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Dirshu Mishnah Berurah

A page a day (amud yomi) of Mishnah Berurah explained and clarified following (roughly) the cycle of the Dirshu program for mastery of the laws of daily Jewish living. Master the text in under 30 minutes a day. For individual application of the laws you should consult with your local Orthodox Rabbi. Please subscribe to this podcast - you will be notified when each new session is uploaded and you will maximise your daily learning. For feedback or questions you can reach me on

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00:22:13

MB 320.8– MB 320.13 – Squeezing Foods, Melting Ice,...

Dirshu Mishnah Berurah ·

2026/02/12

This episode explores the laws of extracting liquids on Shabbos, focusing on the distinction between different food categories. Olives and grapes are most restricted because they are primarily grown for juice, while most other fruits are generally permitted to squeeze unless commonly used for juicing in a given locale. A key principle is the difference between a food’s natural internal moisture (considered part of the food) and externally absorbed liquids from cooking or pickling, which are more

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00:18:06

MB 320.6 – MB 320.7 – Squeezing Fruits on Shabbos:...

Dirshu Mishnah Berurah ·

2026/02/09

This episode explores the laws of squeezing fruits and vegetables for juice on Shabbos, with a focus on lemon juice and common kitchen scenarios. It explains when squeezing is permitted versus prohibited, the distinction between squeezing for flavor versus extracting juice, and how custom and intent affect the ruling. The discussion also covers pickled or cooked foods, squeezing directly onto food versus into an empty container, and why olives and grapes are treated more strictly. Practical

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00:19:35

MB 320.2 – MB 320.5 – Squeezing Fruits, Extracting...

Dirshu Mishnah Berurah ·

2026/02/08

This episode explores the laws of extracting juice from fruits on Shabbos and when liquids that emerge are permitted or prohibited. We discuss olives and grapes crushed before Shabbos, when their juice is automatically allowed, and how nullification works when juice mixes immediately with existing liquid. The shiur clarifies key distinctions between juice that appears independently versus juice that blends right away, and why that difference matters.We also cover practical scenarios: placing ice or

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00:18:18

MB 320.1b – Fruit Juicing on Shabbos: Custom, Sucking...

Dirshu Mishnah Berurah ·

2026/02/05

This episode continues to examine the halachic rules of squeezing fruit on Shabbos. Olives and grapes remain strictly prohibited to squeeze for juice under all circumstances. Strawberries and pomegranates are treated more leniently if they are primarily for eating and juice emerges on its own, but actively squeezing them for drinking is still forbidden.For other fruits, local custom is decisive—if a fruit is commonly juiced in a given place (such as apples today or pears in certain regions),

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00:13:22

MB 320.1a – Squeezing Fruits on Shabbos

Dirshu Mishnah Berurah ·

2026/02/03

This episode introduces the laws of squeezing fruits on Shabbos. The key distinction is between fruits primarily used for juice and those mainly eaten as solids. Grapes and olives are strictly forbidden to squeeze because their normal use is for producing liquids, and even juice that seeps out on its own is prohibited as a safeguard against intentional squeezing. Some fruits, like strawberries and pomegranates, depend on intent: if they were designated for eating, naturally released juice is

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00:28:33

MB 319.15 – MB 319.17 – Sorting on Shabbat: Eggs,...

Dirshu Mishnah Berurah ·

2026/02/01

A practical overview of the laws of sorting on Shabbat as they apply to everyday food preparation. This episode explores when straining or separating food is permitted versus prohibited, including sifting mustard with an egg, separating egg whites and yolks, drinking through a cloth to avoid insects, removing bugs from food or drink, skimming cream, churning butter, curdling milk, and related dairy processes. Key principles focus on the classic conditions that make sorting allowed—taking the desired

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00:19:02

MB 319.12 – MB 319.14 – Filtering Wine, Pouring...

Dirshu Mishnah Berurah ·

2026/01/26

This episode continues the laws of Borer (selection and filtering) on Shabbos, focusing on filtering wine and water. It clarifies when filtering is permitted using non-designated items (like cloths or wicker baskets), when special filters may be used, and the limits placed to avoid weekday-style activity. The shiur explains the issue of raising a basket above a utensil, the concern of creating a “tent-like” structure, and the concept of shinui (making a recognizable change from weekday practice).It

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00:19:42

MB 319.10 – MB 319.11 – Filtering Wine, Water, and...

Dirshu Mishnah Berurah ·

2026/01/25

This episode continues the laws of Borer as applied to filtering liquids on Shabbos. We explore when filtering wine, water, and other drinks is permitted—focusing on the key distinction between clear and cloudy liquids. If a drink is already fit to consume without filtering, straining it may be allowed, even if small particles remain. The discussion contrasts using a designated filter versus ordinary clothing, highlighting concerns of laundering (libun) and weekday-like activity. Differences between

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00:18:32

MB 319.4 – MB 319.9 – The Limits of Sifting, Washing,...

Dirshu Mishnah Berurah ·

2026/01/21

This episode continues the laws of selection on Shabbos, focusing on when everyday actions cross into prohibited sorting. We cover sifting grain by hand versus with tools, why funnels, plates, or two-handed techniques are not allowed, and how even simple soaking or washing can become problematic.The discussion then turns to cleaning produce: washing vegetables, potatoes, animal fodder, and fruit, including whether soaking or rinsing removes “refuse” in a halachically significant way. We explore

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00:18:30

MB 319.4 – MB 319.6 – Borer on Shabbos: Selecting...

Dirshu Mishnah Berurah ·

2026/01/20

This episode continues the detailed laws of borer (selection) on Shabbos. We clarify the three core conditions that permit food selection: taking the desired item from the undesired, using one’s hand rather than a specialized tool, and eating immediately. The discussion explains why removing refuse—even by hand—creates liability, how using utensils changes the halachic status, and why timing matters. Practical cases include sorting large quantities of food, separating legumes, rubbing grain,

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00:25:26

MB 319.2 – MB 319.3 – Separating Food and Objects on...

Dirshu Mishnah Berurah ·

2026/01/19

This episode continues the laws of sorting and separating on Shabbat, focusing on the key distinction between normal eating and prohibited sorting. The discussion clarifies that removing what you don’t want, using tools designed for sorting, or preparing items for later use—even later the same day—can constitute a violation.We explore practical cases: mixed foods, two types of fish, large and small pieces, burnt or spoiled portions, sweet versus sour fruit, and common Shabbat meal preparations. The

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00:24:54

MB 319.1 – Borer on Shabbos: The Three Rules That...

Dirshu Mishnah Berurah ·

2026/01/15

This episode opens the laws of Borer (separating) on Shabbos with a foundational overview from the Mishnah Berurah. It explains why Borer is one of the most commonly misunderstood prohibitions and lays out the three core conditions that determine permissibility: taking the desired item from the undesired, doing so by hand (not with a utensil), and for immediate use within the meal. The shiur clarifies when biblical vs. rabbinic prohibitions apply, the role of utensils like strainers and sifters, and

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00:22:29

MB 344.2 – Shabbos in the Desert & Final Melachos of...

Dirshu Mishnah Berurah ·

2026/01/14

This episode concludes Siman 344 with a practical case: someone lost in the desert who knows how many days they’ve traveled but not the starting day. We clarify which days are certainly weekday, when work is permitted, and when it must be restricted—especially once one day’s work suffices for ongoing needs.The Mishnah Berurah then closes Chelek Gimel by summarizing the remaining primary categories of forbidden labor related to textile production: combing, beating fibers, spinning (by hand or tool),

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00:15:06

MB 344.1 - Lost Track of Shabbat: Survival, Sanctity,...

Dirshu Mishnah Berurah ·

2026/01/12

This episode explores the halachic guidance for someone who becomes lost—such as in a desert or captivity—and no longer knows which day is Shabbat. We cover how to count days, designate a “Shabbat” for remembrance through Kiddush and Havdalah, and the limits of work and travel under conditions of uncertainty. The discussion clarifies when work is forbidden, when minimal labor is permitted for survival, and why even doubtful Shabbat days are treated with seriousness. Practical principles of survival,

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00:15:34

MB 343.1b - Raising Children Within Halachic...

Dirshu Mishnah Berurah ·

2026/01/11

This episode continues the laws governing a child’s actions in matters of prohibition, with a focus on Shabbos and forbidden foods. It clarifies when a parent must actively stop a child, when others may intervene, and the limits of involving non-Jews. Key topics include feeding prohibited foods to children, special leniencies for a sick child (including on Pesach), restrictions on instructing children to perform Shabbos violations—even rabbinic ones—and how responsibility changes once a child

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00:17:54

MB 343.1 a – Educating Children: Preventing...

Dirshu Mishnah Berurah ·

2026/01/10

This episode explores the laws of educating children in mitzvot, focusing on a parent’s responsibility to prevent children from transgressing prohibitions. It explains the distinction between the role of the father and that of the court, and between biblical and rabbinic prohibitions. The discussion clarifies when a child must be stopped, when protest is required, and how a child’s level of understanding determines obligation. Special attention is given to actively feeding forbidden items,

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00:22:26

MB 342.1 – Rabbinic Restrictions During Twilight...

Dirshu Mishnah Berurah ·

2026/01/08

This episode explores the unique halachic status of the twilight period between sunset and nightfall. We examine which rabbinic prohibitions were suspended during this time, when and why exceptions apply for mitzvah needs or pressing circumstances, and which decrees remain in force due to their closeness to biblical violations. The discussion clarifies actions like climbing trees, swimming, carrying in semi-public domains, establishing extended walking limits, and asking a non-Jew to light a candle

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00:20:15

MB 341.1 – MB 341.3 – Annulment of Vows on Shabbos

Dirshu Mishnah Berurah ·

2026/01/07

This episode explores when vows may be annulled on Shabbos and why the general rule restricts weekday-style legal actions on a holy day. We clarify that vows may be annulled on Shabbos when they directly affect Shabbos enjoyment or mitzvah observance—such as eating, drinking, wearing Shabbos clothing, or sleeping. A key exception is the authority of a husband (and similarly a father) to annul vows within a strict same-day time window, even when the vow is unrelated to Shabbos.The discussion explains

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00:19:17

MB 340.12 – MB 340.14 – Tearing, Cutting, Gluing, and...

Dirshu Mishnah Berurah ·

2026/01/05

This episode completes Siman 340 of the Mishnah Berurah, covering the melachot of Losh (kneading), Kore’a (tearing), and Tofer (sewing) and their derivatives as they apply to everyday Shabbat situations. Topics include making paste or dough from seeds, tearing paper or earthenware for a purpose, opening sealed letters, and practical halachic guidance on toilet paper on Shabbat—including allowances for human dignity when done in an unusual manner. The episode also explores gluing and separating pages

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00:12:59

MB 340.8 – MB 340.11 – Stuffing Cushions, Gathering...

Dirshu Mishnah Berurah ·

2026/01/04

This episode continues the laws of Shabbos focusing on returning stuffing to cushions and pillows, clarifying when repair is permitted and when creating something new is forbidden. We then explore the prohibition of gathering items on Shabbos, including evaporated salt and agricultural produce, and define when “gathering” constitutes a biblical violation versus a rabbinic concern. Practical examples include fruit in the home versus the field, minimal liability measures, and classic cases such as

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