Shabbat

Why are the Shabbat candles lit by the mother of the house? What is the ideal time to light the Shabbat candles? What is the reason for lighting candles? Rabbi Lauffer elaborates on the laws and customs regarding lighting the Shabbat candles

Why do women cover their eyes when making the blessing on the Shabbat candles? May a woman still do melacha after lighting the candles? Rabbi Lauffer elaborates further on the laws and customs regarding lighting the Shabbat candles

Why is there a custom for the husband to prepare the Shabbat candles? Why do we light a minimum of two candles? Why is it best to light with olive oil? In this episode Rabbi Lauffer discusses the laws of lighting the Yom Tov and Shabbat candles

Why do women have the custom give charity before lighting the Shabbat candles? May one move the Shabbat candles after they have been lit? Where should one light the candles if one is eating out? Rabbi Lauffer elaborates further on the laws and customs regarding lighting the Shabbat candles

Where should one light the Shabbat candles, where one eats or sleeps? Does the candle lighting in the home also cover the obligation of the guests? Rabbi Lauffer elaborates further on the laws and customs regarding lighting the Shabbat candles

Who should light the Shabbat candles when there is no woman around? How long should the candles burn for? What should be done if one forgets to light Shabbat candles? Rabbi Lauffer elaborates further on the laws and customs regarding lighting the Shabbat candles

How may one warm up food on Shabbat? What's the best way to prepare cholent for the Shabbat day meal? Why is it forbidden to make ice on Shabbat? Learn about the laws and customs regarding food items on Shabbat

Learn about the laws and customs regarding the morning blessings and the reading of the Torah on Shabbat morning

May one eat or drink before reciting Kiddush on Shabbat morning? Rabbi Lauffer discusses the laws regarding Kiddush and the meals on Shabbat day

What is the definition of the laws of Borer – Sorting? How can one sort foods in a permissible way on Shabbat? May one remove the stems of strawberries on Shabbat? Rabbi Chaimowitz summarizes these practical laws

How may one select food from a mixture on Shabbat without violating the prohibition of sorting foods on Shabbat? In this episode Rabbi Chaimowitz explains how to avoid the prohibition of sorting foods on Shabbat in detail

Why does the Holy Arizal single out the laws regarding Borer – Sorting? Rabbi Chaimowitz explains the laws regarding sorting nonfood items on Shabbat, and the deeper meaning of this forbidden activity

What is the function and significance of the fourth meal; the melavah malkah? Rabbi Lauffer elaborates on the philosophy and laws regarding the this unique meal

When should the fourth meal be eaten on Motzei Shabbat? What is the purpose of this meal? Rabbi Lauffer expounds further on the deeper meaning of this unique meal based on kabbalah

Why is it forbidden to shower on Shabbat? Is it permissible to brush teeth on Shabbat? Learn basic and practical laws of Shabbat

It is forbidden to carry on Shabbat from a public domain into a private domain and vice versa. Why can't we carry on Shabbat? How can one carry keys on Shabbat if there's no eiruv? Rabbi Lauffer delivers a detailed explanation of the laws regarding carrying on Shabbat

How can we avoid cooking food that was left on the fire before Shabbat? Rabbi Chaimowitz clarifies these laws and explains why it is so important to God that we rest on the day of Shabbat

Is it permissible to warm up liquids, such as soup, cholent or gravy on Shabbat? In order to enjoy the Shabbat meal our Sages advise us to have a warm meal on Shabbat – How can we warm up liquids without transgressing the laws of Shabbat?

How can one prepare a delicious hot meal for Shabbat without transgressing any laws? What difference does it make to The Creator of the World if one heats up food on Shabbat? Rabbi Chaimowitz clarifies these essential issues based on Chassidut

Why is there a commandment to eat two loaves of bread on Shabbat? How do we fulfill the requirement of eating the two Challah breads on Shabbat? Discover how our simple actions, like preparing Challah for Shabbat give God tremendous satisfaction