Popular Showsby
Rabbi Yehuda Brickman
Rabbi Yehuda Brickman
151 episodes
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Name
Release Date
Duration
1
Paintball
Paintball
Jun 17, 2026
29:04
Is it permitted to go paintballing?
2
Wearing your Tzitzis: In or Out?
Wearing your Tzitzis: In or Out?
May 10, 2026
23:06
Should the strings of your tzitzis be visible or tucked away?
3
Undershirt Tzitzis
Undershirt Tzitzis
Nov 26, 2025
23:11
Is an undershirt that has four corners and tzizis valid for the mitzvah of tzitzis?
4
Motion Sensors on Shabbos
Motion Sensors on Shabbos
Jan 23, 2023
18:07
Can you walk by motion sensitive lights on Shabbos?
5
Hot Souffle on Shabbos
Hot Souffle on Shabbos
Feb 12, 2026
23:23
Can you heat up a half baked souffle on Shabbos? What about one with a chocolatey inside? Serving it with a scoop of ice cream?
6
Selling Sourdough Starter with your Chametz
Selling Sourdough Starter with your Chametz
Mar 9, 2026
30:21
Can you sell sourdough starter if you only want your starter? Can you stock up on chametz with intention to sell it over pesach?
7
Braces & Fillings on Pesach
Braces & Fillings on Pesach
Mar 22, 2026
21:27
Are your fillings chametzdik? Can you eat hot food on Pesach?
8
Sous Vide & Navel Pastrami on Shabbos
Sous Vide & Navel Pastrami on Shabbos
Apr 26, 2026
29:46
Is sous vide a violation of hatmanah (insulating) on Shabbos? What about navel pastrami or raw chulent pastrami? Is this any different than putting a kugel in your chulent?
9
Putting a Computer on top of Seforim
Putting a Computer on top of Seforim
May 25, 2026
22:54
Can a computer that has Torah on it (ie, Otzar Chochma, Bar Ilan) be put down on top of a sefer?
10
Arts & Crafts made from Food
Arts & Crafts made from Food
Jul 8, 2026
19:33
Can you use food for an arts & crafts project? Painting pasta & beans etc.
11
Pets on Shabbos
Pets on Shabbos
Jan 23, 2023
19:22
Are pets muktzah on Shabbos?
12
Dressing Up As the Other Gender on Purim
Dressing Up As the Other Gender on Purim
Jan 23, 2023
18:34
Can you dress up as the other other gender for Purim?
13
OMG! Using Hashem's Name in English
OMG! Using Hashem's Name in English
Jan 23, 2023
17:29
Are you allowed to say the word G-d?
14
Electric Shavers
Electric Shavers
Jan 29, 2023
23:56
Shaving with an electric shaver, foil screens, lift and cut and creams.
15
Magic Shows
Magic Shows
Sep 3, 2023
18:56
Can you do a magic trick or attend a magic show?
16
Reading Other People's Mail, Texts & Emails
Reading Other People's Mail, Texts & Emails
Jan 21, 2024
29:25
Can you read your spouse's emails? Can you look at your child's texts?
17
Listening to music
Listening to music
May 6, 2024
21:29
Is all music and singing permitted year round? Music in a restaurant with wine?
18
Singing Zemiros with your Wife & Daughters
Singing Zemiros with your Wife & Daughters
Jan 23, 2025
20:43
Can you sing zemiros together with the female members of your family? Can you sing bentching together?
19
Pictures & Videos of Hostages Released on Shabbos
Pictures & Videos of Hostages Released on Shabbos
Feb 11, 2025
19:05
Can you look at a picture of hostages being released on Shabbos?
20
Acapella During the Three Weeks
Acapella During the Three Weeks
Jul 15, 2025
16:00
Can one listen to Acapella during Bein Hamitzarim?
21
Putting a Child in Front of a Light Switch on Shabbos
Putting a Child in Front of a Light Switch on Shabbos
Oct 27, 2025
16:12
Can you get a young child to do melacha for you on Shabbos?
22
Hinting to a Goy on Shabbos
Hinting to a Goy on Shabbos
Nov 3, 2025
29:22
Can you hint to a goy to turn off your lights on Shabbos? To turn on your AC? "I can't sleep in this room with the light on"
23
Washing your Hands in the Bathroom
Washing your Hands in the Bathroom
Nov 10, 2025
23:12
Does washing your hands in the bathroom work? To say a bracha? To wash for bread? For negal vasser in the morning?
24
Pre-seasoned Cast Iron Cookware
Pre-seasoned Cast Iron Cookware
Nov 17, 2025
26:56
How to kasher a pre-seasoned pot? Hagalah or libun? Do you have to scrape off the layer of oil?
25
Mesh Tzitzis
Mesh Tzitzis
Dec 8, 2025
16:32
Does one fulfill the mitzvah of tzitzis with a mesh garment?
26
Public Menorah Lighting
Public Menorah Lighting
Dec 15, 2025
23:11
Can a bracha be made on lighting a menorah in a park or another public are?
27
Electric Lights for Shabbos Candles, Havdalah & Chanukah
Electric Lights for Shabbos Candles, Havdalah & Chanukah
Dec 22, 2025
26:25
Can you use an electric menorah? If you are in a hospital or hotel for Shabbos can you use the lights for Shabbos licht or Havdalah?
28
Gelatin
Gelatin
Jan 11, 2026
20:40
Does gelatin need to come from a kosher-slaughtered animal? Is it fleishigs?
29
The Kashrus of Medications, Vitamins & Supplements
The Kashrus of Medications, Vitamins & Supplements
Jan 18, 2026
24:57
Are all medicines kosher? What about vitamins? Tablets, gelatin capsules, softgels, chewables & liquids.
30
Starbucks VIA & Microground Coffee on Shabbos
Starbucks VIA & Microground Coffee on Shabbos
Feb 2, 2026
28:39
Can you make Starbucks VIA the same way you make any instant coffee on Shabbos? Is there any way to make a microground coffee on Shabbos?
31
Wearing a Hospital Bracelet on Shabbos
Wearing a Hospital Bracelet on Shabbos
Feb 26, 2026
20:33
Can you wear a hospital bracelet in an area without an eruv? What about a visitors sticker?
32
Toveling a Tray used for Shaloch Manos
Toveling a Tray used for Shaloch Manos
Mar 2, 2026
19:37
Does one have to do tevilas keilim on a glass cake tray or candy dish given for Shaloch Manos
33
Mezuzah on a House that was Sold for Pesach
Mezuzah on a House that was Sold for Pesach
Apr 19, 2026
22:44
Do you have to re-attach the mezuzahs on a house that was sold to a goy for Pesach?
34
Black Ivory & Civet Cat Coffees
Black Ivory & Civet Cat Coffees
Jun 8, 2026
21:15
These are some of the worlds most expensive coffees, are they kosher?
35
The Controversial Bracha on Granola
The Controversial Bracha on Granola
Jan 3, 2023
17:31
Understand the controversy surronding the Bracha on granola
36
Food Delivered by a Non-Jew
Food Delivered by a Non-Jew
Jan 23, 2023
20:40
Can a non-Jew deliver unsealed food?
37
The Halachic Dateline- Shabbos in Hawaii
The Halachic Dateline- Shabbos in Hawaii
Jan 23, 2023
25:27
Where is the Halachic Dateline and when to observe Shabbos in Japan and Hawaii
38
Delivering for UberEats
Delivering for UberEats
Jan 23, 2023
19:01
Are you allowed to be a delivery driver for UberEats?
39
Cosmetic Tattoos and Semipermanent Makeup
Cosmetic Tattoos and Semipermanent Makeup
Jan 23, 2023
16:00
Is semi permanent makeup included in the prohibition of tattoos?
40
When to Observe Bar Mitzvahs, Yartzheits, etc in a Jewish Leap Year
When to Observe Bar Mitzvahs, Yartzheits, etc in a Jewish Leap Year
Jan 23, 2023
19:01
Which is the "real" Adar, Adar Rishon or Adar Sheni?
41
Washing for Karpas and Dipped Foods
Washing for Karpas and Dipped Foods
Jan 23, 2023
20:41
Why to we wash by karpas. Do you have to wash ear round when you eat a food dipped into liquid?
42
Shaimos
Shaimos
Jan 23, 2023
26:01
What is required to be put in Shaimos and what can be thrown out
43
Davening Mincha After Plag and Maariv Before Shkiya
Davening Mincha After Plag and Maariv Before Shkiya
Jan 23, 2023
21:24
When to daven Mincha and Maariv when you make early Shabbos
44
How Much Matzah and Wine Do I Need to Eat and Drink?
How Much Matzah and Wine Do I Need to Eat and Drink?
Jan 23, 2023
28:59
The Halachic Measurements Of Wine and Matzah
45
When Your Shul Makes Early Shabbos
When Your Shul Makes Early Shabbos
Jan 23, 2023
20:28
Do you have to accept early Shabbos the same time as your Shul does? Does a wofe have to accept Shabbos the smae time as her husband?
46
Honoring Your In-Laws
Honoring Your In-Laws
Jan 23, 2023
13:43
Is there a halachic obligation to honor your in-laws?
47
The Proper Time for Krias Shema at Night
The Proper Time for Krias Shema at Night
Jan 23, 2023
17:13
What is the earliest time for Krias Shema at night and when should you daven Maariv
48
Inviting a Non-Jew for Yom Tov
Inviting a Non-Jew for Yom Tov
Jan 23, 2023
21:36
Inviting and hosting a non-Jew for Yom Tov
49
Buying Treif Lunch for Your Non-Jewish Employees
Buying Treif Lunch for Your Non-Jewish Employees
Jan 23, 2023
20:17
Engaging in business with non-kosher food.
50
Guns in Shul and on Shabbos
Guns in Shul and on Shabbos
Jan 23, 2023
17:18
Can you bring a gun into a Shul on a weekday? Is a gun muktzah on Shabbos?
51
Blood Spots in Eggs & Eggs Left Overnight
Blood Spots in Eggs & Eggs Left Overnight
Jan 23, 2023
21:36
Do you have to check your eggs for bloodspots? If you find a bloodspot do you have to throw out the egg? Can you leave a peeled egg overnight?
52
IV on Yom Kippur
IV on Yom Kippur
Jan 23, 2023
19:43
Can an IV be used on Yom Kippur? Must a sick person use an IV instead of eating and drinking on Yom Kippur?
53
A Jewish Shabbos Goy
A Jewish Shabbos Goy
Jan 23, 2023
25:55
Can you ask someone else to do something for you on Shabbos if you think that it is assur but he thinks it is mutar ie. carrying in a eruv and opening soda bottles?
54
Wearing a Yarmulke
Wearing a Yarmulke
Jan 23, 2023
22:01
Is wearing a Yarmulke a halachic obligation? What if you will lose your job? Can you use your hand as a headcovering?
55
Opening Cans on Shabbos
Opening Cans on Shabbos
Jan 23, 2023
24:01
Can you open a soda can on Shabbos?
56
Opening Bottles on Shabbos
Opening Bottles on Shabbos
Jan 23, 2023
16:54
Opening bottles on Shabbos and the difference between metal and plastic caps
57
The Bracha on Donuts
The Bracha on Donuts
Jan 23, 2023
20:45
Do you ever have to wash on a donut?
58
Commercial Websites, Automated Stock Sales and Ebay Auctions That Conclude on Shabbos
Commercial Websites, Automated Stock Sales and Ebay Auctions That Conclude on Shabbos
Jan 23, 2023
20:18
Can you keep your website open on Shabbos? Can you bid in an eBay auction that will conclude on Shabbos?
59
The Bracha on Pizza
The Bracha on Pizza
Jan 23, 2023
20:19
The proper bracha to make on various types of pizza
60
Counting Towards a Minyan From the Ezras Noshim
Counting Towards a Minyan From the Ezras Noshim
Jan 23, 2023
18:48
Can you be part of the minyan when you are in the womens section?
61
Noise on Shabbos; Amazon Key, Dishwashers and Alarm Clocks
Noise on Shabbos; Amazon Key, Dishwashers and Alarm Clocks
Jan 23, 2023
19:30
Can you schedule an Amazon Key delivery on Shabbos?
62
Shortcuts Through a Church and Other Uses of Church Property
Shortcuts Through a Church and Other Uses of Church Property
Jan 23, 2023
18:04
The Halachos of shortcuts through a Church and other uses of Church property
63
Cholov Yisroel, Powdered Milk and DE
Cholov Yisroel, Powdered Milk and DE
Jan 23, 2023
24:35
The Halachic opinions of Cholov Yisroel and Cholov Stam and the practical applications of powdered milk and DE (dairy equipment).
64
Adjusting Shabbos Clocks on Shabbos
Adjusting Shabbos Clocks on Shabbos
Feb 5, 2023
22:12
Can you adjust a Shabbos clock to make it go on or off earlier or later than it was set for?
65
Plunging a Toilet on Shabbos
Plunging a Toilet on Shabbos
Feb 12, 2023
15:34
Can you fix a stuffed toilet on Shabbos?
66
Lab Grown Meat
Lab Grown Meat
Feb 19, 2023
22:38
Is it fleishig or parve? Does it need to come from a kosher animal?
67
Kosher Tuna
Kosher Tuna
Feb 27, 2023
20:47
Does tuna need a mashgiach temidi and bishul yisroel?
68
Megillah on a Microphone
Megillah on a Microphone
Mar 6, 2023
18:17
Can you listen to megillah or havdalah on a microphone? Should you answer amen to a bracha heard on zoom?
69
The Quinoa Kitniyos Question
The Quinoa Kitniyos Question
Mar 13, 2023
19:08
Is quinoa considered to be kitniyos?
70
Owning Stock in a Company That Has Chametz
Owning Stock in a Company That Has Chametz
Mar 20, 2023
17:36
Can you own stock in a company that has chametz? Do you have to sell your shares with the rest of your chametz? What is the halachic status of a corporation?
71
Buying Chametz After Pesach
Buying Chametz After Pesach
Apr 23, 2023
22:11
The halachic questions in buying from supermarkets after pesach. Is a mechira valid if the owner contines to do business with the chametz?
72
Amazon Packages That Come on Shabbos
Amazon Packages That Come on Shabbos
Apr 30, 2023
31:44
If your Amazon order comes on Shabbos can you use the package on Shabbos?
73
Dancing & Clapping by Kabbalos Shabbos
Dancing & Clapping by Kabbalos Shabbos
May 7, 2023
23:52
Can you Dance or Clap during Kabbalos Shabbos? By an Aufruf or Sheva Brachos?
74
Teaching Torah to Gentiles
Teaching Torah to Gentiles
May 21, 2023
27:32
What to do when a Gentile wants to learn Torah
75
Cosmetic Surgery
Cosmetic Surgery
May 30, 2023
21:46
Can a woman undergo cosmetic surgery? Can a man do the same?
76
Making Sushi on Shabbos
Making Sushi on Shabbos
Jun 5, 2023
16:32
Can you make sushi on Shabbos?
77
The Bracha on Sushi
The Bracha on Sushi
Jun 12, 2023
18:41
What bracha should be made on sushi? Mezonos? Shehakol? Haadama? Haeitz? All of them?
78
Getting Drinks in a Bar
Getting Drinks in a Bar
Jun 21, 2023
17:05
Can you drink a beer in a bar?
79
Swimming on Shabbos
Swimming on Shabbos
Jul 3, 2023
16:37
Can you go swimming on Shabbos?
80
Making a Bracha on Dessert
Making a Bracha on Dessert
Jul 9, 2023
20:50
Does dessert require it's own bracha? fruit? cake? ice cream?
81
Going Onto Har Habayis
Going Onto Har Habayis
Jul 16, 2023
16:22
Is it permitted to go onto Har Habayis?
82
Gambling
Gambling
Aug 27, 2023
21:55
Can you play poker buy a lottery ticket or go to a casino?
83
Shabbos Elevators
Shabbos Elevators
Sep 10, 2023
26:04
Using an automatic elevator on Shabbos
84
Buying Jewish
Buying Jewish
Sep 27, 2023
15:15
Do you have to give preference to buying from a Jew?
85
Fridges and Freezers on Shabbos
Fridges and Freezers on Shabbos
Oct 15, 2023
23:09
Can you open a fridge when the motor is off on Shabbos? What are the issues to be aware of with new model fridges?
86
Shaking Hands with the Opposite Gender
Shaking Hands with the Opposite Gender
Oct 22, 2023
19:55
Is a man allowed to shake hands with a woman?
87
When Does Shabbos End?
When Does Shabbos End?
Oct 29, 2023
25:30
Explaining the various opinions about when Shabbos ends. 50, 60, 72 and 8.5 degrees
88
Hunting & Fishing for Sport
Hunting & Fishing for Sport
Nov 5, 2023
22:10
Is hunting or fishing for sport permitted? Is it tzaar baalei chayim or baal tashchis? Is it something a Jew should do?
89
Worcestershire Sauce
Worcestershire Sauce
Nov 14, 2023
21:17
Can you use Worcestershire sauce on meat? Can you put a marshmallow on a skewer you just used for a hot dog?
90
Is Turkey Kosher?
Is Turkey Kosher?
Nov 19, 2023
18:47
What makes a bird kosher? Does turkey meet those requirements? Why is turkey widely considered to be kosher?
91
Bison & Giraffe
Bison & Giraffe
Dec 5, 2023
19:54
Are Bison kosher? What about Giraffe? Do animals require a mesorah to be considered kosher?
92
DE - With Meat, After Meat, and Cholov Yisroel
DE - With Meat, After Meat, and Cholov Yisroel
Dec 10, 2023
24:47
Can a dairy equipment (DE) product be eaten with meat or after meat? Can someone who only eats Cholov Yisroel eat a DE prodcut?
93
Asara B'Teves on Erev Shabbos: When Does a Friday Fast Finish?
Asara B'Teves on Erev Shabbos: When Does a Friday Fast Finish?
Dec 17, 2023
18:45
When Asara B' Teves is on Friday when can you break your fast? Before Shabbos? When youget home from shul? Tzeis Hakochovim?
94
Workplace Holiday Parties
Workplace Holiday Parties
Dec 25, 2023
22:45
Can you go to your office holiday party? Can you have 'drinks' by your office end-of-year party?
95
Counting Jews
Counting Jews
Jan 7, 2024
24:08
When and how can you count a group of Jews? Can one partcicpate in the Israeli census? How to count for a minyan?
96
Shellac on Candies
Shellac on Candies
Jan 16, 2024
23:20
Is Shellac (used to glaze candies kosher)?
97
Mezonos Rolls
Mezonos Rolls
Jan 29, 2024
18:43
Is the bracha on 'mezonos rolls' mezonos or hamotzi?
98
Using 'Hanging' Toilet Disinfectant on Shabbos
Using 'Hanging' Toilet Disinfectant on Shabbos
Feb 5, 2024
23:25
Can you use a toilet disinfectant tablet that colors the water and gives off a good smell on Shabbos?
99
The Bugs in NYC Water
The Bugs in NYC Water
Feb 12, 2024
23:41
Does NYC water need to be filtered?
100
Using a Water Filter on Shabbos
Using a Water Filter on Shabbos
Feb 27, 2024
23:19
Can you use a water filter on Shabbos? A Brita pitcher? An undersink filter?