https://open.spotify.com/episode/5PhMJimH2OEnJQwkHSMERq?si=fyobGK8kR6auu_qJP70v2Q 1) The Rebbe encouraged parents to give the child money so that the child to be able to give Machatzis haShekel from their own money.[1] 2) Is there a preference for a Sefardi to hear Parshas Zochor in Sefardi pronunciation?[2] 3) I have a Mezuza-holder that is a glass Read more
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
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3RwIkIEcXyQmNInsFLTYcp?si=p78KHTTdR-qyGbE7Rd9U9g 1) May one pour water from a kli shlishi through a coffee-filter on Shabbos? [1] 2) When checking out of a hotel on Shabbos morning, how do I handle my muktza belongings?[2] 3) It’s early Shabbos morning and I’m concerned that the cholent in the crock-pot will get burned. Read more
1) A Chupah was held on a Monday at 2 PM. Is Sheva Brochos held next Sunday eve?[1] 2) May I have a manicure & pedicure on the same day (with separate therapists)?[2] 3) At a farbrengen over 19th of Kislev, a bochur was inspired to commit himself memorize a Read more
https://open.spotify.com/episode/7jWGpnpemv5xOi3sep3yzX?si=2iAs1k4gSCqJeCltt0sZuA 1) How did Noach bring his Korbanos from Mount Ararat to Yerusholayim?[1] 2) Before going to sleep I switch my daytime Tallis-Koton for a night-time one. How do I prevent this garment from becoming a night-garment – which is exempt of Tzitzis?[2] 3) I’m at a farbrengen on Shabbos Read more
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3fo7HrfOW4YNVJk30b0Lu7?si=AVEyQOxQSTuTAGCsAKCUTw 1) When reciting the entire Tehillim on Shabbos Mevorchim, does everyone recite the Yehi Rotzon after each Sefer?[1] 2) After Succos is over, we are advised to hold on to the Lulav – to use for baking Matzo, and to the Hoshanos – to use for buring Chomeitz. Why Read more
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5HTcr47SNA2NrlK5a3XKcs?si=1VTs0ojDSBaU9ZaEuPPGwg 1) Someone travelling abroad during Chanukah stops at the Ohel on his way to JFK. Is there any value in him lighting Menorah at the Ohel?[1] 2) A boy who turns Barmitzva during Chanuka, can he light Menora before nightfall?[2] 3) I said a brocho over a dairy knish Read more
https://open.spotify.com/episode/7uMH6yvZz461uWviuTPVQs?si=FbKjKonqTNq0OqEE-6zU3A 1) I put on a pair of Tefilin early in the day, to recite Shema. I later put on a different pair of Tefilin, for Shacharis. Should I recite a brocho when donning the second pair?[1] 2) Does a polyester-fabric shower-curtain present a problem for use on Shabbos (with Read more