Jewish Thought and Halacha

By Rabbi Moshe Becker

Exploring Halacha, Minhag, and Jewish Thought and History with Rabbi Moshe Becker

My goal is to shed light on our practices and demystify the process of learning about them. Drawing on both traditiona... more

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Jewish Thought and Halacha episodes:

November 21, 2024 How Did Rambam Know? Proofs Against Corporealism
How does Rambam arrive at the conclusion that G-d has no physical form?

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54min
November 15, 2024 Avraham and Idols Pt. II: Why Was Rambam Banned?
Should one attempt to try to 'understand' G-d? How do we understand G-d? Differing views of the Rambam and his contemporaries

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1h 1min
November 07, 2024 Why Did Avraham Smash the Idols? Pt. I
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
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56min
October 31, 2024 Haircuts, Shaving, & Nails on Rosh Chodesh
Are there restrictions to shaving, cutting nails, and getting a haircut on Rosh Chodesh, and why?

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1h 1min
October 23, 2024 Should Hoshanos Follow Shacharis or Mussaf? Halacha and Beyond
When is the proper time for Hoshanos and why?

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54min
September 24, 2024 Eruv Tavshilin: Purpose & Practicalities
What's the reason for an Eruv Tavshilin and how can one fulfill this?

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1h 4min
September 19, 2024 Must One Hear 100 Shofar Blasts on Rosh Hashanah?
How many Shofar blasts is one required to hear on Rosh Hashanah? Why do we blow 100?
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59min
September 12, 2024 ביומו תתן שכרו - Paying Employees and Service Providers On Time
Contracts and delaying pay in Halacha
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1h 7min
September 05, 2024 Harry Potter in Halachah: Performing and Attending Magic Shows
What are the Halachos regarding practicing and watching modern day magic, illusions, and sleight of hand shows?
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1h 6min
August 29, 2024 Does the Torah allow Dolls, Statues, and Sculptures?
Does the Torah allow Dolls, Statues, and Sculptures?

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1h 3min

FAQs about Jewish Thought and Halacha:

How many episodes does Jewish Thought and Halacha have?

The podcast currently has 121 episodes available.