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Preparing for the Amida	show hide	Practical Judaism II: Basics of Jewish Law and Custom	11	Rabbi Ari Jacobson
In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Ari Jacobson discusses the prayers and preparation done before the Shemoneh Esrei, otherwise known as the Amida. The class, based on the Kitzur Shulchan Aruch, includes the individual as well as the shaliach tzibur's preparations. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Halacha, Jewish Fundamentals Class: Practical Judaism II: Basics of Jewish Law and Custom Class Number: 11 of 10 Time: 37:10 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Reciting the Shema Prayer	show hide	Practical Judaism II: Basics of Jewish Law and Custom	10	Rabbi Ari Jacobson
In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Ari Jacobson learns the details of reciting the Shema prayer. Topics: Halacha, Jewish Fundamentals Class: Practical Judaism II: Basics of Jewish Law and Custom Class Number: 10 of 10 Time: 45:58 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
The Halachot of Shema	show hide	Practical Judaism II: Basics of Jewish Law and Custom	8	Rabbi Ari Jacobson
In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Ari Jacobson learns the halachot regarding reciting and interrupting the Shema prayer. Topics: Halacha, Jewish Fundamentals, Prayer Class: Practical Judaism II: Basics of Jewish Law and Custom Class Number: 8 of 10 Time: 38:49 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Responding During Davening	show hide	Practical Judaism II: Basics of Jewish Law and Custom	7	Rabbi Ari Jacobson
In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Ari Jacobson learns the halachot of when one is allowed to respond to the chazzan, while davening. Topics: Halacha, Jewish Fundamentals Class: Practical Judaism II: Basics of Jewish Law and Custom Class Number: 7 of 10 Time: 39:25 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
The Role of a Chazzan	show hide	Practical Judaism II: Basics of Jewish Law and Custom	6	Rabbi Ari Jacobson
In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Ari Jacobson teaches the halachot pertaining to the role of a chazzan, one who leads a congregation in prayer. taken from the Kitzur Shulchan Aruch, these halachot explain the purpose of having a chazzan. Topics: Halacha, Jewish Fundamentals, Prayer Class: Practical Judaism II: Basics of Jewish Law and Custom Class Number: 6 of 10 Time: 12:53 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
The Mitzvah of Sefiras HaOmer	show hide	Jewish Calendar I (Elul and Rosh Hashana)		Rabbi Ari Jacobson
In this shiur (Torah class),Rabbi Ari Jacobson presents an overview of the mitzva of Sefirat Haomer. Rabbi Jacobson explains the meaning of the mitzva and presents an overview of its related halachot. Topics: Halacha, Jewish Fundamentals, Sefirat HaOmer Class: Jewish Calendar I (Elul and Rosh Hashana) Time: 48:49 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Davening with a Minyan	show hide	Practical Judaism II: Basics of Jewish Law and Custom	5	Rabbi Ari Jacobson
In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Ari Jacobson continues learning the topic of a minyan, from the Sefer Kitzur Shulchan Aruch. The class discusses the halachot of who exactly can be counted for a minyan, and which prayers need a minyan to be recited. Topics: Halacha, Jewish Fundamentals, Prayer Class: Practical Judaism II: Basics of Jewish Law and Custom Class Number: 5 of 10 Time: 37:54 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Minyan for Kaddish and Kedusha	show hide	Practical Judaism II: Basics of Jewish Law and Custom	4	Rabbi Ari Jacobson
In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Ari Jacobson discusses the requirements for a minyan while reciting kaddish and kedusha. Topics: Halacha, Jewish Fundamentals Class: Practical Judaism II: Basics of Jewish Law and Custom Class Number: 4 of 10 Time: 39:11 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Catching Up with the Tzibur	show hide	Practical Judaism II: Basics of Jewish Law and Custom	3	Rabbi Ari Jacobson
In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Ari Jacobson reviews the halachot from the Kitzur Shulchan Aruch regarding which tefillot (prayers) can be skipped when one comes to shul late and needs to catch up with the congregation. Topics: Halacha, Jewish Fundamentals, Prayer Class: Practical Judaism II: Basics of Jewish Law and Custom Class Number: 3 of 10 Time: 46:28 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Mizmor L'Todah	show hide	Practical Judaism II: Basics of Jewish Law and Custom	2	Rabbi Ari Jacobson
In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Ari Jacobson discusses the short prayer of Mizmor L'Todah. Mizmor L'Todah is a prayer of thanks to G-d, which is recited daily. Rabbi Jacobson discusses the various times one is obligated to formally thank G-d for personal salvation. Topics: Halacha, Jewish Fundamentals, Prayer Class: Practical Judaism II: Basics of Jewish Law and Custom Class Number: 2 of 10 Time: 47:26 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Pseukei D'Zimra	show hide	Practical Judaism II: Basics of Jewish Law and Custom	1	Rabbi Ari Jacobson
In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Ari Jacobson continues learning the halachot (laws) from the Sefer Kitzur Shulachan Aruch. In this class he discusses the halachot of davening pesukei d'zimra. Topics: Halacha, Jewish Fundamentals Class: Practical Judaism II: Basics of Jewish Law and Custom Class Number: 1 of 10 Time: 43:36 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Proper Use of a Synagogue	show hide	Practical Judaism	15	Rabbi Ari Jacobson
In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Ari Jacobson goes through the halachot (laws)in the Kitzur Shulchan Aruch concerning the proper use of a shul (synagogue). Topics: Halacha, Jewish Fundamentals Class: Practical Judaism Class Number: 15 of 15 Time: 36:12 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Respect for a Synagogue	show hide	Practical Judaism	14	Rabbi Ari Jacobson
In this shuir (Torah class), Rabbi Ari Jacobson learns the halachot (laws) concerning proper behavior in a shul (synagogue). Topics: Halacha, Jewish Fundamentals Class: Practical Judaism Class Number: 14 of 15 Time: 43:14 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Proper Prayer	show hide	Practical Judaism	13	Rabbi Ari Jacobson
In this shiur (class), Rabbi Ari Jacobson presents the halachot (laws) regarding actions before and during the daily prayers. Based on the Kitzur Shulcha Aruch, this class provides a clear framework for our approach to praying before G-d. Topics: Halacha, Jewish Fundamentals, Prayer Class: Practical Judaism Class Number: 13 of 15 Time: 43:37 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Sewing Science: Tofer/Korei'a Demonstrations part 3	show hide	Shabbat Scenarios	9	Rabbi Shimon Isaacson
In this Torah shiur (class) on the practical applications of Hilchot Shabbat, Rabbi Shimon Isaacson discusses more practical examples of  the Melacha (prohibited activity) of Korei'a (tearing), the flip-side of the Melacha of Tofer (sewing). This class utilizes actual items that one may want to tear on Shabbat for a constructive purpose, and discusses permitted and prohibited methods of doing so.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Halacha, Hilchot Shabbat, Jewish Fundamentals, Shabbat Class: Shabbat Scenarios Class Number: 9 of 25 Time: 17:42 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Eating Before Davening	show hide	Practical Judaism	12	Rabbi Ari Jacobson
In this shiur (class), Rabbi Ari Jacobson discusses the prohibition of eating before davening. This class includes the pertinent Halachot concerning Shabbat and women. Topics: Halacha, Jewish Fundamentals Class: Practical Judaism Class Number: 12 of 15 Time: 39:25 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Blessings of the Morning	show hide	Practical Judaism	11	Rabbi Ari Jacobson
In this shiur (class), Rabbi Ari Jacobson continues with the Kitzur Shulchan Aruch's halachot of saying Birchot HaShachar, the blssings meant specifically for the morning. Topics: Brachot, Halacha, Jewish Fundamentals Class: Practical Judaism Class Number: 11 of 15 Time: 41:10 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Birchat HaTorah	show hide	Practical Judaism	10	Rabbi Ari Jacobson
In this shiur (class), Rabbi Ari Jacobson learns the Halachot (laws) pertaining to Birchat HaTorah (blessings of the Torah). while mainly learning from the Kitzur Shulchan Aruch, Rabbi Jacobson provides additional sources and explanations of this area. Topics: Halacha, Jewish Fundamentals Class: Practical Judaism Class Number: 10 of 15 Time: 45:41 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Reciting Amen	show hide	Practical Judaism	9	Rabbi Ari Jacobson
In this shiur (class), Rabbi Ari Jacobson discusses the halachot (Jewish laws) of answering Amen upon hearing a bracha (blessing). Based on the Kitzur Shulchan Aruch, this class provides a comprehensive yet basic understanding of the laws regarding brachot and answering Amen. Topics: Brachot, Halacha, Jewish Fundamentals Class: Practical Judaism Class Number: 9 of 15 Time: 46:40 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
One Hundred Brachot	show hide	Practical Judaism	8	Rabbi Ari Jacobson
Rabbi Jacobson discusses the halacha of completing one hundred brachot a day. Additionally, he explains the halacha of safek brachot l'hakel, what one should do when in doubt of making a bracha. Topics: Halacha, Jewish Fundamentals Class: Practical Judaism Class Number: 8 of 15 Time: 43:39 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
The Treatment of G-d's Names	show hide	Practical Judaism	7	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 of 15 Time: 58:08 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Respecting G-d	show hide	Practical Judaism	6	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 of 15 Time: 43:48 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Preparing Oneself for G-d	show hide	Practical Judaism	5	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 of 15 Time: 50:37 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Covering One's Head	show hide	Practical Judaism	4	Rabbi Ari Jacobson
Rabbi Jacobson discusses the Kitzur Shulchan Aruch's statement of the necessity of a man wearing a head covering at all times. Reviewing the issue from the times of the Gemara until the present day, Rabbi Jacobson provides a complete overview of the "yarmulka". Topics: Jewish Fundamentals Class: Practical Judaism Class Number: 4 of 15 Time: 30:29 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
In the Ways of Gentiles	show hide	Practical Judaism	3	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 of 15 Time: 45:02 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Washing Hands upon Awakening	show hide	Practical Judaism	2	Rabbi Ari Jacobson
Rabbi Jacobson discusses netilat yedaim, washing hands upon awakening in the morning. Topics: Jewish Fundamentals Class: Practical Judaism Class Number: 2 of 15 Time: 45:09 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
The Right Start to Your Day	show hide	Practical Judaism	1	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 of 15 Time: 45:14 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)