Rabbi Chaim Schapiro

Smicha Shiurim

Religion EN ↓ 13 episodes

Experience clear, in-depth Halacha with Rabbi Chaim Schapiro. Rav of Congregation Levi Yitzchak, Menahel of Yeshiva Tomchei Temimim Lubavitch in Morristown, and head of the Rabbinical College of America’s prestigious Smicha program, Rabbi Schapiro brings exceptional clarity and depth to every shiur. In this engaging series on Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh Deah, the laws of Basar Bechalav, Taaruvos, and Melicha are presented with precision, clarity, and real understanding. We thank Rabbi Schapiro for allowing these shiurim to be recorded and shared with the public. For comments and feedback: smicha.shi...

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Rabbi Chaim Schapiro

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May 11, 2026

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Episodes

The Mystery Pots | Basar Bechalav | Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De’ah | 92:2 11.05.2026

If issur fell into one pot, how can a second pot help save it? This Shiur covers Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De’ah, Basar Bechalav, Siman 92, Se’if 2. The episode starts off in middle of Se’if 2.

Time Sensitive | Basar Bechalav | Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De’ah | 92:1–2 08.05.2026

How can you save a piece of meat that came into contact with milk? This Shiur explores the fascinating discussion of a piece of meat protruding from a pot while part of it remains submerged in the liquid. If the exposed section comes into contact with milk, does it combine with the rest of the pot to help nullify the milk, or is it viewed as an independent entity that must contain its own sixty ti...

Salted Meat | Basar Bechalav | Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De’ah | 91:5–8 04.05.2026

When can cold milk make cold meat treif? Salt can cause the transfer of taste between foods, similar to heat, but only under specific conditions, leading to complex halachic questions when salted meat and dairy come into contact. The key issues—such as when salt creates a halachic status of heat, how much taste is transferred, which foods are affected, and to what extent—are subject to dispute amo...

Steaming Hot Coffee | Basar Bechalav | Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De’ah | 91:4 06.11.2025

What is the best way to make coffee on Shabbos? If a hot piece of meat is placed on cold cheese, what is the Halacha? Join us as we explore the laws of Tatah Gavar and how they apply in practical cases. This Shiur covers Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De’ah, Basar Bechalav, Siman 91, Se’if 4.

Ice Cold Coke | Basar Bechalav | Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De’ah | 91:1–3 29.10.2025

Can you have a cold drink in a non-Jewish lounge? This Shiur begins a new Siman and launches a broader discussion spanning multiple Simanim and the laws of Taaruvos, centered on mixtures of meat and milk. Discover when and how mixtures become prohibited—through substance or taste—and the key principles that shape their halachic status. This Shiur covers Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De’ah, Basar Bechalav,...

The Knife & The Udder | Basar Bechalav | Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De’ah | 89:4; 90:1–4 27.10.2025

The udder of a kosher animal presents a complex halachic case. Although it is classified as meat, it contains milk, raising important questions regarding the prohibition of Basar Bechalav. While it may be permitted after proper removal of the milk in accordance with halachic guidelines, differing opinions, customs, and distinctions between Biblical and Rabbinic prohibitions make the practical laws...

Basar Bechalav | Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De’ah | 89:1–3 23.10.2025

This Shiur covers Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De’ah, Basar Bechalav, Siman 89, Se’ifim 1–3. Timestamp: 30:21 - se’if 3

Basar Bechalav | Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De’ah | 87:6–10 17.09.2025

This Shiur covers Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De’ah, Basar Bechalav, Siman 87, Se’ifim 6–10. The episode starts off in middle of Se’if 6.

Basar Bechalav | Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De’ah | 87:3–6 15.09.2025

This Shiur covers Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De’ah, Basar Bechalav, Siman 87, Se’ifim 3–6.

Basar Bechalav | Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De’ah | 87:1–3 10.09.2025

This Shiur covers Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De’ah, Basar Bechalav, Siman 87, Se’ifim 1–3.

Introduction to Basar Bechalav | Part 3 08.09.2025

Introduction to all the poskim encountered when learning Shulchan Aruch.

Introduction to Basar Bechalav | Chullin 108a–109a | Part 2 07.09.2025

Dive into Mesechtas Chullin 108a–109a with a clear, in-depth analysis, exploring the origins and halachic foundations of Basar Bechalav (the prohibition of mixing meat and milk). This serves as an introduction to its laws in Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De’ah.

Introduction to Basar Bechalav | Chullin 108a–109a | Part 1 03.09.2025

Dive into Mesechtas Chullin 108a–109a with a clear, in-depth analysis, exploring the origins and halachic foundations of Basar Bechalav (the prohibition of mixing meat and milk). This serves as an introduction to its laws in Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De’ah.

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