One picture is worth a thousand words, especially when it comes to understanding complex halachos.
Many who follow the Rebbe’s takana of learning the entire Rambam annually find the halachos of Kiddush Hachodesh to be among the most challenging sections of the 14 books of Mishneh Torah.
Historically, only a select group of talmidei chachamim were fluent in the intricate calculations involving the sun, moon, and stars, which result in the molad and other related phenomena.
With hilchos Kiddush Hachodesh coming up in the cycle of shlosha perakim, a special visual 3D presentation was held in Crown Heights providing an unparalleled understanding of these complex concepts.
The presentation was led by Rabbi Chaim Shmuel Friedman, creator of the acclaimed Beis Hamikdash 3D presentation “VeHarenu Bebinyano.” The Kiddush Hachodesh presentation brought to life the subjects discussed in the Rambam, such as the molad, mahalach hashemesh, mahalach halevana and so on, enabling participants to fulfil the Rebbe’s takana properly.
The event, organized by the Lubavitch Youth Organization, took place on Monday night, 19th of Iyar (May 27th), at Kollel Menachem, 1483 Union St. 8 PM.
Participants were grateful for the opportunity to deepen their understanding of these vital Torah concepts with the help of cutting-edge visual aids.
COLlive.com broadcast the Shiur live for the Chabad community worldwide. Watch a full replay:
What an amazing lecture. The computerized system he’s using is incredible. Especially with the 3D added features.
First time ever I was able to get a clear sense of what Kidush Hachodesh is all about. After so many years learning (reading) the halochos. Wish there was a part 2-3 & 4 coming up.
Thanks for helping with the Rebbes intangible of limud harambam.
Video was working earlier. Now it say it’s private. What happened?
Is there a new link?