12 Minute Halacha

What material should the tzitzis strings be made of? Why are the typical strings made out of wool? Do wool strings always work to fulfill the Mitzvah? Color of the begged; Colorful Tallis, black stripes, blue stripes. yellow stripes? Basketball Jersey tzitzis. Would wearing Techeiles be a problem of having different color strings than the tallis? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out infor...

The $300 decision. What does placing an Atarah on a Tallis have to do with the building of the Mishkan? The source for wearing an atarah, Differences between chassidim, lubavitchers, classic minhag klal yisroel. Cloth Atarah vs. Silver. The benefit of wearing V-Neck Tzitzis. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Various types of clothing that have four corners yet we don't/shouldn't put tzitzis on it. Should we? Simchas Torah extra large tallis. Scarf Tallis, Blankets, Throws, Towels, Zip-Up sweaters, Sweater with zippers on two sides, Suit Jackets, Bekishes, Frocks. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Translating the minimum size for begged of tzitzis into practical terms. Is size 24 required? What about shorter people. Discussion regarding V-Neck tzitzis. The age for children to start wearing tzitzis. Can they wear small children's size tzitzis? All the different permutations in halacha regarding size requirements. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Concluding thoughts on the requirement to have enjoyment from the begged of tzitzis. Wool vs cotton, playing ball, IDF training in extreme temperature. Why we don't perform Kriah. What's the minimum size begged for tzitzis. If our typical pair of tzitzis doesn't cover anything how are we yotzeh? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Why do we assume our modern day tzitzis/tallis functions as clothing? Wouldn't it be preferable to wear tzitzis as an undershirt? If one is not getting benefit from the begged, or even worse it makes him uncomfortable, is it really necessary to still wear tzitzis? Playing ball, exercising, sitting in the sun. Why do most poskim assume we don't perform Kriah (for the loss of a parent) on our tallis...

The Psak of Rav Nachum Rabinovitz Shlita regarding mesh tzitzis. The status of undershirt tzitzis: How far up does the slit have to go to create four corners? Does a frock require tzitzis? The hole for your arms, is that considered closed or open? Is an undershirt considered a begged if it's only worn to protect your shirt from perspiration? Does one tear Kriah for a parent on an undershirt? Is th...

Mesh Tzitzis Halacha Limaaseh. Several reasons to avoid. Can one make a Beracha on it? The argument that it's totally fine, and no different than regular bigdei tzitzis. not all Mesh Tzitzis were created equally. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Which materials are exempt from tzitzis. Why would leather be Pattur? The opinion of Rav Moishe Feinstein and the dissenting opinion of the Har Tzvi. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A trip to the tzitzis section @ your local Judaica store. Wool vs cotton tzitzis. Why would there be a reason specifically by Tzitzis to be machmir for all the opinions? Why did the Gra wear a cotton tallis Kattan? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Minhag of holding Tzitzis while reciting Krias Shma. Holding, transferring, Kissing and other minhagim. The proper time for putting on tzitzis. Is there an obligation at night? Kol Nidrei practices, if someone comes late.. When's the earliest time to put on Tallis? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Introduction to Hilchos tzitzis. If our typical clothing doesn't have 4 corners, shouldn't we be exempt from this Mitzvah? Why in fact do we go out of our way for this Mitzvah. Any specific reason to wear it by Krias Shma and Shmoneh Esrei? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Various Halachos of Tisha Bav Nidcheh. Who is exempt from fasting? Bris Milah that falls out on Tisheh Bav Nidcheh. What to use for Havdala on Tisheh Bav, The Minhag of avoiding Meat and wine even after the conclusion of Tisha Bav. Doing laundry for Children going to camp. Listening to music, shaving, etc. This year we are more meikel. Kol Hamisabel Al Yerushalayim, Zocheh Vroeh Bisimchasah See ac...

When does Tisha B'av start this year? When should one change their shoes on Motzei Shabbos? Wearing shabbos clothing during Eicha? Who is exempt from fasting? The definition of a Choleh. The Halachos of Havdala on Tisha B'av. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When Tisha Bav falls out on shabbos. What's the nature of this day. Refraining from Devarim Shebitzinah: Is there a heter for Leil Tevilah, Ba min Haderech, Shaar Kreivois? Learning Torah on Tisha Bav, eruv tisha bav, this shabbos: Communal learning. Hosting company: Hachnasas Orchim considerations, Kiruv situations. Friends that ALWAYS eat together. Attending a Kiddush, Sholom Zachor celebration....

Construction during the Nine Days. Hanging pictures. Planting, farming, lawn care. Minimizing business activity: Shopping, Food Shopping, Clothing, Shoes for Tisha Bav, Sale items. Cutting Nails: Manicures Pedicures. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bathing during the 9 days. Parallels between Aveilus and 9 days Halachos. Looking for heteirim during the 9 days as opposed to being lenient during Shiva. Are we considered "sensitive people"? Other considerations regarding showering. Erev Shabbos. Women preparing for Tevillas Mitzvah. Going swimming, is it permitted for exercise purposes? Are children included in this discussion? See acast.com/pr...

Various possible exceptions to the custom of prohibiting laundry during the 9 days. Spot Cleaning, Shiva Nikiem, Someone runs out of clean clothing. Uniforms, Designated work clothing, Scrubs, Does a traveler have to pack extra clothing to avoid the need for doing laundry? Bed-sheets: Hospitals, Hotels, Hosting Guests? Shoes: polishing vs. Shining? Shaitels: Washing, Blow-drying, Ironing. Is it pr...

Is it considered the "week of Tisha Bav" when the 9th of Av falls out on Shabbos. The prohibition of doing laundry during the 9 days. Wearing freshly laundered clothing. What's included? Starting a washing machine right before Rosh Chodesh. Drying clothing. Can one wash children's clothing? Adding to a permissible load? Clothing for Shabbos? Dry cleaning. How to make clothing considered no longer...

The reason one can eat meat & drink wine by a Siyum. What is considered a Siyum. Do you need a minyan? Do you have to say the Hadran? Someone who came late or left early, didn't hear the siyum. Who can partake? The hourly siyumim in certain restaurants; anything to rely on? Why some chassidim specifically look to make siyumim during the nine days. The custom of summer camps to arrange nightly...

The halachos of the nine days. Custom not to eat meat or drink wine during the nine days. Making Havdala on wine. Status of Grape Juice. Drinking Beer, Scotch Bourbon. What's included in custom not to eat meat? Chicken? Chicken Soup? Eggs fried in a Fleishig pan? Marinating Fish in wine. Several exceptions: Yoledes, Meinekes, children, lactose intolerant? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-...

Purchasing a home during the three weeks: Looking at houses, going into contract, escrow money, closing, moving into a new home. Is there a concept of limiting joy during the three weeks, or is that only a consideration during the 9 days? Various considerations to be lenient with home purchases. Going on trips and vacations. Avoiding danger: Spiritual danger that the Shulchan Aruch tells us to avo...

Going shopping during the three weeks, the reason not to say Shehechiyanu during the three weeks, If you didn't specifically put yourself in the situation, Pidyon Haben, Bris Mila for Sefardim and those that follow Minhag Hag'ra (Chaim-Berliners). New Fruit: The Challenge of finding seasonal fruit in today's market. Saying a shehechiyanu on a new suit, Shaitel. why people typically don't say this...

Summary of the opinions regarding music during the year. Vocals, Live Music, Wine being served, Wine events. Various Heteirim: Mitzvah, avoiding depression, recorded music. Why would the three weeks be different? Listening to Acapella Music, Kashrus Policy in Restaurants during the three weeks. Doni Gross "Kumzits in the Rain" type of music. Practicing music, playing for parnassah, Background musi...

Listening to music during the 3 weeks, Why isn't it brought down in Shulchan Aruch? Getting married during the three weeks, sheva Brachos, Bar Mitzvah, Vort celebrations, Listening to music all year round, attending concerts, Restaurants serving wine while playing music, Opening night BBQ at Pesach Hotels, Is recorded music included in this? Heter of Seudas Mitzvah? The connection to the three wee...