Exploration of the sugya in Sukkah 25a concerning when one is involved it a mitzvah, if they are exempt from other mitzvah.

Sources: gemora, Tosafos, Ran, Kovetz Shiurim, Tzofnas Paneach, Samech-Vov.

GPS for the Soul

Based on Likkutei Sichos vol.25 Yud Kislev

Last class in the JewishU course, GPS for the Soul II

With new special guests, Tzlach, Pnei Yehoshua and Abarbanel!

Based on Likkutei Sichos vol.25 Vayeitzei Sicha 2

Sponsored by Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Zagdanski in the zechus of a speedy refuah shleimah for his aunt, Freidle Lieba bas Chana Sarah.

Class 3 in the JewishU course

My 3 favourite words in the Tanya…

Uncover the profound life lesson contained in this paragraph-long maamer from the Alter Rebbe, the first in the sefer “Es’halech Liozna.”

Uncover the secret meaning behind the viral trend.

What do you prefer, inexpensive sweet wine or an expensive bottle of Cab-Sauv?

Why did Yitzchak pray in a field towards evening?

Yitzchak prayed in a field, but in Shulchan Aruch is says that one may not pray in a field. What’s going on?

Part of the JewishU program for students

Short & powerful maamer from the Alter Rebbe. Unofficial sister maamer of Anochi Mogen Lach which we learned last week.

Sources: Shulchan Aruch HaRav, Shulchan Aruch, Shach & Taz etc.

Isn’t there anyone I can hate?!

Short & powerful maamer from the Alter Rebbe about the meaning of the bracha “Magen Avraham.” Explore the difference between Avraham and Yishmael and more.

Our sages tell us to learn the halachos of a holiday 30 days before the day. What does that mean? And does it apply to Chanukah?

Source: Gemora, Beis Yosef, Shulchan Aruch, Mishna Berurah, shu”t Tzitz Eliezer, Shulchan Aruch HaRav.

Discussion about the meaning of love

What happens if you forget to say mashiv ha’ruach u’morid ha’geshem?

Sources: Shulchan aruch, Magen Avraham, Be’er Heitev, Sharei Teshuva, Chasam Sofer, Mishna Berurah, Shulchan Aruch HaRav, Kitzur Shulchan Aruch.

Part 2 of JewishU course