WebYeshiva Podcast

WebYeshiva Podcast


Latest Episodes

Tehilim Podcast: Let Us Sing: the different contexts of Tehillim 95
November 25, 2010

A look at Tehillim 95 both in its original context and the context of Kabbalat Shabbat. Tehilim

Halacha Yomit: Should we use Oil or Wax Candles to Light the Menora?
November 25, 2010

In this video, Rabbi Chaim Brovender discusses if we should use oil or wax candles while lighting the chanuka menora.

Halacha Yomit: How many people in each household should light Chanuka candles?
November 23, 2010

In this video, Rabbi Chaim Brovender discusses how many people in each household should light the chanuka candles. There are differences of opinions among our sages as to how many should light.

Parsha Podcast: Vayeshev
November 22, 2010

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Halcha Yomit: The Laws of Chanuka
November 22, 2010

In this video, Rabbi Chaim Brovender discusses the basic laws (halachot) associated with the festival of Chanuka – including the lighting of the menora, and the addition of extra prayers during the eight days of the festival.

Rabbi Chaim Brovender on his Early Years and Zionism
November 16, 2010

Rabbi Chaim Brovender speaks with Rabbi Yedidya Rausman about Israel, Zionism, and his upbringing. Rabbi Brovender discusses the State of Israel vs. the Land of Israel, Zionism and Aliya.

Parsha Podcast: Vayishlach
November 15, 2010

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Halacha Yomit: When do we bow during the Shemona Esrai (Amida)?
November 14, 2010

In this video, Rabbi Chaim Brovender discusses the four fixed places in the Shemona Esrai (Amida) in which we bow. Rabbi Brovender explains exactly how we are supposed to bow.

Halacha Yomit: What direction do we face when we pray?
November 10, 2010

In this video, Rabbi Chaim Brovender discusses a special Halacha in connection with saying the Shemona Esrai (Amida) – the direction one should face when saying this prayer. In Israel, one faces Jerusalem, and in Jerusalem, one faces the temple moun

Halacha Yomit: Standing for the Amida (cont.)
November 09, 2010

In this video, Rabbi Chaim Brovender discusses how we stand for the Shemona Esrai (Amida) – with our feet together, as though they are one. Rabbi Brovender continues his discussion of saying Shemona Esrai on airplanes, and explains what to do if one