Kol Deracheha

In this special pre-Shavuot interview episode, we spoke to Rachel Sharansky Danziger about Torah, story-telling, immigration, Megillat Rut, Shavuot at the Kotel and more!

In the second episode in our podcast series we discuss whether men and women can combine to form a " zimmun. We also discuss  who can make a zimmun be-Shem, and the parameters for the text of zimmun. Deracheha's Zimmun cards are available here: https://www.deracheha.org/zimmun-card/ To read the full article: https://www.deracheha.org/zimmun-part-2/

In our first podcast on Zimmun we discuss the mitzva of zimmun, who is obligated in it, and under what circumstances women recite it. Full article with sources: https://www.deracheha.org/zimmun-part-1/ Women's Zimmun Card available here: https://www.deracheha.org/zimmun-card/  

In this interview, Rachel sat down with Devorah Katz of Pat Bamelach bakery in Efrat right before Pesach to talk about chametz, matza and more. Listen to find out what a bakery does with its sourdough starter on Pesach, and the surprising ways food brought people together during the coronavirus pandemic. (And lots more, like Deracheha's zimmun cards, the creative women of Pat Bamelach, and the Kat...

In this episode we discuss women's obligation in reclining at the seder and telling the story of the exodus from Egypt. Read the full article with sources here: https://www.deracheha.org/the-seder-part-2/

In this episode we discuss women's obligation at the Pesach seder. Are women obligated in  Pesach , matza and  maror ? In the four cups? In  Hallel ? Read the full article here: https://www.deracheha.org/the-seder-part-1  

In this episode we discuss the mitzvot of Purim - mishlo'ach manot, matanot la-evyonim and se'uda . Where do these obligations stem from, and what are women's obligations in them? (The topic of women and megilla reading will be addressed in the next podcast.)    

In this episode we discuss the four special Torah readings that precede Purim and Pesach Why do we read them and who must hear them? Are women obligated to hear Parashat Zachor ? Read the full article here:  https://www.deracheha.org/arba-parashiyot/

In this episode we discuss whether all women must fast on Yom Kippur and Tish'a Be-Av? What if a woman is pregnant, postpartum, or nursing? How do the laws of the two fast days differ? Read the full article here:  https://www.deracheha.org/exemption-from-major-fasts  

Must all Jewish women fast on the minor fast days? What if a woman is pregnant or breastfeeding? Postpartum or after pregnancy loss? Read Deracheha's full article here: https://www.deracheha.org/exemption-from-minor-fasts/

In this episode, the first in our series on fast days, we discuss when do we fast and why, including background on the fasts of Yom Kippur, Asarah Be-tevet, 17 Be-tammuz, Tisha Be-av, Tzom Gedalya and Ta'anit Esther. We also discuss the level of obligation on each fast day and who is obligated.  To read the full article, click here: https://www.deracheha.org/fast-days/

What other observances of Chanuka are special to women? Are women obligated to recite Hallel on Chanuka? Read the full article here: https://www.deracheha.org/chanuka-2-other-observances/

Does a woman light her own Chanuka candles? When does she light for others? Read the full article on our site here: https://www.deracheha.org/chanuka/

In this episode we discuss women's obligation in Birkat Ha-Mazon, and what questions the test of Birkat Ha-Mazon may raise for women.  Read the full article here (starting from obligation): https://www.deracheha.org/birkat-ha-mazon/

What is the mitzva of Birkat Ha-mazon? What is the reason for the mitzva, and what must be included? Read the full article on our site here: https://www.deracheha.org/birkat-ha-mazon/

What is the principle of  af hen hayu be-oto ha-nes ? When and how does it obligate women in  mitzvot ? Does it only apply to Chanukah, Purim and Pesach? Read the full article here: https://www.deracheha.org/af-hen/

In this episode we discuss simchat yom tov (rejoicing on a festival). What is the nature of this mitzva? What is a woman's obligation in it? Read the full article on our site here: https://www.deracheha.org/simchat-yom-tov/

In this episode we interview Dr. Deena Zimmerman, MD MPH IBCLC and yoetzet halacha, about nursing and fasting. We discuss what a nursing mother can expect if she fasts, how to prepare for the fast, and when a woman should consult with a halachic expert to decide whether she should fast.  Learn more here: https://www.deracheha.org/exemption-from-major-fasts/

In this episode we'll discuss who can blow shofar for whom on Rosh Hashanah, and specific issues that arise because of the difference in obligation between men and women. To read the full article, click here: https://www.deracheha.org/blowing-shofar/

In this episode we discuss the  mitzva of shofar on Rosh Hashana, whether women are obligated, and some practical issues that arise.  To read the full article on our site, click here: https://www.deracheha.org/the-mitzva-of-shofar/

In this episode we discuss the reasons we blow shofar in Elul, and whether women should make an effort to hear the shofar blown. To read the full article on our site, click here: https://www.deracheha.org/shofar-in-elul/

In this special bonus episode, we interview Elena Tal and Nina Tokayer about their careers and Kol Isha.  For more on Kol Isha (articles and podcasts) on Deracheha, click here https://www.deracheha.org/constants/#kol-isha Learn more about our guests: Elena Tal - https://www.elenatal.net/ Nina Tokayer (Yonina) - https://www.yoninamusic.com/

In this episode we discuss how contextual factors can affect the application of kol isha , and whether the halacha is different in a religious context. To read the full article, click here https://www.deracheha.org/kol-isha-3-in-context/  

In this episode we discuss men's and women's responsibilities with respect to kol isha, and whether a woman may freely listen to men sing, or sing herself. To read the full article, click here: https://www.deracheha.org/kol-isha-2-mutual-responsibility/

In this episode we discuss the halachic basis for the concept of Kol Isha . How does Halacha view song in general? What is of specific concern with kol isha ? When and to which type of voice does  kol isha  apply? To see the sources inside, click here https://www.deracheha.org/kol-isha-1-halachic-basis/