Yom Kippur – One Eternal Moment
BSD "I know I'll sin after Yom Kippur (and so does He). So what's it all about anyways?"
Bava Metzia 114a Amud Yomi Shiur
BSD Does our Creator need us? Which tribe did Eliyahu (Elijah the prophet) come from? These and more questions are answered in the second half of this shiur-video.
Bava Metzia 113b Amud Yomi Shiur
BSD Is it permissible for a lender to collect all the items from his debtor, or is he supposed to leave him his bare necessities? And how does one decide what bare necessities are?: ALSO: The Talmud teaches us the concept of "we are all children of royalty". What does it mean in practical [...]
Hilchos Chol Hamoed with Rav Zachariash (6)
Rabbi Avrohom Baruch Zachariash teaches the halachas of Chol Hamoed with the Mishnah Berurah (O.C. 533). Scheduling car repair for Chol Hamoed; Shopping on Chol Hamoed for Chol Hamoed and for after Yom Tov; Buying a new suit in the UK to bring to Israel; Making cole slaw on Yom Tov; and much more!
Bava Metzia 113a Amud Yomi Shiur
BSD Order of Court in the eyes of halacha. The Torah prohibits a lender from entering the home of his borrower in order to take a collateral (that is in general. This law has many details). Collateral collection can only be done through the legal channels of Beth Din (Jewish Court) . But does [...]
Bava Metzia 112b Amud Yomi Shiur
Under oath! According to Torah Law, people are ordered to take an oath (shevua) when they deny money that is claimed from them. Sometimes, however, the rules of the game change, and the plaintiff is the one that takes the shevua (and subsequently the claimed money). Such is the case of workers who claimed [...]
Why be happy on Rosh HaShanah?
BSD If Rosh HaShanah is the annual Judgment Day, then why is it a day of joy? At best, we should be calm, knowing that our Father will do us justice. But why be actively... happy??
Bava Metzia 112a Amud Yomi Shiur
BSD If someone worked for you for a few minutes, do you still have to pay them on time? If someone is not paid per hour but rather per project (e.g. a designer, seamstress, dry cleaner) do you still have to pay them on time? What is the halachic status of the one who [...]
Bava Metzia 111b Amud Yomi Shiur
BSD Rented an item from a friend or a company but delayed the payment? This too involves Torah prohibition. There are numerous Torah prohibitions to do with holding back wages (or rent), but not all of them apply to every situation. This video clarifies some of these points.
Hilchos Chol Hamoed with Rav Zachariash (5)
Rabbi Avrohom Baruch Zachariash teaches the halachas of Chol Hamoed with the Mishnah Berurah (O.C. 533). What types of preparations can be made on Yom Tov and Chol Hamoed. Can one use trickery in order to make more that can be used during the week? Can you grind flour on Yom Tov? What if [...]