Culture13:00 · Jun 25
Rabbi Yaakov Sinai examines whether women may eat before Saturday morning kiddush
The story · English
In a daily halakhic segment on Kol Sinai, Rabbi Yaakov Sinai addresses a practical Sabbath question: whether a woman may eat before kiddush on Saturday morning.
The discussion focuses on the laws of kiddush on Shabbat morning, especially whether a woman is permitted to eat before reciting kiddush. The program also raises an additional distinction, asking whether the answer changes depending on whether she prayed Shacharit or Mincha.
The item is presented as part of the “Seder Halacha” series, which offers in-depth study of current and recurring Jewish legal issues. Viewers are directed to watch the halakhic feature, and the article is dated June 24, 2026.