Archive for the ‘Shabbat’ Category


In this video, Rabbi Chaim Brovender, of WebYeshiva.org, speaks about the issues related to speaking “sicha beteila,” idle talk on Shabbat. This is separate from the prohibition of “v’daber davar” that is mentioned in Yeshayahu, and is important to be aware of in creating a special atmosphere for Shabbat.

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Last Updated on Wednesday, 7 July 2010 10:32

In this video, Rabbi Brovender refers back to the pesukim in Yeshayahu to show how the Rabbis permit in certain instances discussing, and even acting on Shabbat in order to prepare for a mitzva that will be performed after Shabbat.

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Last Updated on Wednesday, 30 June 2010 11:07

In this video, Rabbi Chaim Brovender discusses whether it is permissible to look in shop windows on Shabbat, or whether this goes against the “spirit” of Shabbat.

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Last Updated on Sunday, 27 June 2010 04:16

In this video, Rabbi Brovender continues his discussion of laws pertaining to creating a special atmosphere on Shabbat, specifically with regard to thinking about actions in which you will engage after Shabbat.

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Last Updated on Thursday, 24 June 2010 03:30

In this video, Rabbi Chaim Brovender speaks about some of the halachot based on pesukim in Yishayahu that are the foundation for halachot that do not necessarily have to do with prohibitions and allowances, but, rather, intended to make Shabbat more special and honored.

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Last Updated on Thursday, 24 June 2010 11:01