12 Minute Halacha

The minimum size requirement for a room to be obligated in Mezuzah. 3 different opinions regarding small closets. The shaila regarding many homes in Brooklyn. The Atrium in Monsey and it's Mezuzah situation... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Which rooms require a Mezuzah? Storage rooms: Walk-in closets, walk-in freezers, off-site storage, garages, Attic that's used only to store suitcases for camp.. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Does mezuah offer protection to one's home? Why do many people kiss the Mezuzah upon entering and leaving their homes? The story with the Chasam Sofer. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Can I check some Mezuzois in my house and assume the others are fine as well? Can a mashgiach in a restaurant check a handful of Kale and assume that the entire case of product is clean as well? Checking special production of vegetables (greenhouse grown, hydroponic, wash system) before giving hashgacha.... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What's the source for the need to check Mezuzois? Why do many specifically not get their Tefillin checked? Why don't we rely on the assumption that they're still good? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Chatzitza issues: bandages, casts, tupees, long hair, rings, watches, paint. Proper respect for Tefillin: drinking coffee while wearing Tefillin..  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Which arm should I put my Tefillin on? Why did kohanim not wear Tefillin Shel yad? The reason people cover their Tefillin with a sleeve. The new covers called kisuyad See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Kesher Shel Tefillin. Different types of kesharim. Proper placement of the kesher. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Proper place for Tefillin Shel Rosh. Using teffilin mirrors.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The proper place for the tefillin Shel yad. What to do for bar mitzvah boys, or those that can't put it in the proper place.. the various minhagim of wrapping Tefillin on the arm..  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Halachos of Retzuos (straps). Minimum length and width. Do the black markers that people use need a hechsher? Why do many people avoid the double black Retzuos? Why do some specifically purchase them? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Why the battim of Tefillin Shel rosh are different than the Shel Yad... Different hiddurim in Tefillin Battim. Are the $150 Tefillin really Kosher? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How can there be a machloikes regarding Tefillin? Did Rabbeinu Tam wear Rabbeinu Tam Tefillin? A discussion between Rav Moishe Feinstein ztl and the Lubavitcher Rebbe ztl See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Various types of Ksav. The unique requirement that Tefillin be written in order. The machloikes between Rashi and Rabbeinu Tam. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Why it's more important to invest in a good pair of Tefillin than on Tallis and mezuza. Different types of Ksav See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Borrowing someone's Tefillin. Long term solution? Overextended use of a shul's extra pair of Tefillin.. should one sit or stand while putting on Tefillin? The minhag of the Kloizenberger Rebbe See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When to make a new beracha on Tefillin. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hefsek See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The correct time to make the bracha on Tefillin. Brief discussion regarding lulav, succah, and putting on a Tallis. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The various minhagim regarding the number of Brachos to make on Tefillin. Why would a different bracha be necessary? 3 Brachos? Rav Soloveitchick's pshat in this sugya. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Why do many people walk into shul already wearing Tefillin, why do others put on tefillin when they're already in shul. Putting on Shel yad before the Shel Rosh even when it causes mavirin Al hamitzvos. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Halachos of Tefillin. The reason(s) we put on Tallis before Tefillin. When would Tefillin come before Tallis See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The prohibition of anointing one's body on Yom Kippur. May one out on deodorant? Can one eat/drink before havdala after Yom Kippur? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Really important discussion! Defining the prohibition of eating and drinking on Yom Kippur. What's this business of eating less than the shiur? When should/could a person eat on Yom Kippur? How one should properly take pills on Yom Kippur. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.