Ever wonder why the prayer services are so long. Was it always this way? And if it changed, why?  

When G-d punished the Jews in the desert for complaining (again), Moses made a copper snake on a pole, and the Jews were saved. This symbol later became the medical symbol worldwide ( the Caduceus). But how did it work? Why the need for a snake on a pole?  

When things go wrong in life, what does Judaism say is the best way to deal with it?  

Believe it or not, these three questions have a single answer. Enjoy a taste of Jewish mysticism that will be sure to enhance your life.  

See the original text here https://www.learnchassidus.com/documents/Revealing%20the%20Hidden%20Good.pdf

Learn all of this and more in this final lesson of this course.

Recorded Live June 22, 2022

We explored Judaism’s perspective on true freedom: living the life we were born to live.  

We discussed the age-old practice of forcing people into slavery for failing to repay their debts, and the modern-day phenomenon of prisoners being compelled to work. We learned that Jewish law perspective.  

Finally, we discussed brought it all home by exploring how the Jewish view of freedom informs the Jewish legal position regarding employees.  

Recorded Live June 8, 2022

Check out this Seinfeld clip before watching the lesson https://youtu.be/pp8xP7iC9ys 

Judaism’s vision of our mutual responsibility. We first discussed some case studies regarding our responsibility toward others.  We then explored the issue from a Jewish value, legal & mystical perspective. 

We discovered that Jewish law considers it a crime to remain silent when someone’s life is at stake. Even when it comes to saving someone else’s money, we’re required to go the extra mile.  

Finally, we covered the spiritual responsibility we have for one another—that none of us can be complete so long as one of us isn’t.  

Recorded Live May 1, 2022 Rabbi Pinchas Adler

Every society has its system for dealing with a person who has violated the laws of the country. Judaism as well has the concept of Teshuva, returning from one's wrong ways. What are the differences in the underlying principles and how are they reflected in the legal system? 

Recorded Live May 26, 2022

Can I use someone's property without their permission? Can I not let my neighbor's washing machine through my apartment, even though they have no other way to get it into theirs?

While secular law views its purpose as maintaining social order by protecting individual rights, Jewish law sees its purpose as shaping society by guiding individuals to do what is right.

This leads to some surprising laws, and more importantly, studying Jewish civil law will help you live life in a more moral and just way.

Recorded Live May 11, 2022

Want to walk into the Seder as the wise son? Listen to this class!  

All you need to know for the days before Passover.

Recorded Live April 6, 2022

The evolution of the humble Matzah. Hand-made was the way to make Matzah since the time of Moses. When Machine made Matzah came around, was it accepted right away? Why would anyone oppose it? Is there any reason to still get handmade today?  

Recorded Live March 30, 2022

What is of greater importance, deed, or faith? Action or meditation? Well, we really need both.