Shabbos is considered one of the two major signs that show one is connected to Hashem. But delving into the idea of the day leads us to question the suddenly shallow-sounding concepts we've accepted, including the understanding that Hashem rested, and that time became sanctified. A beautiful class on the symbolism of this day that encourages the belief that no matter how much evil and suffering we witness, history's close will be one of perfection and good.
There are many halachos about the three meals of Shabbos that people don't know. Listen as Rav Berkovits clarifies the halachos of the meals on Shabbos and what we should do to fulfill them. An interesting talk!
What exactly are the mitzvos of kiddush and havdalah? Why are these distinctions so important? Join Rav Berkovits as he goes through these mitzvos and answers common related questions. An important addition to your Shabbos observance.
Ok, once we've got the melachos explained, what about other aspects of Shabbos? Can we talk about things on Shabbos that might be construed as preparing, or do something that might have a hint of business in it? Hear what types of speech are allowed on Shabbos and what we can do to avoid those that aren't.
Ok, once we've got the melachos explained, what about other aspects of Shabbos? Can we talk about things on Shabbos that might be construed as preparing, or do something that might have a hint of business in it? Hear what types of speech are allowed on Shabbos and what we can do to avoid those that aren't.
Once you've heard Rav Yitchak Berkovits articulate the 39 Melachos in lay terms, you may sense a brand new freedom of knowing what you can do, and what you can't do on Shabbos. The details, purpose and meaning of each melacha are neatly laid out, and matched up with many practical examples.
After hearing the 39 Melachos explained by Rav Berkovits in lay terms, you will feel a new sense of freedom in knowing what you can and can't do on Shabbos. The purpose and meaning of each melacha is covered along with numerous examples and cases where the principles apply.
Tying together the logic of science, the principles of philosophy and the mysticism of Kabbalah, Rabbi Ari Kahn leads a fascinating discussion on the nature of infinity and the self-limitations a human being has to fully understanding God. He ends off by showing how Shabbos is a synthesis of them all.
Imagine the honor you'd feel if the 'Queen dropped by for tea'? Well, she does, every week, and not just for tea. She is an honored guest in your home for three enjoyable meals. Rav Shimshon Pincus inspires us with a sense of having the Shabbos Queen in your own palace, and, on how to become a connoisseur of specific Shabbos pleasures.
Rav Pincus compares delicate Waterford crystal to Shabbos – where the smallest wrong tap will shatter its sanctity. Hear a few enigmas about this holy day, like God’s puzzling 'need for rest' and the consequences of violating some of its laws. Also hear what fills Shabbos with so much bracha and oneg, which is near impossible to describe without having tasted it once.