Jewish Law Made Simple is a class on the Abridged Code of Jewish Law (Kitzur Shulchan Aruch), taught in plain English by Rabbi Shuchat. Just a few minutes a day, and in one year you will have learned the entire book. No background needed.
What Makes a Place Unfit for Prayer? | Chapter 5, Part 3 | 30 Tishrei, Oct 11
Class for Sunday, October 11, 2026 (30 Tishrei 5787).What makes a place unfit for prayer? In this class of the Abridged Code of Jewish Law (Kitzur Shulchan Aruch), we cover the places where prayer is forbidden, keeping foul odors and filth away from prayer, and guarding the holiness of our words.A few minutes a day, and in one year you will have learned the entire book. Plain English, no background needed. Follow and join us tomorrow for the next class.Abridged Code of Jewish Law (Kitzur Shulchan Aruch), Chapter 5, Laws 5:9-5:16.
11 Oct 2026
Can You Pray Just Anywhere? | Chapter 5, Part 2 | 29 Tishrei, Oct 10
Class for Saturday, October 10, 2026 (29 Tishrei 5787).Can you pray just anywhere? In this class of the Abridged Code of Jewish Law (Kitzur Shulchan Aruch), we cover why the body must be clean before prayer, what to do when nature calls, and how these laws protect the prayer's dignity.A few minutes a day, and in one year you will have learned the entire book. Plain English, no background needed. Follow and join us tomorrow for the next class.Abridged Code of Jewish Law (Kitzur Shulchan Aruch), Chapter 5, Laws 5:2-5:8.
9 Oct 2026
Is There a Blessing After Using the Bathroom? | Chapters 4-5 | 28 Tishrei, Oct 9
Class for Friday, October 9, 2026 (28 Tishrei 5787).Is there a blessing after using the bathroom? In this class of the Abridged Code of Jewish Law (Kitzur Shulchan Aruch), we cover the Asher Yatzar blessing of gratitude for our bodies, when to say it, and how cleanliness prepares us for prayer.A few minutes a day, and in one year you will have learned the entire book. Plain English, no background needed. Follow and join us tomorrow for the next class.Abridged Code of Jewish Law (Kitzur Shulchan Aruch), Chapters 4-5, Laws 4:1-5:1.
9 Oct 2026
Does Jewish Law Tell You How to Get Dressed? | Chapter 3 | 27 Tishrei, Oct 8
Class for Thursday, October 8, 2026 (27 Tishrei 5787).Does Jewish law tell you how to get dressed? In this class of the Abridged Code of Jewish Law (Kitzur Shulchan Aruch), we cover dressing and undressing with modesty, the proper order for putting on clothes and shoes, and keeping your head covered.A few minutes a day, and in one year you will have learned the entire book. Plain English, no background needed. Follow and join us tomorrow for the next class.Abridged Code of Jewish Law (Kitzur Shulchan Aruch), Chapter 3, Laws 3:2-3:8.
9 Oct 2026
Is There Anything You Shouldn't Touch Before Washing Your Hands? | Chapters 2-3 | 26 Tishrei, Oct 7
Class for Wednesday, October 7, 2026 (26 Tishrei 5787).Is there anything you shouldn't touch before washing your hands? In this class of the Abridged Code of Jewish Law (Kitzur Shulchan Aruch), we cover the seven things your unwashed hands must stay away from, what to do when there is no water to wash with, and the full list of everything that calls for handwashing.A few minutes a day, and in one year you will have learned the entire book. Plain English, no background needed. Follow and join us tomorrow for the next class.Abridged Code of Jewish Law (Kitzur Shulchan Aruch), Chapters 2-3, Laws 2:5-3:1.
7 Oct 2026
How Should You Start Your Day? | Chapters 1-2 | 25 Tishrei, Oct 6
Class for Tuesday, October 6, 2026 (25 Tishrei 5787).How should a Jew start the day? In this class of the Abridged Code of Jewish Law (Kitzur Shulchan Aruch), we cover the ideal of rising early, the morning handwashing, and giving the day a spiritual start.A few minutes a day, and in one year you will have learned the entire book. Plain English, no background needed. Follow and join us tomorrow for the next class.Abridged Code of Jewish Law (Kitzur Shulchan Aruch), Chapters 1-2, Laws 1:5-2:4.
6 Oct 2026
How Does Jewish Law Say to Start Your Morning? | Chapter 1 | 24 Tishrei, Oct 5
Class for Monday, October 5, 2026 (24 Tishrei 5787).How does Jewish law say to start your morning? In this class of the Abridged Code of Jewish Law (Kitzur Shulchan Aruch), we cover keeping G-d before you at all times, the Modeh Ani prayer of thanks for a new day, and rising promptly, strong as a lion.A few minutes a day, and in one year you will have learned the entire book. Plain English, no background needed. Follow and join us tomorrow for the next class.Abridged Code of Jewish Law (Kitzur Shulchan Aruch), Chapter 1, Laws 1-4.
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