Podcasts about Chametz

The Torah prohibits us from eating or even owning Chametz, leavened grain products on Passover. However Ashkenazic Jews are careful not to eat any beans or legumes on the holiday. How did this custom begin? What is the reason for it? Why do many Saphardic Jews not keep it?A discussion about the laws of Passover and the development of the Kitniyot prohibition.(Please note, this was recorded over Zoom so the sound quality is weaker than normal)Have a Happy Passover!

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Sermon by Rabbi Mo Salth, "Less Chametz – More Mensch!" April 3, 2026

7 takeaways from this study Discernment is essential: Chametz (unleavened bread) is not just a food issue; it pictures learning to distinguish between pure and corrupt teaching, truth and error, so we aren't “going from one guru to the next” without a biblical standard. You must know the true God to test prophets/teachers: Deuteronomy 13 and 18 show that it's not enough to see if a word “comes true.” If someone leads you after another god, you must recognize that counterfeit. That means you must truly know who Adonai is and what He's like. Creation and our bodies testify to a Creator and design: The built‑in sensors and feedback mechanisms in our bodies (hunger, blinking, reflexes, etc.) parallel the order and control systems in a factory or construction site, pointing to intentional design, purpose, and planning — not randomness. Biblical preparation is about being fit to approach God: Clean/unclean, consecrating before Sinai, preparing before Jericho — all underscore that holiness is about being fit to approach God's presence, knowing what spaces and behaviors are set apart and which are not. Counting the cost means re‑evaluating what ‘strength' really is: Parables of Yeshua (Jesus) of the tower and the king (Luke 14) show that our own resources and calculations are unreliable. True “strength” is having the right leadership — God's leadership — to carry our life's “project” through to completion, even when our estimates and circumstances change. We must balance diligent preparation with “the one thing needed”: Mary and Martha illustrate the tension between necessary preparations and the danger of being “distracted with much serving.” Yeshua commends choosing His presence and His word as the “good part,” warning against letting even good works eclipse the LORD Himself. “Fences”/traditions must not replace God's commands: While “fences around the Torah” (Avot 1:1) can be helpful to keep us from crossing God's boundaries, they become dangerous when taught as if they are God's own commands (Mark 7; Deuteronomy 4:2, boundary stones). We must honor both God's holiness and His actual words, not elevating human tradition to divine status. One of the central terms in this season is חמץ chametz, usually translated “leaven” or “leavened product.” During the Days of Unleavened Bread, Israel removes chametz from the house and eats מצה matzah, unleavened bread, for seven days (Exodus 12–13; Deuteronomy 16). The basic instruction is clear: “For seven days you shall eat unleavened bread, but on the first day you shall remove leaven from your houses.” Exodus 12:15 NASB 1995 This command implies more than simple housecleaning. To obey, a person must know what chametz is and be able to distinguish it from matzah. That physical distinction reveals a deeper spiritual one. In the same way, believers must distinguish (Deuteronomy 13; 18; 1Corinthians 5): Good teaching from bad teaching True prophets from false prophets The true God from impostors Without that standard, we can drift from one “guru” to another, relying only on personal agreement — I like this one, not that one — instead of testing what they hear against the Word of God. Thus, chametz vs. matzah becomes a living parable of discernment. The act of removing chametz before Passover trains hearts to separate pure teaching from corrupt “leaven,” echoing Yeshua's warning about “the leaven of the Pharisees” (Matthew 16:6; Mark 8:15). Knowing the true God: Testing prophets and teachings Scripture does not simply say, “If a prophet's word comes true, accept him” (Deuteronomy 18). It adds a crucial second test: If that prophet or dreamer leads people after another god, he fails the test, regardless of signs or fulfilled predictions (Deuteronomy 13:1–5). For that test to work, people must actually know who the true God is, the God of Israel. Otherwise, they will follow any persuasive voice that sounds spiritual or miraculous. YouTube is full of useful and harmful teachings. On any given topic, there may be mutually contradictory explanations. Without a standard, everything dissolves into a big gray mess. Discernment, then, means: Comparing every word to the revealed character and instructions of God Testing “the spirits” (1John 4:1) rather than drifting from teacher to teacher Recognizing that not all spiritual-sounding messages are from the God of Israel This is part of being spiritually “unleavened” (1Corinthians 5:6–8). Tahor and tamei: Fit and unfit to approach the Presence In Leviticus, טהור tahor and טמא tamei is often translated “clean” and “unclean.” But these terms could be better translated this way: What is fit to approach God's presence What is not fit to approach His presence These categories are not random. They train Israel to recognize the difference between common and set-apart (holy), between everyday spaces and those set apart for use. Just as there is a distinction between chametz and matzah, there is a distinction between: What is suitable for being near God's presence. What is not suitable. Learning to make those distinctions is part of being prepared. It shapes how people live, where they go, and what they do, especially when they are drawing near to the Holy One. The body’s feedback sensors as evidence of the Designer To illustrate how preparation and discernment reflect God's design, we can look to the human body and everyday work. The body carries built-in sensors and feedback systems: Hunger signals a need for food. Discomfort or pain warns of overload or harm. The blink reflex resists a finger or object entering the eye. These mechanisms function as internal feedback devices, much like: A builder's tape measure, level, and square A factory's control systems and sensors A craftsman's tools for checking alignment and spacing In a factory or workshop, nobody believes things just randomly happen into order. Tools and measurements establish whether something is straight, level, or properly spaced. The same logic applies to creation. The intricate feedback systems in the body and the ordered design in nature point toward a Creator who plans, prepares, and sets standards. In this light, the call to distinguish between clean and unclean, chametz and matzah, holy and common, aligns with how the Creator made the world. There is a way things are meant to go — and a way they are not. Examples of preparation in Scripture: Ants, towers and kings Several biblical passages that highlight preparation, wisdom, and “counting the cost.” First, the book of Proverbs points to the ant: Go to the ant, O sluggard,Observe her ways and be wise,Which, having no chief, officer or ruler,Prepares her food in the summerAnd gathers her provision in the harvest. Proverbs 6:6–8 NASB 1995 The ant prepares diligently in the right season. By contrast, the “sluggard” waits, drifts, and fails to act. This image underscores the wisdom of recognizing seasons and responding appropriately, rather than living passively. Yeshua in Luke 14:28–33 speaks of: A man who wants to build a tower but first must calculate if he can finish A king who considers whether his army of ten thousand can meet an enemy with twenty thousand, or must instead seek terms of peace Yeshua concludes: “So then, none of you can be My disciple who does not give up all his own possessions.” Luke 14:33 NASB 1995 At first glance, this sounds like a non-sequitur. The examples seem to call for careful calculation and resource management, yet the conclusion is total surrender. Here’s a suggestion for resolving this tension: What if the real “cost” is far higher than anyone can accurately calculate? What if one's own resources, strength, and foresight are simply not enough? Recent history and personal experience show that estimates for the cost of a construction project can be upended by: Inflation Supply chain breakdowns Hostile public opinion and opposition Unexpected setbacks Many ambitious projects — unfinished hotels, abandoned housing developments — testify to miscalculated cost and ignored realities. Similarly, in history, smaller forces sometimes defeat much larger ones because of better leadership, not numbers. In spiritual terms, the key question becomes: Who is truly leading the project of a person's life? Discipleship in Yeshua requires acknowledging that only His leadership can carry that “project” through to completion. Giving up “all possessions” is about recognizing that personal strength, wealth, or planning cannot substitute for God's guidance and power. Consecration before Sinai and Jericho Two major biblical events demonstrate preparation and consecration preceding a dramatic work of God: Sinai and Jericho. At Sinai In Exodus 19:10–15, Israel approaches Mount Sinai after the Exodus. God commands Moshe (Moses): Consecrate the people today and tomorrow Have them wash their garments Be ready on the third day, when Adonai will descend on the mountain Set bounds around the mountain and warn the people not to go up or touch it Recognize that the mountain has become holy because of God's presence The people must: Treat this time and place as different from every other day Restrain curiosity and impulse — no “going up to see what's happening” Keep themselves and their animals under control This scene parallels the original Passover night, when Israel had to remain inside their homes, with blood on the doorposts, while the destroyer passed over (Exodus 12). In both cases, God's instructions mark a sharp line between: Life and death Protection and judgment Obedience and presumption Being “prepared” here means being set apart (קדוש kadosh or קדש kadash) according to God's word, not personal intuition. At Jericho Similarly, before Israel confronts Jericho, Joshua says: “Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the LORD will do wonders among you.” Joshua 3:5 NASB 1995 The battle plan is unlike any other siege: The people walk around the city once a day in silence On the seventh day, they circle it seven times Then they shout, and God brings the walls down (Joshua 6) Their role is not to engineer the outcome, but to prepare inwardly and obey outwardly. God's presence and power accomplish the victory. Once again, preparation is less about stockpiling resources and more about consecration and trust. Mary and Martha: Overprepared or underfocused? To balance the emphasis on preparation, let’s look at the familiar story of Martha (מרתה Marta) and Mary (מרים Miryam) in Luke 10:38–42. As Yeshua visits their home: Martha busies herself with “many preparations” and serving Mary sits at Yeshua's feet, listening to His word Martha appeals to Yeshua to rebuke Mary and make her help Yeshua answers: “Martha, Martha, you are worried and bothered about so many things; but only one thing is necessary, for Mary has chosen the good part, which shall not be taken away from her.” Luke 10:41–42 NASB 1995 Interpreters through history — from John Chrysostom to Augustine and Basil the Great — have seen in Miryam's posture: Diligence and steadfastness in listening Humility, like low valleys receiving water A picture of choosing what is most important in God's presence Not all preparation is unwise. Rather, this account exposes the danger of becoming so absorbed in necessary tasks that one misses “the one thing necessary.” Expectations, especially on women in many cultures, could Miryam's choice seem almost forbidden, even though Yeshua affirms it. We see contemporary debates in Israel over those who devote themselves full-time to תורה Torah study versus those who serve in the armed forces. Both preparation for defense and devotion to God matter, yet balance and priorities must be considered. The core question remains: Has preparation — even religious preparation — begun to overshadow the presence of the Messiah Himself? Fences around the Torah: Helpful or harmful? A prominent idea in Jewish tradition is the building “fences around the Torah” (פרקי אבות 1:1 Pirkei Avot). These fences are extra safeguards, designed to keep people from getting close to violating a command. This can be praiseworthy. For example: In matters of kashrut (dietary laws, Leviticus 11), traditions sometimes extend beyond the written Torah to ensure that people do not even approach a forbidden boundary. In some cases, this is like moving the protective boundary the LORD called for around Mount Sinai farther back, to prevent accidental trespass (Exodus 19). However, Yeshua highlighted a danger in enforcing fences in Mark 7: When washing hands before eating (extrapolated from the Torah command for priests to wash their hands before entering the Ohel Moed (Tent of Meeting, the Tabernacle) became a widespread tradition, some treated it as if it were a divine command for everyone, not just priests. Yeshua's disciples did not always follow this traditional washing, which prompted criticism. Yeshua replied that teaching human traditions as if they were God's commandments violates the principle of not adding to or subtracting from God's word (Deuteronomy 4:2). Scripture warns against moving boundary stones (Deuteronomy 19:14), both literally and figuratively. Claiming “Thus says the LORD” where He has not spoken is a serious overreach (like moving Heavens boundary stones), even when the underlying practice seems wise or pious. Therefore, the balance looks like this: Honor Torah and its מצוות mitzvot (commandments) as God's revealed boundaries. Recognize and even appreciate helpful traditions as traditions, not as equal to Torah. Avoid judging others as disobedient to God when they may only be differing on human fences, not divine commands. This itself is an act of discernment, another way of separating “unleavened” truth from the “leaven” of elevating human rules to divine status. Unleavened days as a fast: Prepared on the inside The Days of Unleavened Bread are a kind of fast: Not a fast from all food, but from chametz — foods that are leavened. This physical abstaining pictures a refusal to “take in” certain influences, teachings, or attitudes. The narrative of the Exodus clarifies the journey: God brings Israel out of Egypt, the house of bondage. God leads them to the mountain, to meet the One who redeemed them. From the mountain, God leads them toward the land, the place He designates as home. So the goal is not merely self-denial or self-control. The goal is movement from bondage to true home, guided by the Lord. Egypt is no longer home. The wilderness is not the final destination. The journey aims for the land of freedom and promise. In real life, this journey involves both expected and unexpected events. Fires, disasters, or sudden loss can destroy carefully stored supplies and plans. Some people collapse when they lose everything; others, though grieving, still stand because their inner preparation is rooted in relationship with God, not possessions. The most important preparation is not material but relational. Whether someone has a well-stocked “go bag” or nothing left, if that person is “prepared on the inside,” walking with Yeshua, that person remains the same person before God. Here, then, are ways to see the meaning of this season: Chametz vs. matzah trains discernment. Clean vs. unclean (tahor vs. tamei) teaches what is fit to approach God. Sinai and Jericho show the need for consecration and obedience. Towers, kings, and barns warn about miscalculated cost and misplaced security. Mary and Martha reveal the priority of Yeshua's presence over even good service. Fences around the Torah caution against confusing human tradition with God's voice. Heaven calls us to truly prepared, not merely outwardly organized but inwardly aligned with the God of Israel through Messiah Yeshua. Thus we’re ready for whatever He brings and wherever He leads. The post Prepared on the inside: Why our relationship with God matters more than our supplies (Exodus 12; Luke 14) appeared first on Hallel Fellowship.

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What can a Jewish person do before Pesach with Chametz that may retroactively become his at a later date?

Rabbi Gordon studies one chapter a day from Maimonides' classic legal work of Mishneh Torah. The original Hebrew text is read and then translated and clearly explained in English.

Rabbi Gordon studies one chapter a day from Maimonides' classic legal work of Mishneh Torah. The original Hebrew text is read and then translated and clearly explained in English.

What Is Chametz?

This episode is the Hashkafah portion of the Shabbos Hagadol Drashah.

Rabbi Gordon studies one chapter a day from Maimonides' classic legal work of Mishneh Torah. The original Hebrew text is read and then translated and clearly explained in English.

Rabbi Gordon studies one chapter a day from Maimonides' classic legal work of Mishneh Torah. The original Hebrew text is read and then translated and clearly explained in English.

Rabbi Gordon studies one chapter a day from Maimonides' classic legal work of Mishneh Torah. The original Hebrew text is read and then translated and clearly explained in English.

When you bake bread, you mix the flour and the water, you knead it, and then you set it aside. Your involvement ends at that point. Yet the dough does not remain static. The dough, so to speak, takes over. It seems to change "on its own" Matzah is the exact opposite. From the moment the dough is mixed, it's never left to rise, never left to "develop" on its own. Bread, Chametz, represents a world that seems to be self-raising - where nature appears to operate by itself. And Matzah represents a world where nothing can happen independently of Hashem. In 1972, Rabbi Yaakov Asher Sinclair opened SARM Studios the first 24-track recording studio in Europe where Queen mixed "Bohemian Rhapsody". His music publishing company, Druidcrest Music published the music for The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1973) and as a record producer, he co-produced the quadruple-platinum debut album by American band "Foreigner" (1976). American Top ten singles from this album included, "Feels Like The First Time", "Cold as Ice" and "Long, Long Way from Home". Other production work included "The Enid – In the Region of the Summer Stars", "The Curves", and "Nutz" as well as singles based on The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy with Douglas Adams and Richard O'Brien. Other artists who used SARM included: ABC, Alison Moyet, Art of Noise, Brian May, The Buggles, The Clash, Dina Carroll, Dollar, Flintlock, Frankie Goes To Hollywood, Grace Jones, It Bites, Malcolm McLaren, Nik Kershaw, Propaganda, Rush, Rik Mayall, Stephen Duffy, and Yes. In 1987, he settled in Jerusalem to immerse himself in the study of Torah. His two Torah books The Color of Heaven, on the weekly Torah portion, and Seasons of the Moon met with great critical acclaim. Seasons of the Moon, a unique fine-art black-and-white photography book combining poetry and Torah essays, has now sold out and is much sought as a collector's item fetching up to $250 for a mint copy. He is much in demand as an inspirational speaker both in Israel, Great Britain and the United States. He was Plenary Keynote Speaker at the Agudas Yisrael Convention, and Keynote Speaker at Project Inspire in 2018. Rabbi Sinclair lectures in Talmud and Jewish Philosophy at Ohr Somayach/Tannenbaum College of Judaic studies in Jerusalem and is a senior staff writer of the Torah internet publications Ohrnet and Torah Weekly. His articles have been published in The Jewish Observer, American Jewish Spirit, AJOP Newsletter, Zurich's Die Jüdische Zeitung, South African Jewish Report and many others. Rabbi Sinclair was born in London, and lives with his family in Jerusalem. He was educated at St. Anthony's Preparatory School in Hampstead, Clifton College, and Bristol University. A Project Of Ohr.Edu Questions? Comments? We'd Love To Hear From You At: Podcasts@Ohr.Edu https://podcasts.ohr.edu/

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Rabbi Gordon studies one chapter a day from Maimonides' classic legal work of Mishneh Torah. The original Hebrew text is read and then translated and clearly explained in English.

Rabbi Gordon studies one chapter a day from Maimonides' classic legal work of Mishneh Torah. The original Hebrew text is read and then translated and clearly explained in English.

Rabbi Gordon studies one chapter a day from Maimonides' classic legal work of Mishneh Torah. The original Hebrew text is read and then translated and clearly explained in English.

Study the daily lesson of Sefer HaMitzvos for day 54 with Rabbi Mendel Kaplan, where he teaches the mitzvah in-depth with added insight and detail.

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Rabbi Gordon studies one chapter a day from Maimonides' classic legal work of Mishneh Torah. The original Hebrew text is read and then translated and clearly explained in English.

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Mechiras chametz is today a standard part of observing Pesach. But how did this practice come to be, and how has it evolved over the centuries? In this class, we analyze the relevant sources in Ashkenazic and Sefardic texts, revealing two distinct approaches to this topic. We'll then find how the more the sale was refined to accommodate the seller, the more complications it introduced, requiring a series of complex adjustments and, eventually, triggering voices of opposition. All along, we'll wrestle with a central issue—drawing the line between legal creativity and legal fiction. The Controversial History of Mechiras Chametz

Please support TORCH at GiveTORCH.net. Thank you for your partnership in expanding our Jewish programming!In this practical halacha episode preparing for Pesach, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe reviews Siman 116 of Kitzur Shulchan Aruch, focusing on removing absorbed forbidden flavors (e.g., Chametz or non-Kosher) from utensils so they can be used for Pesach or kosher food. The core principle is Kebol'o Kach Pol'to ("as it absorbed, so it expels"): utensils are Kashered in the same manner the prohibited flavor entered (e.g., direct fire use requires Libun/torching; hot liquid requires Hagalah/boiling water immersion). Earthenware (Kli cheres) can never be Kashered—neither Hagalah nor Libun works. Metal, wood, stone, and bone utensils generally can via Hagalah (immersion in boiling water) after thorough cleaning and 24-hour non-use.Key details: Utensils must be spotless (no residue/rust/crevices) before Kashering; Hagalah requires fully boiling water (212°F) in a Pesach pot, with the item fully submerged; Libun (direct flame) is needed for fire-used items (e.g., baking pans) until sparks fly or straw burns on contact; glued/adhesive-handled items often cannot be Kashered reliably; repaired/patched utensils may require extra steps (e.g., prior libun under patch); whiskey barrels or items with strong odors need special treatment (boiling with ashes until odor gone); modern practice favors separate Pesach sets due to cost/ease, with Hagalah/Libun mainly for sinks, stoves, ovens, grates, and expensive items like silver goblets. The episode stresses consulting a Rav for specifics and notes today's availability of certified Pesach utensils simplifies observance._____________The Everyday Judaism Podcast is dedicated to learning, understanding and appreciating the greatness of Jewish heritage and the Torah through the simplified, concise study of Halacha, Jewish Law, thereby enhancing our understanding of how Hashem wants us to live our daily lives in a Jewish way._____________This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by Marshall & Doreen LernerDownload & Print the Everyday Judaism Halacha Notes:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1RL-PideM42B_LFn6pbrk8MMU5-zqlLG5This episode of the Everyday Judaism Podcast by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe of TORCH is dedicated to my dearest friends, Marshall & Doreen Lerner! May Hashem bless you and always lovingly accept your prayer for good health, success and true happiness!!!Recorded in the TORCH Centre - Levin Family Studio (B) to a live audience on March 15, 2026, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on March 24, 2026_____________DONATE to TORCH: Please consider supporting the podcasts by making a donation to help fund our Jewish outreach and educational efforts at https://www.torchweb.org/support.php. Thank you!_____________SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to other podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Prayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at https://www.TORCHpodcasts.com_____________EMAIL your questions, comments, and feedback: awolbe@torchweb.org_____________Please visit www.torchweb.org to see a full listing of our outreach and educational resources available in the Greater Houston area!_____________#Law, #Mitzvah, #ErevPesach, #Shabbos, #PesachPrep, #KasheringUtensils, #Hagalah, #Libun, #UtensilKashering, #PesachCleaning, ★ Support this podcast ★

Please support TORCH at GiveTORCH.net. Thank you for your partnership in expanding our Jewish programming!In this practical halacha episode preparing for Pesach, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe reviews Siman 116 of Kitzur Shulchan Aruch, focusing on removing absorbed forbidden flavors (e.g., Chametz or non-Kosher) from utensils so they can be used for Pesach or kosher food. The core principle is Kebol'o Kach Pol'to ("as it absorbed, so it expels"): utensils are Kashered in the same manner the prohibited flavor entered (e.g., direct fire use requires Libun/torching; hot liquid requires Hagalah/boiling water immersion). Earthenware (Kli cheres) can never be Kashered—neither Hagalah nor Libun works. Metal, wood, stone, and bone utensils generally can via Hagalah (immersion in boiling water) after thorough cleaning and 24-hour non-use.Key details: Utensils must be spotless (no residue/rust/crevices) before Kashering; Hagalah requires fully boiling water (212°F) in a Pesach pot, with the item fully submerged; Libun (direct flame) is needed for fire-used items (e.g., baking pans) until sparks fly or straw burns on contact; glued/adhesive-handled items often cannot be Kashered reliably; repaired/patched utensils may require extra steps (e.g., prior libun under patch); whiskey barrels or items with strong odors need special treatment (boiling with ashes until odor gone); modern practice favors separate Pesach sets due to cost/ease, with Hagalah/Libun mainly for sinks, stoves, ovens, grates, and expensive items like silver goblets. The episode stresses consulting a Rav for specifics and notes today's availability of certified Pesach utensils simplifies observance._____________The Everyday Judaism Podcast is dedicated to learning, understanding and appreciating the greatness of Jewish heritage and the Torah through the simplified, concise study of Halacha, Jewish Law, thereby enhancing our understanding of how Hashem wants us to live our daily lives in a Jewish way._____________This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by Marshall & Doreen LernerDownload & Print the Everyday Judaism Halacha Notes:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1RL-PideM42B_LFn6pbrk8MMU5-zqlLG5This episode of the Everyday Judaism Podcast by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe of TORCH is dedicated to my dearest friends, Marshall & Doreen Lerner! May Hashem bless you and always lovingly accept your prayer for good health, success and true happiness!!!Recorded in the TORCH Centre - Levin Family Studio (B) to a live audience on March 15, 2026, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on March 24, 2026_____________DONATE to TORCH: Please consider supporting the podcasts by making a donation to help fund our Jewish outreach and educational efforts at https://www.torchweb.org/support.php. Thank you!_____________SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to other podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Prayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at https://www.TORCHpodcasts.com_____________EMAIL your questions, comments, and feedback: awolbe@torchweb.org_____________Please visit www.torchweb.org to see a full listing of our outreach and educational resources available in the Greater Houston area!_____________#Law, #Mitzvah, #ErevPesach, #Shabbos, #PesachPrep, #KasheringUtensils, #Hagalah, #Libun, #UtensilKashering, #PesachCleaning, ★ Support this podcast ★

Please support TORCH at GiveTORCH.net. Thank you for your partnership in expanding our Jewish programming!In this halacha-focused episode preparing for Pesach, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe reviews key laws from Kitzur Shulchan Aruch Siman 117. He begins with Bitul (nullification): normally, a prohibited item is nullified in a 1:60 ratio of permitted food, allowing the mixture if the prohibited amount is tiny and mixed immediately (e.g., a drop of milk in chicken soup). On Pesach, however, the rules are stricter: before Pesach (until nightfall), chometz follows standard Bitul (discard the kernel and the rest is kosher for Pesach). Once Pesach begins, even a minute amount of Chometz prohibits the entire mixture for eating and benefit (hana'ah)—one cannot sell, feed animals, or derive pleasure from it; a rabbinic authority must be consulted.Additional laws include: avoiding singeing fowl over grain-straw (concern for Chometz flavor); prohibiting Kitniyot (legumes/rice/corn etc.) for Ashkenazim due to potential grain mixture or confusion with chometz flour (a binding custom, not followed by Sephardim); caution with dried fruits/spices (cloves/saffron often forbidden); permitting matzah ashira (kneaded with fruit juice/eggs/milk) only in pressing need (e.g., for the ill), but not for the Seder mitzvah of matzah (requires water-kneaded); restrictions on benefiting from chometz (no profit from rental/transport of chometz items, no feeding animals chometz); and special leniencies (e.g., telling a non-Jewish worker to buy/eat chometz with repayment, or renting space/animals without specifying chometz use). The episode stresses consulting a rav for specifics and notes modern ease with certified kosher-for-Passover products._____________The Everyday Judaism Podcast is dedicated to learning, understanding and appreciating the greatness of Jewish heritage and the Torah through the simplified, concise study of Halacha, Jewish Law, thereby enhancing our understanding of how Hashem wants us to live our daily lives in a Jewish way._____________This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by Marshall & Doreen LernerDownload & Print the Everyday Judaism Halacha Notes:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1RL-PideM42B_LFn6pbrk8MMU5-zqlLG5This episode of the Everyday Judaism Podcast by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe of TORCH is dedicated to my dearest friends, Marshall & Doreen Lerner! May Hashem bless you and always lovingly accept your prayer for good health, success and true happiness!!!Recorded in the TORCH Centre - Levin Family Studio (B) to a live audience on March 8, 2026, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on March 23, 2026_____________DONATE to TORCH: Please consider supporting the podcasts by making a donation to help fund our Jewish outreach and educational efforts at https://www.torchweb.org/support.php. Thank you!_____________SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to other podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Prayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at https://www.TORCHpodcasts.com_____________EMAIL your questions, comments, and feedback: awolbe@torchweb.org_____________Please visit www.torchweb.org to see a full listing of our outreach and educational resources available in the Greater Houston area!_____________#Law, #Mitzvah, #ErevPesach, #Shabbos, #PesachPrep, #Cleaning, #Searching, #Selling, #Chametz, #Passover, #BitulChametz, #Kitniyot, #MatzahAshira, #KosherForPassover ★ Support this podcast ★

Please support TORCH at GiveTORCH.net. Thank you for your partnership in expanding our Jewish programming!In this halacha-focused episode preparing for Pesach, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe reviews key laws from Kitzur Shulchan Aruch Siman 117. He begins with Bitul (nullification): normally, a prohibited item is nullified in a 1:60 ratio of permitted food, allowing the mixture if the prohibited amount is tiny and mixed immediately (e.g., a drop of milk in chicken soup). On Pesach, however, the rules are stricter: before Pesach (until nightfall), chometz follows standard Bitul (discard the kernel and the rest is kosher for Pesach). Once Pesach begins, even a minute amount of Chometz prohibits the entire mixture for eating and benefit (hana'ah)—one cannot sell, feed animals, or derive pleasure from it; a rabbinic authority must be consulted.Additional laws include: avoiding singeing fowl over grain-straw (concern for Chometz flavor); prohibiting Kitniyot (legumes/rice/corn etc.) for Ashkenazim due to potential grain mixture or confusion with chometz flour (a binding custom, not followed by Sephardim); caution with dried fruits/spices (cloves/saffron often forbidden); permitting matzah ashira (kneaded with fruit juice/eggs/milk) only in pressing need (e.g., for the ill), but not for the Seder mitzvah of matzah (requires water-kneaded); restrictions on benefiting from chometz (no profit from rental/transport of chometz items, no feeding animals chometz); and special leniencies (e.g., telling a non-Jewish worker to buy/eat chometz with repayment, or renting space/animals without specifying chometz use). The episode stresses consulting a rav for specifics and notes modern ease with certified kosher-for-Passover products._____________The Everyday Judaism Podcast is dedicated to learning, understanding and appreciating the greatness of Jewish heritage and the Torah through the simplified, concise study of Halacha, Jewish Law, thereby enhancing our understanding of how Hashem wants us to live our daily lives in a Jewish way._____________This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by Marshall & Doreen LernerDownload & Print the Everyday Judaism Halacha Notes:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1RL-PideM42B_LFn6pbrk8MMU5-zqlLG5This episode of the Everyday Judaism Podcast by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe of TORCH is dedicated to my dearest friends, Marshall & Doreen Lerner! May Hashem bless you and always lovingly accept your prayer for good health, success and true happiness!!!Recorded in the TORCH Centre - Levin Family Studio (B) to a live audience on March 8, 2026, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on March 23, 2026_____________DONATE to TORCH: Please consider supporting the podcasts by making a donation to help fund our Jewish outreach and educational efforts at https://www.torchweb.org/support.php. Thank you!_____________SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to other podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Prayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at https://www.TORCHpodcasts.com_____________EMAIL your questions, comments, and feedback: awolbe@torchweb.org_____________Please visit www.torchweb.org to see a full listing of our outreach and educational resources available in the Greater Houston area!_____________#Law, #Mitzvah, #ErevPesach, #Shabbos, #PesachPrep, #Cleaning, #Searching, #Selling, #Chametz, #Passover, #BitulChametz, #Kitniyot, #MatzahAshira, #KosherForPassover ★ Support this podcast ★

What about produce that remains attached to the ground? Is that to be tithed? Is it food? Also, a new mishnah with the 5 grains that are obligated in "challah" - giving a portion to God - plus, the same 5 that can become both matzah and chametz.

Shiur given by Rabbi Bezalel Rudinsky on Halacha Pesach. Shiur recorded in Yeshivas Ohr Reuven, Monsey, NY.

Shiur give by Rabbi Bezalel Rudinsky on Medrash Pliyah. Shiur recorded in Yeshivas Ohr Reuven, Monsey, NY.

Shiur given by Rabbi Bezalel Rudinsky on Halacha Pesach. Shiur recorded in Yeshivas Ohr Reuven, Monsey, NY.

5786Wednesday's Topic:Psalm 119אותיות של עוז: אמונה בזמן מלחמה ושלוםLetters of Strength: Faith in a Time of War and PeaceClick ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠ for source sheet.

May Hashem heal the wounded, free the captives and lead our soldiers to a swift and painless victory.#jew #jewish #torah #torahfortoughtimes #rabbiroodyn #bringthemhome #rabbi #torahanytime #Judaism #Israel #shiur #responsetotragictimes #pesach #passover

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Rabbi Perl discusses the Iran, Israel, US conflict in the Middle East.  He also talks about Passover preparations.

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Daf Yomi Menachos 58Episode 2257Babble on Talmud with Sruli RappsJoin the chat: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LMbsU3a5f4Y3b61DxFRsqfMERCH: https://www.etsy.com/shop/BabbleOnTalmudSefaria: https://www.sefaria.org.il/Menachot.58a?lang=heEmail: sruli@babbleontalmud.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/babble_on_talmudFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Babble-on-Talmud-100080258961218/#dafyomi #talmud00:00 Intro 01:48 The prohibition against shirayim on the altar ramp24:07 Burning bird chatas meat on the altar29:05 Chametz and honey minimum amounts and mixtures34:02 Chametz and honey mixed together39:48 Conclusion

In the context of cooking on Shabbat... when there is layering of meat on the coals, and then turn the meat over, one is liable for cooking on Shabbat. But not turning the meat over should also be an issue of cooking on Shabbat, depending on when the meat was put on the fire. Not turning the meat over leaves the meat substantially undercooked, but edible. Plus, the measure of this violation would be the amount of a dried fig. Also, no leavening was permitted in the grain-offerings, as per the Torah's description of them - even before the fistful is removed. With exceptions to the no-leaven rule, including the 2 loaves of Shavuot. But what happens if one processes a leavened grain-offering? Once it's been disqualified, can it be reinstated? Note that the constraints for this leavening question are not easily defined.

Shiur given by Rabbi Yisroel Gottlieb on Halacha Basar BiChalav and Taaruvos. Shiur given in Yeshivas Ohr Reuven, Monsey NY.

Shiur given by Rabbi Yisroel Gottlieb on Halacha Basar BiChalav and Taaruvos. Shiur given in Yeshivas Ohr Reuven, Monsey NY.

Vinegar (Part 2): Charif; Stam yayin - bitul b'shishah, depth of absorption; Chametz; Kashering - odor, kli sheini, kovush; Other. See seforim by Rabbi Cohen at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.kashrushalacha.com

2 sections- psakim regarding vessels of chametz and ovens used with animal fat

1 section- 3 opinions regarding the mixtures of chametz on and after Pesach, both b'mino and b'she'eino mino and conclusive psak of Rava