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The Rebbe giving his Brocho after Mincha on Erev Yom Kippur

התוכן ברכות כ"ק אד"ש יום ג' פ' האזינו, ערב יוהכ"פ ה'תשל"ט: 1) בבית הכנסת אחר תפילת מנחה. 2) להתלמידים שיחיו, לפני "כל נדרי". ל"הנחה פרטית" או התרגום ללה"ק של השיחה: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=01-10-2025 Synopsis The Rebbe's brachos on Erev Yom Kippur 5739 (1) in the shul after Mincha and (2) to the yeshivah students before Kol Nidrei. For a transcript in English of the Sicha: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=01-10-2025

In this bonus episode of the Everyday Judaism Podcast, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe covers the 17 sections of Siman 131 from the Kitzur Shulchan Aruch, detailing the laws and customs of Erev Yom Kippur, a day blending penitential preparation and festive joy in anticipation of Hashem's mercy on the Day of Atonement. Key practices include:Kaparos: A customary atonement ritual performed early in the morning, using a rooster for males, a hen for females, or money (preferred by Rabbi Wolbe for donation to Houston Tomchei Shabbos: https://tomchei-shabbat.com) to symbolize atonement, with white chickens preferred but not mandatory to avoid superstition. The ritual involves circling the item around the head while reciting prayers, emphasizing repentance over the act itself, with intestines offered to birds to invoke divine mercy.Festive Meals: A mitzvah to eat heartily, especially fish in the first meal and easily digestible foods like poultry in the second, avoiding spicy or warming foods, to equate eating on the 9th of Tishrei to fasting on the 10th.Seeking Forgiveness: Yom Kippur atones only for sins against Hashem, not interpersonal wrongs, requiring direct appeasement or mediation for forgiveness, with a call to forgive sincerely, as withholding forgiveness is un-Jewish. Rabbi Wolbe shares a story of Rabbi Mordechai Schwab's sensitivity in protecting his father from embarrassment, exemplifying righteous compassion.Mikvah Immersion: Men customarily immerse in a mikvah after midday for spiritual purity and repentance, with no barriers like jewelry allowed; women typically do not unless specific conditions apply.Candles and Clothing: Lighting candles for the home and synagogue, wearing Shabbos garments for Mincha, and donning a kittel (white robe) to evoke humility, with women wearing white but avoiding jewelry.Vidui and Blessings: Reciting the confession prayer after Mincha's silent Amidah, striking the chest for each sin, and parents blessing children with a special prayer for righteousness and a good life, found in the Machzor.Other Customs: Omitting certain prayers (e.g., Mizmor L'Todah, Avinu Malkeinu), receiving symbolic lashes in some Sephardic communities, and preparing the home with white tablecloths to honor Yom Kippur as a festival. Rabbi Wolbe emphasizes starting Yom Kippur early, avoiding preparations for after the fast, and concludes with a story of Rabbi Moshe Feinstein's brother-in-law, illustrating how sponsoring a mikvah fulfills teshuvah's three steps (regret, acceptance, action), reinforcing the theme of actionable repentance.Rabbi Wolbe concludes with a blessing for complete atonement, a sweet and healthy new year, and acceptance of sincere repentance.To donate to Houston's Tomchei Shabbos: https://tomchei-shabbat.com_____________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 (Ep. #60) 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 September 28, 2025, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on September 29, 2025_____________Connect with Us:Subscribe to the Everyday Judaism Podcast on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/everyday-judaism-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1600622789) or Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/3AXCNcyKSVsaOLsLQsCN1C) to stay inspired! Share your questions at askaway@torchweb.org or visit torchweb.org for more Torah content.  _____________About the Host:Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, Director of TORCH in Houston, brings decades of Torah scholarship to guide listeners in applying Jewish wisdom to daily life.  To directly send your questions, comments, and feedback: awolbe@torchweb.org_____________Support Our Mission:Help us share Jewish wisdom globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org. 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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!  

Zevachim 11 : Marc Chipkin : 2025-09-25 The offerings which are invalid if their blood enters the Sanctuary. Mincha offerings are compared to both a chatat and asham. The time of the Pesach offering.

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Welcome to Our Elul Project: The Journey of the Soul Welcome to "Sha'ar Cheshbon HaNefesh," our 30-day Elul project. Today, we're on "cheshbon" number 25. This reflection is for those moments when we realize we're too fixated on this world, giving it more attention than the next one. This is a common human tendency, and as the text says, we have to actively work on strengthening our love for the world to come. How do we do this? By comparing the two. This world is short-lived, while the next is eternal. The Ba'alei Mussar (scholars of ethical teachings) offer a powerful "mashal" (parable) to help us grasp the concept of eternity. Imagine a stadium completely filled with sand. Once every 100 years, a single bird comes and removes just one grain. The time it would take for the entire stadium to be emptied is still not eternity. This helps us understand that forever is a concept our minds can't fully grasp. The Two Worlds: A Painful Conflict Chovot HaLevavot teaches that just as you can't have fire and water in the same pot; similarly, you can't have love for this world and the next world in your heart at the same time. While we all have earthly interests, the key is determining which is the dominant force. The text compares the two worlds to a man with two wives. The Hebrew word for a second wife, "tzarah," literally means "pain" because they're in a painful rivalry for their husband's attention. In this parable, we are the husband, and both worlds are vying for our focus. The Talmud reinforces this idea with a similar story. Two students were learning from their rabbi: one wanted to study Mussar (ethical teachings) and the other Gemara (Talmudic law). The rabbi couldn't satisfy both. He shared a parable about a man in his 40s with both black and white hair, who was married to a young wife and an old wife. The young wife would pluck out his white hairs to make him look younger, while the old wife would pluck out his black hairs to make him look older. In the end, he was left with no hair at all. This illustrates that we can't please both worlds; we must choose one as our primary focus. Caring for Both Body and Soul The text explains that we have both a body and a soul, and both require proper care. To strengthen the soul, we need Mussar (ethical teachings), wisdom, and self-control. To strengthen the body, we need food, drink, and proper health care. While we can't completely ignore either, one must be in charge. We should prioritize the soul, which is everlasting, over the short-lived body. A person who focuses too much on their body will ultimately weaken both their body and soul. We can draw some parallels between the two: Your body needs three meals a day, and your soul needs three prayers a day ( Shacharit, Mincha, and Ma'ariv ). Your body has physical health; your soul has spiritual health. Your body has 248 organs and 365 sinews, and your soul has 248 positive commandments and 365 negative commandments. Rabbi Wolbe used to say that he made a point to spread out his "meals" of prayer throughout the day, praying Shacharit in the morning, Mincha in the early afternoon, and Ma'ariv in the evening. This ensures that the soul receives consistent nourishment, just as the body does with regular meals. The Middle Path and Your Yearly Check-Up A verse from Kohelet cautions us against extremes: "Don't be overly righteous or overly wise, why destroy yourself? Don't be overly wicked or a fool, why die ahead of your time?" This means we must avoid either extreme, finding a balance where our main focus is the soul, but we also care for the body so it can be a healthy vessel for the soul. The text clarifies that "dying ahead of your time" doesn't mean a physical death, but rather the death of one's soul, which can be drowned in a sea of desire. The phrase "hold on to your destiny" means to stay connected to your spiritual purpose, but "do not detach yourself from this world." We need this world to reach the next one. As the saying goes, "This world is a vestibule to the world to come." We prepare ourselves in this world for the ultimate palace. Rabbi Miller taught that a key to greatness is to spend at least 60 seconds a day thinking about the world to come. This is especially relevant during the High Holidays. Our sages teach us that on Rosh Hashanah , the righteous are sealed for life, the wicked for death, and those in the middle have until Yom Kippur. Tosafot clarifies that this "life and death" doesn't refer to physical existence, but rather our spiritual life in the world to come. Every year, we are judged on the spiritual health of our souls, based on the Torah, mitzvot (commandments), and chesed (kindness) we've performed. The High Holidays are our "yearly spiritual physical." We use this time to get our spiritual lives in shape, just as we work out to improve our physical health. Through these "cheshbonot," or spiritual reckonings, we are performing a 30-point physical to ensure everything is in proper order, securing a more meaningful destiny in the world to come. What's one small step you can take today to focus more on your soul?

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!

1)       For Kiddush Levono we wait until Day 7. Does that go according local time or according to the time in Yerusholayim?[1]2)      My son is travelling to Yeshiva immediately after his Barmitzva, with no Krias haTorah in between. When should I say the brocho ברוך שפטרני?[2] 3)      At Krias haTorah for Mincha on Shabbos the BalKorei showed the passage כי תצא in last week's Sedra – on the previous column. Need the brocho be repeated?[3]4)      May boxes of Seforim be placed on the floor?[4]5)      The prayer said at the opening of the Oron Kodesh on Yomtov:[5]6)      Feedback on the Onkelos of ורגלך לא בצקה, meaning shoes:[6]7)      Feedback on ובצלכנפיך נחסה ונתלונן:[7]8)      Feedback on blowing Shofar at night:[8]9)      Feedback on omitting Tachanun after sunset: What was done when the Rebbe זי"ע davened Mincha late, after spending hours at the Ohel?[9][1]  ראה בזה ס' ישראל והזמנים (הרפנס)ח"א סי' לו.[2] ראה פסקי תשובות סי' רכהאות ז.[3]  בשו"עאו"ח סי' קמ ס"ג הובאו ב' דיעות. שערי אפרים (שער ד סי"ז) מצריךלברך שנית בעמוד אחר; משנ"ב (סק"ט) מקיל.[4]  איסור הנחתספר על הקרקע מבואר ברמ"א יו"ד סי' רפס סק"ד. שם ב' דינים: ספסל,קרקע. בדעת קדושים (שם סק"ד) מתיר לישב על הספסל אם הספרים מוגבהים טפח."ואולי גם על גבי קרקע קיל בכך לצורך גדול". הכוונה במוגבה טפח בתוךכלי, כמ"ש ב'מקדש מעט'. [5] מופיע בס' שערי ציון, פראג תכ"ב. מוזכרבפע"ח. מהמשכילים שרצו לייחס הבקשה "ויתקיים בנו" לש"צ בעתמאסרו, ותחלה היתה הנוסח "ויתקיים בו". לפיההיסטורי', פרסומו של ש"צ הי' בשנת תכ"ה ומאסרו הי' בשנת תכ"ו.וא"כ הדברים בדויים.  [6] תרגום אונקלוס לעקב ח, ד: "ורגלך לאבצקה" הוא כפי הענין ולא כפי המילים - "ומסנך לא יחיפו". ראה מדרשלקח טוב עה"פ ("ורגלך לא בצקה. זה המנעל. מלמד שהיו נישאים על גביעננים. כלומר: לא בא לרגלך צוקה להתיחף... ד״א ורגלך לא בצקה. מפנישלא נתיחפה....", וראה פירוש הרא"ם שם), ומדרש אגדה (בובר) עה"פ("מלמד שהשמלה וגם המנעלים שברגליהם כמו שהיו גדלים גם הם היו גדליםעמהם".) והשווה לכי תבוא כט, ד: "ונעלך לא בלתה מעל רגלך". [וצע"קלדברי רש"י בפ' עקב: "לא נפחה כבצק כדרך הולכי יחף", איך לתווך עםפסוק דלהלן, וראה גו"א, רא"ם, שפ"ח, ועוד[. רמ"משי' גרינבוים.[7]  י"ל דבא לאפוקי משמעות ש"בצלכנפיך נחסה ונתלונן" כתוב בתורה.[8] כתוב בערוך השולחן (סי' תקפא סעי' יב)"ובלילה לא יתקעו בכל חדש אלול, אפילו להתלמד; דאין לעשות התעוררות בלילה,והתקיעות מעוררים המדות העליונות" (וראה שו"ת אג"מ ח"ד סי'כא), וכעי"ז בספר מועד לכל חי להר' חיים פלאג'י (סי' י, סעי' נא), וש"נ.בנט"ג מובא שיש שהיו תוקעין במוצאי שבת. וי"ל שעיקר המנהג הוא לפי רובימי השבוע. גם י"ל דמוצ"ש שאני.[9] בספר הליכות מנחם ע' שלב מסופר שאמרו תחנון. 

When a person faces a challenge — whether in health, parnasah, shidduchim, or family — of course tefillah is the first response. But sometimes, along with tefillah , a person needs additional zechuyot to open the gates of blessing. After all, the purpose of life is to reach our spiritual potential, and many times it is precisely life's challenges that bring us there. A man we'll call Avraham related that his business was extremely demanding. He was on the phone all day and constantly traveling. Slowly, he stopped praying daily with a minyan . At first, it was only Mincha that he prayed alone. Then it became Arbit as well. Finally, even Shaharit he was praying by himself. In the beginning he felt bad about it, but then he got used to it, and it became his new way of life. One day he closed on a huge business deal. He purchased an office building and paid for it with a mortgage-like loan. His plan was to rent out the offices, cover the mortgage from the rent, and keep the rest as profit. However, he was only able to rent out a few offices. Most of the building remained vacant, and the mortgage payments began draining his personal account. He was losing money every month and sinking into financial trouble. He prayed hard for Hashem's help, but no one responded to any of the advertisements he placed. Around this time, he met a friend who could see the pressure he was under. After hearing all the details, the friend told him he had an idea. He said: "In the sefer Ma'or VaShemesh there is a promise that whoever prays three times a day with a minyan will merit bountiful parnasah . Strengthen yourself in this area, and you will see a yeshu'ah ." Avraham replied that this was not simple for him. His schedule was already set, and it would be extremely difficult to change it around. He did try, but even with the knowledge that it would bring parnasah , he was unable to maintain it. Several months passed, and one summer day in July his friend reminded him that the yahrzeit of the Ma'or VaShemesh was approaching, and asked if he wanted to join him on a trip to Krakow to visit the kever . Avraham needed a salvation badly, so he agreed. He knew his friend would try to convince him to commit to praying with a minyan on the trip — and that's exactly what happened. Throughout the journey, his friend spoke only about this. At the end he told Avraham: "The parnasah will just be a side bonus. The real gain will be the serenity of tefillah , the connection with Hashem, and the constant reminder of your purpose in this world." By the time they arrived, Avraham was convinced. At the kever of the tzaddik, he accepted upon himself to pray all three tefillot every day with a minyan . He also prayed with great intensity that Hashem bless him with abundant parnasah . What happened next was astonishing. Before Avraham even left the cemetery, he received a phone call from a representative of a major company in the country. They were interested in renting out every available office in his building — for the next ten years!. A contract was drawn up and signed soon thereafter.. Avraham had made the best investment of his life: three tefillot a day with minyan . The financial salvation that followed was only the bonus. The true reward was that he reconnected with Hashem and grew immensely in his spiritual life. That, indeed, was the greatest deal he ever made.

Amitai

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This episode goes through parts of Yirmiyah and demonstrates that both the generation of the Chorban and we don't really believe we can either build or destroy the Beis Hamikdash!

What Is a Mincha?

In 2004, Rav Ari Katz moved with his family to Gush Katif, to serve as Rosh Yeshiva of a local high school. Just over a year later, soldiers knocked on his door and told him to leave. In this 9 Days special episode, Rav Katz shares:What drew him to Gush Katif despite knowing the threatsThe beauty, unity, and spiritual strength of the communityHis firsthand account of the expulsion—including “the longest day of his life”How he and his community coped with the trauma, picked themselves up, and started againWhy he believes October 7th began in the summer of 2005Modern Day Churban?As we approach Tisha B'Av, the day we mourn our exiles and national losses, this story feels especially relevant. Because Gush Katif was not ancient history—its a kind of modern Churban, including the destruction of entire communities, shuls and schools.And yet, its a very complicated story. The 'disengagement' was the product of a Jewish government, and a Jewish army comprised of Jewish soldiers. The residents were not sent in to actual exile, they moved in to other parts of a flourishing and successful State of Israel. Rav Katz doesn't shy away from these complexities.Pain and HopeWe spoke about pain and trauma, but we also spoke about resilience. After the final Mincha minyan, David Chatuel addressed the community. A year earlier, his preganant wife and all four of his children were murdered by terrorists. He got up and said "When tragedy strikes, you can crawl under your blanket—or you can get up and live."Guest BioRav Ari Katz is the Director of Sderot Hesder YeshivaFor MoreMake sure to sign up for exclusive written content at ShtarkTank.orgFor more on the Gush Katif Heritage Center click hereFor more on Sderot Hesder Yeshiva click here

1) Siyum on Rambam Sefer Haflo'oh: 2) In the passage אביי הוה מסדר, the word קודם is interspersed at each category, it is then dropped and then picked up again at the last stanza. Explanation of the Rebbe:3) For his medical needs, my father needs to drink often. May I wake him to do so? 4) In my father's frail state, saying the full bentsching takes an hour. Is he allowed to doal hamichya instead of the full bentshing? 5) At Shacharis we have more than 10 men but only 6 of them davened Shmoine Esrei together. One of the 6 davens slowly. Must we wait for him to start Chazoras haShatz? 6) We have ten men for Shacharis on Shabbos, of which several are kohanim. How should we distribute the Aliyos? 7) Is the non-Jewish biological father of a baby boy allowed to be Sandek? 8) I bake gluten-free bread. The dough is too loose to knead, so it's poured into a baking-tin. But the end-product is bread. Is it haMoitzi or Mezonos? 9) Feedback re. small door within a larger gate – that has no lintel: 10) Feedback re. men going to Mikveh on YT which is Erev Shabbos or Erev YT2: I was told decades ago to go to mikveh BEFORE Mincha, so that the Tevila would also be a preparation for Mincha of that day. Back then many went to Mikveh at such a time. Dovid Wakser

Hilchos Schirus Poalim Part 10: The Arizal a”h davened mincha late so he can borrow money to pay his workers!!! After he was mekabel Shabbos early he realized he didn't pay his workers, can he pay them now?!?

The Good Moments on our 42 Journey's - Parshat Matos Masai - Short & Sweet - before Sunday (usually) and Tuesday after Mariv Chizzuk from Chassidus at the Family Minyan - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3Mw7pZABAOzdyw0FfnlR5dUqrbVV_4Wx&si=iT0AdU2NnSoE0V44 Cover Photo Yair Levi and band in Jerusalem - Jerusalem (Psalms 137) | יאיר לוי - ג'רוזלם (ירושלים) תהילים קל"ז - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRGazNDsg8Q - #jerusalem #booknow DM #unitybookings #yairlevi - https://unityinspireprojects.com/musicians/ Awesome News for you. Yair Levi joins Unity Bookings -Uniting Souls to bring blessed light to you too 2...https://youtube.com/shorts/wTpBe-RYOpc?si=QMzF_ZI_Huy-6wZ4 - share on the light -https://youtube.com/shorts/vK89V3CcGKs?si=s3n-H-vCfLa8i_ue

Taanis 26b: Birkas Kohanim - Mincha on Taaneisim

Woke up at Mincha and I'm hungry… what now???!!Don't pass bread hand to hand…What about throwing bread?!If your friend didn't do a mitzvah, neither did youMaking Hamotzi twice in same meal?!!Netziv and Rav Shlomo Zalman: Lechem Mishneh over Shalem!!!!

התוכן מעלת ימי ההכנה למתן תורה על ימי מ"ת עצמם, שלכן דוקא ההכנה למ"ת גורמת את הענין דמ"ת, יובן בהקדם המבואר בחסידות מעלת תפלת המנחה דוקא שלכן "אפי' אליהו הנביא לא נענה אלא בתפלת המנחה", כי בתפלה המנחה יש את ההפלאה שמפסיק באמצע ההתעסקות בעניני העולם כדי להתפלל לה'! ועד"ז י"ל בנדו"ד: בשעת מ"ת עצמו, שהיתה בשבת ש"כל מלאכתך עשוי'", ומכל העולם יצא הקול "אנכי הוי' אלקיך" וכו' – אין פלא שעומדים אז במעמד ומצב של "באימה וביראה וברתת ובזיע", משא"כ בימים שלפנ"ז שהם ימי המעשה, ובכל זאת, כאשר שמעו שכעת יש להתכונן למ"ת – ניתקו את עצמם מעבודתם הפרטית והתכוננו בפועל למ"ת. וההוראה: בימים שלפני מ"ת, כאשר מתנתקים מעבודה היום-יומית שהיתה לפני התוועדות זאת ושתהי' למחרתה, ובאים ו"נדחפים" כדי לשמוע ביאור בענין "נעשה ונשמע" ואיך צריכים להתכונן למ"ת – ה"ז חידוש מיוחד. ומזה מובן היוקר של כל תנועה באותם שעות ורגעים שמנצלים להתכונן למ"ת בימים שלפני מ"ת.משיחת אור ליום ועש"ק, ג' סיון ה'תשל"ז ל"הנחה פרטית" או התרגום ללה"ק של השיחה: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=29-05-2025 Synopsis The advantage of the days of preparation for Matan Torah over the days of Matan Torah itself can be understood based on the explanation in Chassidus of the greatness of the Minchah prayer (as the Gemara says, “Be careful with the Mincha prayer, for even Eliyahu was answered only at the Mincha prayer”): the unique quality of Minchah is that one interrupts in middle of his worldly affairs to daven to Hashem. Similarly, the Torah was given on Shabbos, when “all your work is done,” and a voice emerged from the entire world proclaiming that, “I am Hashem your G-d,” etc.; therefore, it is no wonder that the Jewish people stood with “reverence, awe, trembling and quaking.” What is more remarkable is the fact that in the days beforehand, which were weekdays, and they were engaged in their work, nevertheless when they heard that it was time to prepare for Matan Torah, they tore themselves away from their work and prepared for Matan Torah. The lesson is that during these days leading up to Matan Torah, when one disconnects from his daily work (which preceded this farbrengen, and to which he will return tomorrow after the farbrengen), and comes here to be pushed into listening to an explanation on the concept of Na‘aseh V'nishma and to hear how one must prepare for Matan Torah – that is a remarkable novelty. And from this we can understood the preciousness of every move one makes during these hours and moments that is utilized to prepare for Matan Torah.Excerpt from sichah of Thursday night, 3 Sivan 5737 For a transcript in English of the Sicha: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=29-05-2025

Part of the gift of emunah is knowing that there is always purpose and meaning behind everything that happens in our lives. A wrong turn was meant to be, a bad purchase was meant to be — and the list goes on. When a person understands that there's purpose behind his so-called mistakes, he'll be able to feel calm even in situations that would naturally bring stress. A man was recently teaching emunah to a group of teenagers on a bus. He told them that nothing is a mistake, and that everything happens for a reason. Just then, the driver made a wrong turn. The speaker smiled and told the boys not to worry — it was Me'et Hashem . Amazingly, down that very road, there were nine Jews trying to complete a minyan for Mincha so someone could say Kaddish before sunset. The driver stopped the bus, they all got off, and they made the minyan. Another story: a woman received a message that a couple from her community had been hospitalized. She decided to visit them. Although the hospital was far and her day was full, she baked fresh challot that morning and brought some along to give them. When she arrived, someone at the hospital commented how much he loves challah. She apologized, explaining that she had brought the bread for the couple she came to visit. A short while later, she discovered that the couple had actually been discharged earlier that day. In the past, this woman would have been frustrated over going so far for "nothing." But now, with emunah, she just smiled and said, "I'm so happy that I work for You, Hashem. If I'm here, that means You wanted me to be here." She went back, gave the challot to the man who had admired them, and made his day. She doesn't know why Hashem arranged for her to receive that message and believe the couple was still there. But she knows there was a reason — and she was grateful to be part of His plan. אין עוד מלבדו — we are always where we are meant to be. A man shared that one morning, his chavruta wanted to learn and pray earlier than usual. Because of this, he got home earlier. Just as he arrived, he saw his wife about to enter her car — and a man was sitting inside, trying to steal it. He was able to detain the thief until the police arrived. His chavruta had his own reasons for starting earlier, but clearly, it was all part of Hashem's orchestration, ensuring this man would be home at the exact moment his wife was in danger. Another story: a woman received two precious rings from her grandmother. Each night, she removed them and wore them again the next day. One day, she couldn't find them. She searched the house thoroughly. Days passed. She prayed, did segulot , but it seemed the rings were lost. Then, at 2:30 a.m., she woke up with a sudden thought — maybe she had put them in the pocket of a shirt. That very shirt was in the laundry bag, which her husband was going to take to the cleaners in the morning. She rushed downstairs — and there were the rings, right in the pocket. They were very expensive and most likely would not have come back once they went to the cleaners. Hashem woke her up with that thought just a few hours before her husband was going to take them. Every moment of our lives is calculated. Hashem governs every second with precise purpose and meaning. Wherever we find ourselves, and whatever we're doing — we are working for Hashem. He has a unique job for each of us at all times!

התוכן בנין בית בישראל צ"ל ע"ד מ"ש בתחלת פ' בהר שכאשר "תבאו אל הארץ" צ"ל מיד "ושבתה הארץ שבת לה'" – המחשבה הראשונה שעליו מעמיד כל הנהגתו ה"ז ליקח דבר ארצי, גשמי וחומרי ולהכין אותו למעמד ומצב של "ושבתה" – שנאבדת הארציות שבדבר, ועי"ז "שבת לה'" – שרואים בו אלקות. זה בא ע"י האתערותא דלתתא ד"שש שנים תזרע שדך וגו'", לאח"ז בא השכר שבערך העבודה, ועד גם השכר וה"אתערותא דלעילא" שלמעלה מזה. ודוגמתו בסדר לימוד התורה – לכל לראש לימוד כפשוטו – חיצוניות התורה, לימוד פנימיות התורה, לימוד התורה כפי שהיא מקושרת בהקב"ה, ועד ללימוד באופן ש"שכינה מדברת מתוך גרונו". ועד"ז הסדר באהבת ישראל – שאוהב את היהודי מצד המעלות הגלויות שבו, מצד פנימיות הנשמה שבו, ועד מצד היותו העצם שלו (שגם ענין זה ישנו בגלוי בכל ישראל, וכמ"ש בתניא שאפי' קל בקלים עומד בכל נסיון שמרגיש שזה מנתקו ח"ו מאלקות).משיחת יום ג' פ' בהו"ב, ל"ג בעומר – בין מנחה למעריב – ה'תשל"ה ל"הנחה פרטית" או התרגום ללה"ק של השיחה: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=18-05-2025 Synopsis A Jewish home must be built in the manner described at the beginning of parashas Behar, “When you enter the land,” it must immediately “rest a Shabbos for Hashem.” Meaning the first thought upon which one bases his entire conduct must be to take something earthly, physical, and material, and prepare it for the state and condition of “resting” – losing its earthliness, so that it becomes a “Shabbos for Hashem,” meaning G-dliness is perceived within it. This is achieved through the awakening from below, “For six years you shall sow your field etc.,” which is followed by the reward corresponding to the effort, and then also the reward and awakening from above that is even higher than that. The same applies to the order of Torah study: first one studies the plain meaning of Torah – the external dimension, followed by the inner dimension of Torah, followed by studying Torah the way it is connected to Hashem, and ultimately studying Torah in such a way that “the Shechinah speaks from inside his throat.” And similarly with Ahavas Yisroel: loving a Jew because of his revealed qualities, then because of the inner dimension of his soul, and ultimately because of his very essence (which is also revealed within every Jew, as it says in Tanya, that even the most unworthy Jew will withstand every test when he senses that sinning would sever him chas v'shalom from G-dliness).Excerpt from sichah of Tuesday, parashas Behar-Bechukosai, Lag B'Omer 5735 – between Mincha and Maariv For a transcript in English of the Sicha: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=18-05-2025

In Loving Memory of Zechariah Ben Sarah A'H and to Commemorate Sam and Zach's shared Birthday Sponsored by their Families Friends and Loved Ones Parashat Kedoshim commands us: " לא תקם ולא תטור " —do not take revenge and do not bear a grudge. The Sefer HaChinuch explains that the root of this mitzvah is to help a person internalize that whatever happens to him, even through the actions of other people, is ultimately a manifestation of Hashem's will. Similarly, the Chovot HaLevavot teaches that if someone harms us, we should not attribute it to that individual, but rather recognize it as part of Hashem's plan. Our proper response should be to give the person the benefit of the doubt, accept the hardship as atonement for our sins, and continue treating the person with kindness as if nothing happened. Although this is emotionally difficult and the desire for revenge can be powerful, trusting Hashem's commandments brings far more long-term joy than the fleeting satisfaction of retaliation. While it may take time to see, the righteous response always proves fruitful. A real estate agent named Reuven shared a personal story that illustrates this concept powerfully. He had closed a deal for an old friend, Jack, who then "forgot" to pay the agreed-upon commission. When reminded, Jack delayed, then disputed the fee, eventually avoiding Reuven entirely. Though the amount owed was significant, Reuven decided not to pursue it aggressively. Months later, Reuven prayed Mincha in a shul he didn't usually attend and unexpectedly encountered Jack. Reuven greeted him warmly and gently reminded him about the money. Jack exploded with rage, shouting and accusing Reuven of harassment in front of the entire shul. He hurled insults, and Reuven—devastated and humiliated—left in silence. Though tempted to defend himself, Reuven remained quiet. He later cried from the pain but reminded himself that he was serving Hashem by staying silent in the face of insult. That night, he took a walk and tried to follow the teachings of Chovot HaLevavot . He told Hashem he accepted the experience as a kapara for his sins, gave Jack the benefit of the doubt, and even decided to forgive him fully. Reuven even sent word to Jack that the debt was forgiven. A few months later, on Erev Yom Kippur , Jack called to apologize and offered to pay half the debt. Reuven reminded him it had already been forgiven, but Jack insisted on making partial payment to clear his conscience. Later, Jack struggled to sell his house for over a year. Because of their history, Reuven kept his distance. But when they met again, Jack confided his frustration and desperation. Reuven offered to help sell the house—and Jack, understanding full well what that entailed, agreed. With siyata dishmaya , Reuven sold the house within two weeks and earned a commission forty times greater than the original debt. Had he acted differently—harbored resentment or retaliated—he likely would have received nothing and lost the future opportunity altogether. By responding as Hashem commands, Reuven earned not only immense spiritual merit but also blessing in this world. The lesson is clear: we always win by following Hashem. No matter how difficult the test, if we trust in Him, He will guide us to reward and peace. Shabbat Shalom

This episode discusses the time to start and end davening Mincha and Maariv.

Join Clint Esposito and I as we review the first round of the World Championships at NIGHT of the JUMPs from last weekend!In one of the best NOTJ's we've seen in a long time, Luc Ackermann came with something brand new! The real front flip over the Next Gen ramp! But Mincha came with soooo many new Front Flip combos and banging style, it was like splitting hairs for the points overall. Of course, the chat came down to one thing... the Front Flip.What are your thoughts? Are we wrong?

Recitations of the Mourner's Kaddish from Reconstructing Judaism communal events

**Today's Halacha is dedicated f or the refuah and haslacha of Ronnie, Sharon, Eli and all the children of CARE** On the first day of Pesach, we recite before Musaf the special "Tikun Tal" service, marking the transition to the new season in which we recite "Morid Ha'tal" in place of "Mashiv Ha'ru'ach" in the Amida. We begin reciting "Morid Ha'tal" during Musaf on the first day of Pesach. Somebody who mistakenly recited "Mashiv Ha'ru'ach" instead of "Morid Ha'tal," and realized his mistake only after concluding the Beracha of "Mechayei Ha'meitim," must return to the beginning of the Amida. If somebody is uncertain whether he recited "Morid Ha'tal" or "Mashiv Ha'ru'ach," then during the first month after the first day of Pesach he must assume that he recited "Mashiv Ha'ru'ach," and must therefore repeat the Amida. One can avoid this situation by reciting on the first day of Pesach the passage "Mechayei Meitim Ata Rav Le'hoshi'a Morid Ha'tal" ninety times, thereby training his tongue to recite "Morid Ha'tal." One who trains his tongue in this fashion may then assume that he recited the proper text and will thus not be required to repeat the Amida if he cannot remember which text he recited. Preferably, one who wishes to employ this technique should repeat this passage a hundred and one times, rather than just ninety. The Gemara in Masechet Chagiga (9) comments that studying material one hundred and one times ensures that it will not be forgotten, and thus here, too, reciting the correct text of the Amida a hundred and one times helps guarantee that one will recite the Amida properly. Furthermore, since familiarity is obtained after a month of reciting the new text, it is preferable to recite it one hundred and one times to include not only the ninety daily Amida recitations, but also the recitations of Musaf on Shabbat and Rosh Chodesh. Throughout the festival of Pesach, including Hol Ha'mo'ed, one adds "Ya'aleh Ve'yavo" in Shacharit, Mincha and Arvit. One who forgot to add this paragraph and realizes his mistake only after concluding the Amida must repeat the entire Amida. Hallel is recited throughout the festival of Pesach. However, after the first two days of Pesach (or after the first day in Israel), Hallel is recited "Be'dilug" – meaning, omitting the sections that are omitted on Rosh Chodesh – and without a Beracha. Musaf is recited on each of day of Hol Ha'mo'ed; however, when reciting Musaf on Hol Ha'mo'ed – as opposed to Yom Tov – the words "Yom Tov" are omitted from the phrase, "Yom Tov Mikra Kodesh Ha'zeh." Nevertheless, one who mistakenly recited "Yom Tov Mikra Kodesh Ha'zeh" on Hol Ha'mo'ed is not required to repeat the Amida. The second day of Pesach, or the 16th of Nissan, is the day on which Haman was killed during the Purim story. It is therefore proper to make some commemoration of this event during one's meal on this day, a practice often referred to as "Se'udat Ester." At this meal one should speak words of Torah relevant to Ester and the Purim story, to commemorate the Jews' miraculous salvation that took place on the 16th of Nissan. (Based on Chacham Ovadia Yosef's rulings in Chazon Ovadia – Laws of Pesach, p. 247-249)

In this class we study the ancient and medieval origins of Mincha, as well as a strange custom from the Middle Age to pray Mincha twice.

Shalom my friends! We're back with a special three part pray-along series, live from Songleader Boot Camp. This episode is the afternoon service, mincha, with the incomparable Chava Mirel. Join us for a heart check-in, song, and silence. And keep listening for a behind-the-curtain conversation/class on what it takes to lead t'fillah that softens the heart. So glad to be back in the Light Lab with you! What would it take to make t'fillah an exercise in softening the heart?Show notes, including melodies used and a follow-along prayerbook page, can be found here. Follow us on ⁠facebook⁠ and ⁠instagram⁠ @thelight.lab.

1)     There's a new Tefilin-protector on themarket. Is it appropriate for Minhag Chabad?[1]2)    May cold food be placed in a warming-cupboard on Shabbos?[2]3)    What would be the equivalent of a blech in order to permit returning hot food back into our ovens?[3]4)    I'm visiting a community on Purim. The local Rabbi has organized Mishloach Monos from family to family. Is there value in me bringing a single package of Mishloach Monos to be passed around: A gives the package to B, Bgives the package to C etc.?[4]5)    What is the brocho for onion-rings that are coated with crumbs?[5]6)    May one eat food that was taken into a WC, or food that was touched by one who exited the WC but hadn't yet washed his/her hands?[6]7)    I sold a house to another Jew. We agreed a time-frame. The lawyer included a penalty for delays. Evidently the penalty increases the longer the delay. Is that kosher?[7]8)    Is it Chabadminhag to refrain from making Kiddushin the 7th hour Friday evening?[8]9)    Feedback on a man davening Mincha a while after lighting candles:[9]10)  Feedback on Poreis Mapoh uMekadeish:[10]https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9764852268?omn=87497291855Index to previous Panorama Shiurim: PanoramaIndex 2 - Google Docs[1] ראה נתיבים בהלכה ומנהגסימן ב. [2]ראה שבת כלכהח"א פ"ט אות לח, להתיר חזרה אם אין בו יותר ממצב-חום אחד. לולא כן הוי כאינה גרופה וקטומה. ולהוסיף, שגם צ"לשאין בו טרמוסטט. לולא כן הרי הפותח או סוגר התנור גורם פעולת הטרמוסטט. זה יהי'מותר ע"י נכרי, מדין פסיק רישי' באמל"נ.[3] ראה שבת כלכה ח"אפ"ח אות טז.[4] י"א שבזהשבעה"ב נותן, די בזה לכל ב"ב (ראה סי' תרצה ס"ד, משנ"ב שםס"ק כה בשם המג"א, 'דרשו' שם מס' 56). לתת מש"מ בתנאי שהוא יתןאותן בחזרה, י"א שאינו מקיים בזה המצוה ('דרשו' שם מס' 51 בשם השפת אמתוהגרש"ז אוירבך). מסתבר שה'סיבוב' המוצע שווה להנ"ל. [5] בס' שערי הברכה ערך 'שניצל'הביא מה'שבט הלוי' ועוד לברך 'שהכל', כי הא דדגן עיקר אינו שייך כשהדגן הוא בעצםטפל. ושם הביא שיש חולקים.[6] דן בזה בס' טעמי המנהגים(ציצית, קו"א לאות כ); שו"ת מנחת יצחק (ח"ג סי' סג); שבט הלוי(ח"י סי' קסה); מחקרי ארץ (ח"ג או"ח סי' ו). [7] ספר תורת רביתפ"ח אות ח, וש"נ לשוע"ר הל' רבית סמ"ח.[8] ראה שוע"רסי' רעא ס"ג; שלחן מנחם ח"ב.[9] אולי יש להבחיןבזה בין אנשם לנשים, "ורובן [של הנשים] אינן מתפללות ערבית במ"ש"(ראה שוע"ר סי' קו סוס"ב). ואולי כן הדבר בליל שבת. וא"כ הוה להוהדלקת הנרות קבלת השבת בשלימותה. משא"כ באיש, שמכיון שתפלת ערבית לפניו [בפרטאם נוהג להתפלל ערבית מבעוד יום], לכן קבלתו השבת היא רק שביתה ממלאכה ולא עיצומושל יום.[10] בשיחת שמח"ת תשמ"ח אמר כ"ק אדמו"רזי"ע שפסקו לנהוג כן בחב"ד.

A man recently reached out to me for chizuk after receiving the devastating news that he had been diagnosed with a serious illness. That very same day, I had heard two incredible stories about people who had faced life-threatening illnesses and experienced miraculous recoveries. I immediately recalled yet another story that a rabbi had shared years ago. This rabbi had a student who had come to him seeking chizuk for two separate challenges—one regarding his struggling business and the other concerning his child's health. That same day, the rabbi happened to hear two stories addressing those exact concerns. He shared them with his student, along with the kabbalot those individuals had taken upon themselves as a merit for their yeshuot . Inspired by these stories, the student took on the same kabbalot . Baruch Hashem , he later experienced miraculous salvation in both areas of his life. So I told the man who had reached out to me, "I would like to share with you two stories I just heard. While the circumstances may not be exactly the same, the message is the same." The first story was from a rabbi who shared that when his child was born 15 years ago, doctors told him the baby had mental retardation. They also said he would have very limited mobility and would never be able to hear properly. The condition, they explained, was a result of an illness the mother had contracted during pregnancy. For the first seven months of the baby's life, he did not move at all and was unable to hear. Desperate for yeshua , the rabbi flew to Israel to seek a beracha from Rav Chaim Kanievsky zt"l . Rav Chaim told him, "If his mother prays three times a day, Shacharit, Mincha and Arbit, the baby will be fine." With complete emunat chachamim , the rabbi immediately called his wife and relayed the message. She happily accepted the commitment upon herself. Fifteen years later, as I was speaking to this rabbi, he called over that very child and introduced him to me. Baruch Hashem , he is completely healthy, with no sign of the condition he was once diagnosed with. In fact, he had become a gifted learner, having completed Masechet Tamid over 250 times. It was nothing short of an open miracle. The second story came from another rabbi whose baby would vomit everything it ate and cry throughout the night. This went on for months, and the parents were completely beside themselves. Doctors had no solution. This rabbi also went to Rav Chaim for a beracha . Rav Chaim advised him, "Dress the child modestly, and the problem will go away." The rabbi, surprised, responded , "But she's an infant." Rav Chaim acknowledged that, according to halacha , there was no requirement for an infant to dress modestly. "However," he explained , "doing something to enhance kedushah always brings yeshuot." The rabbi listened and followed the advice. Within a week, both issues disappeared. The baby was eating properly and sleeping peacefully through the night. I then told the man I was speaking to that we may not have someone today who can tell us exactly what Hashem wants from us. But when we face challenges like these, we know that improving in an area that needs strengthening is always a powerful zechut." Hashem loves us and wants us to reach our fullest potential. Sometimes, a person needs a gentle tap on the shoulder to remind them of what truly matters in life. Be'ezrat Hashem , when we answer that call, the challenges we face often disappear. We have seen countless stories proving beyond a doubt that Hashem is in full control of our health—and that He can take away an illness in the blink of an eye. This should inspire us to pray harder, strengthen our actions, and believe that our salvation comes solely from Hashem.

Hilchot Chupa Vekedushin Part 7: Is it better to look at pritzus regularly so I will be desensitized and it won't turn me on?!! It's Assur to daven mincha/maariv in middle of a Chasuna!!!??

Those who understand that hishtadlut is merely a way of camouflaging Hashem's involvement—and that He alone brings results—make Hashem's will their top priority when deciding what hishtadlut to undertake. The Sefer Sas B'Imratecha shares the story of a man in desperate need of a $6,000 loan. He made an appointment at a gemach that was open only one hour a week, from 4 to 5 p.m. on Mondays. It was well known that if you were even one minute late, you would need to reschedule for the following week. When Monday came, the man became preoccupied with other pressing needs and realized that if he didn't leave immediately, he would miss his appointment. Yet he hadn't prayed Mincha yet, and by the time his appointment ended, it would be too late to pray. Initially, he thought of praying quickly by himself. But then he stopped and reminded himself that the One who could grant him the loan was the same One to whom he needed to pray. How could he compromise on tefilla ? He went to a shtiebel that had constant minyanim . There, his yetzer hara urged him to join a minyan already in progress, pray quickly, and still make it to the gemach . Once again, he overcame his inclination and joined a minyan just beginning. He prayed a full and beautiful Mincha and stayed until the last word. When he walked out of the minyan , he saw the head of the gemach , who apologized and explained that he had to leave the gemach to pray Mincha . The man told him he could process the loan immediately after finishing his tefilla . If the man had rushed to the gemach without praying Mincha , he would have missed the head of the gemach . His trust in Hashem's control over all outcomes enabled him to make the correct decision. Similarly, those who recognize that every obstacle encountered in hishtadlut comes from Hashem can handle such challenges in the right way. Rabbi Tanami from Rechasim once noticed that the mikveh in his community was run down and underutilized. He raised enough funds to restore it, but to his dismay, people still weren't using it. Rabbi Tanami invited Rabbi Baruch Raphael Toledano to inspire the community about the importance of mikveh . After Rabbi Toledano's heartfelt words, the mikveh became so popular that the attendant asked for a raise for staying so late at night. Seeing Rabbi Toledano's impact, Rabbi Tanami invited him to speak in other communities needing chizuk about mikveh . On one such occasion, they set out for a small town near Haifa in Rabbi Tanami's car. When they tried to start the car, it wouldn't start. After five minutes of trying, Rabbi Toledano suggested they walk to a bus stop and take public transportation instead. At the bus stop, Rabbi Toledano saw a man he recognized from Morocco. They exchanged pleasantries, and the rabbi asked if the man was putting on tefillin daily. The man admitted that while in Morocco he never missed a day, he had become lax since moving to Israel. Rabbi Toledano spoke to his heart, and the man resolved on the spot to never miss a day of tefillin again. Afterward, Rabbi Toledano told Rabbi Tanami, "Let's go back to the car now—it will start." Sure enough, the car started on the first try. Rabbi Toledano explained, "It's clear that Hashem caused the car not to start so I could help this Jew reconnect with tefillin . Once the mission was accomplished, the car would work." People who live their lives understanding that Hashem is in charge see the world differently. They are not bound by the apparent rules of nature because they know that everything can change in a moment according to Hashem's will. Our hishtadlut doesn't accomplish anything on its own. It is merely a "tax" we pay and a test we must pass. Ultimately, only Hashem controls everything.

1)     After completing their blessings, the Kohanim say a prayer. They are advised to synchronize the end of this prayer with the Chazan's ending of the brocho שים שלום, so that the Omein said by the congregation will apply for both. When the Chazan's brocho is protracted, should the Kohanim's start early or late?[1] 2)    Are we allowed to ask a Goy to procure refreshments for our Shabbos event after we've run out of supplies?[2] 3)    On Tisha b'Av we don't sit directly on the floor, but place something in between. Same in Avelus RL. What about sitting on the ground when unrelated to mourning?[3] 4)    May I give my knives for sharpening to a non-Jewish craftsman?[4] 5)    May I release whip-cream from a pressurized canister on Shabbos?[5] 6)    A man living alone who lights candles for Shabbos, doesn't need to accept Shabbos right then, but he does need to accept Shabbos within ten minutes. May he daven Mincha after he was Mekabel Shabbos?[6] 7)    Feedback on whether Bethel is considered sacred:[7] 8)    Feedback on the lack of a gap before Parshas Vayechi:[8] 9)    Facing the Chazan when he says Birkas Kohanim: [9] https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9764852268?omn=89154875311 [1] ראה "יש מי שאומר" בשוע"ר סי' קכח סכ"ד. ולהעיר מהשינוי בקדיש אחרי קרה"ת בשבת מנחה – כנראה עקב השינוי במרחק מהבימה עד ארון הקודש – ראה מילואים לסדור רבינו הזקן סימן לא (ח"ג ע' א'תקנה). [2] בשוע"ר סי' שכה סט"ז מתיר הבאת שכר ע"י נכרי דרך כרמלית. [ואע"פ שבערים הגדולות קשה לסמוך על הצד שאין בהם רה"ר דאורייתא, אבל לאידך, במשא קל יתכן שיביא מרה"י לרה"י מבלי לעצור ברה"ר לנוח. וא"כ הוי איסור דרבנן]. [3] בכף החיים סי' תקנב אות לט מבחין בין אבנים לקרקע, ובזה מיישב הא דמשה רבינו ישב על האבן. הרי דפשיטא לי' שהקפידא אינה כרוכה לאבלות ר"ל. ולהעיר מהא דתניא (ברכות סב ב): "בן עזאי אומר: על כל משכב שכב - חוץ מן הקרקע". ואכמ"ל. [4] בספר 'הכשרות' (פוקס) פ"ב הערה לסמ"ד ממליץ שלא להשתמש באותה משחזת לבשר וחלב. אבל בפסקים ותשובות סי' צב או כח – מקיל. וכן בס' הגעלת כלים פי"ג הע' רס. אבל לא דיברו על משחזת ששימשו בו לסכינים של נבילות וטריפות. [5] בס' שמירת שבת כהלכתה פי"א סי"ד אוסר – משום מוליד. ואילו בס' פסקי תשובות סי' שכא אות ל רצה תחלה להתיר. [6] ראה שוע"ר סי' רסג ס"ז; נתיבים בשדה השליחות ח"ב ע' 212 ואילך. [7] הרמב"ם חיבר ס' 'שמות קודש וחול' (ברלין תרפ"ג), ושם ר"פ ויחי כתב ש"בית א-ל" הוא קדש. הובא בס' נקדש את שמך (פרקש, ירושלים תשס"ז) ע' כא, ושם הביא דעות הפוסקים לכאן ולכאן. וראה דברינו בנתיבים בהלכה ומנהג סי' נז בקדושת תיבת הללוי', שהוא שם ושבח ביחד. ועדיין צריך בירור לנדו"ד – קריאת פסוק זה בפי תשב"ר שיחיו. ברכי יוסף סי' רטו סק"ד. [8] ב'אוצר הזמנים' מביא מהחיד"א שבאמת יש כאן 'פרשה', ורק בגלל הרמז נשמטה. ואילו בשו"ת חת"ס יו"ד סי' רה מוכח להיפך. [9] בסדור החדש ח"א ע' שכג הע' 753 בסופה נכתב שלא יסתירו קהל או קיר, והבאתי ראי' מקיר המזרח של הר הבית (מדות פ"ב מ"ד, נתבאר בגמ' יומא טז א). אכן בשוע"ר סי' קכח סל"ז, ע"פ רמב"ם פט"ו מהל' תפלה ה"ח, שאמנם "אין מחיצה של ברזל מפסקת" (כבסוטה לח ב), "רק שיחזירו פניהם כלפי הכהנים". ואילו ה'חפץ חיים' בלקוטי הלכות לסוטה שם רצה להעמיס דמיירי בכותל נמוך. והוא משיג על הכסף משנה, שהוא דחוק. ואכן אולי בגלל זה השמיט הבית יוסף דבר זה בשו"ע שם סכ"ד. והעירו לי מחידושי הגרי"ז בהל' פרה אדומה פ"ד הל"ה שבפרה אדומה צ"ל ראיי' לתוך ההיכל.

2 Minute Halacha- A woman praying Mincha after lighting candles on Friday by Rabbi Avi Zakutinsky

One of the reasons that Hashem wants us to make a hishtadlut for our physical needs in this world is because of the spiritual elevation we are able to achieve as a result. A person is obligated to put in an effort and then believe whole heartedly that the results had nothing to do with his effort. The Chovot HaLevavot writes in the Shaar HaBitachon ( perek 3) that all a person's hishtadlut does is reveal what Hashem already decreed for him to have. And when a person worries or puts in too much effort, it is because he doesn't fully believe that it is Hashem bringing the results. Therefore, each time we make an effort in something, it is a great opportunity for us to grow in emunah. We could feel calm that we have made a reasonable effort and then hold ourselves back from going overboard. And when the results do come, we can completely attribute them to Hashem and not our efforts. We are only obligated to do what we are capable of. And if we are limited in our capabilities, that just means Hashem will do more, but it does not mean that we shouldn't try at all. When the miracles of Chanukah occurred, the Jews didn't say, "We are outnumbered militarily, so we might as well just not fight." They did not say, "We only have enough oil for one day, so why bother." They did what they were capable of doing, and that's all that was required of them. That is what opened the pipeline for Hashem to send His beracha. If we try a certain hishtadlut and it doesn't produce the results we are hoping for, it doesn't necessarily mean we aren't meant to get those results. It just means Hashem did not want them to come that way. Once we have put in our effort, Hashem can bring the result in any way He sees fit. Rabbi Schwartz, a Rosh Kollel in Elad finally received the call he had been waiting for. It was from the office of a wealthy man who lives in Chicago. The rabbi had requested a meeting with him to discuss the possibility of this man donating $36,000 that the rabbi was in need of to support his kollel. Now, months later, the secretary called him saying the man would see him on Wednesday at 6:00 pm. The rabbi quickly called his travel agent to get a flight. The travel agent was able to get him a ticket with a stopover in Paris at a reasonable price. The flight was due to land early Wednesday morning in Paris and then, a few hours later, take off for Chicago. When the plane landed, the rabbi took a taxi to a shul to pray with a minyan, however, due to delays in the minyan, as well as unexpected heavy traffic on the way back to the airport, the rabbi missed his connecting flight by minutes. Initially, he was very distraught. He went to the ticketing desk to try to find another flight to Chicago that day, but there weren't any. His only option was to return to Israel. He was able to get a flight back that was scheduled for eight hours later. He decided to go back to the shul and use his time to learn, pray Mincha and perhaps go to the mikveh. When he arrived at the shul, he went upstairs in search of a tea room, as he hadn't eaten anything that day yet. Walking up the steps, he saw a distinguished looking gentleman whom he recognized as one of the biggest supporters of Torah in the world. This man was almost impossible to get on the phone and even harder to get a meeting with. Now was the rabbi's chance. He introduced himself and asked if he could please speak with him for just a couple of minutes about his kollel. To his relief, the man happily agreed. The rabbi did not need to schedule any appointments with any secretaries or wait months to get in, they sat down right then and there. After the rabbi's presentation, the wealthy man said he had just arrived in Paris to attend the berit milah of his grandson, scheduled for the following morning. Since he was to be honored as the sandak, he was looking for a special gift to give the infant. "I think a donation to your kollel on his behalf as a zechut would be the best gift I could possibly give him." He then took out an elegantly bound leather checkbook and wrote a check and handed it to the Rabbi. The Rabbi couldn't believe his eyes. It was double what he was hoping to get in Chicago. When he finally landed back in Israel that night, he checked his phone and saw a message that was left by the office in Chicago. It was the secretary apologizing that the wealthy man wouldn't be able to make the meeting, but she assured him they would send a check without the meeting. A week later, a check arrived for $36,000. This rabbi made his hishtadlut to get that donation, but clearly his hishtadlut had nothing to do with the results he got. Hashem is in charge and the more we internalize this, the greater spiritual elevations we get.

In this shiur we discuss: 1) Dairy bread, 2) Eating seudah shlishis before davening Mincha, 3) When to wear Rabbeinu Tam Tefillin, 4) Shehechiyanu on new shoes, 5) Tevilas Keilim on ceramic dishes, 6) Christianity and Avodah Zarah, 7) Pre-cut veggies from Target, 8) Drip over coffee on Shabbos, 9) Forgot to recite Vsein Tal Umatar, 10) The latest time to daven Mincha, 11) Saying pesukim in davening before Birchas Hatorah, 12) Throwing out bread, 13) What to do if you have one slice of pizza and then decide to eat more. If you have any questions that you would like to submit for the shiur, please use this link www.hashevaynu.org/ask.

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Episode #182: The Tzadik Who Davened Mincha In The Forest

Join Steve as he interviews the newcomers to the final round of NIGHT of the JUMPs in Hannover on the weekend. Especially with Squibby, Powley, Costela and Mincha who all had very last minute invites due to injuries and the birth of Melero's new baby. What do they all think of the setup and how confident they feel coming into the competition! Jamie Squibb Francis Costela Arran Powley Jose Mincha Jimi Brandt Tobias Freigang Alejandro Bonafe Tom Pfeiffer Final 1.          Luc Ackermann (GER)             280 Points 2.          Jose Mincha (ESP)      263 Points 3.          Davide Rossi (ITA)       253 Points 4.          Matej Cesak (CZE)      242 Points   Freestyle Motocross Qualification Group 1 1.          Jose Mincha (ESP)      256 Points 2.          Davide Rossi (ITA)       255 Points 3.          Francis Costela (ESP)  241 Points 4.          Arran Powley (GBR)    208 Points   Freestyle Motocross Qualification Group 2 1.          Luc Ackermann (GER) 276 Points 2.          Matej Cesak (CZE)      244 Points 3.          Mikołaj Tempka (POL)             225 Points 4.          Jamie Squibb (GBR)   215 Points   Whip Contest 1.          Jamie Squibb (GBR) 2.          Matej Cesak (CZE)   Synchro Contest 1.          Francis Costela & Jose Mincha (ESP) 2.          Arran Powley (GBR)    & Mikolaj Tempka (POL)   MTB Best Trick 1.          Alejandro Bonafe (ESP) Riders Lounge Podcast Contact Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ridersloungepodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ridersloungepodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/Ridersloungepodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCihhYzgsvog6Z10uQ_8ePdA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@ridersloungepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Riders Lounge Merch Store is available now ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://teespring.com/stores/riders-lounge⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thanks to Lakes Networking for the new Website!  If you want your site built by the best, contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.lakesnetworking.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want to book a Rothaus Brewery Tour with our Partners? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://besichtigung.brauereigasthof-rothaus.de/terminauswahl.html⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thank you to Rothaus Brewery from Germany for their unbelievable Tannenzaepfle Range of Beers and Alcohol-free beers for this show

Send us a textIn this episode of From The Inside Out with Rivkah and Eda, we tackle the paradoxes and puzzles that we come up against in Torah and Judaism with Rabbi Dov Schochet. Right in time for Rosh Hashana, this episode will help you enter the new year with clarity, drive, and purpose. We cover questions such as: -What are the Torah's guidelines on seeking and granting forgiveness?-What is the Torah's view on healing and finding joy?- What does Teshuva mean practically for us today?- What is the Torah's view on balancing materialism and spirituality, especially when asking for blessings on Rosh Hashanah?- How should one navigate the political landscape as a Torah-observant Jew?- Can the Torah laws adapt to modern developments?- How do you reconcile the idea that "the world was created for me" with humility?-What guidance does the Torah give on deciding between staying in yeshiva and entering the workforce?- What is healthy love according to the Torah, and how does it differ from selfish or destructive love?And many more!We hope you enjoy this episode and wish you a sweet year full of revealed goodness andmiracles!As always, thank you for being our treasured listeners and supporters.xo,Rivkah & edaFEEDBACK:We'd love to hear your thoughts on making From The Inside Out Podcast even better and more tailored for you! Please take our survey here: https://vc7ah0gv.forms.app/ftio GUEST BIO:Rabbi Dov Schochet is a respected scholar and educator at The Shul of Bal Harbour. He teaches a broad range of subjects, including Textual Studies, Jewish Law, Jewish Literature, Jewish Ethics, and Jewish Philosophy. With a deep commitment to Jewish education, Rabbi Schochet has become an influential figure in the Jewish community of Miami. Known for his approachability, he is frequently sought after for guidance, answering questions on complex Torah issues, personal challenges, and Jewish practices. He provides clear, thoughtful responses, helping individuals navigate their spiritual journeys and deepen their understanding of Jewish teachings. His approachable demeanor and wisdom have earned him a reputation as a trusted advisor within his community, where he serves on the faculty, advisory board, and curriculum chair at CYS college.EPISODE SPONSOREven with the best intentions, it's easy to forget or miss a day of giving charity. Imagine the opportunity to partner daily with the Lubavitcher Rebbe in giving Tzedaka.71 years ago, the Rebbe launched Keren Hashana, a fund ensuring that no day goes by without giving charity. By donating an amount reflecting the 355 days of this year, Keren Hashana disburses charity twice daily—before Shachris and Mincha—guaranteeing your daily giving.The amount doesn't matter; the key is consistency- to give Tzedaka every year. Funds support those in need through Chabad's global network, from single-parent households to educational subsidies and emergency assistance. Join thousands worldwide and be a giver every day.Become a part of this project and Donate at MyKerenHashana.com

The Mishna Berura in siman 47 writes that a father and mother should constantly be praying for their children to be learners of Torah, to be tzaddikim and to have good middot . Rabbenu Yona writes in his Igeret HaTeshuva that a woman should be careful to pray every morning, afternoon and night that her children should be yirei Shamayim. The Mishna Berura in siman 122 writes, these prayers can be in any language, as long as they are from the depths of the heart. Our children are being bombarded with tests and temptations and they need all the help they can get to stay pure. Our tefilot are what can make all the difference. When a person prays for his child, that child will receive more Heavenly help from Hashem. And then, during those times when the child is in jeopardy of being convinced to make the wrong decisions, Hashem will give him the help that he needs. Prayer is the greatest help we can give our children. It doesn't cost us anything and in fact we even get a mitzvah for it. There are some decisions which could potentially determine the entire course of a person's life. At those times, the parents wish they could make the decisions for their children, but it's out of their hands. However, Hashem can guide the children in the right path and the amount of siyata d'Shamaya the children will get depends on the tefilot prayed on their behalf. Sometimes, we wish that our children could be in a certain yeshiva or in a certain environment that we think will be so beneficial for them, but they don't have the credentials to get in. Hashem could help with that too. A man told the following story on a hashgacha pratit hotline. He said 60 years ago, his grandfather and his family left their affluent lifestyle in Persia and went to live in Israel. His grandfather's father was hoping his son would be able to learn in a yeshiva there, but since the boy was 13 and didn't know anything beyond the Alef Bet and the siddur , he was having trouble getting into one. But his great-grandfather wouldn't give up. From one yeshiva office to the next he traveled, begging for his son to be accepted. One yeshiva agreed to meet his grandfather for an interview. When his grandfather came in, the Rosh Yeshiva asked him to elaborate on a certain topic in the Gemara called kum leh b'draba mineh. His great-grandfather was about to bury his head in shame at his son's ignorance, but surprisingly, the 13 year old opened up and began giving an entire discourse on the topic. The Rosh Yeshiva enjoyed it so much, he got up and kissed the boy on the forehead saying, "Welcome to our yeshiva." Later on, his father asked him how in the world he knew anything about that topic, never having learned Gemara his entire life. The boy replied, "That was just about the only thing I knew. You see, yesterday when I went to pray Mincha , there was a shiur going on in the shul so I stayed to listen. It was all about this specific topic and I listened to every single word. The speaker explained it very clearly and I repeated it exactly as I heard it to the Rosh Yeshiva." This siyata d'Shamaya that Hashem gave this boy enabled him to learn Torah in a good yeshiva and go on to raise a family of bnei Torah with children and grandchildren who are all yirei Shamayim and shomer Torah u'mitzvot. We can give our children a very big edge by utilizing the gift of tefila on their behalf.