Popular Shows by Cedar Media Studios: Page 16

1501

Q&A-Sheidim, Birthdays & Mashiach

Dec 12, 2019

51:04

Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] SheIdim and mazikim (demons and damaging creatures); mention dibuk (troubled soul in limbo) Parshas Vayera – Avraham asked Hashem that people should get old with visible signs of age, but Sarah became old with clear, fresh skin Gezel sheina; opening and closing window in winter or summer Saying tachanun during hazaras hashatz Celebrating Hebrew and Gregorian birthdays “Heter kiruv” (mention of inviting secular for shabbos) Birth control for financial strain Piru u'rvu (be fruitful and multiply)-why was it given to Adam and Noach and not bnei Noach (non-Jews) Yishuv Eretz Yisrael Bircas kohanim (blessing the kohanim) being discontinued/not practiced in chutz laaretz but only in E”Y and by Sephardim Kohanei chazaka: believing a kohen/cohen that he is a cohen and halachos nowadays that apply to him (e.g. Torah reading, marriage, duchan) Frequency of going to the Kotel/Kosel-Western Wall Eliyahu haNavi answering teku and what happens when mashiach comes regarding machloksim, kashiyos, minhagim etc. (11/13/2012)

1502

Q&A-Corporations, Cryogenics & Crossbreeding in Halacha

Dec 18, 2019

1:16:24

Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] 00:01 - Corporations in Halacha 10:47 - Ribbis with credit cards, Heter Iska 14:53 - Sheluach Haken 18:40 - A Kasha On The Gemara In Kedushin 21:12 - How Do We View The Role of Women 28:28 - The Halachic Issues of Crossbreeding Humans and Animals 31:56 - Megillas Channukah/ Megillas Antiochus 34:42 - Halacha on Cryogenic Freezing 39:44 - Jewish State With Absence of Sanhedrin 49:20 Is There A Source For The 10 Sefiros 52:16 The War With Rome and The Time of The Famine, Chronology of Events 01:02:13 Rav Kook on the secular government 01:02:54 Tumah of Dead Animals 01:05:14 Halacha on War, Laws of Rodef, Terrorism 01:10:00 Restitution for Stealing Bzman Hazeh 1:12:25 Avodas for Channukah, Kavanahs for Channukah (Center-Q&A-5780-Parshas Vayeishev)

1503

Q&A-Controversy,Space Travel & Vaccinations

Jan 9, 2020

1:51:12

Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] 0:02 - Secular schooling, reading academic journals6:01 - Controversial ideas in Masechet Kedushin and in Gemara in general12:05 - Ibn Ezra controversy, additions made to the Torah, who wrote the last few pesukim16:35 - Discrepancies of the different versions of the Torah23:17 - Why Rashi and Tosfos are more mainstream30:57 - Rambam vs Nefesh Hachaim on Hashgacha Protis and Hashem's involvement with the world35:47 - Proper approach to yearning for Moshiach41:03 - The purpose of the Cosmos, Stars, and Galaxies, space travel, life on other planets49:49 - Copying and distributing from sefarim53:30 - Vaccinations, Vaccinating01:03:54 - Gam Zu Letova, Nachum Ish Gamzu, Rabbi Akiva01:05:08 - Why was Shmuel upset that Klal Yisroel asked for a king, the origin of Artscroll01:09:34 - When Halacha contradicts personal logic and reason01:16:40 - Staying up to date with Politics01:18:49 - A question on a Rambam that G-d does not have a body01:22:40 - Are having Gedolei Yisroel a concession for not having a Sanhedrin01:25:06 - Goyim as witnesses01:27:32 - Understanding Abaye and Rava, their relationship, Rav Yochanan and Reish Lakish01:36:52 - Women as witnesses01:37:53 - Solving Sinat Chinam01:46:46 - Understanding the Tower of Bavel (Center-Q&A-5780-Parshas Vayechi) (Produced: CedarTree Podcasting 1-8-2020)

1504

Q&A-Bio,Minimalism & Secular Culture- (SPECIAL EDITION)

Jan 19, 2020

1:08:44

Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] -Rabbi Breitowitz Autobiography -Evolution Perspectives -Science -Filling our life's mission -Abortion -Judaism approach to minimalist lifestyle -Teachers and Family -Why get challenges to keep Judaism -Marrying Baalei Teshuva -Baal Teshuva communities Pros and Cons -Engaging in secular culture -Rav Wolbe, Jean Piaget, Lord Saks -Which deceased Jewish personality would you want to meet most? -Rav Chaim Ozer -Torah elevating people -Gemara -Closing blessings (ALT 12-19) (Produced: CedarStudios Podcasting 2020)

1505

Q&A- Role of Evil, Negiah and Artificial Intelligence

Jan 23, 2020

1:48:58

Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] 0:00 Rabbi Eliezer ben Horkinus 4:13 How do we know which hand to put tefillin on 5:22 Chassidim on Zos Chanukah 8:44 Growing when Moshiach comes, being without a yetzer hara 11:37 A question on the parsha 15:07 What's a Halacha LeMoshe MiSinai 19:15 Shomer Negiah when working with people with Autism 23:50 Kasha on Halacha LeMoshe MiSinai 25:02 Referring to our parents by the first name, kasha on Yaakov referring to his parents by name 28:17 Why Yaakov has multiple names 31:51 Who wrote the Torah 40:20 Significance of Aleinu 43:45 Hierarchy of Brachos 46:40 How are the Parshas divided 51:51 Changing Aliyahs (Kohen/Levi) 52:41 Middos of parents of a shidduch 53:42 Talmud Yerushalmi on the east and the west 57:39 Ancient Hebrew alphabet 59:05 Question on Yirmiyahu becoming a Navi 01:02:39 Yeridas Hadoros, Moshe Rabeinu compared to Moshiach 01:04:38 Saving a non-Jew on Shabbos 01:09:44 Why was there no warning on some of the plagues? 01:14:55 Masoretic Text 01:20:52 Dead Sea Scrolls 01:23:29 Sabbatical Cycle of Creation 01:30:14 What was the purpose of the Egyptians building pyramids 01:31:54 Would a computerized brain be mutar 01:45:10 Moshe Rabeinu almost killed (Produced: CedarStudios Podcasting 2020)

1506

Q&A-Modern Science, Reward & Boycotting Germany

Feb 12, 2020

1:46:40

Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] 00:31 - What are the Galgalim? 9:52 - How will we do mitzvos when Moshiach comes? How will Halacha change? 14:06 - Why does the Torah call Yitro before he converted? 15:57 - Why do people take three steps back in the middle of kadish before the amida of mincha and maariv? 19:40 - How do we reconcile that Chazal have made observations of the world which seem to be wrong according to modern science? 32:33 - Did Yitro come before or after Matan Torah? 35:00 - The Mesorah, the destroyed parts of Torah 41:30 - Who redacted the Gemara? 48:52 - Why did Reish Lakish become weakened right when he agreed to learn Torah? 52:20 - A question on the Parsha 54:45 - Why the issur of chicken and dairy but no issur on pareve ice cream and meat? 01:00:06 - Why do we do the order of aliyos as Kohen Levi Yisroel? 01:02:02 - Question on the Parsha 01:07:14 - What will be of the yetzer hara when Moshiach comes? Will we wear kippahs? What Nusach will we daven? 01:09:45 - The differences in nusachs of the Torah 01:13:33 - What is the purpose of Moshiach if we won't have a yetzer hara? 01:19:23 - How do we live in Emes? Nefesh Hachaim on how Man was created 01:22:30 - Is it possible for someone to get reward for someone else's deed? Learning for the zchus of a niftar, etc. 01:29:15 - Praying to Hashem for Yiras Shomayim 01:32:27 - Why not just learn Shas once? 01:36:44 - Putting time into Chumash vs Gemara 01:38:26 - Boycotting Germany? Yisro 5780 (Produced by: CedarStudios Podcasting 2020)

1507

Q&A-Electronic Transmission, Intellectual Property & Dybukim

Feb 20, 2020

1:47:22

Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] 0:00 - Yimos HaMoshiach, Beis Hamikdash, Tchias Hameisim, Olam Haba, Gan Eden 4:45 - Hiddur Mitzvah, is there objective beauty? 17:00 - A Question on Hiddur Mitzvah for Channukah 21:12 - Would a minyan where everyone needs to say tashlumin have a chazaras hashats for the tashlumin? 23:16 - According to Rav Chaim how do you make a bracha on a safek kosher etrog? 25:19 - Hearing Brachos or Torah reading over the phone 28:35 - Does the sound of the shofar affect the Halacha 30:01 - Do we make Brachos on the mitzvah or on the object 31:04 - Is it permitted for multiple people to make a bracha on one lechem mishnah 34:44 - Is digital theft prohibited? 39:47 - Drinking the wine or grape juice on which kiddush was made? 42:02 - The Sanhedrin being infallible, lo baShamayim he, how could the Sanhedrin make a mistake? 47:22 - Are grasshoppers kosher? 57:10 - How do aveiros affect mitzvos? 01:03:45 - When should tefillin be removed on Rosh Chodesh? 01:06:33 - Menatzpach 01:08:36 - Thoughts on Rav Yehuda HaLevi Ashlag 01:12:17 - Can souls attach themselves to existing human beings? 01:14:04 - controlling charata on aveiros 01:18:42 - Taking on an optional fast 01:21:45 - The machloket of the authorship of the Zohar 01:27:20 - Does Torah support or deny that we are in a base reality? 01:32:29 - What to do if you are in the middle of tachanun and they begin Kaddish 01:33:36 - Praying to Hashem to understand the Torah of a Rishon or Acharon 01:35:27 - Thoughts on the shidduch crisis 01:39:00 - The Ramban on Kilayim, how much can we tamper with Hashem's briah? 01:44:40 - How could the Torah say bad things about Jews? Is this not Loshon Hara? MISHPATIM 5780 (Produced by: CedarStudios Podcasting 2020)

1508

Q&A-Chassidim, Smoking & Alcohol on Purim

Feb 27, 2020

1:36:09

Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] 0:00 - Why in the second paragraph of Shema do we not say "bechol meodecha" 3:25 - A Question on Maseches Brachos 8:27 - Why were Chassidim allowed to create a new nusach? 12:52 - If Hashem knows everything that will happen how do we have free choice? 20:28 - Could I borrow something without permission if I know my friend would let me? 24:17 - How did Ashkenazim become the majority over Sefardim? 27:47 - Why do people wait 6 hours between meat and milk? 33:41 - Rambam on Hashem's knowledge and essence 34:49 - Liability for car accidents 39:31 - Is smoking permitted if you have to perserve your life, and can you smoke on Yom Tov? 47:33 - A question about the mishkan 48:57 - The Dairy industry, tzar baalei chayim, dairy kashrus 56:15 - Are we supposed to literally be "marbim besimcha" during Adar? 59:04 - When Rabbi Akiva said "zeh klal baTorah" does klal mean THE klal or A klal? Definition of klal. 01:01:54 - Why don't we learn kaballah? 01:09:40 - A question on Chassidus, Kaballah, the sources of Sifrei Chassidus 01:17:20 - A question on the story of Acher 01:21:50 - Why do we not do kiddush at the third Shabbos meal 01:25:53 - What should a person work on to be ready for marriage? 01:28:50 - Drinking alcohol on Purim 01:32:27 - What areas of Torah are most appropriate to learn in preparation for marriage? 01:33:47 - Olives and memory? The Gemara in Horiyos 01:35:40 - Can we say tachanun during kriyas haTorah? TERUMA 5780 (Produced by: CedarStudios Podcasting 2020)

1509

Q&A- Coronavirus, Prayer & Purim

Mar 5, 2020

1:32:45

Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] 0:00 - Does a Mamzer have a mitzvah of Pru Urvu 1:52 - The machlokes on how the third Beis Hamikdash will be built 4:37 - The proper volume for the first line of Shema, and the proper volume for answering Kaddish 6:30 - Why do we use Hebrew names when we daven for cholim 11:29 - What is Hashem's message with sending the virus, and how do we respond to it 28:00 - getting paid to teach Torah 40:47 - How many hours did the Rambam sleep each night? 41:20 - Shabtai Tzvi, Rav Yaakov Emden, Rav Yonasan Eibshitz 50:41 - Is Hashem truly undefinable? 54:04 - Why is Midbar translated as wilderness instead of desert? 55:14 - Why was Rabbi Nattan Slifkin put in a ban? 01:03:20 - Sheitels 01:06:10 - What should a person think about in the Mikvah? 01:07:41 - Is there an inyun to davening close to the Kotel wall? 01:09:43 - Can Kosher food be brought into a Kosher restaurant that says "no outside food"? 01:11:01 - Hashem's knowledge and essence as one 01:15:41 - Should a bochur read Morei Nevuchim and does it have to be respected as a kadosh sefer? 01:20:00 - The proper position for sleeping, lying down, or reclining? 01:23:12 - What's pshat with saying "vetargileinu bTorasecha"? 01:26:55 - The proper approach to drinking on Purim 01:31:19 - The chiyuv of Tefillin TETZAVEH 5780 (Produced by: CedarStudios Podcasting 2020)

1510

Q&A- Pandemic, Leaving Yeshiva & Shabbos

Mar 19, 2020

59:47

Pesach Podcasts Coming Soon! Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] 0:00 - How did Avraham Avinu mekariv people? 8:36 - A question on the Corona pandemic, should bochurim be leaving yeshiva? 13:47 - Difference in nusach of Aleinu, Ashkenaz vs Sefard 15:58 - Sukkos bezman HaBeis Hamikdash 19:33 - Why is it disrespectful to walk into a shul without shoes? 25:27 - Can we say there are world leaders that are being controlled by Hashem? 33:15 - Was Adam Harishon comprised of all the neshamos? 36:11 - What if Adam didn't eat from the tree? 41:44 - Is Hashem forcing us into our homes to keep Shabbos and bring Moshiach? 47:10 - Does Rav Chaim Kanievski have ruach hakodesh? And what is it? 49:57 - What are we allowed to ask for on Shabbos? 52:23 - How do we discern which sects of Judaism are supported by Hashem? 54:47 - Is it mutar to wear womens clothing on Purim? VAYAKHEL-PEKUDEI 5780 (Produced by: CedarStudios Podcasting 2020)

1511

Q&A- Cremation, ZOOM Seders and COVID-19

Apr 4, 2020

1:47:56

Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] Can we have a zoom Seder with family? The Chayei Adam in siman 5 brings a story of a very righteous man who is ultimately judged to gehinnom because of the many times he said shem Hashem without kavana. For many of us having kavana for every shem Hashem is very difficult. Why did chazal include so many shemos in davening, if it would be such a michshol for so many? On Seder we do Kadesh then Urchatz. This goes against "Sur Meh Ra Ase Tov". Can we apply this all year or only Pesach?! Is it better to just not say shem Hashem except when absolutely necessary? If I can’t see or smell tzoa can I say Shem hashem near it? Can I sell my chometz over the phone? What should one do this year regarding toveling new keilim, considering the lack of accessibility of mikvaos? Why can’t I wear tefillin at night if the Torah says to? Are the new governmental laws against minyanim halachicly binding? Any difference in israel vs chutz laaretz? When Moshiach comes will we have no more struggles? Was the yehudah HaChosid really a forgery like Rav Moshe said - Yehudah Hachosid states Dovid took parts out of Torah…? Do ladies have to shower after the mikvah in these times ? Is there any way to avoid the taanis bechorim this year? Since we can't gather for a siyum for the fast of the first born, what is ok and not ok to make a siyum on? Can one fill up heated water in a crockpot before Shabbat, leave it on a low setting and warm cooked food during Shabbat? Are there any halachic leniencies for people who've never made pesach before because of the pandemic? Are employers responsible to continue paying workers during the government shutdown? If I am on a ship during shabbos and am not allowed to light a shabbos candles how can I make up for this ? If a Jew borrowed a new pot from a goy to circumvent toiviling, and the goy converts, are the pots then non kosher? Why do some women want to wear tefillin and are they allowed to? Right now, some countries are cremating the dead because of COVID-19. What is the Jewish position on this? How does one define someone being his "rebbi", even not a rebbi muvhak, regarding doing "heseba" in front of them? Is shnayim mikra a stronger chiyuv now that we cant listen to leining in shul? Can one use a timer that is preset for their warming plate or crockpot to heat up cooked food to make it hot on Shabbat? What does a person do if they have to sit Shiva not being able to have a minyan during corona virus? If a non-jew is in the conversion process when mashiach comes. Will they be able to finish their conversion? Can the rav do regular q and a streams? this has been very very enlightening Is there any halachic difference between limud hatorah on digital mediums versus in person? why is it different than tfilla? Why is conversion under the GPS/RCA in the US? Why can't one convert with any orthodox rabbi in the US/Israel? Should we be concerned that this physical distancing may be similar to that of the Nazi Ghettos? Nus' Sfard has a pusek for Friday night if davening as a yachid for instead of Borech Hu. Can we say it during the week? Should we be mourning now over not being in shul or should we be happy we're in our homes uplifting it? What if you accidentally ate something not kosher? Can a nesspresso machine be kashered for pesach? VAYIKRA 5780 (Produced by: CedarStudios Podcasting 2020)

1512

Q&A- (COVID-19)-Daas Torah, Ketores & Rodef

Apr 4, 2020

1:29:17

Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] Corona related:Should one reduce the spend on shabbos and yontiv based upon presumed upcoming diminished income? Could someone who has corona and defies quarantine be considered a halachic rodef? Any consideration of internet usage for remote minyan (is there any such thing halachically conceivable?) How can we relate, if possible, the current situation of the world, to the Torah concept of when Yaakov is down, Esau is up and vice versa, when it seems like both are down? Do others besides the balhabais, who aren't getting a kzayis from matzos the brachos were made on, need to eat 2 kzeisim? How does one ask a Rav if they are willing to guide them in Hashkafa long term? Do we have the koach of ketores today, either through tefillah, reading parsha of ketores, or something else, to help stop the magefa? How should a guy approach Shidduchim during COVID19? How should we pace ourselves? Can you recommend any seforim to learn just what the average baal habas needs to know for Pesach? With Hakaras hatov to HK"BH for having survived the C-Virus with only relatively mild symtoms, now I would like to give... Volunteer or money? What’s the best action someone can take right now to bring Mashiach? Given that Eisav did teshuva, is it possible that he was made out to be more of a rasha then he really was? Do converts in the process of conversion receive any reward for observing mitzvahs before completion? What is daas torah and how do you know if someone has it? When Moshiach comes, will all minhagim be unified? Will there still be an idea of a chumra? Does it make sense to learn tanach exclusively before starting gemara? How does a chozer b'teshuvah, who didn't grow up with certain minhagim, make a decision to take them on or not? Nusach Sefard has a perek to say inlue of Borch Hu when davening alone, is there such a thing to say during the week also by maariv? Can there be a virtual siyum for taanis bechoros? TZAV 5780 (Produced by: CedarStudios Podcasting 2020)

1513

Q&A-Sin Causing Pain, Kedoshim & Modern Bathroom Halachos

Apr 24, 2020

1:20:22

Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] What did Shem and Ever learn that was able to occupy Yaakov day and night for 14 years? The kosher vinegar scandal in the 1980s. I assume the Rav knows about the details, but in short it was discovered that a commonly used ethyl alcohol was accidentally labeled kosher despite coming from grapes which lacked insufficient supervision (Stam Yayin). If anything, kashrus industrialization has become more widespread. If the same case would have happened today (or if the Rav was pasking then), would we have to kasher all of our keilim?Although bitul would have been the easiest answer, it seems to me that wouldn’t apply because the taste of all the products is affected strongly (I assume) by a sharp ingredient like vinegar. How does Yotzei v’Nichnas work for Masgichim if they are under lockdown and can’t get to production plants (especially in Italy, Asia, etc.)? The Abarbenel in Parshat Tazria says that a yoledes brings a chatos because “Ein Yesurim Belo Avon” “vhayoledes savlah tzarah sacanah milsah al avanmi”. This implies that every woman that gives birth has suffered pain in doing so. Would this mean that a woman that has never done an avairah wouldn’t be able to give birth? How can we understand this? It is very confusing for me to know which papers are considered sheimus and require burial and which can be discarded. For example tests my children take and other school work that contain some type of Torah thoughts, pamphlets and magazines that have within them Torah content.I was told by someone over the phone at OU Israel, when asking what to do with their weekly booklet, that I can wrap it in a plastic bag and discard it with the other recyclable papers (there is a bin for recycling papers next to the garbage been here in Israel) Can one who stopped grooming at the beginning of sefira get a haircut or shave this Friday because this Shabbos is also Rosh Chodesh? What exactly is and is not allowed to be said or thought in a modern bathroom? I understand that neither Hashem's name nor a pasuk from the 5 books of Moshe should be said (& preferably not thought either). However, Hashem exists literally everywhere, he is permeating our existence, he is also the bathroom itself! What precautions are chumras and what is the ikar that we are not supposed to think or say in a modern bathroom? Is it minhag yershalyuim to wear stockings, if the community you are involved in is kollel? Can one daven with a minyan where the chazzan wears a messiach badge with the crown and flag ? Why are people that were killed because of they are Jews for example in the Holocaust referred to as kedoshim if many were Sinners and rejected their religion and if given the choice would reject Judaism to save their lives? How is a person yotzei the mitzvah of peru u'revu, and how would one apply the gemara in berachos that seemingly talks more about davening to have a son? If, Chas VeShalom, a War breaks out in Eretz Yisrael, would it have the din of milchemes mitzvah and if so would Yeshiva bochorim be required to fight? Does the concept of not studying TaNaCh after sunset until chatzot apply on Shabbas and Yom Tov too? Can you read mispacha magazine in the bathroom? What is Hashem's Shechina? Is someone allowed to generally clean/organize their house/room on shabbos ? How do we understand the concept of Suffik D'Rabbanon L'Hakel? Why are we more meikel? Especially for "easy" d'rabbanon like Sefiras Ha Omer, if it's a suffik, why was Chazal Meikel? TAZRIA-METZORA 5780 (Produced by: CedarStudios Podcasting 2020)

1514

Q&A- Halachic Process ,Parallel Universe & Torah on the Moon

May 4, 2020

1:42:26

Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] ACHAREI MOS - KEDOSHIM 5780 (Produced by: CedarStudios Podcasting 2020)

1515

Q&A- Mashiach, Jewish Music & Kabbalah

May 10, 2020

1:04:47

Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] EMOR 5780 (Produced by: CedarStudios Podcasting 2020)

1516

Q&A- R' Shimon Bar Yochai, Sifrei Kabbalah & Yeshiva Systems

May 20, 2020

1:22:47

Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] BEHAR BECHUKOSAI 5780 (Produced by: CedarStudios Podcasting 2020)

1517

Q&A- Yarmulke, Census & Beards

May 27, 2020

1:24:19

Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] Bamidbar 5780 (Produced by: CedarStudios Podcasting 2020)

1518

Q&A- Karaites, Birth Control & Ultimate Truth

Jun 2, 2020

1:00:19

Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] Nasso 5780 (Produced by: CedarStudios Podcasting 2020)

1519

Q&A- Rabbinic Authority, The Zohar & Metaphor

Jun 5, 2020

1:06:27

Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] BAHALOSCHA 5780 (Produced by: CedarStudios Podcasting 2020)

1520

Q&A- Marriage, Secular Education & Rav Hirsch Ideology

Jun 13, 2020

1:06:24

Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] SHELACH 5780 (Produced by: CedarStudios Podcasting 2020)

1521

Q&A - Relationships, Divorce Rate & OTD Adults

Jun 21, 2020

1:19:41

Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] KORACH 5780 (Produced by: CedarStudios Podcasting 2020)

1522

Q&A-China, Making Aliya & The End of American Ascendency

Jul 3, 2020

1:04:17

Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] BALAK 5780 (Produced by: CedarStudios Podcasting 2020)

1523

Q&A- Chidush, Money & Magic Mushrooms

Jul 10, 2020

56:03

Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] PINCHAS 5780 (Produced by: CedarStudios Podcasting 2020)

1524

SPECIAL:Entering the 3 Weeks & Our Role in Kiruv

Jul 12, 2020

44:21

Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] Ohr LaGolah, the Premier Rabbinic Training Program (featuring R' Breitowitz as well as the other senior lecturers at Ohr Somayach) has limited spots available for its Jerusalem Program, this coming Elul. Apply now!: https://bit.ly/OHRLAGOLAH TAMMUZ 5780 (Produced by: CedarStudios Podcasting 2020)

1525

Q&A-Cholov Stam, Changing Halacha & The State of Israel

Jul 19, 2020

1:02:43

Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] Ohr LaGolah, the Premier Rabbinic Training Program (featuring R' Breitowitz as well as the other senior lecturers at Ohr Somayach) has limited spots available for its Jerusalem Program, this coming Elul. Apply now!: https://bit.ly/OHRLAGOLAH MATTOS/MASAI 5780 (Produced by: CedarStudios Podcasting 2020)

1526

SPECIAL: Elul & Divine Mercy

Aug 20, 2020

58:08

Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] (Produced by: CedarStudios Podcasting 2020)

1527

Introducing: Hashkafic History-1-Zionism

Aug 30, 2020

1:01:35

Introducing: Hashkafic History by Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing Judaism. For comments, questions, or sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] This shiur is dedicated by Jonathan Livi “In honor of my dear friend and Havruta Chaim Levtov. May you continue to be a model Ben torah for am Yisrael.” - (Originally Rec on May 9th 2011) (Produced by: CedarMedia Podcasting 2020)

1528

Q&A- Elul, Accountings & Quantifiable Change

Aug 31, 2020

47:47

Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] KI SEITZEI 5780 (Produced by: CedarStudios Podcasting 2020)

1529

Q&A- Prayers at Graves, English Gemaras & The Evil Eye

Sep 2, 2020

1:09:23

Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] KI SAVO 5780 (Produced by: CedarStudios Podcasting 2020)

1530

Hashkafic History-2-19th Century Yeshiva History and Haskalah

Sep 6, 2020

1:06:38

Hashkafic History by Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing Judaism. For comments, questions, or sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] (Originally Rec May 23 2011) (Produced by: CedarMedia Podcasting 2020)

1531

Hashkafic History-3- Haskala, Volozin & the Netziv

Sep 13, 2020

57:56

Hashkafic History by Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing Judaism. For comments, questions, or sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] (Originally Rec May 30 2011) (Produced by: CedarMedia Podcasting 2020)

1532

Q&A- Minyan, Prayer & Mechila Parameters

Sep 16, 2020

56:55

Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] NITZAVIM 5780 (Produced by: CedarStudios Podcasting 2020)

1533

SPECIAL: Mechila and Yom Kippur Avodah

Sep 22, 2020

43:05

Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] (Center 5781-Mechila and YK Avoda September 22) (Produced by: CedarStudios Podcasting 2020)

1534

Q&A- Kaparos, Scapegoats & RBG

Sep 25, 2020

44:18

Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] HAAZINU 5781 (Produced by: CedarStudios Podcasting 2020)

1535

Hashkafic History-4- Life in Volozin, The Netziv and R' Chaim

Oct 15, 2020

56:02

Hashkafic History Life in Volozin, The Netziv and R' Chaim by Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing Judaism. For comments, questions, or sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] (Originally Rec June 6 2011) (Produced by: CedarMedia Podcasting 2020)

1536

Hashkafic History-5- Mussar Movements (R Yisrael Salant, Alter M' Kelm & M' Slabodka)

Oct 20, 2020

1:11:35

Hashkafic History 5 - Muser Movements (R Yisrael Salant, Alter M' Kelm & M' Slabodka) by Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing Judaism. For comments, questions, or sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] (Originally Rec 13th June 2011) (Produced by: CedarMedia Podcasting 2020)

1537

Hashkafic History-6- Alter M'Slabodka - Alter M'Navardok - Alter M'Kelm

Oct 25, 2020

1:01:22

Alter M'Slabodka - Alter M'Navardok - Alter M'Kelm Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing Judaism. For comments, questions, or sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] (Originally Rec 20th June 2011) (Produced by: CedarMedia Podcasting 2020)

1538

Hashkafic History-7- Chazon Ish Hisnagdus- Rav Itzil'e Petterberger & Rav N. Amsterdam

Oct 31, 2020

1:03:00

Hashkafic History-7- Why the Chason Ish was Misnaged - The Petterberger Rav and R N. Amsterdam Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing Judaism. For comments, questions, or sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] (Originally Rec June 2011) (Produced by: CedarMedia Podcasting 2020)

1539

Q&A- Rebuke, Olam Haba & Diversity in Judaism

Nov 5, 2020

1:11:28

Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] VAYEIRA 5781 (Produced by: CedarStudios Podcasting 2020)

1540

Hashkafic History-8- Mussar Movements and Rav Hirsch

Nov 7, 2020

1:00:57

8 - Mussar Movements and Rav Hirsch Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing Judaism. For comments, questions, or sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] (Originally Rec July 2011) (Produced by: CedarMedia Podcasting 2020)

1541

Q&A- Avos, Chumros & Capital Punishment

Nov 11, 2020

53:07

Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] CHAYEI SARA 5781 (Produced by: CedarStudios Podcasting 2020)

1542

Hashkafic History-9- Rav Hirsch "Torah Im Derech Eretz"-, Rav Wolbe Mussar & Rav Shkop

Nov 13, 2020

59:20

9 - Rav Hirsch - Rav Wolbe - Rav Shkopp Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, "Hashkafic History". For comments, questions, or sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] (Originally Rec July 2011) (Produced by: CedarMedia Podcasting 2020)

1543

Q&A- Eilu Ve'eilu, Seder Kodshim & The Vilna Gaon

Nov 20, 2020

57:31

Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. 0:02 - Laws of Yichud being in an elevator with a woman 3:34 - Are you allowed to risk life for tefillin? (Risking life for mitzvos) —5:57: would one be able to fast 11:00 - Were there rabbeim who were supportive of Rav Salanter re: cholera Yom Kippur ? 13:10 - If we get a stipend to study, does one pay meiser on it? 14:40 -Can one eat a fish/part of a fish while it is alive? 15:50 - If one ate meat and then a short time later ate milk, is there an after-bracha? 17:52 -Can a jew open a goy’s mail (privacy; theft)? 22:20 - Why are there so many halachic opinions today (ashkenaz; sephard; amoraim)? 25:33 - Why do yeshivas today not study sefer kodshim? 33:50 - Why did the Vilna Goan put the Chassidim in cherum ? 43:30 - Can someone who trades stocked be a witness (cf gambling)? 49:00 - What is the reason people say a woman can’t learn Gemara ? To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] TOLDOS 5781 (Produced by: CedarStudios Podcast

1544

Hashkafic History-10- R' Dessler's Opinion, Churban Europe, Torah Im Derech Eretz & less known shitos of R' Hirsh

Nov 22, 2020

58:45

10 - R' Dessler's Opinion, Churban Europe, Torah Im Derech Eretz & less known shitos of R' Hirsh Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, "Hashkafic History". For comments, questions, or sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] (Originally Rec July 2011) (Produced by: CedarMedia Podcasting 2020)

1545

Q&A- Tanach, Minhag & Emunah

Nov 26, 2020

1:06:37

0:10 How would Russian Jews deal with the winter regarding sunlight and fire on Shabbos? Is HaShem indicating where Jews should live? 9:37 Why does the mainstream yeshiva-world put little emphasis on Nevi'im and Ketuvim? 19:50 Is an Ashkenazic person yotzei with Sephardic pronunciation? 22:33 Can you clarify Aveira li-shma? 28:15 Do we believe or know HaShem's Torah. What is emunah? 40:21 Was there a lack of communication between the Avos and Imos? 48:25 To what extent does knowing how to respond to heretics allow us to read heretical/atheistic works? 50:43 Whom did Eisav kill?—Nimrod? And why 51:38 Regarding Beis Hillel and Beis Shammai, why do we usually follow Beis Hillel? 58:14 Minhagim and Lineage. 1:04:17 (Followup) Can a Sephardic eat fish and dairy if they switch to Ashkenaz? Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] VAYEITZEI 5781 (Produced by: CedarStudios Podcasts)

1546

Q&A- Corona, Bashert & Priorities in Kiruv

Dec 2, 2020

58:05

00:13 How should we properly respond to Coronavirus?—What is the message? 3:08 What does it mean that Yishmoel and Yisroel will face each other and Yishmoel will win before the Redemption 8:39 Is there truth to the idea that after 20 years old the bashert is on one's zichus? 14:08 (Follow-up) Why is there so much focus on the beshert? 15:14 In Kiddushin perek 2, why does it specify one needs to see his bride lest she be found too unattractive? 22:15 Is there an upper limit to how much the yetzer hara can be used for learning Torah? 25:31 Why is the Talmud Yerushalmi so understudied in comparison to Talmud Bavli? 41:01 To what extent does a ger get a totally new neshama? 43:28 We connect gaulah to shemone esrei (in Shacharis), so what of the Maariv seder? 49:38 How does the soul know to go back into the body when woken up suddenly? 51:14 Is outreach kiruv better when focused on totally disconnected people or to build up more frum Jews? 55:01 If milk, logically, is a part of an animal, how could Yehudis feed a Greek general milk as a religious Jewess? Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] VAYISHLACH 5781 (Produced by: CedarStudios Podcasts

1547

SPECIAL: 1- History of Chanukah

Dec 8, 2020

46:41

SPECIAL: History of Chanukah Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem. For comments, questions, or sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] (VAYEISHEV 5781 Center 5781-) (Produced by: CedarMedia Podcasting 2020)

1548

SPECIAL: 2- History of Chanukah

Dec 12, 2020

51:01

SPECIAL: History of Chanukah 2 Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem. For comments, questions, or sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] (VAYEISHEV 5781 Center 5781) (Produced by: CedarMedia Podcasting 2020)

1549

SPECIAL: 3 - History of Chanukah

Dec 14, 2020

46:31

SPECIAL: History of Chanukah 3 Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem. For comments, questions, or sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] (MIKEITZ Center 5781) (Produced by: CedarMedia Podcasting 2020)

1550

Q&A- Minhag, Mashiach & Minyan

Jan 7, 2021

1:01:29

00:00 Considering the 13 Principles of Faith in order to not be a heretic. What of Rashi’s statement from the Gemara that the final 8 pesukim of the Torah were written by Yoshua? 6:38 is it a mitzvah deoreisa or d’rabbanan to stand for a Talmid Chacham or a Rav? 12:44 In the Gemara it says 40 days before one is conceived a bashert is dictated. Is this true? 21:00 How is it that minhagim become Halacha? (e.g. Ashkenazim; Shabbos)? 26:39 Was there an issue with Moshe Rabbeinu eating the Korban Pesach since his son had no bris milah? 29:20 Any gezeira that most of the congregation are unable to keep, the gezira is repealed. Is that only the initial generation? 31:39 What will Halacha be like in the times of Moshiach? 36:39 What is the system for reuniting lost Jews when Moshiach comes? 39:27 Why is it permissible to observe Tu B'Shevat if it is Shabatian? 54:13 What was the tayva of Avodah Zara in Tanakh? 57:38 Was there a physical feeling from the Avodah Zara in the old days? 55:14 is the Shulchan Aruch binding? 58:28 If there is a minyan of exactly 10 mourners, does anyone answer? Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] SHEMOS 5781 (Produced by: CedarMediaStudios Podcasts)

1551

Q&A- Mazal Tov, Pets & Shemos

Jan 14, 2021

58:02

00:00 What is the Halacha l’meisa regarding emunah bitachon? 3:13 Are we allowed to daven or even enter a reform or conservative shul?—What is the cutoff point? 13:11 Can someone convert from Ashkenaz to Sefardi, and if so does he take on a new mesora (with parental permission)? 18:19 What does it mean that the Avos are partners in creation? 22:42 Why do we say ‘Mazal tov’ if we don’t follow mazalot?—Why do we say months named after pagan deities? 33:01 What are the main halachic concerns with owning pets? 42:44 What is so bad about Adam and Chava seeing each other naked? 44:46 For Ashkenazim if there is a glazed earthenware vessel that gets worn, is it kasherable? 47:17 What happen to those people who followed Avraham and Sarah? 50:03 Can one eat an apple from his own tree that fell on Shabbos? 51:08 We know they didn’t say ‘amen’ about a bracha in the Beis Hamikdash, so why did the Gemara in Brachos say Moshe used ‘amen’? 54:16 When was the name of HaShem (shem havaya) stopped from being pronounced? Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] VAYEIRA 5781 (Produced by: CedarMediaStudios Podcasts)

1552

SPECIAL: OLAMI Medical Students- "Risk in Halacha"

Jan 18, 2021

58:55

Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem. For comments, questions, or sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] Olami Medical Students - Risk in Halacha January 7,2021 (Produced by: CedarMediaStudios Podcasting 2021)

1553

Q&A- Land for Peace, Inheritance & Mesira

Jan 20, 2021

59:17

00:00 Is there any particular significance of acrostics in davening, tehilim, etc.? 1:51 Are we obligated or allowed to give land of Israel for peace? 9:26 For a Jew who was never exposed to Judaism, what is is Olam HaBa? 14:20 In the 9th perek of Bava Basra the daughters get support from inheritance and later 10% with men possibly losing out. Is there inconsistency with tumim? 19:27 Why did the Levi’im not become slaves in Mitzrayim and why couldn’t they rise against Mitzrayim? 28:41 How far does the prohibition of mesira (informing on Jews) go in and outside of Eretz Yisroel? 37:33 Why is Rosh Chodesh the first mitzva given to all Jewish people? 41:12 Is it a problem our Center beis and Main Beis are not facing the same way 44:17 If there is an emergency situation, can the chachomim change the laws? 48:30 Drinking water during bein hashmoshos is like stealing from the dead according to the Shulchan Aruch. Is this accurate? 50:55 Considering the numerous Internet resources, does it take away excuses from those who didn’t have it growing up? 54:12 What is the current status of the Eitz haChaim and Eitz haDas? 56:36 There are certain people who never died. What is their status? 57:27 Sometimes Tanakh references other books (e.g. Sefer HaYashar). Do we have it? Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] BO 5781 (Produced by: CedarMediaStudios Podcasts)

1554

Q&A- Outreach, Gedolim & Sambatyon River

Feb 3, 2021

1:12:56

00:00 If the Baal Shem Tov stresses outreach, how do we see this in Chassidic groups (outside Chabad)? 6:10 When we hear stories of open miracles for rabbonim, how should we consider these? 10:05 How should we utilize our vacation? 14:51 Is it obligatory to have a Jewish name, and why didn’t even amarayin change Greek names? 21:35 Can a Cohen go skydiving, assuming it’s mutter for anyone?—would anyone else be prevented from going? 25:20 What’s the mesora of secular educations ? 34:20 What is the origin for the mesora of chassidic lavush? 37:35 Are all the words from the Zohar from R Shimon bar Yochai? 44:45 Why did Avraham lie about Sara to Pharoh instead of relying on HaShem? 46:42 Would the plane not be an ohel for a Cohen? 50:32 The Gemara in brachos tell us not to learn Torah/tefillin within 4 amos of a corpse even in one house, and yet it also says under a single roof everything is considered 4 amos. 54:20 the Rambam says when HaShem sends forth physical things to replenish the earth, so what is the difference between the spiritual blessing of snow and rain? 54:14 What are the criteria for Gedolim?—Is it just consensus? (Eg young Ovadia Yosef) 1:04:00 Who is Dovid Ruveni? What is this legendary river Sambatyon? Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] YISRO 5781 (Produced by: CedarMediaStudios Podcasts)

1555

SPECIAL: London JLE - Q&A

Feb 7, 2021

42:06

Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem. For comments, questions, or sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] SPECIAL: London JLE - Q&A 1-27-21 (Produced by: CedarMediaStudios Podcasting 2021)

1556

Parshas Mishpatim - How Was the Torah Given?

Feb 11, 2021

48:31

Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem. For comments, questions, or sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] https://podcasts.ohr.edu/ Mechina 5781-Parshas Mishpatim Feb 11,2021 (Produced by: CedarMediaStudios Podcasting 2021)

1557

Q&A- Tzedaka, Purim & Eradicating Amalek

Feb 25, 2021

59:13

00:00 As society gets wealthier, will there be a point when we don’t need to give Tzedakah? 1:30 the Gemara in brachos raises a contradiction wherein HaShem gives over the earth to everyone but also that he owns everything until someone makes a bracha (including non-Jews) 4:16 The rambam says the mitzvo of the building of the beis hamikdash will follow Eliyahu HaNavi but the Temple Institute wants to build it now. How does the Rav respond? 10:48 Regarding Gilgul, can one accidentally learn in the merit of himself? 16:30 What is the status of someone who (medically) died either through CPR or more mystical means as with R’ Zeira? 20:56 is there any halachic ruling that we can follow a minority opinion in extenuating circumstances? 22:53 What’s the difference between saying Torah is G-d because his will and essence are the same and the Christian trinity? 27:30 Why does HaShem allow the Jewish people to continue when maybe 1% are doing what they’re supposed to? 31:43 why did the Mishna Brurah became the main source for Charedim over the Aruch haShulchan? 39:51 it’s brought down that the descendants of Amalek converted to Judaism who taught in Bnei Brak, but why didn’t we kill them? 47:27 What is the sfara of the reform rabbi who doesn’t believe HaShem gave the Torah? 50:07 Why isn’t the 7th of Adar a taanis anymore for Moshe Rabbeinu yohrzeit? 52:50 should one pray for rain in the winter if he doesn’t like rain re: poor kavana?—what if it is societally injurious? 55:22 Are we all like a Cohen Gadol on Purim? 57:38 which of the tribes would a ger end up belonging to? Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] TETZAVEH 5781 (Produced by: CedarMediaStudios Podcasts)

1558

Q&A- Mashiach, Milah & Aleph Bais

Mar 4, 2021

56:56

00:00 If a Cohen makes korban pasul (e.g. with wearing unsanctioned clothing) who pays for it? 2:22 Why is it that for mincha and musaf there is an extra pasuk for Ashkenazim before Amida (ki shem HaShem) (7:42) if we have so many lost Jews around the world such as in South America how will we fit them in Israel when Moshiach comes? 11:46 In the time of the 2nd Beis Hamikdash, there wasn’t the need for the Ahron, so what would that mean for Avoda? 14:42 Why do we pray for Moshiach?—shouldn’t we have faith he will come at the right time? 18:53 there is a Mishne in the 2nd perek of Hagiga mentioning there are 4 things 1 shouldn’t think about: what are those? 25:45 In Parashas Ki Sisa the counting of the people is done with a half-shekel. Why is it acceptable for Moshe to count this way? 34:48 in the Zilberman school of learning they learn Tanakh baal pe, then Gemara bekius and only then beiyun. Is this more the authentic method? 44:30 What language would a Gemara today be in if it weren’t written at the time?—Would it be in multiple languages? 46:45 Considering bris milah, if the body is perfect, why would one need to change a body? Why did HaShem indicate the bris to be on the male organ? 52:35 Would bris milah apply to non-Jews or Adam haRishon? 55:10 Is the order of Alef Beis random? Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] KI SISA 5781 (Produced by: CedarMediaStudios Podcasts)

1559

SPECIAL: OLAMI Medical Students - Stem Cell Research

Mar 8, 2021

1:03:00

Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem. For comments, questions, or sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] Olami Medical Students -Stem Cell Research March 7,2021 (Produced by: CedarMediaStudios Podcasting 2021)

1560

SPECIAL: Part 1 "An Overview of the Haggadah"

Mar 21, 2021

1:03:42

Ohr Somayach Virtual Pre Pesach Seminar Sign up here! Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem. For comments, questions, or sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] (Produced by: CedarMediaStudios Podcasting 2021)

1561

SPECIAL: Part 2 "An Overview of the Haggadah"

Mar 23, 2021

57:44

Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem. For comments, questions, or sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] (Produced by: CedarMediaStudios Podcasting 2021)

1562

SPECIAL: Introduction to Hilchos Shabbos + Q&A

Apr 19, 2021

1:11:48

Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem. For comments, questions, or sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] Introduction to Hilchos Shabbos - 1 (Produced by: CedarMediaStudios Podcasting 2021)

1563

Q&A- Religious Divergence, Nusach & Psychedelics

Apr 21, 2021

1:07:03

00:00 What’s the right way to deal with frum people doing different things to us? 11:35 Is one allowed to wear shorts for davening. Is this Halacha or just minhag? 13:05 Coffee and bananas are often grown together. What does this mean regarding Kilayim? 15:19 Where did the chassidishe custom of saying “umain”originate? 20:28 Could one be yotzei with a different pronunciation (eg an Ashkenazi with Sephardic pronunciation) 22:33 What does it mean for Shabbos to be the queen? 26:55 Why did everyone give a half-shekel to the mishkan instead of progressive tax? 30:00 stone crabs have their arms ripped but it grows back. Is this ever min hachai? 32:24 How is it decided which haftoras goes with with parshios? 37:45 Does our historical experience with persecution give more onus to be compassionate to other groups? 42:10 How do we reconcile the death of R’ Akiva’s students when he taught as a fundamental value that love for one’s fellow as a key for Torah? 50:00 The chazon ish says too much formality in a marriage is bad, but does this go against chazal who say one should not talk excessively to any woman? 53:04 Are there benefits of psychedelics? 55:53 (follow up) What about psychedelics used to treat certain conditions? 57:31 (check time) What are we to make of place-names in Tanakh that reference what it is called later? 58:30 How was it decided what books would be canonized and which weren’t?—How can one tell what’s prophecy? 1:05:02 Why do certain after-brachos mention special days (Shabbos, yontif, etc.) and others don’t? A Project Of Ohr.Edu Questions? Comments? We'd Love To Hear From You At: [email protected] https://podcasts.ohr.edu/ (Produced by CedarMediaStudios Podcasting)

1564

SPECIAL: Introduction to Hilchos Shabbos Part 2 + Q&A

Apr 23, 2021

53:22

Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem. For comments, questions, or sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] Introduction to Hilchos Shabbos - 2 (Produced by: CedarMediaStudios Podcasting 2021)

1565

Q&A- Yarmulka, Organ Donation & Pikuach Nefesh

Apr 29, 2021

54:45

00:00 Can you make deals with Hashem? 3:56 Is there a reason why there haven't been more prayer rallies for Moshiach especially this year? 8:24 Why do we wear a kippah? Did Moshe Rabbeinu wear a headcovering? 13:52 Was there no one to bench for Shlomzion Hamalka and Yanai Hamelech that they needed Shimon ben Shetach? 24:19 When Techiyas Hameisim happens, what does that means for how our levels don't compare (e.g. Moshe Rabbeinu and R' Chaim Kanievsky)? 27:10 In the 2nd perek of Brachos, it mentions an Eved Kanani as kosher. What does that mean and why was Rabban Gamliel accepting condolences? 29:52 There is concept of a person wanting/trying to do a mitzva but is prevented by oneis. Does this apply to pru urvu? 33:12 What is the main kavana for the first perek of Shema? (Followup) In light of that, how do we understand Derech Teva? 44:15 Can a Jew receive or donate an organ, & does it depends if the other person is a Goy? 50:12 How far does Pikuach Nefesh go? For instance, could one eat a shellfish to eliminate certain risks of future cancer? 53:08 (Followup) Would removing an ovary be totally asur in the same way as male castration? A Project Of Ohr.Edu Questions? Comments? We'd Love To Hear From You At: [email protected] https://podcasts.ohr.edu/ (Produced by CedarMediaStudios Podcasting)

1566

SPECIAL: When Was the Torah REALLY Given?

May 14, 2021

57:37

Pre Shavuos Seminar - 2021 / 5781 A Project Of Ohr.Edu Questions? Comments? We'd Love To Hear From You At: [email protected] https://podcasts.ohr.edu/ (Produced by CedarMediaStudios Podcasting)

1567

Q&A- Hamas, Anti-Semitism & The Abraham Accords (@Derech)

May 20, 2021

1:35:39

Would you like to sponsor an episode? A series? We'd Love To Hear From You At: [email protected] https://podcasts.ohr.edu/ Visit us @ ohr.edu ! (Produced by CedarMediaStudios Podcasting)

1568

Q&A- Colors, Names and Anthropomorphisms

May 31, 2021

1:09:21

0:00:05 Origin of Moshes staff? 0:01:49 If one considers Marcus Arelies as Tanah, can we consider his meditations as Torah source? 0:04:48 What is halacha for men wearing red? Also what about undergarments? 0:06:50 In the morning brachos, how do we interpret Talmud Torah keneged Koolam? 0:09:06 How did Rebbe Yehuda Hanasi decide what is a Mishnah and what is breitsa? 0:14:25 In the Talmud Bavli they have non Jewish names. why didn’t they have seemingly Jewish names? Why can’t be called up to the Torah with an english name if Hashem knows their name? 0:23:43 If called by nicknames, do those names become a name if people call u that name as well? 0:25:20 At end of parashat Vayigash with Yosef in mizrayim organizing land owner of land in Egypt, What does the pasuk mean when it says “ad hayom hazeh” for the land of the kohanim? 0:33:32 How is it possible for Hashem to be disappointed? Can Hashem feel emotions? 0:38:15 How does Rambam explain Hashem wearing tefillin? 0:43:30 Isn’t it taught that G-d doesn’t have an image? Is that not a limitation? 0:50:14 It is said that every four amot one takes in Israel is a mitzvah. what is the source for this statement and what does that mean? 0:54:57 Should one prioritize breadth or depth of knowledge in Torah study? 0:59:20 Is the schar from learning not from the efforts one makes? 1:02:00 Halachot Shabbat, bishul in sun that isn’t cooking in Gemara, what if you cook it something that was heated by sun? Do u treat it as it’s source? 1:04:00 Can u say shehechianu in personal life events? Finishing Sefer, etc? 1:07:40 What is the origin of languages? Would you like to sponsor an episode? A series? We'd love to hear from you! : [email protected] https://podcasts.ohr.edu/ Visit us @ ohr.edu ! (Produced by CedarMediaStudios Podcasting)

1569

SPECIAL: Gender Identity - Why Is This Happening Now & How It Affects Us

Jun 4, 2021

42:47

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1570

Q&A- Sorcery, Modern Science & Gerus

Jun 10, 2021

1:11:11

0:00:00 When we say “Each person has a chelek of Torah” what does that mean and how to do acquire it? 0:02:34 When the spies came back from EY, why did Moshe strongly support the Jews? Why was the punishment of the golden calf carried over to meraglim of the 40 year punishment? 0:07:00 If a ger converts and then find out afterwards that he was a Jew before his conversion, does he return to being a Jew or remain a ger? 0:12:16 Following Rabbi Moshe Feinstein’s psak on kalei habishul, what is an issue in a kli shlishi for tea? 0:17:50 Can one wax or pluck hair from the body? 0:20:52 In Josephus’s writings, was there a real movement at the time of Yashka or was it something created by the Romans? 0:27:07 What do we do when Josephus contradicts the accounts of Rabbinic literature? How do we reconcile this? 0:32:36 If Hashem loves us, how can he give us challenges that seemingly we can’t overcome? 0:36:25 How much burden should we put on previous generations sin and similarly how do much burden do we put on our own sins? 0:41:40 Was there inflation in time of the Gemara? 0:44:20 Does the character traits of Moshiach have to match that of David? 0:45:28 In the laws of Niddah, is going in to mayim chayim rabbinic? Also, the body of water is described in different terms. Why so? 0:50:17 What is an aveira lishma and are there any records of this? 0:54:00 Why didn’t Hashem respond Moshe’s question on why does bad things happen to righteous people? 0:57:20 Can one interview someone for a job if they have no intention to hire them and they just need information from them? Does it matter if it’s a Jew or a non Jew? 1:00:38 In shemoneh esrei why didn’t the rabbis invoke the merits of the Imahot? 1:03:00 Where do you draw the line between magic/sorcery and modern science which might seem sorcery like? 1:05:47 Gemara says don’t live in cities run by a Talmid Chacham. Is that a validation of a secular politician? 1:07:35 What are the pressing issues facing Torah society? What is a greater motivator than competition?

1571

Q&A- Murder, Challah & Meat

Jun 20, 2021

1:02:10

0:00:00 What else do we know about Korach’s death? 0:01:35 If a Jewish woman is a surrogate is the child Jewish? Can someone be a surrogate for her sister? 0:07:40 If people don’t get their good inclination until 13, how do you understand that kids underage do good things? 0:10:00 Is there any halachic problem in taking medication to lower testosterone levels? 0:11:50 In the shortest pasuk in Torah, oobnei Dan choshim, why does it have extra vav? 0:14:14 When was the term Halacha le Moshe mi Sinai first used? 0:16:00 Why do we say the blessing that we thank G-d for not making us a woman? 0:18:50 Is the essential part of the mitzvah of Talmud Torah specific for teaching or learning? 0:21:05 What is the difference between chochma, bina, and daat? 0:23:27 We say that the order of tefillah as praise, request, and gratitude. Why do the last couple brachot not seem like gratitude prayers? 0:27:00 How do we understand the parah aduma when the person who cleans the ashes would get tameh? What is its significance? 0:34:40 We know certain halachot are dependent on having a walled city. From do we know the names of the cities that were walled from the time of Yehoshoah Ben Nun? 0:38:00 With regards to Bilam, is there a need to be righteous or spiritual merit to be a prophet? 0:42:00 We know when someone is sent to a refugee city his Rebbe has to go with him. Doesn’t the other students lose out from their rebbe? 0:46:05 When there was a murder they would do eglah arufa, what is the connection of that ritual to murder? 0:48:23 We know that women have the mitzvah of challah to atone for the sin of challah. What does this mean and why is Adam called challah? 0:52:20 In Moshe’s last speech he tells us to remember a lot of things. Mitzvah of mezuzah would seem as a zecher from the Torah. However, why is it shown as a protection of the house? 0:55:30 Why are there different halachot about walled cities? 0:56:00 Is there a real problem of having names that have no tanach source as Rav Chaim Kanievsky said? 0:58:40 Eating meat is allowed but...Why is eating meat okay? It may not be healthy, especially in large quantities.... 1:00:00 Has fake meat been declared "fleishig" and does it fulfill the idea of kavod shabbos? Would you like to sponsor an episode? A series? We'd love to hear from you! : [email protected] https://podcasts.ohr.edu/ Visit us @ ohr.edu ! (Produced by CedarMediaStudios Podcasting)

1572

Q&A- Tzimtzum, Nefilim & Artscroll

Jun 24, 2021

1:21:41

Would you like to sponsor an episode? A series? We'd love to hear from you! : [email protected] https://podcasts.ohr.edu/ Visit us @ ohr.edu ! 00:00 Can you speak on the makloches of tzimtzum? 6:03 Is laboratory meat an issue of eiver min hachai/basar min hachai? 14:08 How do we get around milk from a treifa cow when milk is mixed together in factories? 22:57 What became of Nephilim? Are they around? Could it explain alien encounters? 25:35 Does lashon hara apply in reference to sports players? —What of politicians? 30:24 When Moshiach comes, will Moshe Rabbeinu have modern technology? 32:26 With regards to abortion, why is there an apparent discrepancy between Jews and non-Jews? 38:40 How are non-Jews expected to know the 7 Noahide laws? 42:42 If someone consents for an aveira (e.g. dueling) is this permissible?—what of losing when gambling? 47:00 Where does the bill stop if all aveiras are judged including the repercussions of previous generations? 50:58 Why does the Torah have a greater penalty for a thief (ganav) than a one-time burglar? 52:38 How do we have different shitas for the order of parshios in tefilin that we had an original pair and no period without tefilin? 56:57 What are practical ways to deal with geiva without diminishing self-esteem? 59:18 Are voice-operated technology (eg Amazon Alexa) allowed for Shabbos for lights? 1:04:02 How can HaShem know the future if we have free-will? 1:11:46 According to Chazal, if the baby is born on the 8th month the baby is considered certainly dead, but this is not true if a baby is the baby is born in the 7th month. Doesnt this seems out of order? 1:13:34 One shouldn’t shop around for poskim, but if one is told for life-and-death (eg heart-transplant) that might be considered murder but might save ones life, can one go on a that opinion? 1:16:30 If one should avoid seeking honor except when necessary, how does one know his intentions won’t be egotistical? 1:18:32 In light of books which have commentary added (eg ArtScroll) what does this mean for the need for a rebbe? (Produced by CedarMediaStudios Podcasting)

1573

Q&A- Choosing a Rebbi, Land for Peace & The Meaning of Life

Jul 1, 2021

1:17:51

Would you like to sponsor an episode? A series? We'd love to hear from you! : [email protected] https://podcasts.ohr.edu/ Visit us @ ohr.edu ! 00:00 Was there any mention in Tanakh or elsewhere of the order of the return of any particular shvatim coming back? 4:20 Modern advances and translations make Halacha very accessible, what qualities does one look for in a flesh-and-blood Rabbi post-yeshiva? 9:12 If HaShem knows what’s good for us, why would we have to daven? 12:25 The Vilna Gaon can argue with a rishon, but who gave him the rule? 15:54 A shechted animal conveys tahor, so would someone who died al kidush HaShem be tahor? 18:02 Would goyim have to eat kosher meat? 20:48 In the 9th perek of brachos it mentions that a bad interpretation of a dream will result in negative consequences, and conversely with positive interpretations. Is this true today? 25:12 How can we comprehend the importance of talmud Torah? 34:26 How does one work on appreciating the goodness of oneself? 39:37 What is the halachic background for “Land for Peace” 45:15 The way of coming to truth is to way arguments, so how much should we bring in all views for discussions of Judaism? 57:42 if someone thinks that Torah is truth and the way to a deepest connection to Hashem, so why should be avoid evangelize? eg Would the Rambam want Aristotle to become Jewish given how much he revered him? 1:01:43 In the Torah, if someone steals and needs to repay double, but why can’t we carry this out without a Sanhedrin? 1:05:52 When speaking to people less observant, how does one bring up issues of ichud or other possibly controversial issues? 1:08:00 drinking is not allowed in excess, but may be allowed in small quantities. Why then are some things like cannabis totally asur? 1:11:39 What’s the meaning of life—is it a paradox? 1:14:00 Now we have so many cameras, do we still have yiush? 1:16:20 The Gemara often uses 60 or 1/60. What is the significance of this number? (Produced by CedarMediaStudios Podcasting)

1574

Q&A- Yerusha, Genetic Manipulation & Chareidi Schools

Jul 8, 2021

1:21:15

Generously Sponsored by Atara and Lozi Liff In honor of the wonderful Ohr Somayach Rabbeim and the people who make this podcast happen! (Produced by CedarMediaStudios Podcasting) Would you like to sponsor an episode? A series? We'd love to hear from you! : [email protected] https://podcasts.ohr.edu/ Visit us @ ohr.edu ! 00:00 The Gemara in Eruvin says that a person could learn midos without Torah from animals. Why don’t people take these simanim? 3:00 Why did HaShem call the day starting at night, but we don’t speak of it as a day? 4:57 Why is mincha called as such if we know there was a mincha offering once given in the morning? 8:34 What does the Torah mean by the 4 corners of the world? 11:08 If the Torah has a specific way of doing yerusha, why do we go along with the way it’s done in the secular world? 17:00 What are we to make of disruptive phenomena that occur on Shabbos? 21:43 Is it assur to take a picture without someone’s knowledge/permission? 24:00 Ezra instituted a takkana which was later made batul. Who has that authority? 30:05 The Torah says the whole generation of bamidbar would die out in the desert except Calev and Yehoshua, but all of shevet Levi did too, and several women too. 39:30 (follow up) Why do we count leviim in a minyan if they weren’t in the chet hameraglim 40:12 Is there an inyan of techelis from a chilazon? 49:30 Can someone get around a prohibitive takkana (eg riding a bike lest someone fix it) by making a public neder? 52:05 Is genetic manipulation for humans mutar? 57:34 Charedi schools are found to have a great deal of discrimination particularly for sephardim and baalei teshuva. 1:09:55 Many people are machmir to not carry even in an eruv. What is the reason for this? 1:15:50 Where is the origin of holding a kiddish cup from the bottom from? 1:16:47 We know when Eliyahu is protesting the Baal a fire came down from heaven for his korban. It is said the end of days will see a different test but with the opposite result for emunah. Is this true and where is this found?

1575

SPECIAL: Thoughts on the 9 Days

Jul 12, 2021

41:02

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1576

SPECIAL: Q&A- Divine Authorship, Literalness vs Metaphor & Paranormal Activities

Jul 26, 2021

1:47:52

Episode Generously Sponsored in the zchus of a Refuah Shleimah for Yardena Meira bat Mindel SPECIAL JLE - Q&A Comments? Feedback? Would you like to sponsor an episode? A series? We'd love to hear from you! : [email protected] https://podcasts.ohr.edu/ Visit us @ ohr.edu ! We are proud to announce the beta-launch of the Ohr Somayach app! Access your favorite Ohr Somayach podcasts on the app, at podcasts.ohr.edu or on any podcast platform! DOWNLOAD THE APP! ANDROID APPLE (Produced by CedarMediaStudios Podcasting)

1577

Q&A- Cameras, Kitniyos & Career Choice

Aug 12, 2021

1:09:10

Comments? Feedback? Would you like to sponsor an episode? A series? We'd love to hear from you : [email protected] https://podcasts.ohr.edu/ Visit us @ ohr.edu ! 00:00 What does it mean that the Lavush (sefer) did not have the success of the Shulchan Aruch? 11:28 the Sanhedrin existed after the churban beis hamikdash, why don’t we have a Sanhedrin now? 22:08 Netilas yadayim can work in the ocean, but could maybe mayim achronim could also work even though ocean water has salt? 24:50 Sefer Yehoshua references sefer hayashar. What is this book? 28:03 What is the role of cameras for a Jewish witness system? 35:59 With kitniyos, why are we not lenient if we can have supervision? 38:10 we describes milchamas Torah, so is there an issue of learning Torah in a calm way? 42:04 How does one know what career one should choose? 46:42 What happened to the yeshiva at Volozhin? 59:00 Why is ear-piercing allowed? 59:57 Why is there so much machlokes in Mishnayos 1:07:57 Have we lost mesechtas? (Produced by CedarMediaStudios Podcasting)

1578

SPECIAL: The Nature of Rabbinic Authority

Aug 16, 2021

46:43

Comments? Feedback? Would you like to sponsor an episode? A series? We'd love to hear from you! : [email protected] https://podcasts.ohr.edu/ Visit us @ ohr.edu ! We are proud to announce the beta-launch of the Ohr Somayach app! Access your favorite Ohr Somayach podcasts on the app, at podcasts.ohr.edu or on any podcast platform! DOWNLOAD THE APP! ANDROID APPLE (Produced by CedarMediaStudios Podcasting) (Center 5781-Parshas Shoftim -The Nature of Rabbinic Authority)

1579

Q&A- Army Drafting, Black Hats and Types of Zionism

Feb 2, 2022

1:36:23

Would you like to sponsor an episode? A series? We'd love to hear from you : [email protected] https://podcasts.ohr.edu/ Visit us @ ohr.edu 00:00 Why are there state-nations now versus how there used to be tribes? 03:32 Will we ever be able to identify Amalek? 05:48 What is the halacha when people commit suicide? 11:20 What did people do before Rashi or Rabbeinu Tam tefillin? 17:16 When a reform rabbi and orthodox rabbi did a tour, a question was asked that if a Jewish student had one hour a week to either learn Torah with the reform Rabbi or watch HBO, what’s a better use of his time? 23:32 What if we said we will send haredim to the army if all Israelis had one mandatory year in Yeshiva? 32:36 What is the story with Miriam bas Bilga? 36:27 Which Gemara mentions kids only go by what they hear from parents? 36:46 How come the biggest intellectuals don’t come to accept Judaism? 41:13 How do we reconcile that Parnasa is variable when it is relatively predictable with a good job, etc.? 47:48 What about the 50th level of Tumah makes someone irredeemable? 49:30 Does din hamalchusa apply in Israel? 55:05 What will happen near end of days in terms of Gog UMagog? 58:52 Would Hashem reward Jews who went off the derech but became more involved (and successful) in scientific and/or philosophical achievement? 1:04:16 What is the definition of Zionism and why would a lot of Haredim be opposed? 1:11:01 How can we base the idea of not embarrassing someone off Tamar if it’s possible that she may not have been believed? 1:14:22 What other significant roles did Ezra play? 1:16:08 Did scrolls with Ksav Ivri become passul after the script changed? 1:17:08 What is the Rav’s view on Tikkun HaKlali? 1:19:00 What are some more views on Ezra and what is the authenticity of Torah scrolls older than the Dead Sea scrolls? 1:24:49 What message does a hair covering for women give? And what is the size of C’Beya? 1:29:39 Why do Jews wear suits and hats? 1:35:12 We don’t wear black on Shabbos, so why do we wear black hats? Produced by: Cedar Media Studios

1580

R' Yishmael’s 13 Middos of Interpretation- 3

Feb 27, 2022

35:21

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1581

R' Yishmael’s 13 Middos of Interpretation- 4

Mar 1, 2022

35:58

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1582

Q&A- Russia-Ukraine War, Purim Torah & Kabbalistic References

Mar 3, 2022

1:20:14

Would you like to sponsor an episode? A series? We'd love to hear from you : [email protected] https://podcasts.ohr.edu/ Visit us @ ohr.edu 00:00 the Rav supplements this week’s Q and A with follow up up on questions from last week: 00:03 Leaving out Lecha Dodi 01:38 Going into a church 03:09 R Moshe on Dor Yesharim 08:33 The Netziv and secular studies 11:47 Making instant coffee on Shabbos 14:16 Is there any zechus in the Ukrainian prime minister staying back and defending his country? 17:54 What does it mean that the tannaim were learning Torah? 20:25 Why are there exactly 70 nations? 27:31 Why is there not more focus on tefilla in Yeshivas as we approach Mashiach times or otherwise? 39:04 Where did the mintage of using parsely as karpas on Pesach come from and is it correct? 44:06 Is there a preference to using Kabbalah or non-kabbalistic references. And what is the view of gedolim having mystical powers of sorts? 50:29 What’s the view of bachurim learning Tanach? 57:44 What is the Halacha about talking about divrei chol on Shabbos? 59:24 How does one balance the “level” of mitzvahs and aveiras? 1:02:26 How do Kabballists seemingly justify speaking to the dead when there is an issur of communication with the dead? 1:05:04 What is the earliest Mekor for Purim Torah and can the Rav share a few of his most favorite and best ones he's heard and/or created? 1:06:44 If malacha is usually defined as a creative action, then how can we say Shabbos is a day of menucha? 1:10:21 As a Baal Teshuva, one is supposed to feel simcha but also regret. Which should we take on? Especially if regret can turn into self-loathing? 1:15:15 Is the story of Elazar ben Dordia an example of wasting seed and was his teshuva a source of proof that one can make teshuva on this? 1:18:04 The Gemara in Sukkah speaks about the “Sheva Roim” (the Seven Shepherds) in Navi and the list excludes Yitzchak Avinu with Rashi there bringing a source that Yitzchak Avinu is busy saving his children from Gehinom… what’s happening here? Produced by: Cedar Media Studios

1583

R' Yishmael’s 13 Middos of Interpretation- 5

Mar 6, 2022

39:57

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1584

Thoughts on Purim

Mar 16, 2022

22:11

Watch the Purim Shiurim here Would you like to sponsor an episode? A series? We'd love to hear from you : [email protected] https://podcasts.ohr.edu/ Visit us @ ohr.edu Produced by: Cedar Media Studios

1585

Q&A- Baal Teshuva Dating, Kippa Colors & Hesder Yeshivos

Mar 21, 2022

1:41:11

Would you like to sponsor an episode? A series? We'd love to hear from you : [email protected] https://podcasts.ohr.edu/ Visit us @ ohr.edu 00:00 Why are the 39 Malachos related to the idea of “rest”? 03:37 What’s a good answer to give if someone asks why can’t a woman be a rabbi? 11:14 What exactly defines jewelry for men? 14:50 What is considered “extreme” Teshuva? 18:04 How do we understand Rav Moshe’s teshuva on homosexuality in terms of spiting Gd? 20:41 Why are minhagim so important? 27:12 Can the Rav define the word “mature” in a Jewish capacity or otherwise? 33:20 The Rav said in a previous QA (actually a few times) that one won’t be held to account for following the Aruch HaShulchan, would the same be true for Minhag HaGra or similar? 35:59 How and when exactly do we judge others favorably, especially if I see them do an aveira? 43:06 How many dates and for how long should a BT have/date before proposing? 46:22 Why do certain garments or kippah colors express a certain hashkafa? 55:26 If I have influence on my friend and he wants to go a certain Yeshiva (Hesder, for example), should I leave it alone or encourage him to go to another Yeshiva? 57:40 Why is learning Tanach emphasized more in the religious-Zionist world versus the Haredi world? 1:03:50 If you see a Talmid Chacham with his zipper down or hat on backwards, should you say something? And further, how do we approach rebuke of rabbis or fellows in general? 1:08:48 To what extent do I give my children the same openness I had in becoming a BT? 1:12:25 What if I keep Shabbos but not malava malka or vice versa? 1:16:57 Why do we mention a rav in third person but Gd in first person? 1:19:14 What does the Rav think of bnei yeshiva using the N-word? 1:23:48 How are we supposed to understand non-Jews in the Torah mentioning Gd’s name shem Hashem? 1:24:50 Will there be any “new Torah” in the days of Moshiach, for example, new “kesuvim,” or halachos? 1:26:42 Why do we lift our feet and turn left and right in Kedusha? 1:28:56 Should there be a movement to reestablish the Sanhendrin? 1:33:18 Does a Jew have to be Haredi or could they be Daati Leuimi? 1:35:00 What does it mean to bring the Kedusha of Shabbos to the chol? 1:37:15 Where does one draw the line with Halacha in terms of Daati Leumi or otherwise? 1:39:26 Why are there no minyanim later at night on motzei Shabbat? Produced by: Cedar Media Studios

1586

Kiruv Seminar for Bnei Torah - Fast of Tammuz

Jul 17, 2022

40:31

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1587

Q&A- Mechitza, Brainwashing & Shadchanim

Mar 23, 2022

1:57:50

Dedicated in Loving Memory of Cliff Drazen- צדוק בן ראובן Would you like to sponsor an episode? A series? We'd love to hear from you : [email protected] https://podcasts.ohr.edu/ Visit us @ ohr.edu 00:00 How do you convey a positive connection to intimacy if it’s something we avoid before marriage and also how do we counteract society’s influence toward it? 03:42 When someone speak lashon hara about you, you accrue their mitzvos? 14:00 Why are there so many differences in sefardi and Ashkenazic Halacha? Is it based on Minhag? At what point does minhag become Halacha? What is the soul effect? 34:34 Is there a strong background of Mizrachi being related to ashkenazim? 36:10 Are all nusachs inclusive of the Arizal’s Kabbalah? 42:43 Why did Rav Moshe speak against Rav Steinzaltz’s translation of the Gemara? 49:20 Should we hold back on talking about ourselves as to avoid jealousy from others and does Hashgscha Pratis have an effect of preventing that? 57:50 If someone never knew or connected to Rav Chaim z”l, should they still mourn for him, or any tzadik in general? 1:04:40 How do we respond to the comment that Yeshiva is a brainwashing operation? 1:07:50 What are the origins of dressing up and eating hamentashen on Purim? 1:10:12 If the majority of nations agree to it, does International Law like the UN conventions, Geneva Convention, etc. fulfil Dinim to the point that NATO and other countries would be obligated to enforce violations under Torah law? 1:14:45 Where is the Torah source for Shadchans and why are there mechizas for events that don’t have to do with tefilla? 1:21:50 What is the logic behind the reasoning that certain mezonos could be bread, especially concerning matza? 1:24:49 Does the Gemara define romance at any point? 1:28:05 How are principles (eg Tznius or Shalom Bayis) defined in Halacha?—How can a principle be enough to outweigh a mitzva like women’s zimmun? 1:32:13 In regards to increasing a cooking flame on Yom Tov, can one use a boiling pot to extinguish the flame? (see amplification below) 1:34:18 Should we be abstaining or partaking in Judaism (asceticism)? 1:37:41 Could one be Yotzei Matanos Leevnyonim on both days of Purim? 1:40:08 What happened to Moshe Rabbeinu’s kids and why are they seemingly not mentioned very much in Tanach? 1:41:59 How literally should we take the fact that Rav Chaim Kanievsky was the last gadol hador? 1:44:00 What is the general controversy between Rav Moshe Feinstein and the Satmar Rebbe? 1:46:40 How does the Rav censor himself on camera versus off camera? 1:49:17 Outside of tzinus reasoning, are there permissibilities in movies and gaming if they are going to increase someone’s learning? 1:51:24 What is it about Aramaic that we find such deep inyanim? 1:52:50 Amplificatons on R' Steinzatlz and Hilchos Shabbos Produced by: Cedar Media Studios

1588

A Drop in the Sea about Rav Chaim זצ״ל

Mar 27, 2022

26:57

Hesped in Bais Medrash of Yeshivas Ohr Somayach. Would you like to sponsor an episode? A series? We'd love to hear from you : [email protected] https://podcasts.ohr.edu/ Visit us @ ohr.edu Produced by: Cedar Media Studios

1589

3- Rambam’s Shmona Prakim - The Kochos of Soul

Jul 11, 2022

45:39

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1590

R' Yishmael’s 13 Middos of Interpretation Part 6

Mar 29, 2022

39:40

Access the Braisa here. Would you like to sponsor an episode? A series? We'd love to hear from you : [email protected] https://podcasts.ohr.edu/ Visit us @ ohr.edu Produced by: Cedar Media Studios

1591

Q&A- Mixed Kiruv Events, Torah Umada & Pesach Cleaning

Mar 31, 2022

2:01:05

Would you like to sponsor an episode? A series? We'd love to hear from you : [email protected] https://podcasts.ohr.edu/ Visit us @ ohr.edu 00:00 Is there a Heter for kiruv groups putting on events where mixed dancing is inevitable? 07:37 What kinds of advice can the Rav give to help us make more of our davening? 18:20 Why was the GRA so vehemently against Chassidus? 30:28 What is the Torah view of the drug known as Ayahuasca? 36:21 What’s the purpose of life once we reach a perfect reality/complete tikkun? 41:08 Does the Rambam hold that a Tinok Shenishbah would get resurrection? 55:19 Is it halachically permissible for women to take birth control? 58:30 What’s the difference between Rav SR Hirsch’s TIDES view and Rav Soleveichik’s Torah Umada view? 1:01:59 What is the Torah view on the following: In business if one deals with another company or client that treated them and their company poorly or ripped them off, what’s the right way to approach the transgressor from a professional standpoint? 1:04:32 How do we understand the idea that God “regretted” certain things? 1:08:06 How can we describe God using attributes when He is unlimited? 1:15:05 Why is a mother that gives birth to a female impure for longer than when she gives birth to a male? 1:18:05 Is there always some type of coherent arc in the Gemara or are there parts that are seemingly pieced together? 1:22:50 What are some in your opinion over the top cleanings that people do for Pesach? 1:25:03 Is there a difference between a Jewish and non-Jewish soul? 1:28:12 Why did Shmuel of the Gemara not listen to a woman in distress? 1:31:18 Why do we refer to Bar Kochba as that name specifically to this day and not reverting back to Shimon Ben Kuziba? 1:34:08 what does it mean to give power to the ayin horo? 1:35:10 In light of terrorist events lately, would it be a worthy hishtadlus to get a gun and should people avoid making aliyah? 1:38:38 What is the origin of Mishmar specifically on Thursday nights? 1:41:00 What should be out attitude on different machlokesim—follow the herd or have our own views? 1:43:44 Why can a ben eretz Yisrael go to chutz la’aretz and what kinds of Halachas apply? 1:47:37 In the Hespeidim, everyone commented that Rav Chaim never accepted money for his advice and brochos. He also famously never had a job/position. Even if we say that he lived on very little, how did he afford the little he did have? 1:49:40 Why does the Gemara present so many views that end up being refuted? 1:52:52 Can a Jew get a PCR test on Shabbos if it is administered by a non-Jew? 1:54:47 How does someone (namely the Amshinov Rebbe) keep Shabbos until Tuesday? 1:56:22 What halachic complications can occur with IVF? Produced by: Cedar Media Studios

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R' Yishmael’s 13 Middos of Interpretation Part 7

Apr 3, 2022

37:48

Access the Braisa here. Would you like to sponsor an episode? A series? We'd love to hear from you : [email protected] https://podcasts.ohr.edu/ Visit us @ ohr.edu Produced by: Cedar Media Studios

1593

R' Yishmael’s 13 Middos of Interpretation Part 8

Apr 5, 2022

43:04

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1594

Rambam’s Hakdama to Pirkei Avos - Part 2

Jul 3, 2022

42:33

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1595

SPECIAL: The Four Cups of Wine and the Four Enslavements

Apr 5, 2022

27:28

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1596

Rambam’s Hakdama to Pirkei Avos - The Ibn Tibon’s Hakdama

Jun 28, 2022

42:53

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1597

Q&A- Vaping, Zionism & Roe vs Wade

May 8, 2022

1:47:34

00:00 Are we allowed to smoke or vape in a beis Midrash? 05:17 Why would Hashem design a system of impurity at all? 09:39 Ramchal describes a spiritual energy of each day, so does this mean that negative events that occur on those days interfere with the energies? 15:34 Why was the punishment of R Akiva’s students considered balanced in regards to their deeds (lack of respect to each other)? 23:55 In NACH there’s a concept of having a legitimate government, are anti-Zionist stories irrelevant? 37:27 How should we view the possible overturning of Roe V Wade? 45:46 Many of our great rabbis we’re holding in science and math, so for one seeking wisdom to satisfy the heart and the mind, is it better to dive into (one area of) Halacha or dive into astronomy and the like? 52:02 What happens to people who are alive when resurrection of the dead occurs? Will their bodies be the same? Etc. 54:55 How does the Rav suggest that we approach the Kitzur Shulchan Aruch when there are Halachos that may be confusing at face value? 57:30 What is in the power of a kli (a vessel)? Why do we need to use it to wash, etc.? 1:01:03 What should be our response to a Jewish state seemingly already being established? 1:06:47 During the times of the Sanhendrin, what were the laws surrounding illegal abortion? 1:10:35 What are the purposes and differences in Kaddishes, and further halachos? 1:18:44 Why is the mitzvah for having children only for men and the curse is on the woman? 1:23:40 If one is learning in Yeshiva and he hears the national siren, should he stop and stand in honor? 1:26:49 If you’re in an area with a lot of elderly people passing by, to what extent does one have to stand in respect? 1:29:37 How do we understand the Mishna in Pirkei Avos about our ages and the roles they entail? 1:34:26 When it comes to Tcheles (strand of blue in Tzitzis), why don’t we all wear it if the Halacha says to be more machmir and we have no downsides if it doesn’t make the tzitzis passul? 1:37:24 Does that decision rely on the Arizal? 1:39:04 If there’s no eruv, would fake tcheles be considered carrying? 1:39:56 What is the origin of the segula to daven for shidduchim at the kever of R' Yonoson Ben Uziel (aka Amuka)? 1:45:17 Why did the practice of putting Shivisi end in Ashkenaz? Produced by: Cedar Media Studios

1598

The Purpose of The Omer

May 10, 2022

46:15

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1599

Omer - Laws and Intricacies of the Count

May 11, 2022

41:39

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Q&A- Marrying Jewish, Financial Support & Pro-Life Arguments

May 15, 2022

1:43:07

Would you like to sponsor an episode? A series? We'd love to hear from you : [email protected] https://podcasts.ohr.edu/ 00:00 Correction of nekudos from last week regarding Megillah. 01:03 How do we answer someone that asks “why should I marry a Jew?”? 5:30 Why do we have to repeat Shemona Esrei when we miss even one phrase or bracha? 10:29 Why are we not encouraged to put on tefillin at other times besides Shacharis? 15:45 Why can we kill things that are made through Chazal’s definition of spontaneous generation? 26:09 How do we understand Rashbi’s notion of 18,000 or 2 righteous people in Gemara Succah? 31:04 How do we navigate the Israel kashrus system compared to the American one (or otherwise)? 33:43 Why did Hashem create a man in the way he did with guilt of getting a free ride? 38:52 What are the different opinions about giving up land in order to make peace with Arabs and Palestinians? 47:53 What should a BT refer to himself as haskafically? Can I not just say shomer Torah mitzvos? Or do I have to say Haredi, etc? Am I locking myself out of tents? Would a certain girl avoid me due to a label? 51:09 Do we hold by ״we want Mashiach now”? 55:26 What is the source and halachic basis of married women wearing a headband as a head covering? 1:03:20 What is the level of Shmiras Eynaim according to Halacha today? 1:05:35 Why are there some Aramaic words that end up in the Chumash? 1:07:14 Where does the Sefer HaMitzvis Katzar get the age of 25 to not get married if a Bachur can’t afford that life? 1:10:31 When learning all day how does one transfer his learning from Binah to Da’as? 1:19:14 Regarding gilgul, is it possible for a kohen soul to be reincarnated to other tribes? 1:21:40 How does one maximize remembering the Torah they have learned? 1:23:40 Is the idea that 80% of the Jews died in the plague of darkness a universal teaching? 1:26:13 What is the rebbe’s opinion on Bnei Torah being supported by in-laws or parents? 1:34:48 In terms of the blessings and curses of the Torah, are we to view these as cause and effect or as reward in the actions themselves? 1:38:58 Does a Jew have an obligation to protest on the side of pro-life in the abortion argument? Visit us @ ohr.edu

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