The Maggid of Melbourne

“Rabbi, is there a blessing over… football?” Levi cites a contemporary halakhist who suggests that we should recite blessings over outstanding sportsmen and sportswomen. Perfect for fans of FIFA World Cup! Click here to listen to more episodes in this … Read the rest The post A Shot of Torah: Halakha and The World Cup first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading A Shot of Torah: Halak...

In the latest installment of A Shot of Torah, The Maggid of Melbourne recounts the tale of the bronze Knesset Menorah – a gift from the Great Britain that arrived thanks to a decision made by Chief Rabbi Herzog. In … Read the rest The post A Shot of Torah: To Receive or Not to Receive first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading A Shot of Torah: To Receive or Not to Receive at Elmad O...

Levi shares some of the challenges in assessing the conduct of Jacob. Should he be critiqued for his wily ways? Without giving a clear answer, Levi presents the words of the Hatam Sofer on the importance of Truth. Listen now … Read the rest The post A Shot of Torah: Give Jacob Truth (Micah 7:20) first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading A Shot of Torah: Give Jacob Truth (Micah 7:20...

In this week's installment of A Shot of Torah, The Maggid of Melbourne, Rabbi Dr. Levi Cooper recounts the Maor VaShamesh's test for identifying who is a real righteous person. Click here to listen to more episodes in this series.… Read the rest The post A Shot of Torah: Simple Stories, Deep Ideas first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading A Shot of Torah: Simple Stories, Deep Ideas...

In the latest episode of A Shot of Torah, The Maggid of Melbourne shares a responsum from the Klausenberger Rebbe, where he discussed whether people are permitted to endanger their lives by serving in the armed forces. Fascinating! Click here … Read the rest The post A Shot of Torah: Serving in the Israeli Army first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading A Shot of Torah: Serving in t...

Rabbi Dr. Levi Cooper and his community in Zur Hadassa – in honour of Israel's Seventieth Year – are exploring different aspects of Jewish law that were affected by the establishment of the State. In this installment, a special for … Read the rest The post A Shot of Torah: The Laws of the Flag first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading A Shot of Torah: The Laws of the Flag at Elmad...

In the latest installment of A Shot of Torah with Levi Cooper, The Maggid of Melbourne introduces us to the great Rabbi Khalfon Moshe Hakohen of Djerba, and describes a unique and ancient custom that is still preserved in some … Read the rest The post A Shot of Torah: Special Torah for a Groom first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading A Shot of Torah: Special Torah for a Groom at E...

The Maggid of Melbourne looks back at the dearth of law dealing with war and warfare in Jewish tradition, reflecting on the turning point of this trend: the establishment of the State of Israel. Click here to listen to more … Read the rest The post A Shot of Torah: Laws of War first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading A Shot of Torah: Laws of War at Elmad Online Learning. Hosted on...

In the latest edition of A Shot of Torah, Rabbi Dr. Levi Cooper reports on the launch of a new book Nishmat HaBayit, and reflects on the biblical names for the first woman – Hava (Eve) and Isha (woman) – … Read the rest The post A Shot of Torah: The Role of Women first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading A Shot of Torah: The Role of Women at Elmad Online Learning. Hosted on Acast....

Are you allowed to guard a firing range on Shabbat? Platoon sergeant Rabbi Dr. Levi Cooper addresses the question, explaining the ruling of Israel's Army Rabbinate. Click here to listen to more episodes in this series.… Read the rest The post A Shot of Torah: Shabbat Army service first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading A Shot of Torah: Shabbat Army service at Elmad Online Learnin...

With all the current debates in Israel on Shabbat in public places, the Maggid of Melbourne, Rabbi Dr. Levi Cooper, reflects on what it means to to keep Shabbat, focusing on Pharoah's words in Exodus 5:9. Click here to listen … Read the rest The post A Shot of Torah: Plow the Fields on Shabbat! first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading A Shot of Torah: Plow the Fields on Shabbat! a...

With Israel debating Shabbat in public places, the Maggid of Melbourne reflects on what it means to to keep Shabbat, focusing on Pharoah's words in Exodus 5:9. Click here to listen to more episodes in this series.… Read the rest The post A Shot of Torah: Keeping Shabbat first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading A Shot of Torah: Keeping Shabbat at Elmad Online Learning. Hosted on Ac...

In this episode of A Shot of Torah, Rabbi Dr. Levi Cooper looks at the idea of renewal and reinvention of the self in light of Exodus 12 and the command to sanctify the new lunar month. Click here to … Read the rest The post A Shot of Torah: Bo — New Moon, New Selves first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading A Shot of Torah: Bo — New Moon, New Selves at Elmad Online Learning. Hoste...

In this week's episode of A Shot of Torah, The Maggid of Melbourne, Rabbi Dr. Levi Cooper recounts a talmudic tale (Taanit 25b), and a story from the Hida about the Or Hahayim about the importance of forgiving, even when … Read the rest The post A Shot of Torah: Spread Your Wings first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading A Shot of Torah: Spread Your Wings at Elmad Online Learning....

In the latest episode of A Shot of Torah, Rabbi Dr. Levi Cooper, The Maggid of Melbourne, looks at the first verse of the book of Shemot which describes the move down to Egypt of the children of Jacob.  He … Read the rest The post A Shot of Torah: Tips for Going into Exile first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading A Shot of Torah: Tips for Going into Exile at Elmad Online Learning....

The United Nations Partition Plan for Palestine was a key moment in the crystallization of the State of Israel. In this episode of A Shot of Torah, Rabbi Dr. Levi Cooper, The Maggid of Melbourne, explores whether there were any … Read the rest The post A Shot of Torah: Commemorating November 29, 1947 first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading A Shot of Torah: Commemorating November...

Why do Israelis address this date as Chaf-Tet B'November, and not in the usual manner used for other English dates. In this podcast, Rabbi Dr. Levi Cooper looks if there is another date in the calendar that has a similar … Read the rest The post A Shot of Torah: UN Partition Plan: November 29 or Chaf-Tet? first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading A Shot of Torah: UN Partition Plan:...

In the opening verse of Parshat Vayeira (Genesis 18:1), God appears to Abraham. Citing Rabbi Khalfon Moshe Hakohen from Djerba, Rabbi Dr. Levi Cooper reflects on WhatsApp status and walking in the ways of God (Genesis 17:1). Click here to … Read the rest The post A Shot of Torah: Checking Your Status first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading A Shot of Torah: Checking Your Status at...

In this week's episode, Levi shares words from Rabbi Khalfon Moshe Hakohen, who cites the Balfour Declaration when he discusses whether the Land of Israel should be mentioned in the words recited by the priests after the priestly blessing (birkat … Read the rest The post A Shot of Torah: Praying After the Balfour Declaration first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading A Shot of Torah...

Comparing two descriptions of Noach's piety in Genesis 6:9 and 7:1, the Maggid of Melbourne, Rabbi Dr. Levi Cooper, cites the Maor VaShamesh's explanation and considers the notion of the loftiest level of righteousness. Click here for more episodes in … Read the rest The post A Shot of Torah: Noach — Ultimate Righteousness first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading A Shot of Torah:...

In this podcast, the Maggid of Melbourne, Rabbi Dr. Levi Cooper revisits Noach. He looks at ​the first printing of Rashi's commentary, and ​wonders ​whether we drink too much alcohol.​ L'chaim!​ Click here for more episodes in the series.… Read the rest The post A Shot of Torah: Noach the Drunkard first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading A Shot of Torah: Noach the Drunkard at Elma...

In this episode of A Shot of Torah, Rabbi Dr. Levi Cooper looks at Rashi's critique of Noach, refracting Rashi's words through the broader prism of spiritual growth. Click here for more episodes in the series.… Read the rest The post A Shot of Torah: Noach — What’s so bad about planting a vineyard? first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading A Shot of Torah: Noach — What's so bad abo...

Why is this Shabbat known by the title of the Torah portion, when no other Shabbat is. In the episode of A Shot of Torah, Rabbi Dr. Levi Cooper shares the explanation offered by the hasidic master of Ruzhin, highlighting … Read the rest The post A Shot of Torah: Shabbat Bereishit first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading A Shot of Torah: Shabbat Bereishit at Elmad Online Learning....

In this episode of A Shot of Torah, The Maggid of Melbourne offers a creative reading of Genesis 25:11, suggesting that not only do we strive to honor our parents, but we also hope that children will be proud of … Read the rest The post A Shot of Torah: Make Your Children Proud first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading A Shot of Torah: Make Your Children Proud at Elmad Online Learn...

In this episode of A Shot of Torah, Rabbi Dr. Levi Cooper considers Avraham's virgin journey from his birthplace, suggesting that the value of swimming against the stream may truly lie in the end goal. Click here for more episodes … Read the rest The post A Shot of Torah: Journeys and Destinations first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading A Shot of Torah: Journeys and Destinations...