A Kiddush Story

The hero of our story is a good Jew, a Ben Torah, but he’s a little flustered right now. Shabbos morning davening just ended, everyone’s heading out to the Kiddush, and there is a lot to think about. Halachic quandaries await at every turn. Kiddush B’makom Seudah; what to make Kiddush on; interruptions after hearing Kiddush; should one drink from the Kiddush wine; berachos on drinks after having wine; ikar and tafel; bracha achrona; do I need to bentch; should one say Kiddush again at home; and more! Can our hero navigate the kiddush unscathed, and still come away with a bite to eat (but not too much) and a bissel l’chaim (also not too much)?

Listen to A Kiddush Story and learn how to navigate, and avoid, many of the myriad halachic issues that may arise for every one of us, nearly every Shabbos.

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