Podcasts about mishnah berurah

Mishnah Berurah Yomi: Siman 47 Seif 13-14 by Rabbi Avi Zakutinsky

Mishnah Berurah Yomi: Siman 47 Seif 9-12 by Rabbi Avi Zakutinsky

Mishnah Berurah Yomi: Siman 46 Seif 9 by Rabbi Avi Zakutinsky

Mishnah Berurah Yomi: Siman 47 Seif 1-4 by Rabbi Avi Zakutinsky

Mishnah Berurah Yomi: Siman 47 Seif 4-8 by Rabbi Avi Zakutinsky

When we look at time, we don't usually think of it as a creation—we assume time just is , and that God created people, places, and physical things within it. But time is a creation, too. Nothing exists unless God creates it. While it can be hard to fathom, God created time, and like any creation, time has different "flavors." Just as places and people have different flavors, so does time. In our context, when we say "flavors," we really mean levels of holiness. But there is a crucial distinction: vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry are different flavors of the exact same item—ice cream. When it comes to living creatures, an animal and a human aren't just two different "flavors" of the same thing; they are entirely different states of existence. As we know from the Kuzari's hierarchy, a Jewish person represents a distinct state of being. The same principle applies to holy places. The Beit Hamikdash was not just another physical location. Rav Wolbe, quoting the Ha'emek Davar , explained that when you walked into the Beit Hamikdash, you entered a completely different time zone and existence. As Rav Moshe Feinstein put it, walking into the Beit Hamikdash was like stepping into God's embassy—a place existing min ha'olam v'ad ha'olam (from this world to the next world). You were stepping directly into Olam Haba. Shabbat operates the exact same way. Shabbat is me'ein Olam Haba —a mini-experience of the World to Come. It isn't just a different flavor of time, like the difference between "Monday morning blues" and a Friday weekend mood. It is the difference between ice cream and pastrami—a completely different category of existence. Rav Matisyahu Salomon illustrates this with a story about the Chofetz Chaim. When the Chofetz Chaim completed writing the Mishnah Berurah , he hosted a large siyum . He invited a group of Talmidei Chachamim , and each day of the week, they celebrated a different volume, spending the day discussing its topics—Volume 1 on Sunday, Volume 2 on Monday, through Volume 6 on Friday. The guests assumed that after spending all week at his house, Shabbat would proceed as normal. Instead, the Chofetz Chaim called everyone together and announced, "We need to make another siyum ." Confused, they asked, "But there is no seventh volume of the Mishnah Berurah !" He replied that Shabbat had come to him and asked, "Why don't I get a siyum ?" Rav Matisyahu Salomon explains: because Shabbat is a higher dimension of time, from the perspective of Shabbat's realm, the siyum had not happened yet. It was an entirely different level of existence. This concept explains several other teachings: Sheva Brachot: The rabbis explain that on Shabbat, you don't necessarily require panim chadashot (new guests) at a Sheva Brachot meal. Why? Because Shabbat itself is so new and distinct that no one was truly there before—it is a whole new reality. Physical Being: The Chasam Sofer famously noted that while a medical test on people from different regions might show minor variance ("flavors"), the spiritual reality of a Jew who eats kosher food alters their physical baseline. The Nature of Food: Rabbi Grossman offered a parable of two cars that look identical, but one runs on regular gasoline and the other on diesel. Putting the wrong fuel into a car destroys the engine. Similarly, we consume unique spiritual food because we operate on a different plane of existence. The Beit Hamikdash had holy Korbanot for the same reason: higher states of existence require higher food. The Shift after Adam Harishon: Rav Moshe Shapiro noted that after the sin, Adam was told he would have to eat the grass of the field. Originally, bread grew on trees—meaning fully formed, ready-to-eat carbohydrates grew naturally like fruit. When Adam realized he was reduced to eating raw wheat from the ground like livestock, he lamented, "Am I and my donkey to eat from the same trough?" Eating the same food implied operating on the same plane of existence. Aseret Yemei Teshuva: Rav Moshe Shapiro also explained why we adopt additional stringencies like Pat Akum (refraining from non-Jewish baked bread) during the Ten Days of Repentance. By elevating what we eat, we demonstrate to Hashem that we are striving to exist on a higher, more elevated plane. This helps us answer a famous question about the days of the week. Midrashic sources teach that the days of the week are paired up (e.g., Sunday with Monday, Tuesday with Wednesday, Thursday with Friday), but Shabbat was left without a pair. Shabbat complained, and Hashem responded that the Jewish people would be her match. Why couldn't Shabbat simply pair up with Sunday or Tuesday? Because a match requires compatibility in existence—a giant cannot marry a regular human being because they belong to different categories. Sunday through Friday share the same mundane level of creation, but Shabbat belongs to a higher plane. The only fitting partner on that same elevated level of existence is the Jewish nation. This is the deeper meaning of Kiddashto Mikol Hazmanim —Hashem elevated Shabbat above all other times. As we enter Shabbat each week, let us appreciate and embrace the elevated state of existence we are privileged to step into.

Mishnah Berurah Yomi: Siman 46 Seif 4-8 by Rabbi Avi Zakutinsky

Mishnah Berurah Yomi: Siman 46 Seif 9 by Rabbi Avi Zakutinsky

Mishnah Berurah Yomi: Siman 45 by Rabbi Avi Zakutinsky

Mishnah Berurah Yomi: Siman 46 Seif 1-3 by Rabbi Avi Zakutinsky

You eat, you get full, you say a blessing. Sounds basic, until you realize the Torah treats that moment as a game-changing commandment. We start with Parsha Eikev's promise of a “good land” and zoom in on the verse that becomes the source for Birkat Hamazon: eat, reach real satiety, then bless Hashem. From there we get practical fast, including what “full” actually means in halacha, why the obligation depends on your personal threshold, and why this mitzvah may be one of the most repeated spiritual acts of an entire lifetime. Then we tackle the question that should bother anyone paying attention: how can a human being bless the Creator, the source of all blessing? Drawing on Rabbeinu Bachya and the Sefer HaChinuch, we flip the whole concept on its head. Brachos are not doing something for God. They are doing something to us. Benching becomes a structured gratitude practice that trains awareness, breaks the autopilot feeling that food and income “just happen,” and builds a mindset of hashgacha, responsibility, and attention to what you've received. We also explore the bold claim found in classic sources and cited in the Mishnah Berurah: careful benching connects to parnasa. Not as a magic trick, but as a relationship. When you recognize the gift, you become a better receiver for more good. We close with one doable move: pick Friday night and bench out loud, from a text, with your family, so your kavana is real and the habit sticks. Subscribe, share this with a friend who rushes benching, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway.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.orgQuestions or Comments? Please email me @ michaelbrooke97@gmail.com

Mishnah Berurah Yomi: Siman 43 Seif 6-9 and Siman 44 by Rabbi Avi Zakutinsky

Mishnah Berurah Yomi: Siman 43 Seif 1 by Rabbi Avi Zakutinsky

Mishnah Berurah Yomi: Siman 43 Seif 2-5 by Rabbi Avi Zakutinsky

Mishnah Berurah Yomi: Siman 41 and Siman 42 Seif 1 by Rabbi Avi Zakutinsky

Mishnah Berurah Yomi: Siman 42 Seif 2-3 by Rabbi Avi Zakutinsky

Mishnah Berurah Yomi: Siman 42 Seif 3 [Cont.] by Rabbi Avi Zakutinsky

Mishnah Berurah Yomi: Siman 40 Seif 2-3 by Rabbi Avi Zakutinsky

Mishnah Berurah Yomi: Siman 40 Seif 4-8 by Rabbi Avi Zakutinsky

Mishnah Berurah Yomi: Siman 38 Seif 9-13 and Siman 39 Seif 1 by Rabbi Avi Zakutinsky

Mishnah Berurah Yomi: Siman 39 Seif 3-7 by Rabbi Avi Zakutinsky

Mishnah Berurah Yomi: Siman 39 Seif 8-10 and Siman 40 Seif 1 by Rabbi Avi Zakutinsky

Join us in Jerusalem for Ohr Samayach's 3rd Yarchei Kallah event from July 6th to 8th, 2026! Featuring HaRav Yitzchak Breitowitz shlit"a & HaRav Asher Weiss shlit"a and more Click here for more information.   Dont miss this one of a kind experience! ---------------------------------------------------- Dedication opportunities are available for episodes and series at  https://ohr.edu/donate/qa   Questions? Comments? podcasts@ohr.edu   Yeshivat Ohr Somayach located in the heart of Jerusalem, is an educational institution for young Jewish English-speaking men. We have a range of classes and programs designed for the intellectually curious and academically inclined - for those with no background in Jewish learning to those who are proficient in Gemara and other original source material. To find the perfect program for you, please visit our website https://ohr.edu/study_in_israel​whatsapp us at https://bit.ly/OSREGISTER or call our placement specialist at 1-254-981-0133 today! Q&A 0:00 What is source of the prohibition not to cause self harm and to what extent does this apply?  4:45 The Mishnah Berurah fowns upon the custom of not wearing a tallit gadol. What should a person do regarding this halacha?  8:55 Should we pronounce hebrew according to a different a minhag if believe that minhag is more authentic?  14:15 Can you rent out glass plates for venues with the intention of kashering them before each use?  15:10 Why can we make the bracha on shabbat candles today if the main pleasure of illumination come from electric lights?  19:14 Who are the Gedolim and what qualifies a Gadol? 22:45 Did Rashi's daughters wear tefillin?  33:25 What is the purpose of the resurrection of the dead if the dead are receiving their  reward now in olam haba?  37:45 If limud of Torah is the main way to connect to Hashem why are women not chiyav to learn Torah?  45:05 Is there an inyan to grow peyot and a beard?  51:15 Why is a secular education frowned upon by religious communities?  55:15 Rav Elchanan says emunah in Hashem should be so obvious because a person can clearly see that Hashem is evident everywhere. Is this a universally accept hashkafa?  1:05:15 How does the Ramban define olam haba and how does that differ from the Rambam? Subscribe to the Rabbi Breitowitz Q&A Podcast at https://plnk.to/rbq&a   Submit questions for the Q&A with Rabbi Breitowitz https://forms.gle/VCZSK3wQJJ4fSd3Q7   Subscribe to our YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/OhrSomayach/videos   You can listen to this and many other Ohr Somayach programs by downloading our app, on Apple and Google Play, ohr.edu and all major podcast platforms. Visit us @ https://ohr.edu  PRODUCED BY: CEDAR MEDIA STUDIOS  

Mishnah Berurah Yomi: Siman 38 Seif 1-4 by Rabbi Avi Zakutinsky

Mishnah Berurah Yomi: Siman 38 Seif 5-8 by Rabbi Avi Zakutinsky

Mishnah Berurah Yomi: Siman 37 by Rabbi Avi Zakutinsky

Mishnah Berurah Yomi: Siman 34, seif 4 and Siman 35 by Rabbi Avi Zakutinsky

Mishnah Berurah Yomi: Siman 36 Seif 1-2 by Rabbi Avi Zakutinsky

Mishnah Berurah Yomi: Siman 36 Seif 3 by Rabbi Avi Zakutinsky

Mishnah Berurah Yomi: Siman 33 Seif 4-5 by Rabbi Avi Zakutinsky

Mishnah Berurah Yomi: Siman 34 Seif 1-2 by Rabbi Avi Zakutinsky

Mishnah Berurah Yomi: Siman 34 Seif 3 by Rabbi Avi Zakutinsky

Mishnah Berurah Yomi: Siman 33 Seif 1-2 by Rabbi Avi Zakutinsky

Mishnah Berurah Yomi: Siman 33 Seif 3 by Rabbi Avi Zakutinsky

Mishnah Berurah Yomi: Siman 32 Seif 50-52 by Rabbi Avi Zakutinsky

Mishnah Berurah Yomi: Siman 32 Seif 45-49 by Rabbi Avi Zakutinsky

Mishnah Berurah Yomi: Siman 32 Seif 43-44 by Rabbi Avi Zakutinsky

Mishnah Berurah Yomi: Siman 32 Seif 41-42 by Rabbi Avi Zakutinsky

Mishnah Berurah Yomi: Siman 32 Seif 37 Part 1 by Rabbi Avi Zakutinsky

Mishnah Berurah Yomi: Siman 32 Seif 37-38 by Rabbi Avi Zakutinsky

Mishnah Berurah Yomi: Siman 32 Seif 37 Part 2 by Rabbi Avi Zakutinsky

Mishnah Berurah Yomi: Siman 32 seif 39 Part 1 by Rabbi Avi Zakutinsky

Mishnah Berurah Yomi: Siman 32 Seif 39 part 2 and seif 40 by Rabbi Avi Zakutinsky

The Mishnah in Pirkei Avot tells us to be very careful in the performance of even the smallest mitzvot because we do not know the true reward of any mitzvah. The Shem MiShmuel explains that when it comes to reward, Hashem does not only consider the actual deed itself. He also takes into account all of the ripple effects that result from that mitzvah. A person may do something that seems very small, but the effects of that deed can continue spreading for years. A simple smile and a cheerful "good morning" may appear insignificant. But imagine someone was feeling down, discouraged, and burdened. Then he receives a warm greeting and suddenly feels uplifted. His mood changes. His attitude changes. Perhaps he goes home happier and treats his family differently. The ripple effects of one smile could be endless. Or imagine someone donates one sefer to a shul library because that sefer once inspired him. Years later, somebody opens it, reads it, and receives tremendous chizuk. That person changes his avodat Hashem because of it. Who can imagine how many rewards continue flowing from that one deed? And there is another dimension that makes mitzvot even greater. Not only do we not know their ripple effects—we also do not know how much greater hidden deeds can become. The Gemara in Baba Batra tells us that if someone gives tzedakah in private, in certain aspects he is considered greater than even Moshe Rabbenu. Such an astonishing statement teaches us how precious hidden mitzvot are. When a person does something and nobody knows, when there is no honor, no recognition, and no praise, then the deed becomes purely for Hashem. In a book about the life of the Chafetz Chaim, it says that on one occasion his son, Reb Leib, asked him whether people who learned the Mishnah Berurah would ever truly understand how much effort he invested into every single line, making sure everything was perfectly correct according to halachah. The Chafetz Chaim replied, "What difference does it make if people know how much effort I put in? My sole intention is to bring honor to the name of Hashem, and He is the only One Who needs to know." That was the greatness of the Chafetz Chaim. He was not seeking recognition. He only cared about pleasing Hashem. We cannot imagine how much Hashem appreciates every small deed that we do. We may not receive a pat on the back in this world, but that does not mean Hashem does not notice. Every ounce of effort is seen. Every struggle is counted. Every hidden act is treasured. And every deed will be fully repaid in the next world. Sometimes, however, Hashem gives us a glimpse even here of how much He appreciates our efforts. Recently, a woman in Eretz Yisrael passed away. For forty years, every single day, she took upon herself to go to the kever of Shmuel HaNavi and make sure it was clean and properly maintained. She personally cared for it and, while there, would pray each day as well. Amazingly, she passed away on כ״ח אייר —the yahrtzeit of Shmuel HaNavi himself. Not only that, her address was 86 Shmuel HaNavi Street, and she passed away at the age of 86. Every effort she invested in honoring the kever of that great tzaddik was appreciated. Every hidden act mattered. She did not publicize what she did. Only her close family knew. We can never underestimate the value of any mitzvah, because every one is precious, every one creates ripple effects, and every one carries rewards beyond comprehension.

Mishnah Berurah Yomi: Siman 32 seif 33-35 by Rabbi Avi Zakutinsky

Mishnah Berurah Yomi: Siman 32 Seif 24 and seif 25 part 1 by Rabbi Avi Zakutinsky

Mishnah Berurah Yomi: Siman 32 Seif 25 part 2 by Rabbi Avi Zakutinsky

Mishnah Berurah Yomi: Siman 32 Seif 26-32 by Rabbi Avi Zakutinsky

Can you build a kosher Sukkah on a high-rise balcony or platform sandwiched between two towers that cast constant shade? This shiur explores the “Sukkah between skyscrapers” through Sukkah 2a (why above 20 amot/amos is pasul), weighing the sevarot of lema'an yeidu/shaltah einayim, R' Zeira's shade-of-walls vs. shade-of-schach, and Rabba's diras arai vs. diras keva, and applies Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim 633 with Mishnah Berurah to show we do not rule like R' Zeira, bolstered by the valley/ashros kanim case. Practical takeaway: an urban balcony Sukkah is generally valid if the schach is under open sky and meets standards (tzilata merubah, 10 tefachim walls, etc.), even if it sits mostly in the buildings' shadow—key for apartment buyers in Israel, Manhattan, and other dense cities.

What do we do when faithfulness brings legal pressure? // How should we respond when we're criticized for our faith? Why is Gamaliel important? Who was Polycarp? In this episode, Emma Dotter unpacks Acts 5:17-42, the legal pressure the apostles faced, and how God used a Jewish official named Gamaliel to protect the gospel. Then she tells the story of Polycarp, a disciple of John who refused to deny Jesus and was martyred for his faith. When we face public criticism for the gospel, we can be bold and courageous in a way that honors God. Image 1: 11 Luther nails up the 95 Theses" by fz1844 is marked with Public Domain Mark 1.0. Image 2: Mishnah Berurah, first edition, Warsaw" by Charlie Smith FDTB is marked with CC0 1.0. Image 3: Saint Polycarpe au bûcher" by Octave 444 is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. // ADDITIONAL VERSES MENTIONED: Acts 22:3 John 16:13 Colossians 3:23-24 Romans 1:16 Ephesians 6:19-20 Ephesians 3:20 2 Corinthians 5:18-21 // RELATED JOIN THE JOURNEY EPISODES:  S4:265 – Acts 5-6 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s4-265-acts-5-6/id1600151923?i=1000735373170) // RESOURCES FOR FURTHER STUDY:  // WHAT IS JOIN THE JOURNEY? Join The Journey is a realistic daily Bible reading plan that helps followers of Jesus at Watermark Community Church and beyond enjoy abiding in Jesus together. Join The Journey Jr. is designed to help parents guide their kids in Bible reading through interactive and age-specific lessons. In 2026, we're studying the book of Acts—one passage per week. For another year, teaching on Sunday will align with each week's passage. Then, for the next six days, we'll return to the same passage with fresh focus, exploring insights about who God is and how we can enjoy him more deeply. Monday through Saturday, we'll approach the same passage from a different perspective each day—whether observation, interpretation, prayer, or another spiritual practice—to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for God's Word. Then, watch or listen to the video podcast to tackle the week's toughest verses and discover key historical, theological, and practical insights. Daily Bible lessons for adults: https://jointhejourney.com Daily Bible lessons for parents and families: https://jointhejourney.com/jr Weekly Bible podcast for kids: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...  // MORE RESOURCES FROM JOIN THE JOURNEY:  Digital Bible study resources: https://jointhejourney.com/resources Previous years' print curriculum: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Waterma... Contact the Join The Journey team: jointhejourney@watermark.org