Podcasts about Katan

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The Mishnah teaches that *hakol chayavin b'ri'iyah… chutz mei'cheresh shoteh v'katan.* But what does that mean for mitzvos *lo sa'aseh*? Are they completely exempt, or do we treat their actions differently? In this episode we'll look at how the Gemara frames the issue — *chiyuv cheresh shoteh v'katan b'mitzvos lo ta'aseh* — and how the Rishonim understand whether there's an *onesh* or not. Do their actions count as a ma'aseh? Is there any punishment or consequence? We'll explore the sugya step by step, keeping the questions open: are they totally *patur*, or is there a nuance between *aseh* and *lo sa'aseh*? Join us as we unpack this classic halachic discussion.

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

Moed Katan 29a: קטן שהגדיל ודין תשלומין בהבדלה

Moed Katan 28a: מזל לישראל

Moed Katan 28b: גדר מצות שמחת יום טוב

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Moed Katan 27b: גדר חיוב סעודת הבראה

Podcast Description: If a burial begins right before sunset but isn't finished until after, what's the mourner's status? Aninus means they're exempt from davening, while shiva only starts after the burial is complete. But once the casket is covered with earth, many poskim say the mourner may already daven — even before shiva has begun. This episode explores that critical difference.

Do we still tear keriah when seeing Yerushalayim today? What about when standing at the Kosel or looking toward Har HaBayis? In this episode, we break down the halacha step by step. We'll explain the debate among the poskim about Yerushalayim itself, the obligation everyone agrees to when seeing the Makom HaMikdash, and the question of whether tearing at the Kosel fulfills the mitzvah. A clear and practical guide to an emotional mitzvah many people wonder about.

Episode Description:Eliyahu HaNavi's fiery ascent into heaven left behind more than a legacy—it sparked a halachic mystery. When a man transforms into a malach, what becomes of his marriage? Could his wife have remarried, or was she bound forever? In this episode, we explore a fascinating debate among the poskim, who wrestle with the question of Eliyahu's unique status: was he considered alive, was he considered dead, or had he entered an entirely new category beyond human definition? The discussion opens a window into the intersection of halacha, aggadah, and the eternal mysteries of Eliyahu HaNavi's mission.

Is Lag BaOmer a day of joy or sadness? We explore the Chasam Sofer's perspective on the yahrzeits of tzadikim and what it teaches us about how to view this unique day.

Moed Katan 25a: מהחייב של איסורי אבילות

Moed Katan 24b: דברים שבצנעא ביום טוב

Moed Katan 23b: גדר דברכת הנהנין

In this episode, we explore whether an avel (mourner) may leave his house during shiva. Can he go elsewhere to sleep? What about traveling in a car versus walking in a public place? We trace the halachic foundation of this prohibition—rooted in the idea that it is not appropriate for a mourner to mingle with many people—and explain the distinctions between different types of leaving. Clear sources and reasoning help us understand the balance between private mourning and public presence.

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

A deep dive into the halachic concept of Shiur Ge'arah — the “measure of reprimand” in aveilus. We explore whether a mourner truly needs to be rebuked by friends before taking a haircut, or if time itself sets the limit. Featuring the Igros Moshe's foundational yesod on the sugya, we unpack the classic dispute among poskim and the practical minhag of waiting three months.

If a relative passes away and the burial is postponed because the body is being flown to Israel, when does shivah actually begin? In this episode, we analyze the halachic debate, focusing on the Igros Moshe's psak and the underlying principles of whether aveilus follows the time of when they leave the body or the moment of kevurah.

Moed Katan 21b: גדר מצות איילות ואיסורי אבילות

Moed Katan 21a: אבל אסור בתלמוד תורה גדר הדין

Moed Katan 20b: שמועה קרובה גדר המחייב

Moed Katan 19b: Tefilin on Chol Hamoed Part 2

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Moed Katan 19a: Tefillin on Chol HaMoed Part 1

Moed Katan 20a: When does Shiva end on the 7th day?

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שמואל אומר במועד קטן: "הלכה כדברי המיקל באבל." אבל אם אבלות היא רק מדרבנן – מדוע צריך כלל מיוחד? הרי כל ספק דרבנן לקולא! מה שונה אבלות שחז״ל הדגישו בה כלל של הקלה? בפרק הזה נעלה את השאלה ונראה את ביאורם של המפרשים.

Description:The Gemara in Moed Katan (20a) teaches: “Amar Shmuel: Halacha k'divrei ha'meikil b'aveilus” — the halacha follows the lenient opinion in mourning. But if aveilus is truly a mitzvah d'Oraisa, why would Chazal establish a rule of leniency? In this episode, we'll ask that question and turn to the Minchas Chinuch and other mefarshim to uncover the reasoning.

Moed Katan 17b: Manicures on Chol Hamoed

Moed Katan 17a: גדר איסור לפני עור

Moed Katan 16b : Power of The Secular Judicial System

Moed Katan 16a: מקור הפקר בית דין הפקר

Moed Katan 15b: גדר דין אבל אינו משלח קרבנותיו

יחזקאל מצטווה להתאבל – אבל לא כדרך שאר אבלים. חלק מהדינים הוא נצטווה לשמר, וחלק לבטל. מתוך הבחירה מה נשמר ומה לא, מגלה הגמרא יסוד עמוק באופי איסורי אבילות: ישנם דינים שנועדו לבטל תנאי נוחות, וישנם דינים שמבטאים שלמות פנימית ושמחה – ושורש האיסור בהם שונה לגמרי. שיעור זה בוחן את הפסוקים, את הדרשות, ואת החלוקה היסודית שבבסיס כל הלכות אבילות.

Sometimes work gets in the way and you miss a tefillah. What now? In this episode, we talk about whether you can say tashlumin (a makeup tefillah) if the reason you missed was because of work. We'll explain what the halacha says, when tashlumin is allowed, and what counts as a valid reason. Simple, clear, and practical.

If someone visits the Kosel on Erev Shabbos, does he tear kriyah? What if he's not crying—should he tear anyway? In this episode, we tackle the core question: Is kriyah a reaction to existing emotion, or a halachic tool meant to create that emotion? We explore the geder of kriyah in aveilus and for seeing the Makom HaMikdash, based on the sugya in Moed Katan and Rav Moshe Feinstein's teshuvah in Igros Moshe. A clear breakdown of the lomdus and how it plays out in halacha lemaaseh.

Moed Katan 13a: Geder of the Knas

It's a common and surprisingly tricky scenario—you live in Israel and keep one day of Yom Tov, but your guest is visiting from the Diaspora and keeps two days. It's your Chol HaMoed, their second Yom Tov—can you cook for them?This isn't just a yes-or-no halachic question. There are two sides, and the topic raises a fascinating halachic and hashkafic discussion about respecting others' observance and the boundaries of Yom Tov laws in Israel vs. the Diaspora.In this episode, we break it down clearly:• What are the opinions?• What are the options?• And what's the best way to approach it in real life?Tune in for a quick but deep dive into a relatable Chol HaMoed scenario.

היעדר מלקות על מלאכה בחול המועד אינו רק שאלה טכנית, אלא מגלה פתח לעיון בעצם מהות האיסור:מה טיבו של איסור מלאכה בימי חולו של מועד?האם הוא מדאורייתא גמור, או שמא מדרבנן בלבד?ואם מן התורה הוא – מדוע אין בו עונש מלקות?נעמוד על דברי הגמרא, ונעמיק בדברי הרמב"ן, התוספות, הריטב"א ועוד ראשונים, שביארו כי עצם השאלה אם לוקין תלויה בגדרו של האיסור – האם הוא לאו ממש, או שמא מכלל מצוות עשה של שמירת החג?נעסוק גם בלשון הפסוקים – "ושמרת את חג המצות" – האם היא נאמרה כלאו, כרמז, או כלשון של אזהרה כללית?פרק זה נוגע בשורש הסוגיא: האם איסור מלאכה בחול המועד דומה לשבת ויום טוב, או שמא יש לו אופי אחר לחלוטין – איסור שיסודו בקדושת הזמן, אך דינו קל יותר?עיון למדני שדורש הבנה עמוקה בדברי הראשונים – ולומד מתוך השמטה של מלקות את עצם מהותו של האיסור.

We often think of Chol Hamoed restrictions as revolving around melacha—but there's a separate prohibition against earning money, even when no technical melacha is involved. In this episode, we explore why that is. The answer lies in the Torah's description of the moed as a mikra kodesh — a time meant to be elevated, protected from weekday distractions. We'll examine how Chazal used this principle to build a framework that preserves the unique atmosphere of the days, and why even a perfectly permissible task becomes problematic when it becomes a paid job.

Moed Katan 11b: שיטת הרמב"ם בעניין איסור מלאכה בחול המועד

The Gemara in Masechet Ta'anit (29b) states that if a Jew has a court case against a gentile, he should try to avoid scheduling the case for the month of Ab, which is a time when our nation's "Mazal" ("luck") is compromised. He should instead try to schedule the hearing for the joyous month of Adar, which is a time of good "Mazal" for the Jewish Nation. A number of commentators raised the question of how to reconcile this teaching with the rule famously established by the Gemara elsewhere, in Masechet Shabbat (156a), "En Mazal Le'Yisrael" – the Jewish Nation is not governed by the forces of "Mazal" that affect the rest of the world. If, indeed, three is no such thing as "Mazal" as far as Am Yisrael is concerned, then why are we told that we have good "Mazal" during Adar and poor "Mazal" during Ab? The Ritba (Rav Yom Tob of Seville, Spain, 1250-1330) answers that Adar and Ab are exceptions to the rule. Although the Jewish Nation is generally not subject to the forces of "Mazal," Hashem decreed that these influences indeed affect us during these two months. Alternatively, the Ritba suggests, the Jewish People are indeed not influenced at all by "Mazal" at any time, and the Gemara in Ta'anit borrows the term "Mazal" to refer to Hashem's governance of His nation during the months of Adar and Ab. During Adar, He deals with us more graciously and compassionately, whereas in Ab, He deals with us more strictly and exactingly, and this is the Gemara's intent when it speaks of the "Mazal" during these months. A different answer was offered in light of Tosafot's comments to the Gemara's teaching "En Mazal Le'Yisrael." Tosafot explain that indeed, we, like all people on earth, are subject to the powers of "Mazal," but we have the ability to negate these forces through the merits of our Misvot. Accordingly, the Gemara in Maseches Ta'anit might be understood to mean that we require additional merits to overcome the harsh "Mazal" of the month of Ab. We are never helplessly at the mercy of "Mazal," as we always have the ability to earn Hashem's favor through out merits irrespective of our "Mazal," but during the month of Ab this is somewhat more difficult. In conclusion, it is worth noting the Gemara's startling comment in Masechet Mo'ed Katan (28a) that a person's lifespan, his ability to beget children, and his livelihood depend not on his merits, but rather on "Mazal." This seems to explicitly contradict the aforementioned rule of "En Mazal Le'Yisrael." In truth, however, Rav Menahem Meiri (Provence, 1249-1315) comments that the Gemara's statement in Mo'ed Katan reflects a minority view among the Sages, and has been resoundingly rejected. Therefore, the Meiri writes, one should never cease praying for everything he needs and wants, because our merits and G-d's mercy can overcome any "Mazal." Hacham Ovadia Yosef noted that the Rambam similarly followed this view, firmly stating that we are not affected at all by the forces of astrology. This is the position taken by many other Rabbis, as well. Until when specifically should a person delay his court hearing? The Magen Abraham (Rav Abraham Gombiner, Poland, 1635-1682) writes (551:1) in the name of Rabbenu Yeruham (Provence, 1290-1350) that one should delay the hearing until the onset of the month of Elul. According to this view, the inauspicious quality of the month of Ab extends throughout the entire month. By contrast, Rav Levi Yitzhak of Berditchev (1740-1809), in his work Kedushat Levi (Parashat Va'et'hanan) writes that the Gemara refers only to the first half of the month. Starting from the 15 th of Ab – Tu B'Av, which is a festive day – the remainder of the month is not considered inauspicious. Accordingly, some have ruled that already from Tu B'Ab there is no concern going to court. An allusion to this concept is the configuration of the divine Name associated with this month. The Kabbalists teach that the four letters that comprise the Name of "Havaya" (spelled Yod, Heh, Vav and Heh) can be arranged in twelve different sequences, and each sequence is associated with a different month. The month of Tammuz is associated with the reverse spelling – Heh, Vav, Heh and Yod – and this month is thus a month of calamity. The month of Ab is associated with the spelling Heh, Vav, Yod and Heh – with the first two letters reversed, and the second two letters in proper sequence. This alludes to the fact that the first half of the month of Ab is one of misfortune and tragedy, but the second half – starting from Tu B'Ab – is joyous. Hacham Ovadia Yosef, in Hazon Ovadia (p. 166), follows a third view, based on a passage in the Zohar (Yitro, 78b) stating that Esav took control of the month of Tammuz and the first nine days of the month of Ab. According to the Zohar, it seems, it is only through Tisha B'Ab that one should avoid a court hearing against a gentile, but already from the 10 th of Ab there is no concern. This is, indeed, the view of the Ben Ish Hai (Rav Yosef Haim of Baghdad, 1833-1909), in Parashat Debarim, 1). Summary: The Gemara teaches that a person who has a court case against a gentile should try to avoid scheduling the hearing for the month of Ab, which is a time of bad "Mazal." The commentators clarified that this does not mean we are helplessly subject to the forces of astrology and the like. We are always able to earn G-d's favor and compassion through prayer and good deeds, but in the month of Ab He deals with us somewhat more harshly, making it more difficult to earn His kindness. Different views exist as to when specifically one should avoid going to court. Hacham Ovadia Yosef rules that the concern is only through Tisha B'Ab; starting already on the 10 th of the Ab, one may go to court without any worry.

Is a porch or outdoor balcony obligated in the mitzvah of ma'akeh—the Torah command to build a safety railing? In this episode, we explore the classic sources, including the Sifri, Ritva, and Chazon Ish, and examine the major halachic debate between lenient and stringent views. We'll also clarify the difference between halachic obligation and safety requirement, whether a bracha is recited, and what practical steps homeowners should take today.

Moed Katan 10b:What Qualifies as a Davar Ha'avud on Chol Hamoed?

Torah vs. Mitzvah: When Learning Must Wait

Are activities like horseback riding or going on a road trip allowed on Chol Hamoed? Does it matter if you're doing it for fun or just killing time? This episode breaks down the halachos of travel and leisure during Chol Hamoed—what's permitted, what's not, and what depends on your intent.

Moed Katan 8b: The Brisker Rav's 2 Dinim in Sheva Brachos

Moed Katan 9a: Can you get married on Purim + the geder of Simchas Purim

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