In this episode we address some fundamental questions about minyan.

What is a minyan and what is it for? Who does and doesn’t count toward a minyan, and why?

To read all the sources mentions in this podcast, head to https://www.deracheha.org/minyan/

 

In 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/

Deracheha's Rachel Weber Leshaw spoke to Brhan Worku about the Ethiopian Jewish holiday of Sigd. Brhan talked about the meaning of Sigd, her family's journey from Ethiopia, cultural differences between Ethiopian and Israeli society, and whether non-Ethiopian Jews should celebrate Sigd too. Speaking engagements for Brhan can be arranged through storiesofisrael.com

What are the the mitzvot and customs of Erev Yom Kippur? Why are they significant? How do they apply to women?

Full article here: www.deracheha.org/erev-yom-kippur/

Tefilla Zakah adapted for women here: https://www.kipa.co.il/userFiles/zaka_yomKipur.pdf

In this espisode we discuss Selicht - what are Selichot? Are women obligated to recite them? Do they require a minyan?

Read the full article here: https://www.deracheha.org/selichot/

Rav Ezra Bick's commentary on the Yud Gimmel Middot - https://www.etzion.org.il/en/series/understanding-13-middot-en

All Deracheha's Elul content available here: https://www.deracheha.org/elul-tishrei/

In this episode we address the halacha of keli gever - what is a man’s article, a keli gever? What is the prohibition of a woman’s wearing one? How does intent affect this halacha?

Read the full article here: https://www.deracheha.org/dress-4-keli-gever/

In this special Pre-Tish'a Be-Av episode we talk to Dr. Yael Ziegler about her new book "Lamentations: Faith in a Turbulent World" and her experience writing on such a seemingly sad topic. We also discuss her new appointment as Rosh Beit Midrash of Matan, and her career path until today.

Buy the book here: https://korenpub.com/products/lamentations-faith-in-a-turbulent-world

In this episode we discuss some practical issues relating to kiddush. Can someone eat before kiddush? Does a woman recite or respond to she-hechiyyanu in Yom Tov kiddush? Does prayer affect the ability to make kiddush for others?

Full article available here: https://www.deracheha.org/kiddush-2-practical-issues/

In this episode we discuss the mitzva of kiddush, both on Shabbat and Yom Tov, at night and during the day. We discuss a woman's obligation, and also how  a couple should handle kiddush during nidda.

Read the article here: https://www.deracheha.org/kiddush-1-obligation/

In this episode we discuss when a woman can discharge a man's mitzva obligations, and cases where she technically can, but maybe should not. Why would that be the case? Listen to find out, and gain insight into differences between birkat hamazon, kiddush and megilla.

Read the full article here: https://www.deracheha.org/discharging-obligations-in-practice/