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Rabbi Yosef Gavriel Bechhofer
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AishDas Lectures by Rabbi Yosef Gavriel Bechhofer
AishDas is read from the Torah as two words. Aish, the fire of a soul aflame, of Hislahavus, striving for fulfillment, seeking its Creator. Das, ritual, the precision of halachic law, understanding and grasping the details of the mission for which Hashem chose us. A single word, unique in Tanach, untranslatable. AishDas is the synthesis of the flame and the law, a whole that is greater than its parts.
To be aflame with AishDas means to constantly learn, grow and ascend. To be observant not merely out of habit or upbringing but to connect with word and deed on intellectual and emotional levels. To reach this level, Torah must be the totality of life.
AishDas aims to teach advanced levels of Torah, Avodah, and Gemillus Chassadim, and to develop deeper approaches to these basic principles, leading to Hislahavus, inner spiritual feeling.
AishDas was founded by Mr. Micha Berger, a computer programmer by profession, who is driven by a vision, and who resides in Passaic with his family. Rabbi Bechhofer is one of AishDas's charter members.
Rabbi Bechhofer has served as a Rav, Rebbe and Rosh Kollel in Chicago and New York. He is one of the few individuals to have served as Maggid Shiurfor both Daf Yomi Bavli and Daf Yomi Yerushalmi, completing both.
Rabbi Bechhofer has served as a Guest Maggid Shiur, Scholar in Residence, and Lecturer in numerous venues, including Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Ohio, Ontario, New York, Tennessee, Washington, Wisconsin, Israel and England. He is a prolific author. His other published seforim are: The Contemporary Eruv: Eruvin in Modern Metropolitan Areas, the Bigdei Shesh al Masechta Bava Basra and the Bigdei Shesh on Sefer Shoftim. Well over one thousand tapes of his lectures and shiurim, are available.
Rabbi Bechhofer learnt in many yeshivos, including Sha'alvim, Ner Yisroel and both Mirrer yeshivos. He received Semicha from Rabbi Yitzchok Koolitz, Chief Rabbi of Jerusalem, and Rabbi Zalman Nechemiah Goldberg, Jerusalem. He holds an M.S. in Education (concentration in Counseling and Guidance), Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore.
AishDas incorporates ideals developed by Dr. Nathan Birnbaum zt"l in founding the Ha'Olim movement eighty years ago. Dr. Birnbaum's premise was that outreach is insufficient - far more critical to a thriving Jewish society is "inreach" - holistic and programmatic growth and ascent within the observant community. Dr. Birnbaum advocated progress in three broad areas: Kedusha, Rachamim and Tiferes, roughly analogous to relations between Man and G-d, Man and his fellow Man, and the atmosphere and aura of Jewish life. Dr. Birnbaum, in essence, took Rav Yisroel Salanter zt"l's system of Mussar, that was primarily individual, and attempted to apply its principles to groups and to society as a whole.
Rabbi Bechhofer and other AishDas lecturers would like to acquaint you with the more profound and uplifting approach to Yahadus that we strive to encourage.
Please consider having Rabbi Bechhofer come to speak on AishDas and its activities, and/or one of the topics below. The list is excerpted from the Catalog of Torah Tapes by Rabbi Bechhofer. (Many of his lectures on Contemporary and Practical Halachic Issues, Emuna and Hashkafa, Nach b'Machashava and Daf Yomi in Talmud Yerushalmi -- the only English language Yerushalmi tapes in the world -- are available on tape for purchase or loan.)
Emuna & Hashkafa:
Contemporary & Practical Halachic Issues:
The Age of the Universe
Eruvin in Metropolitan Areas
Evidence and Emunah
The Definition of Death in Halacha
Does Reason Serve Faith or Faith Serve Reason
Organ Transplants
Tradition, History & Belief
Curtailing Treatment of the Terminally Ill
The Authenticity of the Torah
Cholov Yisroel
Bechira Chofshis: How Free are We?
Agunah Problems & Related Issues
Divine Providence
Buying Meat in Non-Jewish Owned Stores
The Unity of G-d
Banking in a Jewish Owned Bank
G-d's Incorporeality
When & What Mechitza is Required by Halacha
Creation Ex Nihilo
May Jews Return to Spain
Worshiping G-d -- Nothing Else
Changing Neighborhoods
Prophecy
Halachic Attitudes Towards Secular Studies
The Prophecy of Moshe Rabbeinu
The Use of Microphones in Halacha
The Divine Origin of Torah
Women in Jewish Communal Life
The Torah will not be Abrogated
Gelatin
G-d's Omniscience
Organized Labor & Strikes
Reward & Punishment
Tzedaka & Ma'aser Kesafim
Moshiach: Are These Messianic Times?
Glatt Kosher
Resurrection of the Dead
Sheimos: What are They & How to Dispose of Them
These & Those are the Words of the Living G-d
Headcovering for Women
Our Relationship with Previous Generations
The Great International Dateline Controversy
The Impact of Kabbala on Machashava
Bishul Akum
Sophisticated Chesed
Teaching Torah to Non-Jews
Denominational Attitudes
Yeshivot Hesder in Halacha
Sinners Within & Ahavas Yisroel
AIDS
The Greater They Are, The Greater Their Fall
Cheating on Your Taxes
Chronologies of the 2nd Beis HaMikdosh Period
Kol Isha
Brazenness & Bashfulness
Ashkenazic vs. Sepharadic Pronunciation
Exploring Chutzpa
Suing Your Rabbi for Malpractice
What is True Yiras Shomayim
Copyrights in Halacha
Tefilla & Avodas Hashem Workshops
Autopsies & Biopsies
Truth & Falsehood
Plastic Surgery & Diets
Malachim (Angels): What are They/What do they Do?
Communal Unity
Bein Yisroel L'Amim: Judaism & Christianity
Shabbos Cosmetics
What is Kedusha & How is it Achieved
Cigarette Smoking in Halacha
Torah she'be'al Peh as the Focus
May Women Wear Pants?
Analyzing Agadata
Music in Halacha
Time & Times in Judaism
Conversion
The Leviathan
Laws of Waiting on Line & Priorities in a Waiting Room
Bitachon: Trust in G-d
Teshuva & Kiruv
Para Aduma
Magic & Magicians in Halacha
Kilayim & Sha'atnez
Practical Hilchos Mezuza
Basar Ve'Chalav
Abortion
Kisui HaDam
Halachos of Shabbos Goyim
Pride & Humility
Electric Lights in Halacha
Friendship
Vegetarianism in Halacha
Simchas Chosson V'Kalla
Shabbos Elevators
Ta'amei ha'Mitzvos
Heter Iska
Zav & Zava
Entering Churches & Mosques
Mikveh
Rebuking Wrongdoers
Orlah
Cooking for & on Shabbos & Yom Tov
Aleynu
Entering the Temple Mount
Atah Kadosh
Restoring Avodas HaKorbonos
Atah Bechartanu
Techeles
Eating Jewishly
Extradition
Frankfurt vs. Volozhin
In Vitro Fertilization
G-d Diminished the Moon?
Surrogate Motherhood
Acher: Elisha ben Avuya
Dayanim & Batei Din in Modern Times
The Jewish Concept of Thanksgiving
Semicha & Psak Halacha
Shiluach HaKen
Corporal & Capitol Punishment in Our Times
Hallel
Opening Other People's Mail
The Prophecy of Bilam
Havdala
Chopping Down Fruit Trees
The Use of Lie Detectors in Halacha
Of Donkeys & Cold
Disturbing the Peace: Exhuming & Relocating Graves
Prophecy: Dreams
From Soup to Nuts: Eating a Meal al pi Halacha
Sippur Yetzias Mitzrayim
Behind Bars with Halacha: Imprisonment
Yomim Tovim
Sale of Weapons by Israel to Foreign Countries
Yomim Noro'im
Reversing Bal Tashchis: Recycling
Chana & Shmuel HaNavi
Close Shaves with Halacha: Electric Razors
Shaul HaMelech
Business Partnerships with a Goy
The Plishtim
Partnerships with Mechalelei Shabbos
Existence
May Jews Own Stock in Companies that deal in Treifos?
The Ba'alei Machashava on War
Medicines/Medical Procedures on Shabbos/Yom Tov
Kochi v'Otzem Yadi
Is a Promise Halachically Binding?
Courage & Cowardice
What & Why Rabbinic Ordinances are Binding
Sanctity & Profanity
Brokerage: Shadchanim & Real Estate Agents
Shimshon
What's a Bracha & How Does it Work?
Dovid HaMelech
Rise & Shine: Getting Up in with Halacha
Bar Kochba
Wars & Armies
Gid HaNasheh
May a Jew Become a Professional Football Player?
Netzach & Hod
Oh No! You Have a She'eila & no Rabbi to Ask
Talmid Chochom
Is Pasteurized Wine Mevushal?
Din: Judgement
Fetal Reduction & Related Issues
Judaism & Freedom
Stitches on Shabbos
The Name of G-d & the Night of the Seder
Squeezing & Grinding on Shabbos
The Fifth Cup
Redistributing the Wealth: Yissaschar-Zevulun
Kabbolas Shabbos
Were the Chashmonaim Allowed to Assume Kingship?
Rabbi Chanina & Rabbi Yannai
Chopping Pesukim
Shabbos: Six Tehillim & the Days of the Week
Sunrise, Sunset: Halachic Times of Day
Mizmor L'Dovid
Rising Before the Wise & Senior Citizens
Longevity & Immortality
Lifnei Iver
Astrology
Rib'is: Subscribing to Jewish Periodicals?
Male & Female
The First Year of Marriage
Challa
Halachos of Taking Challa from Dough
Tanya for Misnagdim
The Mitzvah of Ma'akeh
Ma'avir Rishon Rishon
Muktzeh
Beyond Seder
Shabbos Clocks
Chumros: Is the Way to Heaven Paved with Them?
Shabbos & Electricity
Judaism & Monarchy
Halacha at 35,000 Feet:Airplane Travel Issues
Netzach Yisroel
Child Abuse
Magen Dovid
Happy Endings: Halachos of Haftaros
Half Hallel
Constructive Justice? Bribing Public Officials
Yerushalayim
Microwave Ovens: Shabbos & Kashrus
Malchus & Shechina
Wills & Testaments: Issues & Resolutions
Havaya"h, Elokim, Tzevako"s, Adnu"s
Office Parties: Yoreh De'ah Issues
Tzimtzum
Social Gatherings: Moshav Leitzim
Beis HaMikdosh: A Neck
A Change of Place: Shinui Makom in Berachos
288 Nitzotzos
The Effects of Inflation on Halacha
The Eyes of G-d
Kedushas Bais HaKenesses
Too Great a Test?
Finders Keepers? Abandoned Objects in Public Places
Sorcery & Sin
Kavod & Kerias Sefer Torah
Amalek & Tomorrow
So What's New? Chodosh!
The Throne of Dovid and Shlomo
Is there a Halachic Basis for Yom HaSho'ah?
Intellect
Dishwashers: Kashrus, Shabbos & Yom Tov
Rosh and Crown
Forcing a Husband to Give a Get
Tzedaka vs. Chesed
Financial Assistance from non-Jews
Tanach vs. Chazal
Da'as Torah in Halachic & Non-Halachic Areas
Transitions & Chana's Song
Shabbos Babycare: Baby Wipes & Disposable Diapers
Kaf HaKela: The Catapult
Reuven or Robert? English Names for Jewish People
Gehinnom & Reward
Good Intentions: Kavana for the Beginning of Shma
Beards
Animal Experimentation & Tza'ar Ba'alei Chaim
Keruvim
Pop-Top Halacha: Opening Various Food Containers
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Yosef Gavriel Bechhofer
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Maggid Shiur and Instructor
Yeshivas Ohr Somayach, Monsey, NY.
The Mesivta of Yeshivas Rabbeinu Yitzchok Elchonon (MTA), New York, NY.
Bais Yaakov d'Rav Samson Raphael Hirsch, Monsey, NY.
Rae Kushner Yeshiva High School, Livingston, NJ.
Frumi Noble Night Kollel (HTC), Chicago-Skokie, IL.
Writer and Editor
Artscroll/Mesorah Publications, Brooklyn, NY.
The Taryag Legacy Foundation, Lakewood, NJ.
Various Journals and Periodicals, including The Jewish Observer, Jewish Action, Yeshurun, and HaMa'ayan.
Guest Maggid Shiur, Scholar in Residence, and Lecturer
Congregations and Communal Organizations in: Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Ohio, Ontario, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Washington, Wisconsin, Israel and England. (Details and references supplied upon request.).
Maggid Shiur Daf Yomi
Daf Yomi Bavli, and Daf Yomi Yerushalmi
Halachic Consultant
Community Eruv Projects
Counter set: 5 Menachem Av 5766; July 30, 2006
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