“Rabbi, is there a blessing over… football?” Levi cites a contemporary halakhist who suggests that we should recite blessings over outstanding sportsmen and sportswomen. Perfect for fans of FIFA World Cup!

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In the latest installment of A Shot of Torah, The Maggid of Melbourne recounts the tale of the bronze Knesset Menorah – a gift from the Great Britain that arrived thanks to a decision made by Chief Rabbi Herzog. In … Read the rest

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Levi shares some of the challenges in assessing the conduct of Jacob. Should he be critiqued for his wily ways? Without giving a clear answer, Levi presents the words of the Hatam Sofer on the importance of Truth. Listen now … Read the rest

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In this week's installment of A Shot of Torah, The Maggid of Melbourne, Rabbi Dr. Levi Cooper recounts the Maor VaShamesh's test for identifying who is a real righteous person.

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In the latest episode of A Shot of Torah, The Maggid of Melbourne shares a responsum from the Klausenberger Rebbe, where he discussed whether people are permitted to endanger their lives by serving in the armed forces. Fascinating!

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Rabbi Dr. Levi Cooper and his community in Zur Hadassa – in honour of Israel's Seventieth Year – are exploring different aspects of Jewish law that were affected by the establishment of the State. In this installment, a special for … Read the rest

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In the latest installment of A Shot of Torah with Levi Cooper, The Maggid of Melbourne introduces us to the great Rabbi Khalfon Moshe Hakohen of Djerba, and describes a unique and ancient custom that is still preserved in some … Read the rest

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The Maggid of Melbourne looks back at the dearth of law dealing with war and warfare in Jewish tradition, reflecting on the turning point of this trend: the establishment of the State of Israel.

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In the latest edition of A Shot of Torah, Rabbi Dr. Levi Cooper reports on the launch of a new book Nishmat HaBayit, and reflects on the biblical names for the first woman – Hava (Eve) and Isha (woman) – … Read the rest

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Are you allowed to guard a firing range on Shabbat? Platoon sergeant Rabbi Dr. Levi Cooper addresses the question, explaining the ruling of Israel's Army Rabbinate.

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