Whys of Judaism - Jew and the World

This session explores some of the most common questions people ask about Orthodox Jewish life and practice, including the yarmulke, head coverings, handshaking, modest dress, Shabbos observance, Hatzalah, organ donation, and Jewish involvement in society. Drawing on the Talmud, halachic sources, and historical context, Rabbi Yaakov Trump explains not only what these practices are, but the ideas and values that shaped them. This shiur is part of the Why's of Judaism series, which uncovers the reasoning and meaning behind Jewish beliefs and observances through classical Torah sources and practical contemporary applications.