Popular Showsby
Rabbi Yehuda Brickman
Rabbi Yehuda Brickman
138 episodes
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Duration
1
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?
2
Women Wearing Pants
Women Wearing Pants
May 20, 2024
16:48
Can a women wear pants? With no men around? Pajamas? Ski pants?
3
Machine Matzah
Machine Matzah
Mar 16, 2025
22:43
Can you use Machine Matzah on Pesach? For the Sedarim? The Norfolk Kollel annual fundraiser is live! Please help support the Halacha Deep Dive ! charidy.com/norfolkkollel/deepdive
4
Using Grape Juice for Kiddush & Daled Kosos
Using Grape Juice for Kiddush & Daled Kosos
Apr 16, 2024
21:00
Is it better to use wine for Kiddush? Can grape juice be used for the daled kosos? Should I get a non mevushal wine or grape juice?
5
Shabbos on a Cruise
Shabbos on a Cruise
May 27, 2025
19:29
Can you take a cruise that will be at sea on Shabbos? Does it make a difference when you get onboard? Does it make a difference how many Jews are on the boat?
6
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"
7
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?
8
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?
9
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?
10
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?
11
Bison & Giraffe
Bison & Giraffe
Dec 5, 2023
19:54
Are Bison kosher? What about Giraffe? Do animals require a mesorah to be considered kosher?
12
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?
13
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?
14
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?
15
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?
16
Shellac on Candies
Shellac on Candies
Jan 16, 2024
23:20
Is Shellac (used to glaze candies kosher)?
17
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?
18
Mezonos Rolls
Mezonos Rolls
Jan 29, 2024
18:43
Is the bracha on 'mezonos rolls' mezonos or hamotzi?
19
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?
20
The Bugs in NYC Water
The Bugs in NYC Water
Feb 12, 2024
23:41
Does NYC water need to be filtered?
21
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?
22
The Latest Time to Finish the Afikomen and the 4th Kos
The Latest Time to Finish the Afikomen and the 4th Kos
Mar 24, 2025
20:52
What time do you have to finish the Afikomen by? Is there a deadline for Hallel and the 4th Kos?
23
Food Delivered by a Non-Jew
Food Delivered by a Non-Jew
Jan 23, 2023
20:40
Can a non-Jew deliver unsealed food?
24
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?
25
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?
26
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?
27
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
28
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?
29
Electric Shavers
Electric Shavers
Jan 29, 2023
23:56
Shaving with an electric shaver, foil screens, lift and cut and creams.
30
The Quinoa Kitniyos Question
The Quinoa Kitniyos Question
Mar 13, 2023
19:08
Is quinoa considered to be kitniyos?
31
Teaching Torah to Gentiles
Teaching Torah to Gentiles
May 21, 2023
27:32
What to do when a Gentile wants to learn Torah
32
Gambling
Gambling
Aug 27, 2023
21:55
Can you play poker buy a lottery ticket or go to a casino?
33
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?
34
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?
35
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
36
Pasterurized Wine as Mevushal
Pasterurized Wine as Mevushal
Mar 3, 2024
23:32
Does pasteurization make wine considered mevushal?
37
Responsibility for Damage on Purim
Responsibility for Damage on Purim
Mar 17, 2024
20:24
Is a person held responsible for damages they cause on Purim? Does it make a difference if they are drunk? Does it make a difference how much damage they cause?
38
Bringing a Korban Pesach Nowdays
Bringing a Korban Pesach Nowdays
Apr 1, 2024
21:01
Can we bring a korban pesach before Moshiach comes and Beis Hamikdash is rebuilt?
39
Lowering a Flame on Yom Tov
Lowering a Flame on Yom Tov
Apr 8, 2024
19:26
Can you lower a flame on Yom Tov? What if your food will burn? What if you can light a smaller flame instead?
40
Folding a Tallis on Shabbos
Folding a Tallis on Shabbos
May 14, 2024
15:06
Can you fold your tallis on Shabbos or should you leave it until after Shabbos?
41
Changing a Diaper in Front of Seforim
Changing a Diaper in Front of Seforim
Feb 6, 2025
19:58
Can you change a baby in front of seforim? In front of your Shabbos licht?
42
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?
43
Aluminum Pans & Styrorofam Cups
Aluminum Pans & Styrorofam Cups
Mar 4, 2025
18:42
Are they kosher?
44
Non-Mevushal Wine poured by a Mechalel Shabbos
Non-Mevushal Wine poured by a Mechalel Shabbos
May 14, 2025
21:05
Can you drink non- mevushal wine poured by a mechalel Shabbos?
45
When to Correct the Baal Koreh
When to Correct the Baal Koreh
May 19, 2025
18:21
What mistkaes do we make the baal koreh fix?
46
Moving Garbage Cans to the Curb on Yom Tov
Moving Garbage Cans to the Curb on Yom Tov
Jun 1, 2025
25:23
Can you move the trash can to curb on Yom Tov? Can you move the can back after pickup?
47
Crockpot for Shabbos
Crockpot for Shabbos
Jun 10, 2025
24:02
Can a crockpot be used on Shabbos?
48
Gelatin
Gelatin
Jan 11, 2026
20:40
Does gelatin need to come from a kosher-slaughtered animal? Is it fleishigs?
49
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.
50
The Controversial Bracha on Granola
The Controversial Bracha on Granola
Jan 3, 2023
17:31
Understand the controversy surronding the Bracha on granola
51
Pets on Shabbos
Pets on Shabbos
Jan 23, 2023
19:22
Are pets muktzah on Shabbos?
52
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
53
Delivering for UberEats
Delivering for UberEats
Jan 23, 2023
19:01
Are you allowed to be a delivery driver for UberEats?
54
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?
55
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?
56
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?
57
Shaimos
Shaimos
Jan 23, 2023
26:01
What is required to be put in Shaimos and what can be thrown out
58
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
59
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
60
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?
61
Honoring Your In-Laws
Honoring Your In-Laws
Jan 23, 2023
13:43
Is there a halachic obligation to honor your in-laws?
62
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
63
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
64
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.
65
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?
66
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?
67
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?
68
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?
69
Motion Sensors on Shabbos
Motion Sensors on Shabbos
Jan 23, 2023
18:07
Can you walk by motion sensitive lights on Shabbos?
70
Opening Cans on Shabbos
Opening Cans on Shabbos
Jan 23, 2023
24:01
Can you open a soda can on Shabbos?
71
The Bracha on Donuts
The Bracha on Donuts
Jan 23, 2023
20:45
Do you ever have to wash on a donut?
72
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?
73
The Bracha on Pizza
The Bracha on Pizza
Jan 23, 2023
20:19
The proper bracha to make on various types of pizza
74
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?
75
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
76
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).
77
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?
78
Plunging a Toilet on Shabbos
Plunging a Toilet on Shabbos
Feb 12, 2023
15:34
Can you fix a stuffed toilet on Shabbos?
79
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?
80
Kosher Tuna
Kosher Tuna
Feb 27, 2023
20:47
Does tuna need a mashgiach temidi and bishul yisroel?
81
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?
82
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?
83
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?
84
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?
85
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?
86
Cosmetic Surgery
Cosmetic Surgery
May 30, 2023
21:46
Can a woman undergo cosmetic surgery? Can a man do the same?
87
Making Sushi on Shabbos
Making Sushi on Shabbos
Jun 5, 2023
16:32
Can you make sushi on Shabbos?
88
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?
89
Getting Drinks in a Bar
Getting Drinks in a Bar
Jun 21, 2023
17:05
Can you drink a beer in a bar?
90
Swimming on Shabbos
Swimming on Shabbos
Jul 3, 2023
16:37
Can you go swimming on Shabbos?
91
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?
92
Going Onto Har Habayis
Going Onto Har Habayis
Jul 16, 2023
16:22
Is it permitted to go onto Har Habayis?
93
Magic Shows
Magic Shows
Sep 3, 2023
18:56
Can you do a magic trick or attend a magic show?
94
Shabbos Elevators
Shabbos Elevators
Sep 10, 2023
26:04
Using an automatic elevator on Shabbos
95
Buying Jewish
Buying Jewish
Sep 27, 2023
15:15
Do you have to give preference to buying from a Jew?
96
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?
97
Using Deodorant on Shabbos
Using Deodorant on Shabbos
May 27, 2024
24:30
Can you use a stick deodorant on Shabbos? Spray deodorant? Do you have to make sure it does not get on your undershirt?
98
Erasing the Name of Hashem- E-books & Tattoos
Erasing the Name of Hashem- E-books & Tattoos
Jun 2, 2024
23:13
Can you erase Hashems name from an E- book (kindle, nook etc.)? Can someone remove a tattoo of Hashem's name?
99
Is Veal Kosher?
Is Veal Kosher?
Jun 9, 2024
20:54
Is veal that is fed exclusively treif food, kosher?
100
Potato Chips & Pringles
Potato Chips & Pringles
Jun 20, 2024
21:26
Do potato chips need to be bishul yisroel? What about pringles?