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Halacha: Lifting Weights — Kedoshim 5786

2026/04/23

Parshas Kedoshim contains 51 Mitzvos (!). One of them is the prohibition to defraud with inaccurate weights and measures. Explore a passage in the Rambam which is echoed in the Choshen Mishpat section of Shulchan Aruch— and discover a deeper life lesson within this mitzvah. Sources: Gemora, Rambam, Tur Beis Yosef, Sefer Meiras Einayim, Prisha, Rabbeinu Bechaye, Sefer HaChinuch, Minchas Chinuch and the Lubavitcher Rebbe.

Dating & Marriage part 3 (JewishU)

2026/04/22

Discussion of many laws and customs of the wedding.

The Pleasure of a Blemish - Tazria-Metzora 5786 (JewishU)

2026/04/17

Teaching from Sefer Yetzirah on the parsha and beyond

I’ll Pay You After Pesach…

2026/04/16

If someone owes you money and says, “I’ll pay you after Pesach,” how long is that? The day after? A week? Uncover and unusual Halacha in the Shulchan Aruch which just doesn’t seem to belong. Explore the writings of Rabbi Yosef Karo, the Levush, Gra, Sefer Meiras Einayim, Shach & Rabbi Yaakov Emden.

Dating & Marriage - JewishU part 2

2026/04/13

Part 2 in the JewishU course on Dating & Marriage. Today we discussed the difference in marriage before and after the Torah was given, and then read and discussed a letter by the Rebbe about priorities in marriage.

Yud-Alef Nissan Farbrengen with Rabbi Yehudah Weg

2026/04/13

Farbrengen in honour of the Rebbe’s birthday with the shliach in Tulsa, OK

Tzav & Shabbat HaGadol 2026 & Four Sons (JewishU)

2026/03/26

Tzav - based on Likkutei Sichos vol.1 Shabbos HaGadol - based on lku”s vol.27 Four Sons - based on Simchas HaRegel

Pesach Q&A 2026

2026/03/24

Do I have to move the fridge to clean under it for Pesach? What do with my chametz if I’ll be at someone else’s house? Can you kasher a microwave for Pesach? And more…

Dating - JewishU course part 1

2026/03/23

Discussion about dating and marriage. Sources: The Jew & His Home by Rabbi Eliyahu Kitov; letter by the Lubavitcher Rebbe (The Lettet & the Spirit vol.1, p.363.

Vayikra 5786 & Pesach

2026/03/19

A little bit about the parsha and Pesach.

Coffee & Afikoman

2026/03/19

What are some halachic issues regarding coffee? Can you drink coffee after eating the Afikoman? Sources: Gemora, Shulchan Aruch, Taz, Radvaz, Tosafos, Pri Chadash, Chida, Lubavitcher Rebbe

Ki Tisa 5786 & Pesach

2026/03/18

JewishU class about tzedakah & giving (based on 2nd maamer in Torah Ohr for Ki Tisa), as well as Pesach Kiddush.

Song of the Sea - Beshalach 5786

2026/03/18

Explore a 3-way dispute in the gemora (Sotah 30b) about the manner in which we sang at the splitting of the sea. Based on Likkutei Sichos vol.31, Beshalach sicha 1

Tanya ch.6 - The Other Side

2026/03/18

4th and final class in the JewishU “GPS for the Soul part 2” course.

Mishkan Above & Below (Parshas Pekudei 5786) + Haggadah Tidbits

2026/03/13

JewishU class with students. Parsha discussion based loosely on Likkutei Torah for Pekudei.