Special Classes with Mekor
Special classes are scheduled throughout the year, covering a wide range of topics, including Kashrut and Jewish holidays.
Pesach Classes with Rabbi Hirsch, 2022
~ The Seder that Passed You Over
This class was originally held on Tuesday, April 12. Rabbi Hirsch provided a bird's eye view of the seder that revealed its meaningful structure, and explored the compelling and remarkably relevant underlying message of the Haggadah. Use this link for a recording of the class on Rabbi Hirsch's podcast. Use this link for the class source sheets.
~ Pesach Without the Pain: A Practical Guide to the Laws of Passover
This class was originally held on Monday, April 4. Use this link for a recording of the class on Rabbi Hirsch's podcast.
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The Halachot of Chanukah Lighting While Traveling
One of the most common and complex questions that arise during Chanukah is how to fulfill the mitzvah of candle lighting when traveling.
In this class, originally held on November 29th, 2021, Rabbi Hirsch discussed this topic and explained how it provides insight into the fundamental principle which underlies the mitzvah of Chanukah candle lighting.
Use these links for a recording of the class on Rabbi Hirsch's podcast and the handout source sheet.
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Is Impossible Pork Kosher?
Recently there has been controversy about the kosher status of new plant-based products that are similar to pork in taste and texture.
In this class, originally held on November 1, 2021, Rabbi Hirsch discussed the halachic issues and the practical implications surrounding plant-based meat and dairy products.
Use these links for a recording of the class on Rabbi Hirsch's podcast and the handout source sheet.
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Kashrut in Center City 2021
In this class, originally held on August 11, 2021, Rabbi Eliezer Hirsch met with the Mekor Habracha community to provide the latest kashrut news in Center City, and answer kosher questions from our members.
Use these links for a recording of the class on Rabbi Hirsch's podcast, and the handout source sheet for the class here.
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~ The Seder that Passed You Over
This class was originally held on Tuesday, April 12. Rabbi Hirsch provided a bird's eye view of the seder that revealed its meaningful structure, and explored the compelling and remarkably relevant underlying message of the Haggadah. Use this link for a recording of the class on Rabbi Hirsch's podcast. Use this link for the class source sheets.
~ Pesach Without the Pain: A Practical Guide to the Laws of Passover
This class was originally held on Monday, April 4. Use this link for a recording of the class on Rabbi Hirsch's podcast.
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The Halachot of Chanukah Lighting While Traveling
One of the most common and complex questions that arise during Chanukah is how to fulfill the mitzvah of candle lighting when traveling.
In this class, originally held on November 29th, 2021, Rabbi Hirsch discussed this topic and explained how it provides insight into the fundamental principle which underlies the mitzvah of Chanukah candle lighting.
Use these links for a recording of the class on Rabbi Hirsch's podcast and the handout source sheet.
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Is Impossible Pork Kosher?
Recently there has been controversy about the kosher status of new plant-based products that are similar to pork in taste and texture.
In this class, originally held on November 1, 2021, Rabbi Hirsch discussed the halachic issues and the practical implications surrounding plant-based meat and dairy products.
Use these links for a recording of the class on Rabbi Hirsch's podcast and the handout source sheet.
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Kashrut in Center City 2021
In this class, originally held on August 11, 2021, Rabbi Eliezer Hirsch met with the Mekor Habracha community to provide the latest kashrut news in Center City, and answer kosher questions from our members.
Use these links for a recording of the class on Rabbi Hirsch's podcast, and the handout source sheet for the class here.
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The Covid Vaccine in Halacha
In this class, originally held on January 21, 2021, Rabbi Hirsch discussed the halachic considerations that surround vaccination for Covid.
You can listen to a recording of the class on Rabbi Hirsch's Covid Podcast.
In this class, originally held on January 21, 2021, Rabbi Hirsch discussed the halachic considerations that surround vaccination for Covid.
You can listen to a recording of the class on Rabbi Hirsch's Covid Podcast.