Halacha Deep Dive
Episodes
Adjusting Shabbos Clocks on Shabbos
05 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Can you adjust a Shabbos clock to make it go on or off earlier or later than it was set for?
Electric Shavers
29 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Shaving with an electric shaver, foil screens, lift and cut and creams.
Cholov Yisroel, Powdered Milk and DE
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Halachic opinions of Cholov Yisroel and Cholov Stam and the practical applications of powdered milk and DE (dairy equipment).
Shortcuts Through a Church and Other Uses of Church Property
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Halachos of shortcuts through a Church and other uses of Church property
Noise on Shabbos; Amazon Key, Dishwashers and Alarm Clocks
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Can you schedule an Amazon Key delivery on Shabbos?
Counting Towards a Minyan From the Ezras Noshim
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Can you be part of the minyan when you are in the womens section?
The Bracha on Pizza
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The proper bracha to make on various types of pizza
Commercial Websites, Automated Stock Sales and Ebay Auctions That Conclude on Shabbos
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Can you keep your website open on Shabbos? Can you bid in an eBay auction that will conclude on Shabbos?
The Bracha on Donuts
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever have to wash on a donut?
Opening Bottles on Shabbos
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Opening bottles on Shabbos and the difference between metal and plastic caps
Opening Cans on Shabbos
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Can you open a soda can on Shabbos?
Motion Sensors on Shabbos
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Can you walk by motion sensitive lights on Shabbos?
Wearing a Yarmulke
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is wearing a Yarmulke a halachic obligation? What if you will lose your job? Can you use your hand as a headcovering?
A Jewish Shabbos Goy
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Can you ask someone else to do something for you on Shabbos if you think that it is assur but he thinks it is mutar ie. carrying in a eruv and opening...
IV on Yom Kippur
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Can an IV be used on Yom Kippur? Must a sick person use an IV instead of eating and drinking on Yom Kippur?
Blood Spots in Eggs & Eggs Left Overnight
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have to check your eggs for bloodspots? If you find a bloodspot do you have to throw out the egg? Can you leave a peeled egg overnight?
Guns in Shul and on Shabbos
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Can you bring a gun into a Shul on a weekday? Is a gun muktzah on Shabbos?
OMG! Using Hashem's Name in English
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you allowed to say the word G-d?
Buying Treif Lunch for Your Non-Jewish Employees
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Engaging in business with non-kosher food.
Dressing Up As the Other Gender on Purim
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Can you dress up as the other other gender for Purim?
Inviting a Non-Jew for Yom Tov
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Inviting and hosting a non-Jew for Yom Tov
The Proper Time for Krias Shema at Night
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What is the earliest time for Krias Shema at night and when should you daven Maariv
Honoring Your In-Laws
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is there a halachic obligation to honor your in-laws?
When Your Shul Makes Early Shabbos
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have to accept early Shabbos the same time as your Shul does? Does a wofe have to accept Shabbos the smae time as her husband?
How Much Matzah and Wine Do I Need to Eat and Drink?
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Halachic Measurements Of Wine and Matzah
Davening Mincha After Plag and Maariv Before Shkiya
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When to daven Mincha and Maariv when you make early Shabbos
Shaimos
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What is required to be put in Shaimos and what can be thrown out
Washing for Karpas and Dipped Foods
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Why to we wash by karpas. Do you have to wash ear round when you eat a food dipped into liquid?
When to Observe Bar Mitzvahs, Yartzheits, etc in a Jewish Leap Year
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Which is the "real" Adar, Adar Rishon or Adar Sheni?
Cosmetic Tattoos and Semipermanent Makeup
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is semi permanent makeup included in the prohibition of tattoos?
Delivering for UberEats
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you allowed to be a delivery driver for UberEats?
The Halachic Dateline- Shabbos in Hawaii
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Where is the Halachic Dateline and when to observe Shabbos in Japan and Hawaii
Food Delivered by a Non-Jew
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Can a non-Jew deliver unsealed food?
Pets on Shabbos
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are pets muktzah on Shabbos?
The Controversial Bracha on Granola
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Understand the controversy surronding the Bracha on granola