Rabbi Nosson Hirth
A native of Passaic, R’ Nosson Hirth is a talmid of Rav Meir Stern and Rav Moshe Shimon Shapiro in Lakewood. He currently serves as the Director of Development for Keren Ezer Lnefesh, an organization that funds therapy for teenagers and young adults in need. For questions or comments about the shiur, feel free to reach out at brachosshiur@gmail.com. The halach shiur is dedicated as a zechus for יהודה בן שלום חיים ע״ה, Yehuda Augenbaum. He was a truly exceptional boy.
Shiurim
- Why Shabbos Mincha Is So Powerful in Elul
Rabbi Nosson Hirth
Understanding the power of mincha on Shabbos year round and especially during Elul.
- Thank Hashem Before You Ask for More
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An עצה how to have a good דין on ראש השנה is by thanking Hashem for everything we received in the past.
- When Mayonnaise Meets Food: Is It לישה?
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Is placing mayonnaise on small particles of food an issue of לש?
- Mixing With a Knife: A Shinuy?
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Is it permitted to mix a loose mixture with a knife without crisscross strokes?
- Shabbos Mevorchim: Two Years in One Tefillah
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Shabbos Mevorchim Elul is a tefilah for the past and the future.
- Don’t Wait — Just Live
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Enjoy every moment even when you wish you were out of the nisayon.
- When a Recipe Has No Rules
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Can one employ a שינוי by a loose mixture if it's unknown the order of the placement of the ingredients?
- Losh: When a Shinui Works—and When It Doesn't
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When is it מותר to employ a שינוי to allow לש?
- When Does Mixing With Your Hand Count as a Shinuy?
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When mixing a loose mixture what can you do when mixing with your hand?
- Before the Battle Begins, Blow the Shofar
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The meaning behind blowing the shofar in Elul and utilizing this special month to it's fullest.
- Not Every Mixture Is לש
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How do we define what is classified as a mixture in the context of Losh?
- Stop Looking for Something to See
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How to ward off the nisayon of Shmiras Einayim
- Don’t Stir—Go Crisscross!
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How to knead properly on Shabbos.
- Pouring Water on Flour: Already a Melachah?
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At what point do you transgress the Melacha of Losh-Kneading?
- Are You Hitting the Train Too Hard?
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Do not over do hishtadlus as it is futile.
- Don’t Let לְדָוִד ה׳ אוֹרִי Become Routine
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Say לדוד ה' אורי with כוונה and merit a good דין on ראש השנה.
- The Experience of Krias HaTorah
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Appreciating Krias Hatorah and reenacting Matan Torah.
- Don't Quit—You're Closer Than You Think
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Don't get discouraged from failure-you're on the path to success!
- Shabbos Sleep: Rest or Spiritual Ascent?
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How sleep on Shabbos is an uplifting experience.
- Can You Take A Haircut on Rosh Chodesh That is On A Friday
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Can you take a haircut on the second day of Rosh Chodesh that falls out on Friday even according to Rav Yehuda Hachosid?
- You Don’t Lose by Doing What Hashem Wants
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You will not lose out on opportunities by keeping the Torah.
- Starting a New Chapter? Start With Torah
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When embarking on a new stage of life don't get lost in the distractions, start learning torah!