Popular Shows by Cedar Media Studios: Page 25

2401

Q&A- Smoking, Neturei Karta & Heter Mechira

Oct 13, 2021

1:25:03

00:00 Yaakov lived with Lavan for so many years. How did he do this and what can we take from this? 03:58 Assuming there is moderation, could it be permitted to smoke, and do those with an addiction have a chiuv to stop? 13:08 How should understand the Holocaust when G-d is all-loving? 24:40 Is it possible for a secular Jew to truly feel content in life? 27:38 Parshas Lech Lecha, we have the imagery of bris Bein habasarim. Could you explain some of this? 30:31 What exactly is a ‘raban’? 37:37 At what point does someone who grew up secular have the daas to have a chiyuv of Shabbos? —Is there permanent gehenom? 47:57 Can the luz bone be totally destroyed? 48:58 Sometimes we use a feminine word for Hashem? 52:42 Do we look at someone with a Jewish father different? 56:32 Why did the trees rebel that their bark should taste like the fruit? 58:44 If Gemara is the pinnacle of learning, why is it not so encouraged for women? 1:04:41 Has neturei karta done anything positive for klal yisroel? 1:11:30 Is a shared mitzvah (such as bochor) then what of the schar? 1:12:25 Arum means nakedness and cunning. What is the relation, as in bereshis? 1:14:42 One can be a Ben olam haba for davening netz, or saying ashrei 3 times a day. If one can have one, why try for the other? 1:16:20 What is the connection between birchas kohanim and dreams? 1:19:01 Is heter mechira valid? 1:20:15 If the shmita year is not certain, is there any leniency? 1:23:30 Are things like life insurance hishtadlus? 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 ! (Produced by Cedar Media Studios Podcasting 2021)

2402

6 - Zionism III - Rav Kook Bio - Hashkafic History Series II

Nov 21, 2021

1:03:52

Hashkafic History Series II Ohr Lagolah Rabbinic Program 5776-6-Rav Kook Bio Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, "Hashkafic History". For comments, questions, or sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] (Originally Rec 2015-16) (Produced by: CedarMedia Podcasting 2021)

2403

Q&A- Dinosaurs, Tachanun & Wigs

Oct 7, 2021

1:26:35

00:00 What was Reuben’s cheshban in moving Yaakov’s bed? What of kibud av? 4:14 Chazal say it’s a mitzvah to marry one’s niece, but genetically this can be dangerous... 6:55 During chet haegel, Moshe argues with HaShem against starting a nation. What does it mean for one to argue against HaShem? 11:47 There is an assumption that earlier rabbis are correct, what is the source for this? 15:17 Did the Avos keep the Torah before it was given, and how did it look? 0:21:34 what is the Rabbis opinion on wigs? 0:27:42 Some people are annoyed about having to start saying tachanun again. Can Rebbi share anything about the importance and beauty of it? 0:32:00 How can a Jew be a secular judge? 0:34:44 Believe on unbroken tradition, how can we justify the idea of machloket and differing opinions? 0:45:16 What is the Torah’s view on Dinosaurs? 0:49:19 What is the difference between psychology and mussar? 0:52:02 Why is same Bracha chatima of psukei dezimra same as Baruch sheamar? 0:55:30 Why is taf pronounced as tzaf by askenazim? 0:59:50 What is the origin of rashi script? 1:01:40 Is there a remez for America in the Torah? 1:03:24 What is mans goal in striving for faith in G-d juxtaposed with logic? 1:07:15 How can we say that we will promise to G-d that we will praise him forever? 1:09:40 How do we learn halacha? Lets say I'm learning the mishnah berurah. How do i know if we paskin like it? How do i know which sefer we paskin like instead? Do i always have to double check with a rabbi? 1:15:15 What is the source for matrilineal descent? 1:17:50 Why does it seem that prayer doesn’t work in bleak situations? 1:22:15 When we finish a sefer we say hadran halach, but most don’t at Simchas Torah? 1:24:30 is it permissible to grow sprouts in a windowsill, in water? 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 !

2404

Thoughts on Hakafos 5782

Sep 26, 2021

7:44

While Rav Breitowitz is out on bein hazmanim, we have the privilege to bring you some of his Torah thoughts on the significance of the Hakafos. We hope you enjoy! - R' Zevi Kaufman (Producer of the Ohr Somayach Podcast Network) Print out here! 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)

2405

Hoshana Rabbah - Simchas Torah - The Culmination of the Days of Awe

Sep 22, 2021

50:00

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 (10-22-2016) (Produced by CedarMediaStudios Podcasting)

2406

Ohr Somayach Pre Rosh Hashana Seminar

Sep 5, 2021

1:27:06

2:44 Rabbi Gettinger 29:10 Rabbi Breitowitz 1:05:52 Rabbi Tatz Sign up here!! 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)

2407

Q&A- Simanim, Taliban & Aggadita

Sep 2, 2021

58:45

What is the reason for avoiding doing chesed to a non-jew? What is the Jewish position on organ donation once one passes away, and can a Jew work on cadavers as a med students? How do we understand by the creation that the trees deviated from Hashem’s commandment that they should taste like fruit?—Do trees have bechira? With the Taliban take over, many Jews sympathize with the civilians, but isn’t Sharia more in line with halacha than Western values. 2 Poskin, Rav Moshe Feinstein and Minchas Yitzchak, have different drachim in deriving sources for psakim. Why is this? What is the Jewish perspective on the ideal power-system? How do we interpret (seemingly) physical descriptions of HaShem, especially in Yehezkel or Daniel? In the Gemara in Sukka, it describes HaShem as being 10 tefachim, and Moshe below 10. What does this mean? Can we say “everything happens for a reason” and have free will? Or can someone’s decisions affect someone else’s free will? The Gemara in Sukka it describes the keruvim as being 10 tefachim over the mishkan. The keruvim min hatzad built by Shlomo were much bigger. Is there something particular that both were 1/3 of the size of their environments? A man caused, due to road-rage, by grama a car crash which killed someone. Is this man to be rebuked? If a person reads a secular self-help book, can someone get the schar for learning Torah? There are many cryptic messages in the agada of the midrash and gemara (eg with monsters etc). How do we interpret this? What is the significance of saying akainu seudasa?

2408

SPECIAL: Selichos - 5781

Aug 29, 2021

29:28

SPECIAL: SELICHOS AT OHR SOMAYACH JERUSALEM 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)

2409

Q&A- Baal Teshuva Integration, Free Will & Jews on Politics

Aug 25, 2021

1:03:36

This episode has been generously sponsored by Daniel and Rachel Rabizadeh In loving memory of George Rabizadeh ישראל דוד בן רבי אבא 00:00 If two brothers marry two sisters, does one widow have a chiyuv of yibum? 4:42 Why do chazal and halacha speak of things like spontaneous generation which modern science can’t prove? 12:40 Sometimes Baalei Teshuva have a difficulty integrating into frum society. Why should this be? 17:58 Why was R’ Yehuda haNasi not martyred along with the 10 rabbis? 21:42 In one’s search for Yiddishkeit, to what extent does one keep looking for proofs? 27:14 What is the most practical answer to the how we have free will if HaShem knows the future? 32:36 Every generation has a moshiach, so how can there be a set date? 38:18 Is triage halachically acceptable and if so what criteria can be used? 46:08 Are Jews allowed to express political views? 49:02 Is there something after olam haba? 55:44 Does power/authority affect free will? 59:35 Considering the work of Christians to prosthelytize Jews, should there be a concerted counter response? 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)

2410

SPECIAL: JLE Q&A- (with Excursus on Science and Religion)

Aug 24, 2021

51:34

This weeks episode has been generously sponsored by Daniel and Rachel Rabizadeh In loving memory of George Rabizadeh ישראל דוד בן רבי אבא 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)

2411

The Tragic Chaim Walder Episode

Jan 6, 2022

10:14

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2412

Q&A- Mazal, Korbanos & Cherem

Feb 10, 2022

1:41:48

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 Video available here 00:00 What is the classical understanding of the size of the letters in Megillas Esther before 1945? 04:10 Why couldn’t Gd just give us Israel uninhabited? Why did we have to fight for it? 08:12 What is the origin of the Reisha and the Seifa in a Mishna? 13:32 Is there any issue with having a temporary bima in a shul? 19:13 How does it make sense that we’re commanded to love Hashem? 26:00 In terms of kavod of Torah and Beis Midrash, what’s halachically acceptable to help you stay awake or otherwise? 29:34 There are 72 3-letter names of Gd. Which names were written on the Urim v Turim? 31:37 How do we understand the point of existence without having eaten from the Etz HaDa’as? 37:20 What is the importance of saying the recitation of Korbanos? 40:55 How should a mainstream Yeshiva handle a former Talmid who is mchalel mitzvos bfarhesia by leading a publicly homesexual lifestyle, but expresses a genuine interest in attending an alumni Shabbos and will actually keep that Shabbos properly. On one hand, this may send a bad message to the attendees and their kids, but on the other hand he will keep that Shabbos and will have a better shaichus to Torah. What should they do? Is it worth having him? 43:58 What exactly does the term “mazal” mean? 53:32 What exactly did it mean to learn Torah before Chumash and Mishna? 56:52 What was the source of Kabbalah before Chumash/Zohar? 58:55 How could Jews derive certain laws without the Torah itself? 1:03:16 What is the purpose of the activity of the deep ocean in relation to Jewish avoda? 1:07:14 What was part of the tefillin before Moshe? 1:09:32 How do we understand or accept the grandchildren of a Rasha teaching Torah? 1:14:45 Is there Teshuva for non-Jews? 1:17:40 Why do we sometimes switch Chazzanim at Yishtabach? 1:19:36 Do nidoi and cherem apply today? 1:22:58 Why does Hashem put special needs children in the world? 1:24:48 What are the specifics of the cherem from the GRA to the chassidim? 1:30:20 Kosher phones in Israel? 1:32:34 If the GRA considers our universe absent of G-d, how would he see the idea of Hashem Echod? 1:36:31 Why did Hashem make angels? 1:38:54 What is the argument of tucking peyos behind the ear? 1:39:57 Rav Breitowitz talks on a question from last week regarding someone’s mission in life vs. learning Torah. Produced by: Cedar Media Studios

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SPECIAL: Rambam on Aggadah in the Gemara Pt 2

Jan 28, 2022

44:04

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

2414

Q&A- Mussar, Heart Transplants & Paganism

Jan 27, 2022

1:39:26

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 R Breitowitz follow up on AKIVA spelling and Ashkanazi skin color 03:05 How does one balance mussar books with new books ? 05:10 What does the Rav see occurring from the last Mishna in Sotah? 09:26 Can Jews who have strong emunah be sad and how do they react to seemingly tragic events if everything is for the good? 12:17 Are heart transplants halachically allowed? 17:31 How are performative arts historically viewed in Judaism? 22:28 If I have good intentions but do a sin, why am I punished when I’m not punished for intending to sin but not sinning? 29:42 What does it mean when one Beis Din doesn’t accept the decision of another Beis Din? 38:54 Why are some things halachically allowed but we don’t publicize it? 41:54 What should we focus on when learning Tanya or Mesilas Yesharim in terms of this world or the next? 44:09 Why does Hashem pay the “wicked upfront”? 47:43 Why can’t women wear tzitzis or tefillin? 55:20 What is the origin of gilgul and are there any textual allusions to it? 59:46 What are the mechanics of the clothing of women and men today? 1:02:00 Did the Brisker Rav hold that there is no hishtadlut in shidduchim? 1:04:04 What is the role of humor and jokes in Judaism? 1:08:05 Is Olam Habo is such a central part of Yiddishkeit, why is it not mentioned directly in the Written Torah? 1:12:15 How can Kol Isha be legal if everything has a purpose? 1:16:07 How do we understand the possible return of paganism from a Torah perspective? 1:21:05 Why can’t there be an option in the machloches in Bava Kamma about the wall of thorns in which both are chayev? 1:22:23 What are some common mistakes that students make in learning Gemara and the like and how should we overcome them? 1:25:30 What significance is there in putting notes into the Kotel and are there mekoros for it? 1:26:41 What about mekoros for praying at kivrei tzadikim? 1:27:50 Are there any allowances of fortune telling? 1:29:39 What should one look for when making someone their Rabbi? 1:32:00 Is there a sin that one cannot do Teshuva on and can one return from kares? 1:34:50 How should a frum Jew conduct himself in regards to alcohol on Purim? 1:38:43 Is it assur to get drunk any time? Produced by: Cedar Media Studios

2415

SPECIAL: The Role of the Gemara - Rambam Hakdama

Jan 25, 2022

47:08

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

2416

Q&A- Shidduchim, Slavery & Politicians

Jan 19, 2022

1:34:32

Would you like to sponsor an episode? A series? We'd love to hear from you : [email protected] https://podcasts.ohr.edu/ Visit us @ ohr.edu 00:00 Why can we pronounce or give people names with Hashem’s name in it (such as Raphael, Gavriel, etc.)? 01:17 Why do we say “halleluka”? 02:56 Should we be davening for a shidduch at the right time or as soon as possible? 07:51 Why is there seemingly fewer gedolim than in generations before? 15:42 Are the 13 principles of faith deoraissa and why is there such an emphasis on Techias HaMeisim? 25:20 How do we understand Ashkenazic lighter skin color in accordance with the indigenous features of the Middle East and Avraham’s origins? 27:23 In regards to a Canaanite slave, how do we reconcile the morality of slavery through a Torah lens? 36:53 Why can’t a Canaanite slave be a Noahide follower? 44:47 Are people who don’t know they’re Jewish considered Jewish? 52:58 Is there an overlap of Jewish and Stoic philosophies? 58:04 As a Baal Teshuva, how do we catch up for Maaser we may have missed? 1:00:09 Do you give Maaser after taxes? 1:01:48 Do you have to pay Maaser on unrealized gains? 1:05:15 How do we understand the proverb one who hates gifts lives long, since Judaism puts such an importance on giving? 1:08:09 Are politicians puppets or do they have free will? 1:11:57 Was there anyone that created their own form of the Talmud aside from Rebbe? 1:14:53 Is it is possible for a kiddush Hashem to come from a non-religious Jew? 1:16:17 How did a Rishon with the name “Akiva” in his name understand how to spell his name? 1:17:25 What are practical ways to anticipate Mashiach (in preparation for the questions at the end of one’s life)? 1:18:50 How can we bring Mashiach in today’s age if we are so much lower spiritually than previous generations? 1:22:42 How do we view the chashuvos of living in Israel? 1:26:04 How do we understand the longing of the Chofetz Chaim to come to Israel but he didn’t? 1:29:35 Could someone become as Kabballistically attuned as the Arizal today? 1:31:28 What lessons did the Rav take from his time in law school? Produced by: Cedar Media Studios

2417

Q&A- Kol Isha, Mixed Kiruv Trips & the Death Penalty

Jan 13, 2022

1:54:21

Would you like to sponsor an episode? A series? We'd love to hear from you : [email protected] https://podcasts.ohr.edu/ Visit us @ ohr.edu 00:00 is it considered Avoda Zara to believe in multiple gods but only serve one? 03:16 Why wasn’t the Torah given at Creation? 09:36 Can I be mekabel maisa rishon giving to a Cohen or can I give it to a Levi? (see addition at 1:51:33 ) 16:53 Does the rav have any tips for remembering what we’ve learned? 23:40 Is Kol Isha applied to new music styles and recorded music? 38:50 Is it consistent with Jewish Hashkafa to support the death penalty in secular courts? 46:20 How were the Ruvnitzer rabbi and others able to “break the rules” of Torah? 48:08 Is a single person able to work on a kiruv trip with mixed activities, assuming all laws of yichud and shomer negiah being observed? 52:53 Are Muslim prayer techniques based on Jewish bows, etc.? 1:00:44 How do we know how to navigate which Aggadic stories to take literally in the Gemara and Midrash? 1:00:06 Is it permissible to drink coffee, tea, or anything during Pesukei HaZimra? 1:07:27 According to Gemara in Succah, why can we consider STAM land in the hands of non-Jews as stolen? How can I rely on the produce right of non-Jewish land? 1:12:07 How does one train himself that Mashiach could come at any second? 1:14:21 Does the rav believe there are 36 hidden tzaddikim holding up the world? 1:16:47 Are there different ways to fulfill the Mitzvah of Shnayim Mikra V’echad Targum? 1:20:57 Why is there such a significance put on wine in Judaism? 1:22:17 What should one’s outlook be on Jewish or Christian archaeologists who try to prove or disprove biblical events? 1:24:56 Why is the word for acts of loving-kindness “GOMEL,” which entails something that is earned or deserved? 1:26:21 What are the prerequisites to being a Kabbalist? 1:28:37 What should someone consider when choosing a posek? 1:30:30 Can someone have relations with one’s wife while she is pregnant? 1:32:00 Does the chiyuv to read Targum Onkelos make it the primary or superior translation/interpretation? 1:33:48 Is a tallit katan less yotzi than one of cotton or the like? 1:36:14 Why are some fruits not bound by the laws of Shmitta? 1:39:00 How can one wholeheartedly daven for mashiach to come if there will be no more chance for Teshuva? 1:41:00 As a parent / teacher, what could the rav advise to help prevent kids going off the Derech? 1:44:29 How do we reconcile exhuming bodies for archaeology of holy gravesites? 1:47:30 Which did Rashi work on first, Talmud or Chumash, and why does Rashi sometimes switch from Aramaic and Hebrew in his commentaries? 1:49:19 Were most of the gedolim nonconformists and what does that say for a system that relies on conformity? Produced by: Cedar Media Studios

2418

Tu'B'Shevat Halachos

Jan 12, 2022

45:57

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 ! Produced by: Cedar Media Studios

2419

Q&A- Shovavim, Missionaries & the Omicron Variant

Jan 6, 2022

1:56:32

00:00 Where were the bodies from the graves in the cave of Rebbe Yehuda HaNassi taken? 01:36 Why is V’shamru considered an inturruption in some minhagim? 06:09 Why can a blood avenger kill someone with no penalty? 12:18 What are the levels of Tumah? 17:38 What are insights of Shovevim? 26:21 What did Levites who didn’t live near the Temple do? 29:20 Can you break Shabbos to save the life of a non-frum person? (additional clarification at the end) 33:34 Can you invite your non-religious Jewish friend to a Shabbat meal if you know he is going to drive? 41:42 How does one be empathetic to others’ problems without having the problems harm themselves? 46:36 When Chazal say “you must say…” how literally should we take this? 49:04 Why do people still hold to night D’Rabbeinu Tam? 58:54 Is bein Hashmashot an inherent safek? 1:05:07 How should we be reacting to the Omicron variant of Covid? 1:08:26 War, plague, famine were things that affected the world and made people cleave to Hashem. We don’t have those same exact issues today, so how do people cleave to Hashem now? 1:12:34 What advice would you give to people when it comes to making decisions in life? 1:19:04 Why is the Torah strict on things that don’t seem so bad (such as homosexuality) and then doesn’t address things that seem much worse (such as rape)? 1:25:46 How should we act toward gay people and gay Jews in particular? 1:31:23 What is the significance of wanting Rabbeinu Tam tefillin when you get married? 1:34:32 What is the halachic source of working on one’s middos and is it doraisa or drabanan? 1:39:50 Is it ok to bring a Christian missionary into a (non-orthodox) synagogue to speak? 1:41:56 How has the litvisha world change after WWII? 1:46:24 What is the element of Judaism that is passed down through matrilineal descent? 1:47:36 What is the bread of shame? Would taking money to learn Torah count under this? 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 ! Produced by:

2420

R' Yishmael’s 13 Middos of Interpretation- 1

Feb 15, 2022

40:44

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

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8 - Zionism V - Hashkafic History Series II

Dec 26, 2021

58:43

Hashkafic History Series II Ohr Lagolah Rabbinic Program 5776-8-Rav Kook Bio II Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, "Hashkafic History". (Originally Rec 2015-16) 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 ! Produced by:

2422

Q&A- Saying Kaddish, Machshava Study & Ghosts

Dec 23, 2021

1:47:03

00:00 Why do we say Kaddish? 04:28 Could you please describe the Kabbalistic middah of Malchus? 09:20 When did souls become “Jewish" souls? 17:11 Does anyone say that the Jewish transformation happened at Mt. Sinai? 18:24 Why do we stand with feet together in the Amidah? 20:13 Why are there very few Levites? 24:07 If Hashem created Teshuva for all people, how can Elisha Ben Avuya say the Acher couldn’t do Teshuva? And how do we make Teshuva for “dead and gone” situations? 29:34 How come we don’t know where the lost tribes are today? 35:48 If someone is traveling and they are looking for a shul, how do I know it’s a kosher minyan (e.g. if it were reform or conservative)? 43:10 What does the Rambam mean when he says we shouldn’t do Mitzvos for the sake of reward? 48:00 When does it become appropriate to study Kabbalah? 58:08 How does one know which voices to listen to inside oneself? 1:04:16 What is the Torah’s perspective on ghosts? 1:06:00 How do you explain learning Gemara to kids? 1:14:45 Are women allowed to learn Gemara? 1:20:53 Are there makhlosim between the Talmud Yerushalmi? Why is the Talmud Bavli more widespread if the Yerushalmi was written in a holier place? 1:30:58 Why is there not more of a push to learn Machshava in Yeshiva? 1:35:30 How would the Rav describe the fundamental difference between a Jew and a non-Jew to someone who has no idea about Judaism? 1:39:15 How do we relate to Avoda Zara references or images in literature? 1:42:45 Why do some sects of Judaism not learn on certain days (non-Jewish holidays)? 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 ! Produced by:

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7 - Zionism IV - Rav Kook Bio - Hashkafic History Series II

Dec 19, 2021

1:08:41

Hashkafic History Series II Ohr Lagolah Rabbinic Program 5776-7-Rav Kook Bio II Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, "Hashkafic History". (Originally Rec 2015-16) 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 ! Produced by:

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Q&A- Social Media, Beards & American Yiddishkeit

Dec 16, 2021

1:52:17

00:00 How can we reconcile the Gemara in Sukkah saying that certain actions bring about eclipses and the astronomical cycle of such eclipses? 06:37 How do we reconcile the fact that we’re a light unto the nations if translating the Torah is seen as bad, and why are so many important Jews secular? 14:00 Why is Havdalah related to (the bracha of) wisdom? 22:14 Has the Rav been positively affected by secular culture? 31:10 How can a Jew be involved in a career in creative writing? 42:00 How much do I have to wrong someone in order to require forgiveness? 46:28 What’s the difference between Olam Haba and Olam HaNeshamos? 48:38 In terms of “rodef,” could someone kill a doctor who is about to pull the plug on a patient? 54:08 Is the rav excited about Roe v Wade possibly being overturned? 1:03:06 What are the rav’s thoughts on men educating women when there are a lot of allegations and abuses? 1:12:35 Why did Hashem have to hold the mountain over the heads of the Jews? Were we forced into accepting it? 1:15:38 How do we view political campaigns that employ lashon hara? 1:21:00 Is sinas chinam still happening today? 1:21:46 Why are Pharoahs in the Torah not named? 1:22:42 How is removal of the spleen allowed with Adonyahu? 1:27:08 Does lashon hara extend to social media being allowed? 1:28:22 Shovavim eitzah for yeshiva bachurim? 1:31:37 When it comes to men wearing women’s garments or the like, what is kosher in terms of grooming? 1:36:00 What’s the message of growing out a beard? 1:40:05 Why is there not a more mainstream obligation to receive the COVID vaccine according to the gedolim? 1:42:43 Why should I listen to a gadol about medical advice? 1:47:54 Where is America headed in terms of Yiddishkeit? 1:51:50 How can there be other worlds in our world if Hashem created the beginning in Bereshis? 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 ! Produced by:

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SPECIAL: Jewish Fast Days & Insights on the Beis HaMikdash

Dec 14, 2021

47:11

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 ! Produced by:

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Chanukah & Hiddur Mitzvos

Dec 5, 2021

43:30

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The Story of Chanukah

Dec 2, 2021

41:56

Join Mentors Mission in Israel! A Booster We Can All Agree On! December 28, 2021 - January 2, 2022 Experience of A Lifetime At the Ohr Somayach New Bais Medrash Itinerary and Packages Available on our Website Vaccination within 6 months Required Limited Time Offer - Hotel Package (Hotel Bookings before November 28th Only) Register Now to Ensure Availability www.mentorsmission.com 718-644-9037 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 ! Produced by:

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Q&A- Chanukah Kavannos, Ohr HaGanuz, & Talmud Censorship

Nov 27, 2021

1:47:12

Join Mentors Mission in Israel! A Booster We Can All Agree On! December 28, 2021 - January 2, 2022 Experience of A Lifetime At the Ohr Somayach New Bais Medrash Itinerary and Packages Available on our Website Vaccination within 6 months Required Limited Time Offer - Hotel Package (Hotel Bookings before November 28th Only) Register Now to Ensure Availability www.mentorsmission.com 718-644-9037 Where did the minhag of showing tzitzis out come from? 5:38 When mashiach comes will we have a unified Halacha? 8:45 What principles disqualify someone from olam haba? 15:14 What is the basis of hatred of Jews from Arabs? 20:00 What is the significance of mentioning the sons of Rav Pappa in a siyyum? 21:44 Why don’t we enunciate Hashem’s 4 letter name as we do other names? 25:12 Is a Jew that makes a lot of money and he’s generous, can he justify having fancy stuff? 31:42 Why is there so much evil and hashchasa when it comes to gender? 40:39 Is money won in poker (by a frum Jew) given to tzedaka clean? 48:00 Is thanksgiving assur for Jews to celebrate? 51:45 Why does the first bracha in birkas hamazon differ among Jews? 54:01 To what extent does Hashem listen to evil people or people of other religions? 1:00:08 Could someone give more than 20% ma’aser if they have the capacity? 1:02:30 Hashem keeps Torah, so how do we explain rain on Shabbat? 1:04:50 Why did the song yedid nefesh change? 1:09:08 In shidduch dating, how much leniency should someone have in hashgafa differences? 1:11:22 Why are there no other holidays about dedication of the Temple (such as Chanukah)? 1:13:44 What was the effect of the church’s censorship the Talmud? 1:16:00 Why don’t non Jews that Hashem speaks to in Torah narrative immediately believe in Hashem (over their own idols)? 1:17:39 What are the difference between animals and humans? 1:21:44 Why was King Shlomo allowed to have so many wives and how could some not be Jewish? 1:24:40 What is the “Ohr HaGanuz”? 1:25:57 What level of authority does the Saatmar Rav have on the matter of medinas Israel? 1:29:47 What is Kaf HaKelah? 1:30:48 What does the Torah say about whistleblowers? Should Jews be journalists? 1:33:14 Does a child from a woman who converted for marriage (but it was a “legal” conversion) have questionable Judaism? 1:35:26 What is the proper kavanna to have when lighting a menorah on Chanukah? 1:36:31 Is the book “garden of emunah” good for a Baal Teshuva to read? 1:38:01 Is it halachically permissible for a married couple to have a hyphenated last name or for a husband to take his wife’s last name? 1:42:14 Do goyim have a neshama? 1:43:25 Do all Jewish names have meaning / Ruach HaKodesh of parents? 1:46:40 When Shabbos is over we lose the special neshama, but if I don’t eat melava malka, do I still have it? 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 ! Produced by:

2429

“Remove the Stigma” with Zvi Gluck

Mar 6, 2022

52:21

Zvi Gluck, CEO and Founder of Amudim, joins KOLOT to discuss proper education in the most sensitive areas of safety. Zvi has seen devastating cases of abuse, molestation, addiction etc. in children, teens and adults and he shares how his organization helps people get their lives on track. More importantly, he gives his priceless insight how parents, teachers and community leaders can best position their youth to remain safe in all manners. See Zvi’s personal bio below. To listen to all previous KOLOT episodes, visit kolotpodcas.com KOLOT is a project of the Columbus Community Kollel, a full time Jewish learning center in Bexley. To learn more about the Kollel and all the various learning opportunities, visit thekollel.org and forever be inspired!

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“Combating Anti-Semitism” with Rabbi Marvin Hier

Mar 11, 2022

1:07:00

With antisemitism on the rise and survivors slowly passing on, holocaust education has never been more important. Rabbi Marvin Hier, Founder and Dean of the Simon Wiesenthal Center, joins KOLOT to discuss their work in making sure the lessons of the past are never forgotten. On this episode, we are joined by Joel Marcovitch, CEO of JewishColumbus, to ask pressing questions about teaching these lessons to our youth in the 'Tiktok' age. Plus, Rabbi Hier shares a humorous story about impersonating a famous rabbi! To listen to all KOLOT episodes, visit kolotpodcast.com KOLOT is a project of the Columbus Community Kollel, a full time Jewish learning center in Bexley. To learn more about the Kollel and the various learning opportunities, visit thekollel.org and forever be inspired!

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“Ask the Rabbi” with Rabbi Hershel Schachter

Mar 20, 2022

54:56

In this episode we 'ask the rabbi' on a wide range of topics. Beginning with early education, Rabbi Schechter talks about who he was privileged to learn under and the need for top quality rebbiem for the youngest of ages. We then talk about the 'not so significant' differences in Jewish communities, controversial halachik issues and 'is one allowed to find a rabbi who's lenient' and much more! This episode is sponsored by Rick and Teri Barnett, Remax Main Street. To listen to all previous episodes, visit kolotpodcas.com KOLOT is a project of the Columbus Community Kollel, a full time Jewish learning center in Bexley. To learn more about the Kollel and all the various learning opportunities, visit thekollel.org and forever be inspired!

2432

"The gift of ADHD" with David Becker, LCSW

Mar 27, 2022

1:02:46

'Did I read that right' you may be asking, and yes you did. On this episode we talk about the positive aspects of having what everyone only knows as a disorder. It turns out ADHD has some challenges but has an upside too. If you don't know either, or both, you are missing out on LIFE CHANGING information! This is for people who have ADHD or know someone with the condition (or both)!! We feature Dovid Becker, LCSW, who is Lakewood's premier expert on the matter. He has been featured on multiple programs and we are blessed to have him share his expertise. To listen to all KOLOT episodes, visit kolotpodcast.com KOLOT is a project of the Columbus Community Center in Bexley. The Kollel has classes and programs for all ages and backgrounds. To learn more, visit thekollel.org and forever be inspired!

2433

An Evening with Coach Day (LIVE)

Apr 1, 2022

24:53

Ohio State Buckeyes Head Coach, Ryan Day, joins KOLOT for the first ever live episode which took place on 3/28 by the Kollel annual raffle drawing. Coach Day shares why he and his family love Columbus, the journey from the NFL to College, NIL, and his latest efforts to save lives with mental health awareness. Introductory remarks by Zach Schiff. To listen to all other KOLOT episodes, visit kolotpodcast.com or search KOLOT on any podcast player. KOLOT is a project of the Columbus Community Kollel, a full time learning center in Bexley for all ages and backgrounds. To learn more about the Kollel, visit thekollel.org and forever be inspired!

2434

“The State of American Jewry” with Rabbi Chaim Dovid Zwiebel

Apr 10, 2022

51:19

How is it that Jewish institutions, Yeshivas and Jewish school’s across the country are receiving MILLIONS of dollars of government funding? How do you prepare for 100,000 people packing into MetLife Stadium for the Siyum Hashas? On this episode, we feature Rabbi Chaim Dovid Zwiebel, Executive Vice President of Agudath Israel of America. To listen to all KOLOT episodes, visit kolotpodcas.com or search KOLOT on any podcast player. KOLOT is a project of the Columbus Community Kollel, a full time learning center in Bexley. To learn more about the Kollel and all of its programs, visit thekollel.org and forever be inspired!

2435

“A Ben-Torah for Life” with Rabbi Aaron Lopiansky

Apr 18, 2022

1:00:50

Rabbi Aaron Lopiansky sits down with me for an in-person interview where we cover numerous topics including his parents and father in law (R' Benish Finkle), Holocaust education, Hashkafa, Kiruv richokim, the Kollel movement, his bestselling book, 'A Ben-Torah for Life', and a real takeaway from the Chaim Walder catastrophe. To listen to all previous KOLOT episodes, visit kolotpodcas.com or search KOLOT on any podcast player. KOLOT is a project of the Columbus Community Kollel, a full time learning center in Bexley. To learn more about the Kollel, visit thekollel.org and forever be inspired!

2436

“Beyond Dollars and Cents” with Steve Steinour

May 1, 2022

25:19

In this episode, we speak to the President and CEO of Huntington Bank, Steve Steinour. He is a mentch with an approach to professionalism we all can aspire to. Plus, you'll hear about his trip to Israel alongside another superstar, Gary Torgow!!

2437

“Searching for a Cure for Breast Cancer” with Drs. David and Miriam Portman

May 24, 2022

38:28

In this episode, the Portman’s relay over a tragic story resulting in the death of beloved family member. They are now making tremendous strides in trying to turn it all around and make sure such tragedies never happen again. They are getting close and the bumps along the road have been present all along. In middle of this episode, we are joined by Dr. Justin Weprin who will ask questions on the medical research and advances the Portman’s have made. Lastly, we will also learn what it’s like to work full time with one’s spouse!! You can also find all previous episodes on any podcast player. Just search KOLOT, subscribe and forever be inspired!

2438

“Racism and Judaism” with Nissim Black

May 31, 2022

1:04:16

In this not-so-typical interview, we are privileged to welcome Nissem Black to discuss his exciting Jewish journey. Nissim has an incredible story which begins dealing with drugs, or in his words, 'joining his family business' at the very young age of eight. From there, he hits 'rock bottom' and changes his life forever which culminates in Nissim hitting the music industry, converting to Judaism and currently lives in Israel! KOLOT is a project of the Columbus Community Kollel, a full time Jewish learning center in Bexley. To learn how the Kollel can meet your needs, visit thekollel.org and forever be inspired!

2439

"CommUNITY" with Robert H. Schottenstein

Jun 7, 2022

36:54

As the JewishColumbus annual campaign comes to a close, Robert H. Schottenstein, past Board Chair of JewishColumbus, joins KOLOT to discuss why community is so important to him and why umbrella organazations should be so important to all of us. KOLOT is a project of the Columbus Community Kollel, a full time Jewish learning center in Bexley. To learn more, visit thekollel.org and forever be inspired!

2440

“From Trauma to Triumph” with Jill Kapenstein, LPCC

Jun 12, 2022

45:17

In this episode, we learn of a fascinating new therapy, Somatic Experience (SE) which is taking the mental health world by surprise as one of the most effective ways in treating trauma. Jill is open to hearing from anyone who might have any questions. You can email her at [email protected] KOLOT is a project of the Columbus Community Kollel, a full time learning center in Bexley. To learn more about the Kollel, visit thekollel.org and forever be inspired!

2441

“Trauma and Triumph 2.0” with Zipa Leah Scheinberg

Jun 29, 2022

44:48

'Trauma and Triumph 2.0' is dedicated in loving memory to my great uncle, and our guest's father-in-law, Harav Meyer Scheinberg zt'l, Meyer ben Shmuel. In this episode, we discuss why is it that people hold on to trauma for so long and how to get rid of it utilizing EMDR. We also discuss Prince Harry and his going public how EMDR was a game changer in his own personal struggles. Towards the end, we have a special tribute to my Uncle Meyer where Zipa Leah talks about how her father-in- law showerd his children and grandchildren with intense love and affection. Zipa Leah then explains the effects in clinical terms, 'attachment theory'. It's a must listen to all parents and future parents! ZIPA LEAH SCHEINBERG BIO: I am a registered Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified EMDR Therapist, EMDR Approved Consultant, and Certified Clincial Trauma Professional. I specialize in providing individual therapy for women who struggle with developmental and relational trauma (Complex PTSD), grief, and dissociation. I utilize an evidence-based technique called Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), as well as extensive training in Mindfulness-Based Self Compassion, Ego State Work (Inner Child), attachment-repair work (AEDP), polyvagal theory, and somatic work to help my clients find safety and healing from within and transform with empowerment from victim to thriver. My passion is working with women survivors who are recovering from abuse and trauma. I am currently writing my first book demystifying specialized trauma therapy for the public. KOLOT is a project of the colum Community Kollel, a full time Jewish learning center in Bexley. Ever since 1995, boys and girls, men and women have found ways to connect to Torah and Mitzvos at the Kollel. To learn more about the Kollel, visit www.thekollel.org and forever be inspired!

2442

“Daughter of a King” with Slovie Jungreis-Wolff

Jul 3, 2022

44:07

In this fascinating episode, we discuss what is a woman in the 21st centur, the roles of wives and husbands in marriage, and highlights from her book, 'Raising a child with Sould'. We conclude the episode with Slovie reminiscing about her mother, Rebitzen Jungreis a'h, and the rich legacy she left behind. KOLOT is a project of the Columbus Community Kollel, a full time learning center in Bexley. To learn more about the Kollel, visit thekollel.org and forever be inspired!

2443

“KOLOT highlights, School Choice and more” with Rabbi Eric “Yitz” Frank

Jul 21, 2022

41:33

In this episode we learn how millions of dollars are given to Jewish schools and institutions throughout Ohio because of effective advocacy. Rabbi Eric 'Yitz' Frank, Executive Director of Agudath Israel of Ohio, comes on the show to discuss his countless relationships starting with local city council, to State Senate, State House and the Federal Government. He has leveraged all these relationships to help Jews and their communities live a better life. Before we bring Rabbi Frank on, we discus the top ten KOLOT highlights as we end season 1 of KOLOT. You can listen to all of the previous episodes on any podcast player. KOLOT is a project of the Columbus Community Kollel, a full time Jewish learning center in Bexley. To learn more about the Kollel, visit thekollel.org and forever be inspired!

2444

In Heaven They Don’t Want Checks; They Want Receipts: TFJ Character Worshop

Jan 24, 2021

15:21

What does it take to become a good person? What is the difference between resume virtues and eulogy virtues? In this episode TFJ takes a look at man’s reputation, and how it should be developed. Thanks: video, Eliezer Cohn; initial set up: Zevi Kaufman-Cedar Media Podcasting; Special thanks: William Goldstein, Julie Snyder, Diana Epstein. Photo: Video of plane landing courtesy of GVA Spotter. Video Episodes can be found at https://www.youtube.com/user/hanochteller Learn more at TellerFromJerusalem.com © 2021 Media Education Trust llc

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Never Trust Your Chambermaid: TFJ Birth of Israel

Feb 10, 2021

23:46

Hatikva is unique among national anthems. A maid employed by the French military found a memo in the trash in the German embassy in Paris with military secrets. The French Minister of War connected the document – despite not a shred of evidence – to a Jewish artillery captain, Alfred Dreyfuss, who subsequently was convicted of spying and denounced as a traitor. This set off anti-Jewish rioting, similar to blood libels, which also made no sense, but were lethal and costly for innocent Jewish victims. This was a tipping point for a reporter covering the trial named Theodore Herzl. Generous Baron Maurice de Hirsch refused to contribute to Herzl’s plan which he considered a fantasy. Eventually, as Daniel Gordis points out, this turned out to be a blessing in disguise for Herzl. “Better luck next time” wasn’t an option, and the need to improve resulted in Der Judenstaat. When things look catastrophic there is often a silver lining, case in point: The Auschwitz Protocols. As Dreyfuss languishes on Devil’s island, Emil Zola comes to his rescue by publishing, J’accuse. The most important work on sparking antisemitism, the fictitious Protocols of the Elders of Zion, finds an enthusiastic supporter and disseminator in America, car magnate, Henry Ford. Photo Credits: Vrba-Wetzler Memorial Auschwitz Fence – Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial, Jerusalem J’accuse headline – J’accuse by Gaumont Cover image Protocols Elders of Zion: Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial, Jerusalem Find Video Episodes at http://www.youtube.com/hanochteller Learn more at TellerFromJerusalem.com © 2021 Media Education Trust llc Audio Credits: Star Spangled Banner – USA Patriotism.org Hatikva sung by Enrico Massias Visual Credits: Picture of Rabbi Aharon Soloveitchik courtesy of YUTorah.org Picture of Albert Dreyfus – J’accuse! The History of the Dreyfuss Afair. This is Barris! – French History Dreyfuss Humiliation – J’accuse by Gaumont Picture of Le Petit Journal nili.org.il Blood Libel Illustration – Leo Baeck Institute – New York/ Berlin Find Video Episodes at http://www.youtube.com/hanochteller Learn more at TellerFromJerusalem.com

2446

The Silver Lining of Herzl’s Fundraising Fiasco: TFJ The Birth of Israel

Feb 17, 2021

20:29

Generous Baron Maurice de Hirsch refused to contribute to Herzl’s plan which he considered a fantasy. Eventually, as Daniel Gordis points out, this turned out to be a blessing in disguise for Herzl. “Better luck next time” wasn’t an option, and the need to improve resulted in Der Judenstaat. When things look catastrophic there is often a silver lining, case in point: The Auschwitz Protocols. As Dreyfuss languishes on Devil’s island, Emil Zola comes to his rescue by publishing, J’accuse. The most important work on sparking antisemitism, the fictitious Protocols of the Elders of Zion, finds an enthusiastic supporter and disseminator in America, car magnate, Henry Ford. Photo Credits: Vrba-Wetzler Memorial Auschwitz Fence – Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial, Jerusalem J’accuse headline – J’accuse by Gaumont Cover image Protocols Elders of Zion: Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial, Jerusalem Find Video Episodes at http://www.youtube.com/hanochteller Learn more at TellerFromJerusalem.com © 2021 Media Education Trust llc

2447

The Echo of 19th Century Anti-Semitism: TFJ The Birth of Israel

Feb 24, 2021

20:11

Bowing to pressure, in 1906 the French military cleared Dreyfuss and had him readmitted to the army. After centuries of discrimination and expulsions, Zionism becomes a revolution to afford Jews a land that they may call home. Story of the voyage of the damned: the SS St. Louis. Find Video Episodes at http://www.youtube.com/hanochteller Learn more at TellerFromJerusalem.com © 2021 Media Education Trust llc

2448

The Broken Window Theory of Good Character : TFJ Character Workshop

Mar 3, 2021

20:17

Character Workshop What is motivating your actions? Is it the Good or the Evil Inclination? TFJ takes a look at the Broken Window Theory and sees practical application in character improvement: Thanks: video, Eliezer Cohn; special thanks: William Goldstein, Julie Snyder, Diana Epstein. Photo credit: Cottonbro Pexels.com, Luis Adolfo Burgos Pexels.com, Jack Gittoes Pexels.com, Pixabay, Pexels.com, Eagle Rock Baptist Church, Steve Sack The Minneapolis Star Tribune, Jewish Life Television, homemade documentaries, Film: courtesy of Pexels.com Find Video Episodes at http://www.youtube.com/hanochteller Learn more at TellerFromJerusalem.com © 2021 Media Education Trust llc

2449

The House of Romanov, Cantonists and Pogroms: TFJ The Birth of Israel

Mar 17, 2021

20:03

Teller From Jerusalem – Series 1 Episode 8 – The Birth of Israel Suffering from government-sponsored violent and lethal anti-Semitism, Russian Jews had basically once choice: to stay and endure, or to leave. The majority who left departed to America; a small fraction ascended to Palestine. Young Jewish boys under Tsarist decree had to suffer the plight of becoming “cantonists.” Song courtesy of JEP, Rabbi Yosef Golding Film courtesy of video of Rabbi Yaacov Yisroel Zuber the Rav of Stockholm, Sweden. Photograph courtesy of Itanari Teller From Jerusalem will take a two week hiatus after this episode. We will be back with Episode 9 on April 7, 2021. Find Video Episodes at http://www.youtube.com/hanochteller Learn more at TellerFromJerusalem.com © 2021 Media Education Trust llc

2450

Kishnev Pogrom

Apr 7, 2021

18:50

Teller From Jerusalem – Series 1 Episode 9 – The Birth of Israel For many Jewish leaders, the Kishinev Pogrom was transformative. To Herzl, Kishinev was further evidence that Jews desperately needed a home – wherever they could create it. Thus, when he spoke about Kishinev, he did not refer to it as an event or a place, but rather as a condition. Find Video Episodes at http://www.youtube.com/hanochteller Learn more at TellerFromJerusalem.com © 2021 Media Education Trust llc

2451

The Pitfalls of Envy

Apr 14, 2021

14:43

Teller From Jerusalem – Series 1 Episode 10 – Character Workshop Who is a hero and who is mighty? In order to be able to access our strengths we must be aware of our weaknesses. TFJ takes a look at the failing of “envy” that need not even govern the lives of athletes. Thanks: video, Eliezer Cohn; special thanks: William Goldstein, Julie Snyder, Diana Epstein. Find Video Episodes at http://www.youtube.com/hanochteller Learn more at TellerFromJerusalem.com © 2021 Media Education Trust llc

2452

The Jews Need a Home. If Palestine is not available, what about Uganda? 

Apr 21, 2021

18:28

TFJ: The Birth of Israel - Episode 11 From the Bible it is clear that Israel is the natural soil that can nourish a Jewish soul. Assimilated Herzl was unaware of Jewish tradition and how inviolate the tradition that Jews must ultimately return to their ancient homeland. Herzl got nowhere with either the Sultan or the Kaiser; he therefore turned to the British for the keys to unlock Palestine. Find Video Episodes at http://www.youtube.com/hanochteller Learn more at TellerFromJerusalem.com © 2021 Media Education Trust llc

2453

The First Zionist Congress

Apr 28, 2021

19:47

TJF Birth of Israel Episode 12 For the first time in 2000 years Jews had gathered in one place to declare that they were no longer willing to be bystanders on the stage of world history. Representing all social strata and every variety of Jewish thought, 200 delegates convened to proclaim that the time had come to return to the Land of Israel. Learn more at TellerFromJerusalem.com © 2021 Media Education Trust llc

2454

Funding the Jewish State and Sir Moses Montefiore

May 5, 2021

18:04

TFJ: The Birth of Israel Episode 13 Sir Moses Montefiore was the greatest Jewish philanthropist. For all of his benevolent deeds he was awarded phenomenal old age, and he utilized every day productively.   Learn more at TellerFromJerusalem.com Don't forget to subscribe, like and share! Let all your friends know they too can have a new favorite podcast. © 2021 Media Education Trust llc

2455

Herzl’s Death and Resting Place

May 19, 2021

22:51

TFJ: Series 1 Episode 15: The Birth of Israel Over six thousand gathered for Herzl’s funeral in Vienna. In 1949 the State of Israel honored Herzl’s request and brought his bones to be buried in the state that he envisioned. Assimilated Herzl did not appreciate the meaning of the Land of Israel to the Jews, and was more concerned about acquiring a pragmatic solution – even if it would not be in Israel. TFJ takes a look at other lands that were offered to the Jews such as Birobidzan in far-eastern Siberia. Herzl’s family did not follow in his path, leaving his legacy to be treasured by those who moved to the land that he foresaw. Learn more at TellerFromJerusalem.com Don't forget to subscribe, like and share! Let all your friends know they too can have a new favorite podcast. © 2021 Media Education Trust llc

2456

The Revival of the Hebrew Language

May 26, 2021

20:22

TFJ: Series 1, Episode 16: The Birth of Israel Eliezer Ben Yehudah is the father of modern Hebrew and succeeded in getting a reluctant people and government to adopt the language. Learn more at TellerFromJerusalem.com Don't forget to subscribe, like and share! Let all your friends know they too can have a new favorite podcast. © 2021 Media Education Trust llc

2457

Arrival of the New Jew

Jun 2, 2021

18:12

TFJ: Series 1 Episode 17: The Birth of Israel The new wave of immigrants to Israel at the beginning of the twentieth century were primarily secular, committed to rebuilding the land and radically different from the pious Jews that had preceded them. Learn more at TellerFromJerusalem.com Don't forget to subscribe, like and share! Let all your friends know they too can have a new favorite podcast. © 2021 Media Education Trust llc

2458

Good Environment, Good Habits

Jun 9, 2021

18:54

Teller From Jerusalem Series 1 Episode 18: Character Workshop To habituate good habits, avoid an environment where they are not the norm. Disciplined people do not have heroic will power; they avoid tempting situations. This podcast is heavily based upon the instructive book, Atomic Habits by James Clear. “Habit-stacking” is a phrase that James Clear employs. Edited and Produced by Alex Drucker Learn more at TellerFromJerusalem.com Don't forget to subscribe, like and share! Let all your friends know they too can have a new favorite podcast. © 2021 Media Education Trust llc

2459

Spies

Jun 16, 2021

23:16

Teller From Jerusalem: The Birth of Israel Series Episode 19 For those concerned for the future Jewish state, it became apparent that the first priority was to wrest the land from the brutish Ottoman regime. This would entail the Aaronsohn spy ring supplying information to Allenby’s Egyptian Expeditionary Force, Dr. Chaim Weizmann developing a method to create acetone by fermenting chestnuts, and British determination that poor Jews fleeing persecution in Russia should not settle on their shores. Edited and Produced by Alex Drucker Learn more at TellerFromJerusalem.com Don't forget to subscribe, like and share! Let all your friends know they too can have a new favorite podcast. © 2021 Media Education Trust llc

2460

Dr Weizmann… it’s a boy!

Jun 23, 2021

16:04

TFJ: The Birth of Israel: Episode 21 The issuance of the Balfour Declaration required a number of factors, several key players and significant Divine Intervention. The declaration electrified Jews the world over. Edited and Produced by Alex Drucker Learn more at TellerFromJerusalem.com Don't forget to subscribe, like and share! Let all your friends know they too can have a new favorite podcast. © 2021 Media Education Trust llc

2461

Speaking from Agenda, not from Knowledge

Jul 7, 2021

18:20

TFJ: Series 1 Episode 22: The Birth of Israel Follow me on a journey from Elihu Yale and the school that bears his name to co-ed bathrooms and dormitories and right the way back to the British Mandate in Palestine. We will meet underdogs and authorities and question the truth of in the adage that “everyone has the right to their own opinion”. Edited and Produced by Alex Drucker Learn more at TellerFromJerusalem.com Don't forget to subscribe, like and share! Let all your friends know they too can have a new favorite podcast. © 2021 Media Education Trust llc

2462

Interview With Special Guest Dr. David Pelcovitz

Jul 14, 2021

20:48

TFJ: Series 1 Episode 23: Character Workshop With Special Guest Dr. David Pelcovitz Dr Pelcovitz is a universally renowned psychologist, famed for his uncanny ability to offer advice that is always useful, unimpeachable and heavily supported by statistics. No matter what the problem, Dr. Pelcovitz, holder of the Straus Chair of psychology at Yeshiva University, is the go to. TFJ could not be more blessed than to bring our listeners some trenchant pearls from the expert who knows best how to embrace a life of character and convey this message and direction to youngsters. Edited and Produced by Alex Drucker Learn more at TellerFromJerusalem.com Don't forget to subscribe, like and share! Let all your friends know they too can have a new favorite podcast. © 2021 Media Education Trust llc

2463

Napoleon Convened the Sanhedrin and Destroyed Jewish National Hope

Jul 21, 2021

23:51

TFJ: Series 1 Episode 24: Special Episode: The Birth of Israel After the French Revolution there was a sense that the quest for liberty, egalitarianism and brotherhood were attainable, just like after the American revolution there was a sense that the pursuit of happiness was an attainable goal. Borders were changing, maybe even human nature was changing. Maybe, maybe there was even hope that a Jewish state could be restored. To enlarge his empire and further secure his personal record in history, Napoleon traveled with his army to Egypt. And even though he was routed by the British in the Battle of the Nile, this did not dampen his visions of grandeur and he decided to invade Palestine. After some initial successful battles, basing himself on a sense of overconfidence and being undefeatable, he granted the Jews freedom to their own land and signed his proclamation from his headquarters in Jerusalem that he had not yet captured and never would. He gave the Jews hope for their homeland, and then dashed it when it turned out to be a promise that he could never deliver. His second blow was even more devastating: in 1791 France declared all men to be equal, even Jews. Napoleon and the French people, then had second thoughts. They had given the Jews equal rights too cheaply. For the Jews to be awarded the status of equality they would have to swear that they were Frenchman with loyalties exclusively to fellow Frenchmen, not fellow Jews, with no national aspirations for the Land of Israel. This affirmation was to be sanctioned by the Sanhedrin which had been defunct for 13 centuries. Any observer viewing matters in 1807 would have concluded that the idea of Jews returning to the Land of Israel was over for good. History had the last laugh. This episode is dedicated in memory of Yocheved Orbach by her family. Edited and Produced by Alex Drucker Learn more at TellerFromJerusalem.com Don't forget to subscribe, like and share! Let all your friends know they too can have a new favorite podcast. © 2021 Media Education Trust llc

2464

The First High Commissioner in Palestine Made a Huge Mistake

Aug 4, 2021

16:36

TFJ: Series 1: Episode 27: The Birth of Israel Herbert Samuel, who was sympathetic to the Zionists, and had advocated for the Balfour the Declaration, appointed Hajj Amin al-Husseini as Mufti of Jerusalem, affording power to a man who would use every ability at his disposal to murder Jews. Edited and Produced by Alex Drucker Learn more at TellerFromJerusalem.com Don't forget to subscribe, like and share! Let all your friends know they too can have a new favorite podcast. © 2021 Media Education Trust llc

2465

With Special Guest Rabbi Joseph Telushkin

Aug 11, 2021

22:31

TFJ: Series 1 Episode 28: Character Workshop Teller From Jerusalem is very pleased to invite famous lecturer and New York Times best-selling author, Rabbi Joseph Telushkin on to the podcast to discuss his forthcoming book about Moral Imagination. As Rabbi Telushkin clarifies, over the past hundred years mankind has made incredible advances in science, medicine, and technology, but ways of helping our fellow man have not kept pace. The breakthroughs in science, technology and medicine were a consequence of groups getting together and applying their imagination to solve problems. There is ample room to marshal the very same ingenuity to benefit others, but we are so focused on just solving the immediate problem that we do not consider the underlying issues that needs to be rectified. In his inimitably inspiring style, Rabbi Joseph Telushkin provides some beneficial and memorable examples of how to utilize our God-given imagination to benefit our family, and neighbors – indeed anyone we encounter. Edited and Produced by Alex Drucker Learn more at TellerFromJerusalem.com Don't forget to subscribe, like and share! Let all your friends know they too can have a new favorite podcast. © 2021 Media Education Trust llc

2466

TFJ Derives a Lesson from the Birth of Israel Regarding Opportunities Lost

Aug 18, 2021

16:40

TFJ: Series 1 Episode 29: The Birth of Israel Prime Minister David Lloyd George said that had the Jews taken advantage of the opportunity they had in 1917 with the issuance of the Balfour Declaration and become a majority in Palestine, then it would have become a Jewish commonwealth. What are we to learn when an individual and a nation err? A Jewish legion was formed in the British Army in WW I commanded by Joseph Trumpeldor. Edited and Produced by Alex Drucker Learn more at TellerFromJerusalem.com Don't forget to subscribe, like and share! Let all your friends know they too can have a new favorite podcast. © 2021 Media Education Trust llc

2467

1929 was a Year of Severe Unrest in Palestine

Aug 25, 2021

11:01

TFJ: Series 1: Episode 30: The Birth of Israel Arab mobs were riled up to commit wanton mass murder over false rumors that were fabricated for this exact purpose. Edited and Produced by Alex Drucker Learn more at TellerFromJerusalem.com Don't forget to subscribe, like and share! Let all your friends know they too can have a new favorite podcast. © 2021 Media Education Trust llc

2468

The Farhoud and the Termination of the Oldest Jewish Community

Oct 6, 2021

19:37

Teller from Jerusalem Series 1: Episode 31 The rise of a pro-German government threatened the Jews of Iraq who learned in 1941 that antisemitism was not just confined to just their European brothers and sisters. The situation was exploited by Muslim leaders who made it very clear to Iraq’s Jewish community that was so integral in creating Iraqi culture, that they had no present or future in a land where they had lived for 2500 years. Edited and Produced by Alex Drucker Learn more at TellerFromJerusalem.com Don't forget to subscribe, like and share! Let all your friends know they too can have a new favorite podcast. © 2021 Media Education Trust llc

2469

World Peace is Contingent on not Making Cartoons of Mohammed

Oct 13, 2021

16:14

TFJ: Series 1 Episode 32 Islam has a strong tradition of aniconism. The entire world, and Europe in particular, learned this the hard way between 2006- 2015. Learn more at TellerFromJerusalem.com Don't forget to subscribe, like and share! Let all your friends know they too can have a new favorite podcast. Copyright 2021 Media Education Trust llc

2470

At a Time that Every Jew in Europe faced Certain Death, the British Refused Entrance into Palestine

Nov 17, 2021

24:56

TFJ Series 1 Episode 37 - The Birth of Israel When the British refused to allow 10,000 Jewish children to escape Europe and come to Palestine, it could not be that that they did not understand that barring their entry meant subjecting them to their annihilation. Images from Kristallnacht had been broadcast across worldwide media. And still Britain issued the White Paper agreeing to all of the Arab demands meaning that there would be no haven in Palestine for Jews fleeing for their lives and that the home for the Jews promised in the Balfour Declaration could not be realized. TFJ examines the plight of three doomed ships from this period which vividly highlight that Jews had nowhere in the world to escape to and the establishment of a Jewish state was a matter of life and death. As the British were unconcerned about this reality, Palestinian Jewry, most notably the Haganah, the precursor of the Israel Defence Forces, worked to smuggle in what the British deemed illegal immigrants. If they were caught, the British, ironically, like the Nazis, placed them in camps behind barbed wire. Audio Credit: The Doomed Voyage of the St Louis Documentary, History Channel Learn more at TellerFromJerusalem.com Don't forget to subscribe, like and share! Let all your friends know they too can have a new favorite podcast. © 2021 Media Education Trust llc

2471

Be Heartless and Blame it on National Security

Nov 24, 2021

20:33

TFJ Series 1: Episode 38: The Birth of Israel Just as the British excused their heartless behavior by offering an excuse that no one believed, that spies might have infiltrated among the refugees and then would commit espionage against His Majesty’s Government; the United States State department, with the fullest cooperation of President Roosevelt shamelessly employed the same lame and false excuse that spies could be among the Jewish refugees seeking sanctuary and therefore they posed a risk to national security and must be turned away. The State department and FDR were determined to even violate the law to see to it that Jews did not escape to America. United States policy was so blatant that it even prompted Hitler to comment, “By what right did the US have to condemn German policy when America would not accept what Germany is disposing of.” Edited and Produced by Alex Drucker Learn more at TellerFromJerusalem.com Don't forget to subscribe, like and share! Let all your friends know they too can have a new favorite podcast. © 2021 Media Education Trust llc

2472

Interview with Former MK Dov Lipman

Dec 1, 2021

16:09

TFJ:Series 1: Episode 39 In these fraught times we are honored to be joined by such an prestigous and influential guest. Former member of Knesset (Israel’s parliament) Rabbi Dov Lipman joins Teller From Jerusalem to share the work that he is doing to enable those from abroad get into the often sealed borders of Israel due to Covid 19. In the course of the interview, he shares a heartwarming contemporary tale and all of his passion regarding the privilege it is to live in the Jewish homeland. You can learn more about Rabbi Lipman's important organization improving the lives of immigrants in Israel at Yad L'Olim. Edited and Produced by Alex Drucker Learn more at TellerFromJerusalem.com Don't forget to subscribe, like and share! Let all your friends know they too can have a new favorite podcast. © 2021 Media Education Trust llc

2473

Reactions in Palestine and in Poland

Dec 8, 2021

20:58

TFJ: Series 1 Episode 40: The Birth of Israel The very week that the British rounded up 2700 suspected Jewish underground members, the Kielce pogrom broke out in Poland. Despite the millions and millions murdered and maimed during the Holocaust, over a year after World War II had come to its completion, a medieval blood libel was unleashed upon scores of innocent Jewish survivors from the death camps in Kielce, Poland. TFJ interviews 95 year-old Mr. Josef Levkovich the capturer of Amon Göth the commandant of Plaszow (Schindler’s List) who arrived with a tank and security personnel preventing the rioters from continuing their bloodbath upon every remaining Jew in the region. Edited and Produced by Alex Drucker Learn more at TellerFromJerusalem.com Don't forget to subscribe, like and share! Let all your friends know they too can have a new favorite podcast. © 2021 Media Education Trust llc

2474

The Underground Jewish Military in Palestine Unite to Fight the British blockade on Jewish Immigration

Dec 15, 2021

21:31

TFJ: Series 1 Episode 40: The Birth of Israel With fear that Rommel’s conquest of Africa may bring the German Army to Palestine, the Hagana, the prelude to the Israel Defense Forces, created an elite strike force called the Palmach. Menachem Begin assumes the leadership of the Irgun underground militia and becomes the most Wanted Man by the British in Palestine. In order to terminate the White Paper’s restriction on Jewish immigration to Palestine, all three Jewish military forces in Israel unite to fight the British. Their efforts cause enormous interruption, aggravation and expense to the British and they retaliate with an operation that arrests 2700 Jews, many of them Zionist leaders, impound weapons and incriminating documents. Edited and Produced by Alex Drucker Learn more at TellerFromJerusalem.com Don't forget to subscribe, like and share! Let all your friends know they too can have a new favorite podcast. © 2021 Media Education Trust llc

2475

EXODUS-1947: The Ship, the Book, the Movie, the Reality

Feb 2, 2022

27:36

TFJ: Special Episode! The Haganah launched a floating underground railroad to bring immigrants into Israel after the conclusion of WW II. The British enforced their White Paper which forbade Jewish immigration to Palestine, so Holocaust survivors who were caught trying to run the blockade were incarcerated under cruel conditions in Cyprus. In a daring move, the Haganah retrofitted an old steam liner packing it with over 5000 Jews that were languishing in DP camps and sailed to Israel in the summer of 1947. His Majesty’s Navy attacked the boat, renamed the Exodus, killing and wounding passengers. The survivors were not sent to nearby Cyprus, but to the belly of the beast they had just barely escaped, Germany. The harshness and the heartlessness of the British was a media headline causing sympathy for the Zionist cause and would ultimately be an inspiration to Soviet Jewry. Edited and Produced by Alex Drucker Learn more at TellerFromJerusalem.com Don't forget to subscribe, like and share! Let all your friends know they too can have a new favorite podcast. © 2022 Media Education Trust llc

2476

How Did the British Cope With the Arab Revolt of 1936-39 and The Evian Conference

Mar 9, 2022

18:53

TFJ Series 2: Episode 2 The Arab revolt resulted in widespread violence across the land aimed at both Jewish and British targets. British officer and Christian Zionist, Orde Wingate trained Hagana fighters how to defend themselves. These troops assisted the British in quelling the Arab Revolt. These very same troops instructed by the British would become members of a Jewish revolt against the British less than ten years later. As the world was shocked by the atrocities performed against the Jews featured in the news after the Anschluss in March 1938, there was pressure in Washington to make a humanitarian effort on behalf of the refugees. America announced the Evian Conference to take place in July 1938 at Lake Geneva composed of 32 countries to alleviate the refugee crises. The conference was a total farce as no country, with the exception of the Dominican Republic, was prepared to open their borders and assist the refugees. This sent a clear message to Hitler that he would do whatever he wished and the suffering of millions of humans in Europe did not interest the world. Learn more at TellerFromJerusalem.com Don't forget to subscribe, like and share! Let all your friends know they too can have a new favorite podcast. © 2022 Media Education Trust llc

2477

Palestinians Don’t Negotiate

Mar 23, 2022

20:50

TFJ Series 2: Episode 3 The British convened conferences to quell the Arab revolt and seek a lasting solution between the Arabs and the Jews. But unless the Arabs received everything they demanded, they were unwilling to negotiate. This created a pattern that was still being followed over sixty years later to the frustration of President Bill Clinton. Because of Palestinian violence and fear that Arab dissatisfaction would have detrimental consequences upon the British empire, the British implemented a policy of appeasement with the Arabs resulting in the White Paper of 1939, which was a sellout of British promises, and locked Palestine’s door to European Jewry who so desperately needed to escape the claws of the Nazis. Edited and Produced by Alex Drucker Learn more at TellerFromJerusalem.com Don't forget to subscribe, like and share! Let all your friends know they too can have a new favorite podcast. © 2022 Media Education Trust llc

2478

How to Productively Criticise

Apr 6, 2022

17:47

If you care for your fellow person you will wish to correct them when they are erring. This is not just the domain of parents, but of any loving and considerate individual – yet a challenge in a society deeply entrenched in the belief of “mind your own business.” Criticism will only work if it is properly dispensed and TFJ takes a look at effective methodology. Edited and Produced by Alex Drucker Learn more at TellerFromJerusalem.com Don't forget to subscribe, like and share! Let all your friends know they too can have a new favorite podcast. © 2022 Media Education Trust llc

2479

The UN Confirms Statehood, Preparations for War Begin

May 4, 2022

24:19

TFJ: The Birth of Israel Series 2 Episode 5 The Partition Plan which would have enabled the creation of a Jewish State was not looking promising. The American State Department was adamantly opposed, dampening President Truman’s support. The Soviet’s were in favor of partition, which presented a rare opportunity as with the Soviets came their satellite countries. It would take Dr. Chaim Weizmann with all of his wisdom and charm to convince President Truman to vote for partition and put the United States’ weight behind it. After the motion for Jewish statehood passed in the UN, there was rejoicing in Israel and in Jewish communities throughout the world. The Arab reaction was a wave of lethal violence. The Yishuv began making hasty preparations for war. The Etzion Block in the Hebron hills south of Jerusalem was besieged by Arab guerrillas. A relief column of 35 of Hebrew University’s brightest students never made it to their comrades and were killed and mutilated by Khader el Husseini’s soldiers. Edited and Produced by Alex Drucker Learn more at TellerFromJerusalem.com Don't forget to subscribe, like and share! Let all your friends know they too can have a new favorite podcast. © 2022 Media Education Trust llc

2480

The State Department was Compelling Truman not to Recognize Israel, Someone Needed to get to the President.

May 18, 2022

18:49

TFJ: The Birth of Israel Series 2: Episode 6 The Relief Column sent to the Etzion Block were buried in a hasty, shallow grave. When Israel liberated the Etzion area in the Six Day War the remains were brought to Jerusalem and miraculously identified. As the first stage of the War of Independence was not going well for Israel, there was fear that the United States would renege on its commitment to recognize the Jewish state upon the British withdrawal in May 1948. Harry Truman was not interested in listening to anyone regarding the Palestine question, until his old friend Eddie Jacobson opened up the door for Chaim Weizmann to speak with the president. Edited and Produced by Alex Drucker Learn more at TellerFromJerusalem.com Don't forget to subscribe, like and share! Let all your friends know they too can have a new favorite podcast. © 2022 Media Education Trust llc

2481

How, And How Not, to Criticize.

Jun 1, 2022

20:46

TFJ: Season 2: Episode 7: Character Workshop Comparing to others and dealing with the past are no nos. Harsh words cannot be retracted, and even if the offender is forgiven, the offended party will not forget what was said. When you offer an explanation with criticism, it is often not viewed as an attack. Learn how to use the "Power of the Preface" which enables one to say nearly anything and receive a positive response, if it is framed correctly. Edited and Produced by Alex Drucker Learn more at TellerFromJerusalem.com Don't forget to subscribe, like and share! Let all your friends know they too can have a new favorite podcast. © 2022 Media Education Trust llc

2482

Truman’s Old Friend and Former Partner, saves the Day

Jun 15, 2022

20:49

TFJ: The Birth of Israel Series 2: Episode 8 It is unlikely that had FDR been the president that he would have recognized Israel. Truman was the first to recognize the Jewish State 11 minutes after her independence had been declared. There are two primary reasons as to why Truman contradicted his State department on this thorny issue, but there is no dispute that were it not for quick-witted and loyal Eddie Jacobson, it would not have happened. Edited and Produced by Alex Drucker Learn more at TellerFromJerusalem.com Don't forget to subscribe, like and share! Let all your friends know they too can have a new favorite podcast. © 2022 Media Education Trust llc

2483

Criticism III: When and If

Jul 13, 2022

22:40

TFJ Season 2: Episode 9 Character Workshop Criticizing constructively is an act of friendship and concern. You can help someone, especially if you catch the problem early on before it becomes too ingrained in the conduct of the offender to alter their behavior. But if a relationship does not exist, the critique will be rejected and resented. Several experts will be sharing their advice how to best go about offering feedback including five points from TFJ’s friend, Charlie Harary. Learn more at TellerFromJerusalem.com Don't forget to subscribe, like and share! Let all your friends know they too can have a new favorite podcast. © 2022 Media Education Trust llc

2484

Israel’s Declaration of Independence

Oct 26, 2022

23:02

Declaring independence was a daring move, for Israel knew that the very declaration was an invitation to immediate war against five organized armies. Ben Gurion understood that it was now or never. Israel’s Declaration of Independence assured that Israel would be open for Jewish immigration, and for the ingathering of the exiles. It would foster the development of the country for the benefit of all inhabitants. It would be based upon freedom, justice and peace as envisaged by the prophets of Israel. It would ensure complete equality of social, religious and political rights to all of its inhabitants. TFJ also looks at the mystery and tension regarding the name that would be awarded to the new country.

2485

Israel Struggles to Survive the First Two Weeks of her War of Independence

Nov 9, 2022

16:28

Once Israel declared her independence, she was attacked by all of her neighbors. The Hagana, which will become the Israel Defense Forces, mobilized any able-bodied man or woman and this amounted to barely 30,000. The Arabs had significant manpower and far greater firepower and air forces. The Jews had nothing comparable. Lacking defense in depth the Jews could not afford to give ground on any of their four fronts. But now that the British mandate was over, the Jews were able to import weapons that had previously been forbidden. The greatest Jewish resource was the dedication of their troops, and the talent of their leaders. If Israel was to hang on, she would have to survive the first two weeks.

2486

Gratitude (I): The Inverse Relationship between Gratitude and Expectations.

Nov 23, 2022

20:31

In TFJ’s first installment on gratitude, the correlation between gratitude and happiness is explored. Although goals are critically important, expectations are a recipe for misery. Furthermore, the less you expect the more grateful you will be, and the more you expect the less grateful you will be. Counting your blessings is not merely a phrase, but a mantra for a grateful person. It is the only way to avoid the all-too common appreciating what you have, only when it is taken away.

2487

David vs Goliath: the Story of Ron Feller and Bernadotte’s posturing before the first cease-fire

Dec 7, 2022

16:14

At the beginning of the War of Independence Israel was vastly outnumbered and did not had sufficient weapons to defend herself. In those initial weeks before weapons began to arrive, primarily form Czechoslovakia, it was only the daring and ingenuity of lone Israeli soldiers coupled with industrial helpings of Divine Providence that enabled Israel to hold on. Ron Feller is one such hero who single-handedly took on and defeated an entire Egyptian mechanized platoon. Swedish diplomat Count Folk Bernadotte was chosen to be the United Nations Security Council mediator in Israel’s War of Independence. Bernadotte labored to turn the cease-fire into a binding peace treaty which he figured would earn him a Nobel Peace Prize. It certainly earned him disdain.

2488

Israel Fights for her Life

Dec 21, 2022

17:08

Newly declared prime minister David Ben Gurion said that if Israel can hold out for the first two weeks of battle (in the War for Independence) than “we will win.” Those first two weeks proved to be the bloodiest of all, but with her back against the wall, Israel prevailed in repelling attacks, enlarging its borders and freeing all but the Old City of Jerusalem which had been under siege.

2489

Introducing: History of the Teshuva Movement

Dec 13, 2020

8:22

Series Sponsored by: The Rothenberg Law Firm. The Injury Lawyers. With Offices in New York City, Philadelphia, Cherry Hill, NJ, Hackensack, NJ and Lakewood, NJ. For more information go to: InjuryLawyer.com or call Toll Free 1- 866-241-8248 Ohr Somayach is proud to announce a new series on the Ohr Somayach Podcast Network: “The History of the Baal Teshuva Movement” as told by Rabbi Nota Schiller, Founder and Rosh HaYeshiva of Ohr Somayach. From the Brooklyn streets of Brownsville and East Flatbush in the 1940’s, a 10 year old public school boy immersed in stickball, basketball and with dreams of becoming a shortstop for his beloved Brooklyn Dodgers, enters a fledgling yeshiva katana eager for new students. While his generation is leaving Orthodoxy in droves, his loving rebbeim ignite a spark within him that grows in intensity as he progresses in his learning at Yeshivas Chaim Berlin, under the tutelage of HaRav Hutner and in Ner Yisroel Yeshiva under his rebbe, Rav Yaacov Weinberg. After his marriage, the young Rabbi Nota Schiller, moves to Eretz Yisroel to continue his learning in Rav Mordechai Elefant’s Itri Yeshiva in Jerusalem. After a “chance” meeting with two secular, very bright young brothers (one a student at Harvard the other at Columbia), who are in Israel for a year on a secular Zionist study program, he and his chavrusah, Rabbi Noach Weinberg, make a decision that will change the Jewish World. They’ll start a yeshiva for young Jewish men with limited or no background in traditional Jewish learning. Despite a promising start and the strong encouragement of the Poseik Hador, Rav Yosef Elyashiv, they suffer a number of financial setbacks from a skeptical Orthodox Jewish World, which has almost given up hope of a revival of Halachic Jewry and they’re forced to close. But, after a few years of indefatigable fundraising efforts, they manage to convince a few visionary philanthropists to share their dream and initially fund their enterprise. With just a handful of eager students and a passionate and stellar rabbinic staff they launch what will become the forefather of the Baal Teshuvah Movement that will sweep the Jewish World and change it forever. The Ohr Somayach Podcast featuring some of the most experienced personalities in Jewish outreach today, from Ohr Somayach, Jerusalem. Yeshivas Ohr Somayach located in the heart of Jerusalem, is an educational institution for young Jewish English-speaking men. We have a range of classes and programs designed for the intellectually curious and academically inclined - for those with no background in Jewish learning to those who are proficient in Gemara and other original source material. To find the perfect program for you, please visit our website https://ohr.edu/study in israel or call our placement specialist at 1-254-981-0133 today! (Production by Zevi Kaufman @CedarMediaStudios Podcasting) For questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected]

2490

History of the Teshuva Movement: Beginnings & Influences

Dec 13, 2020

35:44

INTRODUCING: Close to a half a century of one glatt kosher ruminant’s ruminative chewing his cud of reminiscences. Trying to grind down, re-digest rather much. Revisiting Ohr Somayach’s primal space in the history and mystery of it all. “The Teshuva Movement” Rabbi Shlomo Simon, a member of the Hanhala of Ohr Somayach, is one of the interviewers and is responsible for the creation of this podcast series. Episode 1:Beginnings & Influences Oilam HaTorah,Rav Yaakov Weinberg, R' Freifeld, Teaching English Literature, Teaching in Canada, Rav Hutner, Going to Eretz Yisrael, Lashon Hakodesh, Blumenfeld Brothers on Young Judea Reb Noach Weinberg Head of Bank Leumi fundraising and more… Series Sponsored by: The Rothenberg Law Firm. The Injury Lawyers. With Offices in New York City, Philadelphia, Cherry Hill, NJ, Hackensack, NJ and Lakewood, NJ. For more information go to: InjuryLawyer.com or call Toll Free 1- 866-241-8248 Yeshivas Ohr Somayach located in the heart of Jerusalem, is an educational institution for young Jewish English-speaking men. We have a range of classes and programs designed for the intellectually curious and academically inclined - for those with no background in Jewish learning to those who are proficient in Gemara and other original source material. To find the perfect program for you, please visit our website https://ohr.edu/study in israel or call our placement specialist at 1-254-981-0133 today! (Production by Zevi Kaufman @CedarMediaStudios Podcasting) For questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected]

2491

Early Influences: Rav Yitzchak Hutner זצ״ל

Dec 25, 2020

28:05

Series Sponsored by: The Rothenberg Law Firm. The Injury Lawyers. With Offices in New York City, Philadelphia, Cherry Hill, NJ, Hackensack, NJ and Lakewood, NJ. For more information go to: InjuryLawyer.com or call Toll Free 1- 866-241-8248 Yeshivas Ohr Somayach located in the heart of Jerusalem, is an educational institution for young Jewish English-speaking men. We have a range of classes and programs designed for the intellectually curious and academically inclined - for those with no background in Jewish learning to those who are proficient in Gemara and other original source material. To find the perfect program for you, please visit our website https://ohr.edu/study in israel or call our placement specialist at 1-254-981-0133 today! (Production by Zevi Kaufman @CedarMediaStudios Podcasting) For questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected]

2492

"A Velvet Lined Galus"

Jan 1, 2021

1:02:55

In this episode, Rav Schiller discusses the first attempts at starting a Baal Teshuva Yeshiva and the initial fundraising efforts. Series Sponsored by: The Rothenberg Law Firm. The Injury Lawyers. With Offices in New York City, Philadelphia, Cherry Hill, NJ, Hackensack, NJ and Lakewood, NJ. For more information go to: InjuryLawyer.com or call Toll Free 1- 866-241-8248 RAV SCHILLER SHLITA AND RAV WEINBACH זצ״ל BY RAV ELYASHIV זצ״ל MICHTAV BRACHA Yeshivas Ohr Somayach located in the heart of Jerusalem, is an educational institution for young Jewish English-speaking men. We have a range of classes and programs designed for the intellectually curious and academically inclined - for those with no background in Jewish learning to those who are proficient in Gemara and other original source material. To find the perfect program for you, please visit our website https://ohr.edu/study in israel or call our placement specialist at 1-254-981-0133 today! (Production by Zevi Kaufman @CedarMediaStudios Podcasting) For questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected]

2493

The Foundations of a Movement

Jan 15, 2021

48:02

In this episode, Rav Schiller continues his discussion of the early struggles and triumphs in starting a Baal Teshuva Yeshiva. Series Sponsored by: The Rothenberg Law Firm. The Injury Lawyers. With Offices in New York City, Philadelphia, Cherry Hill, NJ, Hackensack, NJ and Lakewood, NJ. For more information go to: InjuryLawyer.com or call Toll Free 1- 866-241-8248 Yeshivas Ohr Somayach located in the heart of Jerusalem, is an educational institution for young Jewish English-speaking men. We have a range of classes and programs designed for the intellectually curious and academically inclined - for those with no background in Jewish learning to those who are proficient in Gemara and other original source material. To find the perfect program for you, please visit our website https://ohr.edu/study in israel or call our placement specialist at 1-254-981-0133 today! (Production by Zevi Kaufman @CedarMediaStudios Podcasting) For questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected]

2494

The Jewish Metaphysics of Baseball

Feb 12, 2021

49:18

In honor of Rosh Chodesh Adar (& the upcoming baseball season) we present "The Jewish Metaphysics of Baseball", a presentation by the Rosh Yeshiva elaborating on the mystical properties of Americas favorite pastime. (Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6L5gSfjb s8&feature=youtu.be) (Video originally released Mar 10, 2016) Yeshivas Ohr Somayach located in the heart of Jerusalem, is an educational institution for young Jewish English-speaking men. We have a range of classes and programs designed for the intellectually curious and academically inclined - for those with no background in Jewish learning to those who are proficient in Gemara and other original source material. To find the perfect program for you, please visit our website https://ohr.edu/study in israel or call our placement specialist at 1-254-981-0133 today! (Production by Zevi Kaufman @CedarMediaStudios Podcasting) For questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] podcasts.ohr.edu

2495

The Jewish Metaphysics of Baseball: Part II - "Extra Innings"

Feb 19, 2021

32:28

In honor of Chodesh Adar (& the upcoming baseball season) we present The Jewish Metaphysics of Baseball: Part II- "Extra Innings", a presentation by the Rosh Yeshiva elaborating on the mystical properties of America's favorite pastime. (Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmaNCAwPHNYn ) Yeshivas Ohr Somayach located in the heart of Jerusalem, is an educational institution for young Jewish English-speaking men. We have a range of classes and programs designed for the intellectually curious and academically inclined - for those with no background in Jewish learning to those who are proficient in Gemara and other original source material. To find the perfect program for you, please visit our website https://ohr.edu/study in israel or call our placement specialist at 1-254-981-0133 today! (Production by Zevi Kaufman @CedarMediaStudios Podcasting) For questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] podcasts.ohr.edu

2496

An Evolution of a Jewish Birthright

Feb 24, 2021

1:28:17

In this episode, Rav Schiller discusses the broad initiatives of the fledgling Ohr Somayach and the outreach landscape of the time. Series Sponsored by: The Rothenberg Law Firm. The Injury Lawyers. With Offices in New York City, Philadelphia, Cherry Hill, NJ, Hackensack, NJ and Lakewood, NJ. For more information go to: InjuryLawyer.com or call Toll Free 1- 866-241-8248 Yeshivas Ohr Somayach located in the heart of Jerusalem, is an educational institution for young Jewish English-speaking men. We have a range of classes and programs designed for the intellectually curious and academically inclined - for those with no background in Jewish learning to those who are proficient in Gemara and other original source material. To find the perfect program for you, please visit our website https://ohr.edu/study in israel or call our placement specialist at 1-254-981-0133 today! (Production by Zevi Kaufman @CedarMediaStudios Podcasting) For questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected]

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Branching Out

Mar 10, 2021

41:27

Episode 6 “Branching Out”- In this episode the Rosh Yeshiva discusses the early outgrowths of Ohr Somayach , the branches in Monsey & Johannesburg and the Mentors Mission model. Series Sponsored by: The Rothenberg Law Firm. The Injury Lawyers. With Offices in New York City, Philadelphia, Cherry Hill, NJ, Hackensack, NJ and Lakewood, NJ. For more information go to: InjuryLawyer.com or call Toll Free 1- 866-241-8248 Yeshivas Ohr Somayach located in the heart of Jerusalem, is an educational institution for young Jewish English-speaking men. We have a range of classes and programs designed for the intellectually curious and academically inclined - for those with no background in Jewish learning to those who are proficient in Gemara and other original source material. To find the perfect program for you, please visit our website https://ohr.edu/study in israel or call our placement specialist at 1-254-981-0133 today! (Production by Zevi Kaufman @CedarMediaStudios Podcasting) For questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected]

2498

The Meeting of Minds

Mar 23, 2021

1:11:58

In this episode, the Rosh Yeshiva elaborates on the Yeshiva's core educational philosophy and that approach as exemplified by its Rabbeim. Episode 7 Series Sponsored by: The Rothenberg Law Firm. The Injury Lawyers. With Offices in New York City, Philadelphia, Cherry Hill, NJ, Hackensack, NJ and Lakewood, NJ. For more information go to: InjuryLawyer.com or call Toll Free 1- 866-241-8248 Yeshivas Ohr Somayach located in the heart of Jerusalem, is an educational institution for young Jewish English-speaking men. We have a range of classes and programs designed for the intellectually curious and academically inclined - for those with no background in Jewish learning to those who are proficient in Gemara and other original source material. To find the perfect program for you, please visit our website https://ohr.edu/study in israel or call our placement specialist at 1-254-981-0133 today! (Production by Zevi Kaufman @CedarMediaStudios Podcasting) For questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected]

2499

Suits that Suit

Mar 31, 2021

43:19

A Gut Moed! In this episode the Rosh Yeshiva Rav Schiller, highlights the connection between Jewish Outreach and the Pesach theme of Jewish Redemption. Episode 8 Series Sponsored by: The Rothenberg Law Firm. The Injury Lawyers. With Offices in New York City, Philadelphia, Cherry Hill, NJ, Hackensack, NJ and Lakewood, NJ. For more information go to: InjuryLawyer.com or call Toll Free 1- 866-241-8248 Yeshivas Ohr Somayach located in the heart of Jerusalem, is an educational institution for young Jewish English-speaking men. We have a range of classes and programs designed for the intellectually curious and academically inclined - for those with no background in Jewish learning to those who are proficient in Gemara and other original source material. To find the perfect program for you, please visit our website https://ohr.edu/study in israel or call our placement specialist at 1-254-981-0133 today! (Production by Zevi Kaufman @CedarMediaStudios Podcasting) For questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected]

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Having a "Shabbos Jew"

Apr 20, 2021

1:19:03

Episode 9 In this episode the Rosh Yeshiva shares thoughts on Zionism and early fundraising for the Yeshiva. Series Sponsored by: The Rothenberg Law Firm. The Injury Lawyers. With Offices in New York City, Philadelphia, Cherry Hill, NJ, Hackensack, NJ and Lakewood, NJ. For more information go to: InjuryLawyer.com or call Toll Free 1- 866-241-8248 Yeshivas Ohr Somayach located in the heart of Jerusalem, is an educational institution for young Jewish English-speaking men. We have a range of classes and programs designed for the intellectually curious and academically inclined - for those with no background in Jewish learning to those who are proficient in Gemara and other original source material. To find the perfect program for you, please visit our website https://ohr.edu/study in israel or call our placement specialist at 1-254-981-0133 today! (Production by Zevi Kaufman @CedarMediaStudios Podcasting) For questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected]

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