Shelichut (Halachic concept of)

I recall learning about the story of Eliezer, Abraham’s servant, being sent to find a wife for his master’s son, Isaac. Recently, I was challenged by a friend to find how many times Eliezer’s name is mentioned in the Torah portion describing this story. T...

This class presents three views on the relationship between the principal and the agent, and draws an illuminating parallel to our spiritual service of G-d. (Based on Likutei Sichos vol. 33 parshas Korach)

This Talmud course will be exploring and analyzing the second chapter of tractate Kiddushin, which focuses on the principles of the “agent” and the Talmudic debate on ‘Shlichut’.

Study the daily lesson of Sefer HaMitzvos for day 281 with Rabbi Mendel Kaplan, where he teaches the mitzvah in-depth with added insight and detail.

Jewish law allows for the appointment of an emissary to fulfill certain mitzvot on our behalf. But if it is my obligation, how can you do it for me?

My guru says I must first surrender my ego in order to proceed with his five-day, ten-step path to total enlightenment. Personally, I find my ego quite useful, even neccessary. What do you think? Are egos really as bad as they are made out to be?

How the Lubavitcher Rebbe employed the halachic concept of shelichut to reach and influence every corner of the globe

This series present a Talmudic perspective on principles related to divorce. In this class we explore the finer points of agency regarding a ‘Get’ from out of town…

Explore the underlying principle related to the advantage of personal involvement in the performance of a Mitzvah.

Study the daily lesson of Sefer HaMitzvos for day 283 with Rabbi Mendel Kaplan, where he teaches the mitzvah in-depth with added insight and detail.