12 Minute Halacha

Nusach sefard vs Ashkenaz? Do women need to follow husband's nusach? Switching back and forth... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Where does nusach sefard come from? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Zalman Henna controversy. The Siddur yaavetz. Differences in dikduk See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Machzor or Siddur? The chasidei Ashkenazi, minhagim of the maharil. Influence of Kabbalah on our Siddur See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Masechta Soferim... Piyyutim added to the Siddur. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Why don't we have one nusach of the Siddur? What did they daven during the times of the beis Hamikdash? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The meaning of Pesukei Dzimra and the goal of saying it. Introduction to the various minhagim of nusach hatefilla See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Summary of the various considerations when breaking away from an existing shul. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Brief overview of "hasagas gevul" and how it relates to the breakaway Minyanim question See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Is there a mitzvah to build a new Shul? Small community (out of town) set-up vs the larger frum communities. The four considerations of the Radvaz See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bringing children to shul. Why yes? Why not? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Can one kiss their crying child in shul? What's the source of this discussion? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Can one have a conversation in shul? Fundraising? Forming friendships? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Entering a shul to enjoy the air conditioning or heat. Left your keys in shul? Using a shul as a shortcut. Does saying a passuk always help? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Introduction to the concept of Kavod Beis Hakneses See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Davening in a different direction than the shul. Walking outside when the tzibbur is davening. Various halachos of shul participation See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The House Minyanim in halacha See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Can one daven at a ballgame? Kotel plaza? Airport? Wedding Hall? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Where's the best place to daven? Shul? Yeshiva? Break room? Kosher Hot Dog stand at the ballgame? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Saying shalom Aleichem before davening. Greetings to an aveil. Phone calls before davening. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Eating before Davening. Can one drink water, coffee, Latte? If one is dieting, can he eat a protein bar before shachris? What if you can't concentrate without the morning snack? Halachos of eating in the morning prior to a fast day. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Why are there so many halachos of what can and can't be done prior to davening shachris? Can one drive to work and catch a minyan there or does one need to daven in their own city before traveling (long distance)? Exercising, showering, shaving, answering emails before davening. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The earliest time one can daven shachris. Can one daven before sunrise when not running to work (Sunday, legal holidays, kollel, retired)? Would contemporary times be different as we have clocks and calendars? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.