Jewels of Torah

1:25:56 | Jul 7th, 2019

In this lesson Rabbi Shimon Eddi begins a look at kashruth with a review of the basic concepts of Jewish dietary law.

1:23:25 | Jun 30th, 2019

In this class Rabbi Shimon Eddi continues our look at the Hebrew Calendar with a tour through the months and their respective observances.

1:06:38 | Jun 29th, 2019

In this class Rabbi Shimon begins a look at the Hebrew Calendar with its structure and mechanics.

1:33:35 | Jun 27th, 2019

In 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 al...Show More

1:06:15 | Jun 27th, 2019

In 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.

57:17 | Jun 27th, 2019

In 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 'Chos...Show More

1:02:16 | Jun 22nd, 2019

In 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....

1:23:17 | Jun 21st, 2019

In this lesson Rabbi Shimon Eddi introduces the class to the mezuza and explains its rules, purpose, and philosophy.