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Hakham Ratson Arussi discusses the prohibition of receiving monetary compensation for teaching Torah and its application in modern times, contrasting Maimoni...

Rabbi Joseph Dweck addresses various questions from the Jewish community during a Q&A session, touching on topics like engaging with Haredim, understanding m...

Miriam Zami Edeson delves into rabbinic interpretations of the Korach narrative, emphasizing the intricate role of Midrashim in understanding biblical texts....

Rabbi Shlomo Brody discusses the complex halakhic considerations surrounding praying for the terminally ill, weighing traditional Jewish values like the sanc...

Ethan Marcus delves into the history of the Sephardic Chief Rabbis of America, focusing on the progress and challenges faced by Jewish leaders in unifying th...

Jackson Gardner delves into the life and philosophy of Yehuda Halevi, emphasizing that his work, notably the 'Kuzari', is not anti-science but rather critiqu...

Ethan Marcus explores the influential yet underrecognized contributions of Sephardic rabbis, Rabbi Dr. Nissim J. Ovadia and Rabbi Dr. Isaac Alcalay, to Ameri...

Dr. Aryeh Tapper explores Rabbi Ben Zion Uziel's interpretative approach to Kabbalistic literature through the framework set by Rabbeinu Nissim of Gerona (th...

Dr. Aryeh Tepper delivers a detailed lecture on 'Hegyonei Uziel,' a significant yet overlooked work by Rabbi Ben Zion Meir Ḥai Uziel, focusing on Jewish thou...

Freddie Grunsfeld presents the concluding part of a series on the Mishkan, focusing on its intricate design and spiritual significance in Jewish tradition. T...

Freddie Grunsfeld explores the symbolic and covenantal meanings of the Mishkan and the Korbanot, comparing them to the revelation at Sinai. He argues that th...

Freddie Grunsfeld delves into the purpose and construction of the Mishkan and its relationship with Qorbanot, exploring different scholarly and historical pe...

Rabbi Yosie Levine delves into the life and controversies surrounding Hakham Tsevi Ashkenazi, a prominent rabbinic figure bridging Ashkenazi and Sephardic Je...

Rabbi Dweck addresses various questions posed by the Jewish community, discussing topics such as framing suffering in one's relationship with God, and unders...

Rabbi Raphael Zarum explores the historicity of the Bible, examining whether it holds as a historical and divine text. He differentiates between studying the...

Israel Mizrahi explores the transformative role of Hebrew printing in shaping Jewish scholarship and culture, highlighting its impact from the printing press...

Rabbi Joseph Dweck addresses a wide range of audience questions covering topics such as the structure of the Amidah, the interpretation of Midrashim, and the...

Jackson Gardner explores the monumental influence of Saadia Gaon on Andalusian Sephardic Judaism and his parallels with later thinkers like Maimonides. By ex...

Rabbi Chaim Eisen explores the concept of Gan Eden across multiple Jewish texts, highlighting the divergence between its descriptions in the Tanakh and inter...

Rabbi Yossi Azose explores the origins and reasons behind the practice of lighting Chanukah candles in synagogues (Bet Knesset) and whether a blessing (berak...

Rabbi Yitzhak Berdugo delves into the debate around visiting gravesites for prayer, discussing whether it is permissible or even desirable according to Jewis...

Rabbi Joseph Dweck addresses a wide range of halakhic questions from the interpretation of extraterrestrial life in relation to Judaism to complex halakhic i...

Rabbi Eli Feder and Rabbi Aharon Zimmer discuss the intersection of Torah and science, emphasizing how modern scientific concepts like fine-tuning can enhanc...

Rabbi Joseph Dweck addresses questions on various religious topics, including the influence of society on personal beliefs and the theological need for mirac...

Rabbi Joseph Dweck explores the fundamental relationship between halakha (Jewish law) and the covenant (berit) made between God and the Jewish people, emphas...

Rabbi Joseph Dweck discusses the limitations of reason and the significance of inductive reasoning in understanding metaphysical concepts such as consciousne...

Ohad Fedida discusses the conflicts that arise when Western values clash with Torah principles, examining historical, cultural, and moral contexts to propose...

The episode delves into the complexities of Maimonides' "Guide to the Perplexed," focusing on its philosophical and theological insights in relation to Jewis...

Rabbi Joshua Berdugo explores the often overlooked legacy of Rabbi David HaNagid, grandson of the Rambam, highlighting his contributions to Jewish thought an...

Joey Faur reflects on his IDF reserve duty during the October 7th operation, sharing insights on Jewish unity and faith amidst conflict. He emphasizes the si...

Rabbi Dweck provides solutions to various questions, from maintaining focus during prayer to understanding the significance of different Torah scripts. He al...

Rabbi Ilan Acoca delves into the intricacies of tzedakah (charity) laws, drawing extensively from the Mishneh Torah and emphasizing the ethical and practical...

Rabbi Ilan Acoca delves into the heated historical controversy surrounding machine-made matzah, highlighting its impact on both Ashkenazi and Sephardic commu...

Rabbi Joseph Dweck engages in a comprehensive Q&A, addressing diverse topics such as academic biblical criticism, karet, and the role of Hashem in daily life...

Rabbi Yonatan Halevy discusses the personality traits of a Poseq (Jewish legal decisor) in this second part of the series. The text emphasizes the importance...

Rabbi Ilan Acoca discusses the use of electricity on Yom Tov. The content mentions the website of The Habura which is an online Bet Midrash focusing on Torah...

Rabbi Yonatan Halevy discusses the personality traits of a Poseq (Jewish legal decisor) in a scholarly manner on a platform affiliated with the S&P Sephardi ...

Rabbi Elia Benamozegh, a prominent scholar of Italian Jewry, wrote a scientific and Kabbalistic commentary called "Em LaMiqra" on the book of Leviticus. This...

Rabbi Shnayor Burton discusses the differing views of Rambam (Maimonides) and Shomer Emunim on the inception of the universe. Rambam argues that the universe...

In this video by Rabbi Shmuel Phillips, he discusses the differences between Sephardi and Ashkenazi Talmudic methodologies. He highlights that Sephardi metho...

In this video, Rabbi Shmuel Phillips discusses the differences between Sepharadi and Ashkenazi Talmudic methodologies. He explains that Sepharadi Jews tend t...

Rabbi Hayyim Angel explores the concept of the chosen people in relation to Western values. He argues that while the idea of being chosen is foundational in ...

In this video, Rabbi Joseph Dweck discusses the second part of the Shemona Peraqim of HaRambam. He provides insights into the teachings of the Rambam, focusi...

The Shemona Peraqim of HaRambam, discussed by Rabbi Joseph Dweck, is a topic of conversation within the S&P Sephardi Community of the UK. The community, alon...

This article provides information about Rabbi Steven Dansky, the Rabbi of Cranbrook Synagogue, who is known for his focus on the interplay between traditiona...

In this article, Rabbi Daniel Bouskila examines the tension between Jewish law (Halakha) and Jewish philosophy (Hashkafa) in relation to the celebration of H...

In this text by Rabbi Yitzhak Berdugo, he discusses the importance of Torah study (Talmud Torah) over physical combat. He emphasizes that while physical comb...

In this video, Rabbi Ilan Acoca discusses the topic of musical instruments on Shabbat. He explains that there is a debate among Jewish scholars regarding whe...

In this text, Rabbi Yitzhak Berdugo discusses the significance of Thanksgiving and the culinary tradition of cooking turkeys. He emphasizes the importance of...

Dayan Ofer Livnat discusses the different approaches to Tehillim (Psalms). He explains that some approach the book as a collection of individual poems and so...