Halachah Writings by Rabbi Spolter

Pre-Purim Primer: A Quick Guide to the Mitzvos of Purim

The Halachic Challenges of Making Cholent

Pesach on Erev Shabbos - From 2005

This guide has times and dates from 2005. I will shortly update the relevant time and date information for this coming year 5768, as Pesach falls out on Motzei Shabbos again this year.

A Fishy Email Conversation: How to Buy Kosher Fish

Buying Kosher Ice Cream - Not as Simple as it Seems

Taking a New Look at Shalach Manos

Drashot and Other Articles by Rabbi Spolter

I have delivered numerous drashot over the past ten years both in West Hartford, CT (at Congregation Agudas Achim) and at the Young Israel of Oak Park in Michigan. Below are some of my favorites.

The Proper Path - A Response to Conservative Judaism's Recent Decisions, from Parshas Vayishlach 5767

Extremely Moderate: The Importance of Moderation in Thought and Deed

Finding Spirituality in the White House from Parshas Emor 5765

A Lashon Hora Epidemic from Parshas Tazria 5765

Living For Something Greater Than Ourselves In memory of the Chatuel Family, from Parshas Emor 5764