All Episodes
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The Laws of Purim (Siman 142)
Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe from Torch in Houston, Texas, unpacks the vibrant and multifaceted festival of Purim! Known for his deep insights and engaging storytelling, Rabbi Wo...
Laws of Reading the Megillah (Siman 141)
In this timely episode leading into Purim 5786 (2026), Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe reviews the laws of reading the Megillah from Kitzur Shulchan Aruch Siman 141. He begins with ...
Ep. 91 - Laws of Blessing for Foods During a Meal (Siman 43)
In this halacha-focused episode, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe reviews the laws of brachot for items consumed during a bread-based meal (one that begins with netilat yadayim, hamo...
Ep. 90 - 🎤 Ask Away! #31: Moshiach, Fiddler on the Roof & Self-Esteem [The Q&A Series]
In this interactive Q&A episode, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe addresses listener questions on a range of Jewish topics, starting with a critique of the musical/film Fiddler on th...
🎤 Ask Away Junior Edition: Kids Ask, Rabbi Answers [The Q&A Series]
In this special Ask Away “Junior Edition” of the Everyday Judaism podcast, recoded during the Super Bowl Halftime, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe opens the floor to a group of youn...
Ep. 89 - Laws of Proper Conduct for a Meal - 2 (Siman 42)
In this Everyday Judaism episode, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe concludes Kitzur Shulchan Aruch Siman 42: the laws of proper conduct during a meal (etiquette, dignity, sensitivity...
Ep. 88 - 🎤 Ask Away! #30: Jewish Likability, Dignified Eating & Business Ethics [The Q&A Series]
The Everyday Judaism podcast's "Ask Away" series, episode 30, hosted by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe of TORCH in Houston, features live audience questions on practical Jewish lif...
Ep. 87 - Laws of Proper Conduct for a Meal - 1 (Siman 42)
In this Everyday Judaism episode, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe begins Kitzur Shulchan Aruch Siman 42: proper conduct during a meal (after hamotzi and netilat yadayim).Key halacho...
Ep. 86 - 🎤 Ask Away! #29: God, Gluten-Free & Grandchildren [The Q&A Series]
In Ask Away #29 of the Everyday Judaism podcast, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe answers a wide range of live and emailed questions on practical halacha, Jewish identity, and intent...
Ep. 85 - Laws of Breaking Bread (Siman 41)
In this Everyday Judaism episode, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe continues Kitzur Shulchan Aruch Siman 40 (laws of netilat yadayim before bread) and transitions to Siman 41 (breaki...
Ep. 84 - 🎤 Ask Away! #28: Making Aliyah, Internet Temptations and Hennas [The Q&A Series]
In this Ask Away #28 episode of Everyday Judaism, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe answers live and emailed questions on practical halacha and deeper Jewish life:Netilat yadayim tech...
Ep. 83 - Laws of Washing Hands for a Meal - 2 (Siman 40)
In this Everyday Judaism episode (continuing Kitzur Shulchan Aruch, Siman 40), Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe completes the laws of netilat yadayim (ritual hand-washing before brea...
Laws of Rosh Chodesh (Siman 97)
In this special Everyday Judaism episode timed for the start of Chanukah, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe explores the significance and halachot of Rosh Chodesh (the new month), whi...
Ep. 82 - 🎤 Ask Away! #27: Online Scams, Finding a Rabbi & Niddah Miracles [The Q&A Series]
In this Ask Away #27 episode of the Everyday Judaism podcast, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe fields live and emailed questions on practical halacha, with emphasis on thoughtful, in...
Ep. 81 - Laws of Washing Hands for a Meal - 1 (Siman 40)
In this Everyday Judaism episode on practical Jewish law (Kitzur Shulchan Aruch, Siman 40), Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe explains the rabbinic obligation of netilat yadayim (ritu...
Ep. 80 - 🎤 Ask Away! #26: Oaths, Kohen Status & Prayer Visualization [The Q&A Series]
In this engaging Ask Away episode, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe fields practical and profound questions from participants:Swearing on a non-Jewish Bible in court: In the U.S., on...
Ep. 79 - 🎤 Ask Away! #25: Google Reviews, Modern Rabbis & Jews Win Impossible Wars [The Q&A Series]
In this engaging Ask Away episode, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe tackles listener questions on everyday halacha and deeper Jewish concepts. Key topics include:Leaving negative Goo...
The Laws of Chanukah (Siman 139)
The Living Jewishly Podcast is dedicated to learning, understanding and appreciating the greatness of Jewish heritage and the Torah through the simplified, concise stu...
Ep. 78 - The Laws of Blessings - Prior to Meals (Siman 39)
The entire chapter 39 of the Kitzur is about one practical question: “I’m about to sit down for a full bread meal in 15 minutes, but I’m starving right now – can I gra...
Ep. 77 - 🎤 Ask Away! #24: Flowers, Flying on Shabbat & Reform Rabbis [The Q&A Series]
In this lively Ask Away session, Rabbi Wolbe clarified that the Talmudic category of “idolater” (akum) in kosher laws refers to any non-Jew who does not share our Tora...