Not every shiur fits into a category! Here are some of my lectures on “Other Topics” that you might find interesting.
The Ethiopian Beta Israel
Exploring the ancient customs and practices of the Ethiopian Jewish community and their halachic integration into mainstream Israeli society. The Ethiopian Beta Yisrael - Part 1 - History and Halachic Status The Ethiopian Beta Yisrael - Part 2 - Integrating Ethiopian...
Cohanim and Airplanes
Cohanim and Airplanes Part 1: Part 2:
Torah & Science: The Rambam’s 4th Ikar
The Rambam on Torah & Science The Riddle of the Fourth Ikar
Mesorah vs. Modernity
What is 'Authentic' Halachic Development?
Difficult Questions in Hashkafa
To Ask or Not To Ask - Difficult Questions in Hashkafa
Customs and Minhagim
An Analysis of Different Jewish Minhagim and Customs Minhag - Outline and Overview, Minhagim of Hagba'ah, Wedding Minhagim See also Understanding Minhag
Disgraced Rabbis
Disgraced Rabbis Part 1: Part 2:
Loving Hashem
Ahavat Hashem Ahavat Hashem - A Practical Guide to Regaining Lost Love (2024)
Deeper Understandings in Chumash
Literal & Non-Literal Understandings in Chumash How Was The Torah Written and Why It Matters Today The Written Torah, the 8th Ikar and the Secret of the Twelve
Preparing Shiurim and Source Sheets
Learn how to prepare shiurim and source sheets for your own Torah teaching. 1 shiur with 2 source sheets!
Washing on Dipped Foods
Tuma & Tahara – Washing on Dipped Foods
Shaving
Part 1 Part 2
The Rambam on Tefilla
Tefilla - The Rambam's Controversial Position on Prayer This shiur was given in August 2013 on the 18th Yarzheit of the murder of Danny Frei hy"d.
Halacha as a Symphony
A compelling shiur about how to relate to the strictures of Jewish law by viewing Halacha as a symphony.