Podcasts about Shulchan Aruch

32 [11.16] Kitzur Shulchan Aruch Yomi 18:3-9 [Intent While Davening. Translation. How To Stand. Siddur Child Falls]

33 [11.17] Kitzur Shulchan Aruch Yomi 18:10-14 [3 Steps Shemonah Esrai How To Bow No Interruptions]

31 [11.15] Kitzur Shulchan Aruch Yomi 17:8-18:2 [Shemonah Esrai Intent Timing Interuptions Minyan]

Rabbi Shalom Rosner delivers a shiur on electricity on Shabbat from Volume 22 of the Tzurba M'Rabanan series. Get all Tzurba volumes free when you join our email list and begin your own path of serious Torah learning.

Rabbi Shalom Rosner delivers part 2 of a shiur on electricity on Shabbat from Volume 22 of the Tzurba M'Rabanan series. Get all Tzurba volumes free when you join our email list and begin your own path of serious Torah learning.

Rabbi Shalom Rosner delivers part one of a shiur on Amira L'Akum on Shabbat from Volume 22 of the Tzurba M'Rabanan series. Get all Tzurba volumes free when you join our email list and begin your own path of serious Torah learning.

Rabbi Shalom Rosner delivers part 2 of a shiur on Amira L'Akum on Shabbat from Volume 22 of the Tzurba M'Rabanan series. Get all Tzurba volumes free when you join our email list and begin your own path of serious Torah learning.

Rabbi Shalom Rosner delivers part one of a shiur on Maaseh Shabbat from Volume 22 of the Tzurba M'Rabanan series. Get all Tzurba volumes free when you join our email list and begin your own path of serious Torah learning.

The Rebbe explains that pikuach nefesh refers solely to preserving life, not to suffering, as shown in Yoma 85a. He clarifies his note on Rambam, that “ways of Hashem” means maintaining health to serve Hashem, not imitating His attributes, and corrects a textual point in Shulchan Aruch. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/002/5839

28 [11.13] Kitzur Shulchan Aruch Yomi 16:1-end [Interruptions in Middle Birchas Krias Shema and Shema]

The Tzaddikim & Hashem Come to Hear Our Voice @ the Midnight Avodah awakens the Good Points & Yearning of the Schienah Kedosha - Even in the darkest place, time and matzav of Exile, we awaken the individual and community Redemption - in the merit of learning Likutei Halachos 15/1 our 15th Session @ Shirat David, Efrat, may we awaken the Nekudah Tovah to bring Geulah in our home, hearts and all our sphere of influence. Going live Efrat weekly @EliUnityGoldsmith @shiratdavid 1. - We summarize the past 10 sessions - Thanking Hashem for our soul and soul mate. 2. Strengthening the good points in our self and partner & home with community.3. For this session we discussed the Shulchan Aruch with insight from Likutei Halachos how The #Tzaddick x Mercy from Hashem based on The Beit Yosef's path to Misgaber awake with strength from sleep or the more realistic path of Rachamei Hashem aspect of Moshe Rabbeinu kneged the Rama bringing a Shefa of Mercy to awaken our soul from sleep aka exile and keep us married & loyal etc…4. Today we focus so much on the #Nekudah #Tovah that the Black becomes our Beauty. The Good points is connected to the mitzvah of Shema Yisrael and bringing more oneness Yichud of Hashem Echad = Esmach Oid - Nekudah Tovot boosts our Relationship Flow in the deepest most impactful way!5. Remember ourselves for the good in all ways… also on this method learning only the positive paths.6. Gathering all the good spices for a pleasing aroma, i.e. all the good souls no matter what level to build the place for Hashem in the world. 7. Choose life this #RoshHashana & always, 8. Hashem is in Front of us Always, Good Points too even our soulmates lol

27 [11.12] Kitzur Shulchan Aruch Yomi 15:7-end [Minyan Disappears, Say Kaddish? How Many For Chazaras HaShatz]

26 [11.11] Kitzur Shulchan Aruch Yomi 15:1-6 [Kaddish after Yishtabeich. Dif. Rooms Creating a Minyan. Amein]

25 [11.10] Kitzur Shulchan Aruch Yomi 14:4-end [Late: What To Skip? Shabbos, Nishmas Remember After Davening]

24 [11.9] Kitzur Shulchan Aruch Yomi [13:2-14:3 [Eating, drinking, relaxing in shul. Pesukei dzimra. Interuptions]

22 [11.7] Kitzur Shulchan Aruch Yomi 12:5-10 [Washing Hands for Tefillah. Minyan Requirements. Daven in Shul Always]

21 [11.5] Kitzur Shulchan Aruch Yomi 11:12-20 [Mezuzah If No Door. Storefronts. Bathhouse, Mikvah. Children]

19 [11.3] Kitzur Shulchan Aruch Yomi 10:20-end [Tefilin Clean Body. No Tefilin: How To Daven. Do You Need To Check Tefilin? Travel Tefilin]

We discussed ahead in Likutei Halachos 1 13 the important of strengthening ourselves like Dovid HaMelech in the Avodah of Chatzot aka waking up Midnight hours to the Service of Hashem. The key is the hidden point of goodness gives us that ability like the holy songs that plays with our good notes

Repost for YouTube and other platforms. We discussed ahead in Likutei Halachos 1 13 the important of strengthening ourselves like Dovid HaMelech in the Avodah of Chatzot aka waking up Midnight hours to the Service of Hashem. The key is the hidden point of goodness gives us that ability like the holy songs that plays with our good notes

התוכן ארץ ישראל צריכה גשמים מיד אחר חג הסוכות, ומ"מ מתחילים לשאול גשמים שם רק מז' מרחשון, ט"ו יום אחר החג, "כדי שיגיע האחרון שבישראל שעלה לרגל, לביתו לנהר פרת, שהוא מקום ישוב היותר רחוק מירושלים, ולא יעצרנו הגשם" [אדה"ז בשו"ע]. ובזה מודגשת הענין דאחדות ישראל: שאלת גשמים מיד אחרי החג היא צורך חיוני ביותר לקיומו של האדם, ולאידך, טובתו של "אחרון שבישראל" שלא ירדו גשמים עד שיגיע לביתו "שלא יעצרנו הגשם" אינו אלא ענין של נוחיות בלבד, ואעפ"כ מתאחדים כל בנ"י בא"י ומאחרים את שאלת הגשמים ט"ו יום כדי שה"אחרון שבישראל" יוכל להגיע לביתו בנוחיות! אע"פ שמצות עשה מן התורה לבקש צרכיו מה', וכמו"כ "אין לאדם רשות על גופו כלל . . לצערו בשום צער", כי "אין נפשו של אדם קנינו אלא קנין הקב"ה"! [המשך יבוא]ב' חלקים משיחת אור ליום ג' פ' לך לך, ז' מרחשון ה'תשמ"ו ל"הנחה פרטית" או התרגום ללה"ק של השיחה: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=28-10-2025 Synopsis Although Eretz Yisroel needs rain immediately after Sukkos, the inhabitants of the land do not begin asking for rain until 7 Marcheshvan – fifteen days after Sukkos ends, “so that the last of the Jews who made their way up [to Yerushalayim] for the pilgrimage could return to their homes on the Euphrates River – the most distant settlement from Yerushalayim – without being impeded by rain” (Alter Rebbe's Shulchan Aruch). This emphasizes Jewish unity, because although asking rain is a vital necessity, whereas the concern of “the last of the Jews” being impeded by rain is merely a matter of convenience, nevertheless, all the Jews in Eretz Yisroel unite in delaying their request for rain by fifteen days, so that the last of the Jews could reach his home with ease. And this is despite the fact that it is a positive mitzvah of the Torah to request one's needs from Hashem, and moreover, “A person has no authority over his body at all…to cause it any pain,” because “a person's soul is not his own possession but the possession of the Holy One, blessed be He.” (To be continued.)2 excerpts from sichah of Monday night, parashas Lech Lecha, 7 Marcheshvan 5746 For a transcript in English of the Sicha: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=28-10-2025 לזכות ר' לוי הלוי בן לאה שי' לרפואה שלימהנדבת משפחתו שי'

The 13th Session at Shirat David Efrat with Rsv Shlomo Katz's blessing we focus on the PHD Success - we discuss based on Rebbe Nachman's Student Rebbe Natan's Likutei Halachos Torah 1 12a/b in the “Waking up Early” section of Shulchan Aruch the importance of Shinning like the stars

8 Kituzr Shulchan Aruch Yomi [10.23] 5:17, 6:1-3

התוכן בנקודה העיקרית של חיוב לימוד התורה משתווים כל ישראל משא"כ באופן קיום המצוות (אין חילוק בין לימוד הדין ד"שויתי ה' לנגדי תמיד" שבתחלת שו"ע ודיני נזקי הגוף שבסוף שו"ע – ה"ז באותו כח השכל וכח הדיבור, משא"כ בקיום מצוות אלו יש חילוק מן הקצה אל הקצה). ולכן הענין דאחדות ישראל נפעל ע"י התורה. ולכן גם המעבר בין העבודה דחודש תשרי ל"ויעקב הלך לדרכו" הוא ע"י הממוצע וההכנה של שמחת תורה דוקא (ולא שמחה של מצוה שבחגה"ס), שזה פועל הענין דאחדות ישראל גם במצב של "פרידתכם". וזהו מה שעוררו ע"ד ההוספה בקביעות עתים לתורה – ללמוד ע"מ לקבל סמיכה לרבנות, "יורה יורה" ו/או "ידין ידין". ושהנהלות הישיבות והכוללים יקבעו זה כחלק מסדרי הלימוד. וגם יו"ל קובצי חידושי תורה פעמיים השנה – לקראת חה"פ ור"ה. וגם בעלי עסק יוסיפו בקביעות עתים לתורה, גם בלימוד שו"ע, ובקיום המצוות. משיחת יום א' פ' נח, אדר"ח מרחשון ה'תשל"ו ל"הנחה פרטית" או התרגום ללה"ק של השיחה: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=22-10-2025 Synopsis Unlike with mitzvos, all Jews are equal in the core obligation to study Torah. (Whether one learns the law, “I have placed Hashem before me always” at the beginning of Shulchan Aruch or the laws of bodily damages at the end of Shulchan Aruch, he uses the same faculty of intellect and the same faculty of speech. But when it comes to keeping these mitzvos, they are extremely different). Thus, Torah expresses Jewish unity, and this is why the link and preparation between the month of Tishrei and the month when “Yaakov goes on his way” is (not the “joy of a mitzvah” of Sukkos, but ) Simchas Torah – because Torah causes the people to be united even in their “parting.” This is why there was a call to increase in fixed times for Torah study, with the goal of receiving semicha, and a call for the administrations of the yeshivos and kollelim to make this part of the study curriculum. They should also publish collections of novel Torah insights twice a year, before Pesach and before Rosh Hashanah. Businesspeople, too, should increase in their fixed times for Torah study, including study of Shulchan Aruch, as well as in their mitzvah observance.Excerpt from sichah of Sunday, parashas Noach, 1st day of Rosh Chodesh MarCheshvan 5736 For a transcript in English of the Sicha: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=22-10-2025 לזכות יהושע אברהם בן בתשבע שי' ליום ההולדת שלו ל' תשרי - לשנת ברכה והצלחה, ואריכות ימים ושנים טובות

5 [10.20] Kitzur Shulchan Aruch Yomi 4:1-5:1 [ Bathroom Ettiquite, How To Wipe, Asher Yatzar]

1 Kitzur Shulchan Aruch Yomi 1:1-1:4 [Wake Up Like A Jew! G-d Believes In You! Modeh Ani Correctly]#Gd Gave Your Life!#Modeh Ani

Gefet- Gemara, Perushim, and Tosafot, an in-depth Iyun gemara shiurCan women schecht sacred animals? Can they even be a schochet? Join us in a fascinating and ancient controversy that continues from the Shulchan Aruch to the Rema until today.Gefet Ep 195Zevachim 32Gefet with Rabbanit Yael Shimoni and Shalhevet Schwartz is in collaboration with Yeshivat Drisha. Learn more on ⁠⁠hadran.org.il

Learning ahead in Likutei Halachos the Shulchan Aruch Alef gives us the right advice to awake with a focus on the good spirit, the good notes in song, the good of the fallen souls. Waking up right and Tefilah with good points is most signified by the Ketorus aka the Incense offering. 10 spices with the smelly Chelbanah = the clarification the 10 types of song aka Tikkun Klali (10 psalms…)Going live Efrat weekly  @EliUnityGoldsmith   @shiratdavid  1. - We summarize the past 10 sessions - Thanking Hashem for our soul and soul mate. 2. Strengthening the good points in our self and partner & home with community.3. For this session we discussed the Shulchan Aruch with insight from Likutei Halachos how The #Tzaddick x Mercy from Hashem based on The Beit Yosef's path to Misgaber awake with strength from sleep or the more realistic path of Rachamei Hashem aspect of Moshe Rabbeinu kneged the Rama bringing a Shefa of Mercy to awaken our soul from sleep aka exile and keep us married & loyal etc…4. Today we focus so much on the #Nekudah #Tovah that the Black becomes our Beauty. The Good points is connected to the mitzvah of Shema Yisrael and bringing more oneness Yichud of Hashem Echad = Esmach Oid - Nekudah Tovot boosts our Relationship Flow in the deepest most impactful way!5. Remember ourselves for the good in all ways… also on this method learning only the positive paths.6. Gathering all the good spices for a pleasing aroma, i.e. all the good souls no matter what level to build the place for Hashem in the world. 7. Choose life this #RoshHashana & always, 8. Hashem is in Front of us Always, Good Points too even our soulmates lol

Learning ahead in Likutei Halachos the beginning of Shulchan Aruch gives us Chizzuk to focus on the kind judgement of ourselves and then others… Begin the day Avraham Avinu Style with kindness and good points… see below summary of the Relationship Flow 10 sessions so far.Cover photo Lchaim in Yerushalyim with my soul mate building each other in our special date time etc…Unity Inspires Projects - United Souls 58 - Keep Strong with the Good Points - Charlie Kirk Killed and Legacy is Living On in us All! https://eligoldsmith.substack.com/p/unity-inspires-projects-united-souls-13a?r=oyu71&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&triedRedirect=true #keepstrong #goodpoints #charliekirk #legacy #livingon #unitedsouls #shareonGoing live Efrat twice weekly  @EliUnityGoldsmith   @shiratdavid5692  1. ​- We summarize the past 7 sessions - Thanking Hashem for our soul and soul mate. 2. ​Strengthening the good points in our self and partner & home with community.3. ​For this session we discussed the Shulchan Aruch with insight from Likutei Halachos how The #Tzaddick x Mercy from Hashem based on The Beit Yosef's path to Misgaber awake with strength from sleep or the more realistic path of Rachamei Hashem aspect of Moshe Rabbeinu kneged the Rama bringing a Shefa of Mercy to awaken our soul from sleep aka exile and keep us married & loyal etc…4. Today we focus so much on the #Nekudah #Tovah that the Black becomes our Beauty. The Good points is connected to the mitzvah of Shema Yisrael and bringing more oneness Yichud of Hashem Echad = Esmach Oid - Nekudah Tovot boosts our Relationship Flow in the deepest most impactful way!5. Remember ourselves for the good in all ways… also on this method learning only the positive paths.6. Gathering all the good spices for a pleasing aroma, i.e. all the good souls no matter what level to build the place for Hashem in the world.7. Choose life this #RoshHashana & always,8. Hashem is in Front of us Always, Good Points too even our soulmates lol

The Good Heart & Safe Place for our Generations Survivors by understanding the importance of the Avodah of the Heart - Likutei Halachos through the revelation of Hashem through all levels of Torah including Chassidus from Kedem focused on 13 Midat Harachamim Lkovod Yom Kippur @ Shirat David… Going live  @shiratdavid  Efrat twice weekly -  @EliUnityGoldsmith  1. ​- We summarize the past 7 sessions - Thanking Hashem for our soul and soul mate. 2. ​Strengthening the good points in our self and partner & home with community.3. ​For this session we discussed the Shulchan Aruch with insight from Likutei Halachos how The #Tzaddick x Mercy from Hashem based on The Beit Yosef's path to Misgaber awake with strength from sleep or the more realistic path of Rachamei Hashem aspect of Moshe Rabbeinu kneged the Rama bringing a Shefa of Mercy to awaken our soul from sleep aka exile and keep us married & loyal etc…4. Today we focus so much on the #Nekudah #Tovah that the Black becomes our Beauty. The Good points is connected to the mitzvah of Shema Yisrael and bringing more oneness Yichud of Hashem Echad = Esmach Oid - Nekudah Tovot boosts our Relationship Flow in the deepest most impactful way!5. Remember ourselves for the good in all ways… also on this method learning only the positive paths.6. Gathering all the good spices for a pleasing aroma, i.e. all the good souls no matter what level to build the place for Hashem in the world.7. Choose life this #RoshHashana & always...8. Hashem is in Front of us Always, Good Points too even our soulmates lol

Going live @ Shirat David Efrat twice weekly - ​- We summarize the past 7 sessions - Thanking Hashem for our soul and soul mate. ​Strengthening the good points in our self and partner & home with community.​For this session we discussed the Shulchan Aruch with insight from Likutei Halachos how The Tzaddick x Mercy from Hashem based on The Beit Yosef's path to Misgaber awake with strength from sleep or the more realistic path of Rachamei Hashem aspect of Moshe Rabbeinu kneged the Rama bringing a Shefa of Mercy to awaken our soul from sleep aka exile and keep us married & loyal etc…4. Today we focus so much on the Nekudah Tovah that the Black becomes our Beauty. The Good points is connected to the mitzvah of Shema Yisrael and bringing more oneness Yichud of Hashem Echad = Esmach Oid - Nekudah Tovot boosts our Relationship Flow in the deepest most impactful way!5. Remember ourselves for the good in all ways… also on this method learning only the positive paths.6. Gathering all the good spices for a pleasing aroma, i.e. all the good souls no matter what level to build the place for Hashem in the world.7. Choose life this Rosh Hashana & always,8. Hashem is in Front of us Always, Good Points too even our soulmates lol

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Have you ever considered that while Hashem makes Himself extraordinarily accessible during Elul, we still need to make the effort to meet Him? This profound question sits at the heart of our exploration of the Alter Rebbe's famous "King is in the Field" teaching.The concept, originated by Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi (founder of Chabad Hasidism), presents a beautiful metaphor for understanding divine accessibility during the month of Elul. Just as a king might leave his palace and venture into the fields where his subjects can approach him directly without formal protocols, Hashem becomes more approachable during this special time. But the challenging question remains: if the King is in the field, are you?We delve into where exactly this "field" might be found, drawing on the Talmudic teaching that Hashem is found within the "four cubits of halacha" – approximately 80 inches according to Rav Moshe Feinstein's calculation. This suggests that our meeting place with Hashem exists within the framework of Torah study, prayer, and Jewish practice. The quiet moments of nighttime learning create particularly fertile ground for authentic spiritual connection.The Alter Rebbe, a Torah genius who authored a Shulchan Aruch before turning 25, understood how to make profound spiritual concepts accessible. His teaching challenges us to wake from spiritual slumber this Elul through honest Torah study that illuminates our hearts and reconnects us to our divine source. Will you accept the challenge to step into the field where the King awaits?Support the showJoin The Motivation Congregation WhatsApp community for daily motivational Torah content!---------------- 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

In this episode, we continue our series on the halachos of Shabbos and medical emergencies, focusing on pikuach nefesh (life-threatening danger). We explore:When it is obligatory to desecrate Shabbos to save or treat a sick person.The difference between internal wounds, external injuries, and fevers, and how halacha views each.Cases of doubt—why even uncertain danger requires immediate action.The role of a doctor's judgment, the patient's own assessment, and when a non-Jew should be asked to perform melacha.The fundamental debate: is Shabbos completely set aside (hutra) in danger to life, or only temporarily suspended (dechuya)?Drawing on the Shulchan Aruch, Mishnah Berurah, and later authorities, we clarify how to act responsibly and decisively in urgent medical situations on Shabbos.If you haven't already, please subscribe so you won't miss the next shiur in this series.

This episode explores the halachic principles surrounding medical treatment on Shabbos, with a focus on internal wounds and toothaches. We examine when pain and illness justify Shabbos desecration, how conditions once deemed life-threatening are approached in light of modern medicine, and whether tooth extractions can be permitted today. Sources from the Shulchan Aruch, Rema, Mishnah Berurah, and later authorities are discussed, highlighting distinctions between minor discomfort, severe pain, and potentially dangerous conditions. Practical guidance emphasizes consulting rabbinic authority for individual cases.

התוכן 1) התורה אומרת על "הירא ורך הלבב" ש"ילך וישוב לביתו"! (כי עד שישפיעו עליו שלא יהא "ירא ורך הלבב" הוא עלול להזיק...). נניח שכוונתו רצוי', אבל הרי יש פס"ד בשו"ע [סי' שכט], וכבר ראו בפועל הצרות כתוצאה מ"נסיגות" השונות, ועפ"י טבע אין דרך אחרת לבטל הלחץ מצד הגויים כ"א ע"י שיראו שהלחץ לא עוזר ומיישבים את כל השטחים! 2) בהתוועדות דפורים, כשדובר בנוגע ל"איש הירא ורך הלבב", הוזכר מ"ש "ילך וישוב לביתו ואל ירך את לבב אחיו כלבבו". ו"טענו" הרי לשון הפסוק הוא "ולא ימס"? הנה זה הי' בדוקא: 1) כדי לא להכנס לשקו"ט האם יש בזה משום "דברים שבכתב אי אתה רשאי לאומרם בע"פ". 2) משום "אל תפתח פה וכו'", כי "ימס" הוא חמור יותר מ"ירך". 3) הפסוק מדבר על מי שנמצא "בקשרי המלחמה" עצמו, שאז שייך הענין ד"ימס", משא"כ לפני שיוצאים למלחמה ועד"ז בנדו"ד שייך רק הענין ד"ירך". ועל הטענה על מ"ש אז שאלו ש"מרעישים" שיש להחזיר שטחים וכו' ה"ז מפני שלא רוצים לעזוב את ה"כסא" [בממשלה] – לא אמרתי שזה אצל כולם. אצל חלק חשוב מהם ה"ז מפני שהם "הירא ורך הלבב". בכל אופן יש לפעול עליהם להפסיק להרעיש... ולעמוד בתוקף וליישב בפועל את כל השטחים שעל הגבול, וכפס"ד בשו"ע.1) משיחת פורים ה'תשל"ח 2) משיחת מוצאי ש"פ צו ה'תשל"ח ל"הנחה פרטית" או התרגום ללה"ק של השיחה: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=29-08-2025 Synopsis (1) The Torah says that “anyone who is fearful and fainthearted” “must go and return to his house” (because even if it's possible to work with him so that he ceases to be fearful and fainthearted, by the time that happens he is liable to cause harm). Even assuming that the people urging to return land have good intentions, nevertheless there is a clear ruling in Shulchan Aruch (Siman 329), and we have already seen in practice the great troubles that have resulted from the various withdrawals. According to nature, there is no other way to eliminate the pressure from the nations except by showing that the pressure doesn't help – by settling all the territories. (2) Some people complained that during the Purim farbrengen, when discussing those who are “fearful and fainthearted,” I used the expression, “so as not to cause the heart of his brothers to become faint,” whereas the verse's wording is, “so as not to cause the heart of his brothers to melt like his heart.” My wording was deliberate, for several reasons: (i) To avoid the issue of, “Matters that were written, you may not say them by heart”; (ii) because of the concept of “not opening one's mouth [to the Satan],” being that “melting” is more severe than becoming “faint”; (iii) the verse is talking about someone who is already in actual combat, in which case the concern is that his heart will “melt,” whereas before going to war – and similarly in this case – the concern is only that his heart will become “faint.” And in response to those who complained about my statement that those who are clamoring for the return of the territories etc. are doing so because they don't want to give up their seat in the government – I didn't say that this applies to all of them; many of them are doing so because they are “fearful and fainthearted.” In any case, it is necessary to get them to stop clamoring for it…and to stand firmly and actually settle all the territories in the border areas, in accordance with the ruling of the Shulchan Aruch.(1) Excerpt from sichah of Purim 5738; (2) excerpt from sichah of Motzaei Shabbos parashas Tzav 5738 For a transcript in English of the Sicha: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=29-08-2025 לזכות מרת שיינא בת חנה שתחי' ליום ההולדת שלה ה' אלוללשנת ברכה והצלחה, ואריכות ימים ושנים טובות

The Rebbe expresses joy about the group's daily public study of the Alter Rebbe's Shulchan Aruch and assumes they also learn Chassidus daily, not only on Shabbos. He sends regards to the group, encloses a section from a farbrengen talk of Elul, and asks what has been done with the records of recollections from the 1920s onward. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/elul/1158

The sacred window of Elul has arrived, opening forty transformative days unlike any others in our calendar. This moment marks when Moses began his ascent up Mount Sinai to receive the second tablets—a profound historical pattern of forgiveness that we now have the opportunity to experience personally.What makes these days so powerful? Our sages teach that Elul represents "yimei haratzot"—exceptionally potent days of divine mercy when spiritual return is most accessible. The Shulchan Aruch describes them as "muvcharim yoser u'mezumanim lechuvah"—days specifically chosen and designated for teshuvah. This isn't merely tradition; it's a spiritual reality that creates an unparalleled opportunity for genuine transformation.Yet there's a crucial distinction between authentic teshuvah and the distractions that often derail us. Many well-intentioned people burden themselves with additional rituals during Elul—extra fasting, stringencies, complex commitments—without connecting these practices to what truly matters. Real teshuvah means "return"—reconnecting with God through honest introspection and meaningful change. Rather than adopting random practices, focus on what genuinely brings you closer to the divine: perhaps a consistent prayer schedule, character development, or simple yet profound commitments like arriving on time for morning prayers.Elul demands "a profound change of mindset, attitudes, and actions." These days of divine favor, joy, and mercy invite us to ascend our own spiritual mountains and return to a deeper relationship with Hashem. How will you use this sacred time? Begin your journey now—the mountain awaits your climb.Support the showJoin The Motivation Congregation WhatsApp community for daily motivational Torah content!---------------- 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

התוכן מנהג ישראל שכאשר רוצים לברך יהודי, מקשרים זאת עם נתינת צדקה ולימוד התורה לזכותו (כמ"ש בשו"ע שלפני הלימוד מותר להתנות שלאחר יהי' חלק בתורה שלומד). ולכן, ה"ז דבר טוב ונכון וכו' לתקן שמכאן ולהבא, כאשר מתאספים לאחל ולתת מתנות לבן/בת מצוה, לחתן-כלה וכיו"ב – שיקשרו זאת עם נתינת הצדקה ולימוד התורה לזכותם. ומצוה לפרסם. וכ"ז שייך גם לנשים: בנוגע לצדקה – הרי אדרבה, בזמננו הבעלים אכן מכניסים את הכסף אבל הכסף מונח אצל הנשים והן אחריות על ההוצאות... (הן נותנות לבעל מהכסף עבור הוצאותיו וכו'...). בנוגע ללימוד התורה: כמ"ש בשו"ע ב' הטעמים שהן מברכות ברכות התורה – 1) יש להן חלק בלימוד התורה של הבעל והילדים. 2) הן עצמן חייבות בלימוד כל ההלכות הצריכות להן. ונוסף לזה ה"ה מחוייבות בלימוד החסידות בכל פרטי', שזהו ה"דרך ארוכה וקצרה" ל"כי קרוב אליך הדבר מאוד וכו'", ועי"ז באים לאהבת ויראת ה' וכו', שגם הן מחוייבות בזה.ב' חלקים משיחת י"ט כסלו ה'תשכ"ט ל"הנחה פרטית" או התרגום ללה"ק של השיחה: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=20-08-2025 Synopsis It is a Jewish custom, when blessing another Jew, to tie it to tzedakah and Torah study on their behalf (as it says in the Shulchan Aruch: before studying Torah, it is permitted to stipulate that the study will be in someone else's merit). Therefore, it is a good and proper practice to establish that from now on, when Jews gather to offer blessings and give gifts to a Bar or Bas Mitzvah, a Chosson and Kallah etc. – it should be tied to giving tzedakah and studying Torah in their merit. It is a mitzvah to publicize this. And this applies to women too: Regarding tzedakah, we find that these days, while the husbands may be the ones who bring in the money, the spending is in the hands of the wives (in fact, their husbands come to them for money for their personal expenses etc.). Regarding Torah study: The Shulchan Aruch states two reasons why women recite the blessings over Torah study: (1) They have a share in the Torah study of their husbands and children, and (2) they themselves are obligated to learn all the halachos pertaining to the mitzvos that apply to them. In addition, women are also fully obligated in the study of Chassidus, which is the path to love and fear of Hashem etc., obligations that apply to women just as they apply to men.2 excerpts from sichah of 19 Kislev 5729 For a transcript in English of the Sicha: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=20-08-2025

This episode continues our in-depth exploration of the melacha of cooking on Shabbos, focusing on the core halachic principles that define when cooking occurs and whether further cooking is possible after a food is already cooked. We examine distinctions between dry and moist foods, the significance of yad soledes bo (the heat at which one's hand recoils), and the minimum cooking threshold known as Ma'achal Ben Derusai. The discussion compares the rulings of the Shulchan Aruch and the Rema, exploring scenarios involving primary and secondary vessels, reheating cooled foods, and whether further heat improves or harms the food. Practical applications include placing food near a heat source, immersing in hot water, and the different rules for previously cooked foods.

When and how does an animal that was worshipped become prohibited? • Surprisingly, the Shulchan Aruch rules in accordance with the Tur against the Rambam and Ran (the Rif and Rosh are mysteriously silent about Chalipei Chalipin)

In this episode, we explore the halachic principles behind tying and untying knots on Shabbat, focusing on the two key conditions discussed in classical sources: permanence and professional craftsmanship. We compare opinions from the Shulchan Aruch, Rambam, Rashi, and the Mishnah Berurah, and address when a knot may be permitted for mitzvah purposes or in cases of discomfort. Clear guidelines and practical examples—like tying a bucket rope or measuring a mikvah—help clarify when a knot constitutes a biblical or rabbinic concern.

This episode explores the halachic permissibility of killing or trapping animals on Shabbat, especially when they pose a danger. We focus on distinctions between life-threatening and non-lethal threats, and how intention affects the rulings. The discussion includes sources from the Shulchan Aruch, Mishnah Berurah, and views of the Rambam and other Rishonim. We also touch on related topics like treading on insects and handling spit on the ground during Shabbat.

How do we distinguish between immutable Torah truths and areas open to interpretation? In this episode, I sit down with Rabbi Pill, a Torah scholar and constitutional law professor, to explore the sacred yet complex process of halachic decision-making. We examine whether halacha is a divine system with fixed answers or a human endeavor grounded in humility, judgment, and tradition. From the Talmud to the Shulchan Aruch, we trace how halachic authority is defined and how differing practices are understood. Rabbi Pill brings clarity and reverence to this deep conversation, helping us better understand how halacha is built, sustained, and lived and where we draw the line between the immutable and the debatable.  Join the Conversation! Be part of our growing community—join the Shema Podcast for the Perplexed WhatsApp group to share feedback, discuss episodes, and suggest future topics. Click here to sign up.Explore The Art of Prayer – a collection of beautifully designed blessings (brachos) including Modeh Ani, Asher Yatzar, Netilas Yadayim and more.  Free to download and perfect for your home or classroom by clicking here.

In this episode, we explore the halachic principles surrounding temporary structures on Shabbat—specifically tents, curtains, and bed canopies. The discussion focuses on when it is permitted to erect or dismantle these structures, how elements like cords and a handbreadth-sized "roof" factor into permissibility, and whether everyday items like blankets can pose a halachic issue. Clear guidance is drawn from the Mishna Berura, Shulchan Aruch, and other key sources, offering practical insight into common Shabbat questions.

We have explained in a previous daily Halacha (see the Halacha entitled "Lag BaOmer- Cutting Hair, Weddings, Music, and More"), that Sephardim do not take hair cuts until the 34th day of the Omer. This is unlike the Ashkenazim who take hair cuts from the 33rd day of the Omer. So the question was asked about a case that is occurring this year 5765 (2005). Would it be permissible for a Sephardi to take a hair cut on the 33rd day of the Omer if the 34th day of the Omer falls out on Shabbat? Maran writes clearly in Shulchan Aruch that yes in deed, it is permissible for Sephardim to take a hair cut on the 33rd day of the Omer when the 34th day of the Omer falls out on Shabbat. One would not have to wait until Sunday. For that matter, Chacham Ovadia Yoseph writes in Yichaave Da'at in Helek 4, siman 32 that it is permissible to get a hair cut on Friday at any time. One does not have to wait until the afternoon. One can get a hair cut in the morning if he wants. As a mater of fact, Chacham Ovadia Yoseph says a person can even get a hair cut the night before (33rd of the Omer at night) if there is sufficient cause. For example, one can take a hair cut the night before if he has a business appointment the next morning, or if he can not get a hair cut appointment during the day, or if he needs to attend a Simcha. The question was asked about children and ladies and whether or not they may take hair cuts during the Omer. Well, we discussed this before in Daily Halacha (see the Halacha entitled "Lag BaOmer- Cutting Hair, Weddings, Music, and More"), but let's just repeat them again today for the purposes of review. Ladies are allowed to take hair cuts at any time during the Omer. As for children, they too may take hair cuts at any time during the Omer. Only once the boy becomes Bar Mitzvah he may not take hair cuts until the 34th (for Sephardim). But girls and ladies of all ages are not bound by this rule, and they may take a hair cut at any time during this period. The question was also asked about beards. Is it permissible to shave a beard on the 34th day of the Omer? More specifically, would it be permissible to allow Sephardim this year to shave on the 33rd? Chacham Ben Tzion Aba Shaul in his recently published book 'Or L'Tzion 3' discussed the Minhag of the Kabalists who do not take hair cuts for the 49 days of the Omer. The Arizal (Rabbi Yitzchak Luria, otherwise known as The Ari) also says this, however Chacham Ben Tzion holds that this restriction only applies to hair and not to beards. Therefore, even if someone wants to follow the Arizal and the Kabalists and refrain from taking a hair cut throughout all 49 days, he may however shave on the 34th day (the 33rd this year).

Is it proper to keep the Tzitzit of one's Tallit Katan inside his clothing, or should he expose them? Twice in his presentation of the laws of Tzitzit (8:11, 24:1), the Shulchan Aruch writes that the Tallit Katan should be worn over one's clothing, so that he sees the Tzitzit at all times and thereby be reminded of the Mitzvot. According to the Shulchan Aruch, the entire garment of the Tallit Katan should be worn over one's outermost garments (like many Chasidim do today). The Mishna Berura (8:26; commentary to the Shulchan Aruch by Rabbi Yisrael Meir Kagan, the "Chafetz Chayim," Lithuania, 1835-1933) strongly condemns the practice of those who tuck the Tzitzit inside their pants, rather than leave them exposed (listen to audio for precise citation). He writes that doing so not only undermines the purpose of Tzitzit – "you shall see them and remember all the commandments of God" (Bamidbar 15:39) – but also denigrates the Mitzva. The Mishna Berura adds that a person who received a garment as a gift from a king would proudly expose it for all to see; all the more so, then, should one make a point of exposing the Tzitzit. Those who conceal them, the Mishna Berura writes, will one day make an accounting for this shameful practice. However, the view of the Arizal (famed Kabbalist, Israel, 1534-1572), as recorded and understood by his student, Rabbi Chayim Vital (Israel-Syria, 1542-1620), and by the Chid"a (Rabbi Chayim Yosef David Azulai, Israel, 1724-1806), was that the Tallit Katan – both the garment and the Tzitzit strings – should not be exposed. Chacham Ovadia Hadaya (Israel, 1890-1969), in his work Yaskil Avdi, cites other Kabbalists who followed this view, as well. Therefore, Sepharadim, who generally follow the laws and customs of the Kabbalists, should keep their Tzitzit tucked into their garments. Chacham Bentzion Abba Shaul Z"L (Jerusalem, 1924-1998) cited his mentor, Chacham Ezra Attia Z"L (head of the renowned Yeshivat Porat Yosef in Jerusalem), as remarking that any Sepharadi that exposes his Tzitzit denigrates and casts aspersions on the previous generations of Sepharadim, who followed the practice of keeping the Tzitzit concealed. Rabbi Yehuda Tzadka Z"L (who served as Rosh Yeshiva along with Chacham Ezra Attia Z"L) testified that the esteemed Rabbi Yaakov Chaim Sofer (1870-1939), author of Kaf Ha'chayim Sofer, likewise kept his Tzitzit inside his clothing. The same is said about the prominent Kabbalist Rabbi Efrayim Cohen Z"L, and this is the ruling of Chacham Ovadia Yosef, in his work Yechaveh Da'at (2:1). Thus, in the spirit of the rule "Al Titosh Torat Imecha" ("Do not abandon your mother's teaching" – Mishlei 1:8, 6:20), Sepharadim should follow the time-honored tradition to wear their Tallit Katan and the Tzitzit strings inside their clothing, rather than expose them. It should be noted that Halacha permits allowing the Tzitzit strings to come in contact with one's skin, and one is thus not required to keep them in his pockets or tie them in such a way that they would not touch his skin.