Obligations of Tishrei

How far must one exert oneself to hear the shofar on Rosh HaShana? How far must one travel before Rosh HaShanah to be in a community where the shofar will be sounded? If one is ill, must one nonetheless go to hear the shofar? Similar questions arise in connection with sukka and all other commandments during the year. Join Rabbi Dovid Fink and examine the approaches of the great posekim to the commandments of Tishrei. These approaches have vast implications for Torah observance the whole year.

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September 1, 2009 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Obligations of Tishrei: Lesson 1

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How far must you exert yourself to fulfill the mitsva of shofar? The startling discussions of the poskim defining how far you must go to hear the shofar can be applied in a vast number of other mitzva situations.

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September 8, 2009 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Obligations of Tishrei: Lesson 2

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September 15, 2009 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Obligations of Tishrei: Lesson 3

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September 22, 2009 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Obligations of Tishrei: Lesson 4

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