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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Eating Before Shacharis: Coffee, Cake, Meatboard? 10.05.2024 1:01:51

Eating Before Shacharis: Coffee, Cake, Meatboard? Download source sheets here Join the weekly class WhatsApp group: ⁠⁠https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933Z⁠

Ba'Omer, La'Omer, Both, or Neither? בעומר לעומר 03.05.2024 49:08

Ba'Omer, La'Omer, Both, or Neither? בעומר לעומר Download source sheets here Join the weekly class WhatsApp group: ⁠⁠https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933Z⁠

On the Origins of "Stealing" the Afikoman 17.04.2024 51:12

On the Origins of "Stealing" the Afikoman Download source sheets here Join the weekly class WhatsApp group: ⁠⁠https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933Z⁠

The (Missing) Beracha on a Solar Eclipse 04.04.2024 56:31

The (Missing) Beracha on a Solar Eclipse Download source sheets here Join the weekly class WhatsApp group: ⁠https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933Z⁠

Handmade? The Machine Matza Controversy 28.03.2024 1:07:07

Handmade? The Machine Matza Controversy Download source sheets here Due to a technical mishap, the recording ends a few minutes before the end of our discussion. Join the weekly class WhatsApp group: ⁠https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933Z⁠

Guess Who? Purim Costumes in Halacha 14.03.2024 55:56

Purim Costumes in Halacha Download source sheets here Join the weekly class WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/C1KdyAUZOEs7n06TN7933Z

The Halachic Origins of Cholent 08.03.2024 54:25

מיכלא דמהימנותא - The Halachic Origins of Cholent Download source sheets here Correction: at one point I referred to the Baal Hamaor as a Spanish rishon. This is of course incorrect. R' Zerachya Halevi, author of the Sefer HaMaor lived in Provence, France.

Do I Need Mevushal Wine? 01.03.2024 1:07:39

Do I Need Mevushal Wine For My Purim Seuda? Download source sheets here

Purim Katan and the Enigmatic Conclusion of Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim 23.02.2024 56:25

Purim Katan and the Enigmatic Conclusion of Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim Download source sheets here

Coffee, Kiddush, Shalosh Seudos in Shul? 16.02.2024 1:11:15

Coffee, L’chaim, Shalosh Seudos: Is One Allowed to Eat and Drink in Shul? Download source sheets here

“Half” Hallel and Its Beracha 09.02.2024 58:55

“Half” Hallel and Its Beracha Download source sheets here

Is ’ה אנכי a Commandment? The Philosophy Debate 01.02.2024 1:03:02

Today, we explore one of the greatest questions from the Rambam and others-are Jews allowed to learn philosophy? Are we obligated to? Download source sheets here

How Many Challos Does One (Really) Need? 26.01.2024 1:01:21

How Many Challos Does One (Really) Need? Download source sheets here

Out of Order? Tefillin of Rashi, Rabbenu Tam, and a Few More 18.01.2024 1:05:18

Out of Order? Tefillin of Rashi, Rabbenu Tam, and a Few More Download source sheets here

הנותן תשועה: History of the Jewish Prayer for Local Government 11.01.2024 1:04:58

Are we supposed to pray for the government? לע"נ הרב שלמה דב בהרה"צ ר' מרדכי זצ"ל Download source sheets here

Siblings With Similar Names - Yes or No? 05.01.2024 57:25

Can siblings have similar names? Download source sheets here Recorded 1/4/2024

לא יסור שבט מיהודה: Can a Kohen be a Rabbi? 29.12.2023 1:02:37

Can a Kohen be a Rabbi? Download source sheets here Recorded 12/28/2023

Early Shabbos to End Asara B'Teves? 22.12.2023 59:32

Can one make an early Shabbos to end the fast early? Download source sheets here Recorded 12/21/2023

Shechem, Sdom, and Gaza: Collective Punishment in Halacha 01.12.2023 1:06:25

During these difficult times, we face a question-what is the status of collective punishment in halacha? Do we have a right to destroy a whole city for the actions of a few? Where have we seen situations like this in the past, and how can we apply them today? Download source sheets here

Thanksgiving in Halacha and Hashkafa 24.11.2023 56:41

Is it halachically permissible to celebrate Thanksgiving? Download source sheets here Recorded 11/23/2023

Tehillim on Shabbos 17.11.2023 1:00:57

What is the halacha regarding saying Tehillim on Shabbos? Download source sheets here Recorded 11/16/2023

Battle on Shabbos in Halachah and History 10.11.2023 1:00:54

What is the halacha regarding going into battle on Shabbos? Download source sheets here Recorded 11/9/2023

Is Amalek Still Around? 03.11.2023 1:04:44

How do we identify Amalek nowadays? Does the commandment to wipe out Amalek apply at all anymore, and if yes, how can we fulfill it? Is it possible to? Download Source sheets here

Avram in Egypt and Israel at War: When is it (Halachically) Acceptable to Leave Eretz Yisrael? 27.10.2023 1:09:14

When is one halachically allowed to leave Eretz Yisrael? Download source sheets here Recorded 10/26/2023

Cheshvan, Marcheshvan, or Mar-Cheshvan? 20.10.2023 55:07

חשון, מרחשון, מר חשון, מרח שוון - ?Which on is it Download source sheets here Recorded 9/7/2023