We discuss how much, and what type of food require hand washing before they are eaten
Sep 1, 2023
25 min
We discuss the advice of chazal for when we should have a morning meal and the mitzvah of washing before a meal of bread.
Aug 30, 2023
21 min
The Mishna Berurah spends time in discussing a number of different mitzvot that we should be aware of and carry out during each day.
Aug 29, 2023
26 min
We progress from prayer to study and then to work. The Halacha instructs us in the correct approach to work, carrying all of the Torah values and character traits with us into the workplace.
Aug 28, 2023
19 min
The mitzvah of learning Torah is unusual in that the obligation extends throughout the day. Whilst we must fix some time each day to learn Torah, we must also be honest with ourselves and when we find ourselves free of other obligations we must try and use this time to continue our study.
Aug 27, 2023
31 min
We discuss what would happen if someone wants to be repaid for the contribution they made to the purchase for example of a Sefer Torah, and is leaving town. Similarly, we discuss why putting up plaques with the names of individuals who have given to a shul is a good thing.
Aug 25, 2023
22 min
We continue to apply the principle of the implied condition of Beth Din that extends the use of shul items beyond what we might expect based on the sanctity of these items.
Aug 24, 2023
15 min
We discuss making use of holy items for other uses and also whether you can turn a temple for idol worship into a synagogue.
Aug 23, 2023
26 min
Along with the issue of avoiding use of holy items where their sanctity might be lowered, we are instructed not to make use of holy items for our personal benefit. Using a Sefer to claim a space in shul is looked down upon unless our intention is to learn from the Sefer.
Aug 22, 2023
25 min
We discuss when burial is required for worn out holy items or substitute uses of them.
Aug 21, 2023
31 min
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