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A simple reading of the Biblical verses prohibiting bugs implies that any and all foods containing bugs are prohibited. More careful analysis of the sources leads to more lenient conclusions. In this course with Rabbi Dovid Fink we will examine the opinions of the great sages of the Talmud down through today’s principle poskim with the goal of understanding the main opinions on what to do about bugs and food.
Is exercise (jogging, calisthenics, kettlebell, etc.) permitted on Shabbat and Yom Tov?
If not, what is the precise definition of the prohibition? What exactly is prohibited and why?
Is exercise (jogging, calisthenics, kettlebell, etc.) permitted on Shabbat and Yom Tov?
If not, what is the precise definition of the prohibition? What exactly is prohibited and why?
According to some authorities, glass is non-absorbent and therefore can be used for both milk and meat, for both kosher and non-kosher foods.
Others disagree, holding that glass absorbs and cannot be kashered.
We will survey the opinions of the leading authorities through the generations.
According to some authorities, glass is non-absorbent and therefore can be used for both milk and meat, for both kosher and non-kosher foods.
Others disagree, holding that glass absorbs and cannot be kashered.
We will survey the opinions of the leading authorities through the generations.
Join Rabbi Dovid Fink as he surveys the halachic sources and opinions regarding the obligation of women and men to cover their heads.
Join Rabbi Dovid Fink as he surveys the halachic sources and opinions regarding the obligation of women and men to cover their heads.
Join Rabbi Dovid Fink as he surveys the halachic sources and opinions regarding the obligation of women and men to cover their heads.
Join Rabbi Dovid Fink as he surveys the halachic sources and opinions regarding the obligation of women and men to cover their heads.
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