Shabbat
Events Calendar
Shabbat Candle Lighting - Part 4
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
Shabbat Candle Lighting - Part 5
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
Shabbat Candle Lighting - Part 6
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
Shabbat Food
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
Shabbat Morning - Part 1
Learn about the laws and customs regarding the morning blessings and the reading of the Torah on Shabbat morning
Shabbat Morning - Part 2
May one eat or drink before reciting Kiddush on Shabbat morning? Rabbi Lauffer discusses the laws regarding Kiddush and the meals on Shabbat day
Prohibition of Sorting Food on Shabbat
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
Proper Sorting of Foods on Shabbat
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
Sorting Non-Food Items on Shabbat
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
After Shabbat - The Fourth Meal - Part 1
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
After Shabbat - The Fourth Meal - Part 2
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
Basic Laws of Shabbat
Why is it forbidden to shower on Shabbat? Is it permissible to brush teeth on Shabbat? Learn basic and practical laws of Shabbat
Carrying on 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
Prohibition of Cooking Foods Already on the Fire
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
Prohibition of Cooking Liquids
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?
Prohibition of Cooking Solid Foods
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
Two Loaves of Bread
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
Shabbat Meals
Why is there a special requirement to experience pleasure on the day of Shabbat, like enjoying a delicious and elegant Shabbat meal? What do the different Shabbat delicacies represent? Rabbi Chaimowitz discusses the depth and meaning behind the laws and customs regarding the Shabbat meals
I Began to Observe the Sabbath and Found It Takes Care of Me
Many surfers continue to share their feelings with their fellow Jews ahead of the World Sabbath celebrated in October
The Mitzva of Kiddush - Part 1
What is the significance of making Kiddush on Shabbat? Rabbi Chaimowitz explains the meaning of Kiddush and the Laws regarding the preparations and fulfillment of this unique Mitzvah