Rav Yitzchak Berkovits, founder and director of The Jerusalem Kollel (www.thejerusalemkollel.com), is a widely respected authority on Halachah and well known for his telephone tapes on Shmiras Halashon. He is well known as a teacher and lecturer throughout Jerusalem and was ordained at the Mirrer Yeshiva, Jerusalem.
Why are we required to recite blessings on all the food we eat, and on certain actions? Hear a fascinating exposition on the details of brachos. Without knowing the parameters of this important topic, it would be impossible to know which to say on what - and when.
Why are we required to recite blessings on all the food we eat, and on certain actions? Hear a fascinating exposition on the details of brachos. Without knowing the parameters of this important topic, it would be impossible to know which to say on what - and when.
Why are we required to recite blessings on all the food we eat, and on certain actions? Hear a fascinating exposition on the details of brachos. Without knowing the parameters of this important topic, it would be impossible to know which to say on what - and when.
Why are we required to recite blessings on all the food we eat, and on certain actions? Hear a fascinating exposition on the details of brachos. Without knowing the parameters of this important topic, it would be impossible to know which to say on what - and when.
The dual prohibitions of drinking wine touched by non-Jews, or eating food they cooked (even if it is kosher) exist to prevent socializing between Jew and non-Jew. What are the ramifications of these halachos when we are sitting at a wedding, or in a restaurant, both of which can employ non-Jewish cooks and waitors? What are the gray areas that we should try to refrain from in private, but may possibly have different rules to follow in public?
In his typical clear style, Rav Berkovits first gives a clear background on where the halachos of toveling dishes stems from. Which materials need to be toveled, and which can be put aside? What happens if you're eating at a home in which the dishes weren't dipped in a mikvah? And what if you use a utensil only for storage? Rav Berkovits covers all this and more.
There is nothing that the Torah despises more than 'avodah zarah.' This fascinating shiur discusses the halachos relating to paganism that are rarely considered. For example, is it permitted to look at a clock on a church? What is the heter for owning dolls? Is it permitted to enter a room with a crucifix? Hear a very practical shiur you will enjoy sharing with your friends.
The Torah describes an unattractive feeling we have for ‘avodah zarah.’ This unusual shiur discusses the halachos of paganism. For example, is it permitted to look at a clock on the face of a church? Why is there a heter for owning dolls? Is it permitted to enter a room with a crucifix? A practical and interesting shiur you'll want to share with your friends.
Halacha with a heart - it's claimed that 'money makes the world go round'. If so, then you can be sure that Judaism has some insightful comments on the subject. Take a panoramic overview of the do's and don'ts of managing finances. Hear about backing out of a deal; when is a sale final; neighborly feuds concerning rights and much more. A fascinating talk that is in everyday language for everyday 'give and take' situations.
In this second class on money matters, Rav Berkovits continues by tackling some trickier subjects such as: competition, employment, salaries and lending money. Whether you are immersed in business or consider yourself a business novice, the principles discussed will help you see the money can help the world go round smoothly.