89 Lessons
Bo PROTEKTZIA OR A BANANA REPUBLIC
Even in "Fiddler on the Roof" they mention that we wear the right shoe before the left, but why? Rav Kook's novel explanation surprisingly relates also to the danger of the Radical Progressive movement which sometimes intentionally blurs even that which should be clear, and even summarizes the laws which "lefties" do different than "righties", and when they do the same. Rav Kook's innovative mixture of halacha, kabbala and philosophy is especially interesting on this topic. BTW, there's an interesting halacha innovated by Rav Kook here which many don't realize (or intentionally omit) that he is the source!
Bo Only New Chometz Apply
Since parshas Bo includes the prohibitions about chometz on Pesach…
Since parshas Bo includes the prohibitions about chometz on Pesach…
Parashat Hashavua New Month, New Effort
Harav Shaul Yisraeli – from Siach Shaul, p. 214-215
Harav Shaul Yisraeli – from Siach Shaul, p. 214-215
Bo Sanctifying the New Month & the Land of Israel
We read in this week's Torah portion of Bo that G-d gave Moshe and Aharon the following commandment: "This month [Nissan] shall be the first of the months of the year for you" (Sh'mot 12,1). It is from here we learn the laws of how the rabbinical court sanctifies the new months and determines the holidays accordingly. One of these laws, as taught in Tractate Sanhedrin, is that this mitzvah may be performed only in Eretz Yisrael.
Bo Gluten-Free, Sake, and Vegan
This week’s parsha, Bo, teaches about matzoh, which can be made only from the five types of grain that can become chametz (wheat, barley, spelt, rye, and oats). This gives us the opportunity to discuss kashrus issues related to gluten and non-gluten grains.
Bo Freedom According to Rav Kook
Rav Kook's ideas on what true individual and national freedom is and how to attain it.
