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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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00:55:06

5.14 Vayechi - Chazak 5785

Panorama of Halacha ·

2025/01/13

1) In Tehilim #37 there are verses beginning with each of the א-ב in sequence, with the exception of the letter ע. Why was that letter omitted?[1]2) Our Beis Chabad has a set time for Friday-night Maariv. Due to the fast this Friday, may I make Kiddush and break my fast before Maariv?[2] 3) Purim this year is on a Friday. Would we be allowed to start our communal Purim meal close before Shabbos, pause for candle-lighting, and then continue with Kiddush & Lechem Mishne and the Shabbos

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00:59:05

5.13 Vayigash 5785

Panorama of Halacha ·

2025/01/09

1) Please address the opening of the Oron Kodesh to Jewish or non-Jewish visitors:[1]2) Does a blind person have the mitzvah of lighting the Menorah?[2] 3) I like to make a fruit-drink with berries. I have a jug that will pour the drink whilst retaining the berries. May this jug be used on Shabbos?[3] 4) A woman repaired the shirt she tore kriah with when her mother died. Is she allowed to use that shirt?[4] 5) Is there a known explanation why we alternate hands when washing

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00:56:11

5.12 Mikeitz – Chanukah 5785

Panorama of Halacha ·

2025/01/02

1) We’re having a staff Chanukah party. May we give each participant 5 Euro to play with and the winner takes the lot?[1]2) May a Kohen marry the daughter born to a couple who are both Geirim?[2] 3) Meaty sausages were warmed up in a meaty oven, in a milky tray that was lined with greaseproof paper. Does the paper prevent transmission of taste from food to tin?[3] 4) Does lighting Menorah in Shul or in a public require a Minyan to be present?[4] 5) Does a food-thermostat need to be toivelled

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00:44:18

5.11 Vayeishev 5785

Panorama of Halacha ·

2024/12/27

A weekly shiur by Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas.The following issues are discussed by Dayan Raskin in this week’s episode: 1) The Tzitzis on one corner of my Tallis-Koton are literally hanging on a thread. Are they still kosher? If yes: how can I reinforce the ‘bridge’ that holds the Tzitzis in place?[1] 2) Apparently, there’s no concern that a scarf should need Tzitzis. Otherwise we would be rounding one of

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01:05:48

5.10 Panorama of Halocho - Vayishlach 5785

Panorama of Halacha ·

2024/12/16

1) Siyum on Rambam Sefer Nezikin. 2) In error I sent £1000 to a Tzedoko account. Is the Tzedoko’s manager permitted to reimburse the money to my account?[1] 3) I’ve heard of a Segula: to recite Chapter 20 of Tehilim during pregnancy. Please enlighten me:[2] 4) Some Sefardim are lenient re. chazarah and permit placing food from the fridge onto the hotplate on Shabbos. May an Ashkenazi eat from this?[3] 5) A nozzle-extension to a tap, does it need to be toivelled?[4] 6) In our

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00:55:54

5.9 Vayeitzei 5785

Panorama of Halacha ·

2024/12/09

1) In this week’s Rambam we learned about the obligation [or not] to return an object that was knowingly cast away by it’s owner. At the end of our day-camp we have lots of good stuff, left by the kids. May we use them for another purpose?[1]2) Someone poured מים אחרונים on his fingers from a bottle of water. May we drink the remaining water?[2] 3) Is an L-shaped doorway required to have a Mezuzah?[3] 4) I have Tefillin in my travel-bag; may I place the bag on the floor?[4] 5) On

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00:43:59

5.8 Toldos 5785

Panorama of Halacha ·

2024/12/02

1) I have a non-Jewish lodger in my home. Does the door to his room need a mezuzah?[1]2) We had six men reciting the Amidah together. May one of those who lagged behind take over for the Repetition of the Amidah?[2] 3) I mixed up the wires and plugged in the crock-pot with the cholent to the time-switch and the hotplate remained on. May I lift the cholent while still hot and place it on the hotplate?[3] 4) I own two let-out properties and I live on the rental income. Recently I needed

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01:02:22

5.7 Chayei Soroh 5785

Panorama of Halacha ·

2024/11/28

1) Why in Nusach Chabad do we add Borchu at the end of Maariv on Friday evening, but not during the weekday and never after Shachris?[1]2) I was recently invited to farbreng on Shabbos in another Shul. The Gabbai wishes to pay me something. May I accept payment for Shabbos?[2] 3) The congregation are saying the 13 Midos; I’m saying Pesukei deZimra. Do I join in?[3] 4) May a Kohen train to be a doctor?[4] 5) If his practice involves contact with the dead, is he disqualified from

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00:55:34

5.6 Panorama of Halocho - Vayeiro 5785

Panorama of Halacha ·

2024/11/21

1) Feedback on shape of Tallis-Koton: details of the TK of the Previous Rebbe זי"ע:2) I’m visiting Tromso (69° N) next month. There will be no daylight. How do I work out times for Shabbos & Tefilos?[1] 3) One who said he will give a specific amount of money to a Shul. He has since fallen out with that community. Is he still obliged to donate the amount he said he would give? Could he give that amount to a different Shul?[2] 4) When washing Netilas Yodayim in the morning, our

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01:05:41

5.5 Lech Lecho 5785

Panorama of Halacha ·

2024/11/12

1) Customs relating to Milah – in newly-published letter of the Rebbe.[1] 2) Is there a source that a Bris should be held before midday?[2] 3) I bought a dwelling in a resort area. Mostly it will be rented out – to Jews or non-Jews, but I intend to use it personally for a few weeks annually. Are mezuzos required?[3] 4) When spending money in certain shops I receive Nectar points, which can then be redeemed for goods. Do I have to set aside Maaser for the cash-value of the

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00:55:46

5.4 Noach 5785

Panorama of Halacha ·

2024/11/04

1) At Birkas Kohanim, does the Chazananswer Omein to the blessings of the Kohanim?[1] 2) I wish to dismantle my Sukkah towards the end of Sukkos (because the weather forecast predicts strong winds). Is that permitted?[2] 3) My front door opens to a porch that has walls on either side but is totally open to the street. May I carry there on Shabbos?[3] 4) On Shabbos we don’t take medicine for a minor condition. What about Yomtov[4]; 2nd day Yomtov; 2nd day of Rosh haShono?[5] 5) There

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00:54:51

5.3 Breishis 5785

Panorama of Halacha ·

2024/11/01

1) Why do we say ומנחתם twice, once after each of the verses of the korbanos in Musaf of Chol haMoed Succos, yet we don’t say ומנחתם for the korbanos of Shabbos?[1]2) Use of a pickup van for a mobile Succah: the exterior walls measure 10 tefochim, the interior walls are only 5 tefochim. Are those walls adequate for our Succah?[2] 3) Reuven suffered a stroke ר"ל and is therefore now more capable with his left hand than with his right hand. Upon which arm should he place his

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00:55:48

5.2 Motzei Shabbos Chol HaMoed Succos 5785

Panorama of Halacha ·

2024/10/29

1) Why do we say שהחיינו for Shofar on the 2nd day of Rosh HaShono, but we don’t say שהחיינו when bentshing Lulav on the 2nd day of Succos?[1] 2) I have no option to do Kapporos locally with a chicken, so I’ve been doing it with money. I’ve now read that it is preferable to delegate and to request someone to do it on my behalf with a chicken. Would you recommend that I do so?[2] 3) One who lost a parent on the 18th of Elul, may he have a haircut on Chol HaMoed?[3] 4) My rental of my

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00:45:41

5.1 Motzei Shabbos Shuvo 5785

Panorama of Halacha ·

2024/10/07

1) For one who needs to drink on Yom Kippur, how does one measure כמלא לוגמיו?[1] 2) If there’s no Eiruv Tavshilin at all, may one light (a) candle[s] for Shabbos?[2] 3) One eating out over Shabbos but is lighting Shabbos-candles at home, should make an Eiruv Tavshilin – with a brocho?[3] 4) May I use a masher to mash eggs on Yomtov?[4] 5) Please explain why a glass roof over Schach disqualifies the Succah. After all it doesn’t detract from the shade afforded by the

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4.48 Nitzovim-Vayeilech 5784

Panorama of Halacha ·

2024/09/27

1) Following on from discussions about whetherblankets require Tzitzis; may one wrap himself in a large bath towel?[1] 2) Halocho says to have a haircut in honour of Rosh haShono. Also, to visit the cemetery. What if I have time on the day for only one, which should I bring forward?[2] 3) We wish to distribute sachets of honey for Rosh haShono. The line to tear open the sachets goes through writing. May these be opened on Yomtov?[3] 4) I followed a chumra three times. Does that count

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00:55:46

4.47 Ki Sovo 5784

Panorama of Halacha ·

2024/09/20

1) Some further feedback re. wearing a wristwatch on Yomtov:[1]2) At an event I drank some wine. Later soup is served. Do I say a brocho for the soup?[2] 3) Many of us are accustomed to light a special candle (or: 3 candles) for Shabbos Shuva. This year, Erev Shabbos Shuva is Rosh haShono. May one light the Shuva candle?[3] 4) Is Sushi acceptable for Eruv Tavshilin?[4] 5) May the Cholent for Shabbos Shuva be half-cooked at sunset?[5] 6) Thinking ahead to Succos: May one trap a

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00:50:15

4.46 Ki Seitzei 5784

Panorama of Halacha ·

2024/09/13

1) I travelled from London to spend Shabbos inYerusholayim. A friend asked me to take a package for someone in Yerusholayim. The recipient lives near the Shul where I will be davening on Shabbos morning. May I bring the package for the recipient at the same time? Would it make a difference if the package contains food?[1] 2) Will the Eruv Tavshilin permit me to transport clothes on Friday 2nd day of Yomtov for use on Friday night?[2] 3) To recite the 13 Midos Rachamim, the presence of a

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4.44 Re’eh 5784

Panorama of Halacha ·

2024/08/30

1) Did the Kohanim guarding the Beis haMikdosh sleep on the floor?[1] 2) How should one measure chocolate wafers for Brocho Acharona?[2] 3) I have a Hoodie that has “Fear G-d” emblazoned on the sleeve. Is it okay for me to wear it?[3] 4) One of our regulars has begun bringing her dog with her to Shabbos morning services. Other congregants are bothered by this. Any advice?[4] 5) May a bochur take food from the Yeshiva’s kitchen before mealtimes? After all, that food is

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00:46:16

4.43 Eikev 5784

Panorama of Halacha ·

2024/08/26

1) When saying a Brocho Acharona after fruit of the Seven Kinds that are actually produce of Eretz Yisroel, instead of על בארץ ועל הפירות we say: על הארץ ועל פירותיה.[1] If one had also drunk wine – that isn’t from EY, we have a misleading text: על הארץ ועל פרי הגפן ועל פירותיה – implying that these fruit are the produce of the vine! 2) There is a dispute as to the spelling of word Dakoh in the Torah: דכא or דכה. May one have an Aliya where the Sefer Torah is spelt contrary to one’s

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4.42 Voeschanan - Nachamu 5784

Panorama of Halacha ·

2024/08/18

1) In Eichah, from ch.2 onwards, the letter פ precedes the letter ע. Why?[1] 2) Does one who has to eat on Tisha b’Av keep to a regime of ‘shiurim’?[2] 3) Why do we – on Shabbos mornings - invoke “intense Divine mercy” for the communities that were massacred by the Crusades?[3] 4) In Russian culture it is common to attach a photo of the deceased to a gravestone. When realizing that this isn’t the Jewish way, one of our mekurovois removed the photos from the graves of her dear ones. May she bring

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