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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Episodes
Zohar Controversy Continued: On Substance 09.01.2025 1:01:41
Continuing last week's discussion on the history of the Zohar, this time looking at proofs within the Zohar itself on its origins Download source sheets here Join the weekly class WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933Z
Repost - What Did the Menorah Really Look Like? 26.12.2024 38:33
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Zohar Origin Controversy 19.12.2024 1:16:06
Exploring what we know if the history, origin, and author of the Zohar, and whether it's a reputable source for Halacha and beyond Download source sheets here Join the weekly class WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933Z
Rambam and Kabbala 13.12.2024 1:00:00
What was the Rambam's view on kabbala? Did he learn it? Did he write anything on it? Was the Rambam opposed to kabbala? Find out here Download source sheets here Join the weekly class WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933Z
Rambam's Understanding of Anthropomorphism (Human Attributes) In Tanach 05.12.2024 1:16:22
If G-d has no form, how do we interpret verses in Tanach that seem to state otherwise? Download source sheets here Join the weekly class WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933Z
How Did Rambam Know? Proofs Against Corporealism 21.11.2024 53:35
How does Rambam arrive at the conclusion that G-d has no physical form? Download source sheets here Join the weekly class WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933Z
Avraham and Idols Pt. II: Why Was Rambam Banned? 15.11.2024 1:01:00
Should one attempt to try to 'understand' G-d? How do we understand G-d? Differing views of the Rambam and his contemporaries Download source sheets here Join the weekly class WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933Z
Why Did Avraham Smash the Idols? Pt. I 07.11.2024 55:15
What caused Avraham to arrive at the conclusion that there is one Creator and that the idols had no power? Exploring proofs brought down by Rambam and others on G-d's existence Download source sheets here Join the weekly class WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933Z
Haircuts, Shaving, & Nails on Rosh Chodesh 31.10.2024 1:01:00
Are there restrictions to shaving, cutting nails, and getting a haircut on Rosh Chodesh, and why? Download source sheets here Join the weekly class WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933Z
Should Hoshanos Follow Shacharis or Mussaf? Halacha and Beyond 23.10.2024 53:05
When is the proper time for Hoshanos and why? Download source sheets here Join the weekly class WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933Z
Eruv Tavshilin: Purpose & Practicalities 24.09.2024 1:03:15
What's the reason for an Eruv Tavshilin and how can one fulfill this? Download source sheets here Join the weekly class WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933Z
Must One Hear 100 Shofar Blasts on Rosh Hashanah? 19.09.2024 58:31
How many Shofar blasts is one required to hear on Rosh Hashanah? Why do we blow 100? Download source sheets here Join the weekly class WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933Z
ביומו תתן שכרו - Paying Employees and Service Providers On Time 12.09.2024 1:06:20
Contracts and delaying pay in Halacha Download source sheet here Join the weekly class WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933Z
Harry Potter in Halachah: Performing and Attending Magic Shows 05.09.2024 1:05:51
What are the Halachos regarding practicing and watching modern day magic, illusions, and sleight of hand shows? Download source sheets here Join the weekly class WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933Z
Does the Torah allow Dolls, Statues, and Sculptures? 29.08.2024 1:02:30
Does the Torah allow Dolls, Statues, and Sculptures? Download source sheets here Join the weekly class WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933Z
Tearing Keriya for Yerushalayim and the Kosel 08.08.2024 57:36
Tearing Keriya for Yerushalayim and the Kosel Download source sheets here Join the weekly class WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933Z
Leaving One's House Unfinished זכר לחורבן 02.08.2024 58:57
Leaving One's House Unfinished זכר לחורבן Download source sheets here Join the weekly class WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933Z
ירושה ברבנות - Hereditary Authority in Halachah 25.07.2024 1:07:26
ירושה ברבנות - Hereditary Authority in Halachah Download source sheets here Join the weekly class WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933Z
הן עם כלביא יקום - How Important is Sof Kman Kerias Shema? 18.07.2024 57:03
How Important is Sof Kman Kerias Shema? Download source sheets here Join the weekly class WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933Z
Erev Shabbos Chukas - The Fast Without a Date 11.07.2024 57:52
What's the history behind the fast on Friday of Parshas Chukas - the only fast that's based on the day of the week rather than a calendar date? Download source sheets here Join the weekly class WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933Z
Halachic Status of a Baal Machlokes 04.07.2024 1:02:28
Halachic Status of a Baal Machlokes Download source sheets here Join the weekly class WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933Z
Bakery or Homemade? Erev Shabbos Challah in Halachah 27.06.2024 49:17
Bakery or Homemade? Erev Shabbos Challah in Halachah Download source sheets here Join the weekly class WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933Z
Dairy on Shavuos: Why, What, When? 11.06.2024 47:29
Dairy on Shavuos: Why, What, When? Download source sheets here Join the weekly class WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933Z
Trees and Flowers on Shavuos: Origins & Controversy 30.05.2024 45:33
Trees and Flowers on Shavuos: Origins & Controversy Download source sheets here Join the weekly class WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933Z
Haircuts on Friday Preceding Sunday Lag BaOmer 23.05.2024 43:26
Haircuts on Friday Preceding Sunday Lag BaOmer Download source sheets here Join the weekly class WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933Z
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