wearing shatnez unintentionally. Can I try something on that might have shatnez.”بقلم Rabbi Yosef Melamed

When is it necessary to check for Shatnez? Can I wear my suit before it’s been checked?بقلم Rabbi Yosef Melamed

Recycled Fibers and the laws of Shatnezبقلم Rabbi Yosef Melamed

Can a black hat be shatnez? We discussed the materials. But how do the wool and linen need to be combined to be problematic? Is it Sewing, twisting or weaving that creates the Shatnez?بقلم Rabbi Yosef Melamed

The Torah forbids wearing a garment mixed with wool and linen. The Halachos are very relevant, but also very obscure. The very first question to address is, which materials consist of Shatnez? Is it only wool and linen, or is it broader? Join R’ Melamed as he explores and elucidates these Halachos.بقلم Rabbi Yosef Melamed

Most people use wax candles when lighting on Friday night, but is this the optimal way to light Shabbat candles? Find out on the latest episode of The Halachic Minute with Rabbi Ari Enkin.بقلم Rabbi Ari Enkin

Everything you need to know about singing "Shalom Aleichem" on Friday nights! What is the origin of the custom of singing "Shalom Aleichem"? How many times should each line be recited, and why? How do we deal with the philosophical and halachic problem of praying to angels? Should one say "malachei hashareit" or "malachei hashalom"? This and more i…

Many people enjoy starting Shabbat early, particularly in the summer; indeed, the concept of "tosefet Shabbat" - adding time to Shabbat - is halachically mandated. However, making Shabbat before sunset includes numerous complications. Should you avoid making Shabbat early? How early is too early? What about mitzvot that must be done after nightfall…

What is permissible and forbidden for a husband to do when his wife is in labor? Rabbi Ari Enkin provides the answer.بقلم Rabbi Ari Enkin

Rabbi Ari Enkin explores the fascinating question of whether there is a Halachic requirement to kasher new pots before using them.بقلم Rabbi Ari Enkin

Rabbi Ari Enkin explores whether the Ketubah - the Jewish marriage contract - is a Torah or Rabbinic requirement, as well as some of the ramifications of that classification.بقلم Rabbi Ari Enkin

Join Rabbi Ari Enkin as he explores some of the Halachic issues relevant to the Shabbat morning kiddush.بقلم Rabbi Ari Enkin