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3701

AYS

Feb 12, 2026

43:14

Welcome back to another session of answering your shailos, organized and arranged by Jonathan. In this episode from February 13th, we explore a wide range of halachic inquiries, spanning from the philosophical depths of repentance to the practicalities of Shabbat observance and communal customs. This episode answers the following questions: • How do we perform teshuva (repentance) for sins we will likely repeat? We discuss whether it is "dishonest" to repent for recurring failings, explaining that repentance is a "sliding scale" or a "dimmer light" rather than a simple on/off switch. Making a value statement through vidui (confession) is crucial, even if we aren't yet 100% ready to fully overcome a weakness. • Is it permitted to play board games on Shabbat? We examine the halachic issues of writing (kosafe)—such as forming letters in certain versions of Scrabble—and sorting (borer), which often arises in games like Settlers of Catan when discarding cards. We also touch upon the importance of using game time as a meaningful way to connect with family. • What is the ideal way to perform Shnayim Mikra V'Echad Targum? We debate whether it is better to read verse-by-verse or paragraph-by-paragraph, exploring different opinions on how to best achieve a level of understanding of the Torah text. • Which "Yomi" (daily learning) program offers the most benefit? While emphasizing that you get out what you put in, we discuss the unique value of Nach Yomi, as many people are unlikely to learn the Prophets and Writings in a different setting. • How careful must one be when disposing of Hoshanos? We clarify the difference between Tashmishei Kedusha (holy items) and Tashmishei Mitzvah (items used for a mitzvah), noting that while one shouldn't be disrespectful, leaves that fall off naturally and are swept up are generally not a concern. • Should you use full names when praying for family members? We explain that clarity is the primary goal; if it is obvious who you are praying for (e.g., "my wife" or "my child"), mentioning the full formal name is not strictly necessary, especially in their presence. • Can you ask an Israeli to do work for you on the second day of Yom Tov? We explore the concept of asking a Jew who is only keeping one day of Yom Tov to perform a task for someone keeping two days, noting that there is no prohibition of Amira L'Yisrael (asking a Jew) if the act itself is permitted for the doer. • Is it permitted to lie to facilitate a surprise party? Drawing on sources that allow lying for the sake of peace (Shalom) or to avoid hurting feelings, we discuss how truth-telling is sometimes balanced against the requirements of proper midos (character traits). • What should be said when hostages are released? We break down which blessings apply to the hostages themselves, their families, and the general public, including the potential use of Hatov V'Hametiv or Shehecheyanu. • How do we determine which minhagim (customs) to follow? We distinguish between personal customs, which one can adopt based on spiritual inspiration, and communal customs, where consistency is vital to avoid creating a "hodge-podge" of practices that lack a coherent foundation. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ten-minute-halacha/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

3702

Online Reviews for Jewish Businesses

Feb 12, 2026

30:26

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3703

Shekalim - Elevating Our Love to Hashem

Feb 13, 2026

8:37

Shekalim - Elevating Our Love to Hashem

3704

Shekalim - Connecting to the REAL You

Feb 13, 2026

28:52

Shekalim - Connecting to the REAL You

3705

Shovevim - Seeing with Spiritual Eyes

Feb 13, 2026

11:14

Shovevim - Seeing with Spiritual Eyes

3706

The Live-Giving Power of Torah

Feb 13, 2026

16:08

The Live-Giving Power of Torah

3707

Parshas Yisro, kibud Av

Feb 14, 2026

27:10

3708

Melachim I, perek 2 Adoniya's attempt

Feb 14, 2026

31:24

3709

Melachim I, perek 2, reward for Rus

Feb 14, 2026

31:44

3710

Shir Hashirim 4.16 middos of mercy, part 1

Feb 14, 2026

32:36

3711

Shir Hashirim 4.16 middah of mercy part 2

Feb 14, 2026

23:46

3712

Menachos 31-34 -Overview to sugya of Mezuzah

Feb 12, 2026

7:17

Menachos 31-34 -Overview to sugya of Mezuzah

3713

Menachos 33b-34a - Doorposts: Definitions

Feb 14, 2026

8:15

Menachos 33b-34a - Doorposts: Definitions

3714

Menachos 34b -Overview to sugya of Tefillin; Structure of 34b

Feb 14, 2026

7:06

Menachos 34b -Overview to sugya of Tefillin; Structure of 34b

3715

Late Night Mishmar With Rabbi Reisman: How Many Days Does It Take The Moon To Orbit The Earth Each Month?

Feb 14, 2026

16:33

Late Night Mishmar With Rabbi Reisman: How Many Days Does It Take The Moon To Orbit The Earth Each Month?

3716

Menachos 38

Feb 14, 2026

8:04

Menachos 38

3717

Machshava series: Ladies learning

Feb 14, 2026

15:00

3718

Menachos 35 Background and Structure

Feb 15, 2026

8:38

The Gemara allows us to observe as the Tefillin as we know them take form, one הלכה למשה מסיני at a time.

3719

Answering YUr Shailos

Feb 15, 2026

46:25

This transcript features a rabbi responding to diverse questions concerning Jewish law, communal standards, and spiritual life. He begins by debating whether winning a Torah scroll in a raffle fulfills the religious obligation to write one personally. The discussion then shifts to the permissibility of digital photo frames on the Sabbath and the complex history of the Manhattan eruv. Addressing broader theological concerns, the speaker explores divine providence as it relates to non-Jews and explains the spiritual advantages of praying in a formal synagogue rather than a home setting. He concludes with practical advice on maintaining religious focus amidst modern temptations and the protocol for handling interruptions during prayer. How do Rabbinic authorities apply ancient laws to modern technologies like digital screens? In what ways does communal environment influence the spiritual quality of religious practice? How does Jewish law navigate historical disputes regarding the definition of public spaces? Today • 2:02 AM write a podcast blurb for this audio with all the questions asked Welcome back to another weekly session of answering your questions, organized and arranged by Jonathan. In this episode, we explore a wide variety of halachic inquiries and philosophical reflections, ranging from modern technological challenges on Shabbat to the deep spiritual mechanics of repentance. This episode answers the following questions: • Does winning a Sefer Torah in a raffle fulfill the mitzvah? We provide a follow-up on whether winning a raffle qualifies as the mitzvah of writing a Sefer Torah, debating if it is more similar to inheriting one (which does not fulfill the mitzvah) or commissioning/buying one (which most hold does fulfill it). • Are digital photo frames and screens permitted on Shabbat? We discuss the use of screens in homes and shuls that display rotating photos, headlines, or sports scores, examining concerns like reading secular news on Shabbat and the halachic concept of Shevisas Kelim (resting of utensils). • What is the halachic status of the Manhattan Eruv? We dive into the complex history of the Manhattan Eruv, focusing on the debate over whether an area requires 600,000 residents to be considered a Reshus HaRabim (public domain) and Rav Moshe Feinstein’s influential rulings on the matter. • How does God’s influence (Hashgacha) affect non-Jews? Drawing on various opinions, we explore whether non-Jews are guided by general or individual providence and how they are judged based on their personal mission in society. • Is it preferable to daven in a shul if there is a house minyan on your block? We explain why davening in a shul is superior to a house minyan, citing reasons such as B'rov Am Hadras Melech (glory in a large crowd), the inherent sanctity of the building, and the presence of an Aron Kodesh. • How strictly should we follow the rule of Paska (not splitting verses)? We look at why we sometimes split verses in songs or Torah readings despite the general prohibition, noting that it is often permitted when there is no other viable option. • Does seeing the top of the Golden Dome require Keriah? We discuss whether seeing the dome on the Temple Mount from a distance—without seeing the base—obligates a person to tear their clothes in mourning for the Temple. • How do sins transform into merits through teshuva? We examine the profound concept that proper repentance can turn past transgressions into merits, including the idea that the drive to overcome sin can lead a person to a higher spiritual level than they would have otherwise reached. • Where should one light candles when staying in one hotel but eating in another? We address the logistics of lighting Shabbat and Chanukah candles for those away from home, determining whether the place of eating or the place of sleeping takes precedence. • What is the best way for teenagers to handle modern temptations? We share advice on avoiding temptation through filters and environment rather than just "fighting" it, while emphasizing the importance of not obsessing over past failures. • How should you signal someone to stop talking during sensitive parts of prayer? We offer practical tips for communicating the need for silence during Chazaras HaShatz or Kaddish without violating the prohibition against speaking. To understand the concept of avoiding obsession with sin, consider it like putting down a heavy load after crossing a puddle; if you keep rehashing your mistakes, you are still carrying the weight of the sin long after the moment has passed. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ten-minute-halacha/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

3720

Women in Shnayim Mikra

Feb 17, 2026

9:26

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3721

Mishloach Manos

Feb 19, 2026

12:42

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3722

The Shabaton Without a Minyan

Feb 19, 2026

29:53

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3723

Shmooze Parshas Terumah

Feb 19, 2026

23:02

Shmooze Parshas Terumah

3724

Does an Onein Say Baruch Sheim Kevod Malchuso L'olam Va'ed if He Says a Beracha

Feb 22, 2026

14:31

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3725

Marrying Somebody With The Same Name As Your Parent

Feb 22, 2026

13:29

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3726

Seudas Purim

Feb 23, 2026

10:52

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3727

Late Night Mishmar With Rabbi Reisman: If You Hire Someone To Do An Aveira For You, Are You Obligated To Pay Him?

Feb 24, 2026

15:22

Late Night Mishmar With Rabbi Reisman: If You Hire Someone To Do An Aveira For You, Are You Obligated To Pay Him?

3728

Late Night Mishmar With Rabbi Reisman: Are You Allowed To Make Images Of The Sun and Moon?

Feb 24, 2026

15:22

Late Night Mishmar With Rabbi Reisman: Are You Allowed To Make Images Of The Sun and Moon?

3729

Parshas Teruma: The Uniqueness of Shmone Esrei

Feb 24, 2026

43:43

Parshas Teruma: The Uniqueness of Shmone Esrei

3730

Menachos 39

Feb 24, 2026

10:34

Menachos 39

3731

Menachos 40

Feb 24, 2026

5:56

Menachos 40

3732

Menachos 41

Feb 24, 2026

11:46

Menachos 41

3733

Menachos 42

Feb 24, 2026

15:23

Menachos 42

3734

Menachos 43

Feb 24, 2026

10:39

Menachos 43

3735

Menachos 44

Feb 24, 2026

10:31

Menachos 44

3736

Menachos 45

Feb 24, 2026

12:44

Menachos 45

3737

Va'eira - Geulah: Don't Get Carried Away by Inspiration

Feb 3, 2026

9:18

Va'eira - Geulah: Don't Get Carried Away by Inspiration

3738

Terumah - Yidden Have the True Kavod

Feb 24, 2026

25:09

Terumah - Yidden Have the True Kavod

3739

Pre Purim Shmooze

Feb 25, 2026

26:28

Pre Purim Shmooze

3740

Faigeleh, The Soffer & The Holy Shinover

Feb 25, 2026

3:00

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3741

Melachim I perek 2 Yoav's attempted escape

Feb 28, 2026

28:28

3742

Melachim I perek 2 Yoav's kaparah

Feb 28, 2026

24:59

3743

Parshas Mishpatim, Omol HaTorah

Feb 28, 2026

22:35

3744

Ruach Chaim, what is the keva?

Feb 28, 2026

27:47

3745

Ruach Chaim, don't be a rasha

Feb 28, 2026

15:28

3746

Shir Hashirim 4.16 Hashem's middah of mercy

Feb 28, 2026

36:23

3747

Parshas Mishpatim - Omol HaTorah

Feb 28, 2026

22:35

3748

Halacha series: Shabbos - mistakes in the mevo

Feb 28, 2026

32:09

3749

Hilchos Talmud Torah 4.10 priority questions

Feb 28, 2026

29:07

3750

Hilchos Talmud Torah 4.9 sleeping in shul

Feb 28, 2026

14:04

3751

Ruach Chaim, don't be a rasha, part 2

Feb 28, 2026

16:42

3752

Pirkei Avos with the Maharal, interrupting life

Feb 28, 2026

23:20

3753

Melachim I, perek 2 Shimi's confinement

Feb 28, 2026

24:17

3754

Melachim I, perek 2 Shimi's mistake

Feb 28, 2026

29:19

3755

Parshas Terumah, home builders

Feb 28, 2026

19:26

3756

Pirkei Avos with the Maharal, forgetting Torah

Feb 28, 2026

25:01

3757

Shir hashirim 5.1 Hashem came

Feb 28, 2026

33:01

3758

Shir Hashirim 5.1 scent of ketores

Feb 28, 2026

29:55

3759

Shir Hashirim 5.1 eat my friends!

Feb 28, 2026

28:26

3760

Halacha series: Puirm - Megilla reading

Feb 28, 2026

34:40

3761

Tefillas Al Hanisim

Feb 28, 2026

39:59

3762

Machshava series - Kaballas HaTorah on Purim

Feb 28, 2026

24:01

3763

Menachos 46

Mar 1, 2026

11:56

Menachos 46

3764

Menachos 47

Mar 1, 2026

7:48

Menachos 47

3765

Menachos 48

Mar 1, 2026

11:27

Menachos 48

3766

Menachos 49

Mar 1, 2026

11:37

Menachos 49

3767

Menachos 50

Mar 1, 2026

12:52

Menachos 50

3768

Menachos 51

Mar 1, 2026

12:11

Menachos 51

3769

Menachos 52

Mar 1, 2026

10:26

Menachos 52

3770

Menachos 53

Mar 1, 2026

11:24

Menachos 53

3771

Menachos 54

Mar 1, 2026

11:45

Menachos 54

3772

Adar, Purim, Feeling at Home Again

Mar 1, 2026

1:08:25

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3773

Machshava series: Taanis Ester - fast of chizzuk

Mar 2, 2026

15:49

3774

Reb Shlomo On Purim

Mar 2, 2026

1:13:31

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3775

When ALL Strings Break

Mar 4, 2026

1:22

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3776

Shmooze Parshas Ki Sisa

Mar 5, 2026

24:31

Shmooze Parshas Ki Sisa

3777

Parshas Tetzave - the royal me'il

Mar 9, 2026

20:28

3778

Machshava series: Purim - gratitude arouses mercy

Mar 9, 2026

24:57

3779

Purim, personalities in the Megilla

Mar 9, 2026

43:34

3780

Purim - bechira or gezeira

Mar 9, 2026

55:31

3781

Purim, living the neis

Mar 9, 2026

44:21

3782

Purim, expressing simcha

Mar 9, 2026

45:56

3783

Parshas Ki Tisa, savior of Yisrael

Mar 9, 2026

31:15

3784

Lemikdasheich

Mar 11, 2026

7:40

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3785

Chizuk for the Seder and Connecting to Hashem Through Learning

Mar 12, 2026

49:31

Chizuk for the Seder and Connecting to Hashem Through Learning

3786

Pardes Shlomo Daily: Parshas Hachodesh

Mar 12, 2026

5:42

Pardes Shlomo Daily: Parshas Hachodesh

3787

Late Night Mishmar With Rabbi Reisman: Chakira - When Dayanim Witness Something, Are They The Eidem Or Do We Not Need Eidem In Such A Case?

Mar 12, 2026

16:57

Late Night Mishmar With Rabbi Reisman: Chakira - When Dayanim Witness Something, Are They The Eidem Or Do We Not Need Eidem In Such A Case?

3788

Purim - Keeping Our Head in Heaven

Mar 12, 2026

14:35

Purim - Keeping Our Head in Heaven

3789

Purim - The Power of Achdus

Mar 12, 2026

9:22

Purim - The Power of Achdus

3790

Purim - Revealing the Inner World

Mar 12, 2026

14:45

Purim - Revealing the Inner World

3791

Purim - Seeing the Bigger Picture

Mar 12, 2026

5:19

Purim - Seeing the Bigger Picture

3792

Purim - We Belong to Real Eternity

Mar 12, 2026

14:06

Purim - We Belong to Real Eternity

3793

Parshas HaChodesh - The Supernatural Koach of a Yid

Mar 12, 2026

10:58

Parshas HaChodesh - The Supernatural Koach of a Yid

3794

Parashat Tetzaveh - Common Megilla Mistakes

Feb 11, 2026

46:05

Parashat Tetzaveh - Common Megilla Mistakes

3795

Parshas Ki Tisa: Failure is a part of life

Feb 25, 2026

45:09

Parshas Ki Tisa: Failure is a part of life

3796

Inyanei Purim

Mar 2, 2026

59:29

Inyanei Purim

3797

Late Night Mishmar With Rabbi Reisman: Chakira - When Dayanim Witness Something, Are They The Eidem Or Do We Not Need Eidem In Such A Case?

Mar 4, 2026

16:57

Late Night Mishmar With Rabbi Reisman: Chakira - When Dayanim Witness Something, Are They The Eidem Or Do We Not Need Eidem In Such A Case?

3798

The Murderous Leopard

Mar 12, 2026

13:23

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3799

Iyun Tefillah Shiur - Pesach

Mar 13, 2026

15:54

Iyun Tefillah Shiur - Pesach

3800

Pre-Pesach Q&A for Bochrim

Mar 13, 2026

42:19

Pre-Pesach Q&A for Bochrim

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