Necessary Things

The New Mourner III

Rabbi Stein concludes his discussion of the laws regarding a mourner prior to burial.

Transition

Rabbi Stein shows how the opening verses of Parshat Chukat represent the Jewish people's generational transition from slaves to nationhood.

The New Mourner II

Rabbi Stein examines the two theories explaining why a mourner prior to burial is exempt from performing mitzvot.

Moshe's Mistake

Rabbi Stein examines Moshe's words just before striking the rock, to  better understand why he was punished for the act.

The New Mourner

Rabbi Stein begins an exploration of the laws of mourning prior to burial.