When Zaidy Asks for a Promise - What Does Halacha Say?
From Lemaan Yishmeu - Rabbi Braun by Lemaan Yilmedu
February 19, 2026 · 32 min · Episode 4
About this episode
Rabbi Braun discusses various halachic questions related to Krias Shema, a grandfather's request, handling multiple Sifrei Torah, and the role of a shliach tzibur with past aveiros.
In this week’s episode, the topics discussed by Rabbi Braun include: Krias Shema on Mivtzoim: When saying Krias Shema with people who do not understand Hebrew, is there a requirement that they understand the meaning or basic content of Shema? During mivtza tefillin , what is the halachic value of having a person say Shema after the zman ? What types of mistakes in the reading of Shema necessitate repeating from the beginning of the passuk ? And is there room for leniency for a person with OCD? A Grandfather’s Request: Grandchildren whose grandfather requested they never return to Poland: are they halachically obligated to keep this request as part of kibbud av and avi avihem ? Is there any way for them to visit without being considered as violating his will, and still be framed as respecting his intent? Dealing With Multiple Sifrei Torah: When two Sifrei Torah are taken out, until what stage of gelilah of the first Sefer is it prohibited to begin undressing the second Sefer? How does the prohibition of opening the second Sefer Torah until after gelilah of the first Sefer relate to the rule of not beginning the haftorah until the completion of gelilah ? Shliach Tzibur With…
People in this episode
Host: Rabbi Braun
Topics covered
- Halacha
- Krias Shema
- Mivtzoim
- Kibbud Av
- Sifrei Torah
- Shliach Tzibur
- Teshuvah
Keywords
- Krias Shema
- Mivtzoim
- Halacha
- Kibbud Av
- Sifrei Torah
- Shliach Tzibur
- Teshuvah
- OCD
- Aveiros
- Gelilah
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