If I smell non-kosher food do I need to spit out the taste? #Torah #shorts
If I smell non kosher food do I need to spit out the taste? The Laws of Torah Study: Hilchot Talmud Torah https://youtube.com/shorts/o5mFdXP3o-Y —————— BeEzrat HaShem Learn with Lerner LevLeib@BeEzratHaShem.org Join our FREE online classes every Monday to Thursday night: +1 201-725-3444 | JEW, BE, HOLY | —————— Textbook for the Shiur: Hilchot De’ot & Hilchot Talmud Torah (Laws of Personal Development & Laws of Torah Study) https://www.amazon.com/Mishneh-Hilchot-Personality-Development-Talmud/dp/B000GW5NHC Full Lecture: The Laws of Torah Study: Hilchot Talmud Torah 3: https://youtu.be/EzXCst50Cyk Walking through a public park or heading to the office can often lead to unexpected sensory experiences that challenge our spiritual boundaries. In this lesson, Rabbi Lev Leib Lerner addresses a common dilemma faced by those living in a secular environment: what should a person do when the aroma of nonkosher food, such as grilled meat or chicken, suddenly fills the air? Many of us have experienced that moment where an accidental scent triggers a physical reaction or even a craving for something that is forbidden by the laws of kashrut. Rabbi Lerner delves into the halachic implications of these everyday encounters. He explores whether smelling the aroma of unkosher food carries any spiritual weight and how a person should react if the scent feels almost tangible. Is the smell considered the essence of the food itself? If the fragrance is so strong that you feel as though you can taste it, are there specific actions you must take to maintain your purity and distance from the prohibited substance? Using personal anecdotes from his own life, including memories of a particularly fragrant Italian bakery near a bus stop, Rabbi Lerner provides practical guidance on navigating these situations with mindfulness. He clarifies the distinction between a simple smell and the physical sensation of flavor, offering a clear path for those striving to uphold Torah standards in a world full of distractions. Discover the proper response to these sensory tests and learn how to handle the natural desires of the heart when they conflict with halacha.
