Beachwood Kehilla Dvar Halacha

#1433 - 10.25.26 (PM) 26.10.2026 6:12 ↓

We discuss the Bracha made on smelling Nutmeg, Cinnamon, and cloves (and coffee).

#1432 - 10.25.26 (AM) 25.10.2026 3:45 ↓

We discuss Borei Minei Besamim as the SheHaKol of aromas/fragrances.

#1431 - 10.22.26 23.10.2026 6:04 ↓

We discuss the order from Brachot when a fruit is taken both for its aroma and to eat.

#1430 - 10.21.26 22.10.2026 5:47 ↓

We discuss the fascinating Halachic properties of Mosk.

#1429 - 10.20.26 21.10.2026 5:08 ↓

We continue to discuss what is considered a tree and which would demand the Bracha of Borei Atzei Besamim.

#1428 - 10.19.26 20.10.2026 4:26 ↓

We discuss what is considered a tree for the purpose of making the Bracha of Borei Atzei Besamim.

#1427 - 10.18.26 (PM) 19.10.2026 5:36 ↓

We introduce the concept of a Birkat HaReiach.

#1426 - 10.18.26 (AM) 18.10.2026 4:23 ↓

We continue with more situations where there is a clash between a potential needless Bracha and a Halachic violation.

#1425 - 10.14.26 15.10.2026 5:30 ↓

We discuss situations where we have a clash between a potential needless Bracha and another Halachic concern.

#1424 - 10.13.26 14.10.2026 6:05 ↓

We discuss situations when a person may be able to create a need for more Brachot.

#1423 - 10.12.26 13.10.2026 6:20 ↓

We discuss situations where Brachot before a bread meal may be considered needed.

#1422 - 10.11.26 12.10.2026 8:33 ↓

We discuss answering Amen to needless Brachot.

#1421 - 10.8.26 09.10.2026 5:35 ↓

We discuss how, while it may only be a Rabbinic prohibition to make a needless Bracha, it is considered to be a severe Rabbinic prohibition.

#1420 - 10.7.26 08.10.2026 6:37 ↓

We continue to discuss the issues involved in making a needless Bracha.

#1419 - 10.6.26 07.10.2026 7:37 ↓

We discuss different ways that one could, Chas V'Shalom, violate the prohibition of taking Hashem's name in vain.

#1418 - 10.5.26 06.10.2026 4:58 ↓

We begin to discuss the many issues created by making a needless Bracha.

#1417 - 10.1.26 02.10.2026 5:17 ↓

We continue to discuss a Sukkah on top of another Sukkah.

#1416 - 9.24.26 25.09.2026 5:22 ↓

We begin a discussion of a Sukkah that is placed on top of another Sukkah.

#1415 - 9.23.26 24.09.2026 5:42 ↓

We continue to discuss the potential problems with hanging decorations or other things from the Schach of the Sukkah.

#1414 - 9.22.26 23.09.2026 7:55 ↓

We go back to discussing hanging something from the Schach in the Sukkah. We discuss the width of such an item and when it becomes problematic.

#1413 - 9.17.26 19.09.2026 5:40 ↓

We discuss the possibility of going into detail about a given sin even in the public Viduy.

#1412 - 9.16.26 17.09.2026 5:09 ↓

We begin a discussion regarding Viduy at Mincha of Erev Yom Kippur.

#1411 - 9.15.26 16.09.2026 4:17 ↓

We continue to discuss someone who is sitting Shiva leading up to Yom Kippur and their use of the Mikva.

#1410 - 9.14.26 15.09.2026 8:27 ↓

We briefly discuss Tzom Gedalia and then discuss someone who is sitting Shiva and would like to go to the Mikva on Erev Yom Kippur.

#1409 - 9.10.26 11.09.2026 5:46 ↓

We discuss cases where a person only hears a partial Tekiya of Mitzvah.