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Dirshu Mishnah BerurahMB 135.1 - 135.2 Layning Monday and Thursday and Missed SidrosWe learn that Moshe instituted that we read from the Torah with a maximum gap between hearing the Torah of 3 days. Ezra instituted that there needed to be 3 call-ups per sitting with no less than 10 verses on each day.2023-05-3124 minDirshu Mishnah BerurahShema - The Yotzer Brocho - mix up with evening brocho. MB 59.1 - 59.3Mixing the evening Shema brocho with the morning one of Yotzer Ohr. When do you fulfil you brocho obligation and when not?2022-11-1530 minDirshu Mishnah BerurahMishnah Berurah Latest time for Shema MB 58.5 - 58.7How far into the day can you say Shema and still fulfill the mitzvah?2022-11-1430 minDirshu Mishnah BerurahMishnah Berurah MB 58.2 - 58.4: When to say Shema under pressed circumstancesWhen should you say Shema if you have to get to work or catch a flight?2022-11-1322 minDirshu Mishnah BerurahMishnah Berurah - 58.1 Shema - The ideal time for saying it.We start the laws saying Shema and the ideal time for saying it in the morning.2022-11-1021 minDirshu Mishnah BerurahMishnah Berurah - completing Kaddish and Borchu MB 56.3 - 57.3Completion of the saying of Kaddish and Borchu2022-11-0916 minDirshu Mishnah BerurahMishnah Berurah - Kaddish and answering amen y’hey shemay rabo. MB 56.1b - 56.2The great power of answering amen y’hey shemay rabo.2022-11-0820 minDirshu Mishnah BerurahMishnah Berurah - Ensuring the minyan goes on. Laws of Kaddish. MB 55.21 - 56.1aEnsuing a town always has a minyan. Start of the laws of Kaddish.2022-11-0627 minDirshu Mishnah BerurahMishnah Berurah - Further on a split minyan. MB 55.18 - MB 55.21Further discussion on a minyan split between locations and the chazan in a box! Forcing payment on those leaving for Yom Tov if they leave the town without a minyan2022-11-0327 minDirshu Mishnah BerurahMishnah Berurah - Forming a minyan from men in 2 locations MB 55.13b - MB 55.17When can you join people located in 2 locations to form a minyan? Can men be part of a minyan when they are in the separate section for woman?2022-11-0223 minDirshu Mishnah BerurahMishnah Berurah Barmitzvah date calculation and those excluded from a minyan. MB 55.10 - 55.13aComplexity in calculating barmitzvah dates, individuals excluded from forming a minyan, and Covid minyanim. Can a minyan be in separate places?2022-11-0126 minDirshu Mishnah BerurahMishnah Berurah A sleeping 10th man as part of minyan? MB 55.6 - 55.9Does one or more men sleeping invalidate the minyan? Should we wait for others to finish their Amidah before stating the repetition?2022-10-3129 minDirshu Mishnah BerurahMishnah Berurah Adding a child with Chumash in his hands to make a minyan. MB 55.3b - MB 55.5A discussion of the suitability of a child to complete a minyan2022-10-3024 minDirshu Mishnah BerurahMishnah Berurah - saying Kaddish and kiddusha without a minyan. MB 55.1b - MB 55.3aWhen can you continue with Kaddish and kedusha when people leave and there is no longer a minyan?2022-10-2734 minDirshu Mishnah BerurahMishnah Berurah - between yishtabach and Kaddish. Laws of Kaddish. MB 54.3b - MB 55.1aWhen are we allowed to cause an interruption between yishtabach and Kaddish? Start of laws of Kaddish2022-10-2630 minDirshu Mishnah BerurahMishnah Berurah - Shaliach Tzibur’s tenure. Start of yishtabach prayer MB 53.26 - 54.3aFixed term chazan/ shaliach tzibur? Laws of yishtabach and when interruptions are permissible straight after it.2022-10-2532 minDirshu Mishnah BerurahMishnah Berurah - importance of behaviour of Shaliach Tzibur MB 53.25bWhen do we remove a Shaliach Tzibur for inappropriate behaviour. Can the son of a chazan/ shaliach tzibur or Rov automatically take his place?2022-10-2431 minDirshu Mishnah BerurahMishnah Berurah - Payment of a Shaliach Tzibur and a Rabbi. MB 53.20 - 53.25aBetter to pay for a Shaliach Tzibur or volunteers? How is payment collected? Should a community appointed a paid Rabbi or Shaliach Tzibur if funds don’t allow for both?2022-10-2024 minDirshu Mishnah BerurahMishnah Berurah Precedence for Who becomes Shaliach Tzibur MB 53.19b - 53.21Does a person praying on behalf of a deceased relative automatically take precedence over everyone else? It’s not as we might expect!2022-10-1926 minDirshu Mishnah BerurahMishnah Berurah - Pushing off Davening from the Amud MB 53.15 - 53.19aNot so fast! Rejecting a call to daven for the community up to 3 times. Can a convert become a chazan/ shaliach tzibur?2022-10-1329 minDirshu Mishnah BerurahMishnah Berurah - Qualities of a chazan - extending the prayers through song. MB53.11 - 53.15Is a chazan/ shaliach tzibur allowed to extend prayers greatly through much singing. Also, care needed in pronouncing letters and words correctly.2022-10-1223 minDirshu Mishnah BerurahMishnah Berurah - Qualifications of a chazan/ shaliach tzibur MB 53.6 - 53.10The chazan represents the honour of the community and this must not be taken lightly.2022-10-0623 minDirshu Mishnah BerurahMishnah Berurah - Qualities of A Worthy Chazan/ Shaliach Tzibur MB 53.b - 53.6Is it all about having a good voice or is there more to being appointed the shaliach tzibur/ chazan of a community. Can a murderer be appointed in this role?2022-10-0330 minDirshu Mishnah BerurahMishnah Berurah - Qualities of a chazan MB 53.3 - 53.4aConcluding yishtabach prayer and the importance of choosing a worthy chazan for the community.2022-10-0220 minDirshu Mishnah BerurahMishnah Berurah - Morning Brochos and Yishtabach MB 42.1b - 43.2How late in the day can we say the morning blessings and Yishtabach prayer is said standing.2022-09-2920 minDirshu Mishnah BerurahMishnah Berurah - Skipping parts of Pesukei D’Zimra 52.1aWhat to do if you arrive at shul late one morning. What parts to skip and what takes precedence.2022-09-2829 minDirshu Mishnah BerurahMishnah Berurah - Pesukei D’Zimra MB 51.6 - 51.9The great benefits of reading Pesukei D’Zimra carefully and specifically having intent for the phrase posayach es yodecho in Ashrei2022-09-2224 minDirshu Mishnah BerurahMishnah Berurah Pesukei D’Zimra 51.4 - 51.5We learn that pesukei d’zimra form a complete unit and ideally should not be interrupted with speech.2022-09-2227 minDirshu Mishnah BerurahMishnah Berurah - Tefilla 50.1 - 51.3The reason why we say Mishnah of Ezehu Makomon and Braisa of Rebbe Yishmael and start of formal prayer, boruch sheomar.2022-09-2023 minDirshu Mishnah BerurahMishnah Berurah - Reciting Verses of Sacrificial OfferingsShould we be still or sway when praying? The prohibition of reciting written Torah verses orally.2022-09-1927 minDirshu Mishnah BerurahMishnah Berurah - Blessings on learning Torah MB 47.13 - 48.1aBlessings on learning Torah when waking in the early morning. Reading the sections concerning the daily sacrifices.2022-09-1524 minDirshu Mishnah BerurahMishnah Berurah - Blessings on learning Torah MB 47.9 - 47.12Interruptions between the brocha and the learning of Torah. Since our minds are always looking to return to Torah learning, it is sufficient to make the brocha once per day - there is never an interruption.2022-09-1426 minDirshu Mishnah BerurahMishnah Berurah - Blessings on Torah MB 47.4b - 47.82 or 3 Brochos? Praying for one’s children and connection with Torah blessings. Using Ahava Raba blessing as substitute for specific blessings on Torah.2022-09-1327 minDirshu Mishnah BerurahMishnah Berurah - Blessings on Learning Torah MB 47.1 - 47.4aThe special significance of blessings on learning Torah and what to do if you forget that initially to make them2022-09-1227 minDirshu Mishnah BerurahMishnah Berurah - Morning Blessings MB 46.9A discussion on whether you should say blessings of the Torah before reading any verses from the Torah as part of davenning.2022-09-0820 minDirshu Mishnah BerurahMishnah Berurah - Morning Blessings 46.4b - 46.8Can a convert say ‘thank you for making me a convert’? Ordering of the blessings, and staying awake all night - which blessings do we rather hear from others who have slept?2022-09-0725 minDirshu Mishnah BerurahMishnah Berurah - Morning Blessings 46.1b - 46.4aMore on the background to morning blessings and obligation to make 100 blessings a day.2022-09-0629 minDirshu Mishnah BerurahMishnah Berurah - Tefillin 45.2 - 46.1Completion of laws of tefillin - avoiding wearing tefillin in a bathhouse. Start of laws of the morning blessings.2022-09-0526 minDirshu Mishnah BerurahMishnah Berurah - Tefillin 44.1 - 45.2The prohibition of sleeping whilst wearing tefillin (and exceptions to this). Also, the prohibition of wearing tefillin in close proximity to a grave or dead person.2022-09-0421 minDirshu Mishnah BerurahMishnah Berurah - Tefillin MB 43.6 - 43.9Concluding the laws of entering a bathroom whilst wearing tefillin.2022-09-0417 minDirshu Mishnah BerurahMishnah Berurah - Tefillin 43.1c - 43.5More on wearing / removing tefillin in permanent and temporary bathrooms.2022-09-0130 minDirshu Mishnah BerurahMishnah Berurah Tefillin - 42.3c - 43.1aCompleting changing the designation of sanctified items and start of how to handle tefillin when going to the bathroom.2022-08-3122 minDirshu Mishnah BerurahMishnah Berurah - Tefillin 43.3bMore on the distinctions between designating an item for use as part of the sanctified item itself, an item in support of the main holy item, and items that are sanctified only during their use in performing a mitzvah with them.2022-08-2926 minDirshu Mishnah BerurahMishnah Berurah - Tefillin 43.3aTefillin bags and cases must only be used for their designated purpose and only in some cases used to carry mundane items.2022-08-2821 minDirshu Mishnah BerurahMishnah Berurah 42.1 - 42.2Inherent sanctity in different parts of the head and arm tefillin and not switching them around.2022-08-2520 minDirshu Mishnah BerurahTefillin 41.1Carrying packages on ones head and arms that interfere with tefillin wearing, saying Shema, and davening.2022-08-2514 minDirshu Mishnah BerurahTefillin 40.4 - 40.8Continuing with the laws of proper respect of tefillin and other holy items. Can you sit on a synagogue bench where tefillin and tallis are stored directly underneath?2022-08-2413 minDirshu Mishnah BerurahTefillin 40.2 - 40.3Maintaining the sanctity of tefillin, Torah books, and mezuzahs with a double covering.2022-08-2227 minDirshu Mishnah BerurahTefillin 39.8 - 40.1Buying tefillin from an expert/ trustworthy individual removes the need to check tefillin (ever!). Also we learn not to let the tefillin straps or boxes hang from a peg.2022-08-1829 minDirshu Mishnah BerurahTefillin 39.3 - 39.7The status of tefillin written or provided by converts (who return to their previous religion out of fear), heretics, non- Jews.2022-08-1725 minDirshu Mishnah BerurahTefillin 39.1b - 39.2In which we learn individuals who are invalid from writing tefillin because they have removed themselves from the category of tefillin wearers.2022-08-1625 minDirshu Mishnah BerurahTefillin 38.12 - 39.1aIn which we learn categories of those who can not eligible to write tefillin2022-08-1520 minDirshu Mishnah BerurahTefillin 38.8b - 38.11In which we learn the principle of when you are occupied in one mitzvah you are exempt from another - the limitations to this general rule2022-08-1031 minDirshu Mishnah BerurahTefillin 38.5 - 37.8aIn which we learn lessons of exemption and obligation in wearing tefillin from mourners and bridegrooms and those around them. Frame of mind plays a major part.2022-08-0925 minDirshu Mishnah BerurahTefillin 38.1 - 37.4In which we learn when sickness prevents the mitzvah of tefillin for those who want to, and why women cannot put on tefillin even if they want to!2022-08-0827 minDirshu Mishnah BerurahTefillin 37.1 - 37.3In which we learn the incredible reward for fulfilling the mitzvah of tefillin and the reverse for those who believe the mitzvah is degrading for them. We also learn about when a bar mitzvah boy should start wearing tefillin and the sanctity required in doing so.2022-08-0428 minDirshu Mishnah BerurahTefillin 32.28 - 32.33In which we learn about the care needed that letters should not run into each other above and below, the required spacing between letters and words, and how a sofer should ideally write the tefillin passages.2022-08-0129 minDirshu Mishnah BerurahTefillin 32.25b - 32.27In which we summarise where text can be corrected and does not create a problem of writing 'out of order' and the case of the missing ink!2022-07-2922 minDirshu Mishnah BerurahTefillin 32.23b - 32.25aIn which we learn the principle of "mind the gap" - a problem of one word divided into two, and return to look at the need for all lettering to follow the order they are written in the Torah - issues of fixing lettering out of sequence.2022-07-2720 minDirshu Mishnah BerurahTefillin 32.20 - 32.23aIn which we learn the great potential of a scribe for good and evil and a lengthy warning of the Mishnah Berurah on ensuring the community appoints trustworthy and G-d fearing individuals as scribes.2022-07-2630 minDirshu Mishnah BerurahTefillin 32.18b - 32.19In which we learn more on fixing letters and discover what sets apart the highest quality tefillin writing apart from the next.2022-07-2530 minDirshu Mishnah BerurahTefillin 32.18aIn which we learn more about how to fix problematic letters in tefillin parchment2022-07-2129 minDirshu Mishnah BerurahTefillin 32.17bIn which we learn that the letters of the tefillin have to be "written and not "etched out" - when we can correct lettering affected by excess ink2022-07-2024 minDirshu Mishnah BerurahTefillin 32.16 - 32.17aIn which we learn about asking a child to help determine the whether "broken" letters are still correctly formed.
2022-07-1826 minDirshu Mishnah BerurahTefillin 32.14 - 32.15In which we learn how advances in technology have changed the thickness of parchment selected for use in tefillin plus, more on holes in the parchment that might affect lettering.2022-07-1431 minDirshu Mishnah BerurahTefillin 32.9 - 32.13In which we learn the correct intent needed to create the tefillin parchment and whether machines can make it. We also look at the source of parchment and parchment with a small hole in it. 2022-07-1323 minDirshu Mishnah BerurahTefillin 32.6 - 32.8In which we learn whether tefillin require etched lines in the parchment and how the parchment is made.2022-07-1226 minDirshu Mishnah BerurahTefillin 32.2 - 32.5In which we learn that you can use any colour ink for writing tefillin (as long as it is black). Each letter must be separate and well formed.2022-07-1131 minDirshu Mishnah BerurahTefillin 31.1 - 32.1In which we learn why we don't wear tefillin on Shabbos and Yom Tov, and what about Chol HaMoed? We also turn to the discussion of the writing of the tefillin parchments.2022-07-0731 minDirshu Mishnah BerurahTefillin 30.1 - 30.5In which we learn the correct time for putting on tefillin and why technically there are cases at nighttime when one can wear tefillin.2022-07-0627 minDirshu Mishnah BerurahTefillin - MB 28.1 - 29.1In which we learn the order of removal of tefillin, their storage, kissing the tefillin, and no blessing to be said on their removal.2022-07-0526 min
Dirshu Mishnah BerurahTefillin - MB 27.11In which we learn what HaShem REALLY showed Moshe when pointing to the knot of His tefillin plus the correct measurements of the tefillin straps, and when black needs to be black!2022-07-0528 minDirshu Mishnah BerurahTefillin - MB 27.9 - 27.10In which we learn the correct position of the head tefillin spoiler alert - it mustn't be on the forehead!2022-06-3022 minDirshu Mishnah BerurahTefillin - MB 27.6 - 27.8In which we learn the where a left handed person should tie their hand tefillin and the windings on the arm2022-06-2921 minDirshu Mishnah BerurahTefillin - MB 27.4b - 27.5In which we learn why Teddy Boys will have a problem with tefillin and where separations between tefillin and the body cause a problem2022-06-2822 minDirshu Mishnah BerurahTefillin - MB 27.1b - 27.4aIn which we learn how an amputee can fulfil his obligation for tefillin. We also find out the importance per kabbalah to have the yud know next to the tefillin box.2022-06-2729 minDirshu Mishnah BerurahTefillin - MB 26.1 - 27.1aIn which we learn what to do if you only have one tefillin and the exact positioning of the arm tefillin.2022-06-2324 minDirshu Mishnah BerurahTefillin - MB 25.12b - 25.13In which we learn when to take off tefillin towards the end of davenning and the difference on rosh chodesh chol hamoed.2022-06-2230 minDirshu Mishnah BerurahTefillin - MB 25.12aIn which we learn conditions where the tefillin move or are removed and when a further brocho is required2022-06-2127 minDirshu Mishnah BerurahTefillin - MB 25.9 - 25.11In which we learn answering amen and other responses whilst in the middle of putting on tefillin. Plus, when we follow Kabbalah as normative halacha.2022-06-2028 minDirshu Mishnah BerurahTefillin - MB 25.8 - 25.9In which we learn when best to make the brochos of tefillin and what to do if you interrupted between placing of the arm tefillin and head tefillin.2022-06-1618 minDirshu Mishnah BerurahTefillin - MB 25.5 - 25.7In which we learn the unique mitzvah intention of putting on tefillin, the number of brochos one makes, and the correct vocalisation of the brochos.2022-06-1521 minDirshu Mishnah BerurahTefillin - MB 25.1b - 25.4In which we learn the preference for entering shul already dressed in tallis and tefillin and the importance of wearing tefillin minimally for saying shema and praying the amidah2022-06-1424 minDirshu Mishnah BerurahLaws of Tzitsis and Start of Laws of Tefillin 24.2b - 25.1aIn which we learn how tzitsis protects a person from mistakes and how we rise in holiness with the wearing of tefillin.2022-06-1328 minDirshu Mishnah BerurahLaws of Tzitsis MB 22.1 - 23.2aIn which we learn when to make shechiyanu on a tallis, care when in a cemetery to hide tzitsis, and special customs in the mitzvah of tzitsis.2022-06-0926 minDirshu Mishnah BerurahLaws of Tzitsis MB 21.1 - 21.4In which we learn of the correct disposal of mitzvah items, and why a star pupil was not allowed into the yeshiva of the Chasam Sofer.2022-06-0830 minDirshu Mishnah BerurahLaws of Tzitsis MB 19.1 - 20.2In which we learn why we do not make a brocho when making the tzitsis and also the care needed in buying and selling a tallis with tzitsis - and concerns of murder and prostitution! 2022-06-0729 minDirshu Mishnah BerurahLaws of Tzitsis MB 18.1 - 18.3In which we learn the correct time of the mitzvah of tzitsis and the worrying possibility of placing tzitsis on our bedsheets.2022-06-0227 minDirshu Mishnah BerurahLaws of Tzitsis MB 17.1 - 17.3In which we learn the obligation of mitzvah of tzitsis and how women can take upon themselves time bound mitzvos2022-06-0130 minDirshu Mishnah BerurahLaws of Tzitsis MB 16.1In which we learn about the ideal size of garment requiring tzitsis2022-05-3122 minDirshu Mishnah BerurahLaws of Tzitsis MB 15.4 - 15.6In which we learn why sewing back on detached tallis corners is problematic, and why torn tallis holes may not look so nice but are not a problem.2022-05-3025 minDirshu Mishnah BerurahLaws of Tzitsis MB 15.1b - 15.3In which we learn about the principle of not disgracing mitzvah items via improper removal, and tzitsis transplants.2022-05-2627 minDirshu Mishnah BerurahLaws of Tzitsis MB 14.4b - 15.1aTaking someone's tallis without asking, definition of theft, and benefiting from others money in the performance of mitzvos.2022-05-2526 minDirshu Mishnah BerurahLaws of Tzitsis MB 14.3b - 14.4aIn which we learn the other mechanisms apart from direct purchase that make a tallis yours and the surprising ruling of the Mishna Berurah regarding making the use of a shul tallis.2022-05-2425 minDirshu Mishnah BerurahLaws of Tzitsis MB 14.1b - 14.3aIn which we learn the importance of initial intent in the making of tzitsis and Rambam's view that intention is not required in the knowing and coiling of the threads,2022-05-2327 minDirshu Mishnah BerurahLaws of Tzitsis MB 13.3b - 14.1aIn which we continue to learn about the importance of self dignity and move to discuss who is permitted to make tzitsis2022-05-2023 minDirshu Mishnah BerurahLaws of Tzitsis MB 13.3In which we learn that the preservation of self honour takes precedence over malfunctioning tzitsis.2022-05-1824 minDirshu Mishnah BerurahLaws of Tzitsis MB 12.3 - 13.2aIn which we learn the location of the minimum measure of a broken tzitsit and turn to questions arising from carrying them on Shabbos2022-05-1729 minDirshu Mishnah BerurahLaws of Tzitsis - 12.1b - 12.2How many torn strings invalidate tzitsis?2022-05-1629 minDirshu Mishnah BerurahLaws of Tzitsis 11.14 - 12.1aWhere we learn the number of coils of the titzis, their significance, and when strings break.2022-05-1526 min