Shovavim is an acrostic for the Jewish parshios of “Shemos”, “Va’era”, “Bo”, “B’Shalach”, “Yisro” and “Mishpatim”. The period in which those portions are read typically falls around January-February-March. Shovavim is a season in the Jewish calendar when the Kabbalists teach that it is auspicious to repent of sins, especially for sins of immorality. Therefore, it is customary to review the laws of Taharas Hamishpacha (family purity) during this time.
Over 2500 shiurim are currently being offered in ten different languages at 600 locations worldwide. Over fifty thousand people will be participating. The shiurim are designed to spiritually strengthen the Jewish people at this important time of the year.
Congregation Toras Chaim will also participate in this worldwide Torah learning event. Rabbi Yaakov Rich will be teaching Taharas Hamishpacha (Laws of Family Purity) for the men, beginning Sunday, February 12 from 9-10 AM at CTC, 7103 Mumford Ct., Dallas, TX 75252, and continuing for four additional Sundays. The classes are free and all men are strongly encouraged to attend in order to learn or refresh their learning in this most important area of halacha relating to the sanctity of the Jewish family. Light breakfast will be served.
The schedule is as follows:
- Sunday, February 12, 9-10 AM: How a Woman Becomes Assur
- Sunday, February 19, 9-10 AM: How a Woman Becomes Muttar
- Sunday, February 26, 9-10 AM: Preparing for the Mikvah
- Sunday, March 5, 9-10 AM: Harchakos
- Sunday, March 19, 9-10 AM: Vestos / Calendar