Rabbi Gershon Schaffel's Shiurim

Restrictions After Tisha B’Av When Tisha B’Av Falls on Thursday 10.07.2026 37:20 ↓

What Tisha B'Av falls on Thursday, when do the Nine Days restrictions end? Sources can be found here .

Setting a Coffee Maker to Brew Coffee on Shabbos 26.06.2026 43:22 ↓

May one prepare their coffee maker before Shabbos so that it turns on and brews a fresh pot of coffee on Shabbos? Sources can be found here .

Setting a Sprinkler Timer to Turn On On Shabbos 19.06.2026 44:42 ↓

Is it permitted to set a timer so that one's sprinkler turns on on Shabbos? Sources can be found here . 

Returning A Lost Object That is Insured 15.05.2026 39:45 ↓

Is one obligated to return a lost object that is insured? Sources can be found here .

Paying an Employee With a Credit Card - ביומו תתן שכרו 08.05.2026 45:19 ↓

Does one fulfill the mitzvah of ביומו תתן שכרו if one pays with a credit card? Sources can be found here .

Listening to Music the Night of Lag Ba'Omer 01.05.2026 33:37 ↓

Is it permitted to listen to music the night of Lag Ba'Omer? Sources can be found here .

Deviating from the Tzibbur 24.04.2026 46:23 ↓

To what degree is one obligated to conform with the minhagim of the tzibbur? Sources can be found here .

Keilim Used to Cook Chometz on Pesach 20.03.2026 35:33 ↓

If keilim were used to cook chometz on Pesach, is it necessary to kasher them? Sources can be found here .

The Prohibition Against Anger 13.03.2026 44:29 ↓

Is it prohibited to feel angry? What should one do who is consumed with anger? Sources can be found here .

Mishloach Manos Questions part 2 27.02.2026 48:52 ↓

Can one send mishloach manos before Purim? What is the reason we send mishloach manos? Does one have to send them via a shaliach? Sources can be found here .