Shabbat Food
Rabbi Reuven Lauffer discusses the halachic guidelines and spiritual importance of preparing and enjoying food on Shabbat.
Shabbat
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Shabbat Candle Lighting – Part 1
Rabbi Reuven Lauffer discusses the origins, meaning, and laws of Shabbat candle lighting as the mitzvah that ushers in Shabbat.
Why Don't We Blow the Shofar on Shabbat? A Fascinating Halachic Discussion
Why was the shofar blown on Shabbat in the Beit Hamikdash but not elsewhere? Explore the teachings of the commentaries to uncover the unique relationship between the shofar, Rosh Hashanah, and the Tem...
Sukkot on Shabbat: Why the Sukkah Remains but the Lulav Does Not
When the first day of Sukkot falls on Shabbat, why is the lulav set aside while the mitzvah of sukkah continues? This class explores several halachic and mystical explanations for the difference.
Why Don’t We Blow the Shofar When Rosh Hashanah Falls on Shabbat?
Explore the Talmudic debate over why the shofar is not blown on Shabbat, the special status of Jerusalem and the Beit Hamikdash, and the deeper lesson of why preserving Shabbat can take precedence eve...
Rosh Hashanah on Shabbat: Is It Good or Bad for the Jewish People?
What happens when Rosh Hashanah falls on Shabbat and we do not blow the shofar on the first day? This class explores why the shofar is such a powerful advocate for the Jewish people, why Shabbat can t...
