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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Free Will V: Izbitz and Lublin 1 26.10.2025 1:06:05
We continue our series on free will and divine omniscience by looking at the approach of the Izbitz to this question. Download ource sheets here Join the WhatsApp chat for updates and zoom links: https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933Z
Free Will IV: Rabbeinu Chasdai Crescas and Determinism 21.09.2025 1:07:37
Part 4 of our series on divine omniscience and free will, we look at the lesser known view of Rabbeinu Chasdai Crescas. Download source sheets here Join the WhatsApp chat for updates and zoom links: https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933Z
Free Wil III: Ralbag and Beyond 13.09.2025 1:15:31
Part 3 on our Elul series on how to reconcile free will and divine omniscience Download source sheets here Join the WhatsApp chat for updates and zoom links: https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933Z
Free Will II: Understanding Rambam 06.09.2025 1:10:31
In part two of our series on free will we dive deeper into the Rambam and how to understand it Download source sheets here Join the WhatsApp chat for updates and zoom links: https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933Z
Free Will Series I: Rambam Pt. 1 29.08.2025 56:42
As we enter the month of Elul, we begin a new series in which we explore the age old question - how can we have free will while maintaining God's omniscience? This week we look at the Rambam in Hilchos Teshuvah and other places as he attempts to address the infamous conundrum - how to reconcile our בחירה and God's ידיעה. Download source sheets here Join the WhatsApp group for updates and z...
Music & Zecher L'Churban 01.08.2025 1:02:58
What is the Halacha regarding listening to music (year round)? When does it apply? Is there a difference if it's recorded? Download source sheets here Join the WhatsApp group for updates and zoom link: https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933Z
Missing Years Series Coda: My View 24.07.2025 13:17
Hope to reconvene again next week, G-d willing. In the meantime, here's some additional thoughts on the missing years question. Join the WhatsApp group for updates and zoom link: https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933Z
Missing Years Series IV: Later Resolutions 18.07.2025 1:07:59
In the final part of our series on the missing years, we look at resolutions offered by later sources. Download source sheets here Join the WhatsApp group for updates and zoom link: https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933Z
Missing Years Series III: Resolutions 11.07.2025 1:17:30
In Part 3, we look at different perspectives and possible resolutions to this issue. Download source sheets here Join the WhatsApp group for updates and zoom link: https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933Z
Missing Years Series II: Exploring the Sources 04.07.2025 1:15:03
In the second part of this series, we explore the evidence from both sides regarding how many years there were of the גלות and בית שני. Download source sheets here Join the WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933Z
Missing Years Series I: Introducing the Issue 27.06.2025 1:04:08
Starting our new series on the missing years during the Bayis Sheini period, we introduce the issue and what discuss the discrepancy between the Jewish and secular timelines. Download source sheets here Join the WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933Z
Kuzari Series VI: Conclusion - Kuzari's Impact on Jewish Thought 06.06.2025 1:10:11
How did the idea expressed in the Kuzari impact later works and philosophies? Download source sheets here Join the WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933Z
Debate on Techeiles at Yeshiva Ohr Reuven 30.05.2025 37:21
On May 26, 2025, I participated in a debate at Yeshiva Ohr Reuven regarding the validity of tcheiles produced from the murex trunculus. Due to the format and short time slot, we were unable to address many important aspects of this discussion. The full episode on techeiles in modern times is linked belowJoin the WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933Z
Kuzari Series V: Eretz Yisrael 30.05.2025 1:11:11
Exploring the role of Eretz Yisrael according to R' Yehudah Halevi in the Kuzari Download source sheet here Join the WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933Z
Kuzari Series IV: The Role of Mitzvos 23.05.2025 1:00:18
What is the Kuzari's approach to Mitzvos? Download source sheets here Join the WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933Z
Kuzari Series III: Are Jews Special? 09.05.2025 1:02:53
Are Jews special/different from the other nations? How and why? Download source sheets here Join the weekly class WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933Z Share this podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0fRYnzj2Mb58S8ck7CNgOm?si=boxaoJhTR-qD-YqrQZImnw
Kuzari Series: I - Background and Opening 25.04.2025 55:30
Part 1 of a new series on ספר הכוזרי. In this episode, we begin the ספר by discussing the background and introduction to the writing of ר' יהודה הלוי. Download source sheets here Join the weekly class WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933Z Share this podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0fRYnzj2Mb58S8ck7CNgOm?si=boxaoJhTR-qD-YqrQZImnw
What Day of the Week was Pesach in 4682? The Calendar Crisis of 921-923 28.03.2025 1:02:19
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Parah Adumah: Past, Present, Future 21.03.2025 51:32
How many Parah Adumahs were there? Are there any now? Can we bring a Parah Adumah today? Download source sheets here Join the weekly class WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933Z Share this podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0fRYnzj2Mb58S8ck7CNgOm?si=boxaoJhTR-qD-YqrQZImnw
Purim Sheini: Halachah and History 07.03.2025 54:22
What is Purim Sheini, where and by whom is it celebrated, and what is its status in Halachah? Download source sheets here Join the weekly class WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933Z Share this podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0fRYnzj2Mb58S8ck7CNgOm?si=boxaoJhTR-qD-YqrQZImnw
Where is the Aron HaBris Today? 27.02.2025 1:05:11
What happened to the Aron after the churban and where is it today? Download source sheets here Join the weekly class WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933Z Share this podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0fRYnzj2Mb58S8ck7CNgOm?si=boxaoJhTR-qD-YqrQZImnw
Slavery in Jewish Thought and Practice 21.02.2025 1:16:04
The idea of Judaism condoning or even allowing slavery can make us very uncomfortable. What is the Torah's perspective on this and how does slavery align with the idea that everyone is created in the image of G-d? Download source sheets here Join the weekly class WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933Z
Mysticsm and the Siddur: Kabbolas Shabbos 14.02.2025 47:16
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Zohar and the Siddur: כגוונא 06.02.2025 1:00:41
What is כגוונא, what does it speak about, and why is it said in some shuls on Friday night? Download source sheets here Join the weekly class WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933Z
Zohar and the Siddur: The בריך שמיה Controversies 16.01.2025 49:56
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