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This episode is about the purchase of Chametz products after Pesach covering the following topics (and more): 1) the Yashan status of vodka; 2) whether seltzer needs to be certified Kosher for Pesach; 3) is whiskey truly Chametz; 4) changes in the AKO beer policy.

This Shiur is the second in a two part series on the customs and Halachot of the Seder on Leil HaPesah. This shiur was given to the Sephardic Minyan of Lower Merion, PA in 5778.

This Shiur is the first in a two part series on the customs and Halachot of the Seder on Leil HaPesah. This shiur was given to the Sephardic Minyan of Lower Merion, PA in 5778.

This Shiur on the customs and Halachot of Erev Pesah was given to the Sephardic Minyan of Lower Merion, PA in 5778.

This shiur was delivered in 5778 to the Sephardic Minyan of Lower Merion Synagogue in Lower Merion, PA.Disclaimer: Technology is updating constantly. This shiur is six years old at time of posting (5784) and appliances and utensils have only become more sophisticated. Ask your LOR (Local Orthodox Rabbi) regarding kashering methods as some of the information here may no longer be relevant or accurate.

This shiur, recorded in 5778, was delivered to the Sephardic Minyan at Lower Merion Synagogue in Lower Merion, PA.Disclaimer: Technology is updating constantly. This shiur is six years old at time of posting (5784) and appliances have only become more sophisticated. Ask your LOR (Local Orthodox Rabbi) regarding kashering methods as some of the information here may no longer be relevant or accurate.

This shiur, recorded in 5779, was delivered to the Sephardic Minyan at Lower Merion Synagogue in Lower Merion, PA. Topics include basic background and common issues with Tefillin.

This shiur (previously recorded in 5781) is about common Kashrut misconceptions. Topics discussed in this episode include: eggs and bloodspots, Basar B'Chalav (mixing meat and milk), "hard cheese," dairy bread, vegan/vegetarian food, and Tevilat Keilim.

This shiur (previously recorded in 5780) is the third and last in a three-part series on the role of bugs, insects, and microorganisms in Halacha.

This shiur (previously recorded in 5780) is the second in a three-part series on the role of bugs, insects, and microorganisms in Halacha.

This shiur (previously recorded in 5780) is the first in a three-part series on the role of bugs, insects, and microorganisms in Halacha.

This shiur was delivered to the Sephardic Torah Center of the Main Line in Lower Merion, PA on 1/30/24. It is the last of a three part series discussing the laws of Taharat Hamishpacha. Much of this series is based on Hacham Ovadia Yosef's "Taharat Habayit" and Rav Yonatan Nacson's "A Summary Of The Laws of Niddah." This episode specifically discusses the laws of Tevila and Harchakot.Disclaimer: This shiur uses scientific and anatomic terminology of an adult nature.

This shiur was delivered to the Sephardic Torah Center of the Main Line in Lower Merion, PA on 1/22/24. It is the second of a three part series discussing the laws of Taharat Hamishpacha. Much of this series is based on Hacham Ovadia Yosef's "Taharat Habayit" and Rav Yonatan Nacson's "A Summary Of The Laws of Niddah." This episode specifically discusses the laws of Ketamim and Zayin Nekiyim.Disclaimer: This shiur uses scientific and anatomic terminology of an adult nature.

This shiur was delivered to the Sephardic Torah Center of the Main Line in Lower Merion, PA on 1/8/24. It is the first of a three part series discussing the laws of Taharat Hamishpacha. Much of this series is based on Hacham Ovadia Yosef's "Taharat Habayit" and Rav Yonatan Nacson's "A Summary Of The Laws of Niddah." This episode specifically discusses the laws of Vestot.Disclaimer: This shiur uses scientific and anatomic terminology of an adult nature.

This shiur was delivered to the Sephardic Torah Center of the Main Line in Lower Merion, PA on 8/14/23. It is the last of a three part series discussing kosher beverages and where they may be consumed. Most of the series is based on Shulchan Aruch Yoreh Deah Siman 114. This episode specifically covers whiskey and its related issues included Pesach and sherry casks.

This shiur was delivered to the Sephardic Torah Center of the Main Line in Lower Merion, PA on 7/10/23. It is the second of a three part series discussing kosher beverages and where they may be consumed. Most of the series is based on Shulchan Aruch Yoreh Deah Siman 114. This episode is specifically on coffee.

This shiur was delivered to the Sephardic Torah Center of the Main Line in Lower Merion, PA on 6/19/23. It is the first of a three part series discussing kosher beverages and where they may be consumed. Most of the series is based on Shulchan Aruch Yoreh Deah Siman 114. This episode is specifically on beer and ciders.

This episode contains a basic overview of the laws of Yashan and Chadash and many practical tips in how to fulfill the mitzvah. This shiur was delivered to the Sephardic Torah Center of the Main Line in Lower Merion, PA on 8/28/23.

In this episode, we talk about the Halachot of Basar B'Chalav and discuss an interesting case debated by the Achronim: Is it permissible to use Basar B'Chalav for Chanukah candles? Shiur delivered in honor of Chanukah to the Sephardic Torah Center of the Main Line in Lower Merion, PA, 11/27/23.

This shiur, based on Shulchan Aruch Yoreh Deah Siman 89, was delivered to the Sephardic Torah Center of the Main Line in Lower Merion, PA on 11/13/23. Topics discussed were the requirements to wait to eat dairy after eating meal, as well as what is (and even if there is) a comparable requirement to wait to eat meat after eating dairy.