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The Mitzvah of Tochacha	show hide	Contemporary Halacha	1	Rabbi Michael Taubes
In this shiur (class), Rabbi Michael Taubes discusses the often misunderstood mitzvah of Tochacha- rebuke. Rabbi Taubes defines the mitzvah and then explains various Gemaras which explain the parameters of the mitzvah. Topics: Bein Adam LeChavero, Halacha Class: Contemporary Halacha Class Number: 1 of 17 Time: 46:13 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
The Halachot of an Onan	show hide	Contemporary Halacha	2	Rabbi Michael Taubes
In this shiur (class), Rabbi Michael Taubes discusses the various halachot of an Onan, one whose close relative has passed away and is still not buried. Rabbi Taubes provides a clear and comprehensive overview of the halachot, complete with modern day cases. Topics: Halacha, Mourning Class: Contemporary Halacha Class Number: 2 of 17 Time: 46:09 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
The Three Meals of Shabbat	show hide	Contemporary Halacha	3	Rabbi Michael Taubes
In this shiur (class), Rabbi Michael Taubes explains the various halachot of the three meals we eat on Shabbat. This class provides the background as well as current halachik scenarios concerning the Shabbat meals. Topics: Halacha, Hilchot Shabbat, Shabbat Class: Contemporary Halacha Class Number: 3 of 17 Time: 52:38 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Embarrasing Others	show hide	Contemporary Halacha	4	Rabbi Michael Taubes
In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Michael Taubes discusses the halachot (laws)of how far one must go in order not to embarrass another person. Topics: Halacha Class: Contemporary Halacha Class Number: 4 of 17 Time: 45:14 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Responsibility Towards Others	show hide	Contemporary Halacha	5	Rabbi Michael Taubes
In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Michael Taubes explores the fascinating halachik concept of areivut, responsibility towards others, in regards to mitzvot. Topics: Halacha Class: Contemporary Halacha Class Number: 5 of 17 Time: 57:10 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Jewish Names	show hide	Contemporary Halacha	6	Rabbi Michael Taubes
In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Michael Taubes discusses the topic of using a non-Jewish name. This fascinating shiur provides a halchik understanding of common practice. Topics: Halacha Class: Contemporary Halacha Class Number: 6 of 17 Time: 48:04 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Baruch Shem Kavod Malchuso	show hide	Contemporary Halacha	7	Rabbi Michael Taubes
In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Michael Taubes discusses the fascinating halachik concept of reciting baruch shem kavod malchuso l'olam vaed. This phrase is generally recited after on says Shema as well as after one accidentally begins reciting an unnecessary bracha (blessing). This class focuses on the latter instance, providing an indepth understanding as well as the halchot concerning the phrase. Topics: Brachot, Halacha Class: Contemporary Halacha Class Number: 7 of 17 Time: 43:18 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
The Names of G-d	show hide	Contemporary Halacha	8	Rabbi Michael Taubes
In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Michael Taubes discusses the various names of G-d and when it is appropriate to recite each one. Topics: Halacha Class: Contemporary Halacha Class Number: 8 of 17 Time: 49:42 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
The Fast of the Firstborns	show hide	Contemporary Halacha	9	Rabbi Michael Taubes
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. Topics: Fast Days, Halacha Class: Contemporary Halacha Class Number: 9 of 17 Time: 38:56 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
The Halchik Obligation of Krias HaTorah	show hide	Contemporary Halacha	10	Rabbi Michael Taubes
In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Michael Taubes presents the halachik obligation of listening to the Torah reading on Shabbat. Topics: Halacha Class: Contemporary Halacha Class Number: 10 of 17 Time: 49:43 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Thirty Days before Pesach	show hide	Contemporary Halacha	11	Rabbi Michael Taubes
In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Michael Taubes discusses the practice of beginning to learn the halachot of Pesach thirty days before the holiday. Rabbi Taubes discusses whether it is an halchik obligation or a recommended measure, and goes through the various sources involving this concept. Topics: Class: Contemporary Halacha Class Number: 11 of 17 Time: 45:08 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Writing on Shabbat	show hide	Contemporary Halacha	12	Rabbi Michael Taubes
In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Michael Taubes explains the halachik nature of writing on Shabbat. Topics: Halacha, Shabbat Class: Contemporary Halacha Class Number: 12 of 17 Time: 49:06 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Adding to Shabbat	show hide	Contemporary Halacha	13	Rabbi Michael Taubes
In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Michael Taubes discusses the concept of adding time to the beginning and end of Shabbat. He also discusses this idea in terms of Yom Tov and explains the differences. Topics: Halacha Class: Contemporary Halacha Class Number: 13 of 17 Time: 46:17 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
The Mitzvah of Talmud Torah	show hide	Contemporary Halacha	14	Rabbi Michael Taubes
In honor of the upcoming holiday of Shavuot, in this shiur (Torah class) Rabbi Michael Taubes explores the commandment of learning Torah. Rabbi Taubes explains the source of the mitzvah and discuusses the practical applications. Topics: Halacha, Holidays, Shavuot Class: Contemporary Halacha Class Number: 14 of 17 Time: 45:08 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Shabbat Kiddush	show hide	Contemporary Halacha	15	Rabbi Michael Taubes
In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Michael Taubes analyzes the halachic essence of kiddush on Shabbat, both during the night and day. Topics: Halacha, Shabbat Class: Contemporary Halacha Class Number: 15 of 17 Time: 53:21 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Property Damages	show hide	Contemporary Halacha	16	Rabbi Michael Taubes
In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Michael Taubes discusses the underlying halachik reasons for the prohibition of damaging someone's property. Topics: Halacha Class: Contemporary Halacha Class Number: 16 of 17 Time: 49:46 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Meat and Fish	show hide	Contemporary Halacha	18	Rabbi Michael Taubes
In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Michael Taubes discusses the idea of not eating meat together with fish. Based on a vague Gemara, Rabbi Taubes delves into this topic , with practical as well as underlying understandings. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Halacha Class: Contemporary Halacha Class Number: 18 of 17 Time: 37:10 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)