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Rabbi Goldstein Daily Halacha shulchanaruchharav.com — 167 episodes
Leaving a space unpainted on ones wall
Zecher Lachurban-Commemorating the Destruction
The prayers of Tisha B’av - Part 2 - Mincha, Maariv, Kiddush Levana
What restrictions apply in a year that Tishe Beav falls on Thursday, and the 10th of Av is on Erev Shabbos
Laws of Erev Tisha Beav Summary
The laws of Tisha B’av-Summary-Part 2
The laws of Tisha B’av - Summary-Part 1
Women and Sick Fasting Tishe Beav
Shabbos Chazon - Laws and customs
Rosh Chodesh Menachem Av – Background, details, & Halachos
What is one to do with his laundered clothing before the nine days?
Preparing for the Nine Days: Practical Checklist Before Rosh Chodesh Av
Music and dancing during the three weeks-Bein Hametzarim-1
Music and dancing during the three weeks-Bein Hametzarim-2
May One Make or Undo a Hair Braid on Shabbos?
Buying, wearing and making new clothing during the three weeks
Learning the laws of Beis Habechira/The Temple
Haircuts during Three Weeks
Agra Ditaanisa: The Custom of Giving Charity on a Fast Day
The 17th of Tammuz fast day laws
The Three weeks checklist & Summary
Which child is obligated in Pidyon Haben-Part 2-Son of Kohen, Levi, Gentile
Which Challah Takes Priority: Larger Size Versus Smaller Size
Can You Do Hataras Nedarim on Shabbos? Practical Halacha Explained
Writing a Will: Obligations, Benefits, and Practical Guidelines for Halachically Validity
How Long Must a Widow or Divorcee Wait Before Remarrying? (90 Days and 24-Month Rule Explained)
Can You Say Your Parent’s Name Upon Being Asked? Halacha of Mentioning a Father or Mother’s Name
Which child is obligated in Pidyon Haben-Part 1-Mother versus father, miscarriages, c-section
Talked After Netilas Yadayim: Do You Need to Rewash Before Eating Bread?
Are Rebbe Dollars or Coins Muktzah on Shabbos? Wearing, Moving, and Displaying Explained
Do I Have to Pay for a Broken Borrowed Fan? (Halachic Liability Explained)
Minhagei Yartzite for Tzadikim Applicable for Yud Shvat and Gimmel Tammuz
Plastic Surgery in Halacha: Cosmetic enhancement, Risk, and Jewish Law
Should Torah Be Studied Out Loud? The Power of Verbalizing Torah Learning vs Silent Reading
Stopped Eating And Then Changed Your Mind: Is A New Bracha Required?
Eating on Erev Shabbos: Halacha Guide to Meals, Snacks, and the 10th Hour
Giving Thanks to Hashem and People Together: Proper Jewish Expression of Gratitude
What to do if the Chassan left the meal before the Sheva Brachos
Can Non‑Observant Jews Join a Minyan? Halachic Guide to Tinok Shenishba and Minyan Validity
Tzitzis Strings Untangling Guide: Laws, Shabbos Rules, and FAQs
Carrying in a Hotel Complex with an Open Front Gate
Comforting a mourner on Shabbos
Public Rebuke in Halacha: When Is It Permitted to Embarrass Someone to Stop a Sin?
What is the law if the Kesuba became lost?
How to Calculate Maaser from Income: Gross vs. Net Explained (Halacha Guide)
Chanukas HaBayis - The Meaning, Source, and Proper Way to Inaugurate a New Jewish Home
The obligation to desecrating Shabbos in order to help save someone’s life
Is Cheating on Tests Permitted According to Halacha
Shemira for Chasan and Kallah after wedding
Shemira for Chasan and Kallah before Wedding
The Rule of Al Tiftach Peh Lasatan - Avoiding speech that invites judgment
Traveling to and from Israel after Shavuos in years that Parshiyos are not aligned
Shavuos that falls on Erev Shabbos-Laws and reminders
Kerias Hatorah on Shavuos and Mivtza Aseres Hadibros
Eiruv Tavshilin - Laws and customs
The laws and customs of Shavuos - Checklist and summary
The Use of a Safety Pin on Shabbos: Sewing and Carrying Considerations
Mi Shepara: An ancient curse sanctioned for unfaithful Business Dealings
What is the law if one crossed the international dateline during Sefira?
Naming one's son or daughter after one's father or mother (the Grandparent of the newborn) while they're still alive
The Bracha on Coconut Products
Meiyn Sheva recited in a private Minyan that is not taking place in a shul
The Cooking Prohibition of meat and milk and its application
The mitzvah of Ve’ahavta Lere’acha Kamocha - Its Meaning or Definition
Lag Baomer - Laws & Customs
Why we celebrate Lag Baomer
Performing Melacha prior to counting the Omer at night
Pesach Sheiyni
Lo Sachmod - The objects and items of which the coveting prohibition applies to
The status of a Kohen who is a Challal
Lesafos Issur Beyadayaim - Assisting a child in transgressing a prohibition
Sitting within the four Amos of a person who is Davening Shemoneh Esrei
May One Hang a Wet Towel on a Hook or Place It Crumpled on a laundry line on Shabbos?
A Mother’s Halachic Chinuch Obligations
Shaking hands with the opposite gender:
Reciting a Beracha When Immersing Utensils Today
Borrowing Tefillin-May one use another person’s Tefillin without permission?
Cutting nails on Rosh Chodesh that falls on Erev Shabbos
Getting a Haircut During Sefira in Honor of Shabbos and Rosh Chodesh Combined
Music therapy-May one listen to music during the three weeks for emotional and mental health purposes?
Listening to music during the Sefira period
Accidentally said Morid Hageshem or Visein Tal Umatar Livracha after the first day of Pesach
The Mourning Customs during Sefira
The laws of counting the Omer-Summary-Part 1
The laws of counting the Omer-Summary-Part 2
Kneading a key into Challah the first Shabbos after Pesach
Pirkei Avos
Laws & Customs of Chol Hamoed-Summary-Part 2
Shevii and Achron Shel Pesach - Summary of laws
Laws & Customs of Chol Hamoed-Summary
Laws & Customs of Chol Hamoed-Summary-Part 3
Checklist of reminders for Bedikas Chametz, Erev Pesach
The Pesach Seder-Part 2
The Pesach Seder checklist
Kashering for Pesach - Halachic digest & Guideline
Shabbos Hagadol
Chabad Chumros
Pesach Chumros Intro
Medicines and Vitamins on Pesach
Kitniyos on Pesach - Background
Biur Chametz - The laws of Pesach - Summary & Review - Part 9
Mechiras Chametz - The laws of Pesach - Summary & Review - Part 10
Parshas Vayikra- The Karban Asham Taluy and its expression of a deep evil
Birchas Ilanos
The month of Nissan
Laws of Matzah - Summary - Part 2 - Matzah Ashira, Machine made, Kefulos and Nefuchos
Laws of Matzah - Summary - Part 1 - The Mitzvah-Matzah Shmura, Rasham/Rashi/Chaiy Melicha/Shulchan
The laws of Pesach - Summary & Review - Part 8 Bittul Chametz 2
The laws of Pesach - Summary & Review - Part 7 - Bittul Chametz - Nullifying the Chametz
Parshas Hachodesh
Tehillim on Shabbos Mevarchim Background and Halachic details and related customs
The laws of Pesach-Summary & Review - Part 6 - Bedikas Chametz - 2
The laws of Pesach - Summary & Review - Part 5 - Bedikas Chametz - 1
Cleaning for Pesach - Summary of laws - Part 1 - Where to clean
Cleaning for Pesach - Summary of laws - Unreachable Chametz
The laws of Pesach-Summary-Part 5-Laws relating to Chametz-3
The laws of Pesach-Summary-Part 4-Laws relating to Chametz-2
The laws of Pesach - Summary & Review - Part 3 - The Chametz prohibitions
What is Chametz
Parshas Parah
The laws of Pesach - Summary & Review - Part 2 - Thirty days before Pesach 2
The laws of Pesach - Summary & Review - Part 1 - Thirty days before Pesach 1
Shushan Purim
Drinking Ad Delo Yada
DUI - Davening under the influence
Summary Hilchos Purim - Part 8 - Seudas Purim
Machatzis Hashekel
Fast day checklist
Taanis Esther
Summary of laws of Purim - Part 6 - Matanos Laevyonim
Must women hear the reading of Parshas Zachor
Is Parshas Zachar a Biblical or Rabbinical obligation
Parshas Zachar - Laws & Customs
Summary of laws of Purim - Part 5 - Mishloach Manos
Zayin Adar-Moshe’s birthday and Yartzite
The laws of Purim-Summary - Part 4 - The Megillah reading 2
The laws of Purim-Summary - Part 2 - The Megillah reading 1
Summary of laws of Purim-Part 2-Seder of Purim night and day
Purim - Summary of laws of Purim Part 1 - Attire and Al Hanisim
The 39 Melachos – Part 1: Background
Marbim Besimcha increasing in Joy
Where to Insert Yaaleh Veyavo When Remembered at Any Stage Prior to Finishing Shemoneh Esrei
Must One Who Attends a Bris Participate in the Meal? If So, What Must He Eat
Dinei Kadima by spices - The order of precedence in the Brachos of Spices and fragrances
Pesharah - Do Dinei Torah’s base verdicts on Torah civil law – Part 2
Pesharah - Do Dinei Torah’s base verdicts on Torah civil law – Part 1
Halacha at the Table: Women Serving Men and Being Served by Waitresses
The Tablecloth Dilemma – A Guide to Meat & Dairy Separation
Tying Tzitzis at night: The Halachic Debate and the Chabad Tradition
From Sinai to Your Shabbos Table: The Biblical Roots of Kiddush
Rambam Daily Study - Background and Guidelines - Part 2
The Daily Study of Rambam: Background and Guidelines – Part 1
Kadima Bebrachos - The Order of Blessings on Tu BiShvat
Miscellaneous Q&A relating to Tu Beshvat Fruits
Tu Beshvat
The Prohibition of Mimtzo Cheftzecha - Preparing for Forbidden Post‑Shabbos Work
How many children must one have to fulfill the Mitzvah of having children?
Minhagei Yartzite for Yud Shvat
Lifnei Iver and Ribis: The Halachic Web of Responsibility
From Hors d’Oeuvres to “Audirbs”: After-Blessings for Pre‑Meal Snacks
The recitation of Hodu, Patach Eliyahu, and Yedid Nefesh before Mincha on Erev Shabbos
The order of Davening in a Shiva Home
Going above the letter of the Law in Hilchos Yichud: Taking a stringent approach even when not necessary
Mourning laws applicable to Rosh Chodesh
Reciting an After Blessing for Beverages Consumed Before a Meal
Salting Hot Foods on Shabbos: Halachic Considerations and Guidelines
The Shulchan Aruch Harav - Its uniqueness