Yosef Muchnik

Shulchan Aruch Harav (Jewish Law) - 5 minutes daily

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A daily broadcast of the Code of Jewish Law by the founder of Chabad, Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi. Each daily class is 5 minutes long, explained in English, includes both the law and the rationale. The class is delivered by Rabbi Yosef Muchnik

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Yosef Muchnik

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May one sit within four cubits of one praying the Amidah? What’s the law if one was already sitting and someone began Davening next to him? 30.11.2022 5:33

If one can read hebrew but doesn’t understand it, should they still pray in hebrew? 29.11.2022 5:13

If one whispers Shemona Esra so quietly that even he can’t hear, does it count? May one daven in any language? Why is the law different when praying alone? 28.11.2022 5:33

Do the words of Amidah have to be said audibly? What’s considered too low and what too loud? Why? When May one pray aloud? Why? 27.11.2022 5:05

During what part of Shemona Esra is concentration an indispensable requirement? What should one train themselves to do throughout all the blessings? Why? 25.11.2022 5:32

Tips to offset the affect of the wine. Our wines. Looking over unusual prayers. 24.11.2022 5:37

Can you daven if your tipsy? Intoxicated? When does it count? Can you say blessings? 23.11.2022 5:07

The ways in which our prayers must mimic the sacrifices. Is it good to expect your prayers to be answered because you concentrated well? 22.11.2022 5:06

What to ponder before prayer. Why can’t you kiss your young children in Shul? Prayer in place with a disturbance. How to make sure you don’t view prayer as a burden to dispense with. 21.11.2022 5:41

Why is it so important to think about what you’re saying when Davening? What mental picture should one create? Why are your thoughts so important? 20.11.2022 5:30

Avoiding distractions during Davening 17.11.2022 5:02

One should one do if one must yawn during Shemona Esra? What does it say about one who burbs intentionally? 16.11.2022 5:09

Concentration during Shemona Esra. What items are forbidden to held 15.11.2022 5:18

Three steps before Amidah. Should one look upward during Amidah? Before? How should one hold one’s hands during Shemona Esra? Why? 14.11.2022 5:24

Is it ok to pray in the presence of idolatrous images? Why do we pray Amidah with our feet together? If you didn’t, does it count? 13.11.2022 5:10

Can an elderly person daven Shemona Esra while sitting? A sick person while lying down? Why can’t one lean on something during Shemona Esra? 11.11.2022 5:17

Can you daven Shemona Esra sitting down while on a journey? What are the options? What’s the best course of action? 10.11.2022 5:31

Laws of Davening on the road 09.11.2022 5:04

Facing South or North to gain wisdom or wealth! What to do while Davening in a minyan? Why one Sage faced West. Is any direction ok? What if one started and was not facing East? 08.11.2022 5:11

Latitude and Longitude 07.11.2022 5:45

Why is it forbidden to stand on the site of the Holy Temple even today? Does a synagogue have to face Jerusalem? 06.11.2022 5:26

What direction to face when Davening Amidah; outside of Israel, in Israel, in Jerusalem, opposite the site of the Holy of Holies. The reason and source. 03.11.2022 5:34

If one is involved in Tzarchei Tzibur (communal needs), does he need to stop his activities to pray? If he missed a prayer due to his involvement must he compensate for it? 01.11.2022 5:11

What is the meaning of “Kovid Rosh”? What is the correct frame of mind to be in for prayer? Why? What form of study is appropriate before Davening? 31.10.2022 5:17

What is one required to do before and after Davening? Why? Why is it proper to look into a Prayer Book even if one knows the prayers by heart? 30.10.2022 5:20