Transform your Shabbos from routine observance to divine encounter. Rabbi Ari Klapper explores mystical and philosophical teachings about Shabbos as the weekly manifestation of Hashem's kingship. Deep dive into Gemora analysis, Kabbalistic concepts, and practical spirituality. Learn what Shabbos is supposed to be and how to truly feel the Shechina. Graduate-level spiritual development for serious practitioners seeking authentic connection.
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Hilchos Shabbos 5773
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Two brothers talk pop culture and bagels on Shabbos.
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Understand the foundations of Hilchos Shabbos as we explore the underpinnings of Halacha through Sefer Orchos Shabbos.
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Penimiyus of Shabbos
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Each Shabbos during world history is different. No two Shabbasos are the same. As you get ready for Shabbos, listen to each, once in a lifetime opportunity ,that you should anticipate, that will get you into the perfect frame of mind for this coming Shabbos.
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ShirHaLev was created to help Jews learn songs and therefore help increase their enjoyment of Shabbos, holidays and many other occasions. To submit songs, email them to [email protected]
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A daily, five-minute shiur on Hilchos Shabbos to strengthen our Shemiras Shabbos as a Shemira for Acheinu Kol Bais Yisrael.
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Elevate your Shabbos experience by discovering new layers of understanding of the unique holiness and splendor of Shabbos!
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Join Rabbi Wohlgeleernter and his son Ahron as they get ready for their Shabbos table each week. Their discussion span a range of conversations about Jewish life and how to do it the best!
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Tzirel Liba invites you to activate your inner royalty through the power of living with a daily Shabbos Awareness. Access the boundless blessings of this day with her exuberance, creativity and original music!
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One of the most famous seforim is Nesivos Shalom. For about two years we had a small chabura that met every Friday morning (early) to learn the Rebbe's teachings about "Shabbos" in Nesivos Shalom chelek bais - The Slonimer Rebbe's Torahs about Shabbos have the ability to take one to a different world in appreciating and tasting the Holy Shabbos. If you have any questions or comments please email [email protected] Check out the other chaburas Nesivos Shalom Working on Middos Likutei Moh ...
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Mordy's Shtiebel is a flourishing Kehillah in Jackson New Jersey with R' Binyomin Weinrib as their Rov. R’ Binyomin Weinrib is the Rov of Mordy’s Shtiebel in Lakewood NJ and Khal Tefila L’Dovid in Toms River NJ. He currently gives weekly Shuirim in Tanya, Sfas Emes and Likutei Moharan. R’ Weinrib teaches pnimiyus and halacha in an extremely practical way to implement very easily.
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Study the Sefer "B'yam Darkecha, to discover the beauty of Shabbos through the teachings of Rabbi Yitzchak Meir Morgenstern. This comprehensive class will shed light on how to appreciate the true gift of Shabbos as seen in the light of Chassidus. You can e-mail Rabbi Michalowicz with questions or comments at [email protected]
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Rav Shlomo Katz journeys through the halachot of Shabbat using the sefer Peninei Halakha by Rav Eliezer Melamed, weaving together clarity in psak with the depth of Chassidus and the soul of niggun. From candle lighting to last-minute preparations, from the halachic to the emotional—each episode is a doorway into a more alive, more rooted Shabbos. Whether you’re just beginning or relearning it all again, come enter the holiness of Shabbos from the inside out.
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If faith is logical, why does Hashem still ask for emunah peshutah — simple faith? This episode dismantles the modern obsession with proofs. Rabbi Klapper shows, through vivid mashalim, that the simplest truths need no defense. When you see writing in the sand, you know there was a writer. So too, when we look at the universe — its structure, its p…
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What would it feel like to see Hashem with absolute clarity — not just believe, but know? Rabbi Klapper reveals that Shabbos isn’t a day of rest from confusion; it’s a day when confusion itself disappears. The Torah hints to this when it never says “and it was evening and it was morning” for the seventh day — because Shabbos has no darkness. It’s p…
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If Hashem’s blessing is perfect, why do some fruits of life turn bitter? Continuing his journey through the stages of Shabbos, Rabbi Klapper explores the imagery of the “field of holy fruit.” Every Shabbos we become the field where Divine shefa is planted—but the week that follows reveals what kind of fruit we’ve grown. When emunah is pure, Hashem’…
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What truly happens the instant Shabbos enters the world? Rabbi Klapper opens a new section of the sefer to uncover the mystical structure of Shabbos time. Friday night isn’t merely “the beginning of rest”—it’s a spiritual shockwave, a sudden leap from Olam HaZeh to Olam HaBa. Through Rabbi Pinkus’s Kabbalistic lens, we discover how Hashem’s Shechin…
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How can we train our instincts to choose holiness under pressure? Building on the previous discussion, Rabbi Klapper shows that the tests of Shabbos aren’t only about rules—they’re about reflexes. When the unexpected happens—a light left on, a guest arriving, a fire that cannot be put out—the Yeitzer Hara argues for “just this once.” The Ramban, Ch…
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Ep. 64 – The Subtle Tests of Shabbos
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30:07What does real mesiras nefesh look like when no one’s watching? This episode explores the quiet tests that define true Shabbos devotion—not martyrdom under persecution, but the split-second choices in embarrassment, comfort, or convenience. From the Chazon Ish’s story of the man who added oil to his lamp out of shame before an honored guest, we see…
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How can giving up become the deepest way to receive? We begin with the Midrash of Moshe’s neshama and the “kiss” of death—nishikas peh—revealing mesiras nefesh as a mutual act of love, not coercion. Only Am Yisrael, bound by a bris of ahavah, are commanded to sanctify Hashem’s Name this way. Then we link that love to Shabbos Mincha—“va’al menuchasa…
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You’re catering the King’s banquet—so who pays? With a vivid Baron Rothschild mashal, we learn that the Shabbos suda is called by Hashem’s Name and funded by His shefa. Our job is to honor the Palace: abundance with dignity, joy without hefkerus. Then we open the Mishnah Berurah’s guardrails—three teachings that balance “go all out” with “don’t bor…
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Ep. 61 – Hashem Wants to Give Us Everything
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27:51If Hashem longs to shower us with endless good, why does life have limits? We open with the father–child mashal: true love sometimes holds back so the child can grow. From there, we uncover the Midah of Emes—Hashem’s deepest ratzon to give boundlessly—and why Shabbos uniquely reveals that Emes by letting shefa flow without harm. That’s the secret o…
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What if the taste of cholent is actually a taste of Olam HaBa? We probe how Shabbos lifts the world above teva so that eating isn’t a detour from kedusha—it’s a doorway into it. Drawing on imagery of “crowns on their heads” and delighting in the Divine, we show why the Shabbos table can turn lives around: zemiros, kavod, and the quiet glow of menuc…
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Ep. 59 – Can Holiness Come From Food
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33:40If Shabbos is holier than Yom Kippur, why are we told to eat more—not less? This episode opens with that paradox and then walks through the Torah logic behind oneg Shabbos. We explore how Yom Kippur brings holiness into a weekday by stripping away the physical, while Shabbos is entering Hashem’s “palace” itself—where physical delight, done l’shem S…
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Ep. 58 – The Essence of Hilchos Shabbos
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29:41How can we truly stand before the King if we don’t know the King’s protocol? Shabbos is not just another mitzvah—it is an entirely different reality, a world with its own rules. While many mitzvos can be kept by absorbing family tradition and school learning, Hilchos Shabbos demands far more. The details are vast and intricate, stretching from the …
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Ep. 57 – How to Act in Front of the King
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26:23If the King were in the room, would you move differently? Speak differently? Touch things more carefully? In this stirring episode, Rabbi Klapper takes us deeper into the reality of Shabbos as a royal encounter. Building on the image of standing lifnei haMelech, we explore why even seemingly minor halachic infractions on Shabbos—like tearing a hang…
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Ep. 56 – Extreme Sensitivity What if the most dangerous thing about Shabbos isn’t what you do—but what you ignore? How do we train ourselves to treat Shabbos like we're truly standing before the King? In this urgent and emotionally charged episode, Rabbi Klapper explores the concept of poshe'a—spiritual negligence—and why even unintentional mistake…
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If Hashem is always everywhere, what makes Shabbos different? Why is it that the same actions done on Friday feel mundane, yet on Shabbos they carry such weight, depth, and holiness? In this rich and powerful episode, Rabbi Klapper deepens our understanding of Shabbos by comparing it to the royal palace of a king. Just as entering the king’s inner …
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Is Shabbos just a day off—or is it a different world? What if the change from weekday to Shabbos isn't just a shift in schedule, but a total shift in identity, in reality, in malchus? In this eye-opening episode, Rabbi Klapper lays the foundation for a deeper understanding of what it means to live under Hashem's kingship. Drawing parallels between …
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What if the holiest moments are the ones you can’t describe? What if the real entrance to Shabbos isn’t spoken—but sung? The moment Shabbos begins isn’t something you can schedule. It doesn’t arrive when the candles are lit or the seudah is served. It crashes into your world like a wave—silent, sudden, and impossible to prepare for. Rabbi Klapper u…
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What happens when you feel something so deeply, you can’t even say it out loud? Can a niggun express what words cannot? Some moments of connection to Hashem are so deep, so raw, they escape language. In this episode, Rabbi Klapper opens the gates to Zimra—the wordless tune—and Shira—the articulated song—and shows how both are essential for true avo…
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Why do we sing on Shabbos? What does music express that words alone never could? In this stirring and soulful episode, Rabbi Klapper opens the door to the world of shira and zimra—two different kinds of song, each with its own power. Shira uses words to praise Hashem, while zimra bypasses speech altogether, expressing a heart so full that no words …
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18. Lighting Shabbos Candles When You Are A Guest
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19:11If you're staying at someone else’s home or a hotel, do you still light Shabbos candles? And if you do… should you make a bracha? Rav Shlomo Katz explores the halachic layers of being an ore’ach—a guest—and whether lighting in someone else’s space fulfills the mitzvah of hadlakat nerot. Drawing from Peninei Halakha, the Shulchan Aruch, the Rema, an…
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Can Shabbos candles be electric? What about fluorescent bulbs or LED lights? Rav Shlomo Katz dives into the halachic and spiritual criteria for fulfilling the mitzvah of Hadlakat Nerot. What qualifies as a kosher Shabbos light, and why?بقلم Rav Shlomo Katz
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16. Do We Light Before Blessing on the Candle?
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15:37There’s a beautiful dance at candle-lighting time, but who leads first: the flame or the blessing? Rav Shlomo Katz explores the two primary minhagim surrounding the order of lighting Shabbos candles and reciting the bracha. Why do some light first and others bless first? What’s the deeper reasoning behind each approach? And how does this moment whi…
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Is one candle enough, or should you light one for every member of your household? Rav Shlomo Katz explores the halachic foundations and evolving customs behind Shabbos candle lighting. From the Mishnah in Bameh Madlikin to the teachings of Peninei Halakha, we look at how oil, wicks, and even Shalom Bayis all play a part in the flame. We also unpack…
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14. Why Are Women The Ones Who Light The Shabbos Candles?
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18:04Why is the mitzvah of lighting Shabbat candles traditionally given to women, and where should the candles be lit? Rav Shlomo Katz learns from Peninei Halakha the deeper reason behind women’s role in lighting Shabbos candles, and the practical halachos that come with it.بقلم Rav Shlomo Katz
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Where did the mitzvah of lighting Shabbos candles come from? Rav Shlomo Katz learns from Peninei Halakha about the origins and halachic purpose of this cherished obligation. More than just a tradition, lighting candles brings shalom bayit, oneg, and kavod Shabbat into the home, transforming the atmosphere and marking the sacred transition from week…
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12. Can You Daven Mincha After Accepting Shabbos?
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28:10What happens if you accept Shabbos early, but haven’t davened Mincha yet? Can you still pray a weekday Mincha after taking on Tosefet Shabbos? Rav Shlomo Katz walks us through the dance between Torah law and rabbinic law, intention and obligation, personal timing and communal practice. From the flickering candles of Friday afternoon to the timing o…
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What is the proper way to acknowledge Tosefet Shabbat and actually make it real? Rav Shlomo Katz learns from Peninei Halakha how taking in Shabbos early isn’t just about lighting candles or watching the clock. It’s about intention, declaration, and honoring the power of your own word. Because when you say, “It’s Shabbos now,” it becomes Shabbos. An…
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Is adding onto Shabbos a luxury or an obligation? Rav Shlomo Katz learns from Peninei Halakha about the mitzvah of Tosefes Shabbos—extending the boundaries of holiness by welcoming Shabbos in early and saying goodbye a little later. We explore the halachic sources behind this practice and uncover its deeper meaning: how a few extra minutes can tran…
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The moment Shabbos begins isn’t as simple as sunset. Rav Shlomo Katz learns from Peninei Halakha about the halachic weight of twilight—bein hashmashot—and how it shapes the way we welcome in the holy day. We explore how this in-between time carries deep significance, both legally and spiritually. Because knowing when Shabbos begins helps us know ho…
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8. Irrigation System, Shabbos Clocks & Cruises
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35:55When it comes to Shabbos clocks, going on cruises, & even watering your garden, the world of Halacha provides for us a beautiful way of honoring Shabbos.بقلم Rav Shlomo Katz
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Rav Shlomo Katz learns from Peninei Halakha about the do’s and don’ts of Erev Shabbat: what we should avoid in the final hours before candle lighting, and what we’re meant to embrace. Because how we transition into Shabbos sets the tone for everything that follows. When approached with intention, even the busiest Erev Shabbat becomes part of the ho…
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