
500 episodes
Daily Divrei Halacha from Kemp Mill Synagogue's Rabbi Brahm Weinberg. These podcasts are generously sponsored by a very modest KMS member.




Daily halacha, case by case.


Parsha questions carried into serious Torah argument.
This episode discusses the halachic threshold for saying bracha achrona after eating, explaining how multiple foods can combine to meet the required kezias amount.
This episode deviates from the usual study of Hilchos Brachos to begin discussing the halachas of Pesach, starting with the Shloshim Yom period before the holiday.
This episode discusses the halachos (Jewish laws) and minhagim (customs) of the month of Nisan, focusing on ma'os chitim, a practice to help those in need participate in Passover mitzvot.
This episode discusses the proper timing and preparation for the start of the Seder according to Jewish law, as explained by Rabbi Weinberg.
This episode discusses various Jewish laws (halachos) related to Passover (Pesach), including B'dikas Chameitz, kashering, and preparations for Erev Pesach and the Seder.
This episode features Rabbi Weinberg delivering a daily Halacha teaching, focusing on Jewish law and practices, likely related to Shabbat.
This episode features Rabbi Weinberg discussing a specific Halachic rule from the Shulchan Aruch regarding kashring practices, focusing on levels of kosher preparation.
This episode discusses the halachic process of cleaning for Pesach, focusing on the importance of intent and timing as outlined in the Shulchan Aruch.
This episode discusses the halachic procedures for B'dikas Hametz (checking for leavened bread before Passover), focusing on where and how to check according to the Shulchan Aruch and Mishneburu.
This episode discusses the specific rules and nuances of reciting the bracha (blessing) during B'dikas Chameitz, the pre-Pesach search for leavened bread, with insights from Rabbi Weinberg and references to the Ramah's commentary.
This episode is a brief daily halacha segment with Rabbi Weinberg, inviting viewers to post questions or problems in the comments.
This episode features Rabbi Weinberg delivering a daily Halacha teaching focused on Shabbat observance and Jewish religious practice.
This episode features Rabbi Weinberg discussing daily halacha (Jewish law) in a religious educational format.
This episode features Rabbi Weinberg discussing the Shema Yad V'Chayim prayer and its significance in daily Halacha (Jewish law) practice.
This episode discusses the halachic rules for after-blessings (bracha achrona) when eating different types of tree-grown fruits like dates and apples, focusing on when to use Borei Nefashos versus bracha main shalosh.
This episode discusses the Halachic concept of Bori Nefashos, a blessing for various foods, and explores its deeper meaning about human needs and divine partnership in Jewish tradition.
This episode discusses whether a blessing (bracha) is required when eating or drinking primarily for medical reasons, such as to dislodge something from the throat, focusing on distinctions between food and water.
This episode discusses the halachic rules for combining small amounts of different foods to reach the minimum quantity (kazayis) required to recite the after-blessing (bracha achrona), including the time constraint of k'de achilas pras.
This episode discusses the time limit for reciting the bracha achrona (blessing after eating) in Jewish law, explaining that it must be said while still feeling satiated or enjoying the effects of the food or drink.
This episode discusses Halachic guidelines for Brachos, focusing on the proper timing for spilling water or wine during rituals to avoid disrespect.
This episode discusses the complex halachic case of tasting and swallowing food or drink without the intention of nourishment, focusing on whether it requires a bracha (blessing).
This episode discusses Jewish laws (halachos) regarding what to do when you forget to say a blessing (bracha) before eating and only realize it after the food is already in your mouth.
This episode discusses the halachic principles of brachos, emphasizing the importance of holding the item and having proper intention when reciting blessings.
This episode discusses Jewish laws about blessings, focusing on when interruptions like changing spaces require a new blessing, with examples from daily life.
This episode discusses the halachic laws of after-blessings (bracha achrona), focusing on the requirements for saying them, the differences in benching for bread versus other products, and the biblical basis from the shiva minim and Pesukim in Parshas Ekev.
This episode discusses what constitutes an interruption (hefsech) in the longevity of a bracha (blessing) over food, particularly when changing locations during eating.
This episode discusses the halachic rules for combining different foods with varying blessings, specifically focusing on when to use the bracha achrona versus boring afashos.
This episode discusses Jewish laws of blessings, focusing on the transition from grain-related blessings to those for wine as outlined in the Kitzur Shulchan Aruch.
This episode discusses the halachic dilemma of what to do when a blessing is recited over a specific food or drink that becomes inedible or lost before consumption.
This episode discusses the halachic complexities of forming a Zimon (a quorum of three for grace after meals), focusing on situations where the minimum of three participants is not straightforward, such as when a third person joins after two have finished eating.
This episode discusses the halachic requirements for being counted in a zimun, exploring various opinions on what constitutes eating together, including bread, other foods, or beverages.
This episode discusses the Halachos of Zimun, focusing on the obligations and rules for groups of three or more people during prayer after meals, including the prohibition against splitting up before completing the Zimun.
This episode discusses the Jewish legal question of whether a blessing over a primary food can exempt a secondary food, particularly when the primary is mizonos (grain product).
This episode discusses the halachic principles of blessings (brachos) on food, focusing on the catch-all blessing shechako versus more specific blessings for optimal religious practice.
This episode discusses the halachic intricacies of using a kos (cup) during benching (grace after meals), particularly focusing on when and why the blessing bori priyagafen is recited after the main prayer.
This episode reviews the specific halachos (Jewish laws) for tonight's prayers, focusing on correcting mistakes when reciting the V'Sein Talamata Livracha insertion during the Amida.
This episode discusses the halachic principles of birchos hanenen, explaining why Jews make blessings before enjoying worldly items based on a gemara that resolves a contradiction in psukim about ownership of the earth.
This episode discusses the halachic implications of leaving the place where one ate bread before reciting the benching blessing, exploring whether and how one can still bench in a new location.
This episode discusses the halachic specifications for using a cup of wine in rituals like zimun and benching, focusing on requirements such as cup integrity, cleanliness, and proper handling.
This episode discusses the halachic details and practices surrounding birchas ha-zimon, a blessing recited before benching (grace after meals) in certain circumstances involving groups of three or more people.
This episode is a brief announcement about a yurt site for Avi Weinstein's and Jonathan Franco's fathers, with a call to action for viewers to engage with the channel.
This episode discusses Halachic rules for correcting mistakes in Berchas Hamazon, specifically when forgetting special insertions for Shabbos or Yontif.
This episode provides daily teachings on Halacha (Jewish law) for religious education and practice.
This episode introduces a discussion on Jewish law (Halacha) with acknowledgments for Rabbi Mendowitz's work on the Dalet Minim sale and mentions of memorials for specific individuals.
Rabbi Brahm Weinberg discusses the halachic principle of hefsik, which prohibits interruptions between blessings and the acts they cover.
Rabbi Brahm Weinberg dedicates this daily halacha episode to the yurt site of Fran Fritz's father.
Rabbi Brahm Weinberg discusses the halachic concept of starting to learn holiday laws 30 days in advance.
Rabbi Brahm Weinberg discusses the halachic guidelines for who should lead benching (grace after meals).
This episode features Rabbi Weinberg delivering daily Halacha teachings on Jewish law and religious practice.