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TFJ Season 4 Episode 15 Exposing UNRWA
TFJ Season 4 Episode 15 Exposing UNRWA
Dec 4, 2024
16:10
UNRWA was originally a small agency mandated to provide basic humanitarian relief for Palestinians, including a vote for renewal every three years. Seventy-five years and four generations later, it has mushroomed to having more than 30,000 employees and an annual budget of substantially more than $1 billion, it has unjustifiably become one of the largest UN agencies. Revelations from the War in Gaza have also revealed that it has become a major resource for the Hamas terrorists with its employees assisting and participating in terrorist acts and crimes against humanity. Learn more at TellerFromJerusalem.com Don’t forget to subscribe, like and share! Let all your friends know that that they too can have a new favorite podcast. © 2024 Media Education Trust llc
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Living with Reality
Living with Reality
Dec 17, 2024
22:50
Delivered at Ora Academy, Rochester, NY 12/13/24 #Vayishlach
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TFJ Season 4 Episode 16 The Value of greeting people Cheerfully and Smiling
TFJ Season 4 Episode 16 The Value of greeting people Cheerfully and Smiling
Dec 18, 2024
23:41
TFJ takes a serous look at cheerfully greeting others and smiling. From explaining the origin of the smiley emoji to the classic, true story of how a life was saved thanks to a cheerful greeting, this podcast (as always) gives substantial background to a rarely considered matter. More significantly, it will awaken dormant and atrophied friendliness muscles which should be a part of the daily fitness of every respectful and caring human being. Learn more at TellerFromJerusalem.com Don’t forget to subscribe, like and share! Let all your friends know that that they too can have a new favorite podcast. © 2024 Media Education Trust llc
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Q&A 5785 – YGW Alumni, Balitmore
Q&A 5785 – YGW Alumni, Balitmore
Jan 1, 2025
1:12:48
Q&A with R’ Eliyahu Reingold at YGW alumni event in Baltimore, MD 12/21/24 01:11 Tuition and the number of children 20:26 Focus of Chinuch 35:26 School Rules 50:30 Israeli Army
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Q&A: Jewish State, Jewish Identity & Beauty of the Matriarchs
Q&A: Jewish State, Jewish Identity & Beauty of the Matriarchs
Jan 6, 2025
1:51:14
SUPPORT OHR SOMAYACHS ONLINE CAMPAIGN! https://cmatch.me/podcastsrb Dedication opportunities are available for shiurim & podcast episodes/series at https://ohr.edu/donate/qa Questions? Comments? [email protected] Yeshivat 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 whatsapp us at https://bit.ly/OSREGISTER or call our placement specialist at 1-254-981-0133 today! Subscribe to the Rabbi Breitowitz Q&A Podcast at https://plnk.to/rbq&a Submit questions for the Q&A with Rabbi Breitowitz https://forms.gle/VCZSK3wQJJ4fSd3Q7 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/OhrSomayach/videos 00:00 - Why do people value certain mitzvos more than others? 03:55 - Some people say that they do not engage with the state since it was founded by anti-religious people. Could they not accept that we have precedent that things of lowly origin can be elevated, for example, Dovid HaMelech? 13:45 - Could it be that the Sanhedrin was disbanded by Hashem in order that Halacha not become too cumbersome? 19:05 - Are there some foods that are less treif than others? 23:25 - Could someone who believes in the truth of Judaism believe in the elements of truth within other religions? 31:10 - Could we re-institute the Sanhedrin? 36:15 - Is someone believed to say they are Jewish? 39:14 - Is it better to struggle to keep almost all of Shabbat or keep all of Shabbat with ease? Does it make a difference that the former individual is violating Shabbat in order to visit his family? 44:35 - What is the best thing for one to learn who only has a short amount of time each day? 46:55 - How can one support the idea that wicked ideologies have an element of truth if the wicked ideologies themselves didn’t practically have a positive impact? 50:30 - What is the process that determines whether decrees remain or are absolved? 53:33 - How did wearing a Kippah or davening Maariv become accepted by Klal Yisrael? 55:15 - Does someone get reward for doing good things without belief in G-d? 01:01:14 - What is the reward for someone who neglects just one of Rambam’s 13 principles of faith? 01:03:55 - How does it work to say a bracha for an ascent of someone’s neshama? (L’Ilui Nishmas) 01:07:05 - What is the isur to pasken against Shulchan Aruch? 01:13:55 - How can a bachur balance learning and chesed? 01:15:55 - It says in the Chovos Levavos that someone who believes in chance is treated as such. Why is this so? Would it also apply to belief in a cruel G-d? 01:19:30 - The Imahot and other women in Tanach are described as beautiful. How should we understand this? 01:23:15 - What is the religious significance of the state of the world right now? 01:26:06 - How can we educate other people’s children in shul? 01:27:40 - It says the soul of Tamar’s first husband was to come down to the children of the second marriage. Did this actually take place? 01:30:05 - Does someone get reward for doing mitzvos for honour or money? 01:31:55 - How can we depict Hashem as loving and yet also punishing and exacting? Furthermore, how could He ‘desire’ to eradicate the entire Jewish people after the Sin of the Golden Calf? 01:34:50 - How can Hashem be a giver if He is infinite? You can listen to this and many other Ohr Somayach programs by downloading our app, on Apple and Google Play, ohr.edu and all major podcast platforms. Visit us @ https://ohr.edu PRODUCED BY: CEDAR MEDIA STUDIOS
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Jimmy Carter’s Mixed Legacy
Jimmy Carter’s Mixed Legacy
Jan 9, 2025
55:12
In this episode we look at Jimmy Carter’s mixed legacy. Should we be surprised by his lack of success as President and his severe defeat by Ronald Reagan? How much credit for the Peace Agreement between Israel and Egypt does he get? Is there any fundamental reason for his post Presidential behaviors? Nach Yomi: Join R' Wittenstein’s Nach Yomi on WhatsApp. We learn a perek a day five days a week, with a nine minute shiur covering the key issues. Click here to join! For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at [email protected] PRODUCED BY: CEDAR MEDIA STUDIOS
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Q&A: Leaving Gehenom, Resurrection & Gender
Q&A: Leaving Gehenom, Resurrection & Gender
Jan 17, 2025
1:41:56
Support Ohr Somayach’s Online Campaign! 🌟 Make an impact today: https://cmatch.me/podcastsrb 🎙️ Dedicate a Shiur or Podcast Series: Opportunities available at https://ohr.edu/donate/qa 💬 Got Questions, Comments, or Suggestions? We’d love to hear from you! Email us at: [email protected] 📍 About Yeshivat Ohr Somayach Located in the heart of Jerusalem, Ohr Somayach is a premier institution for young, English-speaking Jewish men. Whether you’re new to Jewish learning or already proficient in Gemara and other original sources, we offer tailored programs to meet your needs. 📚 Discover the perfect program for you: 🌐 Visit: https://ohr.edu/study in israel 📱 WhatsApp: https://bit.ly/OSREGISTER 📞 Call our placement specialist: +1-254-981-0133 🎧 Subscribe to Rabbi Breitowitz Q&A Podcast: Don’t miss out! https://plnk.to/rbq&a 📝 Submit your questions for Rabbi Breitowitz: https://forms.gle/VCZSK3wQJJ4fSd3Q7 📺 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Explore more videos here: https://www.youtube.com/c/OhrSomayach/videos Episode Highlights – Full Timestamps (1-8-25) • 00:00 - Intro • 00:40 - What is Bishul Akum? Can a Ger keep their cooking equipment after converting? • 06:20 - Is there a problem using a faucet because the water might be taken from beyond the techum? • 07:50 - Can people like Yashka ever come out of Gehinom? • 12:20 - How could Chazal institute brachos if they might lead to saying Hashem’s name in vain? • 17:05 - If I’m davening in a minyan with a different Nusach, what should I say in my personal prayer? • 18:40 - If all talents are from Hashem, why should I have self-worth? • 21:10 - Do non-Jews get resurrected? • 25:50 - What is the purpose of ‘Sheilos uTeshuvos min HaShamayim’? • 44:13 - Can business discounts count as maaser? • 47:17 - Why is Hallel a separate mitzvah and not part of tefillah? • 54:45 - Why is it logical to say there is only one creator? • 01:01:35 - Why does Hashem need Malachim? • 01:04:10 - How often should one tear Kriah at the Kotel? • 01:09:50 - How do we understand ethno-centric statements in Chazal? • 01:16:40 - Can a Ger ever lose their Jewish status? • 01:20:30 - Is there a difference in how we treat non-Jews and non-religious Jews? • 01:23:18 - How can you respond to someone who says, “I’m Reform, I don’t do that”? • 01:25:25 - How can a book from questionable moral origins, like plagiarism, have intellectual value? • 01:29:30 - When does Tinok sheNishbah apply? • 01:32:18 - What is the proper attitude towards politics and the news? • 01:36:40 - What does the Rambam mean by saying anyone can join Shevet Levi? • 01:38:40 - Where does the concept of respecting elders come from? • 01:40:40 - Why does the Torah describe Hashem as male? 💡 Find Ohr Somayach Programs Anytime, Anywhere: 📲 Download the Ohr Somayach app on Apple & Google Play, or visit us at ohr.edu. Note: Please do not watch or listen to this content on Shabbos or Jewish Holidays. 🎙️🎥 Produced by: Cedar Media Studios 🌟 Join the conversation, subscribe, and share!
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Academia & Midrashim: First Rule of Pshat
Academia & Midrashim: First Rule of Pshat
Jan 30, 2025
47:12
In this week’s episode we take a closer look at the fundamental problem most academics have when it comes to understanding Midrashim. We also start looking at the Five Basic Elements of learning Tanach. The first element is understanding the words and their meaning. Classically we start this with Rashi and the Ramban. Why do we do this? Nach Yomi: Join R' Wittenstein’s Nach Yomi on WhatsApp. We learn a perek a day five days a week, with a nine minute shiur covering the key issues. Click here to join! For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at [email protected] PRODUCED BY: CEDAR MEDIA STUDIOS
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Q&A: Jewish Entertainment, Polygamy & Making Plans
Q&A: Jewish Entertainment, Polygamy & Making Plans
Feb 2, 2025
1:37:33
Dedicated in honor of Rabbi Breitowitz & the Q&A by Dovi & Sara Nussbaum 🎙️ Dedicate a Shiur or Podcast Series: Opportunities available at https://ohr.edu/donate/qa 💬 Got Questions, Comments, or Suggestions? We’d love to hear from you! Email us at: [email protected] 📍 About Yeshivat Ohr Somayach Located in the heart of Jerusalem, Ohr Somayach is a premier institution for young, English-speaking Jewish men. Whether you’re new to Jewish learning or already proficient in Gemara and other original sources, we offer tailored programs to meet your needs. 📚 Discover the perfect program for you: 🌐 Visit: https://ohr.edu/study in israel 📱 WhatsApp: https://bit.ly/OSREGISTER 📞 Call our placement specialist: +1-254-981-0133 🎧 Subscribe to Rabbi Breitowitz Q&A Podcast: Don’t miss out! https://plnk.to/rbq&a 📝 Submit your questions for Rabbi Breitowitz: https://forms.gle/VCZSK3wQJJ4fSd3Q7 📺 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Explore more videos here: https://www.youtube.com/c/OhrSomayach/videos 💡 Find Ohr Somayach Programs Anytime, Anywhere: 📲 Download the Ohr Somayach app on Apple & Google Play, or visit us at ohr.edu (1-28-25) 00:00 - Can someone eat sushi in a non-kosher restaurant? 03:00 - Why did Hashem create Adam and Chava as adults and not children? 05:00 - What does Hashem Tzva-kot mean? 07:50 - What is a Rasha? 19:30 - In the Mesillas Yesharim it says that one should separate himself from worldly matters, however in the Torah there are commandments that depend agriculture and physical labour. Is this a contradiction? 27:53 - If someone is about to do a mitzvah and someone else does it before him, does the first party still receive a reward for the mitzvah? 30:20 - Why should Tamar have been burned? 38:52 - If slavery in Egypt was an atonement for the sin of selling Yosef, why would the tribe of Levi not be enslaved yet Yosef would? Levi was involved in the sale and Yosef was the victim. 42:30 - How can women say 100 blessings a day if she only prays once-a-day? 53:50 - What does the remembrance of Miriam signify? 56:30 - If one is eating food outside on Shabbos with seeds and a seed happens to fall on the ground what should he do? 58:00 - What is one allowed to request on Shabbos? 01:05:10 - When does one need to say Bli Neder? 01:07:00 - Can a frum person become a doctor in this day and age? 01:09:50 - The medrash says that if I do Hesed to someone who does not appreciate it, it is as if I served idols. Does this mean that I should not do Hesed? 01:11:30 - What does the Rav think about frum women making films and plays with all-female casts for entertainment? 01:16:40 - How far ahead does a Jew have to plan? 01:20:20 - Can one delete Hashem’s name from a computer screen? 01:21:40 - Why are we not allowed to marry multiple women? 01:28:10 - What is the difference between Hachnaah and Anavah? 01:31:00 - What is the protocol if a Gadol becomes senile? Note: Please do not watch or listen to this content on Shabbos or Jewish Holidays. 🎙️🎥 Produced by: Cedar Media Studios https://www.cedarmediastudios.com/ 🌟 Join, subscribe, and share!
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Growing from Our Past Mistakes (with Q&A) – Zeev HaTorah 5785
Growing from Our Past Mistakes (with Q&A) – Zeev HaTorah 5785
Feb 9, 2025
44:08
#Israel Trip 2025 13:37 Downtime 16:31 Incentives to get up for Shachris 20:21 “Ben Yeshiva” 21:53 Staying Inspired 24:15 Doing what’s right even when you don’t feel like it 27:38 Smoking, Drinking, and Smartphones 29:53 WhatsApp 31:56 Age for dating and marriage 35:38 Will dating earlier make people more mature 37:54 “Babying” your kids… Continue reading Growing from Our Past Mistakes (with Q&A) – Zeev HaTorah 5785
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Admitting to the Truth (with Q&A) – Shalavim 5785
Admitting to the Truth (with Q&A) – Shalavim 5785
Feb 13, 2025
58:28
#Israel Trip 2025 25:53 Growing Standard of Living 34:03 Sacrificing your own avodah for the Klal 39:32 Should yeshiva bochrim learn more halacha in preparation for going to work 43:49 The Challenges on Learning Science 47:25 Going to the Army 50:39 Being connected to the tzaros of Klal Yisroel 54:53 Focus on Growing
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Finding Your Path - Mesilas Yesharim Part 78
Finding Your Path - Mesilas Yesharim Part 78
Jun 17, 2026
22:25
In 1972, Rabbi Yaakov Asher Sinclair opened SARM Studios the first 24-track recording studio in Europe where Queen mixed "Bohemian Rhapsody". His music publishing company, Druidcrest Music published the music for The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1973) and as a record producer, he co-produced the quadruple-platinum debut album by American band "Foreigner" (1976). American Top ten singles from this album included, "Feels Like The First Time", "Cold as Ice" and "Long, Long Way from Home". Other production work included "The Enid – In the Region of the Summer Stars", "The Curves", and "Nutz" as well as singles based on The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy with Douglas Adams and Richard O'Brien. Other artists who used SARM included: ABC, Alison Moyet, Art of Noise, Brian May, The Buggles, The Clash, Dina Carroll, Dollar, Flintlock, Frankie Goes To Hollywood, Grace Jones, It Bites, Malcolm McLaren, Nik Kershaw, Propaganda, Rush, Rik Mayall, Stephen Duffy, and Yes. In 1987, he settled in Jerusalem to immerse himself in the study of Torah. His two Torah books The Color of Heaven, on the weekly Torah portion, and Seasons of the Moon met with great critical acclaim. Seasons of the Moon, a unique fine-art black-and-white photography book combining poetry and Torah essays, has now sold out and is much sought as a collector's item fetching up to $250 for a mint copy. He is much in demand as an inspirational speaker both in Israel, Great Britain and the United States. He was Plenary Keynote Speaker at the Agudas Yisrael Convention, and Keynote Speaker at Project Inspire in 2018. Rabbi Sinclair lectures in Talmud and Jewish Philosophy at Ohr Somayach/Tannenbaum College of Judaic studies in Jerusalem and is a senior staff writer of the Torah internet publications Ohrnet and Torah Weekly. His articles have been published in The Jewish Observer, American Jewish Spirit, AJOP Newsletter, Zurich's Die Jüdische Zeitung, South African Jewish Report and many others. A 'miracle story' with a twist Rabbi Sinclair was born in London, and lives with his family in Jerusalem. He was educated at St. Anthony's Preparatory School in Hampstead, Clifton College, and Bristol University. A Project Of Ohr.Edu Questions? Comments? We'd Love To Hear From You At: [email protected] https://podcasts.ohr.edu/
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Sense Of "Self"
Sense Of "Self"
Jun 4, 2026
36:56
The difference between a healthy sense of sense and being a "pushover".
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R Menashe of Iliya, the Process of Learning, and His Travels
R Menashe of Iliya, the Process of Learning, and His Travels
Jun 11, 2026
28:04
In this week's episode we discuss the issue of what does it mean being part of the process in terms of explaining Torah and psak. How do we understand R Menashe of Iliya's proposing ideas different from the classics? We also examine a very important statement of R Menashe of Iliya in his last work, Shekel HaKodesh, about his custom of travel. Can we combine this with his first pamphlet, Pesher Davar? Does the statement sound in character for him? Or was it something he learnt later in life? You can now help Rabbi Wittenstien create new and original content via our non profit 'The Jewish History and Tanach Foundation'. Your support and partnership is greatly appreciated. Zelle : [email protected] Credit Card : https://thechesedfund.com/thejewishhistoryandtanachfoundation/support-r-wittenstein-s-tanach-and-jewish-history-project The Jewish History and Tanach Foundation is a registered 501-3c. EIN : 33-485 5627 Donor's Fund account number: 2642025 Nach Yomi: Join R' Wittenstein's Nach Yomi on WhatsApp. We learn a perek a day five days a week, with a nine minute shiur covering the key issues. Click here to join! For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at [email protected] PRODUCED BY: CEDAR MEDIA STUDIOS
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A Deeper Understanding of Pesher Davar
A Deeper Understanding of Pesher Davar
Jun 4, 2026
53:06
In this week's episode, we have a deeper discussion of why the proposal that R Menashe of Iliya was trying to create something similar to the Aguda of the 1920's is deeply flawed. We examine the very basic differences between the two time periods, and how this affects how we understand what his idea really was. We similarly look at how the basic pattern of R Menashe life and how he travelled a lot played a part in his ideas. We also discuss the phenomenon of political parties and how the contemporary system has amplified the basic flaw of political parties. This week's episode is sponsored by Binyomin and Orli Cohenbash in honor of my daughter Racheli's wedding to Ari Sherman You can now help Rabbi Wittenstien create new and original content via our non profit 'The Jewish History and Tanach Foundation'. Your support and partnership is greatly appreciated. Zelle : [email protected] Credit Card : https://thechesedfund.com/thejewishhistoryandtanachfoundation/support-r-wittenstein-s-tanach-and-jewish-history-project The Jewish History and Tanach Foundation is a registered 501-3c. EIN : 33-485 5627 Donor's Fund account number: 2642025 Nach Yomi: Join R' Wittenstein's Nach Yomi on WhatsApp. We learn a perek a day five days a week, with a nine minute shiur covering the key issues. Click here to join! For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at [email protected] PRODUCED BY: CEDAR MEDIA STUDIOS
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How to Daven - Kedusha (Series Part 5)
How to Daven - Kedusha (Series Part 5)
Jun 13, 2026
36:05
Having received his Ph.D. in mathematical logic at Brandeis University, Rabbi Dr. Dovid Gottlieb went on to become Professor of Philosophy at Johns Hopkins University. Today he is a senior faculty member at Ohr Somayach in Jerusalem. An accomplished author and lecturer, Rabbi Gottlieb has electrified audiences with his stimulating and energetic presentations on ethical and philosophical issues. In Jewish Philosophy with Rabbi Dr. Gottlieb, we are invited to explore the most fascinating and elemental concepts of Jewish Philosophy. https://podcasts.ohr.edu/ [email protected]
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Q&A – Valley Kollel
Q&A – Valley Kollel
Jul 2, 2025
44:27
At 6/2025 at the Valley Village Community Kollel, LA 00:14 When something is “missing” in my Yiddishkeit 09:33 Is there something wrong with living an opulent lifestyle? 19:18 Giving children a smartphone 26:10 Summer Camp and Friends 28:55 Starting a new shul in a community 33:15 The War with Iran, Moshiach, and trusting in… Continue reading Q&A – Valley Kollel
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The History of Shiva Aser B’Tamuz
The History of Shiva Aser B’Tamuz
Jul 11, 2025
34:51
🎙️ Dedicate a Shiur or Podcast Series: Opportunities available at https://ohr.edu/donate/qa 💬 Got Questions, Comments, or Suggestions? We’d love to hear from you! Email us at: [email protected] 📍 About Yeshivat Ohr Somayach Located in the heart of Jerusalem, Ohr Somayach is a premier institution for young, English-speaking Jewish men. Whether you’re new to Jewish learning or already proficient in Gemara and other original sources, we offer tailored programs to meet your needs. 📚 Discover the perfect program for you: 🌐 Visit: https://ohr.edu/study in israel 📞 Call our placement specialist: +972 52-312-5921
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Q&A: Gehenom, Non-Jews & Litvaks
Q&A: Gehenom, Non-Jews & Litvaks
Jul 21, 2025
1:23:26
Episode generously dedicated by Anonymous lrefuah shelaima דנה דניאלה בת סוניה and for the safety of Eretz Yisroel and Jewish People everywhere. 🎙️ Dedicate a Shiur or Podcast Series: Opportunities available at https://ohr.edu/donate/qa 💬 Got Questions, Comments, or Suggestions? We’d love to hear from you! Email us at: [email protected] 📍 About Yeshivat Ohr Somayach Located in the heart of Jerusalem, Ohr Somayach is a premier institution for young, English-speaking Jewish men. Whether you’re new to Jewish learning or already proficient in Gemara and other original sources, we offer tailored programs to meet your needs. 📚 Discover the perfect program for you: 🌐 Visit: https://ohr.edu/study in israel 📞 Call our placement specialist: +972 52-312-5921 0:00 Explanation of pardes 2:35 is there a halachic basis for tucking out tzitzit as being gaivadic 4:50 what is gehenom like, does saying Kaddish do anything for a neshama that’s already in olam haba 15:45 who is qualified to receive nevuah, are gerim eligible 21:45 what Torah laws are assur for goyim to keep, are they allowed to enforce halachic observance on Jews 30:00 since limud Torah is so excluded, why are women excluded and why are there discrepancies in learning talent 40:00 what criteria did Hashem use for selecting Bilam and Moshe 45:50 how do kiruv leaders of Jewish co-ed camps best maintain their shomer einayim and kedusha onsite 56:20 can you explain the vilna gon in saying that Torah will strengthen midot 1:00:40 why did Rav Ovadia matir heter mechira given that it is assur for non-Jews to own land in Eretz Yisrael 1:04:25 can you explain the recent daf yomi gemera instructing the right way to learn Torah 1:10:00 may Benei Torah maintain close friendships with non-Jews, does the sin of intermarriage apply to non-Jews 1:13:50 advice for Baal tshuvas struggling in conformity within the litvish system 1:18:40 is there anything going on today like a student initiative in Harvard 40 years ago in which married frum couples invited non religious students to their Shabbat meals 1:20:35 what’s the Halacha if a Jew is forced to do avodah Zara and he does so without kavanah (7-9-25) PRODUCED BY: CEDAR MEDIA STUDIOS
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Kinnah 21- Arzei Levanon – The Chevron Yeshiva and the Chevron Massacre
Kinnah 21- Arzei Levanon – The Chevron Yeshiva and the Chevron Massacre
Aug 3, 2025
1:09:10
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Q&A – Yeshivas Mir Summer Camp (5785)
Q&A – Yeshivas Mir Summer Camp (5785)
Aug 17, 2025
1:07:40
00:46 Answering Controversial Questions in Public 03:07 Why is the Yeshiva World Still Speaking Yiddish 06:03 Serving Hashem if Hashem has no Feelings 09:42 Getting Inspiration from Non-Jewish Influences 12:40 Focusing Only on the Positive 16:52 The Israeli Army 27:33 Burkas 33:04 Eilu V’Eilu 35:49 Personal Responsibility or Hashgacha Pratis 39:40 Getting Ready for… Continue reading Q&A – Yeshivas Mir Summer Camp (5785)
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The Rambam vs Kabbalah (Shoftim)
The Rambam vs Kabbalah (Shoftim)
Aug 29, 2025
44:00
Did the Rambam really not "hold of" Kabbalah and the danger of learning torah without a mesorah.
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Eretz Yisroel 05 – T’verya
Eretz Yisroel 05 – T’verya
Aug 31, 2025
12:41
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Eretz Yisroel 10 – The Beis Yosef’s Shul
Eretz Yisroel 10 – The Beis Yosef’s Shul
Aug 31, 2025
21:17
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Eretz Yisroel 11 – Lochamei Hagetaot Museum
Eretz Yisroel 11 – Lochamei Hagetaot Museum
Aug 31, 2025
9:17
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Q&A: Microdosing, Minhagim & AI Authorship
Q&A: Microdosing, Minhagim & AI Authorship
Sep 19, 2025
1:20:07
🎙️ Dedicate a Shiur or Podcast Series: Opportunities available at https://ohr.edu/donate/qa 💬 Got Questions, Comments, or Suggestions? We’d love to hear from you! Email us at: [email protected] 📍 About Yeshivat Ohr Somayach Located in the heart of Jerusalem, Ohr Somayach is a premier institution for young, English-speaking Jewish men. Whether you’re new to Jewish learning or already proficient in Gemara and other original sources, we offer tailored programs to meet your needs. 📚 Discover the perfect program for you: 🌐 Visit: https://ohr.edu/study in israel 📞 Call our placement specialist: +972 52-312-5921 Q&A 0:00 is there a difference between taking anxiety medication and micro dosing on hallucinogenics 3:45 how do we balance separating ourselves from secular people with the need to make a kiddush Hashem 9:30 is there any religious purposes to psychedelics 16:00 to what extent are traditional Jews held accountable for not being shomer mitzvot 22:15 why does the lack of a bet hamikdash absolve secular Jews for not attaining clarity 26:05 why didn’t the lubavich rebbe come to eretz yisrael 31:20 what is the criteria for something to become a minhag on the community 40:00 how is a physical attribute like lust that’s necessary for human procreation be so destructive at the same time 45:50 what’s the point of creating a world of challenges rather than a world of angels 52:15 what is das Torah and has it been changed over time 59:05 is fitness important to making oneself a vessel more suited to receiving holiness 1:01:55 why is order in nusach Ashkenaz of the 2nd ashrei of shacharit different on weekday Torah reading days vs on Shabbat 1:04:40 were the sefarim of neviim and ketuvim all canonized at the same time 1:50:20 why can’t we make a shofar from a parah and was Oct 7 connected to not being able to blow shofar that year 1:11:00 if everyone is using AI to cheat on academics, does it become permissible to do likewise to avoid a disadvantage 1:14:20 how does one navigate halachic disagreements of whether one must daven the nusach of the minyan he’s in 1:16:30 what does the Rav make of tzedakah organizations that promote alleged tzedakah habits of gedolei yisrael Q&A 9-10-25 Email us at: [email protected] PRODUCED BY: CEDAR MEDIA STUDIOS
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Humanity & Narrative
Humanity & Narrative
Sep 28, 2025
52:14
In this week’s episode, we look at one of the deepest expressions of the Human Soul - man’s quest for cohesive narrative. What part of human behavior do we see this from? What can we learn from this? Where is this phenomenon properly explained in Torah? What is the ultimate potential of this phenomenon? This week’s episode is dedicated by Ben and Talia Silver in honor and for the merit for the safety of all the IDF soldiers. Nach Yomi: Join R' Wittenstein’s Nach Yomi on WhatsApp. We learn a perek a day five days a week, with a nine minute shiur covering the key issues. Click here to join! For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at [email protected] PRODUCED BY: CEDAR MEDIA STUDIOS
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Maharashdam – R’ Shmuel de Medina
Maharashdam – R’ Shmuel de Medina
Oct 3, 2025
31:53
Delivered in YGW Motzei Shabbos Vayeliech 5786 Shiur is sponsored l’eilu nishmas פעסל בת נחמן And l’refuah sheleimah יהודה אריה בן צירל
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AI – Hashkafa Vaad
AI – Hashkafa Vaad
Nov 5, 2025
41:27
Delivered at the YGW Shabbos retreat Motzei Shabbos Parsha Lech Lecha 5786
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Q&A: Mamdani NYC, Chevron & Goyish Music
Q&A: Mamdani NYC, Chevron & Goyish Music
Nov 15, 2025
1:37:37
🎙️ Dedicate a Shiur or Podcast Series: Opportunities available at https://ohr.edu/donate/qa 💬 Got Questions, Comments, or Suggestions? We'd love to hear from you! Email us at: [email protected] Q&A 11-5-25 0:00 The Gemara says there is a kosher way to have any enjoyment in the world. How does that apply to the sin adultery? 1:40 Where will be the safest place to be during the war of Gog HaMagog? 8:55 If the Torah is infinite how can it be confined to a Sefer Torah/Tanach/Gemara which are finite? 15:05 Does Hashem care if we follow every intricate detail of the halacha? 29:35 If all blessing for the world comes through Shabbos, how do those who don't keep Shabbos receive that blessing? 31:27 Why are some poskim against wearing Sheitels? 38:40 Why do people need to daven? Many Jews and gentiles who don't pray are still successful, and it seems that the overall success rate is relative the same between someone who davens and someone who does not. 42:35 What does that mean that Eliyahu Navi didn't die? 46:10 What is the Jewish perspective on exercise? 49:12 Why does Hashem give us test that he knows we will not be able to pass? 51:21 Does bitachon mean only good things happen when you trust in Hashem? 55:37 In Iggeret Haramban, it says to honor wealthy person? Why? 1:00:52 How to advise a woman who becomes depressed during and after pregnancy? 1:04:13 How to look at and perceive the mayoral election in NYC? 1:08:16 Are the Avot considered the bnei Noah and can a Kohen go to Kever Machpelah? 1:13:03 Why do we hold the Akedat Yitzchak in such high regard, when it is just simply a command of Hashem? 1:14:10 Does Rabbi have any word about the passing Rabbi Ezra Neuberger ZT'L? 1:16:15 Is it good for the Jewish people to have a uniform? 1:22:00 Why do some people have long beards, but have short peyot? 1:24:00 Where does the concept of cutting a child's hair at 3 years old come from? 1:28:15 Does the concept of a "goyish" style of music exist, and if so, why and how does it work? 1:34:05 Can we learn from Avraham's battle with the five Kings that when we have close friend in trouble that doesn't involve us that we should involve ourself to help them? 📍 About Yeshivat Ohr Somayach Located in the heart of Jerusalem, Ohr Somayach is a premier institution for young, English-speaking Jewish men. Whether you're new to Jewish learning or already proficient in Gemara and other original sources, we offer tailored programs to meet your needs. 📚 Discover the perfect program for you: 🌐 Visit: https://ohr.edu/study in israel 📞 Call our placement specialist: +972 52-312-5921 Email us at: [email protected] PRODUCED BY: CEDAR MEDIA STUDIOS
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Tying Yourself to the Torah
Tying Yourself to the Torah
Jun 26, 2025
15:55
Delivered 6/22/25 in Ohr Mattisyahu, Lakewood, NJ
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What’s Our Role? Responding to Personal, Communal, and National Crisis
What’s Our Role? Responding to Personal, Communal, and National Crisis
Jul 1, 2025
32:52
Delivered at the YU Community Kollel in Los Angeles 6/22/23. Also available here. R’ Aaron Begins at 03:30
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The Permanence House of Yaakov (with Q&A) – Shalavim 5786
The Permanence House of Yaakov (with Q&A) – Shalavim 5786
Dec 1, 2025
1:00:58
#Israel Trip 2025(2) 24:12 Maintaining a sense of urgency without getting frustrated or jealous 28:16 Choosing a derech and tafkid 30:32 Lishma 32:13 Achrayis to the community 36:11 Having a rebbe after you leave yeshiva 38:31 Connecting with people from different communities 41:10 Learning machshava while in yeshiva 45:54 Seeing friendship between Rebbeim 47:44 Discussing Torah with non-Jews 53:30 Memories of Rabbeim
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Grounded In Bitachon (Vayishlach)
Grounded In Bitachon (Vayishlach)
Dec 5, 2025
54:48
By definition, Bitachon is the reliance on Hashem, so how is it possible to be truly "grounded" while also have complete and total bitachon in Hashem?
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Digging for the Wells of Torah (with Q&A) – Gush 5786
Digging for the Wells of Torah (with Q&A) – Gush 5786
Dec 7, 2025
1:01:52
#Israel Trip 2025(2) 13:44 Mending the rifts between different communities 17:54 Improving your Tefillah 22:43 Improving the world 26:12 Understanding difficult topics 32:47 When to compromise your values 35:19 Chareidi Hashkafa 37:10 Emotional Connection to Hashem 42:47 The Chareidi Draft 43:38 Reviewing vs. learning new material 49:37 Shevet Levi today
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Q&A – Reishit (5786)
Q&A – Reishit (5786)
Dec 7, 2025
1:07:11
#Israel Trip 2025(b) 06:34 Recollections of Rav Jay Marcus 07:53 Challenges of the present and past 12:19 How much of our Emunah is because of parents and how much is because of our own discoveries 21:11 Fundamentals of Emunah 26:21 Depths of belief 32:18 Uncertainty in Emunah 34:03 Bitachon and Hishtadlus 39:50 Science and Torah 47:43 Practical advise to strengthen Emunah 50:44 The future of Jewry in the diaspora 55:20 Values of the general society 59:17 When parents have different values 1:01:58 Challenges and Opportunities of the modern world
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Bringing Out Your True Self (with Q&A) – Yishrei 5786
Bringing Out Your True Self (with Q&A) – Yishrei 5786
Dec 16, 2025
54:43
#IsraelTrip2025(b) 14:46 Choosing a school for your children 17:22 Being grateful for where you are in life 19:24 Yimei HaSinah 22:14 Following politics 23:41 Was Eisav pre-destined to be bad 33:04 Making Aliyah 34:40 Why do we learn Gemorah if we don’t paskin like it 38:30 Why don’t women learn Gemorah 46:18 How should we view less frum Jews 48:08 A healthy rebbe-talmid relationship 49:50 One rebbe or multiple rebbeim 50:59 When should one go to work 52:22 Attitude towards non-Jews
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Me, Myself, and AI
Me, Myself, and AI
Dec 24, 2025
41:24
If AI can do everything I can, but better, who am I and what is my purpose?
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Atzvus (Tanya Perek 27)
Atzvus (Tanya Perek 27)
Dec 26, 2025
31:55
Delivered over Zoom to the YU Community Kollel in Los Angeles 12/17/25.
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TFJ Season 5 Episode 20 Moral Imagination with special guest Joseph Telushkin
TFJ Season 5 Episode 20 Moral Imagination with special guest Joseph Telushkin
Dec 31, 2025
21:39
Way back in Season One (episode 28 – really worth listening to!) famous lecturer and New York Times best-selling author, Rabbi Joseph Telushkin came on the show to explain "moral imagination." When the opportunity arose, I sat him down to get another vital installment concerning what should be a critical component of our character. Our sagacious guest discusses a widow marrying a second husband and if this entails betrayal to her former spouse or their children? Rabbi Telushkin analyzes the dying wish of the famous Jewish ethicist Rabbi Yisrael Salanter, and how people should prepare for their own demise. We are then taken to the Jewish community of New York City in 1895, fearful of the backlash from the visit of a prominent antisemite, and how the clever police commissioner, Teddy Roosevelt came to the rescue. The episode concludes with the moving portrayal of (remarkably unknown) Holocaust hero, Roddy Edmonds, and how his story was posthumously revealed. Learn more at TellerFromJerusalem.com Don't forget to subscribe, like and share! Let all your friends know that that they too can have a new favorite podcast. © 2025 Media Education Trust llc
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TFJ Season 5 Episode 21 The Sinai Campaign: Speed and Audacity Overwhelm the Enemy (B)
TFJ Season 5 Episode 21 The Sinai Campaign: Speed and Audacity Overwhelm the Enemy (B)
Jan 14, 2026
23:21
The Israeli paratrooper drop at the Mitla Pass wasn't only military, it was also diplomatic theater. By landing troops near the Suez Canal, Israel created the pretext that the British and French desperately needed to enter the war. Regardless, however, of the diplomatic component, Israel now had to open a supply line across the enormous desert floor to reinforce the paratroopers at Mitla, deep inside enemy territory. This would entail another group of paratroopers led by the fearless young commander Ariel Sharon, to fight their way through three Egyptian fortified positions to reach the Mitla Pass. One Egyptian fortress was the highly garrisoned Abu Ageila. Israeli armor and infantry struck this position and Egyptian forces fought back with unexpected tenacity. In one tank engagement, every single Israeli tank was hit! Against the odds, Israel routed the Egyptians by implementing speed, surprise, improvisation and a willingness to take risks that Egypt would never dare. Credits: Middle-Eastern Duet Worship Song in Arabic & English ("DAVID DANCED") Military Cinematic Army Marching Drums Epic BGM / Background Music by Florews The Entire Battle History of the Suez Crisis and Sinai Crisis (1956) Historic Slumber Gun Battle Sound Effects vfx Sound-Free Audio War Tension background music Stock Audio War for the control of the Suez Canal History of Israel/ Unpacked series Suez Crisis 1956 - Cold War DOCUMENTARY Kings and Generals Machar IDF Choir Fast, energetic music Halidon Music William Tell Overture Rossini Learn more at TellerFromJerusalem.com Don't forget to subscribe, like and share! Let all your friends know that that they too can have a new favorite podcast. © 2026 Media Education Trust llc
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Aimless & Overexposed (Shovavim II)
Aimless & Overexposed (Shovavim II)
Jan 14, 2026
44:44
The Mashgiach discusses how we can protect our families—and ourselves—from the extreme exposure we are all privy too.
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TFJ Season 4 Episode 7 The Impact of Soviet Policy Toward Israel on Russian Jewry 1948-1987
TFJ Season 4 Episode 7 The Impact of Soviet Policy Toward Israel on Russian Jewry 1948-1987
Jun 11, 2024
26:25
The vital support of the Soviet Union towards Israel’s creation is an unknown chapter in Israeli history. Consequentially, too much credit is awarded to America who did nothing more in the critical first years than vote for her statehood and recognize its independence. Stalin was the most unlikely of Israel supporters, yet as it says in Proverbs, “The heart of the king is in the hand of the Lord.” In classic Orwellian style the Soviets would erase this period of their foreign policy, but Russian Jewry had already been energized about leaving their oppressive Communist birthplace for Israel. Learn more at TellerFromJerusalem.com Don’t forget to subscribe, like and share! Let all your friends know that that they too can have a new favorite podcast. © 2024 Media Education Trust llc
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TFJ Season 4 Episode 8 Visiting the Sick - A Contemporary Application
TFJ Season 4 Episode 8 Visiting the Sick - A Contemporary Application
Jun 26, 2024
23:36
This episode begins with some useful tips and matters of etiquette regarding the commandment to visit the sick. Motty Mendelowitz joins to detail the project he and his family have undertaken that has rewritten the book regarding this precept, constantly leaving the infirm markedly better after the visit. Team Mendelovitz is profoundly improving the lives of soldiers wounded, fighting in Gaza. The mission Motty has undertaken is incredibly emboldening and rock-solid proof that commitment and persistence can appreciably improve the lives of others. Learn more at TellerFromJerusalem.com Don’t forget to subscribe, like and share! Let all your friends know that that they too can have a new favorite podcast. © 2024 Media Education Trust llc
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Shabbos Shabbos Yom Menuchah (Shabbos I)
Shabbos Shabbos Yom Menuchah (Shabbos I)
Jul 4, 2024
36:30
The Mashgiach begins a new series on Shabbos, starting with what is the great "menuchah" (rest) one experiences over Shabbos.
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TFJ Season 4 Episode 9 The First Truce in the War of Independence and the Creation of the Refugee Problem
TFJ Season 4 Episode 9 The First Truce in the War of Independence and the Creation of the Refugee Problem
Jul 10, 2024
28:19
Britain was in favor of soliciting its Arab neighbors at Israel’s expense. However, the economic realities of strapped Britain at the end of WW II ensured that she could not aggravate the United States. Hence Britain had no recourse but to comply with the arms embargo to the Middle-East. The UN imposed a cease fire early in the War of Independence and Count Bernadotte was responsible for overseeing it. Bernadotte earned a lot of Israeli ire for the liberties he intended to impose including not recognizing the UN vote on November 29, 1947 which was the prelude to Israel’s statehood. His bold, biased positions resulted in his assassination and he was succeeded by Dr. Ralph Bunche. At this juncture Teller From Jerusalem begins to delve into the creation of the refugee problem that evolved at the time of Israel’s creation. To really understand the true story it is vital to listen to this and future episodes. Learn more at TellerFromJerusalem.com Don’t forget to subscribe, like and share! Let all your friends know that that they too can have a new favorite podcast. © 2024 Media Education Trust llc
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V'karasa L'Shabbos "Oneg" (Shabbos II)
V'karasa L'Shabbos "Oneg" (Shabbos II)
Jul 11, 2024
42:43
What is the true joy/pleasure we are privy to on Shabbos?
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Get In The Zone—Shabbos Zone (Shabbos III)
Get In The Zone—Shabbos Zone (Shabbos III)
Jul 16, 2024
40:21
How to raise Shabbos from merely a "time" to a "place".
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Q&A: Protests, War & Medical Advice
Q&A: Protests, War & Medical Advice
Jul 18, 2024
1:31:40
Dedicated לרפואה שלימה לבנימין מרדכי בן רבקה פרל, In the Zechut of the Torah learning may he respond well to his treatments and have a full recovery. Dedication opportunities are available for episodes and series at https://ohr.edu/donate/qa Questions? Comments? [email protected] Yeshivat 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 whatsapp us at https://bit.ly/OSREGISTER or call our placement specialist at 1-254-981-0133 today! Subscribe to the Rabbi Breitowitz Q&A Podcast at https://plnk.to/rbq&a Submit questions for the Q&A with Rabbi Breitowitz https://forms.gle/VCZSK3wQJJ4fSd3Q7 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/OhrSomayach/videos 00:00 - Why do we have to have kosher wine? 02:35 - What is the connection between Birchas Kohanim and dreams? 13:00 - Does a convert get a new soul? 14:55 - Is the current war a milchemet mitzvah? 25:15 - What happened during the Babylonian exile? 35:30 - Where is the entrance to Gehinom? Is it where the Gemara in Sukkah says? 38:19 - Why do we stand for Elokeinu in a zimun? 40:17 - Should a Jew protest? 47:38 - Can you learn during Chazaras HaShatz? 50:15 - What is the difference between neviim and the Torah? 53:05 - Are there halachic issues with paintballing? 58:48 - What is the nature of the wisdom of the Goyim? 1:06:15 - Why doesn’t Tefillah help with national statistics? 1:08:08 - How can it be that women gave birth to 6 children at a time? 1:12:25 - What should your kavanah be at a wedding? 1:14:15 - How should we look at the medical advice of chazal? 1:21:54 - Is there a source in Torah for avoiding waste? 1:28:50 - Is it fitting to be happier at a simchah than at a funeral? You can listen to this and many other Ohr Somayach programs by downloading our app, on Apple and Google Play, ohr.edu and all major podcast platforms. Visit us @ https://ohr.edu PRODUCED BY: CEDAR MEDIA STUDIOS
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TFJ Season 4 Episode 10 An Intimate Peek at the Life of an Israeli Ambassador
TFJ Season 4 Episode 10 An Intimate Peek at the Life of an Israeli Ambassador
Jul 24, 2024
23:22
Ambassador Daniel Taub, Israel’s ambassador to the United Kingdom between 2011 – 2015 returns to TFJ to relate fascinating and intriguing anecdotes from the time that he represented Israel in Britain. Not since the time of Ambassador Yehuda Aviner, did Israel have an emissary that was so beloved by Anglo-Jewry. Under his watch Israel’s relations improved and trade doubled, but already then, Muslim leaders made life difficult for those associated with Israel. A gifted orator and witty intellectual, Daniel Taub not only speaks the Queen’s English, but perfectly understands the British mentality. Among his duties was to meet with the Chief Rabbi once a month and Ambassador Taub realized what an opportunity this was, so he quickly would get business out of the way so that he could spend the rest of the time studying with Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks z”l. Learn more at TellerFromJerusalem.com Don’t forget to subscribe, like and share! Let all your friends know that that they too can have a new favorite podcast. © 2024 Media Education Trust llc
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TFJ Season 4 Episode 12 A Whole New League of Visiting the Sick
TFJ Season 4 Episode 12 A Whole New League of Visiting the Sick
Aug 21, 2024
22:37
TFJ invites Motty Mendelowitz back to continue the story of how his family’s project of visiting wounded soldiers has been life-changing for the visitors and those visited. Who’da thunk that brawny commandos who stormed into hornets' nests of terrorists, would be equally challenged by constructing a Lego set? The task is far more than just putting the right parts together, but patiently employing fine motor skills of badly mauled fingers. In some instances, these exercises have saved soldiers from surgery. Team Mendelowitz teaches us vital lessons regarding how to properly and dynamically fulfill the precept of visiting the sick. Notice: TFJ is going on a summer break and will only resume broadcasting on November 6, 2024. Learn more at TellerFromJerusalem.com Don’t forget to subscribe, like and share! Let all your friends know that that they too can have a new favorite podcast. © 2024 Media Education Trust llc
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Moreh Nevuchim #122 – Chelek 3, Perek 14
Moreh Nevuchim #122 – Chelek 3, Perek 14
Jun 9, 2023
26:54
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Q&A- Social Media, Beards & American Yiddishkeit
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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Q&A- Smoking, Neturei Karta & Heter Mechira
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)
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Moreh Nevuchim #87 – Chelek 2, Perek 25
Moreh Nevuchim #87 – Chelek 2, Perek 25
Jan 7, 2022
31:28
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Tanya 03 – Perek 1
Tanya 03 – Perek 1
May 12, 2021
28:48
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Tanya 06 – Perek 2-3
Tanya 06 – Perek 2-3
Jun 9, 2021
28:59
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Tefillah 02 – Bakasha: Requests as a Means of Connection
Tefillah 02 – Bakasha: Requests as a Means of Connection
Aug 19, 2020
25:36
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Tefillah 03 – The Purpose of Shevach
Tefillah 03 – The Purpose of Shevach
Aug 19, 2020
27:11
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Tefillah 04 – Kavana
Tefillah 04 – Kavana
Aug 19, 2020
24:29
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Tefillah 05 – The Centrality of Dibur
Tefillah 05 – The Centrality of Dibur
Aug 19, 2020
24:46
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Tefillah 08 – Reaching the Beyond Part 2
Tefillah 08 – Reaching the Beyond Part 2
Aug 19, 2020
26:17
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Tefillah 09 – Shmoneh Esrei: Avos
Tefillah 09 – Shmoneh Esrei: Avos
Aug 19, 2020
23:56
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Tefillah 10 – Shmoneh Esrei: Avos 2
Tefillah 10 – Shmoneh Esrei: Avos 2
Aug 19, 2020
25:59
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Tefillah 64 – Psukei D’Zimra
Tefillah 64 – Psukei D’Zimra
Sep 11, 2020
16:58
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Tefillah 66 – Psukei D’Zimra 2
Tefillah 66 – Psukei D’Zimra 2
Sep 11, 2020
20:10
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Perek Chelek 01 (Sanhedrin 90)
Perek Chelek 01 (Sanhedrin 90)
Nov 13, 2022
29:50
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Religious Rights, What Is It All About (Agudah Convention 2022)
Religious Rights, What Is It All About (Agudah Convention 2022)
Dec 2, 2022
1:09:20
Agudah Convention 2022 Panel with R’ Eytan Kobre, moderated by R’ Ariel Sadwin. R’ Aaron begins at 13:58 Available to watch here.
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Q&A- Neturei Karta, Tznius & Jewish Music
Q&A- Neturei Karta, Tznius & Jewish Music
Dec 4, 2022
1:48:16
Dedication opportunities are available for episodes and series at ohr.edu/donate/qa Questions? Comments? [email protected] Subscribe to the Rabbi Breitowitz Q&A Podcast at https://plnk.to/rbq&a Submit questions for the Q&A with Rabbi Breitowitz https://forms.gle/VCZSK3wQJJ4fSd3Q7 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/OhrSomayach/videos 00:00 What does it mean when a Rabbi in the Gemara kills another, like Rabbi Yochanan learning with Rav Kahana? 09:55 How does the genetic study that the Lebanese are 90% Canaanite influence the decision in Berachos, that a man living in Ammon could marry into the Jewish people? 16:09 Will the distinction between Ashkenazim and Sepharadim continue forever, or will they be unified in the times of Moshiach? 23:36 Can we judge those who go on Har haBayis favorably? 26:31 When one sees another do something wrong, should he rebuke? If so, how? 31:03 If an observant Jew learns that they are not halachically Jewish, do they have an obligation to convert? 36:50 Can one request the difference of inflation on a loan? 38:58 What does the Torah mean when it says Yitzchak was "playing" with Rivkah? Is that tzanua? 45:00 How could Yaakov "explode" at Lavan in next week's parsha? What did he seek to gain? 47:05 What is the standard of men's tznius? 50:07 What is the place of scientific discovery and experimentation in Torah? 56:41 How should we relate to Leah, considering some of her statements in this week's parsha? 1:05:47 Is it agreed that Hebrew is the original language? 1:12:43 What do mitzvos bein adam l'chavero only apply to Jews and not to goyim? 1:23:46 Should we judge Neturei Karta favorably, or can we call them reshaim? 1:30:35 How could Shimon and Levi destroy all of Shechem? What's the halachic justification? 1:36:12 Is Sefer haYashar an authoritative Midrash? 1:38:27 Is one allowed to listen to Jewish music in the bathroom? 1:39:31 Can one speak in the bathroom? 1:41:32 If a kohen isn't tamei, what is the issur of going on Har haBayis? 1:43:51 Does the concept of interest account for exchange rate? 1:45:05 Why is it good to be normal? You can listen to this and many other Ohr Somayach programs by downloading our app, on Apple and Google Play, ohr.edu and all major podcast platforms. Visit us @ ohr.edu PRODUCED BY: CEDAR MEDIA STUDIOS
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Q&A-Matchmaking, Homosexuality and Sotah
Q&A-Matchmaking, Homosexuality and Sotah
Jan 30, 2020
1:17:26
Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] 0:00 - Making a shidduch for non-religious friends, making a shidduch for Goyim 3:48 - Cherem of the Baal Hatanya and early Chassidus, Rebbi Nachman 14:08 - Question on Hilchos Kiddushin: Asking a woman to marry and handing her a ring 18:31 - Is there a yezter hara for homosexuality? 25:11 - Relationship between Man and Wife, the effect of a woman on her husband 29:58 - How could it be that Rabbi Yosef Caro learned with a Malach? 36:06 How does Lo BaShamayim He make sense 43:48 - What's special about Shabbos if you spend the whole day learning 46:36 - Tainted money and korbanos 50:25 - Jew reading the christian bible or apikorsus 59:56 - Is the copper snake a graven image? 01:02:16 - Is there a commentary on the relationship between Acher and R' Meir 01:03:30 - Learning on Shabbos or sleeping on Shabbos 01:04:50 - A Question on Sotah 01:06:37 - How can an eclipse be a bad omen if the eclipses run on a cycle 01:13:13 - The Kuzari on the copper snake 01:13:37 - The Ramban on plowing with an oxe and a donkey together 01:14:25 - A question on Maseches Brachos and dreams
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Q&A-Electronic Transmission, Intellectual Property & Dybukim
Q&A-Electronic Transmission, Intellectual Property & Dybukim
Feb 20, 2020
1:47:22
Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] 0:00 - Yimos HaMoshiach, Beis Hamikdash, Tchias Hameisim, Olam Haba, Gan Eden 4:45 - Hiddur Mitzvah, is there objective beauty? 17:00 - A Question on Hiddur Mitzvah for Channukah 21:12 - Would a minyan where everyone needs to say tashlumin have a chazaras hashats for the tashlumin? 23:16 - According to Rav Chaim how do you make a bracha on a safek kosher etrog? 25:19 - Hearing Brachos or Torah reading over the phone 28:35 - Does the sound of the shofar affect the Halacha 30:01 - Do we make Brachos on the mitzvah or on the object 31:04 - Is it permitted for multiple people to make a bracha on one lechem mishnah 34:44 - Is digital theft prohibited? 39:47 - Drinking the wine or grape juice on which kiddush was made? 42:02 - The Sanhedrin being infallible, lo baShamayim he, how could the Sanhedrin make a mistake? 47:22 - Are grasshoppers kosher? 57:10 - How do aveiros affect mitzvos? 01:03:45 - When should tefillin be removed on Rosh Chodesh? 01:06:33 - Menatzpach 01:08:36 - Thoughts on Rav Yehuda HaLevi Ashlag 01:12:17 - Can souls attach themselves to existing human beings? 01:14:04 - controlling charata on aveiros 01:18:42 - Taking on an optional fast 01:21:45 - The machloket of the authorship of the Zohar 01:27:20 - Does Torah support or deny that we are in a base reality? 01:32:29 - What to do if you are in the middle of tachanun and they begin Kaddish 01:33:36 - Praying to Hashem to understand the Torah of a Rishon or Acharon 01:35:27 - Thoughts on the shidduch crisis 01:39:00 - The Ramban on Kilayim, how much can we tamper with Hashem's briah? 01:44:40 - How could the Torah say bad things about Jews? Is this not Loshon Hara? MISHPATIM 5780 (Produced by: CedarStudios Podcasting 2020)
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Q&A- Kashrus Scandals, Snake Free Will & Noach
Q&A- Kashrus Scandals, Snake Free Will & Noach
Oct 27, 2022
1:41:55
Dedication opportunities are available for episodes and series at ohr.edu/donate/qa Questions? Comments? [email protected] Subscribe to the Rabbi Breitowitz Q&A Podcast at https://plnk.to/rbq&a Submit questions for the Q&A with Rabbi Breitowitz https://forms.gle/VCZSK3wQJJ4fSd3Q7 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/OhrSomayach/videos 00:00 Why did Rav Chaim Brisker not posken? 18:07 What is the advantage of aveira lishma? Is it advisable? 30:10 What’s the point of a positive and negative Mitzvah being seemingly the same. You must salt every offering, you must not bring an offering without salt. Guard the temple. Don’t leave it unguarded. Etc. 37:45 Is there an idea that Torah calls for extra respect toward a divorced woman in the same way it calls for the respect of a widow? 46:12 Given that the NJ Chinese restaurant that was recently found to be serving tarfus had a mashgiach at all times, and only the O-K agency officially had a key to the establishment, and yet it got away with serving trief for six months, how can we rely on these hashgachos? And is this situation worse in Israel, where none of the hashgachos require a mashgiach temidi? 53:38 If, according to Rambam, Avraham was only experiencing nevua with the three strangers, how do we know that any other miracle in Torah isn’t considered a vision? 1:02:12 Did the snake have free will? 1:05:00 How can Hashem challenge someone by making them homosexual? 1:16:24 Why is it that regardless of how great and knowledgeable a ger is, he can not become a dayan? 1:19:58 In terms of the last question, how do we look at the prophet Ovadia? 1:20:34 What’s the significance of Noach and the dove and a leper and releasing doves? 1:22:28 If a person is born of a Jewish mother and a non-Jewish father, is that person a mistake? What would have happened to this soul had this improper relationship not taken place? 1:26:17 How do we invite someone who is not frum to our Shabbos meal? 1:31:00 Can a non-religious Ashkenazi eat rice on Pesach at a Sefardi table? 1:32:57 If the first mitzva for Adam was Pru U’rvu, why is this not a mitzva for non-Jews? 1:35:42 What is the basis for that rule? If women join the army, are they obligated to get married? 1:38:44 Is there Kivush (conquest) by Adam or Noach?
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TRAILER: Teller From Jerusalem
TRAILER: Teller From Jerusalem
Nov 18, 2020
1:05
The weekly podcast of ever popular author, lecturer, film producer and historian, the inimitable Rabbi Hanoch Teller, takes an intelligent and thought-provoking look at the early struggle to establish the State of Israel. Through analysis of key events of the past, insight is acquired on the present. Every fourth week is devoted to the fundamentals to becoming a morally sensitive, dignified individual; enhancing personal character has never been so uplifting. Teller From Jerusalem is ear candy for those who seek instruction and self-improvement. www.hanochteller.com (CEDAR MEDIA PODCASTING 2020)
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In Heaven They Don’t Want Checks; They Want Receipts: TFJ Character Worshop
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
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
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The Echo of 19th Century Anti-Semitism: TFJ The Birth of Israel
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
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The Broken Window Theory of Good Character : TFJ Character Workshop
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
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James G. MacDonald – Tireless activist for the Jews and for the State of Israel: TFJ The Birth of Israel
James G. MacDonald – Tireless activist for the Jews and for the State of Israel: TFJ The Birth of Israel
Mar 10, 2021
11:31
FDR’s State Department, and the visa division in particular, headed by Breckinridge Long, adopted a policy of overt anti-semitism and kept the doors of the United States sealed to refugees whose life depended upon escaping Europe. MacDonald beseeched FDR to condemn the Nazi treatment of Jews to no avail. Find Video Episodes at http://www.youtube.com/hanochteller Learn more at TellerFromJerusalem.com © 2021 Media Education Trust llc
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The House of Romanov, Cantonists and Pogroms: TFJ The Birth of Israel
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
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Kishnev Pogrom
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
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The Pitfalls of Envy
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
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The Jews Need a Home. If Palestine is not available, what about Uganda?
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
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The First Zionist Congress
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
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Dr Weizmann… it’s a boy!
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
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Rav Kook And The Unsolicited Opinion Of Those Unqualified To Opine
Rav Kook And The Unsolicited Opinion Of Those Unqualified To Opine
Jun 30, 2021
25:37
TFJ: Series 1 Episode 21: The Birth of Israel At the beginning of the 1900s new settlers arrived in Israel who were very different from the earlier, pious settlers living in Israel. In garb, outlook and conduct the differences were vast, and it was Rabbi Abraham Isaac Kook, better known as Rav Kook who attempted to bridge the gap by not veering from tradition, but also not writing off the new immigrants. Rav Kook was exiled from Israel during WWI and spent the duration in London at the time of the Balfour Declaration. Jewish parliamentarians, afraid that they might be accused of dual loyalty for supporting the creation of a Jewish state in Israel, shamelessly asserted that Judaism does not require a Jewish homeland. This commenced a discussion that will last through three episodes regarding man’s ability, and sometimes even predilection, to render an opinion whether or not they are qualified to do so. 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
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Speaking from Agenda, not from Knowledge
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
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The First High Commissioner in Palestine Made a Huge Mistake
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
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With Special Guest Rabbi Joseph Telushkin
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
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TFJ Derives a Lesson from the Birth of Israel Regarding Opportunities Lost
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
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The Mufti of Jerusalem Unites with Hitler in the War Against the Jews
The Mufti of Jerusalem Unites with Hitler in the War Against the Jews
Oct 20, 2021
23:20
TFj: The Birth of Israel: Series 1 Episode 33 Al-Husseini admired the way the Nazis were exterminating Jews and conducted meetings as to how their perfected system could be imported to the Middle East. And before even waiting for Erwin Rommel and the Afrika Korps to invade Egypt the Jerusalem mufti joined hands with the Nazis to parachute terrorists into Israel to start and Arab revolt against the Jews and the British. Al-Husseini had the copyright and the Germans had the logistics, fortunately, it did not work. 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
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TFJ With Guest Shmuly Boteach
TFJ With Guest Shmuly Boteach
Oct 27, 2021
23:19
TFJ: Series 1:Episode 34 Teller From Jerusalem is very pleased to welcome “America’s Rabbi” to the show, Shmuley Boteach. Author of 31 popular books, outspoken media guru, Shmuley always has what to say and there are no holds barred. The episode with Shmuley was recorded in May 2021 during the midst of Operation Guardian of the Walls when Israel repelled the missiles fired from Gaza by Hamas terrorists. It was an opportune time to ask Shmuley about the arch Palestinian terrorist, Haj Amin el-Husseini. 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
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With Special Guest: Charlie Harary
With Special Guest: Charlie Harary
Nov 3, 2021
22:47
TFJ: Series 1: Episode 35 Teller From Jerusalem is very proud to host one of the most dynamic and compelling inspirational speakers of our time, Mr. Charlie Harary. As always, Charlie brings on to the show his poignant and contemporary examples of how each person can unlock the greatness within themselves. Moving from the United States Hockey Team which beat the undefeatable USSR in 1980, to how to manage the “schema of self,” Charlie grants TFJ an action-packed episode. 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
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The Folly of Appeasement
The Folly of Appeasement
Nov 10, 2021
21:10
TJF The Birth of Israel: Series 1: Episode 36 Just as Neville Chamberlain bought shame to himself and the British government by his policy of appeasement a the Munich Conference; likewise the British Mandatory Authority foolishly engaged in a policy of appeasement with the Arabs in Palestine. The policy intended to calm the Arabs and curb further violence did nothing of the sort and the untold lives of hundreds of thousands of Jews, likely millions, paid the price. The Peele Commission proposed offering the Jews just a small sliver of land and the balance be awarded to the Arabs, but even this outrageously advantageous solution was rejected out of hand by the Arabs.
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Be Heartless and Blame it on National Security
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
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The UN Confirms Statehood, Preparations for War Begin
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
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The State Department was Compelling Truman not to Recognize Israel, Someone Needed to get to the President.
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
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How, And How Not, to Criticize.
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
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Israel’s Declaration of Independence
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.
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Israel Struggles to Survive the First Two Weeks of her War of Independence
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.
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Gratitude (I): The Inverse Relationship between Gratitude and Expectations.
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.