In this Very Special Episode of Current Jewish Questions, guest lecturer Dr. Allen Mincer introduces the series on Electricity in Jewish Law with an introduction to the science of Electricity.
Ep. 120 Current Jewish Questions 34 – Electricity 1
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Rabbi Josh Yuter’s Introduction to Eruvin concludes with a discussion on the requirements for total communal participation, and solutions for circumventing this nearly impossible halakhic condition.
Current Jewish Questions 33 – Intro to Eiruvin 3 Sources (PDF)
Current Jewish Questions 33 – Introduction to Eiruvin 3
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In the second part of his Introduction to Eiruvin, Rabbi Yuter provides a general overview regarding the physical construction of an eiruv.
Current Jewish Questions 32 – Intro to Eiruvin 2 Sources (PDF)
Current Jewish Questions 32 – Introduction to Eiruvin 2
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Rabbi Josh Yuter’s Current Jewish Questions series returns with the first of a three part introduction to the laws of eruv.
Current Jewish Questions 31 – Intro to Eiruvin 1 Sources (PDF)
Current Jewish Questions 31 – Introduction to Eiruvin 1
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Rabbi Yuter’s class series leaves for a summer hiatus with a discussion on Privacy in Judaism.
Current Jewish Questions 30 – Privacy Sources (PDF)
Current Jewish Questions 30 – Privacy Sources
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Current Jewish Questions – Partnership Minyanim Sources (PDF)
Current Jewish Questions 29 – Partnership Minyanim
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In this edition of Current Jewish Questions, Rabbi Yuter addresses the topic of what has become popularly known as “Shomer Negiah,” guarding against physical contact between men and women.
Current Jewish Questions – Shomer Negiah – Kiruv Bassar Sources (PDF) (Updated 10/2013)
Current Jewish Questions – Shomer Negiah – Kiruv Bassar
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Current Jewish Questions – Women’s Head Covering Sources (PDF)
Current Jewish Questions – Women’s Head Covering
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In this podcast Rabbi Yuter explores sources discussing how music may empower or degrade authentic Jewish practice and spirituality. Includes bonus discussion on kol isha
Current Jewish Questions 26 – Music in Judaism Sources (PDF)
Current Jewish Questions 26 – Music in Judaism
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In this installment of Current Jewish Questions, Rabbi Yuter explores the conflicting concerns and parameters of when and how a Jew should offer religious rebuke or criticism.
Current Jewish Questions 25 – Tochacha and Rebuke Sources (PDF)
Current Jewish Questions 25 – Tochacha and Rebuke
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