• September 8, 2026
  • 26 5786, Elul
  • פרשת ויחי

Shatnez

Hello Everyone,

I am writing to welcome you to our two sessions on the Halakhot of Shatnez the Torah’s prohibition of mixing wool and linen in garments ( and in cushions, pillows and mattresses as well in certain circumstances).

Shatnez is one of the Torah’s “חוקים”- mitzvot whose rationale we cannot fully comprehend. In these two sessions I will not discuss the ideas that our sages have suggested as lessons that we may learn from this prohibition. What I do plan to discuss with you are the some of the details of הלכות שעטנז and how they apply in our time.

As always I ask that if you have ideas or suggestions both for these classes and future classes please write to me at fish9999@gmail.com

Thank you

Stuart Fischman