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FAQs about The Maimonides Minute:How many episodes does The Maimonides Minute have?The podcast currently has 1,454 episodes available.
August 12, 2018Hilchot Tefilah 15:8-9 (The role of non-Kohanim during Birkat Kohanim)What happens in a synagogue composed entirely of kohanim? What does this rule teach us about the respective roles of the kohanim and the non-kohanim?...more4minPlay
August 09, 2018Hilchot Tefilah 15:5-7 (Is a wicked kohen's blessing effective?)Why must a kohen wash his hands before Birkat Kohanim? Apart from the six things that prevent him from doing Birkat Kohahim, are there other disqualifying factors? What about honesty in business? And if these don't matter, how can the blessing of a wicked kohen possibly be effective?...more4minPlay
August 09, 2018Hilchot Tefilah 15:5-7 (Is a wicked kohen's blessing effective?)Why must a kohen wash his hands before Birkat Kohanim? Apart from the six things that prevent him from doing Birkat Kohahim, are there other disqualifying factors? What about honesty in business? And if these don't matter, how can the blessing of a wicked kohen possibly be effective?...more4minPlay
August 08, 2018Hilchot Tefilah 15:3-4 (Kiddush Before Birkat Kohanim)What sins in a kohen's personal history prevent him from ever doing Birkat Kohanim again? What is the minimum age for Birkat Kohanim? Is a kohen allowed to drink wine before Birkat Kohanim?...more6minPlay
August 08, 2018Hilchot Tefilah 15:3-4 (Kiddush Before Birkat Kohanim)What sins in a kohen's personal history prevent him from ever doing Birkat Kohanim again? What is the minimum age for Birkat Kohanim? Is a kohen allowed to drink wine before Birkat Kohanim?...more6minPlay
August 07, 2018Hilchot Tefilah 15:1-2 (Physical problems that prevent a kohen from doing Birkat Kohanim)What are the six things that prevent a kohen from saying Birkat Kohanim? Can a kohen with a speech defect do Birkat Kohanim? What are considered physical imperfections, and does that issue apply nowadays?...more5minPlay
August 07, 2018Hilchot Tefilah 15:1-2 (Physical problems that prevent a kohen from doing Birkat Kohanim)What are the six things that prevent a kohen from saying Birkat Kohanim? Can a kohen with a speech defect do Birkat Kohanim? What are considered physical imperfections, and does that issue apply nowadays?...more5minPlay
August 06, 2018Hilchot Tefilah 14:13-14 (Turning around in a clockwise direction - not just for kohanim)The kohanim must turn around in a clockwise direction during Birkat Kohanim, but how does this law apply to all people in a synagogue? How many times did the kohanim say Birkat Kohanim every day in the Temple? Can the person calling out the words to the kohanim be a kohen himself?...more4minPlay
August 06, 2018Hilchot Tefilah 14:13-14 (Turning around in a clockwise direction - not just for kohanim)The kohanim must turn around in a clockwise direction during Birkat Kohanim, but how does this law apply to all people in a synagogue? How many times did the kohanim say Birkat Kohanim every day in the Temple? Can the person calling out the words to the kohanim be a kohen himself?...more4minPlay
August 05, 2018Hilchot Tefilah 14:11-12 (Traditions from Moshe Regarding Birkat Kohanim)What are the six traditions that we have from Moshe Rabbeinu regarding Birkat Kohanim that we learn from the words, "Ko tevarchu"? Are the kohanim allowed to add an additional blessing after saying the required three verses?...more4minPlay
FAQs about The Maimonides Minute:How many episodes does The Maimonides Minute have?The podcast currently has 1,454 episodes available.