Rav Yitzchak Berkovits, founder and director of The Jerusalem Kollel (www.thejerusalemkollel.com), is a widely respected authority on Halachah and well known for his telephone tapes on Shmiras Halashon. He is well known as a teacher and lecturer throughout Jerusalem and was ordained at the Mirrer Yeshiva, Jerusalem.
Taking medication on Shabbos can be complicated. If one is in great pain, or there is danger, what can be done? Also discussed is making a mixture on Shabbos, and cooking. While there are many clear rules, there are also many exceptions that are necessary to find out about while serving soup, making tuna, and reheating food.
Biting nails or loose skin is a no-no. Rav Berkovits moves from there to the halachos of cleaning something, such as moving dust off of a coat, or shaking out a wet garment. Dyeing material is also discussed. Is it a problem to clean up a spill when it will stain the rag you're using? Making knots is a complex subject that must be understood well in order to find ways to close bags and shoes in an acceptable manner.
Why are we allowed to do certain things on Yom Tov that we would refrain from on Shabbos? Rav Berkovits guides us through a sometimes confusing day, explaining how and when we are allowed to cook, bake and carry, and adding in some things we would never imagine are permissible.
This all-encompassing 2-part talk describes the unique nature of what it means to be Jewish. Discover the real meaning of our chosenness, and the disproportional contributions we have made to civilize the planet. This Passover night, experience a deep pride by sharing significant insights with family and friends about the nature of our collective heritage and our humble beginnings as a nation.
This all-encompassing 2-part talk describes the unique nature of what it means to be Jewish. Discover the real meaning of our chosenness, and the disproportional contributions we have made to civilize the planet. This Passover night, experience a deep pride by sharing significant insights with family and friends about the nature of our collective heritage and our humble beginnings as a nation.
If you are planning to spend Pesach in a non-observant home, don't panic, your holiday experience can be fulfilling - as well as halachically correct. Based on many years of experience, Rav Berkovits counsels how to deal with most of the problems that usually arise. Hear how to prepare the home, and run a meaningful seder - without offending your hosts. Learn what must be done, and where you can be lenient to ensure an enjoyable Pesach experience for all.
Ladies it's that time of year again, but just appreciate that Pesach cleaning can be a lot easier once you know where the red lines are. Rav Berkovits gives articulate, simple guidelines for reducing that 'Pesach dread' by explaining what is essential and what's not. This classic yearly review combines bottom line halachos with warm practical advice. This year, arrive to your Seder seat in one peace - Chag Somach.
This two-part talk by Rav Yitzchak Berkovits reviews the halachos of checking and cleaning for chametz. Itemized instructions take you step-by-step through the intricacies of preparing your home for Pesach, along with its underlying rationale. Kashering a kitchen is also included.
This 2-part talk by Rav Yitzchak Berkovits reviews the halachas of checking and cleaning for chametz. Itemized instructions take you step-by-step through the intricacies of preparing your home for Pesach along with the underlying rationale. Kashering a kitchen is also included.
minhagim that surround this late-night event, from the cutting of the wheat, to problems that arise during the baking, and all the issues that arise while eating it.