Shows
Jewels of TorahFoJ009 - Kashruth I - Basics of KashruthIn this lesson Rabbi Shimon Eddi begins a look at kashruth with a review of the basic concepts of Jewish dietary law.2019-07-071h 25Jewels of TorahFoJ008 - The Hebrew Calendar IIIn this class Rabbi Shimon Eddi continues our look at the Hebrew Calendar with a tour through the months and their respective observances.2019-06-301h 23Jewels of TorahFoJ007 - The Hebrew Calendar IIn this class Rabbi Shimon begins a look at the Hebrew Calendar with its structure and mechanics.2019-06-291h 06Jewels of TorahF0J005 - The Torah and the SynagogueIn this lesson Rabbi Shimon Eddi takes the class on a tour of the synagogue and explains the parts and artefacts to be found there. The characteristics, purpose, and usage of the Torah scrolls are also covered as part of this overview.2019-06-271h 33Jewels of TorahFoJ004 - Halacha and How It WorksIn this lesson Rabbi Shimon Eddi discusses what halacha (Jewish Law) is, how it has developed and continues to develop, and how the halachic system works.2019-06-271h 06Jewels of TorahF0J003 - The Purpose of JudaismIn this lesson Rabbi Eddi covers the most basic questions of all: what is the purpose behind the existence of Judaism? Why did God designate a Chosen People at all? And what does it mean to be 'Chosen'?2019-06-2757 minJewels of TorahFoJ002 - Thirteen Principles of FaithIn this lesson Rabbi Shimon Eddi covers Maimonides's Thirteen Principles of Faith--and we see that they may not be nearly as universal as we've always assumed....2019-06-221h 02Jewels of TorahFoJ001 - MezuzothIn this lesson Rabbi Shimon Eddi introduces the class to the mezuza and explains its rules, purpose, and philosophy.2019-06-211h 23