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Semikha Program - Torah Ve-Ahava

Rabbi Haim Ovadia

The Semikha Program is free and open to all. You can listen to and read select lessons and texts at your own pace, from anywhere. Your academic and Judaic background, as well as non-formal classes you attend, will be counted.
To join, email R Ovadia at rabbiovadia613@gmail.com
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  • Sep 17, 2019 · 59 min

    Semikha 10: 301-302 Tur's Intro

    In chapter 301 the Tur explains his methodology in presenting the laws in the order he did. He speaks about general concepts of Shabbat. Chapter 302 (as well as parts of 301) is dedicated to the care of clothes.

  • Aug 13, 2019 · 48 min

    Semikha Shabbat 5: 250 - Timers and Delayed action

    Chapter 250 in Shulhan Arukh is the basis for the discussion of using timers or delayed action on Shabbat. You'd be surprised how many things can be done with the help of timers. Also, we discuss the term יש אומרים and the different approaches and...

  • May 24, 2019 · 57 min

    Semikha Shabbat 1: Shulhan Arukh 242

    chapter 242 in Shulhan Arukh speaks of honoring Shabbat. the parallel chapter in Arokh HaShulhan expands on the 39 melakhot and several important Halakhic concepts which pertain to Shabbat.

  • May 17, 2019 · 52 min

    Shabbat 39 melakhot part 2

    This is the conclusion of our discussion of Melakhot Shabbat, how the list was formed, and its connection to the mishkan.

  • May 15, 2019 · 51 min

    Shabbat 39 Melakhot, part 1

    Introduction to the list of 39 melakhot of Shabbat following the research of Prof. Gilat

  • Mar 29, 2019 · 57 min

    The Halakhic Process 2

    In this session we continue discussing the methodology of the Halakhic process. Which books and genres to use, electronic databases, and other research methods. We also discuss the importance of distinguishing between rabbinical and biblical laws.

  • Mar 28, 2019 · 55 min

    The Halakhic Process Part 1

    In this session we examine the development of halakha and the process of making halakhic decision, based on questions raised by participants of the Semikha Program of Torah Ve-Ahava

  • Mar 1, 2019 · 48 min

    Avelut 13: Final Session

    In this session we cover the last chapters of Shulhan Arukh on Avelut, from 391 to 403. among the topics discussed: participating in a joyous activity, displaying sorrow on Shabbat, shiva and shloshim curtailed by holidays, staying at home during...

  • Feb 22, 2019 · 57 min

    Avelut 12: Shiva and Sheloshim prohibitions

    In this session we cover chapters 380-390 of Shulhan Arukh Yoreh Deah which speak about the prohibitions during Shiva and Shelohim, including shaving, bathing, washing clothes, working, attending celebrations and more.

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