The Halacha Minute

Rabbi Ari Enkin
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Join us for a few minutes of halacha every week with Rabbi Ari Enkin, author of the 8 Volume "Dalet Amot of Halacha" series. In each podcast, Rabbi Enkin will present a brief but thorough review of an exciting halachic issue. Rabbi Enkin's clear and articulate presentations have been called "An education in halacha like no other."

Episodes

  1. Episode 7: What Kind of Candle Should You Use on Friday Night?

    01/22/2017

    Episode 7: What Kind of Candle Should You Use on Friday Night?

    Most people use wax candles when lighting on Friday night, but is this the optimal way to light Shabbat candles? Find out on the latest episode of The Halachic Minute with Rabbi Ari Enkin.

    3 min
  2. Episode 6: All About "Shalom Aleichem"

    01/15/2017

    Episode 6: All About "Shalom Aleichem"

    Everything you need to know about singing "Shalom Aleichem" on Friday nights! What is the origin of the custom of singing "Shalom Aleichem"? How many times should each line be recited, and why? How do we deal with the philosophical and halachic problem of praying to angels? Should one say "malachei hashareit" or "malachei hashalom"? This and more is explored - in under five minutes! - on The Halacha Minute with Rabbi Ari Enkin (www.rabbienkin.com).

    4 min
  3. Episode 5: Making Early Shabbat

    01/08/2017

    Episode 5: Making Early Shabbat

    Many people enjoy starting Shabbat early, particularly in the summer; indeed, the concept of "tosefet Shabbat" - adding time to Shabbat - is halachically mandated. However, making Shabbat before sunset includes numerous complications. Should you avoid making Shabbat early? How early is too early? What about mitzvot that must be done after nightfall, such as Kiddush, the Shabbat meal, Sefirat haOmer, and Tevilah? Join Rabbi Ari Enkin for a discussion of these and other pertinent issues.

    11 min
  4. Episode 4: A Husband's Role In Childbirth

    12/25/2016

    Episode 4: A Husband's Role In Childbirth

    What is permissible and forbidden for a husband to do when his wife is in labor? Rabbi Ari Enkin provides the answer.

    4 min
  5. Episode 3: Kashering New Pots

    12/19/2016

    Episode 3: Kashering New Pots

    Rabbi Ari Enkin explores the fascinating question of whether there is a Halachic requirement to kasher new pots before using them.

    3 min
  6. Episode 2: The Ketubah

    11/21/2016

    Episode 2: The Ketubah

    Rabbi Ari Enkin explores whether the Ketubah - the Jewish marriage contract - is a Torah or Rabbinic requirement, as well as some of the ramifications of that classification.

    4 min
  7. The Halacha Minute Episode 1: The Great Kiddush

    11/21/2016

    The Halacha Minute Episode 1: The Great Kiddush

    Join Rabbi Ari Enkin as he explores some of the Halachic issues relevant to the Shabbat morning kiddush.

    4 min
  • 7 Episodes

About

Join us for a few minutes of halacha every week with Rabbi Ari Enkin, author of the 8 Volume "Dalet Amot of Halacha" series. In each podcast, Rabbi Enkin will present a brief but thorough review of an exciting halachic issue. Rabbi Enkin's clear and articulate presentations have been called "An education in halacha like no other."

Information

  • Creator
    Rabbi Ari Enkin
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2017
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
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  • Show Website
    The Halacha Minute