Kol Deracheha

What are the halachot and customs of the first steps of a wedding, from reception, to bedecken, to processional, to how the chuppa is made? Transcript and sources here: https://www.deracheha.org/wedding-ceremony-1/  To sponsor an episode email us at [email protected] 

What are the halachot and customs of the wedding day, from mikveh, to fasting, to the dress and accessories? May a couple see each other prior to the wedding? Transcript and sources here: https://www.deracheha.org/the-wedding-day/  To dedicate an episode email us at [email protected] 

What are Sheva Berachot and what role do they serve? Who can recite them? Link to transcript and sources: https://www.deracheha.org/sheva-berachot/   Dedicate an episode of Kol Deracheha by emailing us at [email protected]

What is the ketuba? What are its contents and purpose? Transcript and sources here: https://www.deracheha.org/ketuba/ To dedicate an episode of Kol Deracheha email us at [email protected]

How does nissuin work and what are the implications? What are the obligations of husband and wife? Transcript and sources here: https://www.deracheha.org/nissuin/ Email us at [email protected] to sponsor an episode

Is kiddushin a mitzva? What type of beracha is Birkat Eirusin? Who can recite it? Transcript and sources here: https://www.deracheha.org/mitzva-and-beracha-of-kiddushin/ To dedicate an episode of Kol Deracheha email us at [email protected] 

What is kiddushin and how does it work? What are the man's and woman's roles in it? Transcript and sources here: https://www.deracheha.org/kiddushin/ To dedicate an episode of Kol Deracheha email us at [email protected] 

What touch (negia) is permissible between women and men, and in what contexts? Sources and transcript here: https://www.deracheha.org/physical-intimacy-3/

How does Halacha regulate touch, in and out of marriage? What are the halachic underpinnings of shemirat negia? Transcript and sources here: https://www.deracheha.org/physical-intimacy-2/  Podcast episode with Shayna Goldberg here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3p8shSz3ybLjJyI5b83bfe  To dedicate an episode email us at [email protected]

What perspectives on physical intimacy does our tradition offer? What is the halachic framework for intimacy in marriage? Transcript and sources: https://www.deracheha.org/physical-intimacy-1/ Want to sponsor an episode? Email us at [email protected]

What is kevod ha-tzibbur? How does this apply to the prospect of women reading from the Torah? Can it be waived or pushed aside? Transcript and sources here: https://www.deracheha.org/keriat-ha-torah-3-kevod-ha-tzibbur/ To dedicate an episode of Kol Deracheha email us at [email protected]

What purpose do the berachot over keri'at ha-Torah serve, how are they structured, and who can say them? What is the role of the modern ba'al korei? What is the halachic standing of all-women's readings? Transcript and sources here: https://www.deracheha.org/keriat-ha-torah-2-the-aliya/ To dedicate an episode email us at [email protected] 

How did keri'at ha-Torah develop? What is the nature of the obligation? Are women obligated to hear it? What would be the implications for the possibility of women reading the Torah? Transcript and sources here: https://www.deracheha.org/keriat-ha-torah-1-the-reading/ To dedicate an episode of Kol Deracheha email us at [email protected]

How did the custom of dancing with a Sefer Torah on Simchat Torah come about? How can women celebrate during the hakafot? Transcript and sources here: https://www.deracheha.org/dancing-with-torah/ To sponsor an episode, email us at [email protected] 

How should a Sefer Torah be treated? Who is permitted to handle it? Transcript and sources here: https://www.deracheha.org/contact-with-sefer-torah/ To dedicate an episode of Kol Deracheha email us at [email protected] 

What is the mitzva of dwelling in a sukka? To whom does it apply? In what ways does it relate to women? Sources and transcript here: https://www.deracheha.org/sukkot-2-sukka/ Sponsor an episode of Kol Deracheha by emailing us at [email protected] 

What is the mitzva of taking arba'at ha-minim on Sukkot? Who takes arba'at ha-minim? What are the halachot of Hoshanot, and how do they apply to women? Transcript and sources here: https://www.deracheha.org/sukkot-1-lulav/ To sponsor an episode of Kol Deracheha email us at [email protected]

Is it permissible to remove makeup on Shabbat? How can a woman handle makeup when she needs to immerse on Shabbat? Transcript and sources: https://www.deracheha.org/cosmetics-on-shabbat-4-makeup-removal-and-mikveh/ To sponsor an episode of Kol Deracheha email us at [email protected]   

How do traditional texts relate to makeup? Is it permissible to apply makeup on Shabbat? What about Shabbat powder makeup? Transcript and sources here: https://www.deracheha.org/cosmetics-on-shabbat-3-makeup/   Sponsor an episode by emailing us at [email protected] 

May one apply scented or enriched products on Shabbat? What are the parameters of using skincare products for healing on Shabbat? Transcipt and sources available here: https://www.deracheha.org/cosmetics-on-shabbat-2-scent-and-healing/ To sponsor an episode of Kol Deracheha email us at [email protected] 

What consistencies of skincare or haircare products—oils, creams, etc.—are permissible to apply on Shabbat? Click here for the transcript and sources: https://www.deracheha.org/cosmetics-on-shabbat-1-types-of-product/ To dedicate an episode of Kol Deracheha email us at [email protected] 

What are the halachot of managing menstrual pain, cleaning off blood, and using menstrual products on Shabbat? Link to transcript and sources: https://www.deracheha.org/menstruation-and-shabbat/  To sponsor an episode of Kol Deracheha email us at [email protected]

What is the mitzva of havdala? Are women obligated in it? May a woman recite havdala for herself or others? Link to transcript and sources here: https://www.deracheha.org/havdala/ To dedicate an episode email [email protected]

What is the nature of the obligation to eat on Shabbat and Yom Tov? How does it apply to women? Who can make ha-motzi? Where do seuda shelishit and melaveh malka fit in? Episode transcipt and sources here: https://www.deracheha.org/shabbat-and-yom-tov-meals/ To sponsor an episode of Kol Deracheha email [email protected]

At what time do we light candles? How does this relate to accepting Shabbat? What is the optimal procedure for lighting? Transcript and sources available here: https://www.deracheha.org/candle-lighting-2/ To sponsor an episode of Kol Deracheha email [email protected]  

What is the mitzva of Lighting Shabbat and Yom Tov candles? Who lights? Where? Transcript and sources available at https://www.deracheha.org/candle-lighting-1/ To sponsor an episode of Kol Deracheha email [email protected]

In this episode we discuss the halachic significance of bat mitzva and how should it be observed or celebrated. Full article available here: https://www.deracheha.org/bat-mitzva/

In this episode we discuss what is chinuch for mitzvot, who is obligated, and at what stage. Dedicated by Sarah Kenigsberg Le-ilui Nishmat Chaya Miriam Bat Kasriel. Full article available here: https://www.deracheha.org/chinuch/

In this episode, we discuss our personal inspirations and approaches to chinuch for our children. Article on Chinuch available here: https://www.deracheha.org/chinuch/

In this episode we discuss when we need a mechitza or gender separation outside of prayer. To read all the sources mentioned in this episode, click here: https://www.deracheha.org/mechitza-3-separation-in-society/

In this episode we discuss the structural requirements for a mechitza and whether the ezrat nashim's structure has a halachic effect on prayers said within it. Find all the sources discussed in this episode on our website here: https://www.deracheha.org/mechitza-2-structure/

In this episode we discuss the purpose of mechitza and why gender separation is a part of prayer. This episode is dedicated in honor of Ilana Abramson's birthday by her daughter, Raphaela. Full article available here: https://www.deracheha.org/mechitza-1-purpose/  

In part 2 of our megilla reading podcast we discuss who constitutes a quorum for megilla reading, and whether women may read for herself and others. Read all the sources here: https://www.deracheha.org/megilla-reading/

In this episode we discuss the nature of women's obligation in megilla reading and the brachot recited. Part 2 will discuss who constitutes a quorum for megilla reading, and who a woman may read for. Read more in our article here: https://www.deracheha.org/megilla-reading/

In this episode we dicuss women and tefilla be-tzibbur. Specifically, what is the nature of communal prayer? What is the role of Shaliach Tzibbur, and who can fill it? What is the significance of women's participation? Click here for the full article: https://www.deracheha.org/tefilla-be-tzibbur/ This episode was dedicated in memory of Michael ben Yosef Halevi Lebenbaum

In this episode we address some fundamental questions about minyan. What is a minyan and what is it for? Who does and doesn't count toward a minyan, and why? To read all the sources mentions in this podcast, head to https://www.deracheha.org/minyan/  

In this short episode, Rachel goes behind the scenes with Laurie to discuss Deracheha's most recent article on menstruation and Shabbat. Learn what made writing this article so challenging, what surprised Laurie as she was writing it, and what's next on Deracheha's to-do list. To read the article, click here: www.deracheha.org/menstruation-and-shabbat/

Deracheha's Rachel Weber Leshaw spoke to Brhan Worku about the Ethiopian Jewish holiday of Sigd. Brhan talked about the meaning of Sigd, her family's journey from Ethiopia, cultural differences between Ethiopian and Israeli society, and whether non-Ethiopian Jews should celebrate Sigd too. Speaking engagements for Brhan can be arranged through storiesofisrael.com

What are the the mitzvot and customs of Erev Yom Kippur? Why are they significant? How do they apply to women? Full article here: www.deracheha.org/erev-yom-kippur/ Tefilla Zakah adapted for women here: https://www.kipa.co.il/userFiles/zaka_yomKipur.pdf

In this espisode we discuss Selicht - what are Selichot? Are women obligated to recite them? Do they require a minyan? Read the full article here: https://www.deracheha.org/selichot/ Rav Ezra Bick's commentary on the Yud Gimmel Middot - https://www.etzion.org.il/en/series/understanding-13-middot-en All Deracheha's Elul content available here: https://www.deracheha.org/elul-tishrei/

In this episode we address the halacha of keli gever - what is a man's article, a keli gever? What is the prohibition of a woman's wearing one? How does intent affect this halacha? Read the full article here: https://www.deracheha.org/dress-4-keli-gever/

In this special Pre-Tish'a Be-Av episode we talk to Dr. Yael Ziegler about her new book "Lamentations: Faith in a Turbulent World" and her experience writing on such a seemingly sad topic. We also discuss her new appointment as Rosh Beit Midrash of Matan, and her career path until today. Buy the book here: https://korenpub.com/products/lamentations-faith-in-a-turbulent-world

In this episode we discuss some practical issues relating to kiddush. Can someone eat before kiddush? Does a woman recite or respond to she-hechiyyanu in Yom Tov kiddush? Does prayer affect the ability to make kiddush for others? Full article available here: https://www.deracheha.org/kiddush-2-practical-issues/

In this episode we discuss the mitzva of kiddush, both on Shabbat and Yom Tov, at night and during the day. We discuss a woman's obligation, and also how  a couple should handle kiddush during Niddah (Wikipedia)Niddah (or nidah; Hebrew: נִדָּה‬), in Judaism, describes a woman during menstruation, or a woman who has menstruated and not yet completed the associated requirement of immersion in a mikveh (ritual bath). "> nidda. Read the article here: https://www.deracheha.org/kiddush-1-obligation/

In this episode we discuss when a woman can discharge a man's mitzva obligations, and cases where she technically can, but maybe should not. Why would that be the case? Listen to find out, and gain insight into differences between birkat hamazon, kiddush and megilla. Read the full article here: https://www.deracheha.org/discharging-obligations-in-practice/

In this new podcast we go behind-the-scenes with Shayna Goldberg, Contributing Editor to Deracheha and author of the new book "What Do You Really Want?" In her conversation with Rachel, Shayna explains how the book came to be, how it relates to her work as an educator, and lessons she's learned from her years of teaching and providing halakhic guidance.  Learn more about the book here: https://korenpub.com/products/what-do-you-really-want And read about Deracheha's approach to writing about halakha in our introduction here: https://www.deracheha.org/concepts-introduction/

In this episode we discuss how and when a person can discharge someone else's halachic obligation. Who can do this for whom, and what are the halachic mechanisms that allow this to work?  

In this special pre-Shavuot interview episode, we spoke to Rachel Sharansky Danziger about Torah, story-telling, immigration, Megillat Rut, Shavuot at the Kotel and more!

In the second episode in our podcast series we discuss whether men and women can combine to form a Birkat_Hamazon#Zimmun (Wikipedia)Birkat Hamazon (Hebrew: .mw-parser-output .script-hebrew,.mw-parser-output .script-Hebr{font-family:"SBL Hebrew","SBL BibLit","Frank Ruehl CLM","Taamey Frank CLM","Ezra SIL","Ezra SIL SR","Keter Aram Tsova","Taamey Ashkenaz","Taamey David CLM","Keter YG","Shofar","David CLM","Hadasim CLM","Simple CLM","Nachlieli",Cardo,Alef,"Noto Serif Hebrew","Noto Sans Hebrew","David Libre",David,"Times New Roman",Gisha,Arial,FreeSerif,FreeSans}בִּרְכַּת הַמָּזוׂן‎, The Blessing of the Food), known in English as the Grace After Meals (Yiddish: בֶּענְטְשֶׁן‎‎; translit. bentschen or "to bless", Yinglish: Bentsching), is a set of Hebrew blessings that Jewish Halakha ("collective body of Jewish religious laws") prescribes following a meal that includes at least a kezayit (olive sized) piece of bread. It is a mitzvah de'oraita (Aramaic: דְּאוׂרַיְיתָא‎), that is written in the Torah (Deuteronomy 8:10)."> zimmun. We also discuss  who can make a zimmun be-Shem, and the parameters for the text of zimmun. Deracheha's Zimmun cards are available here: https://www.deracheha.org/zimmun-card/ To read the full article: https://www.deracheha.org/zimmun-part-2/

In our first podcast on Zimmun we discuss the mitzva of zimmun, who is obligated in it, and under what circumstances women recite it. Full article with sources: https://www.deracheha.org/zimmun-part-1/ Women's Zimmun Card available here: https://www.deracheha.org/zimmun-card/