In this episode, Rav David Bar-Hayim explores the Torah requirement when one should listen to a Rabbi. Originally uploaded to YouTube on September 12, 2021. For sponsorship opportunities and all other inquiries, please email office@machonshilo.org

In this episode, Rav David Bar-Hayim explores whether one should delay wearing a Tallit until marriage. Originally uploaded to YouTube on March 10, 2015. For sponsorship opportunities and all other inquiries, please email office@machonshilo.org

In this episode, Rav David Bar-Hayim explores whether the Torah is in favor of Jews practicing Veganism and Vegetarianism. Originally uploaded to YouTube on March 31, 2014. For sponsorship opportunities and all other inquiries, please email office@machonshilo.org

In this episode, Rav David Bar-Hayim explores when the proper halachic times are for those who live in northern latitudes. Originally uploaded to YouTube on November 30, 2019. For sponsorship opportunities and all other inquiries, please email office@machonshilo.org

In this episode, Rav David Bar-Hayim explores the custom of saying modeh ani in the morning and what is the first thing a Jew should say in the morning. Originally uploaded to YouTube on March 14, 2014. For sponsorship opportunities and all other inquiries, please email office@machonshilo.org

In this episode, we present an audio shiur given by Rav David Bar-Hayim on why we light candles on Hanukkah. Originally uploaded to YouTube on December 2, 2018. For sponsorship opportunities and all other inquiries, please email office@machonshilo.org

In this episode, we present an audio shiur given by Rav David Bar-Hayim on the topic of Hannukah: the Eretz Yisrael version. Originally uploaded to YouTube on December 9, 2015. For sponsorship opportunities and all other inquiries, please email office@machonshilo.org

In this episode, Rav David Bar-Hayim explores what a Hellenist was and whether we can use that term today to describe someone. Originally uploaded to YouTube on December 31, 2019. For sponsorship opportunities and all other inquiries, please email office@machonshilo.org

In this episode, Rav David Bar-Hayim explores the lessons learned my the Maccabean revolt and how we can change for the better. Originally uploaded to YouTube on December 13, 2020. For sponsorship opportunities and all other inquiries, please email office@machonshilo.org

In this episode, Rav David Bar-Hayim explores why the clash between the greeks and the Jews was so fundamental and how that helps us in our understanding of the holiday of Hanukkah. Originally uploaded to YouTube on December 20, 2017. For sponsorship opportunities and all other inquiries, please email office@machonshilo.org…

In this episode, Rav David Bar-Hayim explores the differences in opinions on when the proper time to light the Hanukkah candles are and how some opinions are based on halachic overthink. Originally uploaded to YouTube on Dec 6, 2020. For sponsorship opportunities and all other inquiries, please email office@machonshilo.org…

In this episode, Rav David Bar-Hayim explores why we celebrate Hanukkah and the differences between our celebration and the nations' celebration of their holidays. Originally uploaded to YouTube on October 31, 2013. For sponsorship opportunities and all other inquiries, please email office@machonshilo.org…

In this episode, Rav David Bar-Hayim continues to answer questions from talmidim about Hanukkah. Listen to yesterday's podcast for part 1 of this Q&A session. Originally uploaded to YouTube on Dec 1, 2020. For sponsorship opportunities and all other inquiries, please email office@machonshilo.org

In this episode, Rav David Bar-Hayim answers questions from talmidim about Hanukkah. Part 2 will be released tomorrow. Originally uploaded to YouTube on Dec 1, 2020. For sponsorship opportunities and all other inquiries, please email office@machonshilo.org

In this episode, Rav David Bar-Hayim explores when the proper time to light the Hanukkah lights are. Originally uploaded to YouTube on November 26, 2013. For sponsorship opportunities and all other inquiries, please email office@machonshilo.org

In this episode, Rav David Bar-Hayim explores whether it is preferable to light with candles or oil on Hanukkah. Originally uploaded to YouTube on December 18, 2016. For sponsorship opportunities and all other inquiries, please email office@machonshilo.org

In this episode, Rav David Bar-Hayim explores why we celebrate Hanukkah for eight days. Originally uploaded to YouTube on December 10, 2016. For sponsorship opportunities and all other inquiries, please email office@machonshilo.org

In this episode, Rav David Bar-Hayim explores whether the nusah of Birkat HaMazon ever changed and if there is a proper nusah to follow. Originally uploaded to YouTube on January 16, 2014. For sponsorship opportunities and all other inquiries, please email office@machonshilo.org

In this episode, Rav David Bar-Hayim explores whether the text of our prayers changed over time. Originally uploaded to YouTube on Febuary 20, 2017. For sponsorship opportunities and all other inquiries, please email office@machonshilo.org

In this episode, Rav David Bar-Hayim explores the history of nushaoth tfilla and whether one may choose a nusah based on his personal preference. Originally uploaded to YouTube on June 30, 2014. For sponsorship opportunities and all other inquiries, please email office@machonshilo.org

In this episode, Rav David Bar-Hayim explores the centrality of Prayer and the significance of the place or the prayer. Originally uploaded to YouTube on January 20, 2018. For sponsorship opportunities and all other inquiries, please email office@machonshilo.org

In this episode, Rav David Bar-Hayim explores whether the way Zimun is done today is the precise way Hazal intended Zimun to be done. Originally uploaded to YouTube on January 1, 2015. For sponsorship opportunities and all other inquiries, please email office@machonshilo.org

In this episode, Rav David Bar-Hayim explores what to prioritize when arriving late to shul as well as exploring whether or not there is a requirement to say Pesuqe Dezimra. Originally uploaded to YouTube on May 12, 2018. For sponsorship opportunities and all other inquiries, please email office@machonshilo.org…

In this episode, Rav David Bar-Hayim explores whether there ever was one precise nusach tefillah passed down from the Anshei Kneseth Hagedolah or was did nuschaoth evolve over time. Originally uploaded to YouTube on Febuary 4, 2018. For sponsorship opportunities and all other inquiries, please email office@machonshilo.org…

In this episode, Rav David Bar-Hayim explores whether one must continue to pray the nusach that his father prayed or may one switch to another nusach that he finds more correct or more enjoyable. Originally uploaded to YouTube on October 28, 2014. For sponsorship opportunities and all other inquiries, please email office@machonshilo.org…

In this episode, Rav David Bar-Hayim explores why he believes the proper cantillation of Hebrew is the Temani version, as well as recites the Shema in the proper Hebrew pronunciation with Ashkenazi Trop for those who are more familiar with it. Originally uploaded to YouTube on February 10, 2015. For sponsorship opportunities and all other inquiries…

In this episode, Rav David Bar-Hayim explores whether the recitation of Tachanun is optional. Originally uploaded to YouTube on January 6, 2014. For sponsorship opportunities and all other inquiries, please email office@machonshilo.org

In this episode, Rav David Bar-Hayim explores the requirement of Jewish women to pray and what they should prioritize when they don't have enough time to pray. Originally uploaded to YouTube on April 27, 2015. For sponsorship opportunities and all other inquiries, please email office@machonshilo.org

In this episode, Rav David Bar-Hayim explores whether one fulfills an obligation to teach his children the proper Hebrew language. Originally uploaded to YouTube on June 7, 2019. For sponsorship opportunities and all other inquiries, please email office@machonshilo.org

In this episode, Rav David Bar-Hayim explores the original roots of all languages spoken by Man. Originally uploaded to YouTube on November 10, 2020. For sponsorship opportunities and all other inquiries, please email office@machonshilo.org

In this episode, Rav David Bar-Hayim recites the Shema in the proper Hebrew pronunciation. Originally uploaded to YouTube on September 4, 2014. For sponsorship opportunities and all other inquiries, please email office@machonshilo.org

In this episode, Rav David Bar-Hayim explores how to properly pronounce the Hebrew vowels. Originally uploaded to YouTube on June 20, 2014. For sponsorship opportunities and all other inquiries, please email office@machonshilo.org

In this episode, Rav David Bar-Hayim explores how to properly pronounce the Hebrew Alphabet, continuing with consonants Qoph through Taw. Originally uploaded to YouTube on June 10, 2014. For sponsorship opportunities and all other inquiries, please email office@machonshilo.org

In this episode, Rav David Bar-Hayim explores how to properly pronounce the Hebrew Alphabet, continuing with consonants Kaph through Ssadi. Originally uploaded to YouTube on May 13, 2014. For sponsorship opportunities and all other inquiries, please email office@machonshilo.org

In this episode, Rav David Bar-Hayim explores how to properly pronounce the Hebrew Alphabet, beginning with consonants Aleph through Yod. Originally uploaded to YouTube on May 3, 2014. For sponsorship opportunities and all other inquiries, please email office@machonshilo.org

In this episode, Rav David Bar-Hayim explores the halachic ramifications of properly pronouncing Hebrew and why it is imperative to switch to the proper pronunciation. Originally uploaded to YouTube on August 10, 2014. For sponsorship opportunities and all other inquiries, please email office@machonshilo.org…

In this episode, Rav David Bar-Hayim explains his personal journey in locating and switching to the proper pronunciation of Hebrew and what he would like to accomplish with this discovery. Originally uploaded to YouTube on April 28, 2014. For sponsorship opportunities and all other inquiries, please email office@machonshilo.org…

In this episode, Rav David Bar-Hayim explores how the proper pronunciation of the Hebrew language was corrupted over our long time spent in exile and how we can correct this wrong. Originally uploaded to YouTube on February 20, 2014. For sponsorship opportunities and all other inquiries, please email office@machonshilo.org…

In this episode, Rav David Bar-Hayim explains his halachic methodology and how he approaches every topic within the Torah. Originally uploaded to YouTube on June 9, 2013. For sponsorship opportunities and all other inquiries, please email office@machonshilo.org

In this episode, Rav David Bar-Hayim explores whether Orthodox Judaism is synonymous with Halachic Judaism. Originally uploaded to YouTube on Nov 1, 2015. For sponsorship opportunities and all other inquiries, please email office@machonshilo.org

In this episode, Rav David Bar-Hayim explores the who, if, how, and why of prayer. Originally uploaded to YouTube on August 17, 2014. For sponsorship opportunities and all other inquiries, please email office@machonshilo.org

In this episode, Rav David Bar-Hayim explores when the ideal time to pray is and the earliest time one may pray in a non-ideal situation. Originally uploaded to YouTube on May 18, 2015. For sponsorship opportunities and all other inquiries, please email office@machonshilo.org

In this episode, Rav David Bar-Hayim explores the Havinenu prayer and whether one may pray it lechathila. Originally uploaded to YouTube on November 26, 2015. For sponsorship opportunities and all other inquiries, please email office@machonshilo.org

In this episode, Rav David Bar-Hayim explores Noah and the way we can learn from him on how to view the world. Originally uploaded to YouTube on October 26, 2017. For sponsorship opportunities and all other inquiries, please email office@machonshilo.org

In this episode, Rav David Bar-Hayim explores whether the Jewish nation collectively accepted the Shulchan Aruch upon themselves as the binding law and whether one may rule in accordance with another posek. Originally uploaded to YouTube on October 23, 2014. For sponsorship opportunities and all other inquiries, please email office@machonshilo.org…

In this episode, Rav David Bar-Hayim explores the importance of minhagim in Judaism and whether or not one may change them. Originally uploaded to YouTube on May 23, 2016. For sponsorship opportunities and all other inquiries, please email office@machonshilo.org

In this episode, Rav David Bar-Hayim explores the special position that the Rabbis of the Talmud enjoy in Judaism, and why their words carry such weight in Halacha and hashkafa. Originally uploaded to YouTube on December 13, 2014. For sponsorship opportunities and all other inquiries, please email office@machonshilo.org…

In this episode, Rav David Bar-Hayim explores the connection and unity of Torah & Science, and how that can bring us closer to avodath HaShem. Originally uploaded to YouTube on June 5, 2016. For sponsorship opportunities and all other inquiries, please email office@machonshilo.org

In this episode, Rav David Bar-Hayim explores the true meaning of the word "bereishith" and "bara", and takes an in-depth look into the creation of the world. Originally uploaded to YouTube on February 28, 2017. For sponsorship opportunities and all other inquiries, please email office@machonshilo.org…

In this episode, we present a Q&A session given by Rav David Bar-Hayim over zoom to the members of the Golf Manor Synagogue. The Rav answered the following questions. See timestamps below: (00:00) Intro (00:24) How Shmini atzereth should be ideally be observed nowadays. (06:50) How to take the daled minim on Shabbat nowadays. (09:16) Which mitzvoth…