Jewish Fundamentals
The classes listed here will explore the fundamentals of Jewish observance, such as how to pray, keep kosher, put on tefillin, and observe Shabbos among other topics. These classes are suitable for people with limited Jewish background or for those wanting a better understanding of the fundamentals of Jewish observance.
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| Blessings of the Morning |
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Rabbi Ari Jacobson |
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| Birchat HaTorah |
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10 |
Rabbi Ari Jacobson |
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| Reciting Amen |
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Rabbi Ari Jacobson |
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| One Hundred Brachot |
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Rabbi Ari Jacobson |
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| The Treatment of G-d's Names |
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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). |
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Topics: Halacha, Jewish Fundamentals
Class: Practical Judaism
Class Number: 7
Time: 58:08
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| Respecting G-d |
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Rabbi Ari Jacobson |
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| Preparing Oneself for G-d |
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Rabbi Ari Jacobson |
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| Covering One's Head |
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Rabbi Ari Jacobson |
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| In the Ways of Gentiles |
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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. |
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Topics: Halacha, Jewish Fundamentals
Class: Practical Judaism
Class Number: 3
Time: 45:02
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| Washing Hands upon Awakening |
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Rabbi Ari Jacobson |
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| The Right Start to Your Day |
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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. |
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Topics: Halacha, Jewish Fundamentals
Class: Practical Judaism
Class Number: 1
Time: 45:14
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