February 2026

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5j0zOCTCz7oVdtyufqUuqE?si=_VFAnF6qSL65-wLMelp2hw ​1)       Should the congregation be reading the Haftoroh along with the Reader? [1] 2)       Unfortunately, this past Shabbos we didn’t have a minyan. If we have a minyan this coming Shabbos, could we read Parshas Shkolim for Maftir? [2] 3)       A child isn’t obliged to give Machatzis haShekel before Purim. But if the father gave on his behalf, he must continue doing so “forever”. Is that Read more

https://open.spotify.com/episode/19QJpDWXrZ88LL7UhReKev?si=2zJ3jF4FRiWmqsCay3hJeg ​1)       Our minhag is that on Friday night the two Challos are held together, parallel, back to back. But for the day meal, the right Challoh is lifted slightly above the left Challoh. Why the difference? [1] 2)       Many sports jackets, and sweaters too, have square corners in the Read more

​1)       The Amidah prayer is identified as three parts: 1) praise (1st 3 blessings); 2) requests (middle 12/13 blessings; 3) thanksgiving (last 3 blessings). How does the latter theme apply to the blessing Retzei or to Sim Sholom?[1] 2)       I used the facilities during my recital of Pesukei deZimra. I Read more