 48:1; MB 48:1-5
In memory of Moshe ben Hirsh on the occasion of his Yahrzeit and in memory of Minna bas Avraham on the occasion of her Yahrzeit.
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On Rosh Chodesh, Ashkenazic Jews add the Musaf Rosh Chodesh to the reading of the morning korbanot. Why? Are shabbos and Yom Tov the same or different? How and why?
30 Nissan 5767 | Duration: 12:16
OC 421:1; OC 48:1; MB 421:1; MB 48:6; Shaarei Teshuva 48:*
If you add Morid HaGeshem when you shouldn't you need to correct the error. But how do you correct it? That depends on several variables -- whether you added geshem on purpose or by accident and when you realize your mistake.
29 Nissan 5767 | Duration: 15:29
OC 114:4,7-8; MB 114:19-24
Dedicated for a refuah shleima for Saritte bat Aliza Sali
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Overview and summary of the various halachot regarding Sefirat HaOmer.
28 Nissan 5767 | Duration: 14:13
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If you accidentally add or forget "Morid HaTal", you generally need not correct the error. Why not? What if you request tal by accident in barech aleinu?
25 Nissan 5767 | Duration: 13:43
OC 114:3-4; MB 114:10,12-15,17-19
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Many of the dinim of ta'aruvos come into play with regard to chometz on Pesach. This chevruta shiur provides an overview of bitul chometz.
25 Nissan 5767 | Duration: 1:01:15
OC 447; MB, Tur, and BY ad loc.
After musaf of the first day of Pesach, we stop davening for rain in the amidah. What if you ask for rain by accident?
24 Nissan 5767 | Duration: 12:01
OC 117:2-3; MB 117:14; Beur Halacha d.h. "HaTzrichim Matar"
Even after Pesach has ended, there are still chometz prohibitions that we must be concerned about. Chometz owned by a Jew during Pesach becomes permanently forbidden. But what if a non-Jew gives it to you? Leaves it in your home?
23 Nissan 5767 | Duration: 20:32
OC 448:1-3,5; MB 448:3-9
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Does each of the four cups require its own brocha rishona? Brocha achrona? Why or why not?
11 Nisan 5767 | Duration: 14:34
OC 474:1; MB 474:1-5
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The shabbos before Pesach is known as "The Great Shabbos -- Shabbat HaGadol. Why is it called "Great", and what are the customs associated with this special shabbos?
10 Nisan 5767 | Duration: 13:08
Ex. 12:1-20; OC 430:1; MB 430:1-2; Mal. 3:23
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Are women obligated to drink the four cups of wine? What about the rest of the seder obligations? What is a child's role at the seder?
9 Nisan 5767 | Duration: 14:43
OC 472:14-16; MB 472:44-45,50
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The general rule: use the best wine you can afford.
8 Nisan 5767 | Duration: 13:05
OC 472:10-13; MB 472:35-42
Why do we drink four cups of wine? How much wine should you drink?
7 Nisan 5767 | Duration: 13:11
Ex. 6:6-8; OC 472:8-9; MB 472:24-27,34
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If one forgets to lean at the seder, is he required to go back, or has he fulfilled his mitzvah nonetheless?
4 Nisan 5767 | Duration: 16:00
OC 472:7; MB 472:20-23
Does a child recline in front of his father to whom he is required to show honor? What about a student in front of his Rabbi?
3 Nisan 5767 | Duration: 13:36
OC 472:5-6; MB 472:14-19
Dedicated for a refuah shleima for Aliza Sali bas Tzipora
Do women lean at the seder? What about mourners?
2 Nisan 5767 | Duration: 8:16
OC 472:4; MB 472:12-13
At the seder, we all lean to the left, even those who are left-handed. Why?
1 Nisan 5767 | Duration: 9:27
OC 472:3; MB 472:9-12
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The seder table is set with one's finest of everything. The Maharil would even decorate his seder table with non-kosher plates and cups!
29 Adar 5767 | Duration: 9:07
OC 472:2; MB 472:6-8
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We start the seder immediately after dark, in part to make sure the kids are awake.
26 Adar 5767 | Duration: 15:15
OC 472:1; MB 472:1-5; Shaar HaTziun 472:2
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Keilim used with chometz that cannot be cleaned properly or that contain more than a kazayit of chometz must be given to a non-Jew. Also: toasters, cat litter made from dried corn, and the difference between Listerene and beer shampoo.
25 Adar 5767 | Duration: 12:58
OC 442:11; MB 442:51
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Chometz dispersed around the house and non-food chometz, including beer shampoo, buckwheat pillows, and beanbags.
24 Adar 5767 | Duration: 17:01
OC 442:8-9; MB 442:36,38,42
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What are we required to clean, what to we clean out of legitimate chumra, what is "customary" to clean, and what is just plain foolish? Halachic guidelines to follow in Pesach cleaning.
23 Adar 5767 | Duration: 17:14
OC 442:6-7; MB 442:28,39
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Ink and other non-foods containing chometz are not an issue to own or use, so long as the chometz was mixed in prior to Pesach. Beer, booze, and other foods, even with just a taste of chomeetz are completely forbidden.
22 Adar 5767 | Duration: 9:21
OC 442:10,5; MB 442:44-45,24
Chometz medications, glues, and starch in clothes.
19 Adar 5767 | Duration: 15:37
OC 442:3-4; MB 442:13-17,20-21,23
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Bread that is so rotten that a dog wouldn't eat it is no longer chometz. But can we own it on Pesach?
18 Adar 5767 | Duration: 9:44
OC 442:2; MB 442:9-12; Shaar HaTziun 442:19
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The different categories of ta'arovet chometz and chometz nukshe.
17 Adar 5767 | Duration: 15:52
OC 442:1; MB 442:4-5
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Is it permitted to own mixtures of chometz on Pesach -- for example, beer, wheat-based paste, and paper mache? What is chometz nukshe, and is its din the same or different?
16 Adar 5767 | Duration: 14:57
OC 442:1; MB 442:1-2
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Is it permitted to own mixtures of chometz on Pesach -- for example, beer, wheat-based paste, and paper mache?
15 Adar 5767 | Duration: 10:21
OC 442:1
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What if you forget al hanissim in birkat hamazon? Also: what if Purim falls before or after shabbos and your meal begins in the day and continues into the night -- can you say both al hanissim and r'tzei?
12 Adar 5767 | Duration: 15:47
OC 695:3; MB 695:15
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Matanot L'Evyonim and Mishloach Manot are mitzvot that enhance the communal joy of Purim and increase the loving brotherhood of all Jews for each other.
10 Adar 5767 | Duration: 14:48
OC 694:4; MB 694:12-13; OC 695:4; MB 695:18-27
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The obligations of half-slaves, androginus, and tumtum; reading megilla without a minyan: odd situations that demonstrate the halachic importance of hearing the megilla read.
9 Adar 5767 | Duration: 13:00
OC 689:3-5; MB 689:9,14-15
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Is the obligation to read the Megilla, or is the obligation to hear it read? Is the obligation the same for men and women? Can women read the megilla in public? Can women read it for men?
5 Adar 5767 | Duration: 14:35
OC 689:2; MB 689:4-7; Shaar HaTziun 689:7
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Megilla is so important that we put aside (almost) any other mitzvah to read the megilla -- even a mitzvah d'oraita.
4 Adar 5767 | Duration: 14:35
OC 687:2; MB 687:7,10-12
Also: what if you forget to read one of the four parshiyot?
20 Shevat 5767 | Duration: 19:20
Ex. 30:11-16; Meg. 29b; OC 685:1; MB 685:2
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In general, we omit tachanun on holidays and at mincha on the day prior to the holiday, though there are exceptions.
14 Shevat 5767 | Duration: 8:07
OC 131:6; MB 131:30-34
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Prior to Rosh Chodesh and other events that come less frequently than once a month, we prepare the prayers in order to recite them fluently.
28 Tevet 5767 | Duration: 14:51
OC 100:1; MB 100:1-3; Shaarei Teshuva 100:2
The 8th and 9th of Tevet are among the lesser known fast days that are, in general, publicly observed.
8 Tevet 5767 | Duration: 10:51
OC 580:1-2; MB 580:13
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In general, when we rise for the amidah we turn toward Jerusalem, which in the US means facing East. But we may also face South -- toward the Menorah, or North, toward the Table. Just what is this directionality about?
5 Tevet 5767 | Duration: 11:50
Bava Batra 25b; OC 94:1-2; MB 94:1-2
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On Erev Shabbos -- and even on a weekday -- one should take care not to place Chanukah candles where they may be blown out by the wind.
1 Tevet 5767 | Duration: 8:32
OC 680:1-2; MB 680:1,3-4
What is the Torah reading for Chanukah and why? What do we read on shabbos? Rosh Chodesh?
29 Kislev 5767 | Duration: 11:09
OC 684:1-2; MB 684:1-2,5,7
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Chanukah is a holiday of thanks and praise expressed by, among other things, the daily recitation of Hallel.
28 Kislev 5767 | Duration: 8:12
OC 683:1; MB 683:1
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Why doesn't al hanisim mention the nes of the oil? Adding al hanissim to birkat hamazon and the amidah; what if you forget al hanissim?
27 Kislev 5767 | Duration: 13:42
OC 682:1-2; MB 682:1-4,6
Today, we in the US generally don't put our Chanukah candles outside. But they should be placed in a window nonetheless. Where is the best place to put them?
24 Kislev 5767 | Duration: 14:48
OC 671:6,8; MB 671:26-28,30,50,54
Dedicated for zechus for the release of captive Israeli soldiers.
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When lighting Chanukah candles before Shabbos, it is best to daven Mincha first -- especially if it's the first night. Why? And what if you can't?
22 Kislev 5767 | Duration: 15:37
OC 672:1; OC 679:1; MB 679:1-2; Shaar HaTzium 679:7
Dedicated for chizuk for Oritte bat Aliza.
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Where is the best place to light your Chanukah candles?
21 Kislev 5767 | Duration: 13:03
OC 671:5; MB 671:21,24-25
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Each Chanukah candle must be separate and distinct, and all must stand in a row, none more or less important than another.
20 Kislev 5767 | Duration: 13:16
OC 671:4; MB 671:14-15,18-19
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Chanukah has mystical origins that go all the way back to Creation. In fact, Chanukah is woven into the very fabric of the universe.
18 Kislev 5767 | Duration: 16:21
Midrash Tanhuma B'ha'alatcha 5; Gen. 32:25; Rashi to Gen. 32:25; Chul. 91a; Av.Zar. 8a; Gen. 1:3; Rashi to Gen. 1:4; Num. 33:29; Chag. 12a
Dedicated in honor of Rabbi Joseph Hager.
Why is Chanukah the only holiday where there is no festive meal? What does the joy of Chanukah celebrate?
16 Kislev 5767 | Duration: 13:15
OC 670:2; MB 670:6,9
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Various lesser-known aspects of Chanukah: prohibitions on eulogies and fasting; women's freedom from work while the candles are burning; the courageous acts of Yehudit, the daughter of Yochanan the High Priest, and more.
15 Kislev 5767 | Duration: 16:14
OC 670:1-3; MB 670:3-5,7,10,12
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The introduction to Chanukah as brought in the Mishnah Brurah.
14 Kislev 5767 | Duration: 12:50
OC 670:1; MB 670:1
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The shaliach tzibbur generally goes back to make up for a missed ya'alei v'yavo, though he would not repeat the entire amidah. Why not? What does he do instead?
1 Kislev 5767 | Duration: 9:05
OC 126:3; MB 126:13
An individual who forgets Ya'alei v'Yavo can fulfill his obligation along with the shaliach tzibur... or can he?
30 Cheshvan 5767 | Duration: 7:12
OC 124:10; MB 124:39-40
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On the shabbos before Rosh Chodesh, we announce the upcoming month. Also, if Rosh Chodesh falls on Sunday, we read a special haftarah on Shabbos.
28 Tishrei 5767 | Duration: 7:48
OC 417; MB 417:1
What to do if you leave out (or aren't sure if you said) mashiv haruach, with all the sources and all the details.
26 Tishrei 5767 | Duration: 12:14
OC 114:5-9; MB 114:28-31,33; Beiur Halacha d.h. "B'lo chatima"; Baer Heiteiv 114:14
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The kahal does not begin to say mashiv haruach until it has been announced. But what if you don't hear it?
25 Tishrei 5767 | Duration: 7:05
OC 114:2; MB 114:4,5,8,9
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Topics covered: Why do we begin mashiv haruach on Shmini Atzeret? Why do we say it in the second brocha, the brocha of gevurot? What if you leave out mashiv haruach by accident?
24 Tishrei 5767 | Duration: 7:15
OC 114:1; MB 114:1-2
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Sukkos is at the same time our most universal and most particularistic Holiday. How can this be? What is the meaning of Sukkos for a non-Jew?
21 Tishrei 5767 | Duration: 56:21
Num 29:12-34; Sukkah 55b; Zech. 14:16; Av.Zar. 3a; Lev. 23:40; Gen. 3:6; Gen. 1:11
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What does it mean to "dwell" in the Sukkah? In brief, we live in the Sukkah as we live in our homes the rest of the year... though in practice, it's a bit more complicated...
19 Tishrei 5767 | Duration: 9:59
OC 639:1; MB 639:2,4,6,9
Can you borrow a sukkah? Share one? What if you steal a sukkah?
18 Tishrei 5767 | Duration: 10:36
OC 637:2-3; MB 637:5-9
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There is a mitzvah to feel happy on Sukkos. How can Hashem command us to feel joy!?
17 Tishrei 5767 | Duration: 6:03
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Can you put up a sukkah on chol hamoed? What about on Yom Tov?
17 Tishrei 5767 | Duration: 7:08
OC 637:1; MB 637:1-4
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Like all our Holidays, Sukkos has an element of chinuch: buy a lulav for your kids if they can wave it.
14 Tishrei 5767 | Duration: 12:56
OC 657; MB and Biur Halacha ad. locum.
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For a mitzvah aseh, one should be prepared to spend up to 1/5 of his assets. But to avoid a lo ta'aseh? Be prepared to give up everything.
13 Tishrei 5767 | Duration: 8:59
OC 656:1
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The Talmud learns that we should spend up to 1/3 extra for a beautiful etrog. How do we apply this halacha?
12 Tishrei 5767 | Duration: 13:13
Bava Kama 9a; OC 656:1; MB 656:4
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Why do we dwell in sukkos for seven days? And why this time of year?
11 Tishrei 5767 | Duration: 9:25
OC 625:1; MB 625:1
On the day before Rosh HaShanah, we do not say tachanun nor blow shofar.
28 Elul 5766 | Duration: 2:44
OC 581:3; MB 581:24
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Why all the different and repeated shofar blasts? It confuses the Soton.
27 Elul 5766 | Duration: 4:49
Rosh HaShanah 16a
On Rosh HaShanah, all people pass before Hashem for His review and judgement.
26 Elul 5766 | Duration: 5:27
Rosh HaShanah 16a; Rosh HaShanah 18a
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The selichos are a sublime petition for forgiveness. Their origin? From the Heavens themselves.
25 Elul 5766 | Duration: 2:27
Rosh HaShanah 17b
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Both the chazan and ba'al tokea (shofar blower) must be Torah observant, married, and over age 30.
22 Elul 5766 | Duration: 12:13
OC 581:1; MB 581:2,5,11-13
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What is the impact of Teshuva on a Jew's portion of Olam HaBa?
14 Elul 5766 | Duration: 7:36
MT Teshuva 3:5
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The Rambam's famous understanding of the call of the shofar -- "Awake, sleepers, from your slumber!"
13 Elul 5766 | Duration: 13:37
MT Teshuva 3:4-5
In memory of Chaya Sarah bas Micha'el HaLevi on the occasion of her yahrzeit.
The books are open: the Book of Life for the righteous and the Book of Death for the wicked; the rest of us hang in the balance.
12 Elul 5766 | Duration: 11:42
MT Teshuva 3:3-4; Rosh HaShanah 16b
Dedicated for a refuah shleimah for Mori v'Rabi, HaRav Shlomo Yitzchak ben Elka, shlit"a.
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We should always see ourselves as half guilty, half innocent -- one more aveira and our sentence will be sealed.
8 Elul 5766 | Duration: 10:54
MT Teshuva 3:1-2
Dedicated by Ronald and Marion Stein l'ilui nishmat Hinde bas Hersh on the occasion of her yahrzeit.
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What makes Elul such an auspicious time for reconciling ourselves with Hashem?
30 Av 5766 | Duration: 9:16
OC 581:1; MB 581 - Introduction
Given as a zechus for a refuah shleima for Ariella Rivkah bas Devora Pessel.
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We begin blowing the shofar daily from Rosh Chodesh Elul. Why all the different sounds?
1 Elul 5766 | Duration: 7:17
OC 581:1; MB 581:3; MT Shofar 1:1
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The four levels of transgression and the requirements of kaporah for each.
29 Av 5766 | Duration: 12:47
MT Teshuva 1:4
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Teshuva and the se'ir hamishtaleach of Yom Kippur.
28 Av 5766 | Duration: 12:43
MT Teshuva 1:2-3
The obligation to rend one's garments at the sight of the destroyed Cities of Judah, Jerusalem, and the Temple.
13 Av 5766 | Duration: 14:25
OC 561:1-5; MB 561:2,5-6,10-13
Restrictions on meat, wine, shaving, haircuts, and washing continue into the 10th of Av, though there are leniencies when the 10th falls on Friday.
10 Av 5766 | Duration: 8:23
OC 558:1; MB 558:1,3
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Summary of the hilchot Tisha B'Av.
8 Av 5766 | Duration: 13:12
MB 549:2; OC 554:25
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Nachem, a special prayer for Tisha B'Av is added to boneh Yerushalayim. Aneinu is added as on all fast days. There are no selichot nor is tachnun recited, both due to the fact that Tisha B'Av is a moed.
7 Av 5766 | Duration: 14:37
OC 557:1; MB 557:1-5; OC 559:4; MB 559:18-21
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Tallis and tefillin are not worn at shacharit onTisha B'Av. Why? Also: sleeping on the floor or without a pillow.
6 Av 5766 | Duration: 9:19
OC 555:1-2; MB 555:1,3,8; Lam. 2:17
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Ma'ariv, Eicha, and sitting on the floor.
3 Av 5766 | Duration: 11:04
OC 559:2-3; MB 559:4-7,10-11,13
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Take the day off if possible, and avoid greeting others.
2 Av 5766 | Duration: 12:41
OC 554:23-24,20-21; MB 554:48-50,41-42
The parameters of the prohibitions on annointing with oil and wearing shoes.
28 Tamuz 5766 | Duration: 10:34
OC 554:15-17; MB 554:30-31,34-35
Marital relations are forbidden, but does the prohibition have all the stringencies of niddah? Introduction to the prohibition of working on Tisha B'Av.
29 Tamuz 5766 | Duration: 12:10
OC 554:18,22; MB 554:37,43-45
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On Tisha b'Av, the restrictions on eating, drinking, and washing are identical to the restrictions on Yom Kippur.
25 Tamuz 5766 | Duration: 15:55
OC 554:5-11; MB 554:16,21-22
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The first of the five afflictions: Torah study. What is prohibited, what is allowed?
24 Tamuz 5766 | Duration: 13:52
OC 554:2-4; MB 554:3-8
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The five afflictions of Tisha b'Av and the acceptance of the fast.
23 Tamuz 5766 | Duration: 13:43
OC 554:1; MB 554:1; OC 553; MB 553:1-3,8
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A variety of (raw) fruits, cheeses, and dairy products are permitted, though a mourner's meal is best. Also: why do we skip tachnun at mincha?
22 Tamuz 5766 | Duration: 11:13
Taanit 30a; OC 552:4-8,12; Baer Heitev 552:5; MB 552:15-18
L'ilui nishmat Chaim ben Micha'el on the occasion of his yahrzeit.
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The Seudah HaMafseket is a simple meal, with one simple cooked dish and no wine.
21 Tamuz 5766 | Duration: 11:13
OC 552:1-3; MB 552:1,3-6,11; Shaar HaTziun 552:1
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What is the seudah hamafseket eaten on Erev Tisha b'Av?
18 Tamuz 5766 | Duration: 10:49
OC 552:9; MB 552:20,22
L'ilui nishmat Avraham ben Leib on the occasion of his 25th yahrzeit.
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The Talmud lists five calamities that befell the Jewish People on Shiva Asar b'Tamuz.
17 Tamuz 5766 | Duration: 3:38
OC 549; MB 549:2
Prohibitions on washing and bathing during the Three Weeks. Avoiding missing opportunities to say shehechiyanu.
16 Tamuz 5766 | Duration: 14:04
OC 551:16-17; MB 551:88,90,92,94,96-100; Beur Halacha d.h. V'litzorech mitzvah
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Prohibitions on meat and wine; more on haircuts and shaving; summary of the mourning customs of the Three Weeks.
15 Tamuz 5766 | Duration: 10:27
OC 551:4,7,9,11-13; MB 551:36-37,40,49,58-59,79-80
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Haircuts and clean or new clothes are avoided as a sign of mourning.
14 Tamuz 5766 | Duration: 15:05
OC 551:3,5; MB 551:20-22,25,32,44-45
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During the Nine Days or Three Weeks, we diminish our joy in all endeavors, whether for business or pleasure.
11 Tamuz 5766 | Duration: 13:47
OC 551:2; MB 551:11-19
Introduction to the mourning period leading up to Tisha b'Av.
10 Tamuz 5766 | Duration: 9:17
Taanit 26b; OC 551:1; MB 551:2,9
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An overview of the four fasts: the 10th of Tevet, the 17th of Tamuz, the 9th of Av, and the 3rd of Tishrei.
9 Tamuz 5766 | Duration: 13:12
OC 550; MB 550:1,4,6-10
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The 9th of Tamuz is a fast day for a ba'al nefesh. Why is it not a fast day for the rest of us?
7 Tamuz 5766 | Duration: 10:14
OC 549; MB 549:1,4
Part of the observance of Rosh Chodesh includes adding ya'aleh v'yavo in Birkat HaMazon. What if it is forgotten? Also: mentioning the Rosh Chodesh sacrifices as part of korbonot.
1 Tamuz 5766 | Duration: 8:27
MB 419:2; OC 424:1; MB 424:1-2; OC 421:1; MB 421:1
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Not quite as extravagant as shabbos, the Rosh Chodesh meal is a mitzvah nonetheless.
30 Sivan 5766 | Duration: 4:25
OC 419:1; MB 419:1
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Is Shavuot the time of the giving of Torah or the time of our reciept of Torah? What is the difference?
7 Sivan 5766 | Duration: 9:22
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For those who follow the Rama's custom and eat meat after the dairy meal on Shavuot, there are certain rules of kashrus to be aware of.
5 Sivan 5766 | Duration: 9:04
OC 494:3; MB 494:14-16
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Torah and Haftara readings, Akdamut, decorating the shul with plants, smelling grasses, and eating dairy.
4 Sivan 5766 | Duration: 15:04
OC 494:1-3; Ex. 34:3; MB 494:2-3,5,10,12
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Why do we stay awake all night for Shavuos? What if you get tired?
3 Sivan 5766 | Duration: 13:53
OC 494:1; Ex. 19:16; MB 494:1; Lev. 23:15-17
What did Moshe experience when he rose to the Heavens to receive the Torah? What do we learn from his experience? In this "Lunch and Learn Discussion", Rav Dovid discusses the Talmud's account of Moshe's experience and the many challenging issues it raises.
28 Iyar 5766 | Duration: 43:31
Shabbos 88a-89a
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The significance of the special haftara reading for when Rosh Chodesh falls on Sunday; also, the first days of Sivan leading up to Shavuot.
28 Iyar 5766 | Duration: 13:21
Meg. 31a; OC 425:2; I Sam. 20:18; OC 494:3; MB 494:7-8; Ex. 19:1-11
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Five central questions of living a Jewish life: What is the Torah? Why did Hashem give it to the Jews? What is the relationship of non-Jews to the Torah? How do we know it is true? If it is true, why do so few people believe it?
28 Iyar 5766 | Duration: 1:00:58
Av.Zar. 2b; Mechilta d'Rebbi Yishmael Parshat Yitro
A walk through the Yom Tov Amidah for Shavuot, based on Kuntres Avodat HaTefilla.
21 Iyar 5766 | Duration: 1:00:29
The 14th of Iyar is Pesach Sheini, the "Second Passover." What is this minor holiday about?
14 Iyar 5766 | Duration: 12:55
Num 9:1-14
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Sefirat HaOmer has become a period when we work on improving ourselves in preparation for receiving the Torah on Shavuot.
6 Iyar 5766 | Duration: 11:47
OC 493:4; MB 493:18-19; Shaar HaTziun 493:16
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Why is the Omer period a time of semi-mourning? Rabbi Akiva's 12,000 pairs of students.
5 Iyar 5766 | Duration: 14:41
Yev. 62b; OC 493:1-3; MB 493:2-4,7-8,14-15; Beur Halacha d.h. "Yeish Nohagim"
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What if you forget to count? What if you aren't sure? Also: the din of chadash.
4 Iyar 5766 | Duration: 13:44
OC 489:7-10; MB 489:35-38,44-45
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If you forget to say Ya'aleh v'Yavo, should you repeat the amidah?
30 Nissan 5766 | Duration: 8:45
OC 422:1; MB 422:1,3-9
Can you count after Shkiya? Plag HaMincha? What if you start the brocha thinking today is the 4th day but it is actually the 5th?
28 Nissan 5766 | Duration: 13:28
OC 489:3-6; MB 489:17,29,32; Beur Halacha d.h. "Mib'od yom"; Shaar HaTziun 489:37
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What if you count days but not weeks or vice versa? What if you count before dark?
27 Nissan 5766 | Duration: 13:08
OC 489:1-2; MB 489:7-9,11,14-15
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Why do we count the Omer? Is it d'oraita or d'rabbanan?
26 Nissan 5766 | Duration: 13:08
Lev. 23:9-21; Deut. 16:9-10; OC 489:1; Beur Halacha d.h. "Lispor HaOmer"; MB 489:5,6; Shaar HaTziun 489:7
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After Pesach, you can't quite go buy whatever chometz you want...
23 Nissan 5766 | Duration: 11:01
OC 448:1,5; MB 448:25; OC 449; MB 449:3
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Why don't we say Mizmor L'Todah on Pesach? Why do firstborn children fast on Erev Pesach? Who is obligated to fast?
13 Nissan 5766 | Duration: 12:44
OC 429:2; MB 429:9; OC 470:1,3; MB 470:1-4
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The prohibition on working on the 14th of Nissan; the prohibition on designating meat for Pesach.
12 Nissan 5766 | Duration: 12:08
OC 468:1; MB 468:1,2,4,5; OC 469:1; MB 469:6
Why is chometz sold to a non-Jew prior to Pesach permitted? Also: What is the status of your pre-schooler's shellacked noodle basket on Pesach? What about paste made from flour? Beer shampoo? Perfume?
9 Nissan 5766 | Duration: 16:40
Ex. 13:6-7; OC 448:1,3; OC 447:12
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An overview of the special procedures followed for baking Pesach matzo.
7 Nissan 5766 | Duration: 14:45
OC 460:1-2; OC 453:4; MB 453:21-23; OC 451:1; MB 451:1,2,4,5,21,23; OC 456:1; MB 456:1,3; OC 459:2; OC 454:1; MB 454:5; OC 460:5; MB 460:17
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Why do we sell our chometz? What can be sold?
6 Nissan 5766 | Duration: 13:22
OC 436:1; OC 440:2; MB ad. loc.
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What should you do if you find chometz during Pesach? What if you didn't check properly before Pesach?
5 Nissan 5766 | Duration: 18:08
OC 435; OC 446:1-2; MB ad. loc.
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After checking for chometz, we nullify all remaining chometz. Why isn't either checking or nullification enough on its own?
2 Nissan 5766 | Duration: 12:38
OC 434:2-4; MB ad. loc.
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From kiddush through the start of the maggid.
2 Nisan 5766 | Duration: 49:40
What do we do with remaining chometz after checking for chometz?
1 Nissan 5766 | Duration: 7:31
OC 434:1; MB ad. loc.
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Halachot beginning with Rosh Chodesh Nissan
1 Nissan 5766 | Duration: 5:45
OC 429:2; MB ad. loc.
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In what rooms is checking required? What about outdoors
29 Adar 5766 | Duration: 15:17
OC 433:3-11; MB ad. loc.
Must a candle be used? What if you check before nighttime? Can a flashlight be used?
28 Adar 5766 | Duration: 15:01
Pes. 7b-8a; OC 433:1-2; MB ad. loc.
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Who is trusted to check for chometz? If multiple people are checking or if you are checking more than one place, do you make more than one brocha?
27 Adar 5766 | Duration: 13:40
OC 432:2; MB 432:7-12
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What is the blessing before checking for chometz and why? When is it recited?
24 Adar 5766 | Duration: 13:28
Pes. 7a-7b; OC 432:1; MB 432:1-6
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What takes precedence, checking for chometz or learning Torah? Checking for chometz or Ma'ariv?
23 Adar 5766 | Duration: 9:57
OC 431:2; MB 431:5-8
Why do we have to remove chometz if we nullify it? And why the need to nullify it if we remove it?
22 Adar 5766 | Duration: 10:26
Ex. 13:7; Ex. 12:15; Pes. 2a; OC 431:1; MB 431:1-2
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The reading of Parshat Parah on the Shabbos after Purim.
16 Adar 5766 | Duration: 9:53
Num. 19:1-22; OC 685:3,7; MB 685:15
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Also: Why are some verses recited aloud by all?
13 Adar 5766 | Duration: 6:20
OC 689:1,6; MB 689:1-3,16-17
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The Mitzvot of Purim: giving food and gifts to the poor.
9 Adar 5766 | Duration: 8:35
OC 695:4; OC 694:1; MB 695:25; MB 694:1-3; Est. 9:19
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Is there really a mitzvah to get drunk on Purim?
8 Adar 5766 | Duration: 8:53
Meg. 7b; OC 695:1-2; MB 695:5
Is there a reference to Purim in the Torah?
7 Adar 5766 | Duration: 12:57
Chul. 139b; Gen. 3:11; Deu. 31:18; Ex. 30:23
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The reading of Parshat Zachor on the Shabbos before Purim.
7 Adar 5766 | Duration: 2:37
OC 685:2,7; MB 685:14; Gen. 36:12; Ex. 17:8-16; Deu. 25:17-19
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Is there a difference between the daytime and nighttime Megilla reading?
3 Adar 5766 | Duration: 7:43
OC 687:1; MB 687:2; Shaarei Teshuva *
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Why do we fast? Who is obligated to fast?
2 Adar 5766 | Duration: 8:28
OC 686:2-3; MB 686:2,3,5,8; Shaar HaTziun 686:11
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Why do we remove Tefillin before Musaf on Rosh Chodesh? And why do we recite Borchi Nafshi?
1 Adar 5766 | Duration: 8:27
OC 423:3-4; MB 423:5,7,10; Ps. 104:19
The reading of Parshat Shekalim on the Shabbos before Rosh Chodesh Adar.
23 Shevat 5766 | Duration: 10:19
Ex. 30:11-16; Meg. 29a; OC 685:5; MB 685:1
Join Rav Dovid and his family for their Tu B'Shvat Seder, presented live in The Virtual Yeshiva.
15 Shevat 5766 | Duration: 47:29
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What is Tu B'Shvat?
10 Shevat 5766 | Duration: 9:04
Rosh HaShanah 2a; Rosh HaShanah 14b; YD 331:57,112
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Rav Dovid tells the story of Rabbi Akiva and the Ten Martyrs, rabbinic leaders killed by the Romans during the Hadrianic persecution. This emotional story lays the ground for deep theological concepts concerning Torah, martyrdom, and justice.
13 Tevet 5766 | Duration: 8:54
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What if you accidentally eat on a public fast day? This is one of the most commonly misunderstood halachot of fast days. Rav Dovid clarifies based on the Mishnah Brurah.
10 Tevet 5766 | Duration: 3:10
MB 549:3; OC 568
Why do we continue to fast today? Who must fast? What about someone who is sick? Pregnant? Nursing?
9 Tevet 5766 | Duration: 8:45
OC 549:1; OC 550:1; MB 550:1; MT Taaniyot 5:1,19
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The History of the Tenth of Tevet as found in II Kings chapter 25.
6 Tevet 5766 | Duration: 9:34
OC 549; II Kings 25
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Which mitzvah comes first, Chanukah candles or Havdala?
29 Kislev 5766 | Duration: 7:23
OC 681:2; MB 681:2,3
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Which are lit first, Chanukah candles or Shabbos candles?
28 Kislev 5766 | Duration: 5:53
OC 679:1; MB 679:2
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27 Kislev 5766 | Duration: 6:00
Ta'amei HaMinhagim; Ex. 30:7; MT Tmid. u'Mus. 3:10; Encyclopedia Talmudit
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Women, guests, and Chanukah candles. Are women obligated to light Chanukah candles? Why or why not?
22 Kislev 5766 | Duration: 10:23
Shabb. 23a; OC 675:3; OC 677:1-2; MB 677:2-3
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What blessings are recited over the Chanukah candles and why?
21 Kislev 5766 | Duration: 9:11
Shabb. 23a; OC 676:1; Shaarei Teshuva 676:1; MB 676:1
Which Haftara portion is read on Shabbos Rosh Chodesh Chanukah? Why?
20 Kislev 5766 | Duration: 10:55
Meg. 29a-29b; Tosefos Shabb. 23b d.h. "Hadar"; OC 684:3
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If you only have enough money for Chanukah candles or Shabbos candles, which takes precedence? What about candles vs. Kiddush wine?
19 Kislev 5766 | Duration: 10:15
OC 671:1; MB 671:1-3; Shabb. 23b; OC 678:1; MB 678:4
We all light one candle on the first day and add one each day, but is that the mitzvah?
18 Kislev 5766 | Duration: 10:34
Shabb. 21a-21b; Tosefos d.h. "V'haMehadrin min HaMehadrin"; OC 671:2; Baer Heitev 671:3
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15 Kislev 5766 | Duration: 9:03
Shabb. 21b Tosefos d.h. "D'i lo idlik madlik"; OC 672:2; MB 672:4; Shaar HaTziun 672:17
Kollel-level shiur on checking with a candle
4 Cheshvan 5766 | Duration: 44:59
OC 434:11 and related sources
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Ya'aleh v'Yavo is added to Birkat HaMazon on Rosh Chodesh. What do you do if you forget to add it in?
1 Cheshvan 5766 | Duration: 6:03
OC 424:1; MB 424:1,2
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Kollel-level shiur on Rosh, Pesachim, Chapter 1, Part 10
9 Elul 5765 | Duration: 1:20:33
Rosh Pesachim 1:10 and related Talmud references
Kollel-level shiur on Simon 431
5 Elul 5765 | Duration: 47:42
OC 431 and related sources and commentaries
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