Rabbi Isaac Rice

08/20/26 - SHIUR 573 (21,192 Downloads) Hosted By: Rabbi Ari Wasserman

Correct Him – or Let It Go? When Should Mistakes in Shul Be Corrected?

When should a ba’al tefillah or ba’al keriyah be corrected – and when is it better to let the mistake go?
If someone’s talking, pacing, or other behavior is distracting the congregation, when is it appropriate for a gabbai or rav to intervene?
What about a chazzan who is davening too slowly? When should he be asked to speed up – and when should the tzibbur simply be more patient?
Which shul halachos should be enforced, and which are we too strict about?

12/18/25 - SHIUR 540 (22,210 Downloads) Hosted By: Rabbi Ari Wasserman

“Leil Shishi” & Friday “To’ameha” – Do they enhance Shabbos or detract from it?

What draws men to these gatherings?
How do they impact the home — especially when alcohol is involved?
What is the halachic basis for tasting food before Shabbos?
What are the halachic concerns with entering Shabbos intoxicated or eating too close to Shabbos?
What should an ideal Erev Shabbos look like?

09/11/25 - SHIUR 528 (20,460 Downloads)

“The Voice of Awe” – Halachic Debates on Chazanus and the Yamim Noraim

When does chazanus cross into tircha d’tzibburah?
Can a chazan use popular tunes, repeat words, or sing with a choir?
Should a professional chazan be hired for the Yamim Noraim, or is simplicity preferred?
Is chazanus an ideal form of avodas Hashem — or is it frowned upon?
What are the qualifications required of a Yamim Noraim chazan?

04/11/24 - SHIUR 464 (20,188 Downloads) Hosted By: Rabbi Ari Wasserman

Pesach – Great Divrei Torah for your Seder and beyond. Plus, lessons for today from Lavan’s attempt to destroy K’lal Yisroel

What’s your favorite Pesach Devar Torah?
Is there something unique you do at your seder?
What do you do to prepare for Pesach?
Is there something memorable that has happened to you at a seder?

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