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Rabbi Yehoshua Grunstein

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Rabbi Grunstein is Director of Training and Placements of Ohr Torah Stone's Straus-Amiel and Beren-Amiel Programs. He is the former rabbi of the Beth Israel Synagogue in Halifax, Canada. Rabbi Grunstein teaches and lectures in Israel and abroad. He is the author of "Daven Your Age. An Adult Journey Through the Daily Prayer Service" .

Shavuot – Why Keep It a Secret?

May 31, 2006, by

Shavuot – Why Keep It a Secret? Rabbi Grunstein discusses how the date of Shavuot is determined, why Shavuot is shorter than the other holidays, why it has no unique mitzvah, and why the Torah doesn’t mention that Shavuot is when the Torah was given.

Thirty Days Prior to Pesach Part III

March 24, 2006, by

The status of the thirty days before Pesach; 3 main issues arise. This mini lecture, given by Rabbi Yehoshua Grunstein, is part 3 of 3 dealing with when there may be a limitation as to what subject matter you learn during this time, which question posed to a Rabbi comes first, and if this is […]

Thirty Days Prior to Pesach Part II

March 24, 2006, by

The status of the thirty days before Pesach; 3 main issues arise. This mini lecture, given by Rabbi Yehoshua Grunstein, is part 2 of 3 dealing with when the obligation to check for Chametz all of a sudden comes to the fold; What’s the difference between the month before Pesach and prior to that? For […]

Thirty Days Prior to Pesach Part I

March 24, 2006, by

The status of the thirty days before Pesach; 3 main issues arise. This mini lecture, given by Rabbi Yehoshua Grunstein, is part 1 of 3 dealing with the prohibition to eulogize thirty days prior to any Holiday. For part 2 click here For part 3 click here