Yom Kippur -- The Day of Atonement

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Rav Dovid gives a daily halacha at the Wall Street Synagogue in Lower Manhattan.
This series covers Yom Kippur.

3 Sivan 5768

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Havdala following Yom Tov (15:13)

We make havdala following Yom Tov, but we don't include the candle or spices. Why?

Sources: OC 491:1; MB 491:1-2; OC 298:1; MB 298:1

3 Iyar 5768

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Kiddush Lavana and Fast Days (17:18)

Kiddush Lavana is ideally said on Motzei Shabbos or Motzei Yom Tov. What about after a fast day? This shiur discusses Yom Kippur, Tisha B'Av, Asara B'Tevet, Ta'anit Ester, and other Taaniot.

Sources: OC 426:2; MB 426:7-11; Beur Halacha d.h. "v'Lo kodem Yom HaKippurim"

13 Tishrei 5768

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Between Yom Kippur and Sukkos (11:51)

After Yom Kippur, we rush to do several mitzvot, among them building the sukkah. We also leave out tachunun as the days until Sukkos have a quasi Yom Tov status. What is the connection between these themes?

Sources: OC 624:5; MB 624:18-19; OC 625:1; MB 625:2; I Kings 7-8

Dedicated as a zechut for a refuah shleima for Moshe ben Ester Ruchel.

7 Tishrei 5768

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Shortening or Skipping Prayers on Erev Yom Kippur (7:57)

We eliminate several prayers on Erev Yom Kippur, including LaMinatzeach, Mizmor L'Todah, and Tachnun -- though each is eliminated for a different reason. Slichot are shortened and Avinu Malkeinu is skipped.

Sources: OC 604:2; MB 604:3-5

6 Tishrei 5768

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Eating on Erev Yom Kippur (15:39)

Most of us eat on the day before Yom Kippur to prepare ourselves for the upcoming fast. But it is actually a mitzvah to eat on Erev Yom Kippur. Why is that?

Sources: OC 604:1; MB 604:1-2

28 Elul 5767

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Making the Yomim Noraim Relevant (51:47)

Join Rav Dovid for a corporate "Lunch and Learn" discussion on relating to the High Holidays in our modern times. What makes the Yomim Noraim relevant for us today? Is this just a bunch of "New Year's Resolutions" that, like all other such resolutions, will be forgotten within days of Yom Kippur? How should we relate to Rosh HaShanah, and why do these Holidays occur back-to-back on the calendar?

29 Av 5767

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Yom Kippur Katan (9:56)

Some people fast every Erev Rosh Chodesh for Yom Kippur Katan. What's it all about?

Sources: OC 417:1; MB 417:4

29 Av 5766

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The Four Levels of Transgression (12:47)

The four levels of transgression and the requirements of kaporah for each.

Sources: MT Teshuva 1:4

28 Av 5766

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Teshuva and Yom Kippur (12:43)

Teshuva and the se'ir hamishtaleach of Yom Kippur.

Sources: MT Teshuva 1:2-3

13 Tevet 5766

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Rabbi Akiva and the Ten Martyrs (8:54)

Rav Dovid tells the story of Rabbi Akiva and the Ten Martyrs, rabbinic leaders killed by the Romans during the Hadrianic persecution. This emotional story lays the ground for deep theological concepts concerning Torah, martyrdom, and justice.

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Yom Kippur -- The Day of Atonement *Buy "Yom Kippur" on an mp3 CD!* (All 10 classes for just $5.00+S&H!) Rav Dovid gives a daily halacha at the Wall Street Synagogue in Lower Manhattan. This series covers Yom Kippur.
3 Sivan 5768	listen	Havdala following Yom Tov (15:13) We make havdala following Yom Tov, but we don't include the candle or spices. Why? Sources: OC 491:1; MB 491:1-2; OC 298:1; MB 298:1
3 Iyar 5768	listen	Kiddush Lavana and Fast Days (17:18) Kiddush Lavana is ideally said on Motzei Shabbos or Motzei Yom Tov. What about after a fast day? This shiur discusses Yom Kippur, Tisha B'Av, Asara B'Tevet, Ta'anit Ester, and other Taaniot. Sources: OC 426:2; MB 426:7-11; Beur Halacha d.h. "v'Lo kodem Yom HaKippurim"
13 Tishrei 5768	listen	Between Yom Kippur and Sukkos (11:51) After Yom Kippur, we rush to do several mitzvot, among them building the sukkah. We also leave out tachunun as the days until Sukkos have a quasi Yom Tov status. What is the connection between these themes? Sources: OC 624:5; MB 624:18-19; OC 625:1; MB 625:2; I Kings 7-8 Dedicated as a zechut for a refuah shleima for Moshe ben Ester Ruchel.
7 Tishrei 5768	listen	Shortening or Skipping Prayers on Erev Yom Kippur (7:57) We eliminate several prayers on Erev Yom Kippur, including LaMinatzeach, Mizmor L'Todah, and Tachnun -- though each is eliminated for a different reason. Slichot are shortened and Avinu Malkeinu is skipped. Sources: OC 604:2; MB 604:3-5
6 Tishrei 5768	listen	Eating on Erev Yom Kippur (15:39) Most of us eat on the day before Yom Kippur to prepare ourselves for the upcoming fast. But it is actually a mitzvah to eat on Erev Yom Kippur. Why is that? Sources: OC 604:1; MB 604:1-2
28 Elul 5767	listen	Making the Yomim Noraim Relevant (51:47) Join Rav Dovid for a corporate "Lunch and Learn" discussion on relating to the High Holidays in our modern times. What makes the Yomim Noraim relevant for us today? Is this just a bunch of "New Year's Resolutions" that, like all other such resolutions, will be forgotten within days of Yom Kippur? How should we relate to Rosh HaShanah, and why do these Holidays occur back-to-back on the calendar?
29 Av 5767	listen	Yom Kippur Katan (9:56) Some people fast every Erev Rosh Chodesh for Yom Kippur Katan. What's it all about? Sources: OC 417:1; MB 417:4
29 Av 5766	listen	The Four Levels of Transgression (12:47) The four levels of transgression and the requirements of kaporah for each. Sources: MT Teshuva 1:4
28 Av 5766	listen	Teshuva and Yom Kippur (12:43) Teshuva and the se'ir hamishtaleach of Yom Kippur. Sources: MT Teshuva 1:2-3
13 Tevet 5766	listen	Rabbi Akiva and the Ten Martyrs (8:54) Rav Dovid tells the story of Rabbi Akiva and the Ten Martyrs, rabbinic leaders killed by the Romans during the Hadrianic persecution. This emotional story lays the ground for deep theological concepts concerning Torah, martyrdom, and justice.