Torah Insights by Rabbi Yoggev
Video Classes
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Judaism for Beginners: 50 Jewish Phrases - Part 4
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Judaism for Beginners: 50 Jewish Phrases - Part 3
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Judaism for Beginners: 50 Jewish Phrases - Part 2
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Judaism for Beginners: 50 Jewish Phrases - Part 1
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Why We Light the Memorial (Yahrzeit) Candle
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Tu B'Shevat: Blessings over Fruits and Why We Say Them
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Audio Classes
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Laws of the Purim Meal
Six M's of Purim; Source for the mitzvah of having a meal; When do we have the meal?; Two reasons for the meal; Drinking on Purim; Origins of Hamentaschen.
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Covering the Blood
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Psalm 48 (Monday’s Psalm)
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Psalm 81 (Thursday’s Psalm)
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Psalm 82 (Tuesday’s Psalm)
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Psalm 91 (Friday’s Psalm)
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Slaughtering a Mother Bird and Its Child on the Same Day
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Understanding the Structure of the Hallel
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What’s Wrong with Shaatnez?
Exploring different reasons for the prohibition of mixing wool and linen.
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Gratitude pt. 1: Benefits and Obstacles
Gratitu
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Gratitude pt. 2: Cultivating Gratitude
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How to Comfort Mourners
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How Was the Torah Written?
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Some Laws of Shabbat Candles
Four points are discussed. 1) What happens if we only have one candle? 2) Why do we encricle the candles with our hands three times? 3) How should a hotel guest light candles? 4) Why do we light candles? (3 reasons are offered)
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Understanding Mourner's Kaddish
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The Hamsa: Origins and Symbolism
(8:30 min.)
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Understanding the Yigdal Prayer
Background on the Yigdal prayer alongsdie a comparison between Yigdal and Maimonides' list of 13 Principles of Jewish Faith. Click here for Maimonides' principles. (9 min.)
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Five Intentions for Shofar Blowing
Five intentions to enhance your shofar experience on Rosh Hashana. (8:30 min.)
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Reasons for Shaking Lulav and Etrog
(11 min.)
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Why We Eat Cheesecake on Shavuot
Five reasons for the custom of eating milk products on the holiday of Shavuot. (7:30 min.)
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Source Sheets
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Popular Misconceptions About Judaism
Adam and Eve ate an apple; one needs a rabbi's blessing to deem a food kosher; Jews with tattoos can't be buried in a Jewish cemetery; and more!
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What is Gematria?
Some background and information on gematria: the numberical value of the Hebrew letters.
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Five Key Evolutionary Stages of Jewish Law
A summary of the five central stages of the evolution of Jewish law.
Articles & Divrei Torah
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Some Reasons for Cud Chewing and Split Hooves
Two explanations for the kosher signs delineated in Leviticus 11:1-8.
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Life in the Valley Overshadowed by Death: A Jewish Chaplain’s Unforgettable Day in Hospice Care
One unforgettable day of a Jewish chaplain in a hopsice unit. Click here for the online version.
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The Three M's of Visiting the Sick
Tips for visiting the sick with one's Mouth, Muscles, and Money (the three M's). Click here for the online version.
JMORE Podcast with Rabbi Yoggev: "Hey Rabbi, What's Up With That?"
Sermons
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Rabbi Eli Yoggev - Ki Tisa 2-23-2019
Sinning for the Sake of Heaven
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Rabbi Eli Yoggev - Shemot 12-29-2018
Stepping off the Sidelines of History
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Rabbi Eli Yoggev - Toldot 11-10-2018
The Elections are Over: What's Next?
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Rabbi Eli Yoggev
Rabbi Eli Yoggev is the most recent addition to the BT clergy. He is a 2017 graduate of Yeshivat Chovevei Torah. In addition to sharing responsibility for all aspects of synagogue life, Rabbi Yoggev delivers a daily Daf Yomi class, teaches Mercaz classes for adults, teaches students and parents in our Hebrew School, and is actively involved with our BT Young Professionals.
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