Podcasts about Siman

In this Everyday Judaism episode on practical Jewish law (Kitzur Shulchan Aruch, Siman 40), Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe explains the rabbinic obligation of netilat yadayim (ritual hand-washing) before eating bread—a meal's centerpiece. Rooted in Temple-era purity laws (tumah and taharah) to prepare for terumah consumption, this decree persists today to maintain readiness for the future Temple, promote physical hygiene (highlighted during COVID-19), and foster spiritual holiness by countering arrogance.Key rules include using a complete, spoutless vessel (kli) with a flat top; pouring a generous revi'it (about 3–4 oz) of clean water twice per hand (right first), covering up to the wrist in one flow; reciting "al netilat yadayim" after washing while raising hands; and thoroughly drying (not on clothes, to avoid forgetfulness). Alternatives for no vessel: immersing in a river/mikvah/spring, or (in need) snow or faucet with human force.Rabbi Wolbe shares inspiring stories (Chafetz Chaim's sensitivity and humility) and emphasizes washing's deeper purpose: humbling ourselves before bread's 11-step process, recognizing accomplishments as Hashem's gifts rather than our own. The episode transitions to Ask Away #27, urging maximal spiritual use of Zos Chanukah (eighth day) through gazing at menorah lights, prayer, and abundant thanks to Hashem.The episode concludes with a transition to the Ask Away #27._____________The Everyday Judaism Podcast is dedicated to learning, understanding and appreciating the greatness of Jewish heritage and the Torah through the simplified, concise study of Halacha, Jewish Law, thereby enhancing our understanding of how Hashem wants us to live our daily lives in a Jewish way._____________This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by Marshall & Doreen LernerDownload & Print the Everyday Judaism Halacha Notes:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1RL-PideM42B_LFn6pbrk8MMU5-zqlLG5This episode (Ep. #81) 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 December 21, 2025, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on January 5, 2025_____________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, #NetilatYadayim, #HandWashing, #Halacha, #SpiritualHumility, #EverydayJudaism ★ Support this podcast ★

In this Everyday Judaism episode on practical Jewish law (Kitzur Shulchan Aruch, Siman 40), Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe explains the rabbinic obligation of netilat yadayim (ritual hand-washing) before eating bread—a meal's centerpiece. Rooted in Temple-era purity laws (tumah and taharah) to prepare for terumah consumption, this decree persists today to maintain readiness for the future Temple, promote physical hygiene (highlighted during COVID-19), and foster spiritual holiness by countering arrogance.Key rules include using a complete, spoutless vessel (kli) with a flat top; pouring a generous revi'it (about 3–4 oz) of clean water twice per hand (right first), covering up to the wrist in one flow; reciting "al netilat yadayim" after washing while raising hands; and thoroughly drying (not on clothes, to avoid forgetfulness). Alternatives for no vessel: immersing in a river/mikvah/spring, or (in need) snow or faucet with human force.Rabbi Wolbe shares inspiring stories (Chafetz Chaim's sensitivity and humility) and emphasizes washing's deeper purpose: humbling ourselves before bread's 11-step process, recognizing accomplishments as Hashem's gifts rather than our own. The episode transitions to Ask Away #27, urging maximal spiritual use of Zos Chanukah (eighth day) through gazing at menorah lights, prayer, and abundant thanks to Hashem.The episode concludes with a transition to the Ask Away #27._____________The Everyday Judaism Podcast is dedicated to learning, understanding and appreciating the greatness of Jewish heritage and the Torah through the simplified, concise study of Halacha, Jewish Law, thereby enhancing our understanding of how Hashem wants us to live our daily lives in a Jewish way._____________This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by Marshall & Doreen LernerDownload & Print the Everyday Judaism Halacha Notes:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1RL-PideM42B_LFn6pbrk8MMU5-zqlLG5This episode (Ep. #81) 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 December 21, 2025, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on January 5, 2025_____________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, #NetilatYadayim, #HandWashing, #Halacha, #SpiritualHumility, #EverydayJudaism ★ Support this podcast ★

Mishnah Berurah Yomi: Siman 6 Seif 2 by Rabbi Avi Zakutinsky

Mishnah Berurah Yomi: Siman 6 Seif 1 by Rabbi Avi Zakutinsky

Mishnah Berurah Yomi: Siman 4 Seif 14-17 by Rabbi Avi Zakutinsky

Mishnah Berurah Yomi: Siman 4 Seif 18-22 by Rabbi Avi Zakutinsky

Mishnah Berurah Yomi: Siman 4 Seif 23 and Siman 5 by Rabbi Avi Zakutinsky

Which Song?

Mishnah Berurah - Siman 529: Seif 1-4  סימן תקכ"ט סעיף א-ד Hilchos Yom Tov -דיני שמחת יו"ט Rabbi Mordechai Fishman   Purchase  The Laws and Customs of Krias HaTorah, by Rabbi Mordechai Fishman here: www.kriashatorah.com   www.orachchaim.com For sponsorship opportunities contact: www.rabbifishman.com or email: rabbifishman@gmail.com #mishna berura

What If He Is a Kohen?

siman 352:2 - 353:1 in Chelek Daled- Hilchos Hotza'ah V'hachnasah b'shabbos by Rabbi Tzvi Thaler

Mishnah Berurah - Siman 527: Seif 23 - Siman 528: Seif 2  סימן תקכ"ז סעיף כג- סימן תקכ"ח סעיף ב Hilchos Yom Tov -דיני עירוב תבשילין Rabbi Mordechai Fishman   Purchase  The Laws and Customs of Krias HaTorah, by Rabbi Mordechai Fishman here: www.kriashatorah.com   www.orachchaim.com For sponsorship opportunities contact: www.rabbifishman.com or email: rabbifishman@gmail.com #mishna berura

Mishnah Berurah Yomi: Siman 4 seif 9-13 by Rabbi Avi Zakutinsky

Can The Chazzan Answer?

siman 352:1 in Chelek Daled- Hilchos Hotza'ah V'hachnasah b'shabbos by Rabbi Tzvi Thaler

Mishnah Berurah - Siman 527: Seif 20-22  סימן תקכ"ז סעיף כ-כב Hilchos Yom Tov -דיני עירוב תבשילין Rabbi Mordechai Fishman   Purchase  The Laws and Customs of Krias HaTorah, by Rabbi Mordechai Fishman here: www.kriashatorah.com   www.orachchaim.com For sponsorship opportunities contact: www.rabbifishman.com or email: rabbifishman@gmail.com #mishna berura

When Can They Start?

siman 350:2 - 351 in Chelek Daled- Hilchos Hotza'ah V'hachnasah b'shabbos by Rabbi Tzvi Thaler

Mishnah Berurah Yomi: Siman 4 Seif 2-8 by Rabbi Avi Zakutinsky

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

siman 349:5 - 350:1 in Chelek Daled- Hilchos Hotza'ah V'hachnasah b'shabbos by Rabbi Tzvi Thaler

How Do They Turn?

siman 349:3-4 in Chelek Daled- Hilchos Hotza'ah V'hachnasah b'shabbos by Rabbi Tzvi Thaler

Mishnah Berurah Yomi: Siman 3 Seif 8-17 by Rabbi Avi Zakutinsky

When Do They Turn?

siman 349:1-2 in Chelek Daled- Hilchos Hotza'ah V'hachnasah b'shabbos by Rabbi Tzvi Thaler

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

Mishnah Berurah Yomi: Siman 2 Seif 6 and Siman 3 Seif 1-2 by Rabbi Avi Zakutinsky

What Should They Say?

siman 348 in Chelek Daled- Hilchos Hotza'ah V'hachnasah b'shabbos by Rabbi Tzvi Thaler

Mishnah Berurah Yomi: Siman 2 Seif 1-5 by Rabbi Avi Zakutinsky

What Must They Do?

siman 347 in Chelek Daled- Hilchos Hotza'ah V'hachnasah b'shabbos by Rabbi Tzvi Thaler

siman 346:3C in Chelek Daled- Hilchos Hotza'ah V'hachnasah b'shabbos by Rabbi Tzvi Thaler

Mishnah Berurah Yomi: Siman 1 se'if 4-9 by Rabbi Avi Zakutinsky

Mishnah Berurah Yomi: Siman 1 Se'if 1 (Part 2) and se'if 2 by Rabbi Avi Zakutinsky

How Is It Said?

Mishnah Berurah Yomi: Siman 1- Se'if 1 (Part 1) by Rabbi Avi Zakutinsky

How Do They Place Their Hands?

While interruptions are forbidden at any point throughout the Pesukeh De'zimra service, it is especially important to avoid interruptions while reciting the thirteen expressions of praise for Hashem in Yishtabah, the concluding blessing of Pesukeh De'zmira. These expressions begin with "Shir U'shhaba Hallel Ve'zimra" and continue through "Kedusha U'malchut," and they must be recited without any interruptions, as they correspond to G-d's thirteen attributes of mercy. These thirteen expressions should not be recited in one breath. To the contrary, they should be recited slowly and patiently, with concentration. Rav Yaakob Kassin (1900-1994), in his work Kesinei Eretz, writes a responsum (Siman 5) addressing the question of whether these words should be recited in one breath, and he convincingly demonstrates that such an idea is a mistake. The Zohar teaches that they should be recited without interruption, and some erroneously understood this to mean that they should be said in one breath. Rav Kassin laments the fact that some Siddurim instruct reciting these thirteen expressions in one breath, and he writes that it is a Misva to publicize the fact that this is wrong. These words should be recited slowly and with concentration, and thus one specifically should not recite them quickly in a single breath. If one hears Kaddish while reciting the thirteen expressions of praise, he should interrupt for the first five "Amen" responses, as these are considered a legitimate interruption. When responding, "Amen Yeheh Shemeh Rabba," one should continue until "Yitbarach." This applies to all "Debarim Bi'kdusha" – portions of the prayer service to which the congregation responds, such as Nakdishach and Barechu. One who hears these during Yishtabah may interrupt for the purpose of responding with the congregation. Preferably, however, if one hears in the beginning of Yishtabah that the congregation will soon reach Kaddish, Barechu or Nakdishach, then he should pause before he begins "Shir U'shbaha" to avoid having to interrupt during the thirteen expressions of praise. If one had already begun the final part of Yishtabah, starting from "Baruch Ata Hashem," then he may join the first five "Amen" responses of Kaddish, but not any other responses.

When Do They Make The Bracha?

The entire chapter 39 of the Kitzur is about one practical question: “I'm about to sit down for a full bread meal in 15 minutes, but I'm starving right now – can I grab a snack without making a separate after-bracha later?” The answer is mostly yes. If you eat (or drink anything except wine) before washing for bread and you will eat/drink the same thing again during the meal, many authorities (including the Mishnah Berurah's primary opinion) say the Birkat Hamazon at the end covers everything you ate earlier – no extra after-bracha is not needed. To stay safe from doubt, the Kitzur's advice is simple: either (a) don't eat those foods before the meal, or (b) make sure you eat a little of the same food again during the meal so everything is clearly connected.Wine is the big exception (as always): it always needs its own before-bracha, and if you drink it before the meal you should either drink a revi'it again after Birkat Hamazon and make Al Hagefen, or simply avoid wine until Kiddush. Cakes, cookies, pretzels, and other mezonot items follow the lenient rule – if you'll have mezonot again during the meal, Birkat Hamazon covers the pre-meal nosh too. Rabbi Wolbe's bottom line: “Better to avoid the whole question and not snack right before a bread meal… but if you do, just eat a bite of the same thing during the meal and you're golden.”The episode concludes with a transition to the Ask Away #25._____________The Everyday Judaism Podcast is dedicated to learning, understanding and appreciating the greatness of Jewish heritage and the Torah through the simplified, concise study of Halacha, Jewish Law, thereby enhancing our understanding of how Hashem wants us to live our daily lives in a Jewish way._____________This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by Marshall & Doreen LernerDownload & Print the Everyday Judaism Halacha Notes:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1RL-PideM42B_LFn6pbrk8MMU5-zqlLG5This episode (Ep. #70) 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 December 7, 2025, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on December 9, 2025_____________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, #BirkatHaMazon, #gratitude, #foodblessings, #wineblessings, #afterblessings, #Jewishcustoms ★ Support this podcast ★