[BS"D] In this video: The first part of our class discusses the prohibition of kneading on Shabbos, with its many details. In the second part we discuss the concept of "mazal" i.e. a person's fate and how it influences them throughout life. But hey, what happened to the Jewish concept of free will? Watch [...]
[BS"D] Topics: Animal feeding in Aggadah and in Halacha; The many parameters of the melacha of lash (kneading).
[BS"D] When feeding your farm animals, one has to know the do and dont's of Shabbos labour.
Rabbi Avrohom Baruch Zachariash teaches the halachas of the Three Weeks with the Mishnah Berurah (O.C. 551:17). 00:10 Avoiding Shehechiyanu during the three weeks. 02:59 Do you make a Shehechiyanu on a new DISHWASHER? 05:30 Do you make a Shehechiyanu on a new CAR? How about a LEASED car? 15:33 Saying Shehechiyanu on Watermelon. [...]
[BS"D] One is not allowed to exert him/herself unnecessarily on Shabbos. So what happens if your animal is a picky eater and wants you to prepare the food for it in a laborious way?
[BS"D] The [period of three weeks of mourning over Jerusalem can be a time- in fact THE time- for spiritual growth and meaning. So let's go for it!
[BS"D] The Talmud views Balaam as a negative person. Why? Didn't he keep telling everybody that he listens to God only? Listen to the hidden message, to what's behind the facade and externals.
[BS"D] if an animal is burdened with fragile items on Shabbos, it can raise many halachic questions. One important factor is preventing suffering from animals.
Rabbi Avrohom Baruch Zachariash teaches the halachas of Yom Tov with the Mishnah Berurah (O.C. 514-516). The main discussion point was interactions with gentiles on Yom Tov.