As we all know, tznius (modesty) encompasses way more than the length of a hemline. In a talk to women, Rebbetzin Braunstein discusses the pressing issues that local communities constantly battle with, and tactfully reexamines some of the boundaries which are inadvertently crossed. Topics range from talking to men in the workplace to bungalow gab sessions. This important class is for married women of all ages, designed to bring about a deeper level of dignity. Don't miss this one.
If you are planning to spend Pesach in a non-observant home, don't panic, your holiday experience can be fulfilling - as well as halachically correct. Based on many years of experience, Rav Berkovits counsels how to deal with most of the problems that usually arise. Hear how to prepare the home, and run a meaningful seder - without offending your hosts. Learn what must be done, and where you can be lenient to ensure an enjoyable Pesach experience for all.
There are numerous situations that necessitate Netillat Yadayim, for instance: after using the bathroom or cutting one's hair and fingernails. Rabbi Levy wraps up with all the practicalities of this important mitzvah. Sephardic Halachot
In this shiur, the Ben Ish Chai teaches us how to attain the utmost kedusha and beracha from our tefillin. Before we leave this special mitzvah, let's take a look at the power of this Mitzvah and its connection to a Kohen Gadol. Rabbi Levy takes this opportunity to give over some solid Torah hashkafah that we will appreciate long after the class is over.
The Ben Ish Hai has a most eloquent way to explain the prayers of Pesukei Dizimrah. In this segment hear the depth of a few inspiring verses we usually overlook during our morning prayers. Rabbi Levy has a famous 'Israeli cab story' that will stay with you always.
There are certain Halachot that we encounter everyday that we promise ourselves to clarify but never get to it! Well this segment deals with some of them - "What can I answer if I am praying and hear kadish, kedushah or the like? How long do I have to pray Pesukei D'Zimrah?" In this packed shiur we continue on our quest of perfecting our prayer experience. We veer away from the Ben Ish Chai for a moment and fill in with some laws that complete our knowledge of Pesukei D'Zimrah and its ramifications in Halacha.
Women don't feel left out, in this segment we delve into the obligations of prayer that you have and how it applies to you daily. We also take some time to probe into some of the hidden secrets found in pesukei D'Zimrah. Did you ever wonder why Sephardim always spread open their palms while reciting the Ashrei - are we waiting to catch something from the heavens? The truth is - YES; hear all this and more in this grand finally of Pesukei D'Zimrah
Am I to light two, four, or seven candles before Shabbat? Where do all these different Minhagim come from? According to Minhag Bnei Sepharad, where is the best location to light candles considering the place the menorah was lit in the Bet Hamikdash? Our talented guide Rabbi Levy doesn't leave you in the dark about any of these questions.
Making a Beracha on the candles is an integral part of this mitzvah. It has practical ramifications on when a person is bound to accept Shabbat, and when they must cease from performing melachot. With encyclopedic breadth Rabbi Levy uses the Ben Ish Chai as a springboard for understanding the significance of when to make the Beracha using the different opinions of contemporary poskim.
What are the different interpretations of 'na'aseh v'nishmah' which the Jews said at Sinai, and which earned each Jew two shining crowns? Hear the direct path to learn Torah 'lishmah' plus many other classical vorts contained in this weeks parsha. Tailored for the Shabbos Table.