Jewish Thought and Halacha
Jewish Thought and Halacha
Rabbi Moshe Becker • 95 episodes
ר' משה בקר
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51
Bakery or Homemade? Erev Shabbos Challah in Halachah
Bakery or Homemade? Erev Shabbos Challah in Halachah
Jun 27, 2024
49:18
Bakery or Homemade? Erev Shabbos Challah in Halachah Download source sheets here Join the weekly class WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933Z
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Dairy on Shavuos: Why, What, When?
Dairy on Shavuos: Why, What, When?
Jun 11, 2024
47:30
Dairy on Shavuos: Why, What, When? Download source sheets here Join the weekly class WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933Z
53
Trees and Flowers on Shavuos: Origins & Controversy
Trees and Flowers on Shavuos: Origins & Controversy
May 30, 2024
45:34
Trees and Flowers on Shavuos: Origins & Controversy Download source sheets here Join the weekly class WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933Z
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Haircuts on Friday Preceding Sunday Lag BaOmer
Haircuts on Friday Preceding Sunday Lag BaOmer
May 23, 2024
43:26
Haircuts on Friday Preceding Sunday Lag BaOmer Download source sheets here Join the weekly class WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933Z
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Eating Before Shacharis: Coffee, Cake, Meatboard?
Eating Before Shacharis: Coffee, Cake, Meatboard?
May 10, 2024
1:01:52
Eating Before Shacharis: Coffee, Cake, Meatboard? Download source sheets here Join the weekly class WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933Z
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Ba'Omer, La'Omer, Both, or Neither? בעומר לעומר
Ba'Omer, La'Omer, Both, or Neither? בעומר לעומר
May 3, 2024
49:09
Ba'Omer, La'Omer, Both, or Neither? בעומר לעומר Download source sheets here Join the weekly class WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933Z
57
On the Origins of "Stealing" the Afikoman
On the Origins of "Stealing" the Afikoman
Apr 17, 2024
51:12
On the Origins of "Stealing" the Afikoman Download source sheets here Join the weekly class WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933Z
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The (Missing) Beracha on a Solar Eclipse
The (Missing) Beracha on a Solar Eclipse
Apr 4, 2024
56:32
The (Missing) Beracha on a Solar Eclipse Download source sheets here Join the weekly class WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933Z
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Handmade? The Machine Matza Controversy
Handmade? The Machine Matza Controversy
Mar 28, 2024
1:07:08
Handmade? The Machine Matza Controversy Download source sheets here Due to a technical mishap, the recording ends a few minutes before the end of our discussion. Join the weekly class WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933Z
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Guess Who? Purim Costumes in Halacha
Guess Who? Purim Costumes in Halacha
Mar 14, 2024
55:56
Purim Costumes in Halacha Download source sheets here Join the weekly class WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933Z
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The Halachic Origins of Cholent
The Halachic Origins of Cholent
Mar 8, 2024
54:25
מיכלא דמהימנותא - The Halachic Origins of Cholent Download source sheets here Correction: at one point I referred to the Baal Hamaor as a Spanish rishon. This is of course incorrect. R' Zerachya Halevi, author of the Sefer HaMaor lived in Provence, France.
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Do I Need Mevushal Wine?
Do I Need Mevushal Wine?
Mar 1, 2024
1:07:39
Do I Need Mevushal Wine For My Purim Seuda? Download source sheets here
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Purim Katan and the Enigmatic Conclusion of Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim
Purim Katan and the Enigmatic Conclusion of Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim
Feb 23, 2024
56:25
Purim Katan and the Enigmatic Conclusion of Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim Download source sheets here
64
Coffee, Kiddush, Shalosh Seudos in Shul?
Coffee, Kiddush, Shalosh Seudos in Shul?
Feb 16, 2024
1:11:16
Coffee, L’chaim, Shalosh Seudos: Is One Allowed to Eat and Drink in Shul? Download source sheets here
65
“Half” Hallel and Its Beracha
“Half” Hallel and Its Beracha
Feb 9, 2024
58:56
“Half” Hallel and Its Beracha Download source sheets here
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Is ’ה אנכי a Commandment? The Philosophy Debate
Is ’ה אנכי a Commandment? The Philosophy Debate
Feb 1, 2024
1:03:02
Is ’ה אנכי a Commandment? The Philosophy Debate Download source sheets here
67
How Many Challos Does One (Really) Need?
How Many Challos Does One (Really) Need?
Jan 26, 2024
1:01:21
How Many Challos Does One (Really) Need? Download source sheets here
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Out of Order? Tefillin of Rashi, Rabbenu Tam, and a Few More
Out of Order? Tefillin of Rashi, Rabbenu Tam, and a Few More
Jan 18, 2024
1:05:18
Out of Order? Tefillin of Rashi, Rabbenu Tam, and a Few More Download source sheets here
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הנותן תשועה: History of the Jewish Prayer for Local Government
הנותן תשועה: History of the Jewish Prayer for Local Government
Jan 11, 2024
1:04:59
Are we supposed to pray for the government? לע"נ הרב שלמה דב בהרה"צ ר' מרדכי זצ"ל Download source sheets here
70
Siblings With Similar Names - Yes or No?
Siblings With Similar Names - Yes or No?
Jan 5, 2024
57:25
Can siblings have similar names? Download source sheets here Recorded 1/4/2024
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לא יסור שבט מיהודה: Can a Kohen be a Rabbi?
לא יסור שבט מיהודה: Can a Kohen be a Rabbi?
Dec 29, 2023
1:02:37
Can a Kohen be a Rabbi? Download source sheets here Recorded 12/28/2023
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Early Shabbos to End Asara B'Teves?
Early Shabbos to End Asara B'Teves?
Dec 22, 2023
59:33
Can one make an early Shabbos to end the fast early? Download source sheets here Recorded 12/21/2023
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Shechem, Sdom, and Gaza: Collective Punishment in Halacha
Shechem, Sdom, and Gaza: Collective Punishment in Halacha
Dec 1, 2023
1:06:25
Collective Punishment in Halacha Download source sheets here Recorded 11/30/2023
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Thanksgiving in Halacha and Hashkafa
Thanksgiving in Halacha and Hashkafa
Nov 24, 2023
56:42
Is it halachically permissible to celebrate Thanksgiving? Download source sheets here Recorded 11/23/2023
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Tehillim on Shabbos
Tehillim on Shabbos
Nov 17, 2023
1:00:58
What is the halacha regarding saying Tehillim on Shabbos? Download source sheets here Recorded 11/16/2023
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Battle on Shabbos in Halachah and History
Battle on Shabbos in Halachah and History
Nov 10, 2023
1:00:54
What is the halacha regarding going into battle on Shabbos? Download source sheets here Recorded 11/9/2023
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Is Amalek Still Around?
Is Amalek Still Around?
Nov 3, 2023
1:04:45
How do we identify Amalek nowadays? Download Source sheets here Recorded 11/2/2023
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Avram in Egypt and Israel at War: When is it (Halachically) Acceptable to Leave Eretz Yisrael?
Avram in Egypt and Israel at War: When is it (Halachically) Acceptable to Leave Eretz Yisrael?
Oct 27, 2023
1:09:14
When is one halachically allowed to leave Eretz Yisrael? Download source sheets here Recorded 10/26/2023
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Cheshvan, Marcheshvan, or Mar-Cheshvan?
Cheshvan, Marcheshvan, or Mar-Cheshvan?
Oct 20, 2023
55:08
חשון, מרחשון, מר חשון, מרח שוון - ?Which on is it Download source sheets here Recorded 9/7/2023
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To Whom Do We Pray? The Machnisei Rachamim Controversy
To Whom Do We Pray? The Machnisei Rachamim Controversy
Sep 8, 2023
55:19
לו לבדו ראוי להתפלל: פולמוס מכניסי רחמים Download source sheets here Recorded 9/7/2023
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One or Two? The Question of Berachos on Tefilin
One or Two? The Question of Berachos on Tefilin
Sep 1, 2023
55:24
In honor of Aharon Becker's hanochas tefilin this week Download source sheets here Recorded 8/21/2023
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לדוד ה' אורי During Elul and Tishrei
לדוד ה' אורי During Elul and Tishrei
Aug 18, 2023
50:36
I am indebted to Professor Shneur Leiman for his earlier work on this fascinating material Origins of saying לדוד ה' אורי וישעי during Elul and Tishrei Download source sheets here Recorded 8/17/2023
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Saying Nachem in 2023
Saying Nachem in 2023
Jul 21, 2023
52:45
Should We Say Nachem in 2023? Download source sheets here Recorded 7/20/2023
84
HaGomel After Airplane Travel
HaGomel After Airplane Travel
Jul 14, 2023
1:02:41
Does one say HaGomel after airplane travel? Download source sheets here Recorded 7/13/2023
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מה טובו - Origins and Meaning of an Ancient Prayer
מה טובו - Origins and Meaning of an Ancient Prayer
Jun 30, 2023
35:53
What is the origin and meaning of מה טובו? Download source sheets here Recorded 6/29/2023
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טלית שכולה תכלת - What We Presently Do and Do Not Know About Tcheiles
טלית שכולה תכלת - What We Presently Do and Do Not Know About Tcheiles
Jun 23, 2023
56:11
טלית שכולה תכלת? What we presently do or do not know about Tcheiles Download source sheets here Recorded 6/22/2023
87
Is The Israeli Flag Jewish?
Is The Israeli Flag Jewish?
May 19, 2023
48:21
Is The Israeli Flag Jewish? Download source sheets here Recorded 5/18/2023
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Rashbi’s (F)Ire: Sefira and Lag BaOmer
Rashbi’s (F)Ire: Sefira and Lag BaOmer
May 5, 2023
51:40
Rashbi’s (F)Ire: Sefira and Lag BaOmer Download source sheets here Recorded 5/4/2023
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Nothing New! The Yoshon Conundrum
Nothing New! The Yoshon Conundrum
Apr 28, 2023
1:00:30
Nothing New! The Yoshon Conundrum Download source sheets here Recorded 4/27/2023
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Tefilin on Chol Hamoed: Halacha Meets Kabbala
Tefilin on Chol Hamoed: Halacha Meets Kabbala
Mar 30, 2023
1:06:51
Halacha or Kabbala? Tefillin on Chol Hamoed Download source sheets here 3/30/2023
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Is Coffee Kitniyos?
Is Coffee Kitniyos?
Mar 23, 2023
56:25
Is Coffee Kitniyos? What is Kitniyos?? Download source sheets here Recorded 3/23/2023
92
אץ קוצץ - The Great Piyut Controversy
אץ קוצץ - The Great Piyut Controversy
Mar 9, 2023
1:02:13
אץ קוצץ - The Great Piyut Controversy Recorded 3/9/2023
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A Hidden Parsha and the Triennial Keriyah Cycle
A Hidden Parsha and the Triennial Keriyah Cycle
Feb 17, 2023
44:08
Division of Parshiyos and the triennial cycle Download source sheets here Recorded 2/16/2023
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What Did the Menorah Really Look Like?
What Did the Menorah Really Look Like?
Feb 16, 2023
38:34
What Did the Menorah Really Look Like?
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Can We Offer a Korban Pesach in 2023?
Can We Offer a Korban Pesach in 2023?
Jan 27, 2023
50:26
Can We Do That? Twentieth Century Attempts to Renew the Korban Pesach Source sheets here Recorded 1/26/2023