Day 274: Positive Commandment 245

Day 273: Positive Commandment 245

Day 272: Negative Commandment 252

Day 271: Negative Commandment 252

In this class, we give a review of the main themes covered so far in the previews chapters and we study the final chapter which explains the paradox of how the levels we have learned about called "ohr" (light) and "shem" (name) can coexist. We discuss two main ways in which we can perceive Hashem's presence in creation: Hashem as He gives life to the world and Hashem as He gives existence to the world something from nothing.

Chapter 8 of the discourse.

Day 270: Negative Commandment 253

Second part in a series that takes a spiritual look at ethical dilemmas in Jewish thought. In this lecture, Rabbi Taub examines three concepts in depth:

1. The mitzvah to be "fruitful and multiply" as applied to non-Jews particularly in the Holy Land.2. A brief sketch of why the Torah view on abortion does not fit neatly into pro-choice or pro-life.3. When are we permitted to deviate from the truth?

Day 269: Negative Commandment 253

Day 268: Negative Commandment 251

Day 267: Negative Commandment 251