Podcasts about Mincha

Episode 300 (!) - Importance of Halacha: Tanach as Part of Torah    In this week's episode, we continue looking at the importance of Halacha. Are there differences between how the Litvish world sees Halacha and how the Chassidish world sees Halacha? Why do Chassidim daven Mincha after shkia? Why do some daven Shachris after zman Tefila?  We start looking at the very fundamental machlokes between the Rambam and Rabainu Tam about learning Tanach. What level of learning Tanach is the Rambam speaking about? 

1)      When I do שנים מקרא, should I do both times with trop or isonce enough?[1]2)      One who missed Ya'ale v'Yovoi at Maariv of Rosh Chodesh“is not obliged to repeat the Shmoine Esrei”. Is he permitted to repeat if heso wishes?[2]  3)      After Kiddush in Shul, our Ladies Auxiliary tidy up and wash the dishes. Isthat okay?[3]  4)      For some reason I davened Musaf after Mincha. For וינוחו בו or בם, which do I follow?[4]5)      Should the Bal Korei be holding the Eitz Chaim when leining?[5]6)      May I wear crocs or open-backed slippers in the street on Shabbos?[6]7)      Is saying "Good Shabbos” before Shabbostantamount to accepting Shabbos?[7]8)      May one embroider a new Poroiches during the Nine Days?[8]9)      When checking my Tzitzis, I noticed that the thread had unraveled within the knot:[9]  10)  Feedback about chick-peas needing to be Bishul Yisroel:[10]11)  Feedback about Kiddush Shabbos day and someone else drinks the wine:[11]https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9764852268?omn=83012203069Index to previous Panorama Shiurim: PanoramaIndex 2 - Google Docs To sponsor a Shiur – to honour a special occasion -contact: dayan@lubavitchuk.com[1] מחזיק ברכה או"ח סי'רפה סק"ח מזהיר לקרוא בטעמים. ואינו מבחין בין פ"א לפ"ב. וראהרשימת היומן ע' רכא.[2] בסדור דרך החיים – הובאבסדור תהלת ה' לפני 'רצה'  - "אין צריך לחזור". אבל בשו"ע סי'תכב ס"א מבואר דאינו חוזר – אף באמצע תפלתו, וכמפורש בשו"ע סי' רצדס"ה (בשוע"רשם ס"ז). ובסדורי (ח"א ע' יז הע' 65) הבאתי שבכמה מקומות  הלשון"אינו צריך" פירושו כבאידיש: "מ'דארף אזוי נישט טאן", היינושאסור לעשות כן. [3] ראה שמירת שבת כהלכתהפכ"ח ספ"ט. וגן בספ"ח שם אוסר לנקות אולם-שמחות בגמר השימוש בו.[4] בנעילה אנו אומרים "שבתות . . בם",והטעם "שהיא לאחר מנחה" (ס' המנהגים ע' 64). ועדיין יש לחלק, כי שםהיינו זמנה.[5] בשו"ע או"ח סי'קלט סי"א איתא שיאחוז בשעת הברכה. והיינו להעולה. אבל הטעם (ברמ"א שם) -"לא תמוש ספר התורה הזה מפיך, חזק ואמץ" – משמע גם על הקורא (בפרט לדעתהראשונים שעיקר הברכה של העולה היא במקום הבעל-קורא – כבשו"ת צמח צדקאו"ח סי' לה). וכן מנהג העולם.[6] באו"ח סי' שא סט"ז הביא הרמ"א שישאוסרים לצאת בשבת בפאנטיניש, הובא בשוע"ר שם סי"ב. בפס"ת )שם אות כד, בשם קצות השלחן סי' קטו הע' טו) מקיל.[7] כן סיפר הרה"ג ר'ישראל פרידמאן ע"ה בשם כ"ק אדמו"ר מוהריי"צ נ"ע, ור'זלמן יפה ע"ה בשם כ"ק אדמו"ר זי"ע (לקט הליכות ומנהגי שבתקודש (זליגסון) ע' 7. ויש לעיין אם יש ליזהר בזה גם בדיעבד, להימנע ממלאכה אחרישהתבטא "גוט שבת". [8] מנהג לא לטוות צמר קשורעם ביטול העבודה באבן השתיי' (שו"ע סי' תקנא ס"ח). האיסור לתפור בגדיםחדשים (שם ס"ז) משמע דהיינו בגדים דוקא. ולצורך נישואין מותר (משנ"ב שםס"ק מו). הנלמד מ"בצע אמרתו" = "בזע פורפירא דילי'", הואטעם ביטול מצות ציצית בשח​רית של ת"ב (סי' תקנהס"א).[9] שוע"ר סי' יבס"ז. וכאשר הקלקול הוא בתוך הגדיל, הרי גם לא נשאר כדי עניבה – ראה סדור רבנוהזקן ח"א ע' פו ובהע' 131.[10]א) חשש בבתי-חרושת שאותם אדים וכו'משמשים מאכלות אסורות; ב) אם הם ראויים לאכילה ע"י שריי', הוי כנאכל חי?ולענ"ד צ"ל "נאכל" חי, לא רק "ראוי לאכילה" חי.[11]בפסקי תשובות סי' רפט:ג מתיר הדבר,כי דינו כברכת המצוות.

Do you have to bring in Shabbat when your shul davens!? Are You allowed to be a lawyer!? If you miss Mincha on Erev Shabbat can you say two Shemona Esrei in Arvit of Shabbat!?

​1)      I would like to host some non-Jews on Shabbos, 2nd day of Shovuos. May our non-Jewish chef cook for them on Friday, 1st day of Shovuos? [1]2)      My tenant left some children home unattended. The 10-year-old decided to cook something, then forgot to turn off the heat. Due to smoke coming out of the windows the fire brigade was alerted, and they broke down the front door of the home. Thankfully everyone is safe, but who has to pay for the repair to the door? [2]3)      After early Maariv I realized that I hadn't davened Mincha. What should I do now? [3]4)      An elder Chosid lived in a Jewish but modern-orthodox district. The Rebbe requested he organize a Friday night minyan bizmano. Why? “Jews who aren't keeping Shabbos, instead of violating 27 hours, will violate only 26 hours”. Let's check this out: [4]5)      I have a choice: Maariv early with a minyan, or bizmanoalone. Which is preferable? [5]6)      When using boiled eggs to make into a salad, do I need check for blood-spots?[6]7)      Why is lighting candles early on Erev Shovuos not compromising Sefiroh? [7]8)      May I sell kosher non-mevushal wine to Jews who are not Shomer-Shabbos at all?[8]9)      Which name do we write in a kesubah for one who doesn't have a Jewish father? [9]10)  We have a Kohen who is married to a divorced woman. He doesn't duchen. But does he need to leave the room before the Chazan proclaims “Kohanim”?[10]11)  When gathering the Tzitzis for Shema, are we compromising their Mitzva?[11]To sponsor a Shiur – to honour a special occasion -contact: dayan@lubavitchuk.com[1] אסור לבשל לנכריביו"ט (שוע"ר ר"ס תקיב). ע"י נכרי, אולי שבות דשבות, אך איןכאן צורך מצוה. לכן גם העירוב תבשילין אינו מתיר.  [2] מכבי-אש לא חייבים לשלםמה שהזיקו בכדי להציל חיים (פסקי המשפט סי' שפ, א). השוכר-הדייר פטור, אפילו אםהיה נחשב פשיעה, כי אין דין שמירה בקרקעות. פרט אם עשו חוזה בתחלת השכירות שהדיירחייב להחזיר הדירה כפי שקיבל אותה (שם סי' שמ, ז).[3] מבואר בשוע"ר סי' קחסי"ג עפ"ד המג"א שם סק"י. ומשמע קצת שי"ל שעדיין נחשבתתפלתו שיתפלל עתה כתפלת מנחה.  [4] בשוע"ר סי' רסגסי"ט מבואר: א) רוב הקהל – שאינם באים לביהכ"נ – אינם נמשכים אחר המיעוט[שקבלו שבת מוקדם]; ב) בית-כנסת מאוחר אינו נמשך אחר רוב בתי-כנסיות המקדימים; ג)יחיד שבביתו נמשך אחר רוב העיר, לא אחר בית-כנסת שלו. ע"כ. אבל המחצית השקל(שם כ"ד) סבור שנגרר אחר ביכ"נ שהוא רגיל בו. י"ל בכוונת כ"קשכל שאינם באים לביכ"נ נמשכים הם למנין חב"ד המאוחר.[5] חידושי הש"ס של הצמחצדק א, ג.[6] ראה יו"ד סי' סוס"ח. וראה ס' הכשרות פרק יג אות כה.[7] מבואר בשוע"רר"ס תצד. וראה נתיבים בשדה השליחות פ"ג הע' 18.[8] בשו"ת ציץ אליעזר(ח"ח סי' יז-יח) מביא מכמה פוסקים שזה שמח"ש בפרהסיא דינו כעובדע"ז, לא נאמר לגבי מגעו ביין.[9] בס' כתובה כהלכתה(פ"ו סי"א) ג' שיטות: א) שם הפרטי לחוד; ב) שם האם; ג) שם אבי האם. [אךמ"ש בהע' יז על מי שאביו יצא לתרבות רעה, שקראו אותו ע"ש אבי אביו –לענ"ד שאני התם כי הוא באמת מתייחס לאבי-אביו. משא"כ בנדו"ד] לעניןעלי' לתורה – ראה דברינו בנתיבים בשדה השליחות ח"ב פ"ה אות יד. ושאניקריאת התורה מכתובה וגט, כי לא יקראוהו לתורה: "פלוני בן אבי אמופלוני". משא"כ בסדור כתובה וגט, שנעשה בידי יודעי טיב קידושין וגיטין.[10]בשוע"ר סי' קכח סוס"ה כתב שהפסול לנשיאת כפים שלא מחמת פגם יצא מביתהכנסת. אבל במשנ"ב ס"ק יב כתב שאין צריכים לצאת.[11]במדרש אגור משווה קיבוץ גליות מד'כנפות הארץ למצות ציצית בד' כנפות הבגד. בקיבוץ גליות תסתיים מצות ציצית שלהקב"ה.​

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

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Types of Mincha?

A lentil Mincha?

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The Rebbe explains why a Mincha before the Omer is invalid, but before the Shtei Halechem is valid after the fact. Through the Omer of barley and the Shtei Halechem of wheat, the Sicha maps the growth from self-discipline and refining the animal soul to joyful, elevated service of Hashem. https://www.torahrecordings.com/likutei-sichos/032/012_002

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What If I Need To?

Should I Daven Mincha Maariv?

Chof-Beis Adar (22:37)

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The split Mincha

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The thought is spread out to the entire Mincha

Chazal tell us, "Ein adam shome'a leey u'mafsid" — no one ever listens to Hashem and loses. When a person acts according to the will of Hashem, he always gains. He may not see the gain immediately. He may not see any result right away. But in the end, he always wins. Sometimes Hashem gives a person a very difficult test. If he acts honestly, he may lose money. If he speaks truthfully, he may lose an opportunity. If he refuses to cut corners, he may lose a deal, a job, or a position. And then the thought creeps in, "If I had just been a little less careful, I would have gained so much." But that thought is a mistake. It may look like he lost in the short term, but in the end he will only gain from doing what was right. Rarely do we see the reward immediately. Most of the time, the benefit comes later, in a way we never could have imagined. But when we do merit to see the reward right away, it gives us tremendous chizuk. An avreich from New York told the following story. His parents live in London, and from time to time he travels there with his family to visit them. One winter day, he traveled with his wife and children — five people altogether. There were many delays at the airport. When boarding finally began, he realized there were only a few minutes left to pray Mincha. As soon as he started the Amidah, an announcement was made: the flight was overbooked, and they were looking for volunteers to get off the plane. Anyone who agreed would receive a ticket for the next day and compensation of one thousand dollars. A thought flashed through his mind. Five people. Five thousand dollars. Money he could certainly use. He was about to raise his hand, but then he stopped himself. He was standing before Melech Malchei HaMelachim. It is forbidden to interrupt the Amidah, even with a gesture. The yetzer hara whispered, "You already lost your concentration. Make the sign quickly, and then you'll go back to praying properly." But he strengthened himself and said, "If this money is meant for me, Hashem will give it to me without my doing something forbidden." He continued praying with all his heart. A few moments after he finished, another announcement was made. Since no volunteers had come forward, the compensation was now raised to two thousand five hundred dollars per passenger. He went to the counter and accepted the offer. Later, he calculated. Five thousand dollars for changing the flight. And seven thousand five hundred dollars for not interrupting his prayer. Another woman told me her story. Her family had grown, several children were already married, and she no longer had room to host them. She and her husband were looking to buy a bigger home, but they did not want to leave their neighborhood. One day, a real estate agent called with an unbelievable opportunity. A huge lot with a small house in the exact area they wanted, at a price that almost never exists. They could buy it cheaply and use the extra money to build their dream home. Then they discovered that buying this property would seriously harm someone else. Without hesitation, she said no. People told them they were foolish. "Opportunities like this don't come twice," they said. But she refused. Less than two weeks later, the agent called again. Just one block away, an even better property was about to go on the market. Same size lot, similar house — and one hundred twenty-five thousand dollars cheaper. They bought it, built exactly what they needed, and saw clearly how Hashem had rewarded them for doing what was right. Most of the time, we do not see immediately how much we gain by choosing Hashem. But the rule never changes. No one ever lost by doing the will of Hashem. No one ever sacrificed for Hashem and came out the loser. In the end — always — the one who chooses what is right is the one who wins.

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​1)      Does the worn-out card-cover of the Hand Tefillin need to be placed in Shaimos?[1]2)      We did not have a minyan for Shacharis, Musaf or Mincha.The 10th man arrived after Mincha. Were we able to now readthe morning or the afternoon Krias haTorah?[2]3)      We have building-plans for our forthcoming Chabad House. May we show them to people on Shabbos?[3]  4)      During bentsching after a meal celebrating a Bris, several extra prayers are added, each beginning with Horachamon. Should the honorees be holding the cup of wine?[4]5)      We had a cake baking in the oven on Friday. At candle-lighting time I checked the cake and it was still moist inside. A) Was I allowed to leave it bake [with a timer to switch off the oven later]? B) Would the cake be Muktzah for the rest of Shabbos?[5]6)      A few minutes before Shkiah, I took a frozen chulent out of the freezer and put it into a Crock-Pot. The knob is taped down so you can't change the setting.7)      I placed a cold kugel on a hotplate that doesn't have any heat settings. Okay?[6]8)      At a ladies' event each participant fills a decorative bottle and fills it with a flavoured oil. The oil will typically be used to enhance salads. Do the bottles need to be toivelled?[7]9)      I slipped up and said something untrue to a colleague – something that has no relevance to them. Do I have to confess to them that I had been untruthful?[8] 10)  Feedback on adding Aliyos on Shabbos:מפיהשמועה: בשבת הסמוך לנשואי מרת שיינא הי"ד בת כ״ק אדמו״ר ריי״צ לרמ״מהכהן הורנשטיין הי"ד נכד אדמו"ר מהר״ש נ"ע (י' סיון תרצ"ב),החתן עלה 'כהן', הרבי עלה מפטיר, ועשו 'אחרון' בשביל המחותן, ר' משה הכהןהורנשטיין.To sponsor a Shiur – to honour a special occasion -contact: dayan@lubavitchuk.com[1] ראה ס' גנזי הקודש פ"ו סי"ג.[2] בשערי אפרים (ש"זסל"ט) כתב שאם כבר אמרו אשרי ובל"צ, אז יקראו של מנחה. ואילוהמשנ"ב (סי' קלה שעה"ת אות ה) הביא זאת בסגנון של לכתחלה. אכן פשטותלשון הדגול מרבבה (או"ח שם) הוא שכל יום השבת הוא זמן קריאת פרשת השבוע. אבללקרוא גם של מנחה לא נראה, דסתרי אהדדי.[3] ההיתר של פיקוח על צרכיצבור בשבת, היינו מפאת הצורך לעשות זאת אז (נזר ישראל פי"ד סי"א; ליקוטירימ"א שם סק"ט).[4] שו"ת אבני חפץ(גולדברגר) ח"ג סי' מא.[5] ראה פסקי תשובות סי' רנד:ג. אכן בהמשך שם פקפק אםלסמוך לכתחילה לומר שקרמו פני הפת מבעוד יום. [6] בס' שבת כהלכה פ"ח ס"ד מסיק שכשאי-אפשרלשנות מדת החום, הוי כגרופה. בדין הראשון צריך לכסות מבפנים בנייר-כסף. מיחםחשמלי צריך שהמים יירתחו מערב שבת לשליש או חצי בישולם (שם פ"ו ס"ב). [7] פסקים ותשובות יו"דסי' קכ אות יח.  [8] ספר ניב שפתים (לר' נחוםיברוב ז"ל) כלל ט ס"ל.​ 

No joint Mincha offering

When you mention Mincha

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Vayikra ch.2 describes and outlines the FIVE types of Korban Mincha - an offering of flour and oil. Why does it come in five recipes? What does this vegetarian korban represent?

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

Why do we light Chanukah candles in shul—if no one fulfills their obligation with that lighting?A sincere question asked between Mincha and Maariv (from a Yid wearing a Chanukah kippah—so of course it had to be taken seriously

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Galil's Hidden Treasures: A Hanukkah Adventure Unveiled Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-12-15-08-38-20-he Story Transcript:He: הכביש המתפתל בגליל כמו ציור במפת יד מונח לפניהם, אך המפה שמצאו במכונית שונה.En: The winding road in the Galil lay before them like a drawing on a palm, but the map they found in the car was different.He: חורף, כבישים חלקלקים, אך הרפתקה קוראת להם.En: Winter, slippery roads, but adventure calls to them.He: יעל, אבי ותמר יצאו לדרך.En: Yael, Avi, and Tamar set out on their journey.He: ״יעל, המפה הזו לא בתכנית שלנו,״ אמר אבי וגלגל עיניים.En: "Yael, this map isn't part of our plan," Avi said, rolling his eyes.He: ״אבל אולי היא מובילה למשהו מיוחד!En: "But maybe it leads to something special!He: זה כמו תעלומה שצריכה להיפתר.En: It's like a mystery that needs solving.He: תמר, את הרי אוהבת היסטוריה, בואי נבדוק,״ ענתה יעל בהתרגשות.En: Tamar, you love history, let's check it out," Yael replied excitedly.He: ״טוב, אם יש לה קשר לחנוכה, אני בפנים,״ חייכה תמר, מותירה את אבי מחויך בפנים, אף שהוא נשאר מסופק.En: "Well, if it has a connection to Hanukkah, I'm in," Tamar smiled, leaving Avi smiling inside, even though he remained skeptical.He: הם נסעו בדרכי הגליל, כשהשלג מתחיל להיערם על הגבעות הירוקות ופולח רוח קר.En: They drove through the roads of the Galil, as the snow began to pile on the green hills, pierced by a cold wind.He: עצי זית נראו כמו משמרות העתיקה שעדיין כאן.En: Olive trees looked like ancient sentinels still standing firm.He: המפה הובילה אותם בכבישים ציוריים ופסלים טבעיים, ובסוף הגיעה לנקודה מבודדת בקצה הגבעה.En: The map led them through picturesque roads and natural sculptures, eventually reaching an isolated spot at the end of a hill.He: שם, במנחה של חנוכה, פתחו גומחה מסתורית, וחיוכיהם זורחים כמו הנרות שהדליקו באותו ערב.En: There, during Mincha of Hanukkah, they opened a mysterious alcove, their smiles shining like the candles they lit that evening.He: ״הנה, כאן היו אנשים לפני שנים רבות, אולי חיילי חשמונאים,״ לחשה תמר בהתלהבות אמיתית.En: "Look, people were here many years ago, maybe Hasmonean soldiers," Tamar whispered with genuine excitement.He: רעשי הרוח גברו, והיה להם קשה לשמוע זה את זה.En: The sound of the wind intensified, making it hard for them to hear each other.He: הם מיהרו להתארגן לעזוב.En: They hurried to get ready to leave.He: ״הייתה זו חוויה מדהימה,״ אמרה יעל כשהם התכוננו לשוב.En: "That was an amazing experience," Yael said as they prepared to return.He: במכונית, תחת שמיכה מהבגאז', הם חגגו נר נוסף של חנוכה.En: In the car, under a blanket from the trunk, they celebrated another candle of Hanukkah.He: יעל התחילה להבין את ערך התכנון, ולראות את ההנאה שבגילוי המפתיע.En: Yael began to understand the value of planning and saw the joy in unexpected discovery.He: אבי פתח לבו להרפתקה, ואילו תמר חשה חיבור חדש להיסטוריה המקומית.En: Avi opened his heart to adventure, while Tamar felt a new connection to local history.He: בערב הזה, עם אור הנרות, הם הבינו כמה השילוב של עבר והווה יכול להאיר את דרכם, אפילו בטיפות השלג הכבדות ביותר.En: That evening, with the light of the candles, they realized how the combination of past and present can light their way, even in the heaviest snowflakes. Vocabulary Words:winding: מתפתלslippery: חלקלקיםadventure: הרפתקהmystery: תעלומהconnection: קשרpierced: פולחsentinels: משמרותpicturesque: ציורייםsculptures: פסליםisolated: מבודדתalcove: גומחהintensified: גברוblanket: שמיכהcelebrated: חגגוplanning: תכנוןgenuine: אמיתיתunexpected: מפתיעdiscovery: גילויlocal: מקומיתrealized: הבינוcombination: שילובlight: יאירheaviest: הכבדותsnowflakes: טיפות השלגdrawing: ציורwhispered: לחשהexcitedly: בהתרגשותgenuine: אמיתיתvalue: ערךintensified: גברוBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

​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. ShouldI recite a brocho when donning the second pair?[1]2)      Does a polyester-fabric shower-curtain present a problem for use on Shabbos (with cold water)?[2]3)      Is it okay to pour boiling water from a parev kettle into a meaty cholent?[3]4)      Is a gluten-free dough eligible for the mitzvah of Challoh?[4]5)      May one peel lip-stain on Shabbos?6)      Why is the word Echod - in the opening verse of Shema – preceded by a vertical line?[5]7)      Breishis 35:22 has a break (פתוחה) in middle of a posuk. When reviewing the Parsha שנים מקרא ואחד תרגום, should one stop at the break to recite the Targum of the first part of the posuk?[6]8)      I accidentally knocked over a bottle of wine in a shop. Am I liable to pay for it?[7] 9)      Several men missed leining at Mincha on Shabbos. May they lein after Mincha?[8]10) Feedback on Sidur interview, re. mention of Ketores in prayer at end of Korbanos:[9]To sponsor a Shiur – to honour a special occasion -contact: dayan@lubavitchuk.com[1] במילואים לסדור רבנו הזקן(ח"ג ע' א'תעח) כתבתי לברך שנית – כשהי' שינוי-מקום בינתים. אבל בפסקי תשובות(סי' כה הע' 168) סבור שלא לברך שנית, על סמך דעת החיי אדם (כלל י"ב) ששינוימקום אינו מפסיק לברכת המצוות, כפי שהביא שם סי' ח אות כ"ו. אגב: מזה חשש שלאלברך על ט"ק בבוקר כשדעתו ללבוש ט"ג אח"כ, כי אולי ברכת הט"קפוטרת הט"ג.[2] ראהפסקי תשובות סי' שב אות כג שראוי להחמיר בבד-אריג בסיבים סינטטיים כעין בד הנעשהמצמר וכותנה וכו'.[3] בשו"ת מנחת שלמה(ח"ב סי' צז) כאשר הזיעה המגיעה עד הקומקום אינה חמה כשיעור יד סולדת בו.וראה פסקים ותשובות יו"ד סי' צב אות כ והע' 246.[4] בס' שבת כהלכה פ"גסוף אות ח מזהיר בזה.  וכן בפסקי תשובות סי' שיח סוף אות לב.[5] סדור ר' שבתי סופר במקומו.[6] רז"ה (שערי תפלה סי'שכח) מבטל לגמרי קריאת עשרת הדברות בטעם העליון. יעב"ץ (לוח ארש סי' תסב)חולק עליו. הוא מחדש שמשה רבינו הנחיל שני סוגי הטעמים. בשוע"ר (סי' תצדס"ח ואילך) מכריע לקרוא ברבים בטעם העליון, היינו החלוקה לפי הפרשיות – כעיןמתן תורה. אבל ביחיד יש לקרוא לפי חלוקת הפסוקים. א"כ ה"ה בנדו"ד.[7] בשו"עחו"מ סי' תיב ס"א פוטר השובר את הכד דרך הילוכו ברה"ר, כי אין דרךבנ"א להתבונן בדרכים. ובשו"ת קנה בשם ח"א סי' קכד פוטר למי שבאלהקיץ את חבירו ודרס על המשקפיים שלו שהיו מונחים על הרצפה. משמע דרה"ר לאודוקא.[8] ראה פסקי תשובות סי' רצב אות ג. וקצת ראי' לזהמזה שיש עושים מנין לקריאה ומפטיר יונה בשעת ההפסקה ביוה"כ, כנזכר בהגהותרעק"א לאו"ח סי' תקנט ס"ד.[9] נוסח תפלה זו מובא בטור סי' מח. אדה"ז הוסיףבה ענין הקטורת. אבל בכמה סדורי אשכנז אינה מופיעה כלל. ולא מצאתי למה.​

When to pray mincha!? You should daven by urself instead of with a minyan!? You can't take in Shabbat early!?

Two brothers step onto the world's stage and show us two kinds of power. Esau strides forward with muscle and heat, living for the rush of now. Jacob moves quieter but surer, holding fast to covenant and truth. When Isaac mutters, “the voice is Jacob's, but the hands are Esau's,” he leaves us a compass for every age: power that grabs close versus power that travels far. We follow that thread from the birthright and the blessing straight into daily life, where anxiety, headlines, and deadlines test our center.We explore how classic commentators reframe “the voice of Jacob” as more than tone or manners. It's the practice of prayer itself—speech that bridges distances and changes the one who prays. The Midrash argues that when we learn and pray aloud, adversaries lose their edge. That's not magical thinking; it's a way of ordering our world so courage beats panic and purpose outlasts pressure. We also name the modern Edoms that spark fear and ask how a spiritual tool can meet a public storm. The answer returns us to the voice: refine it, use it, and let it do the work hands can't.Then we get practical. Shacharis sets perspective. Maariv settles the night. Mincha—the hardest one to focus on—becomes the secret weapon. The Torah calls Isaac's afternoon prayer “sicha,” conversation, and that word unlocks a daily habit: pause at peak chaos and tell God exactly what's on your plate. We walk through when to insert your own words, how to think specifics inside the blessings, and how a short, honest pour-out can turn stress into strength. If you've struggled to care about Mincha, this simple shift may change your afternoons—and your week.If this resonated, share it with a friend, subscribe for more, and leave a review with one line on what you'll try at your next Mincha. Your voice might be the nudge someone else needs.Support the showJoin The Motivation Congregation WhatsApp community for daily motivational Torah content!------------------Check out our other Torah Podcasts and content! SUBSCRIBE to The Motivation Congregation Podcast for daily motivational Mussar! Listen on Spotify or 24six! Find all Torah talks and listen to featured episodes on our website, themotivationcongregation.org Questions or Comments? Please email me @ michaelbrooke97@gmail.com

Grief, generosity, and grounded choices shape the arc from Sarah's passing to Rivka's arrival at the well—and they also shape our Mondays. We walk through Chayei Sarah as more than history: it's a diary of decisive moments that refuses to preach in bullet points. Instead, the text slows down at each crossroads—buying a burial plot in full view, drawing water for strangers, finding comfort after loss—and lets us learn how courage and kindness look when money, honor, and family are on the line.From there, we tackle a big question: if the goal is to form character, why doesn't the Torah simply command it? Enter Mesilas Yesharim's closing chapters. The Ramchal argues that the mission is constant—bring true satisfaction to the Creator—while the path shifts with your role. A rabbi, an employee, and an independent contractor face different tests, yet each can reach the same center of the maze through integrity, restraint, and presence. We apply this frame to a real-world pivot from the study hall to real estate: taking calls, honoring contracts, resisting the urge to undercut a rival, and finding a focused Mincha in a glass-walled conference room.Along the way we make practical ethics concrete. Choshen Mishpat comes alive when a commission is disputed. Rivka's quiet generosity becomes a checklist for our own small acts. Abraham's transparent purchase becomes a model for clean deals. Even the humblest work holds dignity when done for the sake of family and with clean hands. The takeaway is simple and demanding: the maze changes, the mission doesn't. Wherever you stand—office, train, kitchen, or jobsite—treat it as holy ground by choosing well in the moment in front of you.If this resonated, follow the show, share this episode with a friend who's navigating a transition, and leave a review with one work habit you plan to elevate this week. Your stories help others find their way through the maze.Support the showJoin The Motivation Congregation WhatsApp community for daily motivational Torah content!------------------Check out our other Torah Podcasts and content! SUBSCRIBE to The Motivation Congregation Podcast for daily motivational Mussar! Listen on Spotify or 24six! Find all Torah talks and listen to featured episodes on our website, themotivationcongregation.org Questions or Comments? Please email me @ michaelbrooke97@gmail.com

In this eye-opening conversation, therapist Rachel Tuchman dives deep into the way we talk about food, body image, and health in the frum community — and why it matters more than we think. From Yom Tov tables filled with diet talk to the surge of GLP-1 weight-loss injections, Rachel explores how these messages shape our children's self-image, strain our relationships, and fuel anxiety. She challenges the obsession with quick fixes and encourages a shift toward true health — meaningful connection, joy around food, and emotional well-being. A must-listen for anyone who wants to build a healthier, happier family culture. This episode was made possible thanks to our sponsors: ►Blooms Kosher   Bring you the best Kosher products worldwide.   https://bloomskosher.com   ______________________________________   ► FastAid   Fasting can be tough — headaches, nausea, and fatigue can drain your energy. That's why so many rely on FastAid by Kollel Toronto, a slow-release capsule you take before the fast so it helps when you need it most.   Created under the guidance of Rav Shlomo Miller and Rav Yaakov Hirschman, FastAid comes in versions with caffeine, Tylenol, Advil, or electrolytes. It's halachically approved, easy to take, and just $12 a pack.   Available at most kosher supermarkets, Judaica stores, pharmacies, mikva geshefts, and online at www.Kollel.com.   Support Torah learning and make fasting easier — take FastAid and feel the difference.   ______________________________________ ► Shaar This is a Timeless Honor, timely opportunity. Each site will have unique design and amenities including ample walkways, beit hesped, onsite shiva room, and parking. A Sha'ar representative  will be onsite to help navigate and facilitate the funeral. Both Sha'ar HaZeitim and Sha'ar HaMenuchot combines the holiness of burial in Yerushalayim with the serenity reserved for the most exclusive private cemeteries. Brokers Wanted: Help families worldwide purchase cemetery plots in Israel. Contact: sales@shaar.com Over 275 Plots sold and 300 currently in Contract. ______________________________________ ► Keren Hashana Imagine the opportunity to partner daily with the Lubavitcher Rebbe in giving Tzedakah You donate in amounts the number of days in the coming year–this year 354–and Keren Hashana disburses the Tzedakah on your behalf -- twice every day! Once before Shachris and once before Mincha. This guarantees that you will give Tzedaka every day of the year.  It's not important how much you give, the idea is to give Tzedaka every day! MyKerenHashana.com ______________________________________ ► Dream Raffle Win a brand new and fully furnished $1,200,000 apartment in Yerushalayim!    Use Promo code MPP for $10 off and to receive double tickets!   https://thedreamraffle.com/  ______________________________________ ► Colel Chabad Pushka App - The easiest way to give Tzedaka    https://pushka.cc/meaningful    _______________________________________ ► Sprinkles   Pick up your copy in your local supermarket! If your supermarket doesn't have Sprinkles, ask them for it and we will be happy to supply your local store!   _______________________________________ ► Lalechet     We're a team of kosher travel experts, here to carry you off to your dream destination swiftly, safely, and seamlessly in an experience you will forever cherish.    https://www.lalechet.com ___________________________________________   ►Rothenberg Law Firm   Personal Injury Law Firm For 50+ years!   Reach out Today for Free Case Evaluation   https://shorturl.at/JFKHH   ____________________________________ ► Town Appliance - Visit the website or message them on WhatsApp     https://www.townappliance.com     https://bit.ly/Townappliance_whatsapp    ______________________________________ ► Meaningful Minute Plus Meaningful Minute is releasing its first-ever feature film: Homeless — a powerful story about exile, identity, and return.   https://plus.meaningfulminute.org/    ______________________________________   ► Faith It Till You Make It Join Rabbi Ari Bensoussan's course on Bitachon sponsored by Censible Marketing! Your guide to keeping your faith in today's complicated world! www.Meaningfulminute.org/censible    ____________________________________________________ ► Subscribe to our Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.     https://apple.co/2WALuE2  https://spoti.fi/39bNGnO Or wherever Podcasts are available!  

Send us a textThe Power and Process of Forgiveness: In this episode of From The Inside Out Podcast with Rivkah & Eda, we explore forgiveness, emphasizing the importance of letting go of past resentments to lead a fulfilling life. The discussion covers various methods of achieving forgiveness, including writing unsent letters and understanding that forgiveness is a deeply personal process not necessarily linked to others' actions. The episode touches on poignant topics like self-forgiveness, collective trauma, and the transformative effect of forgiveness, offering listeners insightful perspectives as we approach the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah.EPISODE SPONSORSKEREN HASHANAEven if we resolve to give charity every day, it's easy to miss a day, to forget, or to get distracted.Imagine the opportunity to partner daily with the Lubavitcher Rebbe in giving charity. 72 years ago, the Rebbe, launched an initiative to ensure that every person has the merit of daily tzedaka-giving. The Rebbe established a special fund that would guarantee not a day goes by without contributing to charity, it is called Keren Hashana.There are many great organizations to give charity to daily…the Rebbe stated that those who wish to rely on him for their daily giving can donate to this fund. The first daily giving fund. The Idea: You donate in amounts which reflect the number of days in the coming year–this year 354–and Keren Hashana disburses the charity on your behalf -- twice every day! Once before Shachris and once before Mincha. This guarantees that you will give Tzedaka every day of the Year. It's not important how much you give, the idea is to give Tzedaka every day.In the past year alone, millions of dollars were distributed towards these social services. How is the money distributed? Where does the money go? The funds are donated through Machne Israel Chabad HQ in support of those less fortunate, single-parent households, educational subsidies for Torah education, emergency assistance, Hachnosas Kallah to holiday grants, and a host of other initiatives made possible through Chabad's global network. This past year, a significant amount of money was directed in support of our brothers and sisters in the holy land of Israel.Join with thousands from around the world and become a Keren Hashana partner. Be a giver every day and donate online at: MyKerenHashana.orgGUEST BIORabbi Yisroel Bernath, is a Chabad rabbi, relationship coach, matchmaker, and storyteller whose work sits at the intersection of soul, psychology, and Jewish wisdom. Known affectionately as “The Love Rabbi,” for over two decades he has helped hundreds of individuals and couples navigate the complexities of the human heart, from heartbreak to healing, from resentment to forgiveness.Rabbi Bernath lives in Montreal with his wife Sara and their six children.Find out more about Rabbi Bernath at TheLoveRabbi.com or on Instagram at @montrealrabbi CHAPTERS00:00 Opening and Sponsors06:12 Understanding COMMUNITYJoin the Community! Connect with us on socials to discuss Episode 101, share insights, and continue the conversations you want to have:

In this deeply moving conversation, Rabbi Hammer opens up about his daughter Gila—her vibrant spirit, her struggles following a traumatic assault, and the painful journey that led to her tragic passing. He shares stories of Gila's infectious joy, her kindness, and her larger-than-life presence, as well as the challenges she faced when navigating pain and despair. Through this heartfelt interview, Rabbi Hammer reflects on the importance of open dialogue about mental health and suicide prevention. He speaks about the founding of Gila's Way, an organization dedicated to raising awareness, educating communities, and providing support for families in crisis. This discussion is not only a tribute to Gila's memory but also a powerful call to action: to break the stigma, to listen more deeply, to validate the struggles of those around us, and to never ignore the signs of someone in pain. More information can be found here: https://gilasway.com/ If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out for help. You are not alone. This episode was made possible thanks to our sponsors: ►Blooms Kosher   Bring you the best Kosher products worldwide.   https://bloomskosher.com   ______________________________________ ► Shaar This is a Timeless Honor, timely opportunity. Each site will have unique design and amenities including ample walkways, beit hesped, onsite shiva room, and parking. A Sha'ar representative will be onsite to help navigate and facilitate the funeral. Both Sha'ar HaZeitim and Sha'ar HaMenuchot combines the holiness of burial in Yerushalayim with the serenity reserved for the most exclusive private cemeteries. Brokers Wanted: Help families worldwide purchase cemetery plots in Israel. Contact: sales@shaar.com Over 275 Plots sold and 300 currently in Contract. ______________________________________ ► Keren Hashana Imagine the opportunity to partner daily with the Lubavitcher Rebbe in giving Tzedakah You donate in amounts the number of days in the coming year–this year 355–and Keren Hashana disburses the Tzedakah on your behalf -- twice every day! Once before Shachris and once before Mincha. This guarantees that you will give Tzedaka every day of the year. It's not important how much you give, the idea is to give Tzedaka every day! MyKerenHashana.com ______________________________________ ► Colel Chabad Pushka App - The easiest way to give Tzedaka   https://pushka.cc/meaningful   _______________________________________   ► Lalechet   We're a team of kosher travel experts, here to carry you off to your dream destination swiftly, safely, and seamlessly in an experience you will forever cherish.   https://www.lalechet.com ___________________________________________   ►Rothenberg Law Firm   Personal Injury Law Firm For 50+ years!   Reach out Today for Free Case Evaluation   https://shorturl.at/JFKHH   ____________________________________ ► Town Appliance - Visit the website or message them on WhatsApp     https://www.townappliance.com     https://bit.ly/Townappliance_whatsapp ____________________________________   ► Masbia:   Feeding the needy is a huge mitzvah - especially during the holidays. Make this New Year sweeter for everyone. Sponsor a meal. Send a digital Shanah Tova card. Spread joy, and do a world of good. and it's all tax deductible. www.Masbia.org/hh25 ______________________________________ ► Meaningful Minute Plus Meaningful Minute is releasing its first-ever feature film: Homeless — a powerful story about exile, identity, and return.   https://plus.meaningfulminute.org/   ____________ ► Subscribe to our Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.     https://apple.co/2WALuE2 https://spoti.fi/39bNGnO Or wherever Podcasts are available!