Kitzur Yomi with Yossi

A short, practical, and relatable daily journey through the Kitzur Shulchan Aruch — one seif at a time. Clear, grounded, and approachable Torah learning for all ages and every level of Jewish background, presented with a warm Chassidic flavor, bringing halacha into everyday life with consistency, clarity, joy, and connection.

Kitzur Yomi with Yossi is a religion podcast hosted by Yossi Weinberger, with 74 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Yossi Weinberger hosts Kitzur Yomi with Yossi, a religion show with 74 episodes published.

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  Episode #8

  Kitzur Yomi #79 | Siman 9, Seif 8 | How to Properly Put On a Tallis

  Sep 1, 20267 minS9

  What is the proper way to put on a tallis, and what should you be thinking about when performing the mitzvah? In this episode of Kitzur Yomi , the Kitzur Shulchan Aruch teaches the principle of oveir la'asiyasan —a berachah on a mitzvah is recited before performing the mitzvah , and the mitzvah should then be performed immediately, without interruption. Before putting on the tallis, you should hold it with both hands and consciously remember the purpose of tzitzis: Hashem commanded us to enwrap ourselves in tzitzis so that seeing them will remind us to fulfill all of His mitzvos. While standing, one recites the berachah “lehisa'teif ba'tzitzis” and immediately wraps himself in the tallis. The Kitzur describes covering the head, bringing the corners around the neck, and remaining wrapped this way for the amount of time it takes to walk four amos , while saying Mah Yakar . The Kitzur also reminds us to treat the tzitzis with respect. They should not be allowed to drag along the floor; when necessary, they should be lifted or tucked into the belt. A berachah on a mitzvah should generally be made before performing the mitzvah — oveir la'asiyasan . There should be no unnecessary interruption between the berachah and putting on the tallis. Before the berachah, consciously remember the purpose of tzitzis : to remind us of all Hashem's mitzvos. The berachah is recited while standing , followed immediately by wrapping oneself in the tallis. The Kitzur describes remaining wrapped for the time it takes to walk four amos while reciting Mah Yakar . Tzitzis should be treated respectfully and not allowed to drag on the floor . This se'if brings together three important elements of performing a mitzvah: timing, intention, and respect . We make the berachah immediately before the act, pause mentally to understand what we are doing, and then perform the mitzvah with dignity. Putting on a tallis can easily become automatic because we do it so regularly. The Kitzur reminds us that even a daily routine can become a meaningful encounter with Hashem when we take a moment to remember why we are doing it . Key TakeawaysPractical Lesson

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  Episode #7

  Kitzur Yomi #78 | Siman 9, Seif 7 | Check Your Tzitzis Before Putting On Your Tallis

  Aug 31, 20262 minS9

  What should you check before putting on your tallis—and what happens if checking it will cause you to miss davening with the congregation? In this episode of Kitzur Yomi , the Kitzur Shulchan Aruch teaches that before putting on a tallis, you should check the tzitzis to make sure they are still valid . Particular attention should be given to the strings where they pass through the holes and to the shamashim used for the windings. The tzitzis strings should also be separated from one another so they are not tangled together. However, there is an important exception. If you arrived late to the synagogue and taking the time to inspect and separate the tzitzis would cause you to miss davening together with the congregation , you are not required to check or separate them at that time. For a tallis that will be worn on Shabbos , it is preferable to inspect the tzitzis beforehand on Friday. Tzitzis should normally be checked before putting on the tallis . Pay particular attention to the strings passing through the holes and the shamashim . The individual strings should be separated and not tangled together . If checking and separating them would cause you to miss tefillah b'tzibbur , you do not have to do so at that time. A tallis intended for Shabbos should preferably be checked on Friday . This se'if combines careful preparation with knowing our priorities . We shouldn't put on a tallis mechanically; taking a moment to inspect and straighten the tzitzis shows care for the mitzvah. But when that extra preparation conflicts with the opportunity to daven together with the congregation, Halachah tells us what takes precedence. Sometimes serving Hashem properly means being meticulous—and sometimes it means knowing when not to let the details cause us to miss the greater opportunity in front of us. Key TakeawaysPractical Lesson

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  Episode #6

  Kitzur Yomi #77 | Siman 9, Seif 6 | Tzitzis Must Be Valid When They Are Tied

  Aug 30, 20268 minS9

  Can tzitzis be attached in an invalid state and then made kosher afterward? In this episode of Kitzur Yomi , the Kitzur Shulchan Aruch expands on the fundamental principle of Ta'aseh v'lo min ha'asui —the Torah says to make tzitzis, meaning that the tzitzis must be valid through the act of making and attaching them. They cannot first be attached improperly and then become valid through some later action. For example, one may not take a single long string, fold it to create the required strands, attach and tie it to the garment, and only afterward cut the loops into separate strings. Since the strings were not valid tzitzis when they were attached, cutting them afterward does not correct the problem. Similarly, tzitzis that were properly attached to one garment cannot simply be transferred while still tied onto another garment. And if a garment tears from the tzitzis hole through its edge, causing the tzitzah to fall out, it cannot simply be placed back into position and have the garment sewn around it. The same principle applies when tzitzis are tied onto a garment that is not yet obligated in tzitzis . If the garment is subsequently altered so that it becomes obligated, the existing tzitzis do not automatically become valid. They must be untied and then properly retied. Ta'aseh v'lo min ha'asui means tzitzis must become valid through the act of making them. Tzitzis cannot be attached while invalid and then become kosher through a later action. A long folded string cannot first be tied and then cut afterward to create the individual strings. Tzitzis cannot simply be transferred while still tied from one garment to another. If a torn corner causes the tzitzah to fall out, replacing it and then sewing the garment around it does not make it valid. Tzitzis tied while a garment is exempt do not automatically become valid when the garment is later altered and becomes obligated. In such cases, the tzitzis must be untied and properly tied again . The principle of Ta'aseh v'lo min ha'asui teaches that a mitzvah is not only about arriving at the correct final result. How that result came into existence matters. Tzitzis must be created in a valid way from the outset; we cannot begin with something invalid and rely on a later change to fix it. It is another example of the Torah teaching us to approach mitzvos with intention, order, and care from the very beginning. Key TakeawaysPractical Lesson

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  Episode #4

  Kitzur Yomi #75 | Siman 9, Seif 4 | What If the Tzitzis Hole Tears?

  Aug 27, 20263 minS9

  What happens if the hole holding your tzitzis tears and the strings are now closer to the edge than Halachah normally permits? In this episode of Kitzur Yomi , the Kitzur Shulchan Aruch teaches that if the tzitzis were properly positioned when they were originally tied , they remain valid even if the hole or edge of the garment later tears and causes them to fall within the minimum required distance. The Torah's requirement that the tzitzis be properly positioned "on the corners of their clothes" applies at the time the tzitzis are attached. A later tear does not retroactively invalidate tzitzis that were attached correctly. Nevertheless, the Kitzur recommends reinforcing both the hole and the edge of the garment with a hem to prevent tearing and preserve the proper distance. The proper distance is especially important when the tzitzis are originally attached . If the hole was correctly positioned when the tzitzis were tied, a later tear does not invalidate them. This remains true even if the tear brings the tzitzis closer to the edge than the normal minimum measurement. The Torah's placement requirement applies at the time of attaching the tzitzis . It is preferable to reinforce the hole and garment edge to prevent tearing. This se'if continues an important principle from the previous halachah: the condition of the garment at the time the mitzvah is performed matters. If the tzitzis were attached properly, later wear and tearing do not automatically undo what was done correctly. At the same time, the Kitzur encourages prevention. We shouldn't merely rely on something remaining technically kosher—we should care for our mitzvah objects so they remain in the best possible condition. Key TakeawaysPractical Lesson

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  Kitzur Yomi #74 | Siman 9, Seif 3 | Where Exactly Should Tzitzis Be Placed?

  Aug 25, 20266 minS9

  Where exactly must the tzitzis be attached to a four-cornered garment? In this episode of Kitzur Yomi , the Kitzur Shulchan Aruch explores two important principles derived from the Torah's command: "Make for yourself bound tassels on the four corners of your garment." The first is "Ta'aseh v'lo min ha'asui" —the tzitzis must be properly made , rather than becoming valid afterward through some other action. If tzitzis were originally attached incorrectly, simply altering the garment afterward to bring them into the correct position does not necessarily make them valid. The second principle defines exactly where the "corner" of the garment is. The hole for the tzitzis must be within the prescribed halachic area—not too far from the edge and not too close to it. The Kitzur discusses how these measurements are determined, what happens if the garment contracts when the tzitzis are tightened, and why loose fringe along the garment's edge should be removed before attaching the tzitzis. The se'if concludes by mentioning the custom of making two adjacent holes in a tallis katan so that the tzitzis hang toward the outside of the garment. The Torah requires tzitzis to be actively and properly attached — Ta'aseh v'lo min ha'asui . The tzitzis must be positioned within the halachically defined corner of the garment. The hole should be no more than three thumb-breadths from the garment's edge. It also may not be too close to the edge—the Kitzur gives the minimum as the distance from the middle thumb knuckle to the end of the thumbnail. Tzitzis attached outside the proper area cannot simply be made valid afterward by cutting or modifying the garment. If tightening the knot causes a properly positioned hole to move closer to the edge, the tzitzis remain valid. Unwoven fringes along the garment's edge should be cut off before attaching the tzitzis because of uncertainty regarding the proper measurement. Some have the custom of making two holes in each corner of a tallis katan. Tzitzis aren't valid merely because four sets of strings eventually end up near four corners. The mitzvah must be constructed correctly from the beginning . The principle of Ta'aseh v'lo min ha'asui teaches a broader lesson as well: in mitzvos, the process matters. The way something is done can be just as important as the final result. Key TakeawaysPractical Lesson

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