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Exploring Sacred Spaces Ep. 6: Halakhot of Air Conditioners

Posted August 7, 202300:10:58

  Is there an obligation to have air conditioners or heaters in a synagogue? If we do have air conditioners, what considerations do we need to take?...

Re’eh 5783: Growth is Possible

Posted August 7, 202300:33:33

Zvi is joined from across the ocean with Pardes North America faculty associate Rabbi Brent Spodek, host of Good Jewish Lover, to discuss the weekly...

Exploring Sacred Spaces Ep. 5: Blessings at Eye Level

Posted August 4, 202300:10:34

  We continue our examination of the duchan (platform) from which the Kohanim offer blessings to the congregation. As we know from the previous episode,...

Exploring Sacred Spaces Ep. 4: Stepping up to Offer Blessings

Posted August 3, 202300:12:24

  In previous episodes, the Maggid of Melbourne discussed how the Hazzan should approach the lectern, examining the question of whether one should...

Exploring Sacred Spaces Ep. 3: Tied to the Lectern – A Hasidic Tale

Posted August 2, 202300:11:38

  Join the Maggid of Melbourne as he continues his exploration of where the Hazzan (prayer leader) stands as he leads prayers. Levi brings in a tale...