# Ep. 89 - Laws of Proper Conduct for a Meal - 2 (Siman 42)

From **Everyday Judaism: Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe** by R Aryeh Wolbe.

- **Published:** Sun, 15 Feb 2026 01:00:00 -0600
- **Duration:** 21:47
- **Audio:** https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.transistor.fm/b0c198df/fb7e6fd7.mp3
- **Page:** https://share.transistor.fm/s/b0c198df
- **TorahApp:** https://torahapp.org/share/p/3P_torch_r_aryeh_wolbe_everyday_judaism/e/6dbccb88-2285-422e-a11f-1018a855f412

<p>In this Everyday Judaism episode, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe concludes <strong>Kitzur Shulchan Aruch Siman 42</strong>: the laws of proper conduct during a meal (etiquette, dignity, sensitivity, and practical halachot after hamotzi/netilat yadayim).</p><p>Key halachot:</p><ul><li><strong>Leaving the table</strong> — Don’t leave during/after meal before Birkas Hamazon (even briefly); if you do, new hamotzi needed unless &lt;72 minutes or someone remains seated (meal continues).</li><li><strong>Intention to continue elsewhere</strong> — If planned at hamotzi, meal continues without new blessing (eat kezayis bread there); but avoid this—recite Birkas Hamazon promptly.</li><li><strong>Napping/interruptions</strong> — Brief nap or restroom doesn’t break meal (wash hands again); no new blessing needed if returning soon.</li><li><strong>Women &amp; wine</strong> — A woman whose husband is absent shouldn’t drink wine/alcohol in public (intoxication risk); if she’s accustomed to drinking with him, she may drink her normal amount.</li><li><strong>Guests &amp; host food</strong> — Don’t take host’s food and give it to their children (may leave host embarrassed/short); ok if abundant. Don’t demand food—wait for invitation.</li><li><strong>Host’s table</strong> — Follow host’s customs; don’t rush or dictate meal pace.</li></ul><p>The rabbi shares inspiring stories (e.g., son resisting babka before Kiddush; feeding a homeless man for years; guest customs differing between Ashkenazi/Sephardi homes) and stresses spiritual depth: meals are for bonding, dignity, self-control, and gratitude—not gluttony or waste. Eat with nechbadus (respect), sensitivity, and awareness of others.</p><p><br>The episode concludes with a transition to the Ask Away #31.</p><p>_____________<br>The Everyday Judaism Podcast is dedicated to learning, understanding and appreciating the greatness of Jewish heritage and the Torah through the simplified, concise study of Halacha, Jewish Law, thereby enhancing our understanding of how Hashem wants us to live our daily lives in a Jewish way.<br>_____________<br>This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by <strong>Marshall &amp; Doreen Lerner</strong></p><ul><li>Download &amp; Print the Everyday Judaism Halacha Notes:<br><a href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1RL-PideM42B_LFn6pbrk8MMU5-zqlLG5">https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1RL-PideM42B_LFn6pbrk8MMU5-zqlLG5</a></li></ul><p>This episode of the Everyday Judaism Podcast by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe of TORCH is dedicated to my dearest friends, <strong>Marshall &amp; Doreen Lerner!</strong> May Hashem bless you and always lovingly accept your prayer for good health, success and true happiness!!!</p><p><br>Recorded in the TORCH Centre - Levin Family Studio (B) to a live audience on February 1, 2026, in Houston, Texas.<br>Released as Podcast on February 15, 2026<br>_____________<br><a href="https://www.torchweb.org/support.php"><strong>DONATE to TORCH:</strong></a> Please consider supporting the podcasts by making a donation to help fund our Jewish outreach and educational efforts at <a href="https://www.torchweb.org/support.php">https://www.torchweb.org/support.php</a>. Thank you!<br>_____________<br><strong>SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN</strong> to other podcasts by <a href="https://linktr.ee/ariwol">Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe</a>: </p><ul><li>NEW!! <strong>Prayer </strong>Podcast: <a href="https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodes">https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodes</a></li><li><strong>Jewish Inspiration</strong> Podcast: <a href="https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodes">https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodes</a></li><li><strong>Parsha Review</strong> Podcast: <a href="https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodes">https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodes</a></li><li><strong>Living Jewishly</strong> Podcast: <a href="https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodes">https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodes</a></li><li><strong>Thinking Talmudist</strong> Podcast: <a href="https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodes">https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodes</a></li><li><strong>Unboxing Judaism</strong> Podcast: <a href="https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodes">https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodes</a></li><li><strong>Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection</strong>: <a href="https://collection.transistor.fm/episodes">https://collection.transistor.fm/episodes</a></li></ul><p>For a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at <a href="https://www.torchpodcasts.com/"><strong>https://www.TORCHpodcasts.com</strong></a></p><p>_____________<br><strong>EMAIL </strong>your questions, comments, and feedback: <a href="mailto:awolbe@torchweb.org"><strong>awolbe@torchweb.org</strong></a><br>_____________</p><p>Please visit <a href="http://www.torchweb.org/"><strong>www.torchweb.org</strong></a> to see a full listing of our outreach and educational resources available in the Greater Houston area!<br>_____________<br>#Halacha, #Jewishlaw, #blessings, #Kitzur, #Halacha, #EverydayJudaism, #Hamotzi, #BreakingBread, #NetilatYadayim, #Challah, #SaltOnTable</p>
<strong>
  <a href="https://www.torchweb.org/support.php" rel="payment" title="★ Support this podcast ★">★ Support this podcast ★</a>
</strong>