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Ten Minute Halacha

Rabbi Aryeh Lebowitz 839 Episodes Sep 30, 2026

Ten Minute Halacha provides concise 10-minute overviews of prevalent Halachic (Jewish law) topics presented by Rabbi Aryeh Lebowitz. The podcast aims to make the study of Halacha accessible and delightful. Listeners can email comments and suggestions. The show also promotes a related series, 'From The Rabbi's Desk', for more in-depth discussions.

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Throwing Aravos (Hoshanos) On Top of Aron Kodesh Sep 30, 2026 1158 Throwing Aravos (Hoshanos) On Top of Aron KodeshAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Beracha of Leisheiv B'Sukkah Sep 29, 2026 946 The Beracha of Leisheiv B'SukkahAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Trapping Bees in the Sukkah Sep 27, 2026 730 Trapping Bees in the SukkahAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Tevilas Keilim of a Kattan Sep 27, 2026 1036 Tevilas Keilim of a KattanAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sleeping in the Sukkah Sep 24, 2026 743 Sleeping in the SukkahAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Choosing an Esrog Sep 23, 2026 909 Choosing an EsrogAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Choosing a Lulav Sep 22, 2026 1374 Choosing a LulavAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ben Chutz L'Aretz Sitting in Sukkah on Shemini Atzeres in Israel Sep 19, 2026 742 Ben Chutz L'Aretz Sitting in Sukkah on Shemini Atzeres in IsraelAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kaparos Sep 16, 2026 668 KaparosAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Asking and Granting Mechila Sep 13, 2026 727 Asking and Granting MechilaAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Behavior at a Cemetery Sep 12, 2026 1075 Behavior at a CemeteryAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Women and Children In Teikias Shofar Sep 9, 2026 623 Women and Children In Teikias ShofarAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sounds of the Shofar Sep 8, 2026 852 Sounds of the ShofarAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Eating Before Tekias Shofar Sep 7, 2026 609 Eating Before Tekias ShofarAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Milah on Yom Tov Sheini Through Amirah L'Yisrael Sep 5, 2026 1223 Milah on Yom Tov Sheini Through Amirah L'YisraelAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Ideal Time for Selichos Sep 1, 2026 680 The Ideal Time for SelichosAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Tzitzis Strings Hanging Down or Off to the Side Aug 29, 2026 820 Tzitzis Strings Hanging Down or Off to the SideAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Blowing Shofar in Elul Aug 25, 2026 683 Blowing Shofar in ElulAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Eating Meat on Yom Tov Aug 23, 2026 1347 Eating Meat on Yom TovAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mezuzah on a Walk In Closet Aug 15, 2026 925 Mezuzah on a Walk In ClosetAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Saying a Beracha (She'hechiyanu) When Making Aliya Aug 9, 2026 1504 Saying a Beracha (She'hechiyanu) When Making AliyaAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Going to the Mikvah on Shabbos Jul 26, 2026 963 Going to the Mikvah on ShabbosAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

When To Keep Shabbos in Hawaii Jul 23, 2026 876 When To Keep Shabbos in HawaiiAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Should We Still Recite Nacheim on Tisha B'Av After 1967 Jul 20, 2026 1183 Should We Still Recite Nacheim on Tisha B'Av After 1967Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kli Shemilachto L'Heter Jul 19, 2026 646 Kli Shemilachto L'HeterAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Reading Menus on Shabbos and Yom Tov Jul 16, 2026 797 Reading Menus on Shabbos and Yom TovAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A Siyum During The Nine Days For Someone Who Never Makes Siyumim Jul 15, 2026 679 A Siyum During The Nine Days For Someone Who Never Makes SiyumimAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Heating Up Takeout Food on Shabbos Jul 14, 2026 1190 Heating Up Takeout Food on ShabbosAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Avoiding Danger During the Three Weeks Jul 13, 2026 1009 Avoiding Danger During the Three WeeksAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sliding Kitchen Garbage Cans on Shabbos Jul 12, 2026 1147 Sliding Kitchen Garbage Cans on ShabbosAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Keilim Doing Melacha on Shabbos (Timers on Alarm Clocks, Washing Machines, Dishwashers, Coffe Makers) Jul 9, 2026 1335 Keilim Doing Melacha on Shabbos (Timers on Alarm Clocks, Washing Machines, Dishwashers, Coffe Makers)Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Washing Dishes On Shabbos Jul 7, 2026 998 Washing Dishes On ShabbosAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Answering YUr Shailos 5 Jul 5, 2026 2150 Answering YUr Shailos 5Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Eating on Erev Shabbos Jul 2, 2026 805 Eating on Erev ShabbosAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Pushing a Wheelchair Or Carrying a Child When The Eruv is Down Jun 30, 2026 916 Pushing a Wheelchair Or Carrying a Child When The Eruv is DownAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Making Sushi on Shabbos Jun 25, 2026 1148 Making Sushi on ShabbosAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Beer at a Ballgame and Coffee at Starbucks Jun 25, 2026 1148 Beer at a Ballgame and Coffee at StarbucksAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Early Shabbos Jun 25, 2026 702 Early ShabbosAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Answering YUr Shailos 2.11 Jun 18, 2026 1652 AYS 2.11Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Medicine on Shabbos Part II Jun 14, 2026 663 Medicine on Shabbos Part IIAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Medicine on Shabbos Part I Jun 11, 2026 696 Medicine on Shabbos Part IAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Allowing a Mikvah to be Used for Conservative Geirus Jun 11, 2026 777 Allowing a Mikvah to be Used for Conservative GeirusAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Baking Challah on Erev Shabbos Jun 4, 2026 671 Baking Challah on Erev ShabbosAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Does the Three Weeks Start The Night Before Shiva Asar B'Tamuz Jun 2, 2026 1202 Does the Three Weeks Start The Night Before Shiva Asar B'TamuzAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Washing Vegetables on Shabbos May 28, 2026 600 Washing Vegetables on ShabbosAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Milah She'lo B'zmana on Thursday May 25, 2026 787 Milah She'lo B'zmana on ThursdayAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Five Reasons for Eating Dairy on Shavuos May 20, 2026 657 Five Reasons for Eating Dairy on ShavuosAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Eating Meat From An Animal That Didn't Have a Kosher Diet Apr 29, 2026 620 Eating Meat From An Animal That Didn't Have a Kosher DietAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Barchu at The End of Davening Apr 17, 2026 514 Barchu at the end of DaveningAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kashrus of Braces, Retainers, Dentures and Teeth Mar 28, 2026 608 Kashrus of Braces, Retainers, Dentures and TeethAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Common Seder Misconceptions Mar 26, 2026 988 Common Seder MisconceptionsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Eating Two Kezeisim of Matzah Mar 25, 2026 698 Eating Two Kezeisim of MatzahAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Materials that Can and Cannot be Kashered Mar 25, 2026 791 Materials that Can and Cannot be KasheredAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ashkenazim Eating (Soft) Sefardi Matzos Mar 23, 2026 794 Ashkenazim Eating (Soft) Sefardi MatzosAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Eating Matzah 30 Days Before Pesach Mar 22, 2026 711 Eating Matzah 30 Days Before PesachAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Man Versus Machine (Matzah) Mar 21, 2026 782 Man Versus Machine (Matzah)Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Shemura Matzah Mar 21, 2026 730 Shemura MatzahAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kashering Dishwashers for Pesach Mar 20, 2026 638 Kashering Dishwashers for PesachAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kashering Microwaves (For Pesach) Mar 19, 2026 807 Kashering Microwaves (For Pesach)Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Putting Food Coloring in White Wine at the Seder Mar 18, 2026 703 Putting Food Coloring in White Wine at the SederAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Mitzvah to Eat Matzah Mar 18, 2026 627 The Mitzvah to Eat MatzahAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Maos Chittim Mar 16, 2026 922 Maos ChittimAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Wine With Sugar Added for Kiddush Mar 14, 2026 646 Wine With Sugar Added for KiddushAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Murderous Leopard Mar 12, 2026 802 The Murderous LeopardAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Bedikas Chameitz Within 30 Days of Pesach Mar 10, 2026 1117 Bedikas Chameitz Within 30 Days of PesachAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Seudas Purim Feb 23, 2026 651 Seudas PurimAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Marrying Somebody With The Same Name As Your Parent Feb 22, 2026 809 Marrying Somebody With The Same Name As Your ParentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Does an Onein Say Baruch Sheim Kevod Malchuso L'olam Va'ed if He Says a Beracha Feb 22, 2026 871 Does an Onein Say Baruch Sheim Kevod Malchuso L'olam Va'ed if He Says a BerachaAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mishloach Manos Feb 19, 2026 762 Mishloach ManosAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Women in Shnayim Mikra Feb 17, 2026 566 Women in Shnayim MikraAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Drinking on Purim Feb 16, 2026 771 Drinking on PurimAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Answering YUr Shailos Feb 15, 2026 2785 This transcript features a rabbi responding to diverse questions concerning Jewish law, communal standards, and spiritual life. He begins by debating whether winning a Torah scroll in a raffle fulfills the religious obligation to write one personally. The discussion then shifts to the permissibility of digital photo frames on the Sabbath and the complex history of the Manhattan eruv. Addressing br

AYS Feb 12, 2026 2594 Welcome back to another session of answering your shailos, organized and arranged by Jonathan. In this episode from February 13th, we explore a wide range of halachic inquiries, spanning from the philosophical depths of repentance to the practicalities of Shabbat observance and communal customs.This episode answers the following questions:• How do we perform teshuva (repentance) for sins we will l

Fulfilling a Dead Man's Commitment to Tzedakah Feb 12, 2026 595 Fulfilling a Dead Man's Commitment to TzedakahAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Answering YUr Shailos Feb 1, 2026 2785 Welcome back to another weekly session of answering your questions, organized and arranged by Jonathan. In this episode, we explore a wide variety of halachic inquiries and philosophical reflections, ranging from modern technological challenges on Shabbat to the deep spiritual mechanics of repentance. **This episode answers the following questions:*** **Does winning a Sefer Torah in a raffle fulf

Answering YUr Shailos Jan 29, 2026 2179 🔥 Fasting for children before bar/bat mitzvah (major vs minor fasts) – The common idea that a child must **fast three fast days before bar/bat mitzvah** is described as a **myth**; there is **no such halachic requirement**. – **Yom Kippur**: Shulchan Aruch rules that a **healthy child** should fast **two Yom Kippurs before bar/bat mitzvah** (e.g., a boy may already have to fast from age 11 if

Answering YUr Shailos Jan 25, 2026 2533 🔥 Eating at chains without full hashgacha (e.g., Haagen-Dazs vs. Krispy Kreme) – **Factory‑sealed vs. on‑premises prep**: A key distinction is between products shipped in sealed packages (e.g., tubs of ice cream) and items prepared/fried on-site (e.g., donuts). – **Krispy Kreme**: Since donuts are made/fried on premises, there are complex kashrus issues (equipment, oils, other ingredients). Co

Answering YUr Shailos Jan 21, 2026 2150 🔥 Brushing teeth on Shabbos – four primary halachic approaches – Issue is multi-faceted: **Memareiach**, **Sechitah**, **Hachanah**, **Refuah**, **Melabein**, **Uvdin d’chol**, **Chavalah** are all discussed in the literature. – **View 1 – Rav Soloveitchik / Rav Hershel Schachter**: – Permits **normal toothbrushing** on Shabbos with: – Regular toothpaste – Wet toothbrush – Rinsi

Answering YUr Shailos Jan 17, 2026 2330 🔥 Remilk and Halachic Status of Lab-Created “Milk” – Remilk is an Israeli product that **copies the gene for cow milk protein (BLG)** and inserts it into yeast, which through fermentation produces **milk-identical proteins**. – These proteins are then blended with **non-animal fats, sugars, vitamins, and minerals** to create dairy-like products with **no lactose, cholesterol, hormones, or anti

Writing the Name of a Chalal in a Kesubah or a Gett Jan 10, 2026 691 Writing the Name of a Chalal in a Kesubah or a GettAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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