Davening in Shul
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Rabbi Moshe N. Reichman discusses whether it is preferable to daven in a shul or in a minyan, and then goes on to discuss the Tosfot regarding Tefillin Shel Rosh.
Category: Oral Law
This series of classes on the Oral Law offers listeners a selection of engaging classes on Mishnayot and Gemara ranging from introductory to advanced levels. The Oral Law was transmitted in an uninterrupted chain from generation to generation until it was written down by Rabbi Yehuda Hanasi who compiled the Mishna between 200-220 CE. The Gemara compiled by the Amoraim between the years 350-500 CE serves as a running commentary on the Mishna encompassing a range of complex debates and laws covering interpersonal relationships, dietary laws, civil claims and damages, Shabbat and holiday observances, and sacrificial practices.
Davening With a Shtender
Posted onRabbi Moshe N. Reichman examines the halacha that states that one must not have an object between himself and the wall while davening.
Learning Torah Before Davening
Posted onRabbi Moshe N. Reichman explores Aba Binyamin’s statement that davening was the first act of the day before working or studying Torah.
Yesurim Shel Ahava
Posted onRabbi Moshe N. Reichman explains the concept of Yesurim Shel Ahava and whether Tzaraat constitutes Yesurim Shel Ahava.
The Power of Torah to Protect from Suffering
Posted onRabbi Moshe N. Reichman analyzes the Gemara statement that studying Torah prevents an individual from experiencing suffering.
Learning Torah
Posted onRabbi Moshe N. Reichman examines the mitzvah of learning Torah.
Battling the Yetzer Hara
Posted onRabbi Moshe N. Reichman examines the four stages of battling the yetzer hara.
Ashrei
Posted onRabbi Moshe N. Reichman discusses the idea of reciting Ashrei three times a day.
Smichat Geula L’Tefillah, Part 3
Posted onRabbi Moshe N. Reichman explains the opinion of Rav Amram Gaon in the Tosfot, and discusses the difference between smichat geula l’tefillah of Shacharit, and of Maariv.
Smichat Geula L’tefillah, Part 2
Posted onRabbi Moshe N. Reichman continues the discussion of Smichat Geula L’tefillah.
Smichat Geula L’Tefillah
Posted onEating Before Reciting Shema
Posted onRabbi Moshe N. Reichman examines the question of whether one may eat before reciting Shema.
Can a Good Prophecy be Altered?
Posted onRabbi Moshe N. Reichman discusses whether or not David Hamelech viewed himself as a Chassid, and whether a prophecy can be altered.
David Hamelech’s Righteousness
Posted onRabbi Moshe N. Reichman expounds on David Hamelech’s righteousness.
Milchemet Reshut
Posted onRabbi Moshe N. Reichman discusses the topic of Milchemet Reshut.
Discussing Torah in Front of Dead
Posted onRabbi Moshe N. Reichman explores the issue of discussing Torah in front of the dead.
Honoring the Dead
Posted onRabbi Moshe N. Reichman continues on to the topic of honoring the dead.
Kaddish, Part 2
Posted onRabbi Moshe N. Reichman gives an interpretation of “ye’hai sh’mei rabbah” and why Kaddish is recited in Aramaic rather than in the Hebrew of the Torah.
Kaddish, Part 1
Posted onRabbi Moshe N. Reichman focuses on the Halachot of Kaddish in this weeks Gemara class.
Prayer in a Ruin
Posted onRabbi Moshe N. Reichman discusses the Gemara and Rambam’s interpretation of prayer in a ruin.
The Three Portions of Night Part II
Posted onRabbi Moshe N. Reichman gives an analysis of the Talmud’s representation of the three segments of night, as per the explanations of the Maharal, the Gra, and Ben Yehoyada.
The Three Portions of Night
Posted onRabbi Moshe N. Reichman gives an analysis of the Talmud’s representation of the three segments of night, as per the explanations of the Maharal, the Gra, and Ben Yehoyada.
Eating Before Shema of Arvit
Posted onRabbi Moshe N. Reichman discusses the question of whether one can eat before reciting the Kri’at Shema of Arvit.
Time for Kohanim to Eat Terumah
Posted onRabbi Moshe N. Reichman discusses the halachos pertaining to the time for Kohanim to Eat Terumah.
Yiru Eineinu
Posted onRabbi Moshe N. Reichman discusses the beginning of the Gemara and the Tosfot’s discussion of the nature of the bracha of Yiru Eineinu.
Early Shema, Rav Hai Gaon
Posted onRabbi Moshe N. Reichman discusses Rav Hai Gaon’s approach to reading Shema early.
R. Yona and R. Amram
Posted onIn this eighth installment of his Gemara Brachot class, Rabbi Moshe N. Reichman discusses R. Yona and R. Amram.
The Time for Zechirat Yetziat Mitzrayim
Posted onRabbi Moshe N. Reichman teaches about Rabbeinu Yona’s discussion on the obligation to fulfill the Mitzva of mentioning Yetziat Mitzrayim before nightfall.
Early Shema, Part 2
Posted onContinuing with his class in Intermediate Gemara Masechet Brachot, Rabbi Moshe N. Reichman discusses the laws of early Shema.