Conversation Style on a Shidduch Date

Conversation Style on a Shidduch Date

From Lemaan Yishmeu - Rabbi Braun by Lemaan Yilmedu

March 13, 2026 · 32 min · Episode 6

About this episode

Rabbi Braun discusses various halachic topics including Tefillin, Tzaar Baalei Chaim, daily learning practices, and appropriate greetings between men and women on shidduch dates.

In this week’s episode, the topics discussed by Rabbi Braun include: Tefillin – Kavana and Mivtza Tefillin: Is the detailed kavana printed in the siddur before putting on tefillin truly essential to fulfilling the mitzvah?​ If proper kavana is required, how can we justify doing mivtza tefillin with people who are not instructed to have that kavana in mind?​ Tzaar Baalei Chaim – Fish and Other Creatures: When catching fish that continue to gasp for some minutes, is there a halachic obligation to kill the fish immediately to avoid tzaar baalei chaim ?​ Is there any difference, in this regard, between fish and other animals or insects killed in the home (e.g., roaches, mice)?​ Daily Learning – Chitas, Rambam, and Fixed Shiurim: Can a person fulfill the daily Chitas shiur by learning it the night before, or must it be done only on the “day” itself?​ And is Rambam any different in this regard?​ For other fixed daily shiurim (Gemara, Chassidus, etc.), does learning it the previous night count, or is the “make-up” option only the following night after missing the day?​ Greeting Women – She’eilas Shalom Be’isha: In light of the prohibition of being sho’el bishlom isha , may a man say…

People in this episode

Host: Rabbi Braun

Topics covered

  • Tefillin
  • Kavana
  • Tzaar Baalei Chaim
  • Daily Learning
  • Greeting Women
  • Halacha

Keywords

  • Tefillin
  • Kavana
  • Mivtza Tefillin
  • Tzaar Baalei Chaim
  • Daily Learning
  • Halacha
  • Shidduch
  • Greeting Women

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