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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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00:28:00

MB 330.1 – MB 330.3 – Childbirth on Shabbos:...

Dirshu Mishnah Berurah ·

2025/10/26

In this episode, we begin Siman 330 of the Mishnah Berurah, exploring the halachos of childbirth on Shabbos. A woman in labor is considered to be in life-threatening danger (choleh sheyesh bo sakana), permitting Shabbos desecration to ensure her safety. We examine what actions are allowed for her, her helpers, and medical staff—including lighting candles, calling a midwife from afar, and making changes (shinui) when possible. The shiur discusses the balance between speed and modification, when

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00:20:13

MB 329.4 – MB 329.9 – Saving Life and Protecting...

Dirshu Mishnah Berurah ·

2025/10/23

In this episode, we continue exploring Hilchos Pikuach Nefesh—the laws of saving life on Shabbos—from Siman 329:4–9. The discussion covers halachic rulings on rescuing someone trapped under rubble, determining signs of life, and applying modern medical realities to these laws. We then examine when Shabbos may be desecrated to protect against hostile attacks—whether defending lives, property, or border towns—and how these principles adapt to contemporary threats. The episode concludes with guidance

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00:23:25

MB 329.1 - 329.3 - – Saving Life and Extinguishing...

Dirshu Mishnah Berurah ·

2025/10/21

This episode opens a new discussion in Siman 329 of the Mishnah Berurah, focusing on the laws of saving life on Shabbos. The shiur explores how the principle of pikuach nefesh—preserving life—overrides Shabbos prohibitions, including cases like extinguishing a fire or rescuing individuals from danger. The Mishnah Berurah analyzes when it is preferable to extinguish a fire versus carrying people to safety, weighing Torah-level versus rabbinic prohibitions and practical modern concerns such as urban

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00:20:48

MB 328.48 – MB 328.49 – Laws of Healing and Blood...

Dirshu Mishnah Berurah ·

2025/10/20

In this episode, we conclude the Mishnah Berurah’s discussion of the halachos of healing and medical treatment on Shabbos. The focus is on the prohibitions of tzove’a (dyeing), chovel (causing a wound), and related issues such as dressing wounds, extracting blood, and administering enemas. We explore when these actions are biblically or rabbinically prohibited, distinctions between intentional and inevitable outcomes, and when leniencies apply for the sick or in cases of indirect action. Also

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00:17:58

MB 328.44 - 328.47 - Therapeutic Bathing, Saltwater...

Dirshu Mishnah Berurah ·

2025/10/19

In this episode, we continue exploring Hilchos Shabbos focusing on the intersection between bathing, therapeutic practices, and healing. The discussion covers when one may bathe in mineral or saline waters on Shabbos, the distinction between ordinary bathing and healing immersion, and how intention affects permissibility. We review the halachos of bathing in natural springs, saline or murky waters, and the use of mud baths for health purposes.Additional topics include:Cooling oneself versus

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00:22:27

MB 328.38 - 328.43 - Using Remedies, Exercise, and...

Dirshu Mishnah Berurah ·

2025/10/12

In this episode, we continue exploring the halachos of medicine and healing on Shabbos. The discussion examines when taking or performing medical treatments is considered prohibited due to refuah (healing) and the concern of grinding herbs—a biblical melachah. We review cases including swallowing raw eggs for the voice, inducing vomiting, using hot cups or compresses for stomach pain, anointing with oil and salt after drinking, and exercising or massaging for health. The Mishnah Berurah clarifies

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00:23:43

MB 328.35 – MB 328.37 – Expressing Milk, Medicines,...

Dirshu Mishnah Berurah ·

2025/09/28

This episode explores the halachic discussions in Mishnah Berurah on health and medication on Shabbos. Topics include expressing milk for infants, distinctions between medical and non-medical uses of substances, oral hygiene practices, eating foods with healing properties, the permissibility of vitamins, and the use of sleeping tablets. The shiur clarifies when food and medicine may be taken by healthy individuals versus those experiencing discomfort or illness, and how rabbinic prohibitions

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00:25:23

MB 328.27 – MB 328.34 – Healing on Shabbos: Wounds,...

Dirshu Mishnah Berurah ·

2025/09/21

This episode continues the discussion of the halachos of healing on Shabbos. Topics include when wine may be used to stop bleeding, distinctions between ordinary wounds and those considered life-threatening, and the use of vinegar, schnapps, or brandy. We explore the halachos of dislocated joints, removing hanging nails or skin, and the connection to melachos such as shearing. The shiur also covers toothaches, sore throats, and the use of vinegar or oil, including when non-Jews may assist. Finally,

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00:25:13

MB 328.26 – MB 328.28 – Bandages, Boils, and Healing...

Dirshu Mishnah Berurah ·

2025/09/16

In this episode, we explore the halachos of applying and reapplying bandages with medicinal creams on Shabbos, including when they may be replaced if they fall, the role of a non-Jew in assisting with medical care, and the distinctions between biblical and rabbinic prohibitions. We also discuss handling boils, extracting pus versus blood, and related concerns of causing wounds. Practical guidance is given on wound dressings, avoiding permanent knots, changing soiled cloths for dignity and health,

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00:26:19

MB 328.17 – MB 328.26 – Healing, Non-Jews Cooking for...

Dirshu Mishnah Berurah ·

2025/09/15

This episode explores the halachos of caring for the sick on Shabbos when life is not at risk. We discuss when food may be cooked by a non-Jew and the implications of bishul akum, the status of utensils used in such cooking, and distinctions for what remains after Shabbos. We then shift to the broader rabbinic decrees against healing practices on Shabbos, such as applying wine, spit, or medicinal lotions to the eyes, dressing wounds with oil, water, cloths, or leaves, and when these actions are

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00:23:06

MB 328.17 – MB 328.19 – Healing a Sick Person on...

Dirshu Mishnah Berurah ·

2025/09/14

This episode examines the halachos of treating a sick person on Shabbos when there is no life-threatening danger. We explore distinctions between general illness, limb-threatening conditions, and minor ailments. The discussion covers what a Jew may do, what requires a shinui (change in the normal manner of doing the action), and when one must rely on a non-Jew. The Mishnah Berurah clarifies how far rabbinic prohibitions may be set aside, the status of aiding a non-Jew’s action, and practical

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00:23:34

MB 328.13 – MB 328.17 – Saving the Sick on Shabbos:...

Dirshu Mishnah Berurah ·

2025/09/11

This episode explores the halachos of caring for the dangerously ill on Shabbos. We learn why it is not only permitted but praiseworthy to act with urgency to save a life, even if unintended melachos are performed. Practical cases include rescuing children in danger, breaking doors, and feeding the sick when kosher food is unavailable. The Mishnah Berurah clarifies whether slaughtering an animal or giving non-kosher food is preferable, and how a patient’s refusal to eat can affect halachic

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00:30:06

MB 328.8 – MB 328.12 – Healing on Shabbos:...

Dirshu Mishnah Berurah ·

2025/09/09

This episode continues our study of the Mishnah Berurah on the laws of healing on Shabbos. We explore bloodletting, blood clots, and their connection to modern blood pressure, when treatment is life-threatening versus when it can wait. The halachic status of eye conditions is examined, showing why eye disease is treated more seriously than other ailments. We discuss external wounds, the role of doctors versus the patient’s own testimony, and principles of pikuach nefesh — prioritizing life even in

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00:18:31

MB 328.3- 328.7 - Life-Threatening Illness on...

Dirshu Mishnah Berurah ·

2025/09/08

In this episode, we continue our series on the halachos of Shabbos and medical emergencies, focusing on pikuach nefesh (life-threatening danger). We explore:When it is obligatory to desecrate Shabbos to save or treat a sick person.The difference between internal wounds, external injuries, and fevers, and how halacha views each.Cases of doubt—why even uncertain danger requires immediate action.The role of a doctor’s judgment, the patient’s own assessment, and when a non-Jew should be asked to perform

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00:21:32

MB 328.3 - Toothaches, Internal Wounds, and Shabbos

Dirshu Mishnah Berurah ·

2025/09/07

This episode explores the halachic principles surrounding medical treatment on Shabbos, with a focus on internal wounds and toothaches. We examine when pain and illness justify Shabbos desecration, how conditions once deemed life-threatening are approached in light of modern medicine, and whether tooth extractions can be permitted today. Sources from the Shulchan Aruch, Rema, Mishnah Berurah, and later authorities are discussed, highlighting distinctions between minor discomfort, severe pain, and

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00:21:53

MB 328.1 - 328.2 - Medicine on Shabbat: When...

Dirshu Mishnah Berurah ·

2025/09/04

This episode explores the halachic principles surrounding medical care on Shabbos. We discuss the rabbinic decree against taking medicine, the distinction between minor discomfort, more serious illness, and life-threatening danger, and the practical guidelines for when treatment—whether self-administered, assisted by a non-Jew, or even involving melacha—is permitted. We also examine why preserving life is not only allowed but a mitzvah, and why hesitation can be dangerous.Podcast NotesBackground of

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00:14:57

MB 318.19 - Shabbat Cooking Laws: Final Insights on...

Dirshu Mishnah Berurah ·

2025/09/04

We conclude our journey through the laws of cooking on Shabbos with the final section on Hilchos Shabbos. This episode explores practical scenarios: smearing oil or garlic on hot roasts, using utensils after cooking, handling fats that melt, and the responsibilities of those who contribute to the cooking process. We also discuss the use of kettles, secondary utensils, and the line between permitted and prohibited actions on Shabbos.

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00:12:01

MB 318.17 - 318.18 - The Laws of Cooking on Shabbat:...

Dirshu Mishnah Berurah ·

2025/09/03

In this episode, we continue exploring the laws of cooking on Shabbat, focusing on when it is prohibited to place cold food on a hot kettle, how heat levels affect cooking, and the distinctions between cooked and uncooked foods. We also examine the rules around stirring hot food and why even small actions, like inserting a spoon, can accelerate cooking. The discussion compares food preparation with dyeing wool, highlighting how both processes are impacted by stirring.

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00:17:36

MB 318.16 - Heating Foods with Congealed Fat on...

Dirshu Mishnah Berurah ·

2025/09/02

In this episode, we explore the halachic principles behind reheating foods that contain congealed fat on Shabbos. We discuss two key issues: whether melting fat counts as “cooking after cooking” for liquids, and whether the change of state raises a concern of nolad (something newly created on Shabbos). Drawing on classic sources, we compare cases like reheating a pastry with fat, melting ice in a drink, and fat dissolving into sauces. We also clarify practical differences between dry and liquid

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00:24:23

MB 318.13 - 318.16 - Shabbat Cooking Laws: Reheating,...

Dirshu Mishnah Berurah ·

2025/08/31

In this episode, we continue exploring the halachot of cooking on Shabbat, focusing on the distinctions between primary and secondary vessels, reheating food, and placing containers into hot water. We examine practical applications such as warming a baby’s bottle, reheating liquids, and the conditions under which food may be placed near a fire or on a hot plate. The discussion covers opinions on ladles as vessels, the halachic definitions of cooking temperatures, and the permissibility of reheating

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