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Does the Torah command something that is against human nature?
This class explains the prohibition of revenge (nekamah) and the prohibition of bearing a grudge (netirah). Exploring exactly when and how these prohibitions apply, and how it’s possible to bend one's thoughts in a positive direction and avoid these prohi...
Is one permitted to praise or compliment someone who has rejected Judaism?
An exploration of the prohibition of ‘chanufah’; honoring or complimenting someone who has rejected Judaism. Citing examples of possible 'chunufah' in Jewish literature and defining the exact parameters of this prohibition.
An in-depth exploration of how the mitzvah of Megillah applies to women
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.
A comprehensive analysis of the prohibition of 'Halbanas Panim'
This class continues to examine the severity of the sin of Halbanas Panim (humiliating another) and its defining parameters.
A comprehensive analysis of the prohibition of 'Halbanas Panim'
This class examines the severity of the sin of Halbanas Panim (humiliating another) and its defining parameters.
In-depth analysis of Halachic principles and their practical applications
Expert Torah scholar Rabbi Chaim Rapoport discusses the complex laws and guiding principles governing interpersonal relations.
Do people with mistaken beliefs merit the world to come?
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...
A Talmudic reading on when life trumps religious duty and vice versa
"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.
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