Podcasts by The Halacha Minute

The Halacha Minute

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."

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Episode 7: What Kind of Candle Should You Use on Friday Night? from 2017-01-22T14:04:51

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.

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Episode 6: All About "Shalom Aleichem" from 2017-01-15T09:10:25

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...

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Episode 5: Making Early Shabbat from 2017-01-08T09:55:40

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 su...

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Episode 4: A Husband's Role In Childbirth from 2016-12-25T11:21:11

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

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Episode 3: Kashering New Pots from 2016-12-19T09:13:24

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

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Episode 2: The Ketubah from 2016-11-21T13:00:11

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.

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The Halacha Minute Episode 1: The Great Kiddush from 2016-11-21T12:51:13

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

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