Rabbi Prag Perasha Class

Daily Morning Perasha Class

Rabbi Prag examines the Torah’s account of Esav selling his birthright to Yaakov, including the circumstances around Avraham’s death and Esav’s hunger. The class considers what the transaction meant and how it shaped the brothers’ relationship.

Daily Morning Perasha Class

Rabbi Prag continues the discussion of missed prayers, including when a missed Shacharit may be made up through a second Amidah and how it is recited alongside the regular prayer. The class also considers related prayer-order questions involving Ashrei, Musaf, and Maariv.

Daily Morning Perasha Class

Rabbi Prag discusses how Jewish law treats missed prayers, when a later Amidah can serve as a make-up prayer, and how the time of day affects that option. The class also considers prayer with a minyan and related questions about Shema and the Amidah.

Daily Morning Perasha Class

Rabbi Prag studies the importance and halachic status of communal prayer, comparing prayer with a minyan in shul or at home with praying alone. The class also examines when illness, distance, or travel may affect the expectation to join a minyan.

Weekly Sunday Morning Class

Rabbi Prag begins with Eliezer's gratitude after finding Rivka, then examines Pesukei Dezimra and the rules for missed or repeated prayers. The class compares halachic views on repeating the Amidah, including cases involving Shabbat and Yaaleh V’yavo.

Weekly Friday Morning Perasha Class

Rabbi Prag continues exploring the lives of Sarah and Rivka, including the Torah’s account of Sarah’s 127 years, her death after the Akeidah, and questions of divine timing. He then studies Eliezer’s mission to find Rivka, her chesed and character, and how Yitzchak recognizes her as a fitting partner.

Daily Morning Perasha Class

Rabbi Prag examines how Torah law applied to the patriarchs and the Israelites before and at Matan Torah, using the marriages of Yaakov, Amram, and Yocheved to discuss how accepting the Torah at Sinai affected family relationships. He also considers the nature of the Sinai conversion and related questions about Eliezer’s role as a shaliach.

Daily Morning Perasha Class

Rabbi Prag continues his analysis of Eliezer’s role as a shaliach in arranging Yitzchak and Rivka’s marriage, examining how agency and witnesses establish kiddushin. He also discusses the status of the patriarchs and their families before the Torah was given.

Daily Morning Perasha Class

Rabbi Prag explores whether Eliezer acted as Abraham’s agent in arranging Yitzchak and Rivka’s marriage. The class examines kiddushin, the blessings surrounding marriage, and how the Torah’s account connects to later halachic practice.

Daily Morning Perasha Class

Rabbi Prag discusses the aftermath of Pilegesh B’Givah and Israel’s conflict with the tribe of Benjamin. He examines the Ramban’s interpretation and the community’s responsibility to address wrongdoing before resorting to war.