Reciting the Shema Prayer
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In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Ari Jacobson learns the details of reciting the Shema prayer.
Category: Jewish law
In this series of classes on Jewish law, listeners can choose from a comprehensive selection of classes spanning a wide range of topics in halacha. Courses include Jewish Law and Ethics which discusses business ethics and Jewish monetary law including employer-employee relations, borrowed and rented property, business partnerships and client relationships, copyright issues, and overcharging..Classes on the laws of human interaction include Chofetz Chayim: Laws of Proper Speech and Ahavat Chesed which encourage self-awareness and self-improvement in the areas of mitzvot bein adam l’chavero (human relations). Students can also explore numerous classes on the laws of Shabbat ranging from beginners to advanced levels. Topics include the laws of honoring Shabbat and the laws of prohibited activity on Shabbat, cooking and reheating food on Shabbat, benefiting from a prohibited activity on Shabbat, and the melachot of dosh (grinding), memachek (erasing), shechita (wringing), libun (washing), and kotev (writing).
The Mitzvah of Talmud Torah
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In honor of the upcoming holiday of Shavuot, in this shiur (Torah class) Rabbi Michael Taubes explores the commandment of learning Torah. Rabbi Taubes explains the source of the mitzvah and discusses the practical applications.
Adding to Shabbat
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Michael Taubes discusses the concept of adding time to the beginning and end of Shabbat. He also discusses this idea in terms of Yom Tov and explains the differences.
The Chillul Hashem of Lashon Hara
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In this Torah shiur (class) on Sefer Chofetz Chaim and Shmirat Halashon, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg teaches more of the Torah prohibitions listed in the introduction to Sefer Chofetz Chaim. One who speaks lashon hara is guilty of creating a chillul Hashem (desecration of G-d’s Name). The sin of lashon hara is is intricately connected with the sins of taking revenge and bearing a grudge, as well as the sin of hating a fellow Jew.
Causing Sin
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on Sefer Chofetz Chaim and the laws of proper speech, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg teaches three of the many transgressions one commits when speaking lashon hara. Specifically, he focuses on the danger of causing others to sin, known as ‘lifnei iver’, and the pleasure derived from speaking lashon hara.
Writing on Shabbat
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Michael Taubes explains the halachik nature of writing on Shabbat.
The Halachot of Shema
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In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Ari Jacobson learns the halachot regarding reciting and interrupting the Shema prayer.
Thirty Days before Pesach
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In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Michael Taubes discusses the practice of beginning to learn the halachot of Pesach thirty days before the holiday. Rabbi Taubes discusses whether it is an halachik obligation or a recommended measure, and goes through the various sources involving this concept.
Responding During Davening
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Ari Jacobson learns the halachot of when one is allowed to respond to the chazzan, while davening.
Lashon Hara: ‘Mother’ of Aveirot
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on Sefer Chofetz Chaim on Shmirat Halashon (the laws of proper speech), Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg introduces the Chofetz Chaim’s list of aveirot (transgressions) which are incurred when one is involved in lashon hara.
The Role of a Chazzan
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In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Ari Jacobson teaches the halachot pertaining to the role of a chazzan, one who leads a congregation in prayer. taken from the Kitzur Shulchan Aruch, these halachot explain the purpose of having a chazzan.
Ignorance Causes Improper Speech
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on Sefer Chofetz Chaim, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg continues teaching the introduction to the Sefer. In this class, Rabbi Ginsburg describes the potential to sin thousands of times in these areas, because of ignorance of the laws regarding proper speech.
Davening with a Minyan
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In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Ari Jacobson continues learning the topic of a minyan, from the Sefer Kitzur Shulchan Aruch. The class discusses the halachot of who exactly can be counted for a minyan, and which prayers need a minyan to be recited.
The Halachic Obligation of Krias HaTorah
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Michael Taubes presents the halachik obligation of listening to the Torah reading on Shabbat.
The Fast of the Firstborns
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Michael Taubes discusses the fast of the firstborns on Erev Pesach. Rabbi Taubes analyzes the halachik and hashkafic underpinnings, deepening the understanding of the fast’s nature.
The Names of G-d
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Michael Taubes discusses the various names of G-d and when it is appropriate to recite each one.
Minyan for Kaddish and Kedusha
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Ari Jacobson discusses the requirements for a minyan while reciting kaddish and kedusha.
Lashon Hara: The Root of Destruction
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class) on Sefer Chafetz Chaim, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg explains the Chafetz Chaim’s proof that lashin hara was the root cause of the destruction of both the first and the second Beit Hamikdash.
Catching Up with the Tzibur
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Ari Jacobson reviews the halachot from the Kitzur Shulchan Aruch regarding which tefillot (prayers) can be skipped when one comes to shul late and needs to catch up with the congregation.
Axiom for Avoiding Aveirot
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on Sefer Chafetz Chaim, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg reveals Rav Yisrael Salanter’s axiom for preventing sin, and relates it to the study of Sefer Chafetz Chaim.
Mizmor L’Todah
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Ari Jacobson discusses the short prayer of Mizmor L’Todah. Mizmor L’Todah is a prayer of thanks to G-d, which is recited daily. Rabbi Jacobson discusses the various times one is obligated to formally thank G-d for personal salvation.
Baruch Shem Kavod Malchuto
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Michael Taubes discusses the fascinating halachik concept of reciting baruch shem kavod malchuso l’olam vaed. This phrase is generally recited after on says Shema as well as after one accidentally begins reciting an unnecessary bracha (blessing). This class focuses on the latter instance, providing an in depth understanding as well as the halachot concerning the phrase.
Your Words Create You
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on Sefer Chofetz Chaim, Rabi Beinish Ginsburg continues his introduction to the study of the Laws of Lashon Hara. Framing things positively will affect a person’s life experiences, and literally change his life.
Jewish Names
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Michael Taubes discusses the topic of using a non-Jewish name. This fascinating shiur provides a halchik understanding of common practice.
Responsibility Towards Others
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Michael Taubes explores the fascinating halachik concept of areivut, responsibility towards others, in regards to mitzvot.
Pesukei D’Zimra
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Ari Jacobson continues learning the halachot (laws) from the Sefer Kitzur Shulchan Aruch. In this class he discusses the halachot of davening pesukei d’zimra.
The Power of Words
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In this Torah shiur (class) on Sefer Chofetz Chaim, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg introduces the topic of proper speech, and its importance for building oneself as a true eved Hashem (servant of Hashem).
Proper Use of a Synagogue
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In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Ari Jacobson goes through the halachot (laws)in the Kitzur Shulchan Aruch concerning the proper use of a shul (synagogue).
Embarrasing Others
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Michael Taubes discusses the halachot (laws)of how far one must go in order not to embarrass another person.
Respect for a Synagogue
Posted onIn this shuir (Torah class), Rabbi Ari Jacobson learns the halachot (laws) concerning proper behavior in a shul (synagogue).