Analyzing the Medieval approach to the "commandment" to believe in God.

Rabbinic thought has always placed a high value on Jewish Unity. In this Podcast we will highlight how Unity can be found in the creation story, the revelation story, and at the center of daily prayer.

We will then analyze the special power of unity in the Arc of Achav's life.

Comparing Rav Soloveitchik's and Rav Kook's view on Teshuva and what it says about the nature of humanity.

In light of our first 3 classes on this topic we now take a closer look at the view of Rav Moshe Feinstein.

How do you define a Safeik Pikuach Nefesh? And how does this help us understand the responsibilities of Jewish doctors in a global society?

We will discuss the Meta Halachik idea of Eiva and how it is broadly applied to various relationships.

This 4 part series tries to understand how Judaism negotiates between the competing values of human life and the commandment to keep shabbos for doctors.

Part 1: Overview and Meta Halachik Thinking

Part 2: Eiva: A Rabbinic Failsafe

Part 3: Safeik Pikuach Nefesh

Part 4: Unpacking Rav Moshe Feinstein's View

In this episode we will discuss the views of the Rosh, Hagaot Maymaniot, Shulchan Aruch & the Taz. We will also discuss some of the many details added by later poskim on the subject.

Why is Slavery and Freedom interwoven into every nook and cranny of the Pesach Seder? They are both everywhere!

A quick review of the functions of Bedika/Biur and Bittul Hametz.

Bedika when traveling.

Bedika/Bittul in the context of Selling Hametz