Answers to the halacha questions people actually ask
Rabbi Avrohom Mendelson is drawn to the practical corners of halacha, the situations that come up in a real home. "Shofar (and Megilla) Through Hearing Aids or Telephone" and the classic debate over kaparos, "To Shlug or Not to Shlug, Chicken vs. Money," are exactly the kind of concrete questions his shiurim take on.
He treats these cases with care rather than a quick ruling, laying out the considerations so a listener understands the issue and not only the answer. For families trying to do the mitzvah right, whether hearing the shofar or preparing for Yom Kippur, this practical, situation-based halacha is genuinely useful.
Tefillah and feeling close to Hashem
A warmer, more emotional side runs through his teaching as well. "Tefillah from the Heart" and "Truly Feeling That Hashem Is My Father" aim straight at the inner experience of prayer and closeness to G-d, not just its rules.
He works to make an abstract idea, a personal relationship with Hashem, feel real and reachable. Rather than leaving prayer as words on a page, he helps listeners connect the act of davening to genuine feeling, so that tefillah becomes a place of connection rather than a routine to get through.
Parsha vorts and Torah from the greats
Rabbi Mendelson also shares short, sweet insights on the weekly parsha, such as "Parashat Ha'azinu: A Sweet Vort," giving listeners a compact idea to bring to the Shabbos table. These vorts are built to be shared, not just heard.
He often channels the Torah of earlier gedolim, as in "Reb Moshe Explains Our House Is Just a Sukkah," passing along a great insight and making it accessible. That habit of transmitting the wisdom of previous generations gives his catalog both depth and a sense of continuity.
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At a glance
Key takeaways
- Specializes in practical, real-world halacha, from shofar through hearing aids to kaparos with chicken or money.
- Teaches heartfelt tefillah and a personal closeness to Hashem, as in "Truly Feeling That Hashem Is My Father."
- Shares short parsha vorts made to bring to the Shabbos table.
- Passes along the Torah of earlier gedolim, including insights from Reb Moshe.
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