Hebrew Writings

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1. KODESH HILLULIM – HILCHOS TALMUD TORAH U’MELAMDIM

ספר קדש הלולים: הלכות תלמוד תורה ומלמדים

I researched and compiled this sefer while preparing my dissertation on changing methodologies in Jewish Education for my M Ed. It explores early childhood education as well as classical educational methodologies as prescribed by the Talmud. It is also available at Hebrewbooks.org.


2. CHASIDEI UMOS HAOLAM

חסידי אומות העולם

This sefer explores the path of the righteous gentile as well as their reward in the world to come. It also discusses various relationships between Jew and non-Jew in contemporary society.


3. MISHKAL HACHASIDUS

משקל החסידות

Mishkal Hachasidus explores the many facets and limitations of the obligation to go beyond the letter of the law in one’s Torah observance. It’s final chapter deals with the intersection of Kabbalah and Halachah. It is also available at Hebrewbooks.org


4. HASHOFET ASHER YIH’IYEH BAYAMIM HAHEIM

השופט אשר יהיה בימים ההם

This sefer explores the dynamics of the authority of later courts to overturn the rulings of earlier courts. It seeks to understand the basis for the universal jurisdiction of the Talmud in matters of Jewish law.


5. SHEISH MITZVOS TEMIDIOS

שש מצות תמידיות

This ma’amar explores the concept of the “six constant mitzvos” identified by Sefer Hachinuch.


6. HANISHAL L’CHACHAM

הנשאל לחכם

This essay outlines some of the general principles of halachic decision when there is dispute.


7. YESOD CHIUV BIRCAS HANEHININ

יסוד חיוב ברכת הנהנין

An exploration of the statement that the obligation of making berachos is based on reasoning.


8. Chazon Lamoed

חזון למועד

More Hebrew Writings to follow

Essays on the Chagim:

  • Pesach: Sippur Yetzias Mitzrayim
  • Yom Kippur: Mechilah al Lashon Hara
  • Chanukah: Lighting alone
  • Simchas Yom Tov