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Should one say Nachem or Rachem on Tisha B'Av? Rabbi David Bar-Hayim explains in the following video interview: In English: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOnDoK8TkqE In addition, attached is a version of Rachem compiled by...
Is it halachically permissible to go into Shabbath whilst unkempt? Machon Shilo's Rabbi David Bar-Hayim discusses this question in the following video interview: In English: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwVfoMgVLg8 :בע...
How does Judaism view the relationship between Tora study and the rest of life's activities? Machon Shilo's Rabbi David Bar-Hayim discusses this issue in the following video interview: In English: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pt09eK...
Israel has recently experienced a substantial increase in terror attacks by Arabs against Jews. Machon Shilo's Rabbi David Bar-Hayim discusses what caused this upsurge in the following video interview: In English: https://www.youtub...
The following is a link to a practical guide to the Three Weeks and the Nine Days which was written by Machon Shilo's Rabbi David Bar-Hayim: http://machonshilo.org/en/eng/list-articles/47-hagim-articles/746-a-brief-guide-to-the-three-weeks...
Which mitzvah to prefer? Hear Machon Shilo's Rabbi David Bar-Hayim explain in the following video interview: In English: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBR0I9WyTQU :בעברית https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-q8Up2x_Bj...
Rabbi David Bar-Hayim's beth din published a groundbreaking psak halakha in 2007 allowing all Jews to consume kitniyot (legumes) on Passover. This year the rabbi was asked how he could publish such a ruling when great scholars of previous g...
What type of halakhic approach towards the Temple Mount allows the Jewish nation to move forward? Listen to Machon Shilo's Rabbi David Bar-Hayim explain in the following video interview: English: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vv8frE3QHVA :...
The common practice is to say the Kaddish prayer in Aramaic. Has this always been the case and is it permissible to say Kaddish in Hebrew? In English: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1A0US-3d7s :בעברית https://www.y...
Machon Shilo, under the leadership of Rabbi David Bar-Hayim has revived the ancient nusach tefillah of Eretz Yisrael, Nusach Eretz Yisrael. In the following video, Rabbi David Bar-Hayim, while sitting shiva for Rabbanit Sharon Bar-Hayim,...
Donate to Machon Shilo and help Rabbi David Bar-Hayim in his holy task of spreading Torat Eretz Yisrael! The tragic and sudden death of Rabbanit Sharon Bar-Hayim ztz"l has left many in a state of incredulous shock. The Rabbanit sacrificed much to...
The prevailing practice is not to bring in Shavuoth early in the manner which many are accustomed to bring in Shabbath and other holidays early. In the following video interview Machon Shilo's Rabbi David Bar-Hayim discusses whether this pr...
The following is Torah from Machon Shilo for Shavuot: Is it necessary or a good idea to stay up all night on Layl Shavuoth ? Hear Machon Shilo's Rabbi David Bar-Hayim explain in the following video interview: In English: https://www.youtube.com...
When you are on the run in the morning, how early can you pray? Hear Machon Shilo's Rabbi David Bar-Hayim explain in the following video interview: In English: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXTB0oguMjg :בעברית https://www.you...
Why were ancient sectarians wrong in their understanding of "Mimahorath HaShabath" mentioned in the verse in the Tora which speaks of counting the 'Omer? Machon Shilo's Rabbi David Bar-Hayim explains in the following video interview: In Engli...
Donate to Machon Shilo and help Rabbi David Bar-Hayim in his holy task of spreading Torat Eretz Yisrael! The tragic and sudden death of Rabbanit Sharon Bar-Hayim ztz"l has left many in a state of incredulous shock. The Rabbanit sacrificed much to...
Is the State of Israel the devil's handiwork? Hear Machon Shilo's Rabbi David Bar-Hayim elaborate in the following video interview: In English: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15LnZLTPwzs בעברית: https://www.youtube.com/watch...
What are womens' daily prayer obligations? In the following video interview Machon Shilo's Rabbi David Bar-Hayim clears the haze on this important topic: In English: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLZtmMTQQrM בעברית: http...
What really is the Oral Tradition in Judaism? Machon Shilo's Rabbi David Bar-Hayim elaborates on this fundamental issue in the following video interview: In English: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7g9to2iNpy0 :בעברית https://ww...
Machon Shilo's Rabbi David Bar-Hayim was interviewed by Voice of Israel on the subject of kitniyot on Passover: http://www.voiceofisrael.com/go-ahead-ashkenazim-eat-kitniyot-on-passover/?auto=1
In the following video interview Rabbi David Bar-Hayim looks back in light of recent events at the deal to free Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit in exchange for over 1,000 Arab terrorists. ...
The correct time to recite the B'rakha on seeing the sun in the Northern Hemisphere at its highest point in the sky during the course of the year, with the sun's rays at their most direct and powerful...
Why is one of the greatest events in the history of the Jewish people is not properly commemorated by most Jews? Hazal state that Hizkiyahu King of Judah would have been the Mashiah if he had only...
HaRav Bar-Hayim spoke at a ceremony this past Yom HaZikaron. His brief address (in Hebrew) can be viewed by clicking on the link below.
In the following video interview Rabbi David Bar-Hayim expands on how he reached his conclusions regarding the death of the students of Rabbi Akiva: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaID9llq3QgteXIzcIZInzTDBPlWUbDG7...
How long before Pesah must one refrain from eating matzah? Download this Halakhic response from Rabbi David Bar-Hayim by clicking below.
What B'rakha on Massa? First Published 2012-04-18 Question When I lived in Israel I was taught that on matzot after pesach one said...
Enunciating Words During T’phila and Other B'rakhoth Yom 5, 27-11-65 —27 Sh'vatt 5773 — 07-02-2013 Question Shalom, Rav When...
Hebrew Pronunciation Yom 2, 24-11-65 —24 Sh'vatt 5773 — 04-02-2013 Question Does the Rav feel that supporters of...
UPDATED Which Targum to Read? Yom 1, 16-11-65 —16 Sh'vatt 5773 — 27-01-2013 Question What do you suggest people in Israel do for...
Did Jews in Israel always celebrate Rosh HaShanah for two days? Need we continue to do so? Hear Rabbi David Bar-Hayim explain this fascinating issue in the following interview: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ax9eb97DCoU&feature=c4-overview&list=UUqk83uZegoML7cEnXlXYZ4A...
What is the real reason the Haredi establishment opposes the drafting of Haredim into the army? Rabbi David Bar-Hayim penetrates to the core of the matter in the following interview: English: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1D0S2eyZ4A...
A shiur on the Gemara regarding baking ones own massa for Pesah. Download shiur HERE
In this shiur, Rav Bar-Hayim examines the types of grain that are permissible for baking massa and a discussion on qitniyoth, both based on the original sources. Download shiur HERE
Orginally published 6 July 2009. The four fasts and Tisha B'Av their Halakhic Status today. A series of shiurim on fasting . Should we or should we not keep all humroth of the week...
Does one wave lulav when one says the beracha "Al Netilath lulav" or only during Hallel? Machon Shilo's...
There are different approaches to the question of when to say the beracha "LeShev BaSukkah". In the following...
The Habad movement advocates not sleeping in the Sukkah, even where weather and other considerations...
It is a common custom to add at the end of davening the perek of Tehilim 'LeDawid HASHEM Ori w'Yishi'...
The Jewish Press is featuring Machon Shilo's Rabbi David Bar-Hayim's video interview on "Rosh HaShanah-One...
Rabbi David Bar-Hayim's pre-Rosh HaShanah interview in which he opposes the annual descent of...
Yet again the Israeli government has decided to release more than 100 Arab terrorists. Can...
Revolution in Egypt, Chaos in Syria. Hear Rabbi David Bar-Hayim's take on turmoil in the Arab world...
כנס מכון שילה: תורת ארץ ישראל וחג המצות The following are links...
The Machon Shilo shabbaton which took place recently in Beth Shemesh underscores trends and directions...
