BSD The Talmud and the Law of Gravity. The case of the falling house. In this shiur the Mishnah presents us with the following case: A two story building is owned by two people, each one owning another floor. Now the house collapsed, and the two neighbors collect (and divide between them) the broken [...]
BSD The shape and measurements of the Succah's walls can teach us about the meaning of suffering and about closeness to G-d.
BSD Food related utensils or containers owned by a borrower are considered as basic needs, and therefore are off limit for his lender. I.e., they cannot be taken as a collateral. If he did take them, he is liable to a punishment. How many prohibitions are involved in this theme is the main issue [...]
Rabbi Avrohom Baruch Zachariash teaches the halachas of Chol Hamoed with the Mishnah Berurah (O.C. 533). Milking cows, Skilled work versus non-skilled work; Driving cars; Is there a concept of "FUN" in the Torah; catching fish.; and much more!
BSD Topics: A dead person's collateral- who owns it?; What is King Solomon's advice to one who hurt his friend?; Do we have to rationalize the Torah's prohibitions?
BSD "I know I'll sin after Yom Kippur (and so does He). So what's it all about anyways?"
BSD Does our Creator need us? Which tribe did Eliyahu (Elijah the prophet) come from? These and more questions are answered in the second half of this shiur-video.
BSD Is it permissible for a lender to collect all the items from his debtor, or is he supposed to leave him his bare necessities? And how does one decide what bare necessities are?: ALSO: The Talmud teaches us the concept of "we are all children of royalty". What does it mean in practical [...]
Rabbi Avrohom Baruch Zachariash teaches the halachas of Chol Hamoed with the Mishnah Berurah (O.C. 533). Scheduling car repair for Chol Hamoed; Shopping on Chol Hamoed for Chol Hamoed and for after Yom Tov; Buying a new suit in the UK to bring to Israel; Making cole slaw on Yom Tov; and much more!
BSD Order of Court in the eyes of halacha. The Torah prohibits a lender from entering the home of his borrower in order to take a collateral (that is in general. This law has many details). Collateral collection can only be done through the legal channels of Beth Din (Jewish Court) . But does [...]