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What are our halachic responsibilities toward other Jews? At what cost to ourselves should chesed be performed? At what expense to our families? What should our attitude be when taking care of the needs of others? In this fascinating lecture, Rav Berkowitz explores these important issues and their practical ramifications.
HaShem visited our Father Avraham when he wasn't feeling so well. Why is visiting the sick considered such an important mitzvah, and are there other concepts included within bikur cholim? Is there a way to evaluate at what point we should not expose ourselves to a patient with a potentially contagious disease? Rav Berkovits goes directly to the heart of the matter and clearly defines the parameters of fulfilling this mitzvah properly.
Mazel Tov! Another couple is getting married. So what are your halachic obligations on behalf of this chosson and kallah? Must we attend every wedding we're invited to? Rav Berkovits presents with meticulous clarity the extent we should share in the joyous occasions of our friends and family.
The neshama of the deceased hovers over its family members as they sit for seven days after internment - waiting to be comforted by them. Isn't it hard to believe that a deceased soul can benefit from the consolation of a flesh and blood living people? Rav Berkowitz traces the post-mortem period from burial to the end of shiva, including the laws, customs and the proper attitudes and sensitivities of all involved. Learn how to truly honor a dear departed soul after it has finished its term of duty in this world.
How many times have you said, 'I'm going in a minute'? Would the Torah then actually require you to leave in sixty seconds? Under what circumstances must we follow up on our commitments? When are we allowed to change our minds? Rav Berkovits clarifies all of the halachos of this exceptionally relevant subject.
Which is worse lashon hara or rechilus? Improper speech causes two forms of damage. In order to work on speaking in a more dignified manner, we must understand the fundamental issues behind shemiras halashon. In this lecture, Rav Berkovits includes the practical steps for doing teshuva for speaking lashon hara.
