In this lesson Rabbi Shimon Eddi begins a look at kashruth with a review of the basic concepts of Jewish dietary law.

In this class Rabbi Shimon Eddi continues our look at the Hebrew Calendar with a tour through the months and their respective observances.

In this class Rabbi Shimon begins a look at the Hebrew Calendar with its structure and mechanics.

In this lesson Rabbi Shimon Eddi takes the class on a tour of the synagogue and explains the parts and artefacts to be found there. The characteristics, purpose, and usage of the Torah scrolls are also covered as part of this overview.

In this lesson Rabbi Shimon Eddi discusses what halacha (Jewish Law) is, how it has developed and continues to develop, and how the halachic system works.

In this lesson Rabbi Eddi covers the most basic questions of all: what is the purpose behind the existence of Judaism? Why did God designate a Chosen People at all? And what does it mean to be 'Chosen'?

In this lesson Rabbi Shimon Eddi covers Maimonides's Thirteen Principles of Faith--and we see that they may not be nearly as universal as we've always assumed....

In this lesson Rabbi Shimon Eddi introduces the class to the mezuza and explains its rules, purpose, and philosophy.