Rabbi Moshe Becker
Jewish Thought and Halacha
Exploring Halacha, Minhag, and Jewish Thought and History with Rabbi Moshe BeckerMy goal is to shed light on our practices and demystify the process of learning about them. Drawing on both traditional and less familiar sources, I aim to curate and present a range of source material on engaging and relevant topics, often with surprises along the way. Join the weekly class WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933ZShare this podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0fRYnzj2Mb58S8ck7CNgOm?si=boxaoJhTR-qD-YqrQZImnw
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Jun 29, 2026
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Introduction to Maggid Meisharim Pt. II 29.06.2026 43:41
Through their introductions, we will uncover the purpose of the sefarim we thought we knew - and the worldviews that shaped them. In Part 2 of the introduction to Maggid Meisharim, we will look at R' Shlomo Zalman Auerbach's letter. Download source sheets here Join the WhatsApp chat for updates and zoom links: https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933Z
Introduction to Maggid Meisharim Part 1 15.06.2026 59:37
Through their introductions, we will uncover the purpose of the sefarim we thought we knew - and the worldviews that shaped them. Join the WhatsApp chat for updates and zoom links: https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933Z
Introduction to Aruch Hashulchan Part 2 10.06.2026 1:09:44
Through their introductions, we will uncover the purpose of the sefarim we thought we knew - and the worldviews that shaped them. Download source sheets here and see images here. Join the WhatsApp chat for updates and zoom links: https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933Z
Introduction to Aruch Hashulchan Part 1 01.06.2026 58:47
Through their introductions, we will uncover the purpose of the sefarim we thought we knew - and the worldviews that shaped them. Download source sheets here Join the WhatsApp chat for updates and zoom links: https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933Z
Rav Nissim Gaon's Introduction to Talmud Part 2 20.05.2026 1:02:33
Through their introductions, we will uncover the purpose of the sefarim we thought we knew - and the worldviews that shaped them. Join the WhatsApp chat for updates and zoom links: https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933Z
Rav Nissim Gaon's Introduction to Talmud Part 1 11.05.2026 52:20
Through their introductions, we will uncover the purpose of the sefarim we thought we knew - and the worldviews that shaped them. Join the WhatsApp chat for updates and zoom links: https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933Z
Rebbetzin Chaya Yentil's Introduction to Sefer Bnei Tzion 03.05.2026 53:38
Through their introductions, we will uncover the purpose of the sefarim we thought we knew - and the worldviews that shaped them. This week, we are going into Rebbetzin Chaya Yentil's introduction to her husband's sefer Bnei Tzion. Download source sheets here Join the WhatsApp chat for updates and zoom links: https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933Z
Introduction Series: Sefer Hachinuch 2 28.04.2026 1:08:10
Through their introductions, we will uncover the purpose of the sefarim we thought we knew - and the worldviews that shaped them. In this episode, we continue the introduction to Sefer Hachinuch. Download source sheets here Join the WhatsApp chat for updates and zoom links: https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933Z
Introductions Series: Sefer Hachinuch 1 19.04.2026 1:00:15
Through their introductions, we will uncover the purpose of the sefarim we thought we knew - and the worldviews that shaped them. We will begin our new series by exploring the introduction to Sefer Hahinuch. Download source sheets here Join the WhatsApp chat for updates and zoom links: https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933Z
Korban Pesach Today 26.03.2026 1:04:28
Can we bring a Korban Pesach today? Should we? Download source sheets here Join the WhatsApp chat for updates and zoom links: https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933Z
Traveling to and Living in Egypt 21.03.2026 59:19
What is the Halacha regarding traveling to or through Egypt? Is one allowed to live in Egypt? Download source sheets here Join the WhatsApp chat for updates and zoom links: https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933Z
Washing Before Davening 12.03.2026 1:05:56
Netilas yadayim before davening Download source sheets here Join the WhatsApp chat for updates and zoom links: https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933Z
Matanos L’Evyonim Across Time Zones & Different Purim Days 06.03.2026 1:05:32
How does Matanos L’Evyonim works across time zones and differing Purim days? Download source sheets here Join the WhatsApp chat for updates and zoom links: https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933Z
Understanding the Mitzvah to Build the Bais Hamikdash 23.02.2026 57:28
Sefer Hachinuch on the purpose of Mishkan and Mikdash Download source sheets here Join the WhatsApp chat for updates and zoom links: https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933Z
Calling up a Bar Mitzvah Boy for the Four Parshiyos 15.02.2026 57:34
What is the halacha regarding calling someone who is not yet Bar Mitzvah up for an aliyah? Is it different for the four parshiyos as opposed to regular קריאת התורה? Download source sheets here Join the WhatsApp chat for updates and zoom links: https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933Z
Kiddush Levana 28.01.2026 1:06:57
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שובבי״ם - Origins and Sources 16.01.2026 49:20
What are the origins of the שובבי״ם? Download source sheets here Join the WhatsApp chat for updates and zoom links: https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933Z
Using Jewish Names 14.01.2026 1:01:01
שלא שינו שמם What is a Jewish name? Download source sheets here Join the WhatsApp chat for updates and zoom links: https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933Z
Blessing Children on Friday Night 03.01.2026 57:01
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Women and Girls Lighting Chanukah Candles 17.12.2025 56:32
Should women and girls light menorah on Chanukah? Download source sheets here Join the WhatsApp chat for updates and zoom links: https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933Z
Why Do We Start ותן טל ומטר on December 4? 08.12.2025 49:23
What it the reason behind why we start sayibg ותן טל ומטר later in Chutz Laaretz? Where does the date of December 4 come from? Download source sheets here Join the WhatsApp chat for updates and zoom links: https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933Z
Above It All? 21.11.2025 56:12
אין מזל לישראל Do מזלות (zodiac signs, astrology, etc.) exist? Do we practice it? Does it apply to Jews? What about non Jews? Download source sheets here Join the WhatsApp chat for updates and zoom links: https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933Z
Eliezer at the Well: Nichush (Omens and Signs) 16.11.2025 1:09:00
What is the halacha regarding using signs and omens to determine the future or decide our actions? Download source sheets here Join the WhatsApp chat for updates and zoom links: https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933Z
Bikkur Cholim 09.11.2025 1:11:16
What exactly is the mitzvah to visit the sick? Download source sheets here Join the WhatsApp chat for updates and zoom links: https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933Z
Free Will VI: Izbitz and Lublin Contd. 02.11.2025 1:01:36
In Part 6 of our series on free will we explore further into the concept of determinism as presented by Izbitz and R' Tzadok. Download source sheets here Join the WhatsApp chat for updates and zoom links: https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933Z
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