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Focuses on the various halachos of eating and drinking before Tefillah, and discusses the perfo..
Modern Day Stumbling Blocks-What is Our Responsibility?Sugya Preview-Real-Life
SituationsMisleading..
This deluxe Jeremias Family Edition explores the issues of Ribbis when borrowing from a Cr..
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This sugya focuses on the topic of Chamar Medina -the use of beverages
other than wine fo..
This Sugya discusses davening with a Minyan and the source for this chiyuv. Is it obligatory o..
Shiur from Rabbi Shmuel Gersten -discussing the background of the Halachic issues regarding Credit U..
Discusses the Halacha of Adam Hamazik B’Oness – one who causes personal or property damage to anothe..
Accidental DamagesExplores the Talmudic principle in Baba Kamma 26 “A person is always conside..
At the end of Parshas Emor, the Torah sets aside a whole discussion about damages caused by a person..
This Sugya discusses the topic of patronizing Jewish-owned businesses, as well as hiring Jewish empl..
This sugya will deal with the halacha of "Oness B'Yom Acharon". If one pushed off fulfilling an obli..
Focuses on the essence of the prohibition of eating and drinking before Kiddush. Also discusses why ..
Continues to focus on the prohibition of eating before tefilla, specifically focusing on&..
This sugya focuses on the Chashivus of Tefillah – specifically, the prohibition of eating/drinking b..
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Explores the
mitzvah of Birkas Kohanim, as mentioned in Parshas Naso.
Specifically, we discuss whe..
The next few sugyos will explore the various exemptions to the issur of Yichud. We begin with ..
This Yichud sugya discusses which scenarios are considered
yichud. In the previous booklet, we disc..
This is the first publication of our series focusing on the Halachos of Yichud. These situations are..
This sugya continues to discuss various exemptions to
the Yichud prohibition. This sugya disc..
This sugya discusses the issur of Nichush - i.e. interpreting an event or action as an omen or "sign..
Discusses the issur of selling (or gifting) non-kosher items even to non-Jews. We discuss the reason..
Focusing on the difference between Geneiva and Gezeila. Also explores many practical halachos ..
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Focusing on the issur of eating a meal before performing a Mitzvah. This sugya has relevance c..
This sugya explores the Mitzvah of eating Matzoh. We begin by analyzing the various Pesukim in the T..
This sugya discusses the prohibition of Amira L'Akum on Shabbos and Yom Tov. Aside from the prohibit..
Explores the fundamentals of Bedikas Chometz. Is it part of the general obligation Min Hatorah..
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Discusses the source of this issur - to prevent the socializing and mingling that comes with di..
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This booklet continues to explore the sugya of Bal Tosif. We discuss whether the repetition of a Mit..
This sugya discusses the prohibition of Bal Tosif – adding to those commandments that were given on ..
Discusses why we make a brocha on Biur Chometz but not on Bittul Chometz. We discuss various opinion..
In this sugya we learn about the obligation of Birkas Hamazon. We discuss the various sources ..
After discussing the concept of Safek Brachos Le’hakel, we will now focus on the source of the issur..
This sugya is a sequel to the previous sugya of Issur Bracha She’aina Tzricha. While the..
This Sugya continues to discuss Birkas Hanehenin. The past two sugyos covered the issur of partaking..
Now that we have learned the details of the obligation to recite a Bracha, we will now focus on the ..
Discusses the enactment of Chazal to recite the Bracha of She’asah Nissim, when one sees the Neiros ..
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This Shavuos sugya focuses on Birkas Hatorah – specifically,
one’s obligation to recite Birkas Hato..
Analyzes the unique Bracha of She'asah Nissim, explores the various opinions in the Rishonim in rega..
This sugya addresses the concept of Nichsei Tzibbur - i.e. possessions that belong to the entire com..
Explores the essence of the Mitzvah of writing a sefer Torah. Also discusses the source of this..
In this sugya we focus on the parameters of Z'man Tefilah. The well-known Mishnayos in Brachos detai..
Focuses on the sugya of Chadash in our times. Discusses the status of chadash grown in the..
This booklet focuses on the sugya of Chadash in our times. We discuss whether this Issur is relevant..
One of the aspects of Maamad Har Sinai was an act of Geirus, and indeed Chazal learn many facets of ..
Please click here for revised and expanded kuntresAnalyzes the source of this obligation and discuss..
Discusses the Halacha of referencing one's parent (or Rav) by their first name. We discuss the sourc..
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This week’s Sugya will discuss the concept of Tadir Kodem
with regards to kiyum hamitzvos. The sour..
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This Sugya focuses on defining Hiddur Mitzvah, literally translated to mean “beautifying a Mitzvah.”..
This sugya focuses on the obligation to recite Birkas Hatorah. Specifically, we will explain why Bir..
Focuses on the sugya of Tumas Hameis, specifically regarding Tzadikim who have passed away. We begin..
Please note: Hard copies of the kuntres may not be shipped before Yom Tov.This week's sugya di..
Discusses the
sugya of “Hefsek” when reciting a bracha, which is discussed at length in the
Gemara..
This choveres discusses the prohibition of following Chukos Hagoyim, as stated in Parashas Ach..
Discusses the Mitzvah of retelling yetzias mitzrayim to one's child on the night of Pesach. ..
The observance of Halacha in the polar regions of Earth presents unique problems, since ma..
This Sugya will focus on the concept of Zrizin Makdimin L'Mitzvos - performing a mitzvah as soo..
This deluxe Berkowitz Family Edition consists of sugyos related to Purim...
Although the deluxe Pesach edition is out of print, sugyas were printed in two new kuntresim. ..
Although the deluxe Shavuos-Birchas Hatorah edition is out of print, the sugyas were printed in thre..
Explores the Mitzvah of writing a sefer Torah. We will discuss the differences between writing ..
Yom Tov Sheini was instituted at the time when Yomim Tovim
were set according to Kiddush Hachodesh,..
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Explores the exemption of women from time-bound Mitzvos. Specifically, we will discuss the var..
Although women are normally exempt from Mitzvos that are time-sensitive, they are nevertheless oblig..
Discusses the authority of Chazal to institute new takanos, and our obligations to observe the..
This Sugya focuses on a timely topic uniquely applicable to this year. As this year is a leap ..
This sugya of Talmud Torah begins with the obligation upon every father to teach Torah to his s..
This sugya explores a fascinating Machlokes amongst the Poskim regarding the Kedusha of objects that..
Discusses the requirement that a Jew must supervise the milking process to ensure that the milk rema..
Defines the source of the Chalav Akum prohibition, and the various reasons behind it...
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Focusing on the discussion among the Rishonim as to whether the Yom Kippur prohibition min..
Chanuka 1Kvias Yom Tov Chanuka..
This sugya discusses the essence of the Mitzvah of Sukkah. The Passuk states clearly that this Mitzv..
The Torah commands us to dwell in the Sukkah for 7 days (Basukos Teyshvu Shivas Yamim). Chazal..
This sugya will address how the Halacha perceives one who is asleep. Since one who is sleeping has l..
Discusses the obligation to honor the Shabbos and enjoy it. We will discuss the source for the..
Discusses the nature of this special mitzvah of giving back to our parents. Specifically, it d..
This deluxe Berkowitz Family Yomtov Edition discusses the concept of Kol Yisroel Areivim Zeh Lazeh -..
Explores the concept of kapara on Yom Kippur, and the idea that the שעיר המשתלח cou..
Many Dinim in the Torah are dependent on speech, such as Nedarim, Limud HaTorah, saying testimony (E..
Learning Torah on Tisha B'AvThis new and improved edition of "Limud Hatorah on Tisha B'Av"..
Click here for revised and expanded kuntresLearning Torah on Tisha B'AvFocuses on the sugya of learn..
Discusses the topic of Lifnei Iver, which is mentioned in, Parshas Kedoshim. There are various ways ..
This sugya focuses on the Halacha L’maaseh aspect of Lifnei Iver. This publication serves as a..
Addendum to the Kiddush sugyos (1 & 2) ..
This deluxe Berkowitz Family Yomtov Edition discusses the concept of Mushba Ve'Omed Me'Har Sinai - t..
Discusses whether someone is required to pay compensation, should he cause damage in the course of f..
This sugya delves into the Mitzvah of Mechiyas Amalek. Are all members and descendants of Amal..
Discusses the topic of Machshava Mitztarefes L'Maaseh. We begin by analyzing the concept of a ..
This Sugya
discusses the concept of "Ein adam makneh davar she'lo bah l'olam" - a person canno..
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Explores the general concept of Kinyanim. It also examines the act of negotiations between two parti..
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Explores the Mitzvah of Sippur Yetzias Mitzrayim and its parameters. Specifically, we discuss the Ma..
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Discusses the concept of Kavana in
Mitzvos and addresses the machlokes in several areas of Shas reg..
Analyzes the Mitzvah of remembering Amalek, and discuses the
essence of the Mitzvah and the va..
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Supplement to our Zechiras Amalek choveres click here to view our main choveres.לקט מדברי ..
Focusing on the topic of Chinuch Habanim. This booklet discusses: Who is obligated ..
Focuses on the Mitzvah of Milah which was given to Avraham - and was commanded to his descendants as..
Focuses on the Mitzvah of Mishloach Manos on Purim. We discuss the various shitos regarding the reas..
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Please click here to download/purchase our updated/revised versionFocuses on the chiyuv of..
This sugya discusses the Din Mehadrin by Ner Chanuka. We discuss if Hiddur is part of the Mitzvah of..
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The first part of the "Yesod Issur Mlachos Shabbos" series discusses the Chiyuv of Shevisa on ..
In this kuntress, we discuss the obligation of Simcha on Yom Tov. In the times of the Bais Hamikdosh..
This sugya discusses the Halachic principle of “Tashlumin, allowing one to “make up” a&nbs..
This week's sugya focuses on the actual structure and makeup of our Tefillos. As per Chazal, a..
In light of the current situation in Eretz Yisroel, this week's sugya focuses on the obligation of T..
With Acheinu Bnei Yisroel under fire, we continue to focus on the essence of Tefilah This..
This deluxe Berkowitz Family Elul Edition , includes two sugyos related to the blowing of ..
In this sugya we learn about the obligation of reading the Megillah on Purim day, and also the night..
This sugya focuses on the least-discussed mitzvah of Purim - Mishteh V'Simcha. We discuss if t..
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This sugya analyzes the Mitzvah of Matanos L'evyonim. Is it simply a form of Tzedakah that Chazal ob..
This Maachalei Akum compendium discusses the Halachic status of foods prepared by a gent..
Discusses the chiyuv of Ner Chanuka. We discuss whether the obligation is on every Jew to light the ..
This sugya explores the prohibition of Shochad (bribery). There are three places in the Torah ..
This deluxe Brach Family Yom Tov Edition is a compendium of four sugyos pertaining to the topic of K..
New and enhanced version of three Sefiras Haomer sugyos - bound together in one deluxe booklet&..
ספירת העומר בזמן הזה This first part of this series will focus on Sefira in our times, discussi..
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Focuses on the topic of Stam Yeinam. Discusses the reasons behind this prohibition, a..
This sugya explores the exoneration of one who commits an Aveira B'Oness. The source for this exempt..
As Pesach approaches, we begin to focus
on the specifics of the seder – mostly, our Haggados, our M..
Focusing on “Bircas Ha’nehenin” and the various opinions as to the
reasons behind this chiyuv, incl..
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This series focuses on the Brachos we recite on Hana'ah (food, smell, wine, good news, Hoda'ah, Hago..
In the coming year, 5784, we will not fulfill the mitzvah of Tekias Shofar Min Hatorah, and the same..
In this Sugya we study the essence of Pirsumei Nissa on Chanukah. We also discuss if Pirsum Ha..
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In this first segment of the Pas Akum series, we begin by discussing the source of this gezeira..
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Explores the first Mitzvah in the Torah - Kiddush Hachodesh. Our main focus will be the concept of t..
Focuses on understanding the concept of Kiddush and its source. Also, discusses what it means ..
This sugya discusses the special krios that are read on Yom Tov. Also discussed is the subject of re..
Discusses when Krias Hatorah was instituted - and by whom - and explores the various types of kriah ..
Focuses on the mitzvah of Krias Sh'ma - specifically, the beginning and end
times of the evening Sh..
Discusses the halachos of the morning Krias Shema. Specifically, we
will explore the earliest..
Focuses on the little-understood Halacha of reciting Krias Shema before one goes to sleep. While we ..
Explores the Mitzvah to study Hilchos Pesach beginning thirty days before Yomtov, and analyzes the s..
This sugya focuses on the topic of accepting/rejecting gifts. Among the topics discussed ..
Discusses the amount of bread one is required to consume in order to be obligated to recite Birkas H..
This Brach Family Deluxe edition focuses on Shemitas Kesafim (cancellation of all personal loans ove..
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Focuses on the mitzvah of Tosefes Shabbos V’Yom Tov- adding time to the beginning and ending of Shab..
This sugya focuses on the well-known principle of Lo Ba'Shamayim Hee, which teaches that the Halacha..
Focuses on the timely sugya of Talmud Torah L’Banim. In this booklet, we discuss the source of this ..
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This sugya discusses two minhagim that are commonly observed at the onset of the Yom Tov of Shavuos...
Discusses the subject of Tenaim in Mitzvos - contingencies in the performance of Mtzvos – when..
This sugya focuses on the specific halachic parameters of a Minyan and one's participation in a Miny..
Exploring the machlokes amongst the
poskim regarding whether one must recite Birkas Hatorah before ..
Focusing on the timely topic of Tefilas Haderech. We will begin by discussing the sources for this T..
This sugya analyzes and brings clarity to the Tekios of Rosh Hashana. There are two serie..
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Focusing on the fast of the Seventeenth (17) of Tamuz and discusses the general inyan of T..
Click here for expanded and revised kuntresFocusing on the fast of Asarah B'Teves and explores the g..
Many mitzvos require the use of a specific item in order to fulfill that mitzvah - Sukkah, Lulav, Sh..
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This choveres discusses specific Kinyanim-how and when they work. Focuses on how one acquires owners..
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This sugya focuses specifically on the
prohibition of gezel akum. We will explore the v..
Continues to explore the
issur of eating before performing a mitzva. Specifically discussing ..
Discusses the concept of including a Yisroel in the cooking process - and the various opinions on wh..
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Explores some of the exemptions to the issur of Bishul Akum. This specific booklet will fo..
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This sugya discusses the concept of shiur as it pertains to Birkas Haneninin. It is interestin..
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Discusses the reasons behind the obligation of lighting candles in honor of Shabbos. Is it..
Focusing primarily on the obligation of “Hallel
and Hoda’ah"
on Chanukah. Included
in ..
Glorifiying
Mitzvos -2 Discusses whether the chiyuv of
hiddur is min hatorah or m’drab..
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Continues to focus on the subject of Chamar Medina, specifically, discussing the leniency of Chamar ..
This sugya discusses the Bracha of Leysheiv BaSukkah, - when it is recited and on what. This topic i..
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Focuses on the nature of the mitzvah of “Morah Av”, by exploring the specific halachos that fal..
Focuses on the concept of “Misasek”- performing an action in a manner without the intent that one is..
Focusing on the concept of Mitzvah HaBa’ah B’Aveirah - a mitzvah which is performed through transgre..
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Deriving Pleasure From
MitzvosFocusing on the
Talmudic principle of מצוות לאו ליהנות ניתנו -..
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Focusing on one significant question related to chinuch. Since children must perform
mitzvos (as pe..
Explores the obligation of Kibud Av with regards to shidduchim. We discuss if one must listen to a p..
Please click here to purchase/download the revised editionDiscusses the Mitzvah of Matanos..
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Sefiras Haomer - Days and WeeksFocusing on the chiyuv of counting the “days” and the “weeks” of Sefi..
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Explores the start of the chiyuv of simcha on Yom Tov,
specifically whether the obligation begins a..
This sugya continues to explore the concept of Tashlumin. While the previous sugya ..
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Explores the leniency of Yayin Mevushal and its parameters. Also discusses the various reasons in th..
Explores the general principle of
Safek Brachos L’hakel. Included in this limud is the scenar..
Discusses the various exemptions to this gezeira. Particularly, we will discuss if and when Pas Palt..
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Focuses on the halachic requirement to make Kiddush over a cup of wine, and explores the various shi..
Explores the question of whether or not the mitzvah of kesivas sefer Torah can b..
This choveres of Krias Hatorah is split into two parts. Section #1 discusses the
schedule of which ..
Defines the parameters of "shimur l'shem matzoh", along with the various opinions in the Rishonim an..
Defines the actual requirement of Tosefes Shabbos, and explores many of its Halachic ramificati..
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Discusses the manner in which Tefilas Haderech is said. We
will discuss if it is preferable to reci..
Discusses the essence of the mitzvah -is it to blow or to hear, and all its halachic rami..
Explores the status of writing a sefer Torah nowadays. Discusses how one can fulfill ..
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Focuses on the prohibition of Geneivas Da’as and Ta'us Akum. Geneivas Da’as is defined literally as ..
Discusses the Takana instituted by Chazal, to drink four cups of wine at the Pesach seder. We discus..
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This week's sugya discusses the sources for the age of Bar Mitzvah or Bas Mitzvah. One of the source..
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Discusses the Halacha l’maaseh aspect of Hadlokas Neiros, including the various opinions a..
Performance
of mitzvos after fulfilling them Analyzes specific mitzvos where is it cust..
Zechiras Yetzias Mitzrayim and Parshas Tzitzis..
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Below is a recording of a shiur delivered by Rabbi Daniel Senter of Kof-K, in which he provides a pr..
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Focuses on the halachos regarding referring to one’s parents by their first names. Specifically disc..
Discusses the source of the 39 Melachos, which are learned based on the Melachos that were done in t..
Explores the subject of Chatzi Shiur as it relates to Melachas Shabbos, and how it may differ from t..
Exploring the sugya of מכירה וקנין בתורה ומצוות - the idea of acquiring/selling zechusim from/to som..
Explores the general p’tur of mekalkel on Shabbos, lit. performing a melacha of Shabbos in a “purely..
Explores the various Halachic consequences of monetary transactions. Also discusses the status ..
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Discusses if the chiyuv of chinuch applies to all types of Mitzvos, such as
Mitzvos M’drabanan, Mit..
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TemimosFocuses on the Halachos when one forgets to count Sefira, and how this&nb..
This Sugya explores the unique concept that exists solely regarding the Mitzvah of Sukkah - namely, ..
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Addresses the concept
that one who is “involved” in one mitzvah is exempt from another mitzvah, and..
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Discusses the participation of a Yisroel in the
baking process (i.e. lighting the fire, addin..
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Explores the halachos of drinking from the kiddush wine on Friday night. Also discuss the various op..
This booklet explores the famous question of whether
the obligation of Krias HaTorah was impos..
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Focuses on being mekabel Shabbos early through Tefilah. Also discusses how this concept of "Kabbalas..
A supplemental handbook of the Shivti Tefilas Haderech series, focusing on the practical Halacha L'm..
Discusses the enactment of R. Avahu in the Talmud to blow both shevarim and ter..
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Discusses the halachic rule of ‘Oleh Al Shulchan Melachim’ and how it pertains to the geze..
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Explores the essence of Kinyan Kesef - is the kinyan triggered because the buyer..
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Bundling
Mitzvos TogetherFocusing on the Talmudic principle of אין עושין מצוות חבילות חבילות ..
Correspondence between Rav Moshe Feinstein and Rabbi Yehuda Dick which served as the basis for the C..
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Focuses on the mitzvah to honor one's elder siblings,
grandparents and step-parents. Also discusses..
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מקלקל במלאכה - שיטת התוספותThis week’s limud serves as a sequel to the previous sugya. We ..
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Explores the actual chiyuv of reciting Krias Shema, which is the declaration
of one's Kab..
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Explores the mitzvah of eating three meals on Shabbos. Among the issues discussed are the ..
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