Rabbi Moshe Becker

Jewish Thought and Halacha

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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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Rabbi Moshe Becker

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Latest episode

Nov 13, 2026

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Episodes

Parsha 5787: Toldos - The Berachos Episode as Explained by Abarbanel 13.11.2026

Exploring connections in Parshas Toldos Download source sheets ⁠⁠ here ⁠⁠ Join the WhatsApp chat for updates and zoom links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933Z

Parsha 5787: Chayei Sarah - Sarah, Yitzchak, and Rivkah 05.11.2026

Exploring connections in Parshas Chayei Sarah Download source sheets ⁠ here⁠ Join the WhatsApp chat for updates and zoom links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933Z

Parsha 5787: Vayera - Avraham, Lot, and Sedom 30.10.2026

Exploring connections in Parshas Vayera Download source sheets here Join the WhatsApp chat for updates and zoom links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933Z

The 19th Century Corfu Esrog Controversy 28.09.2026

Join the WhatsApp chat for updates and zoom links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933Z

R' Kook's Introduction to Eitz Hadar Part 3 08.09.2026

Through their introductions, we will uncover the purpose of the sefarim we thought we knew - and the worldviews that shaped them. An unusual blend of halachah and hashkafah, R’ Kook’s introduction to this work reflects his deeply integrated spiritual worldview. Text of Eitz Hadar can be found ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ Join the WhatsApp chat for updates and zoom links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOE...

R' Kook's Introduction to Eitz Hadar Part 2 28.08.2026

Through their introductions, we will uncover the purpose of the sefarim we thought we knew - and the worldviews that shaped them. An unusual blend of halachah and hashkafah, R’ Kook’s introduction to this work reflects his deeply integrated spiritual worldview. Text of Eitz Hadar can be found ⁠here⁠ Join the WhatsApp chat for updates and zoom links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n...

R' Kook's Introduction to Eitz Hadar 20.08.2026

Through their introductions, we will uncover the purpose of the sefarim we thought we knew - and the worldviews that shaped them. An unusual blend of halachah and hashkafah, R’ Kook’s introduction to this work reflects his deeply integrated spiritual worldview. Text of Eitz Hadar can be found here Join the WhatsApp chat for updates and zoom links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06T...

Malbim's Introduction to Iyov 16.07.2026

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

Introduction to Maggid Meisharim Part 3 13.07.2026

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 here Join the WhatsApp chat for updates and zoom links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933Z

Introduction to Maggid Meisharim Pt. II 29.06.2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Download source sheets here Join the WhatsApp chat for updates and zoom links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933Z

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