The A to Z of Judaism

This lecture surveys some of the laws and customs for conception, pregnancy, birth and baby naming.

This lecture surveys some of the laws and customs on the mitzvahs of circumcision and the “redemption of the first born.”

This lecture surveys some of the laws and customs on the mitzvah to wear “tzitzit” -- fringes on four-cornered garments.

This lecture surveys some of the laws and customs on the mitzvah for men to don “teffilin” on the arm and head.

This class surveys some of the laws and customs of the mitzvah to light candles for Shabbat and holidays.

This class surveys the laws of kosher, specifically the details of milk and meat.

This class surveys the laws of koshering a kitchen, and also laws associated with immersing utensils known as tevilat keilim.

This class analyzes in great detail the special quality of “bitachon” (trust and faith in G-d) which is so fundamental in Judaism.

This class takes a deeper look at the special value of time in light of various Torah sources.

This class gives an overview of sleep in Judaism, both its practical customs and its spiritual dimension.

The eyes are the windows to the soul; they express so much in a person. What is spiritually good for the eyes?

This class discusses the laws related to communication: greeting, listening, empathizing, ignoring, and shaming.