Kol Deracheha

In this episode we discuss some practical issues relating to kiddush. Can someone eat before kiddush? Does a woman recite or respond to she-hechiyyanu  in Yom Tov kiddush? Does prayer affect the ability to make kiddush for others? Full article available here: https://www.deracheha.org/kiddush-2-practical-issues/

In this episode we discuss the mitzva of kiddush, both on Shabbat and Yom Tov, at night and during the day. We discuss a woman's obligation, and also how  a couple should handle kiddush during

In this episode we discuss when a woman can discharge a man's mitzva obligations, and cases where she technically can, but maybe should not. Why would that be the case? Listen to find out, and gain insight into differences between birkat hamazon, kiddush and megilla. Read the full article here: https://www.deracheha.org/discharging-obligations-in-practice/

In this new podcast we go behind-the-scenes with Shayna Goldberg, Contributing Editor to Deracheha and author of the new book "What Do You Really Want?" In her conversation with Rachel, Shayna explains how the book came to be, how it relates to her work as an educator, and lessons she's learned from her years of teaching and providing halakhic guidance.  Learn more about the book here: https://kor...

In this episode we discuss how and when a person can discharge someone else's halachic obligation. Who can do this for whom, and what are the halachic mechanisms that allow this to work?  

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/