Shabbos 148a
[BS"D] Judaism and bulimia. Is one allowed to cause him/herself to vomit? Does the halacha differentiate between vomiting on Shabbos vs a vomiting on a weekday?
Shabbos 147b
[BS'D] Judaism and the Bathhouse. Is giving a massage on Shabbat permitted? Why did our sages tell us not to return the towel to the bathhouse attendants after using it, but to leave it by the windowsill? What happened to the scholar who indulged himself in wine and immersed himself in a spa for [...]
Shabbos 147a part 2
[BS"D] When men's fashion meets Hilchos Shabbos. If one wears his talis (or other garments) folded over in a way that's meant to protect the garment then it is (sometimes) considered as "carrying" and is thus forbidden. However, if the very same way of wearing the garment is done for reason of fashion and [...]
The Israeli visiting Los Angeles thought no one saw him… (Maris Ayin Story)
[BS"D] Why did Chazal forbid us from doing what is seemingly (but not really) forbidden even in the most hidden places? This real life story will tell you why.
Shabbos 147a
[BS"D] Shaking off dust or dew on Shabbos from one's garment; Wearing a tallis folded over your shoulders; Wearing a scarf folded over your shoulders.
Hilchos Yom Tov with Rav Zachariash (7)
Rabbi Avrohom Baruch Zachariash teaches the halachas of Yom Tov with the Mishnah Berurah (O.C. 507). Shiur dealt with wood-burning ovens and whether the wood is mukseh. Smoking cigarettes on Yom Tov was also discussed extensively, including quoting the psak halacha from Rav Moshe Feinstein.
Shabbos 146b part 2
[BS"D] One of the Shabbos prohibitions is the act of memare'ach- smoothning a hardish matter (such as a blob of wax) by spreading it onto a surface. This melacha has some practical applications in everyday life, such as whether one is allowed to brush their teeth on Shabbos or not (which is, in fact, [...]
Shabbos 146b
[BS"D] Creating a spigot for a wine barrel on Shabbos. Reopening an old hole that was stuffed up. Making a primitive spigot with a straw. And more. A Gemara class with Halacha touch ups.
Shabbos 146a part 2
[BS"D] According to Torah law, one is allowed to open a can of drink on Shabbos. Is that true? Isnt the opening act similar to creating a new utensil? Get the picture right in this shiur.
Hilchos Kneading Dough With Milk – with Rav Zachariash
Rabbi Avrohom Baruch Zachariash teaches the halachas of the prohibition of kneading dough with milk - very relevant for the upcoming holiday of Shavuos when people often have dairy meals! Shulchan Aruch Yoreh Deah 97:1