Daled Amos - Halacha Podcast
By Rabbi Eliyahu Rapoport
Daled Amos - Halacha PodcastApr 21, 2024
125. Is Matza Baked Before Erev Pesach Kosher?
Baking matza on erev pesach
124. The History of Gebrokts | Part 2
Many Jews refrain from eating knaidlech, matzah brei or any wet matza on Pesach. What is the basis for this chumra? Link to video mentioned in class:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czDhgQ0M_gM&t=853s
123. The History of Gebrokts | Part 1
Many Jews refrain from eating knaidlech, matzah brei or any wet matza on Pesach. What is the basis for this chumra?
122. Purim Parodies & Their Halachic Implications
A Haggadah for Purim?!
121. Artwork in the Megillah
Overview of the history of the halachic considerations.
120. Parental Favoritism & Consanguineous Marriages
The marriage proposal between the Rebbe Mahara"sh & his niece and the ensuing turmoil
119. An Eye For An Eye, Literally!
How to exact payment for damages in Torah law.
118. 'Tu Bishvat'; Happy New Year?
The history of celebrating the 15th of Shevat.
117. Why Were the Jews Enslaved to Pharoh?
Did the Jews deserve to suffer so much in Egypt?
116. Brazilian Summer & European Winter
When should Jews in the southern hemisphere make the seasonal changes to their prayers? Does it make sense for them to be asking for rain when it would be detrimental to them?
115. The History of Gaza Part 3 - Contemporary Israel
The halachic ramifications of Israel occupying or annexing new territory
114. The History of Gaza Part 2 - The Era of Joshua
Can a husband unilaterally decide to move to Gaza and 'obligate' his wife to join him? Exploring the halachic complexities of the Gaza strip through the lens of 16th century halachic authorities.
Source sheet: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Rx78sku-YY5KuvjWNASXHgo-xB-7QBkJ/view?usp=drive_link
113. The History of Gaza Part 1 - The Era of The Patriarchs
What is the status of the 'Land of Pelishtim' in the 'Promised Land'? In Peshat and in Chasidus.
112. Akeidas Yitzchak, The Ultimate Self Sacrifice
What makes Jewish mesirus nefesh unique?
Source sheet: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VKvDA5rcg_SNmXw0zeF-oripWO3m-Aup/view?usp=sharing
111. Prisoner Exchanges
What does halacha say about paying exorbitant sums of money or releasing prisoners in exchange for Jewish hostages?
110. The Land of Israel As Gift & Inheritance
Understanding the basis for the eternal sanctity of the Holy Land based on an analysis of the verses in this week's parsha and on the Rambam.
109. A Deep Dive Into V'chol Ma'aminim
Understanding this famous piyut
108. When Should We Start Putting On Tefillin?
We train children to do all mitzvos even before they turn 13. Is there any reason that tefillin should be different?
107. Understanding the Law of the Three Weeks
An overview of the laws
106. Moshe Rabeinu Hitting the Rock
What exactly were Moshe & Aron at fault for?
105. Controversies of the Jewish Calendar
Understanding the fabric of the Jewish calendar and various challenges that it faced over the years.
Note: Ben Meir's view does indeed effect the regular 'noon' postponement.
See our full Kiddush Hachodesh playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLo9ktvnrkglK3GNxy8P-gP5L2LW1v3_OK
104. Kohanim Visiting the Resting Place of Tzadikim
Are these laws suspended for a tzadik?
103. Further Elaboration on Tefilas Haderech
Clarifying some lose ends from previous episode - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eliyahu-rapoport/episodes/102--Tefilas-Haderech---Prayer-for-Dangerous-Journeys-If--When--How-e25777r
102. Tefilas Haderech - Prayer for Dangerous Journeys; If, When & How?
Overview of the laws pertaining to Tefilas Haderech.
101. Hilchos Cheese Cake
Halachic topics related to eating dairy on Shavuos
100. Using Hot Water on Yom Tov
For which purposes may I use the hot water faucet on Yom Tov?
99. Eiruv Tavshilin - When Ignorance Is Indeed Bliss
Overview of the underlying principles and practical application of this mitzvah.
98. Discrimination Against Disabled Cohanim?
May a cohen who wears glasses perform the service in the Bais Hamikdash?
97. Pidyon Haben & Torah Currency
The background and significance of this mitzvah and an overview of Torah's currencies.
96. The Big Revi'is Debate
An overview of the various approaches
95. The Big Kezayis Debate
How much Matza does one actually have to eat? An overview of this much debated topic.
94. Drinking Water After Afikoman
Understanding the roles of the Alter Rebbe's Shulchan Aruch and his Siddur, and how this shapes our interpretation of the requirement to refrain from drinking after the Afikoman.
93. What Color Was The Red Heifer?
An overview of the history of para aduma and when and how we can renew its practice
92. Should Kiddsuh Be Recited Standing Or Sitting?
NOTE: The calculations at the end of this class are not 100% accurate. See beginning of next class for correction:
91. Chartering A Plane For Kiddush Levana | Part 1
Until when can one recite kiddush levana?
90. Yaakov's Blessings to Yosef
Understanding the poetry in these cryptic verses.
89. Haste Makes Waste
Why Did Reuven Lose The Monarchy? And Why Does Yehuda Deserve it?
#ProjectLikkuteiSichos
88. Raba Adjudicates a Dispute Between G-d & The Heavenly Academy. For Real?!
Understanding the earthly & the heavenly approach to tzara'as as described in the Talmud (Bava Metzia 86a).
Can we uplift ourselves to a place where our challenges no longer threaten us?
87. WHICH PART OF A HORSE IS KOSHER?
86 Ascending, Praying & Pilgriming to the Temple Mount
A most important mitzva or something to steer clear from?
85. The Origins of Tzedaka
In this class we explore the origins of tzedaka as they are anchored in the very foundation of our nation, in the lives of Avraham Yitzchok & Ya'akov.
84. The Cause of Yitzchok's Blindness
Rashi seems to abandon the straightforward meaning of the pasuk, instead qouting 3 out of 7 possible midrashim. What is behind all of this?
82. Was Avraham Avinu Actually Considering Not Burying Sarah?
Is there a biblical mitvah to bury the dead? Are there exceptions to the rule?
81. Is Milk Kosher?
Avraham Avinu served milk and butter to the angles. Can we deduce from this that milk is kosher?
80. Drinking on Yom Kippur & Borre Nefashos on Coffee
In 1715 a woman gave birth on Tzom Gedalya and it was questionable if she would be able to fast on Yom Kippur. The Mahari"l shares a conversation that he had with his brother (the Alter Rebbe), in which the Alter Rebbe resolves a complex sugya with one simple idea. This sheds light on the laws of drinking on Yom Kippur and eases this woman's post-partum predicament.
79. Understanding Tekias Shofar
The reasons behind this mitzva
78. Are Truthful Oaths A Mitzvah Or An Aveira?
What's more compelling, a polygraph test or an oath?
77. Can I 'Do Early Shabbos' & Then Change My Mind?
What if I brought in Shabbos early and then have the opportunity to do a mitzva that belongs to Friday?
76. Must We Uphold All Minhagim?
What is the nature of our responsibility to minhag and its application to participating in a bris on Friday
75. Israel Trip Report - A Halachic Overview
Halachos relevant to traveling to Eretz Yisrael