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115. Berachot 36B-37A | Blessings on Peppercorn/Ginger, Grains/Baked Goods, SCHNITZEL/POPPERS, Rice
115. Berachot 36B-37A | Blessings on Peppercorn/Ginger, Grains/Baked Goods, SCHNITZEL/POPPERS, Rice
39 Melachot of Shabbat: Bishul Part 2 - Cooking in Sun, Kli Rishon, Microwave
39 Melachot of Shabbat - Melechet Bishul (Ofeh) - Cooking & Baking Part 2 39 MELACHOT:BISHUL PART 2 - COOKING IN SUN, KLI RISHON, MICROWAVE
Shulchan Aruch, Siman 320 Halacha 5-6
Hilchot Sechita part 3
Shulchan Aruch, Siman 320, Halacha 2-4
Hilchot Sechita pt. 2
39 Melachot of Shabbat: Bishul Part 1 - Introduction, Cooking with Fire vs Sun
Shabbat Summer Learning Series – Introduction to Bishul (Cooking on Shabbat) In this shiur, we begin our summer learning program with an organized introduction to one of the most practical and complex areas of Hilchot Shabbat: Bishul (Cooking on Shabbat). Topics covered include: 🔹 The 39 Melachot and their connection to the Mishkan 🔹 Why the Mishnah lists baking rather than cooking 🔹 The relationship between baking, cooking, boiling, and other forms of heat transformation 🔹 The Rambam's definition of Bishul and its applications beyond food 🔹 Cooking with fire vs. cooking with the sun 🔹 The concept of Toldot (derivative categories) of Bishul 🔹 Why cooking directly in sunlight may be permitted while cooking through a derivative of sunlight is prohibited 🔹 Understanding the difference between Biblical and Rabbinic prohibitions 🔹 Modern applications: electric stovetops, heating elements, and electricity on Shabbat 🔹 Foundations for future discussions on hot plates, microwaves, warming food, and contemporary Shabbat kitchen questions This class lays the groundwork for a systematic study of Hilchot Shabbat, helping learners understand the principles behind the laws rather than simply memorizing individual cases. 📖 Based on classical sources including the Mishnah, Gemara, Rambam, Rashi, and contemporary halachic authorities. 👍 Like, subscribe, and share to follow the series and continue learning practical Halacha together. #Shabbat #HilchotShabbat #Bishul #Halacha #TorahLearning #JewishLearning #ShabbatLaws #Gemara #Rambam #Mishnah #OrthodoxJudaism #SummerLearningSeries
Shulchan Aruch, Siman 320, Halacha 1
Hilchot Sechita pt 1
SA 301 10-11
Join us for this structured daily lesson and study track.
106. Berachot 33B-34A | The Proper Way to Pray to HaShem | Less is More | Having Faith in HaShem
106. Berachot 33B-34A | The Proper Way to Pray to HaShem | Less is More | Having Faith in HaShem
Sephardic Hazzanut Tutorial 2026 - Presented by SBM
Teacher: Samuel Hajibai 20 minutes discussing halakha followed by 40 minutes exploring "Maqam" and how to lead a minyan properly according to the sephardic tradition. We touch on topics like dikduk as well. #maqam #makam #hazanut #chazanut #Chazzanut #Cantor #Dikduk #music #Yalkutyosef #halakha #halacha
102. Berachot 32A-32B | Lessons in Prayer | Don’t Stop Praying: What to Do When the Answer Is “No”
102. Berachot 32A-32B | Lessons in Prayer | Beginning with Praise | Proper Mindset for Tefilah In this shiur on Berachot 32a–32b, we unpack one of the most practical foundations of tefillah: Don’t rush into requests. Start with praise. Using Moshe Rabbeinu’s prayer as the model, we explore why Chazal structured the Amidah the way they did, and how that structure shapes the mindset we’re supposed to bring when we stand before Hashem. We also dive into a powerful Rashba that reframes “praise” as answering three core questions every request raises: • Does the One I’m asking owe me anything? • Is He capable of doing this? • Is there anyone else to turn to? From there, the Gemara takes us on a sequence of big ideas: prayer vs. good deeds, fasting vs. tzedakah, tears that pierce gates, and the delicate balance between never giving up and never feeling entitled. If you’ve ever struggled with: • “Why do I have to ask if Hashem already knows?” • “What do I do when the answer keeps being ‘no’?” • “How do I pray with sincerity without spiraling into expectation?” This one is for you. Key takeaways you’ll walk away with: ✅ How to enter tefillah with humility and clarity ✅ Why “longer” prayers don’t mean “guaranteed” answers ✅ Why tears are described as never being blocked ✅ A life-changing lesson on selective forgetting for shalom bayit Chapters 00:00 Opening + the flow of “tangents” 01:50 Begin with praise: the structure of the Amidah 06:35 The Rashba’s 3 questions that reshape prayer 15:20 Prayer is greater than good deeds (Moshe as the proof) 20:40 Fasting is greater than tzedakah (body vs. money) 23:45 Prayer is greater than korbanot + kohen discussion 28:50 Gates of prayer vs. gates of tears 46:50 Long tefillah: expectation vs. humility 57:20 Keep praying when unanswered 1:03:40 “Hashem forgot us?” + selective forgetting for shalom If this strengthened your tefillah, leave a comment: What’s one line in the Amidah you want to start saying more slowly and intentionally? 👍 Like • 💬 Comment • 🔔 Subscribe to keep learning together.
101. Berachot 32A | Moshe’s Prayer & Defending Am Yisrael - Is it ok to "Argue" with God in Prayer
101. Berachot 32A | Moshe’s Prayer & Defending Am Yisrael - Is it ok to "Argue" with God in Prayer? In this powerful shiur on Berachot 32a, we explore one of the most stunning models of tefillah in the entire Gemara: Moshe Rabbeinu’s prayer after the sin of the Golden Calf. Moshe doesn’t just “ask” Hashem for mercy — he pushes, pleads, argues, and defends Am Yisrael like the greatest leader of all time. And the Gemara reveals something deeply moving: sometimes Hashem is waiting for us to fight back in prayer — not because Hashem needs our logic, but because He wants a relationship. Along the way, we uncover life-changing lessons about: ✅ how blessing can become spiritual danger ✅ why gratitude is hardest specifically when life is comfortable ✅ how “spoiling” can accidentally set someone up to fail ✅ the meaning of “Leave Me alone” as an invitation to pray ✅ and 6 incredible explanations of the rare Torah word וַיְחַל This is not just a sugya — it’s a blueprint for real tefillah: emotional, meaningful, honest, and connected. 📌 Perfect for fast days, personal growth, and anyone who wants to transform how they daven. ⏱️ Chapters / Timestamps 00:00 – Intro: From Chana’s prayer to Moshe’s prayer 02:10 – Moshe’s bold defense after the Golden Calf (mashal) 05:10 – “Too much comfort” → spiritual decline & forgetting Hashem 12:00 – Timeline of the Golden Calf and Moshe’s crisis of leadership 13:55 – “Go down” = Moshe’s demotion (Midrash / Aggadah) 24:30 – “Leave Me alone” as Hashem hinting Moshe to intervene 28:00 – Moshe “grabs Hashem” — what that metaphor means 32:30 – “Start the nation with you” — Moshe rejects the offer 35:40 – The 6 meanings of וַיְחַל 45:20 – Moshe’s strongest argument: Hashem’s oath to the Avot 53:30 – “The nations will say Hashem couldn’t do it” 58:00 – Hashem agrees: “I forgave according to your words” 1:01:00 – Big question: Are we “challenging” Hashem when we pray? 1:07:00 – Why Hashem wants daily dependence (manna mashal) 1:14:00 – Closing: prayer = relationship, not just words 📣 If this shiur inspired you, please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE with a friend who’s working on their tefillah. 💬 Comment below: Which argument of Moshe moved you the most?
100. Berachot 31B-32A | More Halachot from the Prayer of Hannah | Human Relationships with Hashe
100. Berachot 31B-32A | More Halachot from the Prayer of Hannah | Human Relationships with Hashem In this shiur on Berachot 31b–32a, we continue unpacking the Gemara’s many halachot and hashkafic insights drawn from the story of Channah’s tefillah in the Mishkan. We review how Channah returns with her child and how the Gemara reads the pesukim word-by-word to uncover practical laws and deeper ideas about our relationship with Hashem. Topics covered include: The halacha of not sitting within four amot of someone davening Shemoneh Esrei, including practical scenarios and exceptions How the korban narrative leads into the halacha that shechitah may be done by a non-kohen, while later steps require a kohen Channah’s tefillah “upon her heart” and what it teaches about emotion, honesty, and intensity in prayer The tension between “arguing” with Hashem as an expression of relationship vs. speaking in a disrespectful way A Gemara tangent on fasting on Shabbat, bad dreams, and what’s recommended in practice Powerful mashalim about wealth and temptation, and why sometimes Hashem’s “no” can be protection The shiur ends with a clear takeaway: build a real relationship with Hashem through tefillah—passionate and genuine, but grounded in humility and respect. Source: Talmud Berachot 31b–32a