Shabbat and Yom Tov Meals
Kol Deracheha
What is the nature of the obligation to eat on Shabbat and Yom Tov? How does it apply to women? Who can make ha-motzi? Where do seuda shelishit and melaveh malka fit in? Episode transcipt and sources here: To sponsor an episode of Kol Deracheha email [email protected]
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Candle-lighting II: When and How
Kol Deracheha
At what time do we light candles? How does this relate to accepting Shabbat? What is the optimal procedure for lighting? Transcript and sources available here: To sponsor an episode of Kol Deracheha email [email protected]
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Candle-Lighting I: Who, What, Where
Kol Deracheha
What is the mitzva of Lighting Shabbat and Yom Tov candles? Who lights? Where? Transcript and sources available at To sponsor an episode of Kol Deracheha email [email protected]
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Bat Mitzva
Kol Deracheha
In this episode we discuss the halachic significance of bat mitzva and how should it be observed or celebrated. Full article available here: https://www.deracheha.org/bat-mitzva/
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Chinuch
Kol Deracheha
In this episode we discuss what is chinuch for mitzvot, who is obligated, and at what stage. Dedicated by Sarah Kenigsberg Le-ilui Nishmat Chaya Miriam Bat Kasriel. Full article available here:
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Behind the Scenes: Talking about Chinuch with Ora & Laurie
Kol Deracheha
In this episode, we discuss our personal inspirations and approaches to chinuch for our children. Article on Chinuch available here: https://www.deracheha.org/chinuch/
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Mechitza III: Separation in Society
Kol Deracheha
In this episode we discuss when we need a mechitza or gender separation outside of prayer. To read all the sources mentioned in this episode, click here: https://www.deracheha.org/mechitza-3-separation-in-society/
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Mechitza II: Structure
Kol Deracheha
In this episode we discuss the structural requirements for a mechitza and whether the ezrat nashim‘s structure has a halachic effect on prayers said within it. Find all the sources discussed in this episode on our website here: https://www.deracheha.org/mechitza-2-structure/
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Mechitza I: Purpose
Kol Deracheha
In this episode we discuss the purpose of mechitza and why gender separation is a part of prayer. This episode is dedicated in honor of Ilana Abramson's birthday by her daughter, Raphaela. Full article available here: https://www.deracheha.org/mechitza-1-purpose/
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Megilla Reading II: Quorum and Reading for Others
Kol Deracheha
In part 2 of our megilla reading podcast we discuss who constitutes a quorum for megilla reading, and whether women may read for herself and others. Read all the sources here: https://www.deracheha.org/megilla-reading/
info_outlineIn this short episode, Rachel goes behind the scenes with Laurie to discuss Deracheha's most recent article on menstruation and Shabbat. Learn what made writing this article so challenging, what surprised Laurie as she was writing it, and what's next on Deracheha's to-do list.
To read the article, click here: www.deracheha.org/menstruation-and-shabbat/