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The Misvot with Rabbi Dweck

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Rambam counts 60 positive commandments that apply to us in our days. In this series each episode with explore another of these commandments along with their guidelines and definitions.

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dweckjoe

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Religion

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Latest episode

Jul 23, 2025

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Episodes

Commandments 26-28 To Identify the Physical Attributes of Living Creatures That May Be Eaten 10.11.2024

Although I mention 4 misvot in this class, including grasshoppers, Rambam did not include this misva in the 60. So I have only numbered 26-28 which in the full counting are misvot 149, 150, 152. Source sheet - https://www.sefaria.org/sheets/602998?lang=he

Commandment 25 - To Cover the Blood of Birds and Game that is Slaughtered 10.11.2024

Source sheet - https://www.sefaria.org/sheets/594000?lang=he

Commandment 24 - To Slaughter an Animal Before Eating It 23.09.2024

Source sheet - https://www.sefaria.org/sheets/592142?lang=he

Commandment 23 - To Give the Right Shoulder, Cheeks and Stomach of an animal to a Kohen 23.09.2024

source sheet - https://www.sefaria.org/sheets/588489?lang=he

Commandment 22 - To Do What You Say 23.09.2024

Source Sheet - https://www.sefaria.org/sheets/580493?lang=he

Commandment 21 - To Confess Sin after Repentance 14.07.2024

We are commanded to verbally articulate our sins before God after we achieve proper repentance for them. In this episode we explore the actual commandment of confession as well as the key components of repentance (teshuba) that is a prerequisite for the performance of the commandment. Source sheet: https://www.sefaria.org/sheets/578107?editor=1

Commandment 20 - To Be Happy on Festivals 14.07.2024

We are commanded to be happy on the 3 festivals of the year; Pesah, Shabuot and Succot. In this episode we explore what that means and how to perform it. Source sheet: https://www.sefaria.org/sheets/576930?editor=1

Commandment 19 - To Honour the Kohanim 14.07.2024

As priests of the nation of Israel, they hold the nation in trust and Torah commands the people to honour the members of the priestly family. In this episode we explore the details of the commandment and its main laws. Source sheet: https://www.sefaria.org/sheets/575858?editor=1

Commandment 18 - Blessing of the Kohanim 27.06.2024

The Torah commands the kohanim to bless the Israelites each day. In this episode we explore the guidelines of this commandment and what its requirements are. Source sheet - https://www.sefaria.org/sheets/573415?editor=1

Commandment 17 - To Thank God after Eating 09.06.2024

We are commanded to 'bless' God after eating to satiation. What are the basic elements that define this commandment? Which foods? What is satiation? What does the blessing consist of. And...can we bless God? Source sheet: https://www.sefaria.org/sheets/570714?editor=1

Commandment 16 - To Write a Torah Scroll for Oneself 02.06.2024

We explore the commandment to write a Torah scroll for oneself. Its origins, who is obligated, and is it still pertinent today? Source sheet: https://www.sefaria.org/sheets/568787?editor=1

Commandment 15 - To Perform Mezuza 29.05.2024

We are commanded to write, and fasten a scroll with the Shema upon our doorposts. We explore here the details of the misvah and some of its laws. Source sheet: https://www.sefaria.org/sheets/567198?editor=1

Commandment 14 - To do Sisit 19.05.2024

In this episode we look at the misva of sisit. We look at when exactly it is an obligation and when is obligated. We also discuss whether the fact that it has become the 'Religious, Jewish Uniform' is a positive development. Source sheet: https://www.sefaria.org/sheets/565681?editor=1

Commandment 12&13 - To Wear Tefillin of the Head and Hand 01.05.2024

Source Sheet: https://www.sefaria.org/sheets/561351?editor=1

Commandment 11 - To Study and Teach Torah 01.05.2024

Who is required to study? Whom are we required to teach? Source sheet - https://www.sefaria.org/sheets/558779?editor=1

Commandment 10 - To Read the Shema 10.04.2024

We are commanded to read the Shema Yisrael once in the morning and once in the evening. Source sheet: https://www.sefaria.org/sheets/557007?editor=1

Commandment 9 - To Sanctify God's Name 31.03.2024

The Jewish people are commanded to sanctify God's name. In this shiur we explore the reasoning, obligations, and implications of this commandment. Source sheet: https://www.sefaria.org/sheets/555402?editor=1

Commandment 8 - To Walk in God's Ways 26.03.2024

Source Sheet: https://www.sefaria.org/sheets/552224?editor=1

Commandment 7 - To Swear in God's Name 26.03.2024

Source Sheet: https://www.sefaria.org/sheets/548568?editor=1

Commandment 6 - To Cling to God Through Relationships with Those Who Know Him 25.02.2024

The 6th Commandment charges us to cling to God by engaging in relationships and spending time in the company of the Hakhamim who know God so that we might do the same. Source sheet: https://www.sefaria.org/sheets/547068?editor=1

Commandment 5 - To Serve God Through Prayer 04.02.2024

The 5th commandment charges us to serve God through prayer. In this episode we explore what service to God is, and why prayer is central to it. We look at the nature of prayer and its purpose. Source Sheet: https://www.sefaria.org/sheets/542240?editor=1

Commandment 4 - To Fear God 31.01.2024

In this episode we explore what we mean by fear, what we fear, and the difference between fear and reverence. We also discuss ideas of reckoning and retribution. Source sheet: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/fvacyp82iev560otr3jm1/Positive-Commandment-4-To-Fear-God-Sefaria.pdf?rlkey=cclydptfxi4foc7616r3vmx7u&dl=0

Commandment 3 - To Love God 30.01.2024

What is love? And how does this apply to God? In this episode we explore the Torah's approach to this commandment and question the nature of a commandment that seems to be quite emotional.

Commandment 2 - To Know God's Unity 30.01.2024

What does it mean that God is one? We explore aspects of this commandment and its implications. Source sheet: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ghlcnoaakzw3ozsxxvc4s/Positive-Commandment-2To-Know-God-s-Unity-Sefaria.pdf?rlkey=o4f9tv42htr90p8x85bsttiir&dl=0

Commandment 1 - To Know God 30.01.2024

The first commandment is to know God. We explore what this entails, and why it is the first and foundational commandment.

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