23 FEB 2017 · R Messas describes the opposition he faced in Meknes regarding the repetition of the Amidah.

21 FEB 2017 · Second part of the discussion of the repetition of the Amidah, which sheds light on the question of modifying Halakha.

20 FEB 2017 · Starting with Rabbi Messas' discussion of the repetition of the amidah, we segue into he question of re-evaluating restrictions and decrees.

17 FEB 2017 · The greatest rabbi can be forgetful or mistaken; Rabbi Yosef Karo, in the Shulhan Arukh, not always provided a final decision, but rather offered options. Those are two statements made by rabbi Messas in his discussion of the status of Kippa, or yarmulke, in Halakha and daily practice.

17 FEB 2017 · In this last part of the discussion, R Y Messas uses linguistics, history, and logic to clarify his position.

15 FEB 2017 · Rabbi Messas discusses the origins of the custom of wearing a kippa or yarmulke.

14 FEB 2017 · Rabbi Messas discusses the permissibility of using public transportation on Shabbat.

13 FEB 2017 · R Messas cracks down on an abusive husband in one ruling, and warns those who try to be strict in another. The two seemingly disparate rulings are interconnected with the themes of sensitivity and responsibility.

9 FEB 2017 · Rabbi Yosef Messas of Meknes was undoubtedly one of the greatest scholars in modern times, yet for political reasons his Torah was marginalized and almost forgotten. Today, thank God, there is a reawakening and an interest in his teachings and those of the great Sephardic rabbis. This is an introduction to his life and work.

3 JUN 2016 · Teshuva of Rav Messas