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The Habura headphones Is Praying at Gravesites a Grave Mistake? - Rabbi Yitzhak Berdugo 6 Nov
Rabbi Yitzhak Berdugo delves into the debate around visiting gravesites for prayer, discussing whether it is permissible or even desirable according to Jewis...
6 Nov
The Habura headphones Q&A with Rabbi Dweck - LED on Shabbat, Kashrut, and Eruv Tavshilin (October 2024) 31 Oct
Rabbi Joseph Dweck addresses a wide range of halakhic questions from the interpretation of extraterrestrial life in relation to Judaism to complex halakhic i...
31 Oct
The Habura headphones Why Science Matters - Rabbi Feder and Rabbi Zimmer (Interviewed by Sina Kahen) 30 Sep
Rabbi Eli Feder and Rabbi Aharon Zimmer discuss the intersection of Torah and science, emphasizing how modern scientific concepts like fine-tuning can enhanc...
30 Sep
The Habura headphones Q&A with Rabbi Dweck | September 2024 26 Sep
Rabbi Joseph Dweck addresses questions on various religious topics, including the influence of society on personal beliefs and the theological need for mirac...
26 Sep
The Habura headphones Halakha: Action with Purpose - Rabbi Joseph Dweck 3 Sep
Rabbi Joseph Dweck explores the fundamental relationship between halakha (Jewish law) and the covenant (berit) made between God and the Jewish people, emphas...
3 Sep
The Habura headphones The Edge of Reason - Rabbi Joseph Dweck 1 Jul
Rabbi Joseph Dweck discusses the limitations of reason and the significance of inductive reasoning in understanding metaphysical concepts such as consciousne...
1 Jul
The Habura headphones When Torah Principles Confront Western Sensibilities - Ohad Fedida 16 Jun
Ohad Fedida discusses the conflicts that arise when Western values clash with Torah principles, examining historical, cultural, and moral contexts to propose...
16 Jun
The Habura headphones A Conversation About Moreh HaNebukhim - Dr Lenn E Goodman & Eli Shaubi 10 Jun
The episode delves into the complexities of Maimonides' "Guide to the Perplexed," focusing on its philosophical and theological insights in relation to Jewis...
10 Jun
The Habura headphones HaRambam’s Grandson: The Legacy of Rabbi David HaNagid - Rabbi Joshua BerdugoHaRambam’s Grandson: The Legacy of Rabbi David HaNagid - Rabbi Joshua Berdugo 4 Jun
Rabbi Joshua Berdugo explores the often overlooked legacy of Rabbi David HaNagid, grandson of the Rambam, highlighting his contributions to Jewish thought an...
4 Jun
The Habura headphones Torah Insights: From the Battlefield in Gaza 22 May
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...
22 May
The Habura headphones Q&A with Rabbi Dweck - Eurovision, Prayer, Learning with Haredi Friends 16 May
Rabbi Dweck provides solutions to various questions, from maintaining focus during prayer to understanding the significance of different Torah scripts. He al...
16 May
The Habura headphones Revisiting ‘Charity’ (The Laws of צדקה) (Part 1) - Rabbi Ilan Acoca 7 May
Rabbi Ilan Acoca delves into the intricacies of tzedakah (charity) laws, drawing extensively from the Mishneh Torah and emphasizing the ethical and practical...
7 May
The Habura headphones The Matsa Machine Controversy - Rabbi Ilan Acoca 18 Apr
Rabbi Ilan Acoca delves into the heated historical controversy surrounding machine-made matzah, highlighting its impact on both Ashkenazi and Sephardic commu...
18 Apr
The Habura headphones Q & A (April 2024) - Rabbi Joseph Dweck 9 Apr
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...
9 Apr
The Habura headphones Personality of a Poseq (Part 2) - Rabbi Yonatan Halevy 12 Mar
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...
12 Mar
The Habura headphones Electricity on Yom Tob - Rabbi Ilan Acoca 6 Mar
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...
6 Mar
The Habura headphones Personality of a Poseq - Rabbi Yonatan Halevy 5 Mar
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 ...
5 Mar
The Habura headphones Introduction to Rabbi Benamozegh (Vayiqra in Context) - Sina Kahen 14 Feb
Rabbi Elia Benamozegh, a prominent scholar of Italian Jewry, wrote a scientific and Kabbalistic commentary called "Em LaMiqra" on the book of Leviticus. This...
14 Feb
The Habura headphones Rambam vs. Shomer Emunim on the Universe's Inception - Rabbi Shnayor Burton 30 Jan
Rabbi Shnayor Burton discusses the differing views of Rambam (Maimonides) and Shomer Emunim on the inception of the universe. Rambam argues that the universe...
30 Jan
The Habura headphones Exploring Sepharadi and Ashkenazi Talmudic Methodologies (Part 2) - Rabbi Shmuel Phillips 17 Jan
In this video by Rabbi Shmuel Phillips, he discusses the differences between Sephardi and Ashkenazi Talmudic methodologies. He highlights that Sephardi metho...
17 Jan
The Habura headphones Exploring Sepharadi and Ashkenazi Talmudic Methodologies - Rabbi Shmuel Phillips 11 Jan
In this video, Rabbi Shmuel Phillips discusses the differences between Sepharadi and Ashkenazi Talmudic methodologies. He explains that Sepharadi Jews tend t...
11 Jan
The Habura headphones The Chosen People and Western Values - Rabbi Hayyim Angel 9 Jan
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 ...
9 Jan
The Habura headphones Shemona Peraqim of HaRambam (Part 2) - Rabbi Joseph Dweck 27 Dec 2023
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...
27 Dec 2023
The Habura headphones Shemona Peraqim of HaRambam - Rabbi Joseph Dweck 20 Dec 2023
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...
20 Dec 2023
The Habura headphones Exploring Abarbanel - Rabbi Steven Danksy 14 Dec 2023
This article provides information about Rabbi Steven Dansky, the Rabbi of Cranbrook Synagogue, who is known for his focus on the interplay between traditiona...
14 Dec 2023
The Habura headphones Rav Uziel, Hanukka and the IDF: Between Halakha and Hashkafa - Rabbi Daniel Bouskila 12 Dec 2023
In this article, Rabbi Daniel Bouskila examines the tension between Jewish law (Halakha) and Jewish philosophy (Hashkafa) in relation to the celebration of H...
12 Dec 2023
The Habura headphones Talmud Torah Versus Physical Combat - Rabbi Yitzhak Berdugo 5 Dec 2023
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...
5 Dec 2023
The Habura headphones Musical Instruments on Shabbat - Rabbi Ilan Acoca 29 Nov 2023
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...
29 Nov 2023
The Habura headphones Thanksgiving and Turkeys - Rabbi Yitzhak Berdugo 23 Nov 2023
In this text, Rabbi Yitzhak Berdugo discusses the significance of Thanksgiving and the culinary tradition of cooking turkeys. He emphasizes the importance of...
23 Nov 2023
The Habura headphones The Different Approaches to Tehillim - Dayan Ofer Livnat 16 Nov 2023
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...
16 Nov 2023
The Habura headphones Shadal vs. Hakham Faur’s Approach to Oral Law - Daniel A. Klein 7 Nov 2023
In Daniel A. Klein's article, he explores the contrasting approaches to the Oral Law taken by Shadal and Hakham Faurs, two Jewish scholars. Shadal argues tha...
7 Nov 2023
The Habura headphones Dutch Jewry: Hakham Jacob Templo and the Jerusalem Temple - Baruch Lev Kelman 31 Oct 2023
In this article, Baruch Lev Kelman explores the life and teachings of Hakham Jacob Templo, a prominent figure in Dutch Jewry during the 18th century. Templo ...
31 Oct 2023
The Habura headphones Talmud Reclaimed: The Interview - Rabbi Shmuel Phillips 30 Oct 2023
In this interview, Rabbi Shmuel Phillips discusses his new book, "Talmud Reclaimed." The book explores various questions surrounding the Babylonian Talmud: W...
30 Oct 2023
The Habura headphones Insights on Jewish Identity from Teshubot of Ḥakham Ben-Tsion Abba Shaul - Rabbi Yosef Zarnighian 17 Oct 2023
Rabbi Yosef Zarnighian discusses insights on Jewish identity from the "teshubot" (responses) of Rabbi Ben-Tsion Abba Shaul. These insights focus on the impor...
17 Oct 2023
The Habura headphones Message From Our Rosh Bet Midrash in This Time of War - Rabbi Joseph Dweck 9 Oct 2023
Rabbi Joseph Dweck sends a message in light of the current war, emphasizing the importance of unity and spiritual strength during difficult times. Rabbi Stev...
9 Oct 2023
The Habura headphones Kashrut: Sepharadim & Ashkenazim - Rabbi Amrom Nemeth 21 Sep 2023
In this video, Rabbi Amrom Nemeth discusses the differences between Sephardic and Ashkenazi practices regarding kashrut (Jewish dietary laws). He explains th...
21 Sep 2023
The Habura headphones Can We Define Emet/Truth - Rabbi Isaac Sacca 14 Sep 2023
In this video, Rabbi Isaac Sacca discusses the concept of truth, or "emet," in Jewish thought. He begins by exploring different perspectives on truth, includ...
14 Sep 2023
The Habura headphones Shouldn't We All Be Haredim? - Rabbi Joseph Dweck 4 Sep 2023
In this Q&A session with Rabbi Joseph Dweck, the discussion revolves around the question of whether everyone should strive to become Haredim, or ultra-Orthod...
4 Sep 2023
The Habura headphones The Role of Targum Onqelos in Miqra Study - Daniel Osen 29 Jun 2023
The article discusses the role of Targum Onqelos in the study of the Hebrew Bible, or Miqra. Targum Onqelos is an Aramaic translation and interpretation of t...
29 Jun 2023
The Habura headphones Q&A With Rabbi Joseph Dweck 27 Jun 2023
Rabbi Joseph Dweck participated in a Q&A session where he discussed various topics related to Torah and Sephardic Jewish traditions. He emphasized the import...
27 Jun 2023
The Habura headphones Appreciating Aggada: The Andalusian Tradition and Rav Kook's Ein Ayah - Avner Yeshurun 21 Jun 2023
In "Appreciating Aggada: The Andalusian Tradition and Rav Kook's Ein Ayah", Avner Yeshurun explores the Aggada, a genre of Talmudic literature that incorpora...
21 Jun 2023
The Habura headphones The 1492 Expulsion and the Creation of Virtual Sepharad - Dr Eliezer Papo 19 Jun 2023
In this video lecture by Dr. Eliezer Papo, he discusses the 1492 expulsion of Jews from Spain and the impact it had on the Sephardic Jewish community. Dr. Pa...
19 Jun 2023
The Habura headphones The Authenticity of Kabbalah: Letters between Rabbi Kook & Rabbi Qafih - Ben Rothstein 14 Jun 2023
In "The Authenticity of Kabbalah: Letters between Rabbi Kook & Rabbi Qafih," author Ben Rothstein explores the correspondence between two influential Jewish ...
14 Jun 2023
The Habura headphones The Rich History and Structure of the Turkish Jewish Community - Rabbi Naftali Haleva 8 Jun 2023
In this video by Rabbi Naftali Haleva, the rich history and structure of the Turkish Jewish community are discussed. The Turkish Jewish community has a long ...
8 Jun 2023
The Habura headphones Tefillin: A Living Archive of Jewish History and Identity - Ohad Fedida 5 Jun 2023
In this article, Ohad Fedida explores the significance of tefillin as a living archive of Jewish history and identity. He highlights the historical developme...
5 Jun 2023
The Habura headphones Miṣvot: Do They Require Intention/Kavana? - Dr Shana Strauch Schick 23 May 2023
Dr. Shana Strauch Schick discusses the concept of mivot (commandments) and whether they require intention or kavana. She explores various sources in the Talm...
23 May 2023
The Habura headphones Kashrut Principles: Batel Beshishim - Rabbi Amrom Nemeth 16 May 2023
Rabbi Amrom Nemeth discusses the principle of batel beshishim in kashrut. This principle states that if a non-kosher ingredient is present in a mixture in a ...
16 May 2023
The Habura headphones The Role of Community in the Formulation of Halakha - Rabbi Francis Nataf 15 May 2023
In this article, Rabbi Francis Nataf discusses the role of community in the formulation of Halakha (Jewish law). He emphasizes the importance of engaging wit...
15 May 2023
The Habura headphones The Omer and Ribbi Aqiba - Rabbi Yitzhak Berdugo 10 May 2023
In this text, Rabbi Yitzhak Berdugo discusses the connection between the counting of the Omer and the famous Rabbi Aqiba. The Omer refers to the 49-day perio...
10 May 2023
The Habura headphones Miqra Study (Nebi'im, Book of Judges) - Rabbi Joseph Dweck 8 May 2023
In this Miqra Study session with Rabbi Joseph Dweck, he focuses on the Book of Judges from the Ketuvim (Writings) section of the Tanakh. He provides insights...
8 May 2023