In this classic series Rav Berkovits reads out the Shulchan Aruch and Rama and traces the topic back to its original sources in the Gemora and Rishonim. He then, with crystal clarity, brings the principle(s) forward to explain how the later Acharonim, the Mishna Brura and modern day poskim apply it to the current generation.
In this classic series Rav Berkovits reads out the Shulchan Aruch and Rama and traces the topic back to its original sources in the Gemora and Rishonim. He then, with crystal clarity, brings the principle(s) forward to explain how the later Acharonim, the Mishna Brura and modern day poskim apply it to the current generation.
In a rousing appeal for us to infuse more holiness into the Shabbos day, Rabbi Blumenkrantz urges us with stories, examples and creative ideas to put a little more effort into this special day, and explains how doing so keeps our world turning on its destined course.
In this rich segment the Ben Ish Chai explains which types of oils are acceptable, and the laws of moving the lit candles. Rabbi Levy seizes an opportunity here to educate us on some practical Halachot including the use of electric lights as a replacement for candles, and how Rav Yoseph Karo learned out the Halacha, as well as insight on the value of performing this mitzvah before Hashem.
Candlelight might be acceptable light for eating dinner but am I also permitted to read by this light? Hear additional insight on how our hachamim decided these Halachot and where they apply to modern day circumstances. In his finale to this series, Rabbi Levy shares some fascinating insights about Shabbat from Rabbi Chaim Phalagi.
The frantic last minute rush before Shabbos visits many a harried home. Rebbetzin Neustadt explains the Yetzer Hara's determination to prevent us from entering Shabbos in a calm frame of mind. Hear four powerful ways great men of the ages would prepare for this spiritually rejuvenating day, and how we might follow suit in our own way.
There are a number of concepts and experiences in life that are impossible to describe, for example: taste and sound, and even some of an emotional nature, like Shabbos. In this series hear the pleasures of Shabbos, how it is both physical and spiritual at the same time and how it is a day we stop rushing and return to the peace within.
Rebbetzin Neustadt looks at Judaism holistically. Can just having a conscious desire to appreciate Shabbos bring us to prepare for the seventh day in a positive way? Can we love ourselves enough to take care of our bodies so we can better serve our soul? Hear also how everything we do to raise our love of Hashem will also raise our love for Shabbos.
Shabbos is a spiritually elevating experience that remains aloof from our lives until we decide to act on it. By incorporating the 'Theme of Shabbos' into the other days of the week you can make the Shabbos experience spiritually stronger for yourself, and for your entire family.
Anyone who began making a cake only to find themselves stuck in the middle without the right ingredients will attest that ‘the results of one’s actions are very much based on whatever forethought preceded it.’ Rebbetzin Neustadt presents Shabbos as the end goal of creation, and why it takes up so much spiritual energy. Also discussed is the idea of Shabbos as a bride, and how a soul celebrates on this day.