Podcasts by Hilchos Shabbos with Ari Goldwag
The laws and customs of the Seventh day
Further podcasts by Ari Goldwag
Podcast on the topic Judentum
All episodes
145. Shituf - Combining Courtyards from 2022-02-22T09:11:51.469659
We discuss the concept of the Shituf Mavu'os, which makes it possible to carry from one courtyard to another when they share an alleyway leading to them.
Listen
144. Eruv - How to II from 2022-02-22T09:11:51.468657
We continue to discuss the steps necessary to create an Eruv.
Listen
141. Four domains II from 2022-02-22T09:11:51.465259
We discuss the halachic ramifications of the four domains.
Listen
139. Melacha 39 - Carrying from 2022-02-22T09:11:51.462400
Overview of the melacha of hotza'ah merishus lerishus - carrying from one domain to the other.
Listen
136. Opening cans from 2022-02-22T09:11:51.460132
We talk about make bepatish in regards to food, holes in a vessel, and opening cans.
Listen
135. Creasing, swimming, threading from 2022-02-22T09:11:51.459353
We discuss makeh bepatish as it applies to folding clothing along its crease, swimming and boating, and threading laces and ties of clothing.
Listen
134. Sounds and music from 2022-02-22T09:11:51.458353
Certain sounds were prohibited by the sages to prevent the possibility of fixing an instrument, which is a Torah prohibition.
Listen
132. Makeh Bpatish - Completing a vessel from 2022-02-22T09:11:51.456783
We get an overview of the 38th melacha, which is makeh bpatish, completing a vessel.
Listen
131. Bathing and washing from 2022-02-22T09:11:51.456010
We explore which situations are permitted to use hot or cold water for bathing or washing on Shabbos.
Listen
126. Lighting a fire II from 2022-02-22T09:11:51.451717
We continue our discussion of the prohibition of lighting a fire.
Listen
125. Melacha 37 - Lighting a fire from 2022-02-22T09:11:51.450636
We begin a discussion of the prohibition of lighting a fire.
Listen
120. Impermanent tents II from 2022-02-22T09:11:51.446449
We continue to discuss the distinctions in regards to impermanent tents.
Listen
119. Impermanent tents from 2022-02-22T09:11:51.445657
We discuss the distinctions in regards to impermanent tents.
Listen
86. Tzove'a - Coloring from 2022-02-22T09:11:51.369002
Tzove'a is the prohibition of coloring. It applies to coloring cloth and applying makeup.
Listen
85. Menafetz - combing wool or flax from 2022-02-22T09:11:51.368293
We discuss the melacha of menafetz, combing wool or flax in preparation for the production of string.
Listen
84. Hanging wet clothing from 2022-02-22T09:11:51.367550
We discuss the issue of hanging wet garments to dry.
Listen
83. Permitted soaking from 2022-02-22T09:11:51.366614
We discuss cases where soaking a garment is permitted.
Listen
82. Moving wet garments from 2022-02-22T09:11:51.365853
It can be problematic to move a wet garment. We begin talking about placing a garment in water on Shabbos.
Listen
81. Squeezing garments from 2022-02-22T09:11:51.365138
We discuss the issue of squeezing a garment of its liquid.
Listen
80. Permitted cleaning from 2022-02-22T09:11:51.364407
We discuss the permitted cases of removing dirt from a garment.
Listen
67. Raw meat from 2022-02-22T09:11:51.352536
Under most circumstances, raw meat may be placed on the fire immediately before Shabbos as we are not concerned that one will stoke the coals, as it will, in any event, only be ready for Shabbos day.
Listen
66. Shehiya II from 2022-02-22T09:11:51.348604
We discuss the cases of an oven that is fueled by items that do not create substantive coals. We also speak about different circumstances where it would be permitted to place an item on the fire be...
Listen
61. Third vessel, non-liquid items from 2022-02-22T09:11:51.344585
We discuss pouring from a second vessel, a third vessel, as well as the laws in regards to a non-liquid item.
Listen
152. Eruvei Techumin III from 2013-07-28T13:30
We continue discussing Eruvei Techumin - Through which one can extend his ability to walk outside a city up to 4000 cubits.
Listen
151. Eruvei Techumin II from 2013-07-23T13:44
We continue discussing Eruvei Techumin - the area which one must stay within, which is 2000 cubits of the city.
Listen
150. Stroller, Eruvei Techumin from 2013-01-30T11:31
We discuss strollers, and begin talking about the area which one must stay within, which is 2000 cubits of the city.
Listen
149. Kerchief, glasses, keys from 2013-01-23T11:06
Kerchiefs, glasses and keys - how does one deal with carrying these?
Listen
148. Carrying from 2013-01-20T11:15
We discuss what is considered carrying and therefore prohibited between private and public domains, and what is not considered carrying, and is therefore permitted.
Listen
147. Eruv in a city II from 2013-01-16T10:18
We continue to discuss the concept of the Shituf Mavu'os as it applies to a whole city. This is commonly referred to as an 'eruv.'
Listen
146. Eruv in a city from 2013-01-15T11:01
We discuss the concept of the Shituf Mavu'os as it applies to a whole city. This is commonly referred to as an 'eruv.'
Listen
142. Eruv - Combining courtyards from 2012-12-30T11:19
We discuss the concept of Eruv, which combines the homes that open on to a single courtyard, so that one may carry from one home to the other, via the shared private area.
Listen
140. Four domains from 2012-12-17T11:19
We discuss the four different domains - private domain, public domain, karmelis, and area of exemption.
Listen
Important Message from 2012-12-05T16:41
This is an important message for anyone who listens to the podcast.
Listen
138. Opening bottles from 2012-11-26T11:45
We discuss the different types of bottle caps and which are permitted and prohibited to open, and how one can open the prohibited ones in a permissible manner.
Listen
137. Opening packages from 2012-11-25T17:30
There are three types of packages in regards to whether it is permissible to open them on Shabbos.
Listen
133. Defining Makeh Bepatish from 2012-11-19T12:34
We define makeh bepatish and discuss how it applies to a mechanical wind-up alarm clock.
Listen
130. Electricity in Israel from 2012-11-15T11:50
Although the electricity in Israel is produced by Jews on Shabbos, which is a desecration of Shabbos, there is a lenient opinion, on which one can rely, to make use of electricity on Shabbos. The C...
Listen
129. Timers from 2012-11-14T11:50
We discuss how one can use a timer in a permitted way, and when one may or may not adjust it.
Listen
128. Fridges, microphones, hearing aids from 2012-11-13T11:50
We discuss the issues involved with refrigerators, microphones and hearing aids.
Listen
127. Electric Appliances from 2012-11-12T12:54
We continue our discussion of the prohibition of lighting a fire as it regards electrical appliances.
Listen
124. Saving articles from a fire from 2011-12-14T11:45
We discuss what articles are permitted and what are prohibited from being saved from the fire, and under what circumstances.
Listen
123. Extinguishing II from 2011-12-13T11:32
We discuss when extinguishing is permitted, for example, when there is mortal danger, and when it is prohibited. We also discuss indirect kibui.
Listen
122. Melacha 36 - Extinguishing I from 2011-12-12T11:10
We discuss the melacha of Kibui, extinguishing, which is putting out a flame or red hot object.
Listen
121. Melacha 35 - Deconstruction from 2011-11-20T11:17
Anywhere that one would transgress the prohibition of building, deconstruction is prohibited.
Listen
118. Tents and coverings from 2011-10-04T20:07
We talk about the idea of tents, which are structures meant to protect the area they cover, and how they fit in to the prohibition of building.
Listen
117. Building vessels from 2011-10-03T01:11
We discuss how the prohibition of building applies to a vessel which is not attached to the ground.
Listen
116. Melacha 34 - Building from 2011-09-25T12:30
We begin to speak about the prohibition of building a structure and its subcategories and rabbinic ordinances.
Listen
115. Erasing II from 2011-09-22T17:03
Erasing is a Torah prohibition where it is done to prepare for writing. Otherwise, it is rabbinic.
Listen
114. Melacha 33 - Erasing from 2011-09-21T13:53
Erasing is a Torah prohibition where it is done to prepare for writing. Otherwise, it is rabbinic.
Listen
113. Business and gifts from 2011-09-20T19:03
We discuss prohibitions related to writing, such as business dealings and giving gifts.
Listen
112. Writing II from 2011-09-19T16:58
Writing is prohibited on Shabbos, and we discuss its Torah and rabbinic prohibitions, as well as numerous decrees that were enacted as they ordinarily involve writing.
Listen
111. Melacha 32 - Writing from 2011-09-18T14:01
Writing is prohibited on Shabbos, and we discuss its Torah and rabbinic prohibitions, as well as numerous decrees that were enacted as they ordinarily involve writing.
Listen
110. Melacha 31 - Cutting from 2011-09-15T16:46
We discuss the concept of cutting something to a certain size.
Listen
109. Melacha 30 - Etching from 2011-09-14T14:42
Etching is the prohibition that is involved in preparing the lines for the scribe's writing.
Listen
108. Spreading ointments from 2011-09-13T14:30
We discuss the issue of smearing ointment on Shabbos.
Listen
107. Melacha 29 - Smoothing leather from 2011-09-12T13:57
We continue with the next melacha, which involves removing hair from the animal skin, smoothing it.
Listen
106. Salting food from 2011-09-11T14:14
We discuss the when it is permitted and prohibited to salt food.
Listen
105. Melacha 28 - Processing leather (salting) from 2011-09-08T14:14
We discuss the melacha of processing leather, which involves salting and soaking the animal skin.
Listen
103. Killing bugs from 2011-09-06T12:55
We discuss killing bugs and animals, when permitted and when not.
Listen
102. Melacha 26 - Slaughtering from 2011-09-05T13:52
We give an overview of the prohibition of slaughtering, which involves killing an animal, or causing a wound where blood is displaced.
Listen
101. Animals normally caught from 2011-09-04T13:54
We discuss the laws in regards to types of animals that are normally caught, as opposed to animals that are not normally caught.
Listen
100. Closing the door from 2011-05-15T12:30
We discuss when closing a door or window is considered trapping.
Listen
99. Types of animals from 2011-05-01T12:12
We discuss different types of animals and when they are considered trapped.
Listen
97. Melacha 24 - tearing from 2011-04-10T13:09
We discuss the prohibition of tearing, the converse of sewing.
Listen
96. Gluing and diapers from 2011-03-29T12:41
We discuss gluing two things together, and the laws that involve diapers.
Listen
93. Types of knots II from 2011-03-24T13:29
We discuss permanent and impermanent knots, some of which are permitted on Shabbos to tie and untie, and others which are prohibited.
Listen
92. Types of knots from 2011-03-23T12:40
We discuss a 'professional knot' and other types of knots, some of which are permitted on Shabbos to tie and untie, and others which are prohibited.
Listen
91. Tying and untying II from 2011-03-22T12:57
We continue discussing the melachos of tying and untying, and the different possible types of knots.
Listen
90. Tying and untying from 2011-03-16T14:20
We begin discussing the melachos of tying and untying, and the different possible types of knots.
Listen
89. Melachos of weaving from 2011-03-15T14:11
We go through the melachos of weaving - mesach - preparing the machine, making two batei nirin, weaving, and undoing the weave.
Listen
88. Introduction to weaving from 2011-03-14T16:48
We begin the melachos associated with weaving with an introduction to how the weaving process works.
Listen
87. Toveh - Spinning from 2011-03-13T12:43
Toveh is the prohibition of spinning wool or flax into string.
Listen
79. Shaking garments from 2011-02-28T13:29
We discuss the case of shaking a garment to remove dirt or water.
Listen
77. Cutting nails and hair from 2011-02-24T15:00
We discuss gozez in regards to nails, skin and hair.
Listen
76. Gozez - shearing from 2011-02-23T13:12
Gozez is the prohibition of shearing wool or cutting hair and nails. We discuss where this applies to animals and humans.
Listen
75. Permitted cases of hatmana from 2011-02-22T18:41
We explore the cases that hatmana is permitted.
Listen
74. Davar hamosif hevel from 2011-02-20T14:11
Covering a pot with something that adds heat is prohibited. We contrast this with the concept of shehiya.
Listen
73. Permitted cases of Hatmana from 2011-02-17T15:45
We continue discussing cases where hatmana is permitted.
Listen
72. Hatmana from 2011-02-16T18:03
We begin the concept of hatmana, which is the rabbinic prohibition of completely covering a pot in order to maintain its heat.
Listen
71. More on chazara from 2011-02-15T11:43
We discuss the conditions when one can move an item around on the blech, when one can add hot water to an item on the blech that could dry out, and what the status is of an item where the electrici...
Listen
70. Chazara - returning to the fire from 2011-02-14T12:37
We go through the conditions that need to be met in order to take something from the fire and return it there on Shabbos.
Listen
69. More on warming from 2011-02-13T11:26
We discuss placing a not-completely-cooked item near the fire, taking a hot pot that is on another pot and placing it directly on the fire, and we start the laws of Chazara, returning a pot to the ...
Listen
68. Warming cooked items from 2011-02-10T13:30
Placing an already cooked item on the fire on Shabbos is prohibited because it 'looks like cooking.' We explore when this prohibition applies, and how one can warm up an item in a permissible manne...
Listen
65. Shehiya from 2011-02-07T16:53
We begin the concept of Shehiya, which is leaving something from before Shabbos to cook on Shabbos. Although this is permitted from the Torah, the sages limited this type of action to certain permi...
Listen
64. Hot water heaters from 2011-02-06T13:05
We discuss the different types of water heaters - solar and electric, and their respective ramifications.
Listen
63. Stirring and cooking faster from 2011-02-03T12:27
Causing an item which is not completely cooked to cook faster is a problem of cooking.
Listen
62. Tea and coffee from 2011-02-02T13:31
We discuss the optimal way to prepare tea and coffee and avoid issues of cooking on Shabbos.
Listen
60. Ladle and second vessel from 2011-01-31T14:38
We discuss the status of a ladle, and what can and can not be done with a second vessel, kli sheni.
Listen
59. Warming milk, mixing hot and cold water from 2011-01-30T11:10
We discuss the ways it is permitted to warm up milk or cereal for a child. We also talk about how one can mix hot and cold water.
Listen
58. Kli Rishon - first vessel from 2011-01-26T14:04
We discuss the halacha in regards to a kli rishon - first vessel, as well as Iruy kli rishon - pouring from a first vessel.
Listen
57. Types of vessels from 2011-01-25T13:25
We discuss the different types of vessels - kli rishon - first vessel; kli sheni - second vessel; kli shlishi - third vessel. We also discuss the cases where one is cooking in the vessel, or pourin...
Listen
56. Cooking after roasting or baking from 2011-01-24T14:31
We saw that there is less of an issue of cooking when an item has been previously cooked. Since roasting or baking involves a different process, it would be problematic to do an action on such an i...
Listen
55. Dry and liquid cooked items from 2011-01-23T18:28
There are different laws for reheating previously cooked items. The difference will have to do with whether the item in question is a dry item or a liquid-type item.
Listen
54. Fire, sun and the measure from 2011-01-19T16:41
We discuss cooking by fire and by sun, as well as things that have been heated by each. We also discuss the measure of cooking that one would have to do to bring a sacrifice for.
Listen
53. Ofeh/Mevashel - cooking from 2011-01-18T11:44
We begin the next melacha, which is cooking. We discuss the definition, the general and subcategories, as well as a few key terms that will be used constantly in this section.
Listen
52. Preparing egg salad from 2011-01-17T12:51
The preparation of egg salad on Shabbos can potentially involve numerous Shabbos prohibitions. We discuss them, and what one must do to avoid them.
Listen
51. Soft mixtures, practical cases from 2011-01-16T13:06
We discuss the soft mixtures, as well as numerous practical examples.
Listen
50. Thick mixtures from 2011-01-10T17:39
We discuss the circumstances where thick mixtures are problematic, and when they are permitted to be made and mixed.
Listen
49. Clumpy and non-clumpy from 2011-01-09T17:29
Depending on the level of clumpiness, one will transgress either a Torah prohibition or a rabbinic prohibition, according to some opinions.
Listen
48. Losh - kneading from 2011-01-05T19:04
Losh is kneading, which is defined as combining a solid item and a liquid in such a way that it forms a clumpy mixture.
Listen
47. Meraked - sifting from 2011-01-04T18:52
Meraked is the prohibition of sifting flour through a sieve to separate the flour from the bran. Included in this prohibition is filtering drinks from undesirable items.
Listen
46. More on tochen from 2011-01-03T21:13
We discuss grinding permitted things in a forbidden way, with a utensil made for grinding; employing a shinui, unusual act; grinding after grinding; and a few other different pertinent laws of grin...
Listen
45. Cutting finely from 2011-01-02T17:55
We discuss the differences between items that grow from the ground and items that do not. We also talk about cutting fruits and vegetables very finely, which can involve a Torah prohibition.
Listen
44. Crushing fruits and vegetables from 2010-12-28T17:55
Crushing fruits and vegetables will often involve a problem of grinding. We discuss when it does and when it does not.
Listen
43. Tochen - grinding from 2010-12-27T22:22
We begin the next melacha, Tochen, grinding. This melacha involves breaking down an item into small parts.
Listen
42. Cleaning fruits from 2010-12-26T23:19
We discuss when cleaning fruits is problematic, and when it is permitted.
Listen
41. Filtering liquids II from 2010-12-23T19:06
We continue our discussion of filtering with liquids that are slightly unclear, and liquids that are very much in need of filtering. We also discuss what can be done to filter in a permitted way, w...
Listen
40. Filtering liquids from 2010-12-22T17:48
When it comes to filtering, there are three different types of liquids. Those that are clear, those that are somewhat dark, and those that are completely dark. We begin with those that are clear.
Listen
39. Sorting from 2010-12-16T18:21
Sorting mixtures of items, when not for immediate use, will constitute a problem of borer, separating.
Listen
38. Bones of meat and fish from 2010-12-15T17:37
We learn how one can remove bones of meat and fish, and how it would be forbidden.
Listen
37. Pits and seeds from 2010-12-14T17:47
We discuss the forbidden and permitted circumstances to remove pits and seeds from fruit.
Listen
36. Shells and peels from 2010-12-08T16:23
We discuss when a peel is considered secondary and therefore must be removed in the way of eating, as opposed to some peels that are considered part of the food, and may therefore even be removed w...
Listen
35. Separating for immediate use from 2010-12-01T16:27
Separating for immediate use is permitted under the correct circumstances. This concept has broad applications which we discuss at length.
Listen
34. Separating with a utensil II from 2010-11-30T19:20
We continue to explore the cases that involve separating with a utensil.
Listen
33. Separating with a utensil from 2010-11-29T21:43
Separating with a utensil is generally prohibited, unless it is done in the specific cases outlined which are considered derech achila, the normal way of eating.
Listen
32. Permitted separating from 2010-11-28T17:07
We discuss the cases where one would be permitted to remove a secondary item from the mixture.
Listen
31. Secondary items from 2010-11-25T19:59
There are five different types of items that are considered secondary and are therefore forbidden to be removed from a mixture.
Listen
30. Removing the undesirable from 2010-11-21T18:07
We discuss the circumstances where one may not remove the undesirable, as well as the permitted way to do so.
Listen
29. Weekday Borer from 2010-11-18T18:57
There are three aspects of weekday Borer, which is forbidden, the opposite of which are called the 'normal way of eating,' and is permitted.
Listen
28. Non-mixtures and layers from 2010-11-14T17:37
We discuss cases which are not mixtures, and therefore do not involve an issue of Borer. We also discuss a case where there are layers upon layers, and removing the upper layers to get to the lower...
Listen
27. Mixtures from 2010-11-10T21:17
In order for one to be involved in separating, we must define what is considered a mixture.
Listen
26. Beginnings of Borer from 2010-11-09T16:19
We begin to define the concept of Borer, separating, when it is forbidden and when it is permitted.
Listen
25. Melacha 7 - Borer from 2010-11-08T17:23
We introduce the concept of Borer, separating, which has many common applications that need great clarity.
Listen
24. Melacha 6 - Winnowing from 2010-11-07T19:03
Winnowing is the first of three melachos that involve separating the desirable part of the food from the undesirable parts. Winnowing is done through the aid of the wind.
Listen
23. Milking and melting from 2010-11-04T20:17
We discuss the cases where milking is prohibited, and how it is permitted to relieve the animal of the pain of the unexpressed milk. We also discuss the idea of melting ice into water.
Listen
22. Freeflow liquid from 2010-11-03T22:40
We discuss in what cases the use of liquid that has flowed out on its own is permitted and forbidden. We also talk about squeezing out liquid absorbed in garments.
Listen
21. Squeezing fruits II from 2010-11-02T17:33
We discuss when it is permitted to squeeze food items that absorbed liquid and when it is prohibited. We also discuss the case and conditions where one is permitted to squeeze fruits into food.
Listen
20. Squeezing fruits from 2010-11-01T21:59
Dosh is threshing, where the desirable part of the produce is removed from the stalk. Included in this prohibition is squeezing fruits for their juice, as well as other similar types of melacha.
Listen
19. Dosh - threshing II from 2010-10-31T21:06
Dosh is threshing, where the desirable part of the produce is removed from the stalk. Included in this prohibition is squeezing fruits for their juice, as well as other similar types of melacha.
Listen
18. Dosh - threshing from 2010-10-28T21:24
Dosh is threshing, where the desirable part of the produce is removed from the stalk. Included in this prohibition is squeezing fruits for their juice, as well as other similar types of melacha.
Listen
17. Me'amer - Gathering from 2010-10-27T23:10
Me'amer is the melacha of gathering the harvested crops. The fundamental prohibition is in regards to things that grow from the ground, in the place where they grew.
Listen
16. Kotzer - harvesting II from 2010-10-26T17:38
We study the prohibition of making use of a tree on Shabbos, as well as the Rabbinic ordinances that are connected to harvesting.
Listen
15. Kotzer - harvesting from 2010-10-25T18:06
We learn about the third melacha, harvesting, and its subcategories and rabbinic prohibitions.
Listen
14. Choresh - plowing II from 2010-10-24T19:46
We learn about the second melacha, plowing, and its subcategories and rabbinic prohibitions.
Listen
13. Choresh - plowing from 2010-10-21T19:38
We learn about the second melacha, plowing, and its subcategories and rabbinic prohibitions.
Listen
12. Zore'a - planting II from 2010-10-20T19:54
We learn about the first melacha, planting, and its subcategories and rabbinic prohibitions.
Listen
11. Zore'a - planting from 2010-10-18T21:48
We learn about the first melacha, planting, and its subcategories and rabbinic prohibitions.
Listen
10. Sages Decrees II from 2010-10-17T18:25
We discuss the second and third scenarios where the sages created their decrees - to prevent a Torah transgression, and to maintain the uniqueness of Shabbos.
Listen
9. Sages Decrees from 2010-10-14T21:38
The Torah commands the sages to create safeguards to protect the Jewish people from transgressing the Torah's prohibitions. We begin to explore the conditions under which they created their decrees.
Listen
8. More conditions from 2010-10-13T18:11
We discuss the conditions of a complete act, an act done alone, the measure of the prohibition, and the concept of less than the measure.
Listen
7. Constructive act from 2010-10-12T23:22
We examine the fourth and fifth conditions of m'leches machsheves - conscious creative acts. The fourth is that it must be constructive and the fifth is that it must be permanent to be considered a...
Listen
6. Pesik Reisha from 2010-10-11T21:58
We learn about the two types of 'pesik reisha.' This is where one performs a permitted act and a prohibited result is sure to occur as well. In one case, one is pleased with the prohibited result; ...
Listen
5. Conditions of Melacha II from 2010-10-07T12:10
We study the scenarios where one performs a permitted act with a forbidden result. There are some circumstances where such an act would be permitted to be done, even though the forbidden result is ...
Listen
4. Conditions of Melacha from 2010-10-06T13:53
We learn about the conditions that qualify a melacha to be considered a Torah prohibition, and where the sages instituted safeguards to protect us from transgressing Shabbos.
Listen
3. Breakdown of Melachos from 2010-10-05T23:31
We study how the thirty nine supercategories break down into four sets that have to do with the different multi-step acts involved in the construction of the sanctuary.
Listen
2. Thirty nine Melachos from 2010-10-04T22:13
They are defined as those things that were done in the construction of sanctuary in the wilderness, and acts that are similar.
Listen