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Panorama of Halacha

Panorama of Halocho

A weekly shiur by Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas. Partially sponsored by the National Lottery Fund.

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00:53:11

5.34 Behaalosecho 5785

Panorama of Halacha ·

2025/06/13

1) At Hodu we were nine men. We started Davening and shortly thereafter the tenth man arrived. Can Kaddish deRabonon be said right away or does someone need to finish off the braysa of Reb Yishmoel aloud?[1]2) When the name of Hashem name comes up in the Zohar etc. in Tikun Leil Shovuos, should it be uttered in the normal manner?[2]3) Where I keep my car I need to pay for parking on a daily basis. May I ask a Goy to do this for me? Is there any preference that I reimburse the Goy after

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00:51:11

5.33 Nosso 5785

Panorama of Halacha ·

2025/06/06

1) Just before Kiddush on Sunday evening I remembered that I had forgotten to make Havdolo on Motzei Shabbos. How do I now go about doing Kiddush and Havdolo?[1]2) I have a metal baking-tin for making cupcakes. I only use it with paper liners. Does the tin need to be immersed in a Mikveh? [2]3) May I use a sieve or a colander for immersing numerous small utensils in a Mikveh?[3]4) A tenant of ours installed a new kitchen. He is now moving on but he’s requesting that we reimburse for the

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01:02:08

5.31 Panorama of Halocho - Bamidbor 5785

Panorama of Halacha ·

2025/06/05

1) Is the heter to daven Maariv from Plag limited to a Minyan?[1]2) In the 1st parsha of Pinchos I see two versions of the tune for the word המוכה: [2]3) In the the מי שבירך said at a Bris, the Tzedaka is dedicated specifically to Bikur Cholim. Is that universal?[3] 4) For Havdolo, is there a preference to use cloves?[4] 5) We don’t daven Maariv nor make Kiddush early on the eve of Shovuos, not to ‘shorten’ the 49 days of Sefiras haOmer. What about lighting candles, with

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00:50:52

5.31 Behar – Bechukosai 5785

Panorama of Halacha ·

2025/05/23

1) With regard to the custom to leave a bit of the end of the Challah, does it apply only to the Lechem Mishneh, or to other bread too?[1]2) We use plastic tablecloths from a roll. If we didn’t manage to prepare before Shabbos, may we tear off the roll on Shabbos?[2]3) I wish to begin Shmoine Esrei and there’s someonebehind me who’s already begun. May I take the three steps before my Shmoine Esrei?[3]4) May one make ‘no-bake cheesecake’ on Shabbos?[4]5) Can I mix psyllium

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00:58:21

5.30 Emor – Lag b’Omer 5785

Panorama of Halacha ·

2025/05/19

1) We recently discussed responding Omein to someone else’s brocho whilst in the process of donning one’s own Tefilin. Reb Akiva Eiger has an interesting proof: [1]2) I’m affixing a Mezuza in the home of one who’s wheelchair-bound ר"ל. May the homeowner recite the brocho as I’m about to affix his Mezuza? [2]3) When the father isn’t present at a boy’s bris, who says the brocho להכניסו?[3]4) A food wrapper has a QR code. Am I allowed to tear through it or is it like text?[4]5) At

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01:00:31

5.29 Acharei-Kedoshim 5785

Panorama of Halacha ·

2025/05/09

1) Siyum on Rambam, Sefer Zmanim; start Sefer Noshim.[1]2) Feedback on comments on the Laws of Shema[2], aired seven weeks ago at Siyum Sefer haMada (Shiur #23). 3) I was contacted by a Jewish couple, touring on a nearby island. I know them as traditional, but not Shomer Shabbos. They were seeking kosher wine for Kiddush on Shabbos. I know of a possibility of kosher wine being accessible on that island, but it would be non-mevushal. Is it perhaps preferable that they make Kiddush over

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00:34:46

5.28 Panorama of Halocho - Tazria-Metzora 5785

Panorama of Halacha ·

2025/05/02

The first 10 minutes of this shiur were accidentally not recorded. Below is a link to the beginning of the shiur in Hebrew:https://youtu.be/sa1O4hmnRf01) In Modim we say הטוב כי לא כלו רחמיך, המרחם כי לא תמו חסדיך. Wouldn’t it have been more logical to link Toiv with Chessed and Rachamim with Rachamim?[1]2) At our public Seder I struggled to be heard throughout the room. Would I be able to use a hailer, i.e. a non-electric horn, to project my voice?[2]3) May I buy shares in a company that

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00:55:12

5.27 Shmini 5785

Panorama of Halacha ·

2025/04/25

1) I’ve said HaMapil and then realise that I haven’t counted Sefirah. What should I do?[1]2) A non-Shomer Shabbos picked up an open bottle of wine (not mevushal) to check the label. Is the wine Nesech?[2]3) At Kiddush on one of the last nights of Pesach I said שהחיינו. Having realized my error, may I now drink the Kiddush wine?[3]4) At Kiddush on the past Motzei Shabbos I realised that I had forgotten to include VaTodieinu in Maariv and I had carried something home from Shul. What

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00:50:16

5.26 Chol HaMoed Pesach 5785

Panorama of Halacha ·

2025/04/25

1) One of the participants at the Rebbe’sSeder in the year 5719 (’59) said the Al Netilas Yodayim at Urchatz. The Rebbe told to eat his Matzo right then. At the farbrengen of Acharon shel Pesach the Rebbe discussed this further. In a newly published letter the Rebbe explains why he didn’t tell the man to wear gloves until time for Matzo:[1]2) May one trim nails of children during Chol haMoed?[2]3) Someone wishes to offer cash for post-dated cheques for less than the amount written in the

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00:42:44

5.25 Vayikro 5785

Panorama of Halacha ·

2025/04/04

1) We didn’t see the Rebbe making an event of Birkas haIlanos. Any insights?[1]2) Our Shul is within an Eruv. Is there room to permit me to distribute Shmura Matzo on Shabbos to people who won’t come to Shul in the evening, for use at their Seder? [2]3) May I mash cooked potatoes on Yomtov with a designated mashing tool?[3]4) A Jewish lad works as a waiter in a non-Kosher restaurant. He’s already taking off for Yomtov proper and he’s worried that if he misses the whole week he

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00:55:59

5.24 Pekudei 5785

Panorama of Halacha ·

2025/03/30

1) Feedback on definition of Mitzva min haTorah הוכח תוכיח:[1]2) Does an egg-steamer need to be toivelled?[2]3) A young Baalas-Tshuva, lives with Grandma – who isn’t religious at all. The young lady is away over Pesach whilst Grandma is staying home and has no plans to desist from Chomeitz. Does the young lady need to kasher her kitchen upon her return? [3]4) Further re. Hamoitzi in one room and bentsching elsewhere under the same roof:[4]5) Should I make a point of putting on

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00:57:21

5.23 Vayakhel – Poroh 5785

Panorama of Halacha ·

2025/03/22

1) Siyum on Rambam Sefer haMada:2) Guidelines to setting up Communal Sedorim for 1st night Seder:[1]3) On Shabbos Erev Pesach, if I eat chometz in one location and continue eating in a second location, where should I bentch? [2]4) May one eat Kitniyos on Erev Pesach?[3]5) Poreis Mapoh and making Kiddush during the 7th hour:[4]6) On Shabbos, may one dress a toddler with an extra Pamper before going out somewhere, to be handyfor when the child will need to be changed?[5]7) The

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00:48:49

5.22 Tetzaveh - Zochoir 5785

Panorama of Halacha ·

2025/03/10

1) What is the meaning of מעין הברכות, said on Shabbos eve?[1]2) My mechutan and I share the same first name. Is that an issue?[2]3) Four seminary girls agreed to go jeeping together on a day off and to share the cost. One girl fell ill and pulled out. Does she still have to pay her share?[3]4) A boy was born on the 30th of Adar 1. His Barmitzvah isin a regular year, but which day?[4]5) We have two men wishing to have Maftir this Shabbos [Zochor], but only one Baal Korei. Could we

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00:42:06

5.21 Terumo - Shekolim 5785

Panorama of Halacha ·

2025/03/03

1) Can one fulfil the Mitzva of Megila when hearing the reading via a hearing-aid?[1]2) May we purchase a lease of the grounds of a church to use for our teen-camp?[2]3) At Maariv, the 10th man left during the Amida. Doesthe Chazan say Kaddish Tiskabel?[3]4) Due to my chronic thirst, I often wake up in middle of my sleep to sip some water. Do I have to wash Negel Vasser before drinking? Say the brocho על נטילת ידים? Even if not: what about saying the brocho שהכל in the presence of used

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00:48:59

5.20 Mishpotim 5785

Panorama of Halacha ·

2025/02/24

1) Need we have meat for our Purim meal?[1]2) Does a Kohen under BarMitzva join the adults for BirchasKohanim?[2]3) Is there Torah guidance re. putting a pet to sleep due to its frail condition?[3]4) May I put cold water in an electric urn just before Shabbos?[4]5) A Kohen shouldn’t marry a woman whose mother is Jewish but her fatherisn’t. If they did get married they don’t have to separate. Does the ‘defect’ carry over to the next generation, i.e. may a Kohen marry their

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5.19 Yisro 5785

Panorama of Halacha ·

2025/02/18

1) There’s a new Tefilin-protector on themarket. Is it appropriate for Minhag Chabad?[1]2) May cold food be placed in a warming-cupboard on Shabbos?[2]3) What would be the equivalent of a blech in order to permit returning hot food back into our ovens?[3]4) I’m visiting a community on Purim. The local Rabbi has organized Mishloach Monos from family to family. Is there value in me bringing a single package of Mishloach Monos to be passed around: A gives the package to B, Bgives the

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00:40:58

5.18 Beshalach - Shiroh 5785

Panorama of Halacha ·

2025/02/11

1) What is the difference betweenYisgadalveYiskadash andYigadeil veYiskadeish?[1]2) What may I do to dispose of bread that won’t be eaten?[2]3) I have a choice between daveningMaariv with a minyan before nightfall, or to daven after nightfall alone. Which is advisable?[3]4) I have a hotplate upon which I sometimes place food direct. Does it requireTevila?[4]5) My chapped lips sometimes bleed. May I swallow that blood?[5]6) I bake bread in a Meaty oven and label it as such. Is that

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00:58:57

5.17 Bo 5785

Panorama of Halacha ·

2025/02/04

1) Many Sidurim have a list of verses corresponding to people’s names, to be recited before stepping back at the end of the Shmone Esrei. I found some of those verses to be difficult for my younger pupils. Can I recommend a simpler verse instead?[1]2) Is playing football on Shabbos permitted?[2] 3) A non-frum Jew kindly lent money to my Beis Chabad, but he wrote the cheque on Shabbos. May I deposit the cheque?[3] 4) Why does Chabad not say א-ל מלך נאמן before

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00:58:33

5.16 Voero 5785

Panorama of Halacha ·

2025/01/31

1) I struggle with completing the whole Tehilimon the morning of Shabbos Mevorchim. Should I make a head-start Friday night, or make it up the following Shabbos?[1] 2) Is it Chabad custom to place ash on the head of a Chosson prior to his Chupah?[2] 3) I woke up before dawn and said the brocho הנותן לשכוי בינה. I also said the brocho שעשה לי כל צרכי, although I wasn’t wearing leather shoes. Should I repeat after dawn?[3] 4) A boy born between sunset and ‘3 stars’; which day does he

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00:58:11

5.15 Shmos 5785

Panorama of Halacha ·

2025/01/21

1) After completing their blessings, the Kohanimsay a prayer. They are advised to synchronize the end of this prayer with the Chazan’s ending of the brocho שים שלום, so that the Omein said by the congregation will apply for both. When the Chazan’s brocho is protracted, should the Kohanim’s start early or late?[1] 2) Are we allowed to ask a Goy to procure refreshments for our Shabbos event after we’ve run out of supplies?[2] 3) On Tisha b’Av we don’t sit directly on the floor, but

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