Chaim Rapoport

Part two of an in-depth class on the Sages' conceptualization of humiliation.

An in-depth analysis of the commandment to honor one's parents. To what extent must one go? What if a parent instructs one to break a law?

An in-depth analysis of the commandment to honor one's parents. To what extent must one go? What if a parent instructs one to break a law?

The relationship and tension between the legal system and spiritual values in Torah.

An in-depth analysis of the commandment to honor one's parents. To what extent must one go? What if a parent instructs one to break a law?

If woman are obligated to hear the Megillah, are they permitted to read it for other woman? Or possibly even for other men? A discussion of Jewish law, concluding with a chassidic thought on Purim.

Expert Torah scholar Rabbi Chaim Rapoport discusses the complex laws and guiding principles governing interpersonal relations.

Clarifying seemingly contradictory statements from Maimonides on his attitude towards heretics. Looking at how others, (particularly the Kabbalists) viewed Maimonides' attitude toward people who have erroneous beliefs. And the importance of correct belief...

"You shall live by the commandments," the Talmud tells us, "and not die by them." Yet there are three cardinal sins that one must give one's life for rather than transgress. How did the Rabbi's reach this conclusion? A reading of Sanhedrin 74a.

There is an abundance to learn from the Rebbe’s example, even in the everyday seemingly small things, in the details of both his sensitivity to others to his devotion to Torah and truth, which remain inspiring, vibrant and relevant as ever.