Podcasts about Rosh Chodesh

Shabbat is the holiest day in the Jewish calendar.Not Yom Kippur. Not Rosh Hashana. Not Pesach.Every single week.The proof is hiding in plain sight. The number of aliyos given on each day tells you exactly how holy that day is. Weekday: 3. Rosh Chodesh: 4. Yom Tov: 5. Yom Kippur: 6. Shabbat: 7.Seven. Every week.Judaism flips the whole idea of holidays upside down. The holiday that comes more frequently is actually holier. More sacred. More precious. God is giving us the highest holy day not once a year but once a week.שַׁבָּתוּבֵרַכְתּוֹ מִכָּל הַיָּמִיםוְקִדַּשְׁתּוֹ מִכָּל הַזְּמַנִּיםMore blessed than all the days. More holy than all the seasons.That is every single week. What a gift.#Judaism #Torah #Shabbat #Spirituality #Shabbos

Rosh Chodesh Guest Speaker - Avi Tobias - On Working And Learning by Shapell's Rabbeim

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​ 1)      As a sideline I research topics and write up my conclusions, for which I am paid per hour. Is it okay for me to invoice for hours of research done on Shabbos?[1]2)      Does a disused doorway, blocked by furniture, still need to have a Mezuzah?[2]3)      In the verse "לא יכבה בלילה נרה", some Sidurim have BaLayloh, others have VaLayloh:[3]4)      How do I calculate Maaser for investments that keep onreinvesting their profits?[4]5)      How should Hashem's name be said when praying in English: some Sidurim have HaShem, other A-do-noy, L-rd. Which is preferable?[5]6)      This Friday is Rosh Chodesh. If we start the meal early, do we say Yaale veYovo as well as Retzei in Birkas haMozon?[6]7)      Is there a concern of Yichud for one travelling alone by bus intercity?[7]8)      Correction to story about Friday-night Minyan bizmanoh in Long Beach NY: [8]To sponsor a Shiur – to honour a special occasion -contact: dayan@lubavitchuk.com[1] ראה שמירת שבת כהלכתהפכ"ח סס"ד שכאשר העבודה הוא חלק מהתחייבות רחבה, זה נקרא 'הבלעה' ומותרלקבל תשלום לשעות השבת. וכן יש להבין בשוע"ר סי' שו ס"ט.[2] ביו"ד סי' רפוסי"ז מבואר שפתח שאין רגילים בו פטור ממזוזה. וראה פתחי שערים יו"ד סי'רפו סי"ז; שכל טוב יו"ד שם ס"ק רמד. ואע"פ שכלי המכיל מ' סאהנחשב כבנין, אבל לא שמענו שלהזיז כלי זה ייחשב כסתירה. בדיני ממונות, העובדא שלאפרץ את הפצימין מראה שעדיין במחשבתו לחזור ולפתוח הסתימה. וכן מצינו לענין התופרכנף הטלית, שלא נפטרה מן הציצית, מטעם הנ"ל.[3] בכמה ספרים היא דגושה,הגם שהיא סמוכה לה"א של "יכבה", בגלל הטיפחא שהוא טעם מפסיק. ברםבטעמי אמ"ת זו טרחא שהוא טעם מחבר. [4] נראה שבכל שנה כשרואה כמהרבית הרויח בשנה זו, יפריש 10% למעשר – ראה ס' צדקה ומשפט פ"ה ס"ו. [5] אחר הופעת סדור תהלת ה'בתרגום אנגלי (תשל"ח) הרעיש רש"פ בוגומילסקי שי' אודות השם 'לארד',שאינו תרגום מדוייק וגם חשש שיכוונו לאותו האיש. כשהראו לרשפ"ב שבחוברת'ברכות ותפלות' שי"ל ע"י המל"ח בתש"ג כתוב "ל-רד",כתב לכ"ק אדמו"ר זי"ע התנצלות על השגותיו, וזכה למענה מפורט (והארעינינו בתורתך, ע' רכד – מהערה"ת מאריסטאוו, שבט תש"מ).  בשנתתשמ"א פנה הרש"פ להרב יאללעס (שו"ת דברי אפרים אליעזר סי' יד) ואלהרב ליעבעס (שו"ת בית אבי ח"ד סי' א), וגם אל הגר"מ פיינשטיין (לפיעדות אחיו, דודי הר"מ בוגומילסקי נ"י בפתח ההגדה שלו - 'כי ישאלך בנך',ושם כתב שהגרמ"פ הסכים על ידו). דיון על שם 'ל-רד' כבר מופיע בשו"תתשובות והנהגות ח"א סי' קכח). כמה שנים אח"כ תירגם הר"ע שוחט אתההגדה וכתב Hashem.כ"ק אדמו"ר זי"ע מעיר כי יש מתפללים באנגלית. ועדיף לכתוב 'לארד'וכל שכן G-d.מענה זה מודפס בלקו"ש חכ"ד (תשמ"ה). משמע דלא חש לכל הנ"ל.בהגדת הרמ"ב הנ"ל מתרגם A-do-noy. הרעיון להכניס השם בלה"ק בתוך תרגוםלעז – כבר מופיע בשו"ת בית יצחק (או"ח סו"ס י). ולענ"ד זהצורם, כעין דין כתב מנומר (ראה שו"ע יו"ד סו"ס רעט). והרש"רהירש בסדורו תירגם הוי' ג-ט, וגם אלוקינו תירגם ג-ט, אלא שבשם הוי' כתב השםבאותיות איטליות. [6] ראה ספר השיחות תש"דע' 40. והוא דלא כדברי קצות השלחן סי' מז הע' כב. וראה בארוכה נתיבים בשדה השליחותח"ב סי' ג.[7] בספר דיני יחוד (מאתידידי הרנ"ד דובאוו נ"י) הערה 249 מביא מס' מנחת איש ליזהר מאיסור יחודבקבוצת בנות הנוסעות באוטובוס למקום שאין עוברים ושבים, שיש איסור יחוד עם הנהג.אך שם יש מצב של יחוד, שכולן קבועות במקום אחד. משא"כ ברכבת של רבים, היינוכפתח פתוח לרה"ר, כיון שיש עולים ויורדים תדיר. אך לפי זה יש לשאול, למה איןאיסור יחוד במטוס, כשכל שאר הנוסעים הם פרוצים? והרי מפורש ברמ"א (אה"עסי' כב ס"ה) לאסור בפרוצים אפילו הם עשרה. וצ"ע. [8] לדברי נין של הרבנעמצאוו, רעיון איחור קב"ש מאוחר הי' זה על דעת הסבא עצמו, לא שכ"קאדמו"ר זי"ע ביקש הדבר ממנו.​

This sicha explores the connection between the sanctity of the new moon (Rosh Chodesh) and the sabbatical year (Shemitah), both which entail resting and renewal. It discusses their respective roles in spiritual development, illustrating how they symbolize rejuvenation and dedication in one's service to God. https://www.torahrecordings.com/likutei-sichos/018/001_002

This class explores the spiritual significance of Rosh Chodesh Sivan as the starting point for preparing for Shavuos. It discusses the unity achieved at Sinai, the equal value of every Jew, the soul's levels, and why children are essential guarantors in receiving the Torah anew each year. https://www.torahrecordings.com/classes/by_month/010_sivan/Shavuot_019

The Mishna rules that "one may always slaughter." Raba and Rav Yosef both understand this to refer to the period of Exile, but each explains it according to a different Tannaitic view - either Rabbi Yishmael or Rabbi Akiva. These Sages disagreed over whether the Jewsl in the desert were forbidden to eat meat unless it was brought as a sacrifice, or whether they were permitted to eat meat even without formal ritual slaughter (shechita). After delving into the debate between Rabbi Yishmael and Rabbi Akiva and resolving various difficulties raised against each position, the Gemara challenges the explanations of both Raba and Rav Yosef based on the textual context of the Mishna. Ultimately, the Gemara concludes that the phrase "one may always slaughter" includes even a Jew who eats non-kosher meat l'teavon (out of appetite). The Gemara then analyzes which specific types of nicks in a knife disqualify a slaughter and render the animal a treifa, and which do not. The Gemara outlines various customs regarding the method used to check the knife, alongside a debate concerning which parts of the blade must be examined.

The Mishna rules that "one may always slaughter." Raba and Rav Yosef both understand this to refer to the period of Exile, but each explains it according to a different Tannaitic view - either Rabbi Yishmael or Rabbi Akiva. These Sages disagreed over whether the Jewsl in the desert were forbidden to eat meat unless it was brought as a sacrifice, or whether they were permitted to eat meat even without formal ritual slaughter (shechita). After delving into the debate between Rabbi Yishmael and Rabbi Akiva and resolving various difficulties raised against each position, the Gemara challenges the explanations of both Raba and Rav Yosef based on the textual context of the Mishna. Ultimately, the Gemara concludes that the phrase "one may always slaughter" includes even a Jew who eats non-kosher meat l'teavon (out of appetite). The Gemara then analyzes which specific types of nicks in a knife disqualify a slaughter and render the animal a treifa, and which do not. The Gemara outlines various customs regarding the method used to check the knife, alongside a debate concerning which parts of the blade must be examined.

Rosh Chodesh Guest Speaker - Selig Davis - On Working And Learning by Shapell's Rabbeim

Today in History: The people of Israel arrived in the wilderness of Sinai (see Exodus 19:1). Korah and his followers were swallowed up by the earth on this day (according to tradition, see Numbers 16:18–50). The Prophet Ezekiel received a prophecyagainst the kingdom of Egypt. God gave him seven prophecies against Egypt and almost all of them mention the date (see Ezekiel 31:1–2).This week's portion is called Shavuot (Feast of Weeks)TORAH PORTION: Deuteronomy 14:22–29GOSPEL PORTION: Luke 24:1–27What verse spoke to you most today and why?Did you learn something about God?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

Welcome to Daily Bitachon, our special Erev Shabbat series. Today, we are exploring the depth behind Retzei , the addition to Birkat Hamazon so vital that if we forget it on Friday night or Shabbat day (excluding Seuda Shlishit ), we must repeat the entire Grace After Meals. Let's walk through it word by word: The Essence of Rest Retzei Vehachalitzenu: "May it please You, Hashem our God, and strengthen us through Your commandments, specifically the commandment of the seventh day." HaShabbat HaGadol VeHaKadosh HaZeh: "This great and holy Shabbat." Keep those two words— Great ( Gadol ) and Holy ( Kadosh ) —in mind, as they are the recurring theme of this prayer. Ki Yom Zeh Gadol VeKadosh Lefanecha: "For this day is great and holy before You." We ask God for three things: Nishbot Bo: Let us rest. Nanuach Bo: Let us be content. Venit'aneg Bo: Let us find joy. How do we achieve this? Not through physical hobbies like tennis or lounging by the pool, but Kemitzvat Chukei Retzonecha —as ordained by Your will. God defines true Menucha (rest) through the observance of the thirty-nine Melachot . The Ultimate Consolation We then transition to a heartfelt request: Ve'al Tehi Tzara VeYagon... "May there be no distress or grief on our day of rest." Suddenly, we pivot to Jerusalem: VeHareinu BeNechamat Tziyon... "Show us the consolation of Zion speedily in our days." Why the shift to the Beit Hamikdash ? Because God is the Ba'al Nechamot , the Master of Consolation. The ultimate comfort is seeing the Temple rebuilt. We say: Vegam She'achalnu Veshatinu... "Even though we have eaten and drunk, we have not forgotten the destruction of Your Great and Holy house ( Beit'cha HaGadol VeHaKadosh )." The Four Dimensions of Greatness and Holiness Notice the pattern. We have now seen "Great and Holy" applied to: Shabbat (Holy Time) The Beit Hamikdash (Holy Place) Then we plead: "Do not forget us forever... for You are a Great and Holy King ( El Melech Gadol VeKadosh )." 3. God (The Source of Holiness) 4. The Jewish People (The Holy Nation) Finally, on holidays or Rosh Chodesh that falls on Shabbat, we add: V'shimcha HaGadol VeHaKadosh Aleinu Karata —"Your Great and Holy Name is called upon us." The Sanctuary in Time Shabbat and the Beit Hamikdash are intrinsically linked; Shabbat is effectively a "Temple in time." We see this in Lecha Dodi , where we pivot from greeting the Shabbat Queen to praying for Jerusalem ( Mikdash Melech Ir Melucha ). We do the same in Hashkivenu on Friday night. The parallels are everywhere: The Candles mirror the Menorah. The Two Loaves mirror the Lechem Hapanim (Showbread). The Wine mirrors the libations. The Zemirot mirror the songs of the Levites. Activating the Connection Holiness ( Kedusha ) means separation and uplifting. On Shabbat, we are no longer tied to the mundane. As the Iyun Tefillah explains, while "the holy ones" who praise God " וקדושים בכל יום יהללוך סלה "are often cited as angels, Abudarham explains they are also the Jewish people who separate themselves from worldly matters. When you embrace this holiness, you achieve greatness ( Gedulah ). Every Shabbat is an opportunity to enter this "sanctuary in time" and elevate ourselves. And as the Pele Yoetz says, bad enough that we don't think about the Beis HaMikdash while we eat. When we're saying the words even though we're eating, we didn't forget about the Beis HaMikdash . At least when you're saying that line, think about the Beis HaMikdash . And the truth is, Retzei is put in between the requests about Rachem and Boneh Yerushalayim . We're sticking this Shabbat prayer in the middle of building Jerusalem, because that's what you're supposed to be thinking about on Shabbat . And when we remember God, God remembers us. We tell God, we didn't forget about You. Don't forget about us. You want your name to be remembered by people of power. When I was looking for my house that I currently live in, I asked a real estate agent and she put my name down and I didn't get a call from her. Obviously, I wasn't on the top of the list. I was walking into an event and she was walking out and she says, "Oh, I think I have an idea for you." I wasn't on her mind and then when I was, she took care of me. You're walking out of shul and you meet the Shadhan . "Oh, I have a good idea for your daughter." You weren't on their mind. Of course God knows everything, but there's a concept of Zichronot . יעלה ויבא ויגיע ויפקד ויזכר זכרוננו . On Rosh Hashanah we talk about Zichronot . In order to activate God, that's called Zichronot . We have to activate our connection to Him. And that's what's supposed to be happening every Shabbat . The time of connection, the time that we activate our feelings for the Beis HaMikdash and we plead with God. We're not forgetting about You and Your house. You're not sitting at Your table surrounded by Your family. I'm sitting at my table surrounded by my family. I think of God that's, so to say, all alone. Like the Gemara in Berachot 3a says that God says, "Woe to a father that his children have been exiled from his table." God is all alone. He's a father without His children around His table. And that's what we think about on Shabbat .

Learning Weekly Rav Tzaddock HaCohen in Pri Tzaddick lkovod Rosh Chodesh Sivan - To Go like Shevet Zevulin himlich Zayin - A Warrior armed in Business with Joyous Kabalat HaTorah @ Shirat David Efrat!Cover pic

In this episode of the Everyday Judaism Podcast, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe continues his study of Shulchan Aruch Siman 44, focusing on Halachot 10–17 of Birkas Hamazon (Grace After Meals). He explains the order of insertions when Shabbos coincides with Rosh Chodesh, the rules for someone who is unsure whether they recited Birkas Hamazon, and the procedures for forgetting special additions like Retzei (Shabbos) or Yaaleh V'Yavo (Rosh Chodesh/Festivals). The discussion also covers compensatory blessings, differences in practice for women, extensions of meals across day changes, and related customs for Purim, Chanukah, and extending Shabbos. The episode provides practical guidance for properly fulfilling this important mitzvah.List of the Halachahs Discussed:Order of Retzei and Yaaleh V'Yavo when Shabbos falls on Rosh ChodeshReciting Birkas Hamazon when in doubt (especially if still satiated or after falling asleep mid-benching)Gender differences in doubt regarding Birkas Hamazon obligationForgetting Retzei, Yaaleh V'Yavo, or both — and the compensatory blessingsWhen to repeat Birkas Hamazon entirely versus adding a makeup blessingSpecial rules for the third Shabbos meal and Yom TovForgetting Al HaNissim on Chanukah or Purim (adding in the Harachaman section)Birkas Hamazon when a meal extends past nightfall (Shabbos ending, Rosh Chodesh beginning, etc.)Customs of extending Shabbos and including household members/workers in the blessingsThe episode concludes with a transition to the Ask Away #33._____________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 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 February 22, 2026, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on May 13, 2026_____________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!_____________#Halacha, #Jewishlaw, #blessings, #Kitzur, #Halacha, #EverydayJudaism, #BirkatHamazon, #MayimAcharonim, #GraceAfterMeals, #TableEtiquette, #JewishDignity, #SelfControl ★ Support this podcast ★

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In this episode of the Everyday Judaism Podcast, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe continues his study of Shulchan Aruch Siman 44, focusing on Halachot 10–17 of Birkas Hamazon (Grace After Meals). He explains the order of insertions when Shabbos coincides with Rosh Chodesh, the rules for someone who is unsure whether they recited Birkas Hamazon, and the procedures for forgetting special additions like Retzei (Shabbos) or Yaaleh V'Yavo (Rosh Chodesh/Festivals). The discussion also covers compensatory blessings, differences in practice for women, extensions of meals across day changes, and related customs for Purim, Chanukah, and extending Shabbos. The episode provides practical guidance for properly fulfilling this important mitzvah.List of the Halachahs Discussed:Order of Retzei and Yaaleh V'Yavo when Shabbos falls on Rosh ChodeshReciting Birkas Hamazon when in doubt (especially if still satiated or after falling asleep mid-benching)Gender differences in doubt regarding Birkas Hamazon obligationForgetting Retzei, Yaaleh V'Yavo, or both — and the compensatory blessingsWhen to repeat Birkas Hamazon entirely versus adding a makeup blessingSpecial rules for the third Shabbos meal and Yom TovForgetting Al HaNissim on Chanukah or Purim (adding in the Harachaman section)Birkas Hamazon when a meal extends past nightfall (Shabbos ending, Rosh Chodesh beginning, etc.)Customs of extending Shabbos and including household members/workers in the blessingsThe episode concludes with a transition to the Ask Away #33._____________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 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 February 22, 2026, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on May 13, 2026_____________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!_____________#Halacha, #Jewishlaw, #blessings, #Kitzur, #Halacha, #EverydayJudaism, #BirkatHamazon, #MayimAcharonim, #GraceAfterMeals, #TableEtiquette, #JewishDignity, #SelfControl ★ Support this podcast ★

Join us for an analysis of this week's special Haftorah from the book of Shmuel-the story of Yehonatan and David's final meeting. We look for a deeper connection to between the story and the concepts of Rosh Chodesh and suggest some perspectives on understanding stories of the great figures in Jewish History. If you enjoy the Toras Chaim Podcast, please help us spread the word! You can share a link on social media, leave a review or rating on your favorite podcast platform, or best of all, discuss what you've learned at the shabbos table!We love to hear from our listeners. Be it comments, questions or critique. You can send an email to overtimecook@gmail.com or elchononcohen@gmail.com or via instagram @OvertimeCook or @Elchonon.

In this conversation with Rabbanit Nechama Goldman Barash, we explore the Haftarah read the day before Rosh Chodesh: the story of David's absence from Shaul's Rosh Chodesh meal and Yehonatan's confirmation that David must flee from Shaul in order to remain alive (I Shmuel 20). This moment of crisis becomes the surprising birthplace of David's next life chapter. This year The Matan Podcast is exploring the weekly Haftarah.

This class explores the unique unity achieved by the Jewish people on Rosh Chodesh Sivan as they prepared to receive the Torah at Mount Sinai. It highlights the significance of collective harmony, equality, and anticipation during this transformative period in Jewish history. https://www.torahrecordings.com/classes/by_parsha/004_bamidbar/001_bamidbar/017

This sicha discusses the unity of the Jewish people on Rosh Chodesh Sivan as they prepared to receive the Torah. It emphasizes the importance of unity and harmony, as represented by 'one heart,' for the fulfillment of this divine mission. The Rebbe explores the spiritual and practical implications of this unity in accepting https://www.torahrecordings.com/likutei-sichos/028/002_001

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

The Henry & Lisa Manoucheri Parsha Shiur  Parshiyos Tazria - M'Tzora & Rosh Chodesh Iyar The Tyranny of Leverage & its Myriad Forms  Versus Judaism's Ecosystem of Wellness (Blue Zones)

Study Guide The Gemara offers three suggestions for why the Shulchan, which was made of wood and covered in gold, was treated as a wooden vessel regarding the laws of impurity. After rejecting the first two possibilities, they conclude that the status is derived from a verse in Yechezkel, which describes the structure as "wood." This establishes that despite the gold plating, the table's essence is wood. Relating to the debate in the Mishna of the length and width of the Shulchan in handbreadths, there is a tannaitic debate regarding the two types of cubit measurements used in the Temple: some measuring five handbreadths and others measuring six. Rabbi Meir and Rabbi Yehuda disagree over which items followed which measurement, though both derive their positions from the same verse in Yechezkel 43:13. The verse specifically identifies four items - the yesod (base), the sovev (ledge), the keren (horns), and the Golden Altar - as using the five-handbreadth measurement. The core of their debate is whether this smaller measurement was restricted to these items or extended to all other vessels, including the Shulchan. In analyzing how these measurements were applied to the yesod and sovev, the Gemara initially assumes the five-handbreadth cubit referred to their height. When this is rejected, the Sages suggest it referred to their width. However, this second suggestion is also dismissed as the math does not align with the traditional dimensions of the Altar. Ultimately, the Gemara concludes that a uniform rule cannot be applied across all four items. Instead, it determines that for certain components, the five-handbreadth measurement applied to the height, while for others, it applied to the width.

Diagram Unlike the showbread (lechem hapanim) and the two loaves (shtei halechem), for which there is a debate about when they are sanctified the minchat chavitin of the Kohen Gadol and regular meal offerings are sanctified the moment they are placed into a service vessel (kli sharet). From that point forward, they are considered holy and can be disqualified by factors such as being left overnight (linah) or leaving the Sanctuary. Rabbi Meir and Rabbi Yehuda disagree regarding the dimensions of the Table (Shulchan) and the measurements of the individual loaves that made up the showbread. The Mishna explains how the loaves were arranged on the Table according to these two opinions. Rabbi Yochanan calculated the maximum height at which the Table could sanctify the bread, based on the total height of the stacked loaves according to the respective views of Rabbi Yehuda and Rabbi Meir. The Gemara raised several difficulties with his statement but ultimately resolved them. Following this discussion, a dispute arose regarding the frame (misgeret) of the Table—whether it was fixed above the tabletop or beneath it. From there, Rabbi Yochanan linked these different opinions to a question regarding the ritual impurity of a "reversible table" (tavla hamit'pachet). What is clear from his words is that the Table was susceptible to ritual impurity. However, if it was a wooden vessel, a "wooden vessel made to rest in a fixed place" (kli etz ha'asui lenachat) should not be susceptible to impurity. The Gemara resolves this by Reish Lakish's explanation that the Table was moved and lifted to be shown to the festival pilgrims, thus categorizing it as a mobile vessel.

Today in History: Moses took a census of the people in the wilderness (see Numbers 1). Construction began on the second Holy Temple (see Ezra 3:8).This week's portion is called Tazria - Metzora (She will conceive - Leper)TORAH PORTION: Leviticus 15:16–33HAFTARAH: Isaiah 66APOSTLES: Revelation 21:1–8How does the Haftarah connect to this week's Torah Portion?How do the Apostles connect to this week's Torah Portion?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

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

Study Guide The Gemara offers three suggestions for why the Shulchan, which was made of wood and covered in gold, was treated as a wooden vessel regarding the laws of impurity. After rejecting the first two possibilities, they conclude that the status is derived from a verse in Yechezkel, which describes the structure as "wood." This establishes that despite the gold plating, the table's essence is wood. Relating to the debate in the Mishna of the length and width of the Shulchan in handbreadths, there is a tannaitic debate regarding the two types of cubit measurements used in the Temple: some measuring five handbreadths and others measuring six. Rabbi Meir and Rabbi Yehuda disagree over which items followed which measurement, though both derive their positions from the same verse in Yechezkel 43:13. The verse specifically identifies four items - the yesod (base), the sovev (ledge), the keren (horns), and the Golden Altar - as using the five-handbreadth measurement. The core of their debate is whether this smaller measurement was restricted to these items or extended to all other vessels, including the Shulchan. In analyzing how these measurements were applied to the yesod and sovev, the Gemara initially assumes the five-handbreadth cubit referred to their height. When this is rejected, the Sages suggest it referred to their width. However, this second suggestion is also dismissed as the math does not align with the traditional dimensions of the Altar. Ultimately, the Gemara concludes that a uniform rule cannot be applied across all four items. Instead, it determines that for certain components, the five-handbreadth measurement applied to the height, while for others, it applied to the width.

Diagram Unlike the showbread (lechem hapanim) and the two loaves (shtei halechem), for which there is a debate about when they are sanctified the minchat chavitin of the Kohen Gadol and regular meal offerings are sanctified the moment they are placed into a service vessel (kli sharet). From that point forward, they are considered holy and can be disqualified by factors such as being left overnight (linah) or leaving the Sanctuary. Rabbi Meir and Rabbi Yehuda disagree regarding the dimensions of the Table (Shulchan) and the measurements of the individual loaves that made up the showbread. The Mishna explains how the loaves were arranged on the Table according to these two opinions. Rabbi Yochanan calculated the maximum height at which the Table could sanctify the bread, based on the total height of the stacked loaves according to the respective views of Rabbi Yehuda and Rabbi Meir. The Gemara raised several difficulties with his statement but ultimately resolved them. Following this discussion, a dispute arose regarding the frame (misgeret) of the Table—whether it was fixed above the tabletop or beneath it. From there, Rabbi Yochanan linked these different opinions to a question regarding the ritual impurity of a "reversible table" (tavla hamit'pachet). What is clear from his words is that the Table was susceptible to ritual impurity. However, if it was a wooden vessel, a "wooden vessel made to rest in a fixed place" (kli etz ha'asui lenachat) should not be susceptible to impurity. The Gemara resolves this by Reish Lakish's explanation that the Table was moved and lifted to be shown to the festival pilgrims, thus categorizing it as a mobile vessel.

This week's portion is called Tazria - Metzora (She will conceive - Leper)TORAH PORTION: Leviticus 14:33–15:15GOSPEL PORTION: Luke 13:18–20What verse spoke to you most today and why?Did you learn something about God?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

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

Can I Take a Haircut?

Join us for this week's epsidoe as we examine the special Haftorah from the Book of Yeshaya for Shabbos that is Rosh Chodesh. In it, we gain a deeper understanding of the Jewish calendar, hear the prophet's message about worship, and connect more meaningfully with Rosh Chodesh. If you enjoy the Toras Chaim Podcast, please help us spread the word! You can share a link on social media, leave a review or rating on your favorite podcast platform, or best of all, discuss what you've learned at the shabbos table!We love to hear from our listeners. Be it comments, questions or critique. You can send an email to overtimecook@gmail.com or via instagram @OvertimeCook or @Elchonon.

Rosh Chodesh Iyar 5786

Hilchos Rosh Chodesh - Taking Haircuts and Women Working

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Today in History: The LORD gave Israel their first Torah commandment. It was to sanctify the new month, Rosh Chodesh, and to make Nisan the first month of the spiritual year (according to tradition, see Exodus 12:1–2)The Tabernacle was first set up in the wilderness today (see Exodus 40:2,17). King Hezekiah began rededicating the First Temple to the LORD (see 2 Chronicles29:17). The Prophet Ezekiel received a prophecy against Egypt. God gave him seven prophecies against Egypt and almost all ofthem mention the date (see Ezekiel 29:17–18). Today is the memorial of Major General Orde Wingate (of blessed memory). He was a Christian Zionist pioneer who died in 1944 CE (5704). Wingate was a British officer who helped train the first soldiers of Israel's Defence Forces (IDF). He became known as “The Father of the IDF.” After he died fighting in World War II, the Jews of Jerusalem prayed, “May the name of Orde Wingate be remembered in the book of redemption of the House of Israel for eternity.”This week's portion is called Vayikra (He Called)TORAH PORTION: Leviticus 4:1–26GOSPEL PORTION: Luke 6:37–49What verse spoke to you most today and why?Did you learn 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

Rosh Chodesh Nissan 5786

Rosh Chodesh

Shiur given by Rabbi Noam Peikes at Night Seder Thursday Night. Shiur recorded in Yeshivas Ohr Reuven, Monsey, NY.

Why were the women the most enthusiastic donors to the Mishkan? And why were they rewarded with the holiday of Rosh Chodesh?In this shiur, delivered in TVA, Rav Burh explores the deeper spiritual difference between the Golden Calf and the Mishkan, between despair that demands immediate certainty and faith that can live through hiddenness. Through the symbolism of mirrors, the moon, and the power of renewal, we uncover the unique strength of those who can believe in redemption even when the light has nearly disappeared.

More on aspects of Temple worship that are not essential to each other. Also, the treatment of the Temple offerings for Rosh Chodesh from the Book of Yehezkel (Ezekiel) - which is not the same thing as that which is commanded in the Torah. And once the Gemara is talking about a source from Ezekiel, it opens the discussion to other challenges -- including an important story of Rabbi Haninah ben Hizkiyah and how he explained all of the difficult passages of Ezekiel. Plus, a new mishnah! Bringing us back to the discussion of essentiality. With an atypical dispute in the mishnah itself - given the explanations for the respective opinions: Rabbi Akiva, Rabbi Shimon ben Nanas, and Rabbi Shimon.

This Wednesday's QA shiur is generously sponsored by Bernie Samet. In loving memory of his father, Yaakov ben Rachel, whose yahrzeit is on the 29th of Shevat; in memory of his mother, Chaya Sarah bas Gittel, whose yahrzeit is on the 26th of Shevat; in memory of his beloved wife, Baila bas Zlata, a"h; whose yahrzeit was on 13th of kislev and in memory of his sister's granddaughter, Rachael bas Rivka Tova, a"h, who was niftar on the 17th of Shevat. May the learning of this shiur serve as an aliyah for their neshamot.

Rosh Chodesh Adar Renewal in Purim by Rabbi Daniel Kalish

Link to Ptil Techelet website. The Gemara brings two different versions of the incident involving Mar bar Rav Ashi, whose tzitzit were torn on Shabbat while he was walking home. This raises the subject of "kevod haberiyot" (human dignity), which overrides a "lo ta'aseh" (negative commandment) in the Torah. Both versions bring the explanation of Rav bar Shaba, who explained that this law refers specifically to the negative commandment of "lo tasur" (do not stray from the words of the Sages), meaning that it only overrides Rabbinic prohibitions. For tzitzit, one must place two strings of techelet and two white strings. The Mishna rules, however, that this is not essential – one can have only white or only techelet. Also regarding the tefillin of the hand and the tefillin of the head - they are two independent mitzvot and do not hinder one another; someone who has only one of them puts it on and recites the blessing over it. The Gemara suggests that the Mishna does not follow the view of Rebbi, who holds that the techelet and the white do hinder one another. He learns this from the verse "And you shall see him" (u're-item oto), which teaches that both must be together, while the rabbis learn that it is possible to see each kind separately. However, two other suggestion were brought to explain the Mishna according to the view of Rebbi: Rav Yehuda in the name of Rav: The law in the Mishna (that they do not hinder) was stated regarding the order of precedence. It is a mitzva to first place the white (since the white is the color of the "corner" of the garment, which appears in the verse first), but if one placed techelet before white, one has fulfilled the obligation, though the mitzva has not been performed in the most ideal way. Rava: The Mishna is speaking about gerdumin (remnants) of one of the colors - strings that were torn after they were already placed in the garment - the tzitzit remains valid. His words rely on the words of the sons of Rabbi Chiya, who said that remnants of techelet are valid. The minimum measure that must remain in a string to maintain its validity is "enough to tie them" (kedei le'anvan), meaning a length sufficient to make a slipknot. From the statement of the sons of Rabbi Chiya, Rava concludes that one must tie a knot on each and every "chulya" (group of windings) in the tzitzit. The reason for this is that if one does not tie a knot at every chulya, if just a short strand is permitted, the moment the string is severed above the first knot, all the windings will unravel and disappear. The knots between the chulyot ensure that even if part of the string is cut off, the structure of the rest of the tzitzit will be preserved and it will remain valid under the law of gerdumin. However, Rava's assumption is rejected as the sons of Rabbi Chiya may only permit gardumim when there are knots at every chulya.  

Today in History: The ninth plague (darkness) struck Egypt on this day (according to tradition, see Exodus (10:21-23). The Prophet Ezekiel received a prophecy against the kingdom of Egypt. God gave him seven prophecies against Egypt and almost all of them mention the date (see Ezekiel 32:1–2).This week's portion is called Trumah (Contribution)TORAH PORTION: Exodus 26:15–30GOSPEL PORTION: Mark 14:43–50What verse spoke to you most today and why?Did you learn something about God?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

Rosh Chodesh Adar 5786

This week's portion is called Trumah (Contribution)TORAH PORTION: Exodus 25:31–26:14GOSPEL PORTION: Mark 14:32–42What verse spoke to you most today and why?Did you learn 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

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