Rabbi Eli Markowitz

12 Minute Halacha

Religion EN ↓ 441 episodes

We all try to dedicate time for learning Torah. Many people attend Daf Yomi, have a chavrusa, etc. Yet, most people find it difficult to learn Halacha in a consistent and clear way. We either spend too much time on one subject or try to breeze through a summary of all the laws in a few minutes. Neither of these approaches work. The concept of 12 Minute Halacha Daily (Monday through Friday) is to spend one hour a week learning Halacha from the sources all the way through the contemporary poskim and applications. This can be listened to while driving, sitting down with the sefer, or even while t...

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Rabbi Eli Markowitz

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Religion

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Latest episode

Mar 23, 2026

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Episodes

Cheilek 2 Klal 2h Introduction to Hatmana 13.05.2020

A whole perek dedicated to Hatmana on shabbos. Can't even do it on Friday? Two different concerns or one? Preview of some practical relevant questions See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Cheilek 2 Klal 2g Food heated incorrectly for shabbos 12.05.2020

Leaving a blech on all week.. Chumra for 3 day Yom Tov, The question of setting up a coffee machine on a timer, eating food that was improperly warmed up for shabbos... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Cheilek 2 Klal 2f Ovens, Hot Plates, Warming Drawers 11.05.2020

Other applications of the "Blech" Ovens, Croc Pots, Warming Drawers, Sous Vide, Urns See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Cheilek 2 Klal 2e What's with the Blech? 08.05.2020

Quick review of the level of cooking necessary to avoid concerns of raising the temperature, What if I put a raw piece of Meat in chulent right before Shabbos? Are our ovens different? Covering the flame or the knobs? What's the purpose of the "Blech"? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Cheilek 2 Klal 2d Warming up food for Shabbos 07.05.2020

If there's no issue of Shevisas Keilim, what's the concern? Several factors that mitigate the risk of violating shabbos. The machloikes throughout the generations regarding how to understand the Mishna. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Cheilek 2 Klal 2c Shabbos Clocks 06.05.2020

The Shabbos clock debate. The swimming pool cover shaila. Digital picture frames, alarm Clocks. Marois Ayin. The opinion of Rav Moishe Feinstein ztl. Various applications of these halachos... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Cheilek 2 Klal 2b Pushing the button before shabbos 05.05.2020

Why would noisy machinery be problematic? Sprinkler system, Air Conditioners, Lights, Dish Washers, The IDF soldier doing laundry going into shabbos. An introduction to the Shabbos Clock discussion See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Cheilek 2 Klal 2a Shevisas Keilim 04.05.2020

Can my food finish cooking on shabbos? Setting traps on Friday. How did Beis Shammai eat Chulent (Yapchik?) ? The opinion of Beis Hillel. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Cheilek 2 Klal 1J concluding halachos of shabbos Prep 01.05.2020

Shaving on Friday, cutting nails, Tzavah of Rav Yehuda Hachossid, Davening mincha early, Checking your pockets, Emptying your pockets from the week. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Cheilek 2 Klal 1I Fasting on Friday. Bathing on Friday 30.04.2020

Fasting on Friday. Recommended? What if someone has yahrtzeit? Asara Bteves that falls out on Friday. Bathing on Friday. Mikva. Tisha Kabin.... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Cheilek 2 Klal 1h Eating on Friday 29.04.2020

Two conflicting sources in the gemara.. Three reasons to avoid hosting excessive meals on Friday. Can one eat a meal right before Shabbos? The Hospitality spread at the Hotel Programs.. "Pre-shabbos Kiddush", yay or nay? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Cheilek 2 Klal 1g Traveling on Friday 28.04.2020

Considerations when traveling on Friday.. Should one spend more $$$ for an earlier flight? The reason behind the issue of distant travel on Friday. Practical today? Surprising the in-laws right before shabbos... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Cheilek 2 Klal 1f Working on Friday afternoon? 27.04.2020

The reason behind this prohibition of working on Friday afternoon.. What time should one stop working? Which work is included? Various heteirim... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Cheilek 2 Klal 1e Pas Yisroel on Shabbos? 24.04.2020

The custom of baking challah for shabbos.. What if store bought tastes better? What if it's too stressful? The concept of only eating pas Yisroel on Shabbos. Oreo's, pie crusts, wraps, etc. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Cheilek 2 Klal 1d Show me the money 23.04.2020

How much can I "bill" God for shabbos expenditures? How does this align with other principles of chazal: overspending, relying on charity.. Would supporting a local Eruv be included in shabbos expenses? What about hiring cleaning help? A/C? Jacking up the prices on Mitzvah items because people are spending on God's account anyways... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Cheilek 2 Klal 1c Shabbos Prep done right 22.04.2020

Waking up early Friday morning. Should one miss Davening with a Minyan inorder to go shopping? Does refrigeration change the application of this halacha? The priceless advice of the Sefer Chassidim. Shabbos expenditures See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Cheilek 2 Klal 1b Every day has a cheilek of Shabbos. 21.04.2020

Waiting for Shabbos to open the new bottle of Scotch. Making Havdala on Tuesday. The fascinating halacha regarding a fellow who doesn't know when shabbos is... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Cheilek 2 Klal 1a Remembering Shabbos Every Day 20.04.2020

A day to refocus, a day of Rest... Mentioning shabbos when writing a Get, Kesuba, regular everyday conversation... Shir Shel Yom, Sheish Zechiros, Saving the good food for shabbos See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Cheilek 2 Klal 130f What's the preferred wine for the Seder? 03.04.2020

Red or white? Grape juice? Cold brew coffee? Mevushal? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Cheilek 2 Klal 130e How quickly do I need to eat my Matzah? Wine? 03.04.2020

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Cheilek 2 Klal 130d How much Matzah do I need to eat? 01.04.2020

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Cheilek 2 Klal 130c Hand vs Machine Matzah 31.03.2020

Why would someone only eat Shmura Matzah, Shmura Matzah meal on Pesach? The discussion regarding hand Matzah vs Machine Matzah. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Cheilek 2 Klal 130b Shmura Matzah 31.03.2020

The obligation to eat Matzah the first night of Pesach. What's the difference between Shmura Matzah and regular Matzah? Can one use standard Matzah for the Seder? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Cheilek 2 Klal 130a What's on your Seder menu 27.03.2020

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Cheilek 2 Klal 125j Conclusion regarding Kashering Dishwashers 26.03.2020

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