Jewish Marriage by Rabbi Reuven Chaim Klein Reuven Chaim Klein
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- Religion & Spirituality
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These five lectures about ideas related to the concept of marriage in Judaism were delivered by Rabbi Reuven Chaim Klein at Yeshivas Ohr Somayach in Jerusalem in January 2018.The following are the topics discussed in these five lessons:
Episode #1: Mitzvah of Procreation
Episode #2: The Jewish Wedding
Episode #3: Forbidden Unions and Forbidden Marriages
Episode #4: Choosing a Wife
Episode #5: Miscellaneous Topics about Marriage/Married Life
Rabbi Reuven Chaim Klein is the author of God versus Gods: Judaism in the Age of Idolatry (Mosaica Press, 2018). He studied at Yeshiva Gedolah of Los Angeles, Yeshivas Mir in Jerusalem, and Beth Medrash Govoha in Lakewood, NJ. He now lives in Beitar Illit, Israel where he continues to deliver lectures and publish articles in rabbinic and academic journals. He can be reached via email at rabbircklein@gmail.com
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Episode 1: The Mitzvah of Procreation
In this lecture, we discuss the parameters of the Biblical commandment of procreation (pru u-revu).
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Episode 2: The The Jewish Wedding
In this lecture, we discuss the stages of a Jewish Wedding ceremony (chasunah).
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Episode 3: Forbidden Unions and Forbidden Marriages
In this lecture, we discuss various forms of unions forbidden by the Torah and by rabbinic law.
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Episode 4: Choosing a Wife
In this lecture, we discuss the traditional criteria men ought to use for determining who is a suitable wife.
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Episode 5: Miscellaneous Topics about Marriage/Married Life
In this lecture, we discuss various issues related to marriage and traditional married life.