Serieses in on Praying, Kiddush and the Meals
Lessons on Praying, Kiddush and the Meals

Some of the Laws of Seudah Shelishis
Rabbi Yirmiyohu Kaganoff | Adar 5783

Different Drinks for Kiddush
If I do not want to drink wine/grape juice, may I use other drinks for Kiddush?
Rabbi Daniel Mann | Shvat 29 5782

Curious Kiddush Shaylos
The Torah commands us to declare the sanctity of Shabbos, a mitzvah we fulfill when we recite Kiddush before beginning the meal. Notwithstanding that this mitzvah appears very clear cut, it sometimes involves interesting shaylos.
Rabbi Yirmiyohu Kaganoff | Shvat 18 5782

A Haftarah from Yechezkel
Who chose which haftaros we read? In what ways is the book of Yechezkel unusual? Why is the haftarah on Shabbos seldom from Yechezkel?
Rabbi Yirmiyohu Kaganoff | Tevet 3 5782

Where Did the Custom of Weekday Torah Readings Originate?
Rabbi Stewart Weiss | Tishrei 23 5782
Why Did G-d Make Israel Special?
Why is the Nation of Israel considered greater than others? Why does G-d relate to Israel differently than the other peoples? Is this not discrimination? Why were the others created, if from the outset Israel takes precedence?
Rabbi Oriel Twito | Elul 26 5781

Challot on the Table for Kiddush
We like to keep our challot in a warm place until bringing them to the table after Netilat Yadayim so they taste their best. Must they be on the table during Kiddush?
Rabbi Daniel Mann | Shvat 19 5781
