From living a well balanced life to understanding how Halacha deals with depression. 

We will use 2 teshuvot of Rav Asher to develop a Jewish approach to Mental health issues in general. 

Analyzing the Shem Mi'Shmuel and using common midrashic ideas to understand Tu Bi'Shevat's relevance to our lives. 

Ever wonder why in so many shuls across the world who daven early every day of the week they daven later on shabbos morning? In this class we will trace the source of this practice and try to understand its benefits and limitations. 

What are the reasons so many people want to be buried in Israel? 

Is there ever a reason to exhume and move a body? Who makes that call?

Is the modern crockpot an example of Hatmanah Bi'Miktzas (partial insulation) or not? 

Learn how to lead Kabalat Shabbat.

We will discuss the two ways of looking at the Mitzvah of lighting Chanuka candles. Is it an obligation to create a spiritual space like Mezuza or is it an obligation on each individual to light candles. 

Can you make Israeli Salad? Cucumber Salad? Ceviche? Why yes or why not? 

On the books the Rabbis explain that we cannot invite non-Jews to Yom Tov meals. But is that always true? Let's take a look at the Sugya on Beitza 21b