12 Minute Halacha

The prohibition of tashmish Hamitah on Yom Kippur. Do the typical Horchakos (passing things, sitting on same couch cushion, throwing to each other) apply on Yom Kippur? The question of Kvatter. The prohibition of bathing on Yom Kippur. What are some exceptions, washing for bread, birchas kohanim, refuah, etc. Can one use mouthwash? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Defining the prohibition of wearing shoes on Yom Kippur. If it's not made from leather does that mean it's automatically permitted? Crocs, Slides, Sneakers. Synthetic leather shoes: Maaris Ayin? Leather inserts/insoles? May a choleh or yoledes wear leather shoes? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Yom Kippur as a fast day. The source for the Chameishes Inuyim. Do all these prohibitions come with the punishment of Kares? Are they all prohibited Midoraisa or some are only Midirabanon? Is the prohibition of eating on Yom Kippur different than other things we can't eat? Is it better to stay home (in bed) all day to avoid breaking one's fast or should one go to shul and see what happens? The imp...

Lighting candles, Saying Shehechiyanu, Birchas Hayiladim, Tefillas Zakkah, Minhag to wear a Kittel? Shana Rishona? Wearing a Tallis, Making a bracha on Tallis after sunset, Kol Nidrei: Powerful thought from Shlomo Katz on Vows/Kol Nidrei https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdqxfQnv5FE See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Halachos of Erev Yom Kippur. The Mitzvah of Eating and drinking. Why would there be a Mitzvah to eat? How much should a person eat? Which foods should one avoid? Arizal vort on fixing aveiros of eating of the year. Why do we say an abridged Selichos (Ashkenazim)? Minhag of Gabbai Kiddush. Saying Vidui before the final meal on Erev Yom Kippur, should women say it as well? See acast.com/privacy for...

Are there any heteirim when it comes to Pas Yisroel during Aseres Yimei Teshuva? What's considered pas? Discussion regarding: Cereal, doughnuts, wraps, granola bard, pretzels, waffles, crepes, Ice Cream cones, crackers. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Why are we typically not machmir on Pas Yisroel all year round? Why do we customarily only consume pas yisroel during the Aseres Yimei Teshuva? Should one be machmir on other things: Cholov Yisroel, Yoshon, Etc.? Are children required to only eat Pas Yisroel during this time? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Minhag of doing Tashlich. Why do some specifically avoid this custom? Various minhagim: Throwing bread into the water, saying pesukim, shaking out one's clothing.. The minhag of not sleeping on Rosh Hashana. Day or even at night? What if someone will waste their day anyways? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dip the apple in the Honey. The minhag of not eating nuts on rosh Hashana: Salad with Slivered almonds, cashews, etc. Is peanut Butter included in this minhag? The minhag of avoiding sharp/bitter foods (vinegar). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Why do we eat all types of strange fruits/vegetables/fish heads? Can one add their own simanim? Is it necessary to eat all these exotic items (fish head)? The proper time to eat them. What comes first the apple or the pomegranate? Quick review of hilchos Brachos. Saying Yehi Ratzon with the Shem Hashem. Common misconception with the role of the shehechiyanu fruit on Rosh Hashana.... See acast.com/...

IS Rosh Hashana a day of Joy? Does Rosh Hashana break up Aveilus? Is one allowed to fast on Rosh Hashana? What should our overall mood be? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The requirements of a Shliach-Tzibbur/Chazzan/Ba'al Tefillah. Why are we more concerned for this specifically during the Yomim Noraim? The importance of Dikduk. Replacing last year's Chazzan, when is it allowed? Why are we typically not (totally) makpid for this list? The need to be representing what the Tzibur wants. Avoiding tircha tzibbura. Nice davening vs. a concert. See acast.com/privacy for...

The custom of doing Hataras Nedarim. Why is this done before Rosh Hashana? Why don't we simply rely on Kol Nidrei? Are women included in this Minhag? Can two brothers sit together on a beis din for this? Can this be done at night? Can many people say it at the same time? Do you have to specify known vows? Is it preferable to recite it in English? Why doesn't the proclamation from last year work fo...

Halachos and Minhagim of Erev Rosh Hashana. Saying Tachanun by Selichos on erev Rosh Hashana. Why isn't Shofar blown in shul. The minhag to fast on erev rosh hashana, is it required? Until Mincha? Chatzos? What if a person won't be able to daven/learn properly if they fast? Taking a haircut likovoid Yom Hadin. Visiting the cemetary, who are we praying to? Going to the Mikva, Would a shower suffice...

Are children obligated to say selichos? Is there a Minhag for women to recite selichos? Should one stand during the entire recitation of selichos, does one need to stand every time the Aron-Kodesh is open? The significance of the 13 Middos Harachamim, why we need to recite it as part of Klal Yisroel. Do we skip tachanun when there's a Bris Milah taking place in shul after selichos? What if a Choss...

Praying to angels. Visiting the cemetery, kivrei tzaddikim, Who are you praying to? Asking the angels to bless us. Singing Barchuni Lishalom Friday night. Saying that the deceased should be a Gitteh Beiter by a levaya. Should one say birchas hatorah prior to reciting selichos? Saying an abridged version of selichos when necessary? Wearing a tallis? Should the shliach tzibbur wear his own or borrow...

The proper time for reciting selichos. How come we typically don't schedule Selichos for this time? Is it preferable to recite selichos at 1 am or 8 am. The reason for the minhag to schedule selichos on the first Motzei Shabbos at1 AM. What's wrong with the 10 PM selichos minyanim? What if it's the only one in town? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Minhag of reciting selichos during this time period. The source for saying communal selichos. Which day do we begin saying selichos? The various minhagim and the reason why ashkenazim start on a Motzei Shabbos. The proper time to say selichos. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Elul: Significance of this time period. Two additions to davening. The source for saying L'dovid Hahsem Ori during these days. https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/lecture.cfm/736949/dr-shnayer-leiman/reciting-l-dovid-hashem-ori-a-secret-history/ Why we blow Shofar in Chodesh Elul See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Why do we do Atifa on our tallis? How to properly perform it and the various customs. Can one wear a Tallis in the Bathroom, What about Kittelt, Gartel, Black Hat? What to do when tallis falls off, new Bracha? if taken off for a few minutes, when should a new Bracha be recited? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Does one make a bracha when wearing a friend's tallis? Using a shul tallis. What to do when the Chosson forgot to bring the Kiddushin ring to the wedding. Borrowing a tallis without permission. Using someone's property for mitzvah purposes. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

All about torn tzitzis strings. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Someone made tzitzis putting 5 strings on each corner instead of 4... The source for 4 tzitzis strings. How many strings should be Techeiles? The minimum length required for tzitzis strings, at what point will torn strings invalidate one's tzitzis? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tying tzitzis strings to the begged. Who is eligible to do the process? Can women put it together? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Process of making tzitzis. The different stages. What's called Lishmah? Does it have to be verbalized? Koach Gavra? Machine vs. Hand-made? The extra chumra of Niputz Lishma. The basic three different products available from Tzitzis manufacturers/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.