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| Our sages tell us: G-d told the heavenly angels: “I have a special treasure called Shabbat, and I will give it to the Jewish people”. For six days we work, and the seventh – Shabbat brings holiness and rest” {Ed. Note: Not filmed on Shabbat}
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Part I
“On the Seventh day you shall rest from all work”. What constitutes work? There are 39 Cardinal prohibitions on the Shabbat, and many off-shoot laws that are derived thereof. The first in a series of eight classes, defining the laws of work on Shabbat.
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Part II
The second in a series of eight classes, defining the laws of work on Shabbat.
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Part III
The third in a series of eight classes, defining the laws of work on Shabbat.
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Part IV
The fourth in a series of eight classes, defining the laws of work on Shabbat.
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Part V
The fifth in a series of eight classes, defining the laws of work on Shabbat.
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Part VI
The sixth in a series of eight classes, defining the laws of work on Shabbat.
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Part VII
The seventh in a series of eight classes, defining the laws of work on Shabbat.
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Part VIII
The final episode in a series of eight classes, defining the laws of work on Shabbat.
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Mixing Wool and Linen
Shatnez is the prohibition of wearing garments mixed with wool and linen. Join us as we take an up-close look at how to check materials to ensure they’re free of shatnez.
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The "Pidyon Haben"
The mitzvah of pidyon haben is to redeem the firstborn son by giving a Kohen five silver shekels when the boy becomes a month old.
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A Boy's First Haircut
An Upsherin is the traditional "first haircut" ceremony held on a boy's third birthday. This ceremony marks the start of the child's formal education and is highlighted by leaving payot and the child starting to wear a kipah and tzitzit.
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Religious Maturity
A boy attains his religious maturity and becomes responsible to fulfill all Torah commandments at the age of thirteen; this milestone is traditionally celebrated with a Bar Mitzvah ceremony.
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Part 1
The Jewish way of dating and preparing yourself for your wedding.
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Part 2
The Jewish way of dating and preparing yourself for your wedding.
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Part 1
The key components of a Jewish wedding and some customs and traditions.
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Part 2
The key components of a Jewish wedding and some customs and traditions.
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Prayer for the Deceased
Children recite Kaddish for their loved ones’ departed soul. What is the meaning of Kaddish and how, when and why is Kaddish recited?
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Estate Issues in Jewish Law
This presentation sheds light on writing a Jewish will and the legalities of estate issues with regard to inheritance.
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Jewish Burial
One of the most important elements of a proper Jewish burial is the Taharah; preparing the body for its final rest by the Chevra Kaddisha or Jewish Burial Society.
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