Listen to Rabbi Sam as he discusses the Parsha with guest educator every week. The goal is to have Parsha Torah available that is not frontal, a conversation you can take part. The podcast is available here on anchor or wherever you get your podcasts (iTunes, spotify, stitcher etc.).
Netflix and Shiur: The West Wing and the Right to Privacy
Does Jewish tradition believe in a right to Privacy? In a world where there is an enormous amount of data online, privacy has become a primary issue. Where do we stand on this important issue?
In the episode we will watch parts of a west wing episode that debates the topic, and we will debate the topic ourselves.
4 ways Rav Kook looks at art
Shiur given as part of a silkscreening paint night at CKI. Participants made their own paintings and were able to take their paintings home. While they dried, we learned some Torah from Rabbi Reinstein on the topic of Art in Rav Kook's thought.
Should a Jew buy life insurance?
This halakhik question is tied in with questions of faith and belief. In this class we delve into the topic through responsa from Rabbi Moshe Feinstein, Rabbi Ehrenstein and Rav Ovadia Yosef.
Responsa from the Holocaust
This week we take out some time to remember and immortalize those that perished and survived the Shoah. The Responsa will come from She'elot Uteshuvot MiMamakim (Questions and Answers from the Depths) from Rabbi Ephraim Oshry who answered questions throughout the holocaust, buried his answers and went back to find them.
Got Milk?
This shiur discusses the modern issue of Cholov Yisrael, and looks into Rav Moshe Feinstein's Teshuva on the topic.
This class was given by Rabbi Reinstein on March 9.
Here is the source sheet.
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.