Dirshu Mishnah Berurah

MB 284.5 - 284.7 - Reading Haftorah With the Appointed Reader | When Av Harachamim and Prayer for Departed is Said 01.12.2024 22:33 ↓

We discuss the importance of paying attention to the reading of Haftorah. We then turn to the customs of saying Av Harachamim and prayer for departed souls following the reading of the Torah - when these prayers should and should not be said.

MB 284.1 - 284.4 - The Blessings of the Haftorah 28.11.2024 22:41 ↓

We discuss the blessings made on the haftorah.

MB 282.5 - 283 - Additional Laws of Maftir and Why Only One Sefer Torah on Shabbat 27.11.2024 17:40 ↓

We explore further laws of saying maftir on Shabbat and why we only take one sefer Torah from the Aron on Shabbat.

MB 282.4 - How Many Call-Ups, Maftir, and Kaddish 26.11.2024 24:37 ↓

We examine the number of required call-ups to the Torah, on each day, who can say maftir, and when kaddish is said - which usually separates from the required number of call-ups and maftir.

MB 282.1 - 282.3 - Woman and Children Getting Called to the Torah 25.11.2024 31:32 ↓

We discuss whether women and children can be called to the Torah on Shabbat

MB 280 - 281 - Marital Relations on Shabbat and Singing During Shabbat Shacharit 24.11.2024 22:49 ↓

We discuss the mitzvah of marital relations on Shabbat and the following siman discusses singing during Shabbat davening.

MB 279.3 - 279.7 - When is It Permissible to Move an Extinguished Candle on Shabbat 23.11.2024 27:03 ↓

We explore cases where it is permissible to move a candlestick after the flame has gone out on Shabbat.

MB 279.1 - 279.2 - Moving the Candlesticks After the Flame Has Gone Out 22.11.2024 16:35 ↓

We examine whether you can move the candlesticks on Shabbat when the flame has gone out.

MB 277.4 - 278 - Covering and Extinguishing a Candle for A Sick Person On Shabbat 21.11.2024 19:31 ↓

We discuss the covering of a candle and extinguishing a flame for the needs of a sick person on Shabbat.

MB 277.3 - Moving the Candlestick Tray 20.11.2024 22:59 ↓

We look at when it is possible to move the candlestick tray when candles need to be moved.

MB 277.1 - 277.2 - Opening or Closing a Door or Window in Front of a Flame 19.11.2024 25:59 ↓

We examine when opening or closing a door or window in front of a candle might extinguish or raise the flame on Shabbat.

MB 276.4 - 276.5 - Benefiting from A Candle, Heat, or Air Conditioning by the Actions of a Non-Jew 19.11.2024 21:47 ↓

We continue our discussion of a Jew benefiting from the actions of non-Jew in regards extra candles, heat or air conditioning on Shabbat.

MB 276.3 - Non-Jewish Home and Hotel Workers on Shabbat 18.11.2024 15:40 ↓

We explore where Shabbat work performed by a non-Jew at home or in a hotel can be utilised by a Jew.

MB 276.1b - 276.2 - A Jew Benefitting from a Light Lit by a Non-Jew on Shabbat 17.11.2024 26:19 ↓

We discuss when a Jew is permitted to derive benefit from a light lit by a non-Jew on Shabbat.

MB 276.1a - A Non-Jew Turning on a Light For a Jew on Shabbat 15.11.2024 15:15 ↓

We investigate whether a non-Jew is allowed to turn on a light for a Jew on Shabbat

MB 275.6 - 275.12 - Those Who Can Read and Work By Shabbat Candles 14.11.2024 22:12 ↓

We discover those activities and people who are allowed to work by the light of Shabbat candles

MB 275.1 - 275.5 - Reading By Shabbat Candles 13.11.2024 31:05 ↓

We examine the prohibition of reading next to Shabbat candles where there is a danger that he will come to move the wick to increase light and visibility of what he is reading.

MB 274 - The Requirement for Two Loaves of Bread at Each Shabbat Meal 12.11.2024 18:22 ↓

We investigate the requirement to have two complete loaves of bread at each of the meals on Shabbat.

MB 273.5b - 273.7 - Wine, Fruit, or Beer As The Meal for Shabbat 11.11.2024 17:53 ↓

We examine whether wine, beer, or fruit can form the basis of the Shabbat meal and be considered kiddush said in the place of the meal.

MB 273.4 - 273.5a - Making Kiddush for Someone Else 11.11.2024 18:54 ↓

We explore the requirements for making kiddush for someone else.

MB 273.2 - 273.3 - Definition of Kiddush In The Place of One's Meal 10.11.2024 13:51 ↓

We more fully define what kiddush in the place of one's meal means.

MB 272.10 - 273.1 - Blessing on Kiddush Wine Exempts A Further Bracha During the Meal | Kiddush at the Place of Ones Meal 10.11.2024 17:01 ↓

We conclude Simon 272 with the halacha that the blessing made on wine during kiddush exempts a further blessing on wine during the meal. We start our investigation of the obligation to make kiddush in the very place of the Shabbat meal.

MB 272.9 - Using Bread, Beer, or Whisky for Kiddush 08.11.2024 21:55 ↓

We investigate whether it is acceptable or desirable to use bread, beer, or whisky to make kiddush.

MB 272.4 - 272.8 - Using White Wine, Raisin Wine and Cooked Wine for Kiddush 07.11.2024 22:59 ↓

With a preference for red wine, we examine the use of alternatives: white wine, raisin wine, and cooked wine for kiddush.

MB 272.1 - 272.3 Using Foul Smelling Wine for Kiddush 05.11.2024 16:03 ↓

We discuss the use of sub-optimal and foul smelling wine for kiddush - whether this is allowed or desirable.