Bimah Me Up Shmuli

This class explains the background and the theories behind the stance of only having the Bimah(platform) in the middle of the synagogue. This was a major controversy in the 1800s but has become standard in Orthodox synagogues around the world.  So much so, that it made it's way into Congregation Kol Israel's Articles of Incorporation. 

This class was given by Rabbi Reinstein on March 1.

Here is the source sheet.

Killer Cohanim in Context

The first Responsa in the series, we discuss the ramifications of joining the army for  Kohen (a Jewish Priest). This shiur was given in conjuction with Congregation Kol Israel (ckibrooklyn.org). Thank you to Rabbi Wolkenfeld for helping with the sources and for the translations.

This class was given by Rabbi Sam Reinstein on February 10, 2016.

Here is the source sheet.