In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Michael Taubes discusses the fast of the firstborns on Erev Pesach. Rabbi Taubes analyzes the halachik and hashkafic underpinnings, deepening the understanding of the fast's nature.
The bulk of the Yom Kippur davening (prayers) is comprised of Mussaf, in which the details of the Yom Kippur service are described. Rabbi Michael Taubes analyzes the major components of the machzor davening (prayers) including the Torah reading and Musaf service.
In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Michael Taubes discusses the fundamental aspects of the Yom Kippur Davening (prayers), in particular Kol nidrei and viddui (confession). Drawing from a variety of sources, Rabbi Taubes enhances our understanding of the Machzor. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and mp3 and ipod video download.