Everyday Halachah

Exploring the custom of specifically using an Etrog from Calabria, Italy.

Learn basic Jewish laws and customs to properly observe the Torah traditions, with a touch of some of the underlying halachic reasoning and practical applications, and occasional chassidic insights. This class is based on the text of the Kitzur Shulchan Aruch (the abridged code of Jewish law).

Why are there additional blessings for studying Torah and what’s their significance? What are women’s obligations in Torah study regarding the blessings? What is the meaning of learning ‘lishmah’ (proper intention)?

Learn basic Jewish laws and customs to properly observe the Torah traditions, with a touch of some of the underlying halachic reasoning and practical applications, and occasional chassidic insights. This class is based on the text of the Kitzur Shulchan Aruch (the abridged code of Jewish law).

Topics include: when kabbalistic authorities disagree with halachic authorities,the issue of wearing tefillin on Chol Hamoed, Rabeinu Tam’s tefillin, shape of the tallis, wearing a gartel and hat for prayer.

Laws related to finding and returning a lost item as detailed in the Alter Rebbe’s Shulchan Aruch (Choshen Mishpat ch.4).

Learn basic Jewish laws and customs to properly observe the Torah traditions, with a touch of some of the underlying halachic reasoning and practical applications, and occasional chassidic insights. This class is based on the text of the Kitzur Shulchan Aruch (the abridged code of Jewish law).

Learn basic Jewish laws and customs to properly observe the Torah traditions, with a touch of some of the underlying halachic reasoning and practical applications, and occasional chassidic insights. This class is based on the text of the Kitzur Shulchan Aruch (the abridged code of Jewish law).

Learn the Torah laws for proper business practice as detailed in the Code of Jewish Law. This class focuses on the prohibition to deceive your fellow even when there’s no direct financial loss.

Learn the Torah laws for proper business practice as detailed in the Code of Jewish Law. This first class focuses on the prohibition to deceive your fellow regarding the fair price of product.