Jewish Thought and Halacha
Jewish Thought and Halacha
Rabbi Moshe Becker • 118 episodes
ר' משה בקר
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Zohar and the Siddur: כגוונא
Zohar and the Siddur: כגוונא
Feb 6, 2025
1:00:42
What is כגוונא, what does it speak about, and why is it said in some shuls on Friday night?Download source sheets hereJoin the weekly class WhatsApp group:https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933Z
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Zohar and the Siddur: The בריך שמיה Controversies
Zohar and the Siddur: The בריך שמיה Controversies
Jan 16, 2025
49:57
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Zohar Controversy Continued: On Substance
Zohar Controversy Continued: On Substance
Jan 9, 2025
1:01:42
Continuing last week's discussion on the history of the Zohar, this time looking at proofs within the Zohar itself on its origins Download source sheets here Join the weekly class WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933Z
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Repost - What Did the Menorah Really Look Like?
Repost - What Did the Menorah Really Look Like?
Dec 26, 2024
38:34
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Zohar Origin Controversy
Zohar Origin Controversy
Dec 19, 2024
1:16:06
Exploring what we know if the history, origin, and author of the Zohar, and whether it's a reputable source for Halacha and beyond Download source sheets here Join the weekly class WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933Z
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Rambam and Kabbala
Rambam and Kabbala
Dec 13, 2024
60:00
What was the Rambam's view on kabbala? Did he learn it? Did he write anything on it? Was the Rambam opposed to kabbala? Find out here Download source sheets here Join the weekly class WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933Z
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Rambam's Understanding of Anthropomorphism (Human Attributes) In Tanach
Rambam's Understanding of Anthropomorphism (Human Attributes) In Tanach
Dec 5, 2024
1:16:23
If G-d has no form, how do we interpret verses in Tanach that seem to state otherwise? Download source sheets here Join the weekly class WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933Z
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How Did Rambam Know? Proofs Against Corporealism
How Did Rambam Know? Proofs Against Corporealism
Nov 21, 2024
53:35
How does Rambam arrive at the conclusion that G-d has no physical form? Download source sheets here Join the weekly class WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933Z
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Avraham and Idols Pt. II: Why Was Rambam Banned?
Avraham and Idols Pt. II: Why Was Rambam Banned?
Nov 15, 2024
1:01:01
Should one attempt to try to 'understand' G-d? How do we understand G-d? Differing views of the Rambam and his contemporaries Download source sheets here Join the weekly class WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933Z
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Why Did Avraham Smash the Idols? Pt. I
Why Did Avraham Smash the Idols? Pt. I
Nov 7, 2024
55:15
What caused Avraham to arrive at the conclusion that there is one Creator and that the idols had no power? Exploring proofs brought down by Rambam and others on G-d's existence Download source sheets here Join the weekly class WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933Z
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Haircuts, Shaving, & Nails on Rosh Chodesh
Haircuts, Shaving, & Nails on Rosh Chodesh
Oct 31, 2024
1:01:01
Are there restrictions to shaving, cutting nails, and getting a haircut on Rosh Chodesh, and why? Download source sheets here Join the weekly class WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933Z
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Should Hoshanos Follow Shacharis or Mussaf? Halacha and Beyond
Should Hoshanos Follow Shacharis or Mussaf? Halacha and Beyond
Oct 23, 2024
53:05
When is the proper time for Hoshanos and why? Download source sheets here Join the weekly class WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933Z
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Eruv Tavshilin: Purpose & Practicalities
Eruv Tavshilin: Purpose & Practicalities
Sep 24, 2024
1:03:16
What's the reason for an Eruv Tavshilin and how can one fulfill this? Download source sheets here Join the weekly class WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933Z
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Must One Hear 100 Shofar Blasts on Rosh Hashanah?
Must One Hear 100 Shofar Blasts on Rosh Hashanah?
Sep 19, 2024
58:31
How many Shofar blasts is one required to hear on Rosh Hashanah? Why do we blow 100? Download source sheets here Join the weekly class WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933Z
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ביומו תתן שכרו - Paying Employees and Service Providers On Time
ביומו תתן שכרו - Paying Employees and Service Providers On Time
Sep 12, 2024
1:06:20
Contracts and delaying pay in Halacha Download source sheet here Join the weekly class WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933Z
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Harry Potter in Halachah: Performing and Attending Magic Shows
Harry Potter in Halachah: Performing and Attending Magic Shows
Sep 5, 2024
1:05:51
What are the Halachos regarding practicing and watching modern day magic, illusions, and sleight of hand shows? Download source sheets here Join the weekly class WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933Z
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Does the Torah allow Dolls, Statues, and Sculptures?
Does the Torah allow Dolls, Statues, and Sculptures?
Aug 29, 2024
1:02:30
Does the Torah allow Dolls, Statues, and Sculptures? Download source sheets here Join the weekly class WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933Z
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Tearing Keriya for Yerushalayim and the Kosel
Tearing Keriya for Yerushalayim and the Kosel
Aug 8, 2024
57:37
Tearing Keriya for Yerushalayim and the Kosel Download source sheets here Join the weekly class WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933Z
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Leaving One's House Unfinished זכר לחורבן
Leaving One's House Unfinished זכר לחורבן
Aug 2, 2024
58:58
Leaving One's House Unfinished זכר לחורבן Download source sheets here Join the weekly class WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933Z
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ירושה ברבנות - Hereditary Authority in Halachah
ירושה ברבנות - Hereditary Authority in Halachah
Jul 25, 2024
1:07:26
ירושה ברבנות - Hereditary Authority in Halachah Download source sheets here Join the weekly class WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933Z
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הן עם כלביא יקום - How Important is Sof Kman Kerias Shema?
הן עם כלביא יקום - How Important is Sof Kman Kerias Shema?
Jul 18, 2024
57:04
How Important is Sof Kman Kerias Shema? Download source sheets here Join the weekly class WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933Z
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Erev Shabbos Chukas - The Fast Without a Date
Erev Shabbos Chukas - The Fast Without a Date
Jul 11, 2024
57:52
Erev Shabbos Chukas - The Fast Without a Date Download source sheets here Join the weekly class WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933Z
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Halachic Status of a Baal Machlokes
Halachic Status of a Baal Machlokes
Jul 4, 2024
1:02:28
Halachic Status of a Baal Machlokes Download source sheets here Join the weekly class WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933Z
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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
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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
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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
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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
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“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
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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
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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