Why weren't the sages able to interpret Pharaoh's dreams. How was Joseph able to convince Pharaoh to appoint him viceroy.
Yaakov shows preferential treatment to Yosef. He is deceived by his dons in the same method he deceived his father.
We discuss the rise of Hillel, how laws can be forgotten, and why there was s need to write the Mishnah.
September 20, 2016- Lecture at the Congregation Beth Torah in Brooklyn (Syrian). This is part of the weeklong series "How is Judaism Relevant in the 21st century".
An alternative reading of chapter 4 in berachot suggest five different opinions regarding the obligation of prayer. Two of them seem to reject completely the idea of uniform prayer.
The battle of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef against Moroccan tradition and, on the other hand, the modern and innovative approach of those rabbis.
Legal Age for Mitzvot Part 2 (12-08-15)
What was the basis for the Halakhic methodology of Rabbi Yosef Karo and why was it challenged?
Philosophy of Halakha- (Topic of Shabbat) The rabbi discusses how Halakha has developed, the various levels of Halakha, along with the sensitivity necessary in understanding and deciding Halakha.
Why are we not told the truth about what's kosher? It's part tradition, part shrewd marketing
Part 3 of a chronological review of sources related to the laws of modesty.
Tur 585: further discussion of the problem of charging money for work performed on Shabbat.
R Messas cracks down on an abusive husband in one ruling, and warns those who try to be strict in another. The two seemingly disparate rulings are interconnected with the themes of sensitivity and responsibility.
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Last session on Akedah in Midradsh. Highlighting the idea of martyrdom as evolved in Ashkenazi Jewry under Christian influence.
What happened when Moshe first visited the Israelites? Why does the Midrash say he used mystical powers to kill the Egyptian? What energized Moshe?
Despite Elisha's claim that he cannot come back, his actions show his deep hope to reconnect.
A man who got upset at his wife fir staying late in a class wanted her to spit at the rabbi's eye. R Meir reaction teaches us deep lessons. We also discuss current problems of domestic violence.
Several paragraphs from Mishna and midrash showing the deterioration in the status of the priests and high priests during second temple period.
7 Kashrut MythBusters- Phobia of Bugs. To what extent do we need to check vegetables for bugs?
Part 6 of Kashrut MythBusters- Kosher Fish
