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| The Right Start to Your Day |
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Rabbi Ari Jacobson
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| Rabbi Ari Jacobson begins his course of basic Halacha, starting from the perspectives and actions which should dominate one's morning routine, continuing through the steps involved in preparing for the day. Based on the Kitzur Shulchan Aruch, this class gives a basic yet comprehensive outlook on the halachot of the morning. Included in this class are a discussion on cultivating awareness of G-d, the true definition of a Kiddush Hashem, and the difference between normative Halacha, and the practices known as a middas Chassidus. |
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Class Number: 1 of 15
Time: 45:14
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| Washing Hands upon Awakening |
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Rabbi Ari Jacobson
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| Rabbi Jacobson discusses netilat yedaim, washing hands upon awakening in the morning. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. |
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Class Number: 2 of 15
Time: 45:09
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| In the Ways of Gentiles |
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Rabbi Ari Jacobson
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| Regarding dressing in the morning, the Kitzur Shulchan Aruch states the prohibition of dressing in the ways of the Gentiles. Rabbi Jacobson expands on this concept with numerous examples to provide a complete picture of the prohibition of "bechukoseihem lo teilechu". Included in this class is a discussion on Thanksgiving dinners and the special laws applying to Left-handed people. |
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Class Number: 3 of 15
Time: 45:02
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| Covering One's Head |
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Rabbi Ari Jacobson
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| Rabbi Jacobson discusses the Kitzur Shulchan Aruch's statement of the necessity of a man wearing a head covering at all times. Reviewing the issue from the times of the Gemara until the present day, Rabbi Jacobson provides a complete overview of the "yarmulka". |
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Class Number: 4 of 15
Time: 30:29
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| Preparing Oneself for G-d |
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Rabbi Ari Jacobson
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| Rabbi Jacobson goes through the Kitzur Shulchan Aruch regarding the preparation and environment for davening. |
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Class Number: 5 of 15
Time: 50:37
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| Respecting G-d |
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Rabbi Ari Jacobson
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| Rabbi Jacobson discusses the prohibition of using G-d's name in vain in various different venues. |
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Class Number: 6 of 15
Time: 43:48
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| The Treatment of G-d's Names |
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Rabbi Ari Jacobson
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| Rabbi Jacobson continues discussing proper treatment of Hashem's Names, both spoken and written. Particular emphasis is placed on brachot l'vatala and pages with Hashem's name on it. Interesting facts include the writing of Hashem's name in a foreign language, using Hashem's name in a letter or other correspondence, correct means of disposing of papers with a form of Hashem's name on them, how to handle published Sifrei Kodesh (holy books), and the difference between a bracha l'vatala (a brocha in vain) and a bracha she'eina tzricha (an unnecessary bracha). |
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Class Number: 7 of 15
Time: 58:08
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| One Hundred Brachot |
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Rabbi Ari Jacobson
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| Rabbi Jacobson discusses the halacha of completing one hundred brachot a day. Additionally, he explains the halacha of safek brachot l'hakel, what one should do when in doubt of making a bracha. |
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Class Number: 8 of 15
Time: 43:39
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| Reciting Amen |
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Rabbi Ari Jacobson
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| In this shiur (class), Rabbi Ari Jacobson discusses the halachot (Jewish laws) of answering Amen upon
hearing a bracha (blessing). Based on the Kitzur Shulchan Aruch, this class
provides a comprehensive yet basic understanding of the laws regarding
brachot and answering Amen. |
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Class Number: 9 of 15
Time: 46:40
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| Birchat HaTorah |
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Rabbi Ari Jacobson
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| In this shiur (class), Rabbi Ari Jacobson learns the Halachot (laws) pertaining to Birchat HaTorah (blessings of the Torah). while mainly learning from the Kitzur Shulchan Aruch, Rabbi Jacobson provides additional sources and explanations of this area. |
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Class Number: 10 of 15
Time: 45:41
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| Blessings of the Morning |
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Rabbi Ari Jacobson
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| In this shiur (class), Rabbi Ari Jacobson continues with the Kitzur Shulchan Aruch's halachot of saying Birchot HaShachar, the blssings meant specifically for the morning. |
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Class Number: 11 of 15
Time: 41:10
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| Eating Before Davening |
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Rabbi Ari Jacobson
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| In this shiur (class), Rabbi Ari Jacobson discusses the prohibition of eating before davening. This class includes the pertinent Halachot concerning Shabbat and women. |
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Class Number: 12 of 15
Time: 39:25
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| Proper Prayer |
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Rabbi Ari Jacobson
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| In this shiur (class), Rabbi Ari Jacobson presents the halachot (laws) regarding actions before and during the daily prayers. Based on the Kitzur Shulcha Aruch, this class provides a clear framework for our approach to praying before G-d. |
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Class Number: 13 of 15
Time: 43:37
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| Respect for a Synagogue |
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Rabbi Ari Jacobson
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| In this shuir (Torah class), Rabbi Ari Jacobson learns the halachot (laws) concerning proper behavior in a shul (synagogue). |
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Class Number: 14 of 15
Time: 43:14
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| Proper Use of a Synagogue |
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Rabbi Ari Jacobson
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| In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Ari Jacobson goes through the halachot (laws)in the Kitzur Shulchan Aruch concerning the proper use of a shul (synagogue). This Torah class is available online for FREE in streaming video and for mp3 and ipod video downloads. |
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Class Number: 15 of 15
Time: 36:12
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