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The Treatment of G-d's Names	show hide	Practical Judaism	Rabbi Ari Jacobson
Rabbi Jacobson continues discussing proper treatment of Hashem's Names, both spoken and written. Particular emphasis is placed on brachot l'vatala and pages with Hashem's name on it.  Interesting facts include the writing of Hashem's name in a foreign language, using Hashem's name in a letter or other correspondence, correct means of disposing of papers with a form of Hashem's name on them, how to handle published Sifrei Kodesh (holy books), and the difference between a bracha l'vatala (a brocha in vain) and a bracha she'eina tzricha (an unnecessary bracha). Topics: Halacha, Jewish Fundamentals Class: Practical Judaism Class Number: 7 Time: 58:08 Available in: streaming video, ipod video, video podcast, mp3 audio & audio podcast Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast:
Respecting G-d	show hide	Practical Judaism	Rabbi Ari Jacobson
Rabbi Jacobson discusses the prohibition of using G-d's name in vain in various different venues. Topics: Halacha, Jewish Fundamentals Class: Practical Judaism Class Number: 6 Time: 43:48 Available in: streaming video, ipod video, video podcast, mp3 audio & audio podcast Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast:
Practical Applications of Psik Reisha D'la Nicha Lei	show hide	Hilchot Shabbat II	Rabbi Shimon Isaacson
In his final class of Hilchot Shabbat II, Rabbi Shimon Isaacson discusses the practical applications of the laws of Psik Reisha D'La Nicha Lei. Examples such as cutting letters on a cake, turning refrigerator lights on and off by opening and closing a refrigerator doors, and eating grapefruit are discussed in this shiur. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Halacha, Hilchot Shabbat, Shabbat Class: Hilchot Shabbat II Class Number: 20 Time: 62:13 Available in: streaming video, ipod video, video podcast, mp3 audio & audio podcast Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast:
Overview of Psik Reisha D'la Nicha Lei	show hide	Hilchot Shabbat II	Rabbi Shimon Isaacson
In this class on Hilchot Shabbat, Rabbi Shimon Isaacson teaches the important Halachic concept of Psik Reisha D' La Nicha Lei, an inevitable performance of a melacha that is not intended by the person doing the action. The class discusses the Machlokes between Tosfot and the Aruch about whether or not such actions are permissable on Shabbat. This Torah class is available online in streaming video, and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Halacha, Hilchot Shabbat, Shabbat Class: Hilchot Shabbat II Class Number: 19 Time: 51:22 Available in: streaming video, ipod video, video podcast, mp3 audio & audio podcast Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast:
Preparing Oneself for G-d	show hide	Practical Judaism	Rabbi Ari Jacobson
Rabbi Jacobson goes through the Kitzur Shulchan Aruch regarding the preparation and environment for davening. Topics: Halacha, Jewish Fundamentals Class: Practical Judaism Class Number: 5 Time: 50:37 Available in: streaming video, ipod video, video podcast, mp3 audio & audio podcast Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast:
Violating Shabbos without Intent Part II	show hide	Hilchot Shabbat II	Rabbi Shimon Isaacson
Rabbi Shimon Isaacson continues his series on Hilchot Shabbat, discussing the Laws pertaining to the unintentional vioaltion of Shabbos. Available online in streaming video, and for download in mp3 and ipod formats. Topics: Halacha, Hilchot Shabbat, Shabbat Class: Hilchot Shabbat II Class Number: 18 Time: 56:08 Available in: streaming video, ipod video, video podcast, mp3 audio & audio podcast Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast:
Violating Shabbos Without Intent Part I	show hide	Hilchot Shabbat II	Rabbi Shimon Isaacson
Continuing his discussion of Hilchot Shabbat, Rabbi Shimon Isaacson concludes his explanation of the laws of Tochain, grinding, and begins an exploration of the laws of Dosh, threshing. He then discusses the laws pertaining to unintentional violation of Shabbos, and its applications. Available online in streaming video, and for download in ipod and mp3 formats. Topics: Halacha, Hilchot Shabbat, Shabbat Class: Hilchot Shabbat II Class Number: 17 Time: 56:58 Available in: streaming video, ipod video, video podcast, mp3 audio & audio podcast Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast:
In the Ways of Gentiles	show hide	Practical Judaism	Rabbi Ari Jacobson
Regarding dressing in the morning, the Kitzur Shulchan Aruch states the prohibition of dressing in the ways of the Gentiles. Rabbi Jacobson expands on this concept with numerous examples to provide a complete picture of the prohibition of "bechukoseihem lo teilechu". Included in this class is a discussion on Thanksgiving dinners and the special laws applying to Left-handed people. Topics: Halacha, Jewish Fundamentals Class: Practical Judaism Class Number: 3 Time: 45:02 Available in: streaming video, ipod video, video podcast, mp3 audio & audio podcast Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast:
Hilchot Tochain, Part 2	show hide	Hilchot Shabbat II	Rabbi Shimon Isaacson
Rabbi Shimon Isaacson continues his explanation of the laws of Tochein, grinding of food, on Shabbos. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Halacha, Hilchot Shabbat, Shabbat Class: Hilchot Shabbat II Class Number: 16 Time: 54:11 Available in: streaming video, ipod video, video podcast, mp3 audio & audio podcast Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast:
Conclusion of Borer, Beginning of Tochain	show hide	Hilchot Shabbat II	Rabbi Shimon Isaacson
Rabbi Shimon Isaacson finishes his discussion of the laws of Borer on Shabbat, and begins to introduce the melacha of Tochein, grinding. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Halacha, Hilchot Shabbat, Shabbat Class: Hilchot Shabbat II Class Number: 15 Time: 53:27 Available in: streaming video, ipod video, video podcast, mp3 audio & audio podcast Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast:
Common Borer Questions	show hide	Hilchot Shabbat II	Rabbi Shimon Isaacson
Rabbi Isaacson continues to delve into different aspects of the melacha of Borer, defines what a Halacha calls a 'kli' and what Halacha calls a 'yad', and discusses common Borer questions. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Halacha, Hilchot Shabbat, Shabbat Class: Hilchot Shabbat II Class Number: 14 Time: 55:45 Available in: streaming video, ipod video, video podcast, mp3 audio & audio podcast Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast:
The Right Start to Your Day	show hide	Practical Judaism	Rabbi Ari Jacobson
Rabbi Ari Jacobson begins his course of basic Halacha, starting from the perspectives and actions which should dominate one's morning routine, continuing through the steps involved in preparing for the day. Based on the Kitzur Shulchan Aruch, this class gives a basic yet comprehensive outlook on the halachot of the morning. Included in this class are a discussion on cultivating awareness of G-d, the true definition of a Kiddush Hashem, and the difference between normative Halacha, and the practices known as a middas Chassidus. Topics: Halacha, Jewish Fundamentals Class: Practical Judaism Class Number: 1 Time: 45:14 Available in: streaming video, ipod video, video podcast, mp3 audio & audio podcast Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast:
Borer While Eating	show hide	Hilchot Shabbat II	Rabbi Shimon Isaacson
In this Hilchot Shabbat class, Rabbi Isaacson discusses the heter of separating food while one is eating, such as separating watermelon pits or fish bones. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Halacha, Hilchot Shabbat, Shabbat Class: Hilchot Shabbat II Class Number: 13 Time: 52:56 Available in: streaming video, ipod video, video podcast, mp3 audio & audio podcast Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast:
Use of Filters	show hide	Hilchot Shabbat II	Rabbi Shimon Isaacson
In this class on Hilchot Shabbat, Rabbi Shimon Isaacson continues his discussion of the laws of Borer on Shabbat, this week discussing the use of water filters on Shabbot, squeezing liquid out of cans, and peeling vegetables. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Halacha, Hilchot Shabbat, Shabbat Class: Hilchot Shabbat II Class Number: 12 Time: 53:56 Available in: streaming video, ipod video, video podcast, mp3 audio & audio podcast Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast:
Borer, Part 3	show hide	Hilchot Shabbat II	Rabbi Shimon Isaacson
In this class on Hilchot Shabbat, Rabbi Shimon Isaacson analyzes the qualifications of a mixture, and examines the halacha when one has two different species of food items. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Halacha, Hilchot Shabbat, Shabbat Class: Hilchot Shabbat II Class Number: 11 Time: 54:09 Available in: streaming video, ipod video, video podcast, mp3 audio & audio podcast Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast:
Borer, Part 2	show hide	Hilchot Shabbat II	Rabbi Shimon Isaacson
In this class on Hilchot Shabbat, Rabbi Shimon Isaacson defines the basic parameters of sorting, and defines what constitutes a mixture. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Halacha, Hilchot Shabbat Class: Hilchot Shabbat II Class Number: 10 Time: 53:35 Available in: streaming video, ipod video, video podcast, mp3 audio & audio podcast Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast:
Borer, Part 1	show hide	Hilchot Shabbat II	Rabbi Shimon Isaacson
Rabbi Shimon Isaacson introduces the melachot of winnowing and selecting. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Halacha, Hilchot Shabbat Class: Hilchot Shabbat II Class Number: 9 Time: 53:01 Available in: streaming video, ipod video, video podcast, mp3 audio & audio podcast Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast:
Melachot With A Purpose	show hide	Hilchot Shabbat II	Rabbi Shimon Isaacson
In his class on Hilchot Shabbat, Rabbi Shimon Isaacson explains what "Al M'nat" melachot are. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Halacha, Hilchot Shabbat, Shabbat Class: Hilchot Shabbat II Class Number: 8 Time: 55:12 Available in: streaming video, ipod video, video podcast, mp3 audio & audio podcast Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast:
Practical Halachot of Gozez	show hide	Hilchot Shabbat II	Rabbi Shimon Isaacson
Rabbi Shimon Isaacson examines the practical aspects of the melacha of Gozez, including combing hair on Shabbat. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Halacha, Hilchot Shabbat, Shabbat Class: Hilchot Shabbat II Class Number: 7 Time: 54:53 Available in: streaming video, ipod video, video podcast, mp3 audio & audio podcast Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast:
Mikvah on Shabbat	show hide	Hilchot Shabbat II	Rabbi Shimon Isaacson
Rabbi Shimon Isaacson explains the laws of a woman who forgot to cut her nails before going to the mikvah on Friday night. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Halacha, Hilchot Shabbat, Shabbat Class: Hilchot Shabbat II Class Number: 6 Time: 52:35 Available in: streaming video, ipod video, video podcast, mp3 audio & audio podcast Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast:
Gozez	show hide	Hilchot Shabbat II	Rabbi Shimon Isaacson
Rabbi Shimon Isaacson continues the explanation of "melacha sh'eino tzricha legufah", and how it applies to the melacha of "Gozez" and the prohibition of cutting fingernails on Shabbat. This class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod formats. Topics: Halacha, Hilchot Shabbat, Shabbat Class: Hilchot Shabbat II Class Number: 5 Time: 53:53 Available in: streaming video, ipod video, video podcast, mp3 audio & audio podcast Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast:
The Nature of Toldos, Part 2	show hide	Hilchot Shabbat II	Rabbi Shimon Isaacson
Rabbi Shimon Isaacson continues with an analysis of whether a Toldah is an expansion of the Av or a new creation. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod formats. Topics: Halacha, Hilchot Shabbat, Shabbat Class: Hilchot Shabbat II Class Number: 4 Time: 56:27 Available in: streaming video, ipod video, video podcast, mp3 audio & audio podcast Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast:
The Nature of Toldos Melacha	show hide	Hilchot Shabbat II	Rabbi Shimon Isaacson
Rabbi Shimon Isaacson focuses on the nature of Toldos Melacha. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod formats. Topics: Halacha, Hilchot Shabbat, Shabbat Class: Hilchot Shabbat II Class Number: 3 Time: 54:02 Available in: streaming video, ipod video, video podcast, mp3 audio & audio podcast Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast:
Introduction to Toldos Melacha	show hide	Hilchot Shabbat II	Rabbi Shimon Isaacson
Rabbi Shimon Isaacson continues the introduction to Avos and Toldos, and introduces the critical concept of 'melechet machshevet.' This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod formats. Topics: Halacha, Hilchot Shabbat, Shabbat Class: Hilchot Shabbat II Class Number: 2 Time: 52:34 Available in: streaming video, ipod video, video podcast, mp3 audio & audio podcast Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast:
Davening With a Shtender	show hide	Intermediate Gemara: Masechet Brachot II	Rabbi Moshe N. Reichman
Rabbi Moshe N. Reichman examines the halacha that states that one must not have an object between himself and the wall while davening. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod formats. Topics: Gemara, Brachot, Halacha Class: Intermediate Gemara: Masechet Brachot II Class Number: 3 Time: 56:40 Available in: streaming video, ipod video, video podcast, mp3 audio & audio podcast Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast:
Introduction to Avot Melachot	show hide	Hilchot Shabbat II	Rabbi Shimon Isaacson
Rabbi Shimon Isaacson explores whether the Avot Melachot are learned out only from the building of the Mishkan, or also from Avodat HaKorbanot. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod formats. Topics: Halacha, Hilchot Shabbat, Shabbat Class: Hilchot Shabbat II Class Number: 1 Time: 59:08 Available in: streaming video, ipod video, video podcast, mp3 audio & audio podcast Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast:
Final Halachot of Havdala	show hide	Hilchot Shabbat	Rabbi Shimon Isaacson
Rabbi Shimon Isaacson explains the halachot of eating before Havdala, the fire, the besamim, and the Melave Malka. This class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Halacha, Hilchot Shabbat, Shabbat Class: Hilchot Shabbat Class Number: 17 Time: 55:49 Available in: streaming video, ipod video, video podcast, mp3 audio & audio podcast Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast:
Obligation for Separation	show hide	Hilchot Shabbat	Rabbi Shimon Isaacson
Rabbi Shimon Isaacson discusses the nature of the three day obligation of Havdala, and the laws of Havdala as applied to an 'onen'. This class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Halacha, Hilchot Shabbat, Shabbat Class: Hilchot Shabbat Class Number: 16 Time: 53:59 Available in: streaming video, ipod video, video podcast, mp3 audio & audio podcast Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast:
Times for Havdala	show hide	Hilchot Shabbat	Rabbi Shimon Isaacson
Rabbi Shimon Isaacson examines the latest time to make Havdala and the implications for an 'onen'. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Halacha, Hilchot Shabbat, Shabbat Class: Hilchot Shabbat Class Number: 15 Time: 59:57 Available in: streaming video, ipod video, video podcast, mp3 audio & audio podcast Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast:
Havdalah	show hide	Hilchot Shabbat	Rabbi Shimon Isaacson
Rabbi Shimon Isaacson analyzes whether Havdalah is a Torah mitzva of a Rabbinic mitzva, and the nature of a woman's obligation in Havdalah. This class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Halacha, Hilchot Shabbat, Shabbat Class: Hilchot Shabbat Class Number: 14 Time: 55:45 Available in: streaming video, ipod video, video podcast, mp3 audio & audio podcast Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast:
Seudah Shlishit	show hide	Hilchot Shabbat	Rabbi Shimon Isaacson
Rabbi Shimon Isaacson explains how Seudah Shlishit differs from the other two meals with regards to the content of the meal, and to someone who forgot the Shabbat insert in benching. This class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Halacha, Hilchot Shabbat, Shabbat Class: Hilchot Shabbat Class Number: 13 Time: 55:56 Available in: streaming video, ipod video, video podcast, mp3 audio & audio podcast Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast:
Obligation for Three Meals	show hide	Hilchot Shabbat	Rabbi Shimon Isaacson
In his teaching of Hilchot Shabbat, Rabbi Shimon Isaacson analyzes the two sources for the obligation to have three meals on Shabbat. This class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Halacha, Hilchot Shabbat, Shabbat Class: Hilchot Shabbat Class Number: 12 Time: 54:39 Available in: streaming video, ipod video, video podcast, mp3 audio & audio podcast Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast:
Seudat Shabbat	show hide	Hilchot Shabbat	Rabbi Shimon Isaacson
Rabbi Shimon Isaacson concludes the discussion of the mitzva of Lechem Mishna, and moves on to the mitzva of having three meals on Shabbat. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Halacha, Hilchot Shabbat, Shabbat Class: Hilchot Shabbat Class Number: 11 Time: 54:05 Available in: streaming video, ipod video, video podcast, mp3 audio & audio podcast Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast:
Intro to Lechem Mishna	show hide	Hilchot Shabbat	Rabbi Shimon Isaacson
Rabbi Shimon Isaacson discusses the obligation to cover the Challah during the recitation of Kiddush, whether Lechem Mishna is a Torah or Rabbinic obligation, and whether Lechem Mishna involves taking two loaves or cutting two loaves. This class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Halacha, Hilchot Shabbat, Shabbat Class: Hilchot Shabbat Class Number: 10 Time: 53:36 Available in: streaming video, ipod video, video podcast, mp3 audio & audio podcast Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast: