Podcasts about Pesach Sheni

Send us a textHave you ever wondered about the power of a well-placed question? Pesach Sheni—the "Second Passover"—offers a fascinating glimpse into how questioning can actually reshape religious practice and deepen spiritual understanding.This spiritually charged day commemorates an extraordinary moment when a group of Israelites, deemed ritually impure and thus ineligible to participate in the Passover offering, approached Moses with a heartfelt question: "Why should we be left out?" Their genuine inquiry led to something remarkable—a new commandment in the Torah, giving them a second chance to fulfill this central mitzvah one month later.What's truly striking, as we explore in this episode, isn't just the accommodation that was made, but how this story elevates the very act of questioning itself. These individuals weren't merely complaining—they were earnestly seeking understanding and inclusion. Their names were immortalized in Torah not because of their status or power, but because they dared to ask an honest question. As the great Mir Mashgiach taught, had they merely thought about their complaint without coming forward, no new commandment would have been enacted.This principle extends throughout Jewish tradition—from Moses himself, who constantly questioned to clarify divine law, to the daughters of Tzelophchad who challenged inheritance customs, to the great Rabbi Akiva Eger, remembered for his penetrating questions. Judaism values questions over answers because sincere inquiry opens new perspectives and unearths deeper truths.The lesson of Pesach Sheni speaks directly to us today: Never stop interrogating, questioning, and inquiring with honesty and truth. The more we ask with genuine interest, the more we discover. What questions might you ask that could deepen your understanding or perhaps even change the world around you?Support the showJoin The Motivation Congregation WhatsApp community for daily motivational Torah content!Elevate your impact by becoming a TMC Emerald Donor! Your much-needed backing is crucial for our mission of disseminating the wisdom of the Torah. Join today for just $18.00 per month. (Use your maaser money!) https://buy.stripe.com/00g8xl5IT8dFcKc5ky---------------- SUBSCRIBE to The Weekly Parsha for an insightful weekly talk on the week's Parsha. Listen on Spotify or 24six! Access all Torah talks and listen to featured episodes on our website, themotivationcongregation.org ----------------Questions or Comments? Please email me @ michaelbrooke97@gmail.com

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Today in History: King Hezekiah and all Israel celebrated Pesach Sheni for 14 days (see 2 Chronicles 30:1). Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus celebrated Pesach Sheni. They did the good deed of burying Yeshua. But it made it impossible for them to eat the normal Passover offering because of ritual impurity (see John 19:38–42). Pesach Sheni (Second Passover): ”If any one of you or of your generations becomes unclean because of a dead person, or is on a distant journey, he may, however, observe the Passover to the LORD. In the second month on the fourteenth day at twilight, they shall observe it” (Numbers 9:6–14).Day 29 of the omerThis week's portion is called ”Emor” (speak).TORAH PORTION: Leviticus 21:16-22:16GOSPEL PORTION: Luke 21:1-24Think about: What Scripture spoke to you most today and why? Did you learn something about God, or something you need to do in your life?Daily Bread for Kids is a daily Bible reading podcast where we read through the Torah and the Gospels in one year! Helping young Bible-readers to study God's Word, while also discovering its Jewish context!THE KIDS' JOURNAL is available from ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://arielmedia.shop⁠⁠⁠⁠BUSY MOMS who want to follow the Daily Bread readings on podcast for adults, can go to ⁠⁠https://dailybreadmoms.com⁠⁠The Bible translation we are reading from is the Tree of Life Version (TLV) available from the Tree of Life Bible Society.INSTAGRAM: @dailybreadkids @arielmediabooks @dailybreadmomsTags: #DailyBreadMoms #DailyBreadJournal #BibleJournaling #Messianic #BiblePodcast #BiblicalFeasts #Journal #biblereadingplan #Messiah #JewishRoots #Yeshua #GodIsInControl #OneYearBible #MomLife #MotherCulture #FaithFilledMama #BiblicalWomanhood #Proverbs31woman

What is the ultimate meaning of Pesach Sheni? Are we always given second chances?

Parasha Beha'alotcha Te lezen: Num. 8:1-12:16 / Zach. 2:14(10)–4:7 / Joh 8:12-20Inleidend vers:De HEERE sprak tot Mozes: Spreek tot Aäron en zeg tegen hem: Wanneer u de lampen aansteekt, moeten de zeven lampen licht verspreiden in de richting van de voorzijde van de kandelaar. Aäron deed dat: aan de voorzijde van de kandelaar stak hij de lampen ervan aan, zoals de HEERE Mozes geboden had.Num. 8:1-3 (HSV)De parasha van deze Shabbat behandelt diverse onderwerpen en gebeurtenissen. Het begint met Aäron die de Menora aansteekt, de inwijding van de Levieten en hun unieke rol binnen het volk Israël, en het vieren van Pesach in de woestijn met de instelling van Pesach Sheni, de tweede kans om het Pesach-offer te brengen. Verder lezen we hoe de zeventig oudsten een deel van de Geest die de Eeuwige aan Mozes had geschonken ontvangen, zodat zij beter in staat zijn Mozes te helpen bij het leiden van het volk.De parasha richt onze aandacht op onze innerlijke houding, met name ten opzichte van gezag, en hoe we omgaan met klagen en kritiek. Het volk murmereert over het gebrek aan vlees en aan het eind van de parasha lezen we hoe Mirjam en Aäron Mozes bekritiseren, waarna Mirjam wordt gestraft met tzaraat. Mozes, met een andere hartsgesteldheid, pleit voor haar herstel en de Eeuwige geneest haar.Jeshua noemt zichzelf het licht van de wereld en roept ons op om ook onze lamp te laten schijnen en niet verborgen te houden. De opdracht om de Menora aan te steken leert ons iets waardevols. Net zoals de Menora in de Tabernakel afgeschermd en niet zichtbaar was van buitenaf, is veel van Jezus' werk in ons vaak niet direct zichtbaar, hoewel dat onzichtbare juist essentieel is. Het licht van de Menora, onderhouden door de priester, symboliseert het innerlijke werk van de Geest in ons. Net zoals de Menora steeds weer zuivere olie nodig had, hebben wij de olie van de Geest nodig om ons licht te laten branden, vooral in moeilijke tijden, en dit wordt ondersteund door het Woord van God in ons hart.Support the Show.

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Enjoy the read-along options: Ashkenazic | Sephardic | ChassidicWhat if every mundane activity in your life could be transformed into an act of holiness? Join us as we navigate the profound connection between our physical bodies and the holy soul within, reflecting on prayers like "Elokai Neshama" and "Modeh Ani." We explore how our physical actions, when infused with spiritual intention, can elevate our daily lives, drawing inspiration from Jewish practices and the stories of our patriarchs.This episode takes you on a journey through the essence of our unique spiritual missions and the purity of the soul, using Moshe Rabbeinu's role as a crucial messenger of Hashem to illustrate our direct service to God. We discuss the importance of maintaining the soul's purity and elevating physical experiences through mitzvot and blessings, uncovering the Talmud's divine comparisons between the soul and God.Finally, we explore the concept of second chances through the significance of Pesach Sheni, a holiday that epitomizes the enduring possibility of reconnecting with our Jewish identity. We reflect on the metaphor of a diamond to illustrate the soul's journey, urging us to refine and beautify our neshama through our actions and mitzvahs. This episode inspires us to live a life of spiritual beauty, deeply connected with Hashem, and appreciate the divinity in every stage of our existence.Download the Prayer Podcast Worksheets:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1iBVevW1ydyjSeyeO0iCcina7e8vix3Lt?usp=sharingThis Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by Dr. Leonard & June GoldbergThis episode (Ep. #16) of the Prayer Podcast by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe of TORCH is dedicated to my dearest friends, Dr. Leonard & June Goldberg! 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 May 28, 2024, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on June 2, 2024_____________DONATE to TORCH: Please consider supporting the podcasts by making a donation to help fund our Jewish outreach and educational efforts at https://www.torchweb.org/support.php. Thank you!_____________SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to other podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Prayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at https://www.TORCHpodcasts.com_____________EMAIL your questions, comments, and feedback: awolbe@torchweb.org_____________Please visit www.torchweb.org to see a full listing of our outreach and educational resources available in the Greater Houston area! ★ Support this podcast ★

Enjoy the read-along options: Ashkenazic | Sephardic | ChassidicWhat if every mundane activity in your life could be transformed into an act of holiness? Join us as we navigate the profound connection between our physical bodies and the holy soul within, reflecting on prayers like "Elokai Neshama" and "Modeh Ani." We explore how our physical actions, when infused with spiritual intention, can elevate our daily lives, drawing inspiration from Jewish practices and the stories of our patriarchs.This episode takes you on a journey through the essence of our unique spiritual missions and the purity of the soul, using Moshe Rabbeinu's role as a crucial messenger of Hashem to illustrate our direct service to God. We discuss the importance of maintaining the soul's purity and elevating physical experiences through mitzvot and blessings, uncovering the Talmud's divine comparisons between the soul and God.Finally, we explore the concept of second chances through the significance of Pesach Sheni, a holiday that epitomizes the enduring possibility of reconnecting with our Jewish identity. We reflect on the metaphor of a diamond to illustrate the soul's journey, urging us to refine and beautify our neshama through our actions and mitzvahs. This episode inspires us to live a life of spiritual beauty, deeply connected with Hashem, and appreciate the divinity in every stage of our existence.Download the Prayer Podcast Worksheets:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1iBVevW1ydyjSeyeO0iCcina7e8vix3Lt?usp=sharingThis Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by Dr. Leonard & June GoldbergThis episode (Ep. #15) of the Prayer Podcast by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe of TORCH is dedicated to my dearest friends, Dr. Leonard & June Goldberg! May Hashem bless you and always lovingly accept your prayer for good health, success and true happiness!!!Recorded in the TORCH Centre - Studio B to a live audience on May 28, 2024, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on June 2, 2024_____________DONATE to TORCH: Please consider supporting the podcasts by making a donation to help fund our Jewish outreach and educational efforts at https://www.torchweb.org/support.php. Thank you!_____________SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to other podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Prayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at https://www.TORCHpodcasts.com_____________EMAIL your questions, comments, and feedback: awolbe@torchweb.org_____________Please visit www.torchweb.org to see a full listing of our outreach and educational resources available in the Greater Houston area! ★ Support this podcast ★

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

Part of Rabbi Baum's Weekly Tefilla Shiur on War & Peace in the Siddur - 5784 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here for source sheet

Harav Yussie Zakutinsky Shlita

This morning we appreciate today's date on the Jewish Calendar, 14 Iyar, which is Pesach Sheni - an opportunity, in very limited circumstances, for someone who was exempt from offering the Korban Pesach (Paschal Offering) at the right time to do it a month later. We explain this is not a general promise of always having a second chance; sometimes we do, but sometimes we don't. Rather, the significance of this day is to elevate us by the attitude of those seeking this day, to not only do Mitzvot, but to love doing them, and feel we are missing out even when we are legitimately exempt. Michael Whitman is the senior rabbi of ADATH Congregation in Hampstead, Quebec, and an adjunct professor at McGill University Faculty of Law. ADATH is a modern orthodox synagogue community in suburban Montreal, providing Judaism for the next generation. We take great pleasure in welcoming everyone with a warm smile, while sharing inspiration through prayer, study, and friendship. Rabbi Whitman shares his thoughts and inspirations through online lectures and shiurim, which are available on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5FLcsC6xz5TmkirT1qObkA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adathmichael/ Podcast - Mining the Riches of the Parsha: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mining-the-riches-of-the-parsha/id1479615142?fbclid=IwAR1c6YygRR6pvAKFvEmMGCcs0Y6hpmK8tXzPinbum8drqw2zLIo7c9SR-jc Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3hWYhCG5GR8zygw4ZNsSmO Please contact Rabbi Whitman (rabbi@adath.ca) with any questions or feedback, or to receive a daily email, "Study with Rabbi Whitman Today," with current and past insights for that day, video, and audio, all in one short email sent directly to your inbox.

Pesach Sheni- the Chesed of Hod

Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics:What lessons and empowerment does this time-period and Torah portion offer us in facing today's war?   What is the significance of the period between Pesach and Shavuos?  What does the month of Iyar teach us?  What is the connection between Rafah and healing?  What do we learn from Pesach Sheni?  How does counting the Omer help refine and strengthen us?  Weeks of Netzach and Hod: What are netzach and hod and what are their functions?  Behar: What does a “mountain” teach us?   Do the laws of Yovel apply today?  Beis Iyar  How to fight a war with a l'chatchila ariber attitude?  Who was the Rebbe Maharash named after and what do we learn from that?  Should we induce labor to give birth to a child on an auspicious day like Beis Iyar?  What do we learn from the soldiers that were tragically killed by “friendly fire”?  Is Israel the safest place on earth?  How do we reconcile the Rebbe's statement that Israel is the safest place in the world with the unfortunate fact that over 1,200 people were murdered in one day in Israel?   Should we move to Israel due to fears of rising anti-Semitism?  How can we apply the concept of l'chatchila ariber to the current physical and spiritual war?  How should we react to President Biden withholding arms from Israel and to the general anti-Israel stance among some USA officials?  Should we remain allies with the USA or perhaps turn to Russia and China for support?  Are the soldiers tzaddikim?  Is it possible that my putting on Tefillin actually caused harm to our soldiers?  What power do our actions have in impacting world events?   War with Hamas 

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What is the ultimate meaning of Pesach Sheni? Are we always given second chances?

Join Geoffrey Stern and Rabbi Adam Mintz recorded on Clubhouse.  We usually think of Tishrei and the Fall as a marathon of Jewish holidays, but if you count Rabbinic and Israeli holidays, the seven weeks of Spring win the holiday race with ease. Pesach, Yom Hazikaron, Yom Ha'atzmut, Pesach Sheni, Lag ba'Omer, Yom Yerushalyim and Shavuot. We use Leviticus 23 which has the most complete summary of Biblical holidays to explore the dynamic of adding new holidays and adding meaning to existing holidays. Sefaria Source Sheet: www.sefaria.org/sheets/564540  Transcript on episode web page: https://madlik.com/2024/05/14/ki-ba-moed-the-time-has-come/ 

This advanced episode is Rabbi Zimmer's presentation of three formulations of the position that Pesach Sheni is its own holiday. It shows that the earlier formulations have problems which naturally force the final formulation.

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on פרשת בהעלותך. Discussed: Why are zealous Jews called Charedim (those that tremble) and how this characteristic was exhibited in the episode of Pesach Sheni. This trait differs from the attitude of many modern communities. R' Moshe learns important lessons from the Parsha of Pesach Sheni, where ordinary Yidden achieved supernatural success because they served Hashem with love and persevered against all odds to do a Mitzvah. Chazal write that the beginning of the downward spiral at the end of the Parsha started with Klal Yisrael's sinful attitude as they "ran away" from Har Sinai and Ruchniyos. Klal Yisrael then continued to fall when they pursued physical pleasures, leading to the episode of the מן at קברות התאוה.

The Story of Pesach Sheni (Behaaloscha 5783)

Pesach Sheni 

Pesach Sheni: Its Eternal Message

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Pesach Sheni:  The Second Passover and the Anointing of Messiah's Feet  -  English only.  While we camped at Mount Sinai, some men discovered that they could not celebrate the Passover. They were grief-stricken! How is this event related to the account in the Gospels of the woman who anointed Messiah's feet? Join us as we explore the heart of Pesach Sheni. Recorded May 5, 2023. 

Pesach Sheni & Rabbi Meir Baal Hanes פסח שני.. רבי מאיר בעל הנס זיע"א پسخ شنی .‌ ربی معیر بعل هنث by Rabbi Benjamin Lavian

What is the intricate connection between Shabbat and the rest of the holidays? Why is the verb Emor (to say) repeated twice at the beginning of the Parshah? What is the significance of Pesach Sheni? All this and more in this week's Ponderings on the Parsha!

Pesach Sheni - The Power of Will & Our Desire to Achieve As brought down by Rabbi Arush

Send us a Text Message.Pesach Sheni

Joseph's second Chance - Adam's first wife and Pesach Sheni Moshe and Aaron Studying Rabbi Shimon and Lag Ba'Omer Rabbi Meir Ba'al HaNes Adam's second marriage The world depends on Yosef

Submit your question now at https://www.chassidusapplied.com/ask-rabbi-jacobson, or email: info@chassidusapplied.com. WEBSITE: https://www.chassidusapplied.com/ EMAIL US: info@chassidusapplied.com SPONSOR A MYLIFE: CHASSIDUS APPLIED EPISODE, OR EXPLORE OTHER GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: https://www.meaningfullife.com/sponsorships THIS WEEK'S TOPICS: • What is the unique work we need to do during this time period? • How is discussing the weekly parsha and time we are in part of applying Chassidus to our personal lives? • Chassidus applied to Pesach Sheni o Do we always have a second chance? o Is there hope after we have been deeply wounded? • Lessons from Emor o Is the Torah basically an instruction manual for how to live and operate in the physical world? o What personal message does this parsha offer us? o What is the best way to discipline children and students? o How do we discipline with love? o What is the story with the son of Shlomit? Why was he so mistreated and ultimately killed? What do we learn from this episode? • In these weeks of the Omer how can we access the corresponding sefira and draw down its flow into our lives? o What is the work related to Tiferes? o What is the work related to Netzach? • What is a soul and how do we connect with it? • How do I connect with a person who seems to be disconnected? • What are the ten powers of the soul and how can we use them to grow and become better people? • What is the definition of a Jewish soul? MyLife: Chassidus Applied is a weekly video webcast candidly answering questions from the public about all life matters and challenges, covering the entire spectrum of the human experience. The objective of the program is to provide people with inspired guidance and direction, empowering them to deal with any issue they may face. MyLife demonstrates how Chassidus provides us with a comprehensive blueprint of the human psyche as a microcosm of the cosmos, and offers us all the guidance we need to live the healthiest possible life and build nurturing homes and families, bringing up the healthiest possible children, emotionally, psychologically and spiritually. #MyLife #Chassidus #Uvalde

Emor – Pesach Sheni: A Bug In The Divine System? Sometimes it seems like there's a bug in G-d's system. He commands us to do something, but makes it impossible to fulfill... Did anyone ever ask G-d this question? Click here for the class handout

קיים מנהג נפוץ לאכול מצה בי"ד באייר, המכונה פסח שני ("הפסח השני"), היום שבו ניתנה הזדמנות שנייה למי שהיה טמא ו/או לא יכול להביא את כבש הפסח בפסח. עשה כן. כשם שהמצה הנאכלת כמו האפיקומן על ידי הסדר מציינת את המצות ואת קרבן הפסח הנאכלים בימי המקדש, כך מצה זו היא זכר לפסח השני. אך אם כך הדבר, נשאלת שאלה: כבש הפסח (והמצה הנלווית לו) נאכל במוצאי אייר ט"ו, אך המנהג הנפוץ בימינו הוא לאכול מצה ביום אייר י"ד, כאשר כבש הפסח היה. נשחט ומוכן. למה?

Bhaalotkha 5782 - Pesach Sheni

Parashat Behaalotecha 5782: The Power of Inclusion Description: An exploration of the narratives about Pesach Sheni and the naming of the 70 elders and Eldad and Medad. Two stories that combine Law and Narrative, also portray the value of initiative … Read the rest The post Parashat Behaalotecha 5782: The Power of Inclusion first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Parashat Behaalotecha 5782: The Power of Inclusion at Elmad Online Learning.

Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Chassidus Applied to Pesach SheniWhat personal message does this day offer us? How can we say that “it's never too late” when there are mistakes that cannot be reversed or corrected? If it's truly never too late, why isn't there a Pesach Shlishi, Riviei, etc.? Did the Rebbe ever say that Pesach Sheni is an opportune time for Moshiach to come? Lessons from 13 Iyar: 70th yahrzeit of the Rebbe's brother, Reb Yisroel Aryeh Leib Chassidus Applied to Lag B'OmerWhat is its personal relevance to us? Is there a connection between this day and Moshiach? Why is there a custom to use a bow and arrow on this day? Are any of its rituals taken from non-Jewish sources? Students of Rabbi Akiva:Why do we cease mourning on Lag B'Omer and on the other hand, we don't make weddings after Lag B'Omer? What lessons do we learn today from the students of Rabbi Akiva dying during this time due to disrespecting each other? When people disrespect each other today does it have a negative impact? How do we respond to a prominent rabbi arguing that we are not allowed to demand “we want Moshiach now” and other things the Rebbe initiated or endorsed? What can we learn from the rising gas prices? Iyar: Where do months come from? Is it alright for me to have linens with the image of butterflies embroidered on them? Chassidus question: Is there a difference between the energy generated on a Biblical holiday and a Rabbinic one? Will we celebrate these holidays after Moshiach comes?

Pesach Sheni was originally created for those who were not able to bring the Pesach on the appropriate date. What can those who did do it right the first time learn from this make-up? Take Ten to find out. 

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Pesach Sheni - Insights and lessons from Pesach Sheni in Avodas Hashem

Emor - Pesach Sheni and Second Chances - Thank You Yosef

Video version available here. 1) Which Halochos did R' Akiva draw from the spikes of the letters of the Torah?[1] 2) At the Seder, prior to eating Koreich, we recite כן עשה הלל. The verse quoted – about eating the Korban Pesach together with Matzo & Moror – is from the passage regarding Pesach Sheni. Why don't we cite the verse addressing פסח ראשון?[2] 3) BH, our Chabad minyan has grown, and we do have 10+ Anashfor Tehilim on Shabbos Mevorchim, but for the moment everyone is saying Tehilim at their own pace. May the Kadeishim be recited even when not recited in unison?[3] 4) We have a double-oven. May we use one compartment for dairy and the other for meat?[4] 5) Our Beis Chabad neighbours with a Methodist church – which has now ceased to function. We would like to buy the premises, but in the interim would it be possible for us to hire the hall for our use?[5] 6) May one invest in funds (securities etc.) of companies that produce weapons?[6] 7) Our baby was given a stuffed toy that looks like the sun. Is it kosher?[7] 8) A child has a blister filled with pus and is in pain as a result. On Shabbos, may one pierce the blister in order to release the pus?[8] 9) We have just about a Minyan, and seven of the men are saying Kaddish. Is that OK?[9] 10) Feedback re. teaching Torah to Jews who haven't recited Birkas haTorah?[10] 11) Feedback re. saying Tehillim for the age of who has passed away: [1] מנחות כט ב. [2] הגדה עם לקוטי טעמים ומנהגים – במקומו. [3] פסקי תשובות סי' נה סק"ג. [4] קובץ מבית לוי ענייני יו"ד ע' לט. פסקים ותשובות סי' צב סכ"ג – שם מחמיר בלחימה. מאמר ב'הקהל' פסח תשפ"ב. ויש לחלק בין נדו"ד לכיור-כפול, שכתב בפסקים ותשובות (סי' צה הע' 162, בשם שו"ת ויען יוסף יו"ד סי' מ) שאין לחשוש לבליעה ממים חמים הנשפכים, כי אין בליעתם אלא כדי קליפה, ובודאי שאין הטעם מתפשט לכיור השני. משא"כ בתנור. [5] שו"ת חלקת יעקב או"ח סי' לג; פסקי תשובות סימן קנד ס"ל. [6] ראה שו"ע יו"ד סי' קנא ס"ה-ו, ובש"ך שם ס"ק יג. [7] שם סי' קמא ס"ה. [8] שוע"ר סי' שכח סל"ב. [9] בן איש חי שנה א' פ' ויחי בסופו; כף החיים סי' נה סוס"ק לא; 'דרשו' סי' נה הע' 41. [10] מנחת אשר על פרשת האזינו.