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1801
Q&A-Controversy,Space Travel & Vaccinations
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)
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Q&A-Bio,Minimalism & Secular Culture- (SPECIAL EDITION)
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)
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Q&A- Role of Evil, Negiah and Artificial Intelligence
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)
1804
Q&A-Beauty, Idolatry & Islam
Q&A-Beauty, Idolatry & Islam
Feb 5, 2020
1:14:08
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 - Lending a car to someone, and they get a fine 2:04 - Question on Parshas Bo 4:24 - The Jewish view of beauty, Pirkei Avos on beauty 8:21 - Why are there other religions/idolatry? 13:38 - How do we decide when to follow minhagei HaGra? 18:43 - The Cherem of the Morei Nevuchim 24:29 - Midrash on the splitting of the sea 28:21 - Can you postpone a bris if it might cause guests to be mechalel Shabbos? 30:30 - To what extent do we take Agaddeta literally or not at all? 39:39 - Question on Parshas Bo 41:10 - Teaching Torah to a non-Jew 48:39 - Why do some parts of the Gemara make it seem like the Amoraim had poor middos? 54:37 - The two different quail stories 56:54 - Do the restrictions on a king for wealth apply to people? 01:02:30 - Did the sea split after Nachshon or after Moshe spread out his hands? 01:04:34 - The concept of a Ben Pakuah 01:07:40 - Does the water for Pesach Matzos have to be left overnight? 01:09:39 - Where does Islam and its ideas come from? What will happen to the Ishmaelites in the era of Moshiach? 01:12:17 - How could there be a place called Dan in Avraham’s time when there was not yet a shevet or person called Dan? (Produced by: CedarStudios Podcasting 2020)
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Q&A-Modern Science, Reward & Boycotting Germany
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)
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Q&A-Electronic Transmission, Intellectual Property & Dybukim
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)
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Q&A-Chassidim, Smoking & Alcohol on Purim
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)
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Q&A- Coronavirus, Prayer & Purim
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)
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Q&A- Pandemic, Leaving Yeshiva & Shabbos
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)
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Q&A- Cremation, ZOOM Seders and COVID-19
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)
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Q&A- (COVID-19)-Daas Torah, Ketores & Rodef
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)
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Q&A-Sin Causing Pain, Kedoshim & Modern Bathroom Halachos
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)
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Q&A- Halachic Process ,Parallel Universe & Torah on the Moon
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)
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Q&A- Mashiach, Jewish Music & Kabbalah
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)
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Q&A- R' Shimon Bar Yochai, Sifrei Kabbalah & Yeshiva Systems
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)
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Q&A- Yarmulke, Census & Beards
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)
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Q&A- Karaites, Birth Control & Ultimate Truth
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)
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Q&A- Rabbinic Authority, The Zohar & Metaphor
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)
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Q&A - Relationships, Divorce Rate & OTD Adults
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)
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Q&A-Names, Women's Talmud Torah and Dangers of Kabbalah
Q&A-Names, Women's Talmud Torah and Dangers of Kabbalah
Jun 25, 2020
1:07:18
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] CHUKAS 5780 (Produced by: CedarStudios Podcasting 2020)
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Q&A-China, Making Aliya & The End of American Ascendency
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)
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Q&A- Chidush, Money & Magic Mushrooms
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)
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SPECIAL:Entering the 3 Weeks & Our Role in Kiruv
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)
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Q&A-Cholov Stam, Changing Halacha & The State of Israel
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)
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Q&A- Nazi Trials, Conversions & Contraception
Q&A- Nazi Trials, Conversions & Contraception
Jul 22, 2020
1:03:50
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 Rabbi 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 DEVARIM 5780 (Produced by: CedarStudios Podcasting 2020)
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SPECIAL: Elul & Divine Mercy
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)
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Introducing: Hashkafic History-1-Zionism
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)
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Q&A- Elul, Accountings & Quantifiable Change
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)
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Q&A- Prayers at Graves, English Gemaras & The Evil Eye
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)
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Hashkafic History-2-19th Century Yeshiva History and Haskalah
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)
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Hashkafic History-3- Haskala, Volozin & the Netziv
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)
1832
Q&A- Minyan, Prayer & Mechila Parameters
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)
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SPECIAL: Mechila and Yom Kippur Avodah
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)
1834
Q&A- Kaparos, Scapegoats & RBG
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)
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Hashkafic History-4- Life in Volozin, The Netziv and R' Chaim
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)
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Hashkafic History-5- Mussar Movements (R Yisrael Salant, Alter M' Kelm & M' Slabodka)
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)
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Hashkafic History-6- Alter M'Slabodka - Alter M'Navardok - Alter M'Kelm
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)
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Q&A- Journalism, Marijuana & Covid-19 Lockdowns
Q&A- Journalism, Marijuana & Covid-19 Lockdowns
Oct 28, 2020
47:00
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] LECH LECHA 5781 (Produced by: CedarStudios Podcasting 2020)
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Hashkafic History-7- Chazon Ish Hisnagdus- Rav Itzil'e Petterberger & Rav N. Amsterdam
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)
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Q&A- Rebuke, Olam Haba & Diversity in Judaism
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)
1841
Hashkafic History-8- Mussar Movements and Rav Hirsch
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)
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Q&A- Avos, Chumros & Capital Punishment
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)
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Hashkafic History-9- Rav Hirsch "Torah Im Derech Eretz"-, Rav Wolbe Mussar & Rav Shkop
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)
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Q&A- Eilu Ve'eilu, Seder Kodshim & The Vilna Gaon
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
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Hashkafic History-10- R' Dessler's Opinion, Churban Europe, Torah Im Derech Eretz & less known shitos of R' Hirsh
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)
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Q&A- Tanach, Minhag & Emunah
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)
1847
Q&A- Corona, Bashert & Priorities in Kiruv
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
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Hashkafic History-11- Netziv, Hildesheimer Seminary & Seridei Aish
Hashkafic History-11- Netziv, Hildesheimer Seminary & Seridei Aish
Dec 7, 2020
1:03:45
Hashkafic History-11-The Netziv, The Hildesheimer Seminary & The Seridei Aish 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)
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SPECIAL: 1- History of Chanukah
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)
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SPECIAL: 2- History of Chanukah
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)
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SPECIAL: 3 - History of Chanukah
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)
1852
Q&A- Burkas, Voter Fraud & Dina DiMalchusa in Israel
Q&A- Burkas, Voter Fraud & Dina DiMalchusa in Israel
Dec 23, 2020
58:29
00:00 Why is Onkalus’ halachic opinions not mentioned in the Gemara though we do take his Aramaic translation? 3:30 How do we understand the Holocaust? 9:57 Chazal say we have 4 Imahos, but not from Bilhah and Zilpah? 12:28 In Brachos it says we don’t accept comfort when a master has lost a slave, but wouldn’t this only be a problem for a female slave? 15:02 If Shamayim has no time, how do we measure time for saying Kaddish for example 16:54 When Yaacov meets Eisav he still prepared even though he did hishtadlus whereas Yosef was punished for the same thing? 20:49 There are some Jewish women who wear full veils, but is this considered yuhara? 22:36 Why is it that in Chanuka the husband lights for his wife whereas for Shabbos the wife lights for her husband? 25:27 Was there voter fraud in the last US presidential election? 28:38 (Followup) Does the Rav have any familiarity with what is going on in the courtroom? 30:22 Is there any connection between Ruchnius and sneezing beyond the Gemara in Brachos? 32:57 Should the moshel of Shimon Kippa (St. Peter) give us a precedence of cutting off other sects of Judaism? 35:13 So the Gedolim issue a proclamation that a group isn’t within Torah Judaism? 40:15 What is the Halacha of marijuana? 43:43 How does dina d’malcus dina work in Israel? 46:10 What is the origin of the song Yigdal? 48:53 (Apparently) Rav Soloveitchik poskined to not say Shalom Rav. 51:15 Is there is a different between Gan Eden and Olam Haba? 52:44 Where there miracles that happened at the gates of Aleppo instill iras shamayim? 54:45 Does a Ger have an ability to say Kaddish for biological family? 57:35 What is the mekor for Shaliach Tzibur to say Goal Israel quietly? 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] Vayeishev 5781 (Produced by: CedarStudios Podcasts)
1853
Q&A- AI, Rationalism & Mysticism
Q&A- AI, Rationalism & Mysticism
Dec 30, 2020
1:12:58
00:00 What’s the purpose of being on this earth? 7:23 Following R’ Moshe Feinstein’s psak regarding mamzerim from reform (civil) 2nd marriages, would this mean those women wouldn’t need to cover their hair? 12:58 In order for Biah to be effective, doesn’t the man need to state his kavana? 17:50 How is Shabbos affected by changes in the dateline? 24:35 If it is a mitzvah deoreisa not to return to mitzrayim, how about issues like business, the occupation of Sinai peninsula, the Rambam etc.? 27:42 (Followup) What about those who speak Coptic Egyptians? 28:20 If one is exposed to rationalistic views and struggles with mystical views e.g. Zohar; Kabbalah, how does he sensitize himself? 35:25 How does tzaddik gamor (without a yetzer hara) get schar for mitzvah? 42:20 We know the original calendar (around Rosh Chodesh) was determined by witnesses in beis din, what would it take to go back to that? 46:24 (Followup) It is certain that we need Eliyahu haNavi? 48:35 Don’t we need a beis din in order to confirm that it is Eliyahu haNavi who will institute the beis din? 49:17 What is the Halacha in assisted pregnancy (e.g. artificial insemination)? 58:30 Would it be mares ayin to a single woman with in-vitro fertilization? 1:00:00 Can a man be a sperm-donor? 1:01:56 If the Avos only kept the positive commandments, then wasting seed would not seem assur. Can a goy not waste seed? 1:04:41 How does one differentiate between magic (even seemingly practicing magic) and very impressive action? 1:09:52 Does HaShem hold Torah learning more precious ? 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] Vayechi 5781 (Produced by: CedarMediaStudios Podcasts)
1854
Q&A- Minhag, Mashiach & Minyan
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)
1855
Q&A- Mazal Tov, Pets & Shemos
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)
1856
SPECIAL: OLAMI Medical Students- "Risk in Halacha"
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)
1857
Q&A- Land for Peace, Inheritance & Mesira
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)
1858
Q&A- Outreach, Gedolim & Sambatyon River
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)
1859
SPECIAL: London JLE - Q&A
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)
1860
Parshas Mishpatim - How Was the Torah Given?
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)
1861
Q&A- Dor Yesharim, Sefer Refuos & Purim
Q&A- Dor Yesharim, Sefer Refuos & Purim
Feb 17, 2021
57:40
00:00 How much can Dor Yeshorim play a part in the inhibition of engagement ahead of time? 05:08 (Follow-up) Can we only test for Tay-Sachs 08:38 Some people wear techeilis and others don’t. Why is that? 1747: With regard to investing using an app, does one need to pay meiser if it is immediately reinvested? 21:43 There are practices we have to differentiate ourselves from heretics, so why do Ashkenazim avoid kitnios if kararites also do this? 26:10 We know of seforim that are lost (e.g. Sefer Refuos) on purpose. Are there other withdrawn books? 33:50 Does the halacha change when new seforim are discovered? 36:15 Why does the Torah say by malchos that it is 40-1, i.e. not just 39? 40:08 Why is that in parashas Mishpatim that the master of a Jewish slave and a goyishe maidservant, and keep the children as slaves? 46:00 When klal Yisroel was given the Torah sha’b’ksav it was accepted freely, but it is also considered to represent midas haDin. How could this be? 48:50 Daf yud gimmel in maseches Niddah mentions that gerim prevent the coming of Mashiach. Besides the pshat of Rashi there, I was wondering what other explanation there could be? 52:13 Regarding Purim, it has mishnayos and the megillah, and yet it is associated with Chanukah despite the disproportionate treatment. Is this because of the Hashmonaim? 56:30 If the malchus of the Hashmonaim is regarded as a failure, why do we say Hallel? 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] TERUMA 5781 (Produced by: CedarMediaStudios Podcasts)
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Q&A- Tzedaka, Purim & Eradicating Amalek
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)
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Q&A- Mashiach, Milah & Aleph Bais
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)
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SPECIAL: OLAMI Medical Students - Stem Cell Research
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)
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SPECIAL: Part 1 "An Overview of the Haggadah"
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)
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SPECIAL: Part 2 "An Overview of the Haggadah"
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)
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SPECIAL: Introduction to Hilchos Shabbos + Q&A
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)
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Q&A- Religious Divergence, Nusach & Psychedelics
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)
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SPECIAL: Introduction to Hilchos Shabbos Part 2 + Q&A
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)
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Q&A- Yarmulka, Organ Donation & Pikuach Nefesh
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)
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Q&A- Chabad, Mashiach & The Abarbanel
Q&A- Chabad, Mashiach & The Abarbanel
May 6, 2021
44:27
00:00 - Being paid for learning Torah according to the Rambam 9:58 - Why do we say in tefilla "I am Hashem" 11:02 - Chabad and Moshichists, Avoda Zara or misunderstood? Any problems halachically believing someone to be the moshiach? 23:30 - Is it a problem to sing yechi? 25:45 - Abarbanel on moshiach coming back from the dead 28:13 - Why did Rav Shach look down on Lubavitch? 32:50 - If theres a Moshiach in every generation how can moshiach be revived from the dead? 34:30 - Saying Hallel on Yom Yerushalayim? 38:00 - Is Chabad tefillin a halachic problem? 39:09 - Is it better to daven alone at the usual zman or to daven in a Chabad minyan that davens at an unusual zman? 43:00 - Selling chometz to a goy, how could that be a definite sale? 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)
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SPECIAL: When Was the Torah REALLY Given?
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)
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Q&A- Hamas, Anti-Semitism & The Abraham Accords (@Derech)
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)
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Q&A- Colors, Names and Anthropomorphisms
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)
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SPECIAL: Gender Identity - Why Is This Happening Now & How It Affects Us
SPECIAL: Gender Identity - Why Is This Happening Now & How It Affects Us
Jun 4, 2021
42:47
Would you like to dedicate 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)
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Q&A- Sorcery, Modern Science & Gerus
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?
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Q&A- Murder, Challah & Meat
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)
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Q&A- Tzimtzum, Nefilim & Artscroll
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)
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Q&A- Choosing a Rebbi, Land for Peace & The Meaning of Life
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)
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Q&A- Yerusha, Genetic Manipulation & Chareidi Schools
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?
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SPECIAL: Thoughts on the 9 Days
SPECIAL: Thoughts on the 9 Days
Jul 12, 2021
41:02
Comments? Suggestions? 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)
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Q&A- Gehennom, Gilgul & Naftali Bennet
Q&A- Gehennom, Gilgul & Naftali Bennet
Jul 15, 2021
1:21:09
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 In shidduchim, what is a dealbreaker and what is a legitimate compromise? 4:01 It is said when a person becomes a baal teshuva he amputates his limbs—what does that mean? 10:20 Why do we follow rabbinic ordinances so much these days when the Torah says both not to add and subtract, and also to follow one’s rabbi? 23:00 How do we have a consensus on a gadol hador, and why do Charedim ask him for everything including personal advice? 33:24 If the takana of Rabbeinu gershom only applied to Ashkenazim, why do Sephardim also follow it? 37:33 How are we so mediak in the Rambam if it is translated (from Arabic)? 39:19 Media are calling Naftali Bennett the first religious PM of Israel, but they also say his wife is secular. Can both be true? 42:31 We try and avoid a machloches in metzios, but in meseches midos this is the case. 46:44 Some involved in Kiruv use more forceful methods. To what extent to these scare-tactics justify the means of it might push some away? 51:45 What’s the difference between sheidim and malachei chabala? 55:14 It seems the Torah world’ attitude on technological advancement is to leave it to the goyim. Is there any idea of being involved in the creation? 1:02:38 How could the Gra praise secular understanding and decry the Rambam learning Greek philosophy? 1:03:33 Why are there both gehenom and gilgul? 1:07:27 The Maharal says that tzitzis is the mitzvah to encapsulate the rest, and yet it seems to technically be an optional mitzvah. How can that be? 1:09:38 a man crossing the dateline from San Francisco to Australia could skip all of a day’s davening. How can that be? 1:12:00 What is the difference between malachei chabala and malachei hashares 1:13:40 What is the difference between a traditional marriage and a pilegesh? 1:17:25 Why did Herod renovate the Beis Sheini? (Produced by CedarMediaStudios Podcasting)
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SPECIAL: Q&A- Divine Authorship, Literalness vs Metaphor & Paranormal Activities
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)
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Q&A- Cameras, Kitniyos & Career Choice
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)
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SPECIAL: The Nature of Rabbinic Authority
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)
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Q&A- Holocaust Guilt, Chassidism & Gender Roles
Q&A- Holocaust Guilt, Chassidism & Gender Roles
Jul 24, 2022
58:06
Would you like to sponsor an episode? A series? We'd love to hear from you : [email protected] 00:40 - How do we look at intergenerational guilt from the Holocaust? 5:15 - Why does the man study while the woman works instead of vice versa? 11:06 - If the husband is working, but the wife is still not satisfied with the amount of money coming in, how much more does he have to do? 14:45 - Can you break Shabbos to relieve someone's suffering? 19:12 - If women don't have a mitzvah to learn, how can they have as close of a relationship with G-d? 22:30 - Thoughts on Conservative, Reform and Egalitarianism? 35:44 - What institutions are there for women who struggle in their gender role? 37:41 - Being that Judaism celebrates the individual, why do we all try to look the same? 40:08 - How can we understand the relationship between Chassidim and their Rebbes? 43:10 - What is the root cause of the fear of excessive punishment, and what is the cure? 47:12 - How do you draw the line between good and bad drugs, like caffeine and cannabis? 51:25 - Would moderation apply to harder drugs as well? 52:18 - Should we be worried that caffeine might be ruining our life? 54:29 - Is there any wisdom in the world that we may be missing? https://podcasts.ohr.edu/ Visit us @ ohr.edu Produced by: Cedar Media Studios
1887
Q&A- Shidduch Crisis, Dinosaurs & Graves
Q&A- Shidduch Crisis, Dinosaurs & Graves
Jul 28, 2022
1:49:53
Would you like to sponsor an episode? A series? We'd love to hear from you : [email protected] 00:00 What does the notion of writing BS"D on top of documents mean? 04:55 Can I throw away documents that have an image of the Temple? 06:38 Why does the chazan say the duchening bracha before the Kohanim? 10:10 What is the Rebbe’s personal approach to kiruv rechokim? 17:00 Since the Torah forbids usury, are we allowed to invest in interest-bearing assets? 20:19 In terms of the above, what about Israeli bonds? 23:45 What exactly is the shidduch crisis and are secular people involved? 27:52 If a non-Jew who is a chalal converts to Judaism do they retain their status as chalal? 31:45 What kinds of methods do stores use to check for shatnez? 35:18 Why would someone be able to lend on interest to an apostate Jew? 38:07 What is the story with Yushkas death? 42:27 Should we trust Rambam’s health advice more than present day nutritionists and doctors? 45:27 What do we learn from the Choni Hamagul story in maseches Taanis—“I’d rather find a friend or die”? 50:30 Why does the Torah allow polygamy? 54:28 According to the sugya in Succah, why do we repeat words in Hallel but seemingly shouldn’t repeat Hashem’s name (Kah)? 1:02:04 How do we understand beseeching Hashem in prayer with written, fixed prayer versus my own words? 1:12:05 What is the difference between the prayer statements of Baruch Atah Hashem and Yehi Ratzon? 1:13:00 In the Haftora for Mattos, why is there a pun and then not a pun? 1:16:30 How do we view Israeli land sold to gentiles? 1:21:04 If the order of Brachos in Shemona Esrei were predetermined and there was leeway in terms of content, why are brachos still so similar? 1:23:47 How old is the Ashkenazi nusach? 1:25:10 Why don’t we see rhymes so much in Psalms or Torah songs? 1:28:45 Is there a real source for Armenians being Amalek? 1:32:23 How would you respond to someone who used dinosaurs and other similar points as attacks on Judaism? 1:37:33 How should we view modern day biblical criticism? 1:42:01 Were the wives of Bnei Korach allowed to remarry? 1:44:24 In terms of the counting of Bnei Israel, what is the significance of the age of 20? 1:48:27 What is the proper kavana to have in praying at the grave of a tzadik? Why would I physically go there? https://podcasts.ohr.edu/ Visit us @ ohr.edu Produced by: Cedar Media Studios
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Rambam's Shmona Prakim - 8th Perek - Bechira
Rambam's Shmona Prakim - 8th Perek - Bechira
Aug 3, 2022
43:24
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1889
Q&A- Kiruv Techniques, Daf Yomi & Relating to Churban
Q&A- Kiruv Techniques, Daf Yomi & Relating to Churban
Aug 5, 2022
1:47:36
Would you like to sponsor an episode? A series? We'd love to hear from you : [email protected] Subscribe to Ohr Somayach! https://podcasts.ohr.edu/ 00:00 Rav address two sent it questions, regarding anistanus and talmud Torah 08:30 It is said that if someone makes 3 shidduchim, they are guaranteed Olami Habo—how does this work? 13:42 Where do the traditions for tefillin designs and wrapping techniques come from? 21:37 What are the pleasures of this world that we are essentially obligated to enjoy according to the Yerushalmi? 27:52 If Judaism is meant to be authentic, why is it that in Kiruv, we offer so many fancy trips and gourmet food? 33:09 In terms of the sun being stopped for Moshe and Joshua, it says it never happened before by Joshua—how do we understand this? 35:30 What are the different opinions of taking early Shabbos? 45:03 These days, there are often discounts given by insurance companies to women and the gender is defined by what the insured person states. Would it be mutar for a biological man to say he identifies as a woman in order to pay a smaller premium? 49:57 How could two opposite statement be true? 52:38 In terms of Tu B’Av, how do we understand the gemara’s reasons for a public shidduch day so to speak and how did times change? 58:56 How is it that Targum Onkelos was min HaShamyim? 1:02:29 Do we make Yam Hagadol bracha on the Pacific Ocean? 1:03:24 Why wouldn’t the whole world be made Jewish such that everyone would have the maximum opportunity for closeness to Hashem? 1:07:02 if the Talmud discusses 8 genders of Judaism, what does that mean? 1:08:37 Why do we accept Kabbalah today in Halacha? 1:13:09 If I can’t finish slichos, tachanun, general tefillah or the like, am I’m missing out on certain forgiveness capacity? 1:16:43 How do we relate to the destruction of the Temple if we never experienced it and why would our lowly generation be fortunate enough to have it rebuilt? 1:22:53 Why do Ashkenazim and Sephardim differ in the way they cover their eyes in Shema? 1:24:50 Kesubos is the current masechta in Daf Yomi cycle. A lot of the material discussed is about rape and other material that some may find disturbing. Can the Rav share some advice on how to approach this masechta with the right perspective. Alternatively, if learning this masechta will bother or discourage someone everyday, is it better to just learn something else? 1:30:16 How does it work that Torah is the ultimate healer but the Rambam states that one needs other outlets? 1:32:30 Why do we follow certain halachos today that some rabbanim wouldn’t have approved of? 1:36:25 Rashi in Moed Katon explains the practice of the Beis Din placing a stone on someone’s coffin as a זכר בעלמא of stoning someone who died while excommunicated. If so, why do we place stones on graves today? 1:37:32 Why didn’t Avraham get punished for asking for a guarantee for Israel’s quality while the Meraglim did? 1:39:36 How do we view the seemingly vain descriptions of women in Ta’anis? 1:41:31 If creative acts are forbidden on Shabbos (melachos) why is intimacy permitted, isn’t that the most creative act? 1:43:47 What messages was Hashem trying to convey to Eliyahu during Har HaCarmel events? Visit us @ ohr.edu
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Rambam's Shmona Prakim - 8th Perek - Bechira P2
Rambam's Shmona Prakim - 8th Perek - Bechira P2
Aug 8, 2022
37:19
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1891
SPECIAL: The Simcha of Tu B’Av
SPECIAL: The Simcha of Tu B’Av
Aug 12, 2022
55:50
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1892
LIVE Q&A! - Media Bias, Hobbies & Internet Degeneration
LIVE Q&A! - Media Bias, Hobbies & Internet Degeneration
Aug 19, 2022
1:49:50
Signup for the live Q&A at ohr.edu/rbqa Dedication opportunities are available for episodes and series at ohr.edu/donate/qa Questions? Comments? [email protected] Subscribe to the Rabbi Breitowitz Q&A Podcast at https://plnk.to/rbq&a Submit questions for the Q&A with Rabbi Breitowitz https://forms.gle/VCZSK3wQJJ4fSd3Q7 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/OhrSomayach/videos You can listen to this and many other Ohr Somayach programs by downloading our app, on Apple and Google Play, ohr.edu and all major podcast platforms. 1:25 Tips how a busy balabus can get into Elul mode? 5:20 Psychology books on boundary setting prioritize one's needs. Judaism acknowledges this prioritization, but it's written as a duty. Can you be assertive as a duty and not a right? 9:17 Why do we wear kippah and tzitzis? 12:40 If the prime minister asked the Rav advice on how Israel should handle the Arabs, what would the Rav answer? 16:32 In Chardeidi Israeli society, why is there so much focus on externalities, but certain activities are not allowed like having a car? 22:43 How can parents help their kids who think these priorities are flawed? 25:34 Does the Rav have advice for a child growing up right now who doesn't fit the norm? 30:49 Having grown up with a TV, what's the Rav's opinion on watching Hollywood films or secular novels? 39:13 In the Rav's view, what are the best ways to acquire yiras shamayim? 45:02 What are the roles of chumras in yiddishkeit? 50:34 In the states, Roe v Wade was overturned. Since there are times abortion is a religious requirement, why did the major orthodox organizations not opose it? 58:21 Does the Rav believe we are in the footsteps of mashiach, and does that practically change anything with our observance? 1:03:56 Could Elisha ben Avuya have done teshuva despite the bas kol? How does the Rav understand the gemara's aftermath of R' Meir and R' Yochanan having smoke and fire rise from his grave? 1:08:46 Since we believe that we are forgiven on Yom Kippur, why does Hashem still feel the need to punish us? 1:11:50 Rashi says in his commentary on Beraishis that the world was created for the sake of the Torah and the Jews. What does this mean for us and for non-Jews? 1:17:10 Does Hashem love the gentile nations or just Am Yisroel? 1:20:18 Will secular people be resurrected? Is it true that only those who believe in resurrection will get it? 1:23:11 What are the various opinions concerning animal sacrifices when mashiach arrive? 1:27:11 Since we're in the ikvos dmashiacha, what is the relationship between ingathering of the exiles and aliyah, and whose responsibility is it, us or mashiach? 1:30:59 A fourth bracha was added to bentching commemorating the event of the corpses not decomposing after the massacre of Beitar. Why of all places was it put here, and what does this miracle have to do with mentching? 1:35:21 Was R' Eliezer ben Hurkunes speaking about the internet when he said that the meeting place of the sages be one of promiscuity? 1:36:55 Is genetic engineering halachically acceptable? 1:41:21 If one is raising a non-Jewish child as Jewish in a mixed marriage, when should you tell him he's not Jewish, and how would you convert such a child? 1:45:16 In the form of a hobby, can a Jew perform in a non Jewish comedy club if his act is completely clean? 1:47:10 What is the Torah's perspective on the influence of the media? Is it avodah zara? Visit us @ ohr.edu PRODUCED BY: CEDAR MEDIA STUDIOS
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The Laws of Abortion for Jews and Non Jews
The Laws of Abortion for Jews and Non Jews
Aug 26, 2022
53:59
Dedication opportunities are available for episodes and series at ohr.edu/donate/qa Questions? Comments? [email protected] Subscribe to the Rabbi Breitowitz Q&A Podcast at https://plnk.to/rbq&a Submit questions for the Q&A with Rabbi Breitowitz https://forms.gle/VCZSK3wQJJ4fSd3Q7 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/OhrSomayach/videos You can listen to this and many other Ohr Somayach programs by downloading our app, on Apple and Google Play, ohr.edu and all major podcast platforms. Visit us @ ohr.edu PRODUCED BY: CEDAR MEDIA STUDIOS
1894
LIVE Q&A! - Daas Torah, Vaccines & Niddah
LIVE Q&A! - Daas Torah, Vaccines & Niddah
Aug 30, 2022
1:43:54
Dedicated lzchus Refuah shleimah for שמחה יצחק בן מירעלע יודקא and for אסתר תהלה בת אריאל ציפורה Dedication opportunities are available for episodes and series at ohr.edu/donate/qa Questions? Comments? [email protected] Subscribe to the Rabbi Breitowitz Q&A Podcast at https://plnk.to/rbq&a Submit questions for the Q&A with Rabbi Breitowitz https://forms.gle/VCZSK3wQJJ4fSd3Q7 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/OhrSomayach/videos 4:00 - What exactly constitutes a “ben Eretz Yisrael” vs. “ben Chutz l’Aretz” for how many days of Yom Tov to keep? 9:06 - Is there any source for the idea that religious jews need to have marital relations through a hole in the sheet? 11:03 - When we left Egypt, what happened to the Mixed Multitude and why were they not included in the census? 15:30 - There is a biblical obligation to listen to the Rabbis. It would seem that when a Rabbi says something, it would have effect of torah law. So when a person doesn’t turn in high school homework on time, that would be a biblical violation. How much agency is a person allowed to have? If I’m a Trump guy, can a rabbi force me to vote for Biden? Can he tell me who to marry or not to marry? How does this work in practice? 25:42 - On the pasuk in Devarim where Moshe is describing that it was his decision to send the meraglim into Eretz Yisrael, and many meforshim comment that this seemingly contradicts the earlier description of the story where it was Hashem’s decision. I recently read the Abarbanel’s description where he seems to say that he was deliberately lying because he didn’t want them to turn against Hashem since this episode caused the entire generation to perish in the midbar. How can the Abarbanel make this interpretation that Moshe was lying? In other contexts we might have said it came from a reform rabbi. How does he have the authority to do this, and why is it not a problematic thing to say? 30:35 - Why is kilayim a seemingly unique mitzvah in that we are not allowed to make it but we can benefit from it, unlike kashrut, shatnez, etc.? 34:23 - From the Hasidic community where a lot of women shave their hair, which became an attack against the Orthodox community, what is the Rav’s take on the concept [of shaving]? If someone grew up with that Mesorah, would they be allowed to change such a thing? 38:17 - Could the Rav give some insight on the covid vaccines, vaccines in general, etc.? 43:44 - Are observant Jews allowed to eat in non-kosher certified, but strictly vegetarian restaurants, assuming one is not eating leafy vegetables for example? 46:53 - About the Gemara in Chagigah, could Elisha b. Avuyah (“Acher”) done teshuva? How are we to understand the Gemara’s aftermath of his death where R’ Meyer and R’ Yochana see smoke and fire rising from his grave? 53:05 - What are the parameters for what a person can use their maaser ksafim, their tithe? Specifically, can one give out money to Israeli soldiers as it might be good for Haredi public relations? 56:50 - How did Tumas Niddah work during the times of the Beis HaMikdash? When a woman, married or unmarried, became a Niddah, and everything she touched became contaminated, how would that work? How did life look? 1:01:06 - About the luchos shnios. 1:08:02 - How is someone who would want their children to grow up in Israel, are there options, are they allowed to have hobbies, are they encouraged, what is the move for such parents? Is this a system they should try and fit their kids into, or are there other things they should be exploring? 1:14:24 - Are non-misdemeanor traffic offense a chillul Hashem if one can pay the fine without needing to appear in court? 1:16:37 - Is there a problem with saying Hashem’s name in a non-pasuk or non-bracha. 1:17:49 - Should terrorists receive the death penalty? 1:20:05 - Is it permitted to daven for something you want but that, if it happens, it could be dangerous? 1:22:37 - Are there any ways to validate the “flat-Earth” view from the Torah or are there any Torah personalities that took such a view? 1:25:45 - How should bnei Torah look at the Pope, Dali Lama, or other religious figures who seem to be doing great things for the world or at least their communities but are likely worshiping idols, not ones that are evil or in context of their relationship with the Jews but promoting good things for the world? 1:30:23 - (Follow up) Would Jews living their Judaism as superficially as [only the practices of their forefathers] be lacking in a certain way, or is it different? 1:32:27 - Regarding teshuva, in general, how does one begin, and specifically, how does someone do teshuva or get a full tikkun for wasting seed? What about someone who had a relationship with one of the prohibitions, arayos or a niddah? 1:36:33 - What advice does the Rav have for children, or parents of children, who just can’t seem to wake up in the morning for minyan?
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Q&A- Witchcraft, Dinosaurs & Uman for Rosh Hashana
Q&A- Witchcraft, Dinosaurs & Uman for Rosh Hashana
Sep 1, 2022
1:28:17
Dedicated LeRefuah Shleimah for שמחה יצחק בן מירעלע יודקא & אסתר תהלה בת אריאל ציפורה Dedication opportunities are available for episodes and series at ohr.edu/donate/qa Questions? Comments? [email protected] Subscribe to the Rabbi Breitowitz Q&A Podcast at https://plnk.to/rbq&a Submit questions for the Q&A with Rabbi Breitowitz https://forms.gle/VCZSK3wQJJ4fSd3Q7 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/OhrSomayach/videos 00:00 How do witchcraft and superstitions differ from Kabbalah? 4:43 What is a Bas kol? 12:06 Recently, dinosaur tracks were found—how do we deal with that time issue relative to the age of the earth according to Torah? 22:38 What is the purpose of the previous worlds (before creation)? 23:55 What does the Rav think about Vayoel Moshe? 36:08 What is the Jewish approach to medicine? 54:14 What are the Rav’s opinions on going to Uman for Rosh Hashana? 57:36 Are we allowed to take sides, sell weapons, etc., during non-jewish wars? 1:04:40 What is the heter to medically treat a terrorist? 1:12:04 Given there’s no death penalty in the State of Israel, and there are no prisons in halacha, what is the proper galactic punishment for criminals? 1:16:14 Why are there separate Oral and Written Torahs? 1:19:39 How can we remove women from shiurim advertised for men and women (e.g. they are forced to sit in the back when there is plenty of room)? You can listen to this and many other Ohr Somayach programs by downloading our app, on Apple and Google Play, ohr.edu and all major podcast platforms. Visit us @ ohr.edu PRODUCED BY: CEDAR MEDIA STUDIOS
1896
Q&A- Flags, Heretics & Jewish Meditation
Q&A- Flags, Heretics & Jewish Meditation
Sep 7, 2022
1:42:22
Dedicated LeRefuah Shleimah for שמחה יצחק בן מירעלע יודקא & אסתר תהלה בת אריאל ציפורה Dedication opportunities are available for episodes and series at ohr.edu/donate/qa Questions? Comments? [email protected] Subscribe to the Rabbi Breitowitz Q&A Podcast at https://plnk.to/rbq&a Submit questions for the Q&A with Rabbi Breitowitz https://forms.gle/VCZSK3wQJJ4fSd3Q7 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/OhrSomayach/videos 00:00 When an urgent world event happens, how do we approach giving tzedaka to that cause? 02:40 Can I fly a country flag with a Christian or other religious symbol on it? 03:37 Do people who are heretics still somewhat believe in tefilla and is it more or less the case today? 14:34 Why is POSEACH ES YADECHA seemingly the whole reason we say the Ashrei? 19:39 What should a Yeshiva Bachur do if after a while at Yeshiva he feels disenchanted in learning/davening, etc.? 33:30 What are the Rav’s views on Hisbodedus and Jewish mediation? 39:30 In terms of secular music, specifically country music which heavily focuses on their god and on women/relationships but (for the most part) is not nearly as sexually explicit or openly immoral—some find that meaningful and sometimes touching —is listening to that considered krum? 45:31 How much of Avraham Avinu’s Torah is preserved in Oral Torah? And why didn’t Hashem simply give him or his sons the Torah before Sinai? 52:59 What is the Rav’s opinion of women (moms) who work full time and often leave kids to be raised by babysitters? 59:18 Would a different Torah narrative entail still going to Jerusalem and all the laws associated as such? 1:03:23 When the great flood happened, was it regional or global? 1:06:02 Can one value secular education for its own sake? Meaning, the value of knowledge beyond the practical use. 1:16:08 How exactly did Avraham reverse engineer the mitzvos? 1:18:11 If a single girl goes through all the required purifications, could she touch a man? 1:22:40 In terms of a person who grew up as a secular Jew and then became frum, are they accountable for all the mitzvos they didn’t know about? 1:27:41 What are the exact definitions of Chochma, Bina, and Daas, and how does one relate to the other? 1:32:51 When it comes to tzedaka, we are allowed to “test Hashem”—should we take this literally and what are the parameters of that? 1:40:57 Why are there so many reasons we could be redeemed? You can listen to this and many other Ohr Somayach programs by downloading our app, on Apple and Google Play, ohr.edu and all major podcast platforms. Visit us @ ohr.edu PRODUCED BY: CEDAR MEDIA STUDIOS
1897
The Seven Haftaraos of Comfort
The Seven Haftaraos of Comfort
Sep 13, 2022
34:45
Dedication opportunities are available for episodes and series at ohr.edu/donate/qa Questions? Comments? [email protected] Subscribe to the Rabbi Breitowitz Q&A Podcast at https://plnk.to/rbq&a Submit questions for the Q&A with Rabbi Breitowitz https://forms.gle/VCZSK3wQJJ4fSd3Q7 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/OhrSomayach/videos You can listen to this and many other Ohr Somayach programs by downloading our app, on Apple and Google Play, ohr.edu and all major podcast platforms. Visit us @ ohr.edu PRODUCED BY: CEDAR MEDIA STUDIOS
1898
Selichos 5782
Selichos 5782
Sep 18, 2022
37:00
Dedication opportunities are available for episodes and series at ohr.edu/donate/qa Questions? Comments? [email protected] Subscribe to the Rabbi Breitowitz Q&A Podcast at https://plnk.to/rbq&a Submit questions for the Q&A with Rabbi Breitowitz https://forms.gle/VCZSK3wQJJ4fSd3Q7 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/OhrSomayach/videos You can listen to this and many other Ohr Somayach programs by downloading our app, on Apple and Google Play, ohr.edu and all major podcast platforms. Visit us @ ohr.edu PRODUCED BY: CEDAR MEDIA STUDIOS
1899
Q&A- Mikva, Teshuva Tactics & Rav Nachman of Breslov
Q&A- Mikva, Teshuva Tactics & Rav Nachman of Breslov
Sep 21, 2022
1:38:32
Dedication opportunities are available for episodes and series at ohr.edu/donate/qa Questions? Comments? [email protected] Subscribe to the Rabbi Breitowitz Q&A Podcast at https://plnk.to/rbq&a Submit questions for the Q&A with Rabbi Breitowitz https://forms.gle/VCZSK3wQJJ4fSd3Q7 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/OhrSomayach/videos 00:00 How do we view the snake and the keruvim as not avoda zara? 02:05 What’s the Rav’s opinion about integrating secular subjects into Jewish education? 11:30 How does somebody decide to start a life in Israel versus sincere else? 19:40 How do we understand how Hashem judges people who are not exposed to a Judaism? 25:39 Why do some people go to the mivkah at certain times and some not? 29:14 Often people say a certain halacha and then include a comment “Al Pi Kabbalah, one might do this”—why would we dismiss this otherwise, isn’t Kabbalah the deepest secrets of Torah? And same with Chassic vorts—why are they often treated as “fluffy”? 37:40 In terms of Teshuva, what should be emphasized during Elul and why? 46:03 Is the Septuagint relevant to Jews today, same with Dead Sea scrolls? 53:10 How is it possible for us to regret and promise to never do something again? 57:47 When is abortion not considered murder? 59:59 How much can someone with mental issues be blamed for their sins? 1:03:55 What’s the history of the black felt kippah being the mainstream yeshivish kippah? 1:07:58 Why does the Torah condemn so many sins that ended up fading away with time? 1:15:40 Are Rav Nachman of Breslov’s teachings considered legitimate? 1:19:29 How could someone say that leaving for Uman is better than Israel? 1:21:00 If G-d’s open revelation is a challenge to free will, how were figures in the Chumash able to have free will? 1:22:43 If certain mitzvahs are easy to do, should we exert more spiritual energy to them? Is it possible to deplete spiritual energy? 1:24:20 What is a woman really required to cover in terms of tznius? 1:28:58 How should a bachur whose day is taken up by learning, how can they balance exercise? 1:31:11 Is it a mitzvah to fight in the Israeli army? 1:34:30 What does the Rav say about people coming to Yeshiva and wearing black and white just to blend in rather than out of an actual want? You can listen to this and many other Ohr Somayach programs by downloading our app, on Apple and Google Play, ohr.edu and all major podcast platforms. Visit us @ ohr.edu PRODUCED BY: CEDAR MEDIA STUDIOS
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“Yom Kippur: Being Honest With Yourself” (OS Yomim Noraim Seminar)
“Yom Kippur: Being Honest With Yourself” (OS Yomim Noraim Seminar)
Sep 28, 2022
24:11
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