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#94 - Spinoza, Shabtai Tzvi, and Atheism
#94 - Spinoza, Shabtai Tzvi, and Atheism
Jun 23, 2022
43:08
In this episode we take a deeper look at the issue of Spinoza’s Jewish identity. Spinoza claimed not to be Jewish. What can we learn about this issue from his reaction to the Shabtai Tzvi story? We also look at how Spinoza reacted to the accusations of atheism. How did he react to this? What can we learn from his reaction? 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. We are currently learning SHOFTIM. Click here to join! For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at [email protected] PRODUCED BY: CEDAR MEDIA STUDIOS
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#95 - Heresy, Jewish identity, & Spinoza’s First Published Work
#95 - Heresy, Jewish identity, & Spinoza’s First Published Work
Jun 30, 2022
46:36
In this week’s episode we take a deeper look at why the Rambam’s opinion about defining heresy should be considered the most definitive one. We also take a deeper look at the issue of Jewish identity and how it applies today. We also start to look at Spinoza’s first printed work, the Theological Political Treatise. Spinoza was aware of the danger of printing the treatise. Did he precautionary moves accomplish what he wanted to accomplish? 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. We are currently learning SHOFTIM. Click here to join! For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at [email protected] PRODUCED BY: CEDAR MEDIA STUDIOS
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#96 - Response to Heresy - Spinoza’s Tanach Problem
#96 - Response to Heresy - Spinoza’s Tanach Problem
Jul 7, 2022
46:05
In this episode we look at the issue of how to respond to heresy. How has this issue been dealt with traditionally? What type of response is appropriate? Who came up with the argument that faith is a matter of the heart? 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. We are currently learning MISHLEI. Click here to join! For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at [email protected] PRODUCED BY: CEDAR MEDIA STUDIOS
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#97 - Spinoza’s Great Mistake
#97 - Spinoza’s Great Mistake
Jul 14, 2022
49:20
In this episode we take a closer look at one of Spinoza’s most fundamental mistakes. Spinoza criticized Tanach because he wasn’t able to apply Euclidean style logic to the narrative of Tanach. This however is a deep philosophical error. There is an area of Tanach that has mathematical style rules. However most of Tanach and drashos Chazal use a different form of logic. Why is this true? What can we learn about the way the Torah sees the world from this phenomenon? 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. We are currently learning MISHLEI. Click here to join! For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at [email protected] PRODUCED BY: CEDAR MEDIA STUDIOS
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#98 - Spinoza and Biblical Criticism
#98 - Spinoza and Biblical Criticism
Jul 21, 2022
59:05
In this episode we look at some of Spinoza’s key questions on the authenticity of Tanach. How original were his questions? How much before Spinoza should we assume that these questions were being raised? Do Chazal deal with any of these questions? How should this affect how we view these style questions? We also look at the claim that the Ibn Ezra is the source for the opinion that Moshe isn’t the sole author of the Torah. We closely examine the, ‘secret of the twelve’. 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. We are currently learning MISHLEI. Click here to join! For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at [email protected] PRODUCED BY: CEDAR MEDIA STUDIOS
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#99 - Spinoza and Ibn Ezra - Authorship of the Torah
#99 - Spinoza and Ibn Ezra - Authorship of the Torah
Jul 28, 2022
53:30
In this episode we take a closer look at Spinoza’s claims about the Ibn Ezra. What was the Ibn Ezra’s attitude to Chazal? How does the Ibn Ezra demonstrate the existence and substantialness of the Oral Torah. How does this relate to Spinoza’s theories about the Torah? What was Spinoza’s theory about authorship of the Torah? What are the clear flaws in this theory? 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. We are currently learning MISHLEI. Click here to join! For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at [email protected] PRODUCED BY: CEDAR MEDIA STUDIOS
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#100 - Tisha B’Av and The Highest of Places
#100 - Tisha B’Av and The Highest of Places
Aug 3, 2022
1:08:17
In this episode we look at how we react to Tisha B’Av. How are we supposed to react to the Churban? Is there anything constructive and positive to do about this? Is going up to Har haBayis a proper response? What should our attitude be towards Har haBayis? What would the ideal policy be for the State of Israel about the Har haBayis? 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. We are currently learning MISHLEI. Click here to join! For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at [email protected] PRODUCED BY: CEDAR MEDIA STUDIOS
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#101 - Spinoza & Dibukim
#101 - Spinoza & Dibukim
Aug 11, 2022
59:33
In this episode we take a more deeper look at the issues that Spinoza raised about authorship in Tanach. How would this fit into Jewish History? What basic flaw does this have from the broader picture of Jewish History? We also look at the crisis of Emuna which has clearly existed for at least one hundred years. In order to have a better understanding of this we take a careful look at the famed story of the Chafetz Chaim and the dibbuk. Did all of those involved see the story as authentic? Should one use this story in terms of Emuna? 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. We are currently learning MISHLEI. Click here to join! For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at [email protected] PRODUCED BY: CEDAR MEDIA STUDIOS
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#102 - Avoda Zara 101
#102 - Avoda Zara 101
Aug 18, 2022
56:04
In this episode we take a careful look at the phenomenon of Avoda Zara. What was Avoda Zara? Is the classic translation of Avoda Zara as idol worship accurate? Was there any basic logic to Avoda Zara, or was it rank superstition? Is there a historical connection between the decline of Avoda Zara and the rise of modern science? 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. We are currently learning MISHLEI. Click here to join! For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at [email protected] PRODUCED BY: CEDAR MEDIA STUDIOS
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#103-Spinoza’s Legacy - Secularism
#103-Spinoza’s Legacy - Secularism
Aug 25, 2022
52:22
In this episode we look at one of Spinoza’s key legacies, creation of a secular world. The contemporary world in a cultural fashion is thoroughly secular. What was Spinoza’s key conceptual idea that brought about this change? We also briefly look at some of Spinoza’s spiritual fruit, Biblical Criticism. How pertinent is this issue today? Why was this once a major issue? 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. We are currently learning MISHLEI. Click here to join! For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at [email protected] PRODUCED BY: CEDAR MEDIA STUDIOS
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#104 - Rationalism, Spinoza & Einstein
#104 - Rationalism, Spinoza & Einstein
Sep 1, 2022
55:38
Spinoza and modern philosophy claims to be rational. How do we define rationalism from a Torah perspective? What was the Rambam’s approach to this issue? Einstein quite explicitly said that he was influenced by Spinoza. Is there any significant difference between Einstein’s cultural milieu and Spinoza’s? We take a quick look at Einstein’s life to properly understand 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. We are currently learning Shoftim. Click here to join! For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at [email protected] PRODUCED BY: CEDAR MEDIA STUDIOS
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#105 - National Identity, Einstein & Determinism
#105 - National Identity, Einstein & Determinism
Sep 8, 2022
57:08
In this episode we look at the conundrum of assimilated Jews and national identity. How much was this a factor in Einstein’s life? How much was Einstein challenged professionally by his being Jewish? How did he react to this? We start looking at one of the key reasons Einstein was attracted to Spinoza’s philosophy, Spinoza’s approach of determinism. Is there a difference between why Einstein held of this philosophy and why Spinoza held of this philosophy? 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. We are currently learning Shoftim. Click here to join! For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at [email protected] PRODUCED BY: CEDAR MEDIA STUDIOS
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#106 - Einstein and Determinism
#106 - Einstein and Determinism
Sep 15, 2022
1:02:13
In this episode we take a deeper look at Determinism and why Einstein was specifically attracted to this philosophy. We also take a deeper look at the Torah perspective on this issue. We also look at the phenomenon of the Fragility of Human History and how this should affect the philosophy of Determinism. 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. We are currently learning Shoftim. Click here to join! For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at [email protected] PRODUCED BY: CEDAR MEDIA STUDIOS
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#107 - Rosh HaShana - Divine Justice & The Queen
#107 - Rosh HaShana - Divine Justice & The Queen
Sep 22, 2022
51:48
In this week’s episode we look at the basic structure of Rosh HaShana. What is the basic structure of the Divine Judgement on Rosh HaShana? We also look at some of the most important lessons from the life of Elizabeth II. Was there any level of power that she had? What was the most important principle guiding her public life? Is there anything for us to learn from 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. We are currently learning Shoftim. Click here to join! For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at [email protected] PRODUCED BY: CEDAR MEDIA STUDIOS
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#108 - Determinism & Justice
#108 - Determinism & Justice
Sep 28, 2022
59:44
In this episode we continue looking at the basic flaws in Spinoza’s philosophy of determinism. One of the key examples of deep and complicated Divine Providence is from The Battle of Britain. We also look at the very deep phenomenon of Drive for Justice. How did Spinoza see this issue? Is the quest for Justice a psychological phenomenon? Or is it deeper rooted than 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. We are currently learning Shoftim. Click here to join! For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at [email protected] PRODUCED BY: CEDAR MEDIA STUDIOS
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#109 - Determinism and Tefilah
#109 - Determinism and Tefilah
Oct 13, 2022
59:44
In this episode we conclude looking at Spinoza’s philosophy of Determinism, and the Torah response to this idea. One of the broad life phenomenon that reflects man’s free will is the quest for the morality and moral perfection. How broad is this phenomenon? One of the other places we see man’s free will is via prayer, and the basic challenge of having proper intention when praying. What is the basic structure of having proper intentions? Are there parts of Shemone Esray that are more important to have intention? 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. We are currently learning Koheles. Click here to join! For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at [email protected] PRODUCED BY: CEDAR MEDIA STUDIOS
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#110 - Spinoza, Toleration & National Identity
#110 - Spinoza, Toleration & National Identity
Oct 20, 2022
53:53
In this episode we look at one of Spinoza’s most important historical contributions, his appeal for religious tolerance. Spinoza was the first major figure to call for religious tolerance. This eventually evolved into separation of Church and State. How did this change the way people understand national identity? Is there any natural connection between religion and National identity? 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. We are currently learning MISHLEY Click here to join! For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at [email protected] PRODUCED BY: CEDAR MEDIA STUDIOS
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#111 - National Identity, Spinoza & Zionism
#111 - National Identity, Spinoza & Zionism
Oct 27, 2022
51:40
In this episode we take a deeper look at the relationship between National Identity and Religion. How was this classically understood in the world? We also look at how this specifically applies to the Jews. How long did it take for Spinoza’s plea for tolerance to become accepted? How did this affect the Jews in Europe? Ben Gurion and other Zionist thinkers claimed to be inspired by Spinoza. How much is there in common between them? Did Ben Gurion’s policy with the religious and charedi have to do with Spinoza’s plea for tolerance? 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. We are currently learning MISHLEY Click here to join! For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at [email protected] PRODUCED BY: CEDAR MEDIA STUDIOS
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#112 - R Kook on Spinoza & the Besht
#112 - R Kook on Spinoza & the Besht
Nov 3, 2022
52:32
In this episode we look at the famed statement of R Kook that there is a relationship between Spinoza’s pantheistic ideas and the Besht’s ideas. How do we understand this? Does this fit in to the classic way the Besht’s ideas are understood? We also look at the controversy about is it proper to allow someone to make a documentary in the synagogue that Spinoza was excommunicated in. 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. We are currently learning MISHLEY Click here to join! For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at [email protected] PRODUCED BY: CEDAR MEDIA STUDIOS
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#113 - Jewish History & Historical Objectivity
#113 - Jewish History & Historical Objectivity
Nov 13, 2022
50:54
In this episode we look at the basic challenge of Historical objectivity. We also look at the specific challenge of objectivity in Jewish History. Are there any factors that specifically complicate the challenge of objectivity in Jewish History? 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. We are currently learning MISHLEY Click here to join! For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at [email protected] PRODUCED BY: CEDAR MEDIA STUDIOS
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#114 Jewish History & Jewish Historians
#114 Jewish History & Jewish Historians
Nov 17, 2022
38:05
In this episode we look at one of the other challenges in understanding Jewish History, the Jewish Historians. The early Jewish Historians were either of German background or Marxist background. This generally speaking created clear cultural or political attitude that was usually projected onto their work. 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. We are currently learning MISHLEY Click here to join! For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at [email protected] PRODUCED BY: CEDAR MEDIA STUDIOS
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#115 - Besht & Magid of Mezritch
#115 - Besht & Magid of Mezritch
Nov 24, 2022
50:12
In this episode we look at the challenge of being involved in conflict and the basic pattern of conflict. We take a quick look at the basic historical outline of the events of the Besht and Magid of Mezritch. When did they live? Who were their primary talmidim? Why is the Magid of Mezritch considered the Besht’s primary student? 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. We are currently learning MISHLEY 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-Aggada, Kabbalah & Incarceration
Q&A-Aggada, Kabbalah & Incarceration
Aug 26, 2019
1:07:46
Rabbi Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. 11/06/2012 Midrash and aggadatah's respective placement Beis Hillel/Beis Shammai machlokes better (or not) for man to be created Incorrect citation of verses in gemara by Chazal Sifra, Sifre, Mishna, Baraisa, etc. Chiyuv (obligation) to learn nister (i.e. kaballah) Why Yitzchak was given his name-regarding laughter Proper conduct at the Kotel Constant creation and speaking world into existence Differences of Tanya and Nefesh HaChaim Certain charitable causes taking precedent over others; mention of Rubashkin and Pollard; incarceration of religious Jews Jews being imprisoned and tainted money
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Q&A-Tattoos, False Testimony & Elul Avoda
Q&A-Tattoos, False Testimony & Elul Avoda
Oct 13, 2019
1:22:55
Rabbi Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. (Shoftim 5779)
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Q&A- Nisyonos, Objective Morality & Kosher
Q&A- Nisyonos, Objective Morality & Kosher
Nov 4, 2019
1:39:00
Rabbi Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. Tzitzis Never receiving tests we can't pass Halachic parameters of Tallis Kiddush in Shul Schar for aveiros Tefillin campaigns Objective morality Naaseh Venishma Learning bekius The mabul and kangaroos Saving seats Saving people from wearing shatnez Indian Shaitels Rav Aryeh Kaplan Bio Criteria for learning Kabbalah Kosher 🧀 (Noach 5780)
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Q&A-Beards,Multiverse Theory & Guns
Q&A-Beards,Multiverse Theory & Guns
Nov 7, 2019
1:24:38
Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. Submit questions or feedback here (0:17)- Writing a Sefer Torah for a reform congregation (2:57)- Origin of not wearing a tallis before marriage (5:23)- Why we don’t have a minhag/mitzvah to keep track of our geneology/ancestry back to har sinai (10:56)- Why did Noach send a dove to find dry land if he was waiting for Hashem’s command to leave the ark? (14:01) - Jewish response to christians who say that the Jews haven’t experienced Yoshka or are missing something from the Torah (18:10) - Kuzari and Divine Revelation (20:42)- Avos doing mitzvos (28:15)- Growing a beard, trimming a beard, shaving a beard (34:07)- The multiverse theory/ parallel universes (40:01)- Did every Tanna and Amora have the koach to revive the dead? (42:05)- Sefer Yetzira, The Gollum (45:14)- Can a Gollum count for a minyan (48:05)- Images of G-d, visualizations of Hashem (50:19)- A tammeh/impure kohen (52:52)- Source of Tikkunim (55:50)- Why is there a big deal made about Avraham having a baby at an old age if Noach gave birth at an old age too. (55:50)- Why is there an emphasis made about Avraham having a baby at an old age if Noach gave birth at an old age too. The Mabul. The changing of tevah/nature (59:34)- The reason sefardim and ashkenazim have different davening, and why chasidim have different davening (01:04:45)- Who can a safek mamzer marry, why can a geirus marry a safek mamzer (01:06:21)- The kedusha of a mantle that is used to wrap a sefer Torah (01:08:25)- Seudas mitzvah (01:11:16)- Halachos of policing in a goyishe government, violating shabbos, carrying a gun (01:14:52)- Deriving pleasure from the physical world, gashmius, the Jewish approach to appreciating the beauty of the world, making time for enjoying the world (01:21:35) - When to be machmir and when to be makpid, chumra, heter (Center-Q&A-5780-Parshas Lech Lecha)
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Q&A-Mashiach, Moreh Nevuchim & Angels
Q&A-Mashiach, Moreh Nevuchim & Angels
Nov 14, 2019
1:29:50
Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. Submit questions or feedback here 0:00 Yetzer Hara, aveiros, teshuva in the days of Mashiach 1:53 Rambam on Korbanos, Morei Nevuchim, Avodah Zara, pork is bad for your health 9:44 Chelek Olam Habah, Yimos HaMoshiach, reward vs effort, why we yearn for Moshiach 21:03 What will happen to the Malach Hamaves when Mashiach comes, Rambams 13 principles of faith, Techiyat Hameisim 30:34 Wearing a watch on Shabbos, eruv 35:10 Malachim who disturbed Avraham Avinu after the bris 37:43 Tzoar, the destruction of Sodom, the five cities, Eretz Yisroel when there is sin, Lot 42:00 10 commandments, the first commandment, Anochi Hashem, why Morei Nevuchim is usually not in the beis medrash, Chovos Halevavos 50:32 Why are the commandments anochi Hashem and lo yihiye lecha divided 54:24 Rambam's 13 principles of faith, Kefira, tinok shenishba, Rav Albo's 3 principles, Apikorus 01:05:51 Relying on Torah in a dangerous place 01:08:08 Halacha on what a Jew has to believe 01:09:14 Why the minhag Ashkenazi is to stand during kaddish, learning during kaddish, kedusha 01:14:10 Dead sea scrolls, book of Chanoch 01:17:57 Yemenite Torah, 13 Sifrei Torah from Moshe Rabeinu, 13 Nusachs for tefillah 01:22:42 The book of maccabbis, guerilla warfare, book of jubilees 01:26:07 Rambam, Ramchal, Angels, Dreams 01:28:06 When did Bnei Yisroel start wearing tefillin (Center-Q&A-5780-Parshas Vayera)
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Q&A- Souls, Murder & Charity
Q&A- Souls, Murder & Charity
Nov 21, 2019
1:32:59
Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. Submit questions or feedback here 0:01 - Elokai Neshama, what is the true person 2:59 - Doing an aveira chayav misa, Rambams 4 categories of sins, teshuva 6:30 - Why does Avraham daven for Sodom to be saved but not for Yitzchak to be saved from the akeida 9:13 - The admission of a party is as good as one hundred witnesses, hodaas Baal din 11:48 - Why there is no word for million in lashon kodesh, why zachor and nekeiva is different in numbers, masculine and feminine 16:36 - How Jews should be a light onto the nations, why non-Jews aren't obligated to have children 20:43 - saying kiddish in front of married relatives with uncovered hair, saying a bracha in front of an untznius woman 25:51 - Is it lifnei iver to sell cigarettes 28:08 - Inviting non-observant Jews for Shabbos 33:54 - How did Eliezer know Rivka was the right match for Yitzchak 36:52 - How does Hashem get pleasure from Korbanos, reyach nichoach 38:47 - Is learning kabalah part of the requirement to learn Torah, Vilna Gaon on Kabbalah, chassidus 42:57 - What is the Torah 44:12 - Is Klal Yisroel responsible for the tragedies caused by Karl Marx's 49:11 - Kol Isha and recorded music 51:45 - The curse to Adam of "the sweat of your brow" 54:29 - The shalshelet, why Eliezer hesitated, Eliezers name not being mentioned, Eliezer's name not being mentioned 01:00:15 - What am I allowed to do if someone owes me money and won't pay 01:03:35 - Why is there so much repetition in the parsha, the Ran on the mida of kindness 01:12:44 - printing money, inflation, assuming the risks of a system 01:15:11 - why did Hashem allow so many types of Jews, Ahavas Yisroel 01:16:59 - The color for tzitzis 01:20:40 - Yeshiva bochur giving tzedaka 01:21:56 - Do not kill, do not murder, the conquest of Eretz Yisroel 01:26:27 - Davening in a public place without a mechitza 01:28:58 - On the Parsha 01:31:30 - Why is the amida silent (Center-Q&A-5780-Parshas Chayei Sarah)
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Q&A - Holocaust, Religion & Conversion (Businessmen Edition)
Q&A - Holocaust, Religion & Conversion (Businessmen Edition)
Nov 28, 2019
1:07:19
Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. To submit questions or feedback contact us at: [email protected] (Q&A-With Atlanta Businessmen)
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Q&A-Sheidim, Birthdays & Mashiach
Q&A-Sheidim, Birthdays & Mashiach
Dec 12, 2019
51:04
Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] SheIdim and mazikim (demons and damaging creatures); mention dibuk (troubled soul in limbo) Parshas Vayera – Avraham asked Hashem that people should get old with visible signs of age, but Sarah became old with clear, fresh skin Gezel sheina; opening and closing window in winter or summer Saying tachanun during hazaras hashatz Celebrating Hebrew and Gregorian birthdays “Heter kiruv” (mention of inviting secular for shabbos) Birth control for financial strain Piru u'rvu (be fruitful and multiply)-why was it given to Adam and Noach and not bnei Noach (non-Jews) Yishuv Eretz Yisrael Bircas kohanim (blessing the kohanim) being discontinued/not practiced in chutz laaretz but only in E”Y and by Sephardim Kohanei chazaka: believing a kohen/cohen that he is a cohen and halachos nowadays that apply to him (e.g. Torah reading, marriage, duchan) Frequency of going to the Kotel/Kosel-Western Wall Eliyahu haNavi answering teku and what happens when mashiach comes regarding machloksim, kashiyos, minhagim etc. (11/13/2012)
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Q&A-Corporations, Cryogenics & Crossbreeding in Halacha
Q&A-Corporations, Cryogenics & Crossbreeding in Halacha
Dec 18, 2019
1:16:24
Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] 00:01 - Corporations in Halacha 10:47 - Ribbis with credit cards, Heter Iska 14:53 - Sheluach Haken 18:40 - A Kasha On The Gemara In Kedushin 21:12 - How Do We View The Role of Women 28:28 - The Halachic Issues of Crossbreeding Humans and Animals 31:56 - Megillas Channukah/ Megillas Antiochus 34:42 - Halacha on Cryogenic Freezing 39:44 - Jewish State With Absence of Sanhedrin 49:20 Is There A Source For The 10 Sefiros 52:16 The War With Rome and The Time of The Famine, Chronology of Events 01:02:13 Rav Kook on the secular government 01:02:54 Tumah of Dead Animals 01:05:14 Halacha on War, Laws of Rodef, Terrorism 01:10:00 Restitution for Stealing Bzman Hazeh 1:12:25 Avodas for Channukah, Kavanahs for Channukah (Center-Q&A-5780-Parshas Vayeishev)
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Q&A-Controversy,Space Travel & Vaccinations
Q&A-Controversy,Space Travel & Vaccinations
Jan 9, 2020
1:51:12
Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] 0:02 - Secular schooling, reading academic journals6:01 - Controversial ideas in Masechet Kedushin and in Gemara in general12:05 - Ibn Ezra controversy, additions made to the Torah, who wrote the last few pesukim16:35 - Discrepancies of the different versions of the Torah23:17 - Why Rashi and Tosfos are more mainstream30:57 - Rambam vs Nefesh Hachaim on Hashgacha Protis and Hashem's involvement with the world35:47 - Proper approach to yearning for Moshiach41:03 - The purpose of the Cosmos, Stars, and Galaxies, space travel, life on other planets49:49 - Copying and distributing from sefarim53:30 - Vaccinations, Vaccinating01:03:54 - Gam Zu Letova, Nachum Ish Gamzu, Rabbi Akiva01:05:08 - Why was Shmuel upset that Klal Yisroel asked for a king, the origin of Artscroll01:09:34 - When Halacha contradicts personal logic and reason01:16:40 - Staying up to date with Politics01:18:49 - A question on a Rambam that G-d does not have a body01:22:40 - Are having Gedolei Yisroel a concession for not having a Sanhedrin01:25:06 - Goyim as witnesses01:27:32 - Understanding Abaye and Rava, their relationship, Rav Yochanan and Reish Lakish01:36:52 - Women as witnesses01:37:53 - Solving Sinat Chinam01:46:46 - Understanding the Tower of Bavel (Center-Q&A-5780-Parshas Vayechi) (Produced: CedarTree Podcasting 1-8-2020)
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Q&A-Bio,Minimalism & Secular Culture- (SPECIAL EDITION)
Q&A-Bio,Minimalism & Secular Culture- (SPECIAL EDITION)
Jan 19, 2020
1:08:44
Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] -Rabbi Breitowitz Autobiography -Evolution Perspectives -Science -Filling our life's mission -Abortion -Judaism approach to minimalist lifestyle -Teachers and Family -Why get challenges to keep Judaism -Marrying Baalei Teshuva -Baal Teshuva communities Pros and Cons -Engaging in secular culture -Rav Wolbe, Jean Piaget, Lord Saks -Which deceased Jewish personality would you want to meet most? -Rav Chaim Ozer -Torah elevating people -Gemara -Closing blessings (ALT 12-19) (Produced: CedarStudios Podcasting 2020)
3734
Q&A- Role of Evil, Negiah and Artificial Intelligence
Q&A- Role of Evil, Negiah and Artificial Intelligence
Jan 23, 2020
1:48:58
Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] 0:00 Rabbi Eliezer ben Horkinus 4:13 How do we know which hand to put tefillin on 5:22 Chassidim on Zos Chanukah 8:44 Growing when Moshiach comes, being without a yetzer hara 11:37 A question on the parsha 15:07 What's a Halacha LeMoshe MiSinai 19:15 Shomer Negiah when working with people with Autism 23:50 Kasha on Halacha LeMoshe MiSinai 25:02 Referring to our parents by the first name, kasha on Yaakov referring to his parents by name 28:17 Why Yaakov has multiple names 31:51 Who wrote the Torah 40:20 Significance of Aleinu 43:45 Hierarchy of Brachos 46:40 How are the Parshas divided 51:51 Changing Aliyahs (Kohen/Levi) 52:41 Middos of parents of a shidduch 53:42 Talmud Yerushalmi on the east and the west 57:39 Ancient Hebrew alphabet 59:05 Question on Yirmiyahu becoming a Navi 01:02:39 Yeridas Hadoros, Moshe Rabeinu compared to Moshiach 01:04:38 Saving a non-Jew on Shabbos 01:09:44 Why was there no warning on some of the plagues? 01:14:55 Masoretic Text 01:20:52 Dead Sea Scrolls 01:23:29 Sabbatical Cycle of Creation 01:30:14 What was the purpose of the Egyptians building pyramids 01:31:54 Would a computerized brain be mutar 01:45:10 Moshe Rabeinu almost killed (Produced: CedarStudios Podcasting 2020)
3735
Q&A-Modern Science, Reward & Boycotting Germany
Q&A-Modern Science, Reward & Boycotting Germany
Feb 12, 2020
1:46:40
Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] 00:31 - What are the Galgalim? 9:52 - How will we do mitzvos when Moshiach comes? How will Halacha change? 14:06 - Why does the Torah call Yitro before he converted? 15:57 - Why do people take three steps back in the middle of kadish before the amida of mincha and maariv? 19:40 - How do we reconcile that Chazal have made observations of the world which seem to be wrong according to modern science? 32:33 - Did Yitro come before or after Matan Torah? 35:00 - The Mesorah, the destroyed parts of Torah 41:30 - Who redacted the Gemara? 48:52 - Why did Reish Lakish become weakened right when he agreed to learn Torah? 52:20 - A question on the Parsha 54:45 - Why the issur of chicken and dairy but no issur on pareve ice cream and meat? 01:00:06 - Why do we do the order of aliyos as Kohen Levi Yisroel? 01:02:02 - Question on the Parsha 01:07:14 - What will be of the yetzer hara when Moshiach comes? Will we wear kippahs? What Nusach will we daven? 01:09:45 - The differences in nusachs of the Torah 01:13:33 - What is the purpose of Moshiach if we won't have a yetzer hara? 01:19:23 - How do we live in Emes? Nefesh Hachaim on how Man was created 01:22:30 - Is it possible for someone to get reward for someone else's deed? Learning for the zchus of a niftar, etc. 01:29:15 - Praying to Hashem for Yiras Shomayim 01:32:27 - Why not just learn Shas once? 01:36:44 - Putting time into Chumash vs Gemara 01:38:26 - Boycotting Germany? Yisro 5780 (Produced by: CedarStudios Podcasting 2020)
3736
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)
3737
Q&A-Chassidim, Smoking & Alcohol on Purim
Q&A-Chassidim, Smoking & Alcohol on Purim
Feb 27, 2020
1:36:09
Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] 0:00 - Why in the second paragraph of Shema do we not say "bechol meodecha" 3:25 - A Question on Maseches Brachos 8:27 - Why were Chassidim allowed to create a new nusach? 12:52 - If Hashem knows everything that will happen how do we have free choice? 20:28 - Could I borrow something without permission if I know my friend would let me? 24:17 - How did Ashkenazim become the majority over Sefardim? 27:47 - Why do people wait 6 hours between meat and milk? 33:41 - Rambam on Hashem's knowledge and essence 34:49 - Liability for car accidents 39:31 - Is smoking permitted if you have to perserve your life, and can you smoke on Yom Tov? 47:33 - A question about the mishkan 48:57 - The Dairy industry, tzar baalei chayim, dairy kashrus 56:15 - Are we supposed to literally be "marbim besimcha" during Adar? 59:04 - When Rabbi Akiva said "zeh klal baTorah" does klal mean THE klal or A klal? Definition of klal. 01:01:54 - Why don't we learn kaballah? 01:09:40 - A question on Chassidus, Kaballah, the sources of Sifrei Chassidus 01:17:20 - A question on the story of Acher 01:21:50 - Why do we not do kiddush at the third Shabbos meal 01:25:53 - What should a person work on to be ready for marriage? 01:28:50 - Drinking alcohol on Purim 01:32:27 - What areas of Torah are most appropriate to learn in preparation for marriage? 01:33:47 - Olives and memory? The Gemara in Horiyos 01:35:40 - Can we say tachanun during kriyas haTorah? TERUMA 5780 (Produced by: CedarStudios Podcasting 2020)
3738
Q&A- Coronavirus, Prayer & Purim
Q&A- Coronavirus, Prayer & Purim
Mar 5, 2020
1:32:45
Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] 0:00 - Does a Mamzer have a mitzvah of Pru Urvu 1:52 - The machlokes on how the third Beis Hamikdash will be built 4:37 - The proper volume for the first line of Shema, and the proper volume for answering Kaddish 6:30 - Why do we use Hebrew names when we daven for cholim 11:29 - What is Hashem's message with sending the virus, and how do we respond to it 28:00 - getting paid to teach Torah 40:47 - How many hours did the Rambam sleep each night? 41:20 - Shabtai Tzvi, Rav Yaakov Emden, Rav Yonasan Eibshitz 50:41 - Is Hashem truly undefinable? 54:04 - Why is Midbar translated as wilderness instead of desert? 55:14 - Why was Rabbi Nattan Slifkin put in a ban? 01:03:20 - Sheitels 01:06:10 - What should a person think about in the Mikvah? 01:07:41 - Is there an inyun to davening close to the Kotel wall? 01:09:43 - Can Kosher food be brought into a Kosher restaurant that says "no outside food"? 01:11:01 - Hashem's knowledge and essence as one 01:15:41 - Should a bochur read Morei Nevuchim and does it have to be respected as a kadosh sefer? 01:20:00 - The proper position for sleeping, lying down, or reclining? 01:23:12 - What's pshat with saying "vetargileinu bTorasecha"? 01:26:55 - The proper approach to drinking on Purim 01:31:19 - The chiyuv of Tefillin TETZAVEH 5780 (Produced by: CedarStudios Podcasting 2020)
3739
Q&A- Pandemic, Leaving Yeshiva & Shabbos
Q&A- Pandemic, Leaving Yeshiva & Shabbos
Mar 19, 2020
59:47
Pesach Podcasts Coming Soon! Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] 0:00 - How did Avraham Avinu mekariv people? 8:36 - A question on the Corona pandemic, should bochurim be leaving yeshiva? 13:47 - Difference in nusach of Aleinu, Ashkenaz vs Sefard 15:58 - Sukkos bezman HaBeis Hamikdash 19:33 - Why is it disrespectful to walk into a shul without shoes? 25:27 - Can we say there are world leaders that are being controlled by Hashem? 33:15 - Was Adam Harishon comprised of all the neshamos? 36:11 - What if Adam didn't eat from the tree? 41:44 - Is Hashem forcing us into our homes to keep Shabbos and bring Moshiach? 47:10 - Does Rav Chaim Kanievski have ruach hakodesh? And what is it? 49:57 - What are we allowed to ask for on Shabbos? 52:23 - How do we discern which sects of Judaism are supported by Hashem? 54:47 - Is it mutar to wear womens clothing on Purim? VAYAKHEL-PEKUDEI 5780 (Produced by: CedarStudios Podcasting 2020)
3740
Q&A- Cremation, ZOOM Seders and COVID-19
Q&A- Cremation, ZOOM Seders and COVID-19
Apr 4, 2020
1:47:56
Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] Can we have a zoom Seder with family? The Chayei Adam in siman 5 brings a story of a very righteous man who is ultimately judged to gehinnom because of the many times he said shem Hashem without kavana. For many of us having kavana for every shem Hashem is very difficult. Why did chazal include so many shemos in davening, if it would be such a michshol for so many? On Seder we do Kadesh then Urchatz. This goes against "Sur Meh Ra Ase Tov". Can we apply this all year or only Pesach?! Is it better to just not say shem Hashem except when absolutely necessary? If I can’t see or smell tzoa can I say Shem hashem near it? Can I sell my chometz over the phone? What should one do this year regarding toveling new keilim, considering the lack of accessibility of mikvaos? Why can’t I wear tefillin at night if the Torah says to? Are the new governmental laws against minyanim halachicly binding? Any difference in israel vs chutz laaretz? When Moshiach comes will we have no more struggles? Was the yehudah HaChosid really a forgery like Rav Moshe said - Yehudah Hachosid states Dovid took parts out of Torah…? Do ladies have to shower after the mikvah in these times ? Is there any way to avoid the taanis bechorim this year? Since we can't gather for a siyum for the fast of the first born, what is ok and not ok to make a siyum on? Can one fill up heated water in a crockpot before Shabbat, leave it on a low setting and warm cooked food during Shabbat? Are there any halachic leniencies for people who've never made pesach before because of the pandemic? Are employers responsible to continue paying workers during the government shutdown? If I am on a ship during shabbos and am not allowed to light a shabbos candles how can I make up for this ? If a Jew borrowed a new pot from a goy to circumvent toiviling, and the goy converts, are the pots then non kosher? Why do some women want to wear tefillin and are they allowed to? Right now, some countries are cremating the dead because of COVID-19. What is the Jewish position on this? How does one define someone being his "rebbi", even not a rebbi muvhak, regarding doing "heseba" in front of them? Is shnayim mikra a stronger chiyuv now that we cant listen to leining in shul? Can one use a timer that is preset for their warming plate or crockpot to heat up cooked food to make it hot on Shabbat? What does a person do if they have to sit Shiva not being able to have a minyan during corona virus? If a non-jew is in the conversion process when mashiach comes. Will they be able to finish their conversion? Can the rav do regular q and a streams? this has been very very enlightening Is there any halachic difference between limud hatorah on digital mediums versus in person? why is it different than tfilla? Why is conversion under the GPS/RCA in the US? Why can't one convert with any orthodox rabbi in the US/Israel? Should we be concerned that this physical distancing may be similar to that of the Nazi Ghettos? Nus' Sfard has a pusek for Friday night if davening as a yachid for instead of Borech Hu. Can we say it during the week? Should we be mourning now over not being in shul or should we be happy we're in our homes uplifting it? What if you accidentally ate something not kosher? Can a nesspresso machine be kashered for pesach? VAYIKRA 5780 (Produced by: CedarStudios Podcasting 2020)
3741
Q&A- (COVID-19)-Daas Torah, Ketores & Rodef
Q&A- (COVID-19)-Daas Torah, Ketores & Rodef
Apr 4, 2020
1:29:17
Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] Corona related:Should one reduce the spend on shabbos and yontiv based upon presumed upcoming diminished income? Could someone who has corona and defies quarantine be considered a halachic rodef? Any consideration of internet usage for remote minyan (is there any such thing halachically conceivable?) How can we relate, if possible, the current situation of the world, to the Torah concept of when Yaakov is down, Esau is up and vice versa, when it seems like both are down? Do others besides the balhabais, who aren't getting a kzayis from matzos the brachos were made on, need to eat 2 kzeisim? How does one ask a Rav if they are willing to guide them in Hashkafa long term? Do we have the koach of ketores today, either through tefillah, reading parsha of ketores, or something else, to help stop the magefa? How should a guy approach Shidduchim during COVID19? How should we pace ourselves? Can you recommend any seforim to learn just what the average baal habas needs to know for Pesach? With Hakaras hatov to HK"BH for having survived the C-Virus with only relatively mild symtoms, now I would like to give... Volunteer or money? What’s the best action someone can take right now to bring Mashiach? Given that Eisav did teshuva, is it possible that he was made out to be more of a rasha then he really was? Do converts in the process of conversion receive any reward for observing mitzvahs before completion? What is daas torah and how do you know if someone has it? When Moshiach comes, will all minhagim be unified? Will there still be an idea of a chumra? Does it make sense to learn tanach exclusively before starting gemara? How does a chozer b'teshuvah, who didn't grow up with certain minhagim, make a decision to take them on or not? Nusach Sefard has a perek to say inlue of Borch Hu when davening alone, is there such a thing to say during the week also by maariv? Can there be a virtual siyum for taanis bechoros? TZAV 5780 (Produced by: CedarStudios Podcasting 2020)
3742
Q&A-Sin Causing Pain, Kedoshim & Modern Bathroom Halachos
Q&A-Sin Causing Pain, Kedoshim & Modern Bathroom Halachos
Apr 24, 2020
1:20:22
Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] What did Shem and Ever learn that was able to occupy Yaakov day and night for 14 years? The kosher vinegar scandal in the 1980s. I assume the Rav knows about the details, but in short it was discovered that a commonly used ethyl alcohol was accidentally labeled kosher despite coming from grapes which lacked insufficient supervision (Stam Yayin). If anything, kashrus industrialization has become more widespread. If the same case would have happened today (or if the Rav was pasking then), would we have to kasher all of our keilim?Although bitul would have been the easiest answer, it seems to me that wouldn’t apply because the taste of all the products is affected strongly (I assume) by a sharp ingredient like vinegar. How does Yotzei v’Nichnas work for Masgichim if they are under lockdown and can’t get to production plants (especially in Italy, Asia, etc.)? The Abarbenel in Parshat Tazria says that a yoledes brings a chatos because “Ein Yesurim Belo Avon” “vhayoledes savlah tzarah sacanah milsah al avanmi”. This implies that every woman that gives birth has suffered pain in doing so. Would this mean that a woman that has never done an avairah wouldn’t be able to give birth? How can we understand this? It is very confusing for me to know which papers are considered sheimus and require burial and which can be discarded. For example tests my children take and other school work that contain some type of Torah thoughts, pamphlets and magazines that have within them Torah content.I was told by someone over the phone at OU Israel, when asking what to do with their weekly booklet, that I can wrap it in a plastic bag and discard it with the other recyclable papers (there is a bin for recycling papers next to the garbage been here in Israel) Can one who stopped grooming at the beginning of sefira get a haircut or shave this Friday because this Shabbos is also Rosh Chodesh? What exactly is and is not allowed to be said or thought in a modern bathroom? I understand that neither Hashem's name nor a pasuk from the 5 books of Moshe should be said (& preferably not thought either). However, Hashem exists literally everywhere, he is permeating our existence, he is also the bathroom itself! What precautions are chumras and what is the ikar that we are not supposed to think or say in a modern bathroom? Is it minhag yershalyuim to wear stockings, if the community you are involved in is kollel? Can one daven with a minyan where the chazzan wears a messiach badge with the crown and flag ? Why are people that were killed because of they are Jews for example in the Holocaust referred to as kedoshim if many were Sinners and rejected their religion and if given the choice would reject Judaism to save their lives? How is a person yotzei the mitzvah of peru u'revu, and how would one apply the gemara in berachos that seemingly talks more about davening to have a son? If, Chas VeShalom, a War breaks out in Eretz Yisrael, would it have the din of milchemes mitzvah and if so would Yeshiva bochorim be required to fight? Does the concept of not studying TaNaCh after sunset until chatzot apply on Shabbas and Yom Tov too? Can you read mispacha magazine in the bathroom? What is Hashem's Shechina? Is someone allowed to generally clean/organize their house/room on shabbos ? How do we understand the concept of Suffik D'Rabbanon L'Hakel? Why are we more meikel? Especially for "easy" d'rabbanon like Sefiras Ha Omer, if it's a suffik, why was Chazal Meikel? TAZRIA-METZORA 5780 (Produced by: CedarStudios Podcasting 2020)
3743
Q&A- Halachic Process ,Parallel Universe & Torah on the Moon
Q&A- Halachic Process ,Parallel Universe & Torah on the Moon
May 4, 2020
1:42:26
Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] ACHAREI MOS - KEDOSHIM 5780 (Produced by: CedarStudios Podcasting 2020)
3744
Q&A- Mashiach, Jewish Music & Kabbalah
Q&A- Mashiach, Jewish Music & Kabbalah
May 10, 2020
1:04:47
Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] EMOR 5780 (Produced by: CedarStudios Podcasting 2020)
3745
Q&A- R' Shimon Bar Yochai, Sifrei Kabbalah & Yeshiva Systems
Q&A- R' Shimon Bar Yochai, Sifrei Kabbalah & Yeshiva Systems
May 20, 2020
1:22:47
Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] BEHAR BECHUKOSAI 5780 (Produced by: CedarStudios Podcasting 2020)
3746
Q&A- Yarmulke, Census & Beards
Q&A- Yarmulke, Census & Beards
May 27, 2020
1:24:19
Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] Bamidbar 5780 (Produced by: CedarStudios Podcasting 2020)
3747
Q&A- Karaites, Birth Control & Ultimate Truth
Q&A- Karaites, Birth Control & Ultimate Truth
Jun 2, 2020
1:00:19
Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] Nasso 5780 (Produced by: CedarStudios Podcasting 2020)
3748
Q&A- Rabbinic Authority, The Zohar & Metaphor
Q&A- Rabbinic Authority, The Zohar & Metaphor
Jun 5, 2020
1:06:27
Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] BAHALOSCHA 5780 (Produced by: CedarStudios Podcasting 2020)
3749
Q&A- Marriage, Secular Education & Rav Hirsch Ideology
Q&A- Marriage, Secular Education & Rav Hirsch Ideology
Jun 13, 2020
1:06:24
Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] SHELACH 5780 (Produced by: CedarStudios Podcasting 2020)
3750
Q&A - Relationships, Divorce Rate & OTD Adults
Q&A - Relationships, Divorce Rate & OTD Adults
Jun 21, 2020
1:19:41
Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] KORACH 5780 (Produced by: CedarStudios Podcasting 2020)
3751
Q&A-China, Making Aliya & The End of American Ascendency
Q&A-China, Making Aliya & The End of American Ascendency
Jul 3, 2020
1:04:17
Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] BALAK 5780 (Produced by: CedarStudios Podcasting 2020)
3752
Q&A- Chidush, Money & Magic Mushrooms
Q&A- Chidush, Money & Magic Mushrooms
Jul 10, 2020
56:03
Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] PINCHAS 5780 (Produced by: CedarStudios Podcasting 2020)
3753
SPECIAL:Entering the 3 Weeks & Our Role in Kiruv
SPECIAL:Entering the 3 Weeks & Our Role in Kiruv
Jul 12, 2020
44:21
Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] Ohr LaGolah, the Premier Rabbinic Training Program (featuring R' Breitowitz as well as the other senior lecturers at Ohr Somayach) has limited spots available for its Jerusalem Program, this coming Elul. Apply now!: https://bit.ly/OHRLAGOLAH TAMMUZ 5780 (Produced by: CedarStudios Podcasting 2020)
3754
Q&A-Cholov Stam, Changing Halacha & The State of Israel
Q&A-Cholov Stam, Changing Halacha & The State of Israel
Jul 19, 2020
1:02:43
Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] Ohr LaGolah, the Premier Rabbinic Training Program (featuring R' Breitowitz as well as the other senior lecturers at Ohr Somayach) has limited spots available for its Jerusalem Program, this coming Elul. Apply now!: https://bit.ly/OHRLAGOLAH MATTOS/MASAI 5780 (Produced by: CedarStudios Podcasting 2020)
3755
SPECIAL: Elul & Divine Mercy
SPECIAL: Elul & Divine Mercy
Aug 20, 2020
58:08
Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] (Produced by: CedarStudios Podcasting 2020)
3756
Introducing: Hashkafic History-1-Zionism
Introducing: Hashkafic History-1-Zionism
Aug 30, 2020
1:01:35
Introducing: Hashkafic History by Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing Judaism. For comments, questions, or sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] This shiur is dedicated by Jonathan Livi “In honor of my dear friend and Havruta Chaim Levtov. May you continue to be a model Ben torah for am Yisrael.” - (Originally Rec on May 9th 2011) (Produced by: CedarMedia Podcasting 2020)
3757
Q&A- Elul, Accountings & Quantifiable Change
Q&A- Elul, Accountings & Quantifiable Change
Aug 31, 2020
47:47
Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] KI SEITZEI 5780 (Produced by: CedarStudios Podcasting 2020)
3758
Q&A- Prayers at Graves, English Gemaras & The Evil Eye
Q&A- Prayers at Graves, English Gemaras & The Evil Eye
Sep 2, 2020
1:09:23
Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] KI SAVO 5780 (Produced by: CedarStudios Podcasting 2020)
3759
Hashkafic History-2-19th Century Yeshiva History and Haskalah
Hashkafic History-2-19th Century Yeshiva History and Haskalah
Sep 6, 2020
1:06:38
Hashkafic History by Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing Judaism. For comments, questions, or sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] (Originally Rec May 23 2011) (Produced by: CedarMedia Podcasting 2020)
3760
Hashkafic History-3- Haskala, Volozin & the Netziv
Hashkafic History-3- Haskala, Volozin & the Netziv
Sep 13, 2020
57:56
Hashkafic History by Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing Judaism. For comments, questions, or sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] (Originally Rec May 30 2011) (Produced by: CedarMedia Podcasting 2020)
3761
Q&A- Minyan, Prayer & Mechila Parameters
Q&A- Minyan, Prayer & Mechila Parameters
Sep 16, 2020
56:55
Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] NITZAVIM 5780 (Produced by: CedarStudios Podcasting 2020)
3762
SPECIAL: Mechila and Yom Kippur Avodah
SPECIAL: Mechila and Yom Kippur Avodah
Sep 22, 2020
43:05
Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] (Center 5781-Mechila and YK Avoda September 22) (Produced by: CedarStudios Podcasting 2020)
3763
Q&A- Kaparos, Scapegoats & RBG
Q&A- Kaparos, Scapegoats & RBG
Sep 25, 2020
44:18
Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] HAAZINU 5781 (Produced by: CedarStudios Podcasting 2020)
3764
Hashkafic History-4- Life in Volozin, The Netziv and R' Chaim
Hashkafic History-4- Life in Volozin, The Netziv and R' Chaim
Oct 15, 2020
56:02
Hashkafic History Life in Volozin, The Netziv and R' Chaim by Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing Judaism. For comments, questions, or sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] (Originally Rec June 6 2011) (Produced by: CedarMedia Podcasting 2020)
3765
Hashkafic History-5- Mussar Movements (R Yisrael Salant, Alter M' Kelm & M' Slabodka)
Hashkafic History-5- Mussar Movements (R Yisrael Salant, Alter M' Kelm & M' Slabodka)
Oct 20, 2020
1:11:35
Hashkafic History 5 - Muser Movements (R Yisrael Salant, Alter M' Kelm & M' Slabodka) by Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing Judaism. For comments, questions, or sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] (Originally Rec 13th June 2011) (Produced by: CedarMedia Podcasting 2020)
3766
Hashkafic History-6- Alter M'Slabodka - Alter M'Navardok - Alter M'Kelm
Hashkafic History-6- Alter M'Slabodka - Alter M'Navardok - Alter M'Kelm
Oct 25, 2020
1:01:22
Alter M'Slabodka - Alter M'Navardok - Alter M'Kelm Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing Judaism. For comments, questions, or sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] (Originally Rec 20th June 2011) (Produced by: CedarMedia Podcasting 2020)
3767
Q&A- Journalism, Marijuana & Covid-19 Lockdowns
Q&A- Journalism, Marijuana & Covid-19 Lockdowns
Oct 28, 2020
47:00
Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] LECH LECHA 5781 (Produced by: CedarStudios Podcasting 2020)
3768
Hashkafic History-7- Chazon Ish Hisnagdus- Rav Itzil'e Petterberger & Rav N. Amsterdam
Hashkafic History-7- Chazon Ish Hisnagdus- Rav Itzil'e Petterberger & Rav N. Amsterdam
Oct 31, 2020
1:03:00
Hashkafic History-7- Why the Chason Ish was Misnaged - The Petterberger Rav and R N. Amsterdam Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing Judaism. For comments, questions, or sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] (Originally Rec June 2011) (Produced by: CedarMedia Podcasting 2020)
3769
Q&A- Rebuke, Olam Haba & Diversity in Judaism
Q&A- Rebuke, Olam Haba & Diversity in Judaism
Nov 5, 2020
1:11:28
Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] VAYEIRA 5781 (Produced by: CedarStudios Podcasting 2020)
3770
Hashkafic History-8- Mussar Movements and Rav Hirsch
Hashkafic History-8- Mussar Movements and Rav Hirsch
Nov 7, 2020
1:00:57
8 - Mussar Movements and Rav Hirsch Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing Judaism. For comments, questions, or sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] (Originally Rec July 2011) (Produced by: CedarMedia Podcasting 2020)
3771
Q&A- Avos, Chumros & Capital Punishment
Q&A- Avos, Chumros & Capital Punishment
Nov 11, 2020
53:07
Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] CHAYEI SARA 5781 (Produced by: CedarStudios Podcasting 2020)
3772
Hashkafic History-9- Rav Hirsch "Torah Im Derech Eretz"-, Rav Wolbe Mussar & Rav Shkop
Hashkafic History-9- Rav Hirsch "Torah Im Derech Eretz"-, Rav Wolbe Mussar & Rav Shkop
Nov 13, 2020
59:20
9 - Rav Hirsch - Rav Wolbe - Rav Shkopp Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, "Hashkafic History". For comments, questions, or sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] (Originally Rec July 2011) (Produced by: CedarMedia Podcasting 2020)
3773
Q&A- Eilu Ve'eilu, Seder Kodshim & The Vilna Gaon
Q&A- Eilu Ve'eilu, Seder Kodshim & The Vilna Gaon
Nov 20, 2020
57:31
Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. 0:02 - Laws of Yichud being in an elevator with a woman 3:34 - Are you allowed to risk life for tefillin? (Risking life for mitzvos) —5:57: would one be able to fast 11:00 - Were there rabbeim who were supportive of Rav Salanter re: cholera Yom Kippur ? 13:10 - If we get a stipend to study, does one pay meiser on it? 14:40 -Can one eat a fish/part of a fish while it is alive? 15:50 - If one ate meat and then a short time later ate milk, is there an after-bracha? 17:52 -Can a jew open a goy’s mail (privacy; theft)? 22:20 - Why are there so many halachic opinions today (ashkenaz; sephard; amoraim)? 25:33 - Why do yeshivas today not study sefer kodshim? 33:50 - Why did the Vilna Goan put the Chassidim in cherum ? 43:30 - Can someone who trades stocked be a witness (cf gambling)? 49:00 - What is the reason people say a woman can’t learn Gemara ? To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] TOLDOS 5781 (Produced by: CedarStudios Podcast
3774
Hashkafic History-10- R' Dessler's Opinion, Churban Europe, Torah Im Derech Eretz & less known shitos of R' Hirsh
Hashkafic History-10- R' Dessler's Opinion, Churban Europe, Torah Im Derech Eretz & less known shitos of R' Hirsh
Nov 22, 2020
58:45
10 - R' Dessler's Opinion, Churban Europe, Torah Im Derech Eretz & less known shitos of R' Hirsh Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, "Hashkafic History". For comments, questions, or sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] (Originally Rec July 2011) (Produced by: CedarMedia Podcasting 2020)
3775
Q&A- Tanach, Minhag & Emunah
Q&A- Tanach, Minhag & Emunah
Nov 26, 2020
1:06:37
0:10 How would Russian Jews deal with the winter regarding sunlight and fire on Shabbos? Is HaShem indicating where Jews should live? 9:37 Why does the mainstream yeshiva-world put little emphasis on Nevi'im and Ketuvim? 19:50 Is an Ashkenazic person yotzei with Sephardic pronunciation? 22:33 Can you clarify Aveira li-shma? 28:15 Do we believe or know HaShem's Torah. What is emunah? 40:21 Was there a lack of communication between the Avos and Imos? 48:25 To what extent does knowing how to respond to heretics allow us to read heretical/atheistic works? 50:43 Whom did Eisav kill?—Nimrod? And why 51:38 Regarding Beis Hillel and Beis Shammai, why do we usually follow Beis Hillel? 58:14 Minhagim and Lineage. 1:04:17 (Followup) Can a Sephardic eat fish and dairy if they switch to Ashkenaz? Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] VAYEITZEI 5781 (Produced by: CedarStudios Podcasts)
3776
Q&A- Corona, Bashert & Priorities in Kiruv
Q&A- Corona, Bashert & Priorities in Kiruv
Dec 2, 2020
58:05
00:13 How should we properly respond to Coronavirus?—What is the message? 3:08 What does it mean that Yishmoel and Yisroel will face each other and Yishmoel will win before the Redemption 8:39 Is there truth to the idea that after 20 years old the bashert is on one's zichus? 14:08 (Follow-up) Why is there so much focus on the beshert? 15:14 In Kiddushin perek 2, why does it specify one needs to see his bride lest she be found too unattractive? 22:15 Is there an upper limit to how much the yetzer hara can be used for learning Torah? 25:31 Why is the Talmud Yerushalmi so understudied in comparison to Talmud Bavli? 41:01 To what extent does a ger get a totally new neshama? 43:28 We connect gaulah to shemone esrei (in Shacharis), so what of the Maariv seder? 49:38 How does the soul know to go back into the body when woken up suddenly? 51:14 Is outreach kiruv better when focused on totally disconnected people or to build up more frum Jews? 55:01 If milk, logically, is a part of an animal, how could Yehudis feed a Greek general milk as a religious Jewess? Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] VAYISHLACH 5781 (Produced by: CedarStudios Podcasts
3777
SPECIAL: 1- History of Chanukah
SPECIAL: 1- History of Chanukah
Dec 8, 2020
46:41
SPECIAL: History of Chanukah Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem. For comments, questions, or sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] (VAYEISHEV 5781 Center 5781-) (Produced by: CedarMedia Podcasting 2020)
3778
SPECIAL: 2- History of Chanukah
SPECIAL: 2- History of Chanukah
Dec 12, 2020
51:01
SPECIAL: History of Chanukah 2 Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem. For comments, questions, or sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] (VAYEISHEV 5781 Center 5781) (Produced by: CedarMedia Podcasting 2020)
3779
SPECIAL: 3 - History of Chanukah
SPECIAL: 3 - History of Chanukah
Dec 14, 2020
46:31
SPECIAL: History of Chanukah 3 Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem. For comments, questions, or sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] (MIKEITZ Center 5781) (Produced by: CedarMedia Podcasting 2020)
3780
Q&A- AI, Rationalism & Mysticism
Q&A- AI, Rationalism & Mysticism
Dec 30, 2020
1:12:58
00:00 What’s the purpose of being on this earth? 7:23 Following R’ Moshe Feinstein’s psak regarding mamzerim from reform (civil) 2nd marriages, would this mean those women wouldn’t need to cover their hair? 12:58 In order for Biah to be effective, doesn’t the man need to state his kavana? 17:50 How is Shabbos affected by changes in the dateline? 24:35 If it is a mitzvah deoreisa not to return to mitzrayim, how about issues like business, the occupation of Sinai peninsula, the Rambam etc.? 27:42 (Followup) What about those who speak Coptic Egyptians? 28:20 If one is exposed to rationalistic views and struggles with mystical views e.g. Zohar; Kabbalah, how does he sensitize himself? 35:25 How does tzaddik gamor (without a yetzer hara) get schar for mitzvah? 42:20 We know the original calendar (around Rosh Chodesh) was determined by witnesses in beis din, what would it take to go back to that? 46:24 (Followup) It is certain that we need Eliyahu haNavi? 48:35 Don’t we need a beis din in order to confirm that it is Eliyahu haNavi who will institute the beis din? 49:17 What is the Halacha in assisted pregnancy (e.g. artificial insemination)? 58:30 Would it be mares ayin to a single woman with in-vitro fertilization? 1:00:00 Can a man be a sperm-donor? 1:01:56 If the Avos only kept the positive commandments, then wasting seed would not seem assur. Can a goy not waste seed? 1:04:41 How does one differentiate between magic (even seemingly practicing magic) and very impressive action? 1:09:52 Does HaShem hold Torah learning more precious ? Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] Vayechi 5781 (Produced by: CedarMediaStudios Podcasts)
3781
Q&A- Minhag, Mashiach & Minyan
Q&A- Minhag, Mashiach & Minyan
Jan 7, 2021
1:01:29
00:00 Considering the 13 Principles of Faith in order to not be a heretic. What of Rashi’s statement from the Gemara that the final 8 pesukim of the Torah were written by Yoshua? 6:38 is it a mitzvah deoreisa or d’rabbanan to stand for a Talmid Chacham or a Rav? 12:44 In the Gemara it says 40 days before one is conceived a bashert is dictated. Is this true? 21:00 How is it that minhagim become Halacha? (e.g. Ashkenazim; Shabbos)? 26:39 Was there an issue with Moshe Rabbeinu eating the Korban Pesach since his son had no bris milah? 29:20 Any gezeira that most of the congregation are unable to keep, the gezira is repealed. Is that only the initial generation? 31:39 What will Halacha be like in the times of Moshiach? 36:39 What is the system for reuniting lost Jews when Moshiach comes? 39:27 Why is it permissible to observe Tu B'Shevat if it is Shabatian? 54:13 What was the tayva of Avodah Zara in Tanakh? 57:38 Was there a physical feeling from the Avodah Zara in the old days? 55:14 is the Shulchan Aruch binding? 58:28 If there is a minyan of exactly 10 mourners, does anyone answer? Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] SHEMOS 5781 (Produced by: CedarMediaStudios Podcasts)
3782
Q&A- Mazal Tov, Pets & Shemos
Q&A- Mazal Tov, Pets & Shemos
Jan 14, 2021
58:02
00:00 What is the Halacha l’meisa regarding emunah bitachon? 3:13 Are we allowed to daven or even enter a reform or conservative shul?—What is the cutoff point? 13:11 Can someone convert from Ashkenaz to Sefardi, and if so does he take on a new mesora (with parental permission)? 18:19 What does it mean that the Avos are partners in creation? 22:42 Why do we say ‘Mazal tov’ if we don’t follow mazalot?—Why do we say months named after pagan deities? 33:01 What are the main halachic concerns with owning pets? 42:44 What is so bad about Adam and Chava seeing each other naked? 44:46 For Ashkenazim if there is a glazed earthenware vessel that gets worn, is it kasherable? 47:17 What happen to those people who followed Avraham and Sarah? 50:03 Can one eat an apple from his own tree that fell on Shabbos? 51:08 We know they didn’t say ‘amen’ about a bracha in the Beis Hamikdash, so why did the Gemara in Brachos say Moshe used ‘amen’? 54:16 When was the name of HaShem (shem havaya) stopped from being pronounced? Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] VAYEIRA 5781 (Produced by: CedarMediaStudios Podcasts)
3783
SPECIAL: OLAMI Medical Students- "Risk in Halacha"
SPECIAL: OLAMI Medical Students- "Risk in Halacha"
Jan 18, 2021
58:55
Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem. For comments, questions, or sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] Olami Medical Students - Risk in Halacha January 7,2021 (Produced by: CedarMediaStudios Podcasting 2021)
3784
Q&A- Land for Peace, Inheritance & Mesira
Q&A- Land for Peace, Inheritance & Mesira
Jan 20, 2021
59:17
00:00 Is there any particular significance of acrostics in davening, tehilim, etc.? 1:51 Are we obligated or allowed to give land of Israel for peace? 9:26 For a Jew who was never exposed to Judaism, what is is Olam HaBa? 14:20 In the 9th perek of Bava Basra the daughters get support from inheritance and later 10% with men possibly losing out. Is there inconsistency with tumim? 19:27 Why did the Levi’im not become slaves in Mitzrayim and why couldn’t they rise against Mitzrayim? 28:41 How far does the prohibition of mesira (informing on Jews) go in and outside of Eretz Yisroel? 37:33 Why is Rosh Chodesh the first mitzva given to all Jewish people? 41:12 Is it a problem our Center beis and Main Beis are not facing the same way 44:17 If there is an emergency situation, can the chachomim change the laws? 48:30 Drinking water during bein hashmoshos is like stealing from the dead according to the Shulchan Aruch. Is this accurate? 50:55 Considering the numerous Internet resources, does it take away excuses from those who didn’t have it growing up? 54:12 What is the current status of the Eitz haChaim and Eitz haDas? 56:36 There are certain people who never died. What is their status? 57:27 Sometimes Tanakh references other books (e.g. Sefer HaYashar). Do we have it? Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] BO 5781 (Produced by: CedarMediaStudios Podcasts)
3785
Q&A- Outreach, Gedolim & Sambatyon River
Q&A- Outreach, Gedolim & Sambatyon River
Feb 3, 2021
1:12:56
00:00 If the Baal Shem Tov stresses outreach, how do we see this in Chassidic groups (outside Chabad)? 6:10 When we hear stories of open miracles for rabbonim, how should we consider these? 10:05 How should we utilize our vacation? 14:51 Is it obligatory to have a Jewish name, and why didn’t even amarayin change Greek names? 21:35 Can a Cohen go skydiving, assuming it’s mutter for anyone?—would anyone else be prevented from going? 25:20 What’s the mesora of secular educations ? 34:20 What is the origin for the mesora of chassidic lavush? 37:35 Are all the words from the Zohar from R Shimon bar Yochai? 44:45 Why did Avraham lie about Sara to Pharoh instead of relying on HaShem? 46:42 Would the plane not be an ohel for a Cohen? 50:32 The Gemara in brachos tell us not to learn Torah/tefillin within 4 amos of a corpse even in one house, and yet it also says under a single roof everything is considered 4 amos. 54:20 the Rambam says when HaShem sends forth physical things to replenish the earth, so what is the difference between the spiritual blessing of snow and rain? 54:14 What are the criteria for Gedolim?—Is it just consensus? (Eg young Ovadia Yosef) 1:04:00 Who is Dovid Ruveni? What is this legendary river Sambatyon? Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] YISRO 5781 (Produced by: CedarMediaStudios Podcasts)
3786
SPECIAL: London JLE - Q&A
SPECIAL: London JLE - Q&A
Feb 7, 2021
42:06
Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem. For comments, questions, or sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] SPECIAL: London JLE - Q&A 1-27-21 (Produced by: CedarMediaStudios Podcasting 2021)
3787
Parshas Mishpatim - How Was the Torah Given?
Parshas Mishpatim - How Was the Torah Given?
Feb 11, 2021
48:31
Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem. For comments, questions, or sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] https://podcasts.ohr.edu/ Mechina 5781-Parshas Mishpatim Feb 11,2021 (Produced by: CedarMediaStudios Podcasting 2021)
3788
Q&A- Tzedaka, Purim & Eradicating Amalek
Q&A- Tzedaka, Purim & Eradicating Amalek
Feb 25, 2021
59:13
00:00 As society gets wealthier, will there be a point when we don’t need to give Tzedakah? 1:30 the Gemara in brachos raises a contradiction wherein HaShem gives over the earth to everyone but also that he owns everything until someone makes a bracha (including non-Jews) 4:16 The rambam says the mitzvo of the building of the beis hamikdash will follow Eliyahu HaNavi but the Temple Institute wants to build it now. How does the Rav respond? 10:48 Regarding Gilgul, can one accidentally learn in the merit of himself? 16:30 What is the status of someone who (medically) died either through CPR or more mystical means as with R’ Zeira? 20:56 is there any halachic ruling that we can follow a minority opinion in extenuating circumstances? 22:53 What’s the difference between saying Torah is G-d because his will and essence are the same and the Christian trinity? 27:30 Why does HaShem allow the Jewish people to continue when maybe 1% are doing what they’re supposed to? 31:43 why did the Mishna Brurah became the main source for Charedim over the Aruch haShulchan? 39:51 it’s brought down that the descendants of Amalek converted to Judaism who taught in Bnei Brak, but why didn’t we kill them? 47:27 What is the sfara of the reform rabbi who doesn’t believe HaShem gave the Torah? 50:07 Why isn’t the 7th of Adar a taanis anymore for Moshe Rabbeinu yohrzeit? 52:50 should one pray for rain in the winter if he doesn’t like rain re: poor kavana?—what if it is societally injurious? 55:22 Are we all like a Cohen Gadol on Purim? 57:38 which of the tribes would a ger end up belonging to? Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] TETZAVEH 5781 (Produced by: CedarMediaStudios Podcasts)
3789
Q&A- Mashiach, Milah & Aleph Bais
Q&A- Mashiach, Milah & Aleph Bais
Mar 4, 2021
56:56
00:00 If a Cohen makes korban pasul (e.g. with wearing unsanctioned clothing) who pays for it? 2:22 Why is it that for mincha and musaf there is an extra pasuk for Ashkenazim before Amida (ki shem HaShem) (7:42) if we have so many lost Jews around the world such as in South America how will we fit them in Israel when Moshiach comes? 11:46 In the time of the 2nd Beis Hamikdash, there wasn’t the need for the Ahron, so what would that mean for Avoda? 14:42 Why do we pray for Moshiach?—shouldn’t we have faith he will come at the right time? 18:53 there is a Mishne in the 2nd perek of Hagiga mentioning there are 4 things 1 shouldn’t think about: what are those? 25:45 In Parashas Ki Sisa the counting of the people is done with a half-shekel. Why is it acceptable for Moshe to count this way? 34:48 in the Zilberman school of learning they learn Tanakh baal pe, then Gemara bekius and only then beiyun. Is this more the authentic method? 44:30 What language would a Gemara today be in if it weren’t written at the time?—Would it be in multiple languages? 46:45 Considering bris milah, if the body is perfect, why would one need to change a body? Why did HaShem indicate the bris to be on the male organ? 52:35 Would bris milah apply to non-Jews or Adam haRishon? 55:10 Is the order of Alef Beis random? Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] KI SISA 5781 (Produced by: CedarMediaStudios Podcasts)
3790
SPECIAL: OLAMI Medical Students - Stem Cell Research
SPECIAL: OLAMI Medical Students - Stem Cell Research
Mar 8, 2021
1:03:00
Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem. For comments, questions, or sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] Olami Medical Students -Stem Cell Research March 7,2021 (Produced by: CedarMediaStudios Podcasting 2021)
3791
SPECIAL: Part 1 "An Overview of the Haggadah"
SPECIAL: Part 1 "An Overview of the Haggadah"
Mar 21, 2021
1:03:42
Ohr Somayach Virtual Pre Pesach Seminar Sign up here! Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem. For comments, questions, or sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] (Produced by: CedarMediaStudios Podcasting 2021)
3792
SPECIAL: Part 2 "An Overview of the Haggadah"
SPECIAL: Part 2 "An Overview of the Haggadah"
Mar 23, 2021
57:44
Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem. For comments, questions, or sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] (Produced by: CedarMediaStudios Podcasting 2021)
3793
SPECIAL: Introduction to Hilchos Shabbos + Q&A
SPECIAL: Introduction to Hilchos Shabbos + Q&A
Apr 19, 2021
1:11:48
Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem. For comments, questions, or sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] Introduction to Hilchos Shabbos - 1 (Produced by: CedarMediaStudios Podcasting 2021)
3794
SPECIAL: Introduction to Hilchos Shabbos Part 2 + Q&A
SPECIAL: Introduction to Hilchos Shabbos Part 2 + Q&A
Apr 23, 2021
53:22
Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem. For comments, questions, or sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] Introduction to Hilchos Shabbos - 2 (Produced by: CedarMediaStudios Podcasting 2021)
3795
Q&A- Yarmulka, Organ Donation & Pikuach Nefesh
Q&A- Yarmulka, Organ Donation & Pikuach Nefesh
Apr 29, 2021
54:45
00:00 Can you make deals with Hashem? 3:56 Is there a reason why there haven't been more prayer rallies for Moshiach especially this year? 8:24 Why do we wear a kippah? Did Moshe Rabbeinu wear a headcovering? 13:52 Was there no one to bench for Shlomzion Hamalka and Yanai Hamelech that they needed Shimon ben Shetach? 24:19 When Techiyas Hameisim happens, what does that means for how our levels don't compare (e.g. Moshe Rabbeinu and R' Chaim Kanievsky)? 27:10 In the 2nd perek of Brachos, it mentions an Eved Kanani as kosher. What does that mean and why was Rabban Gamliel accepting condolences? 29:52 There is concept of a person wanting/trying to do a mitzva but is prevented by oneis. Does this apply to pru urvu? 33:12 What is the main kavana for the first perek of Shema? (Followup) In light of that, how do we understand Derech Teva? 44:15 Can a Jew receive or donate an organ, & does it depends if the other person is a Goy? 50:12 How far does Pikuach Nefesh go? For instance, could one eat a shellfish to eliminate certain risks of future cancer? 53:08 (Followup) Would removing an ovary be totally asur in the same way as male castration? A Project Of Ohr.Edu Questions? Comments? We'd Love To Hear From You At: [email protected] https://podcasts.ohr.edu/ (Produced by CedarMediaStudios Podcasting)
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SPECIAL: When Was the Torah REALLY Given?
SPECIAL: When Was the Torah REALLY Given?
May 14, 2021
57:37
Pre Shavuos Seminar - 2021 / 5781 A Project Of Ohr.Edu Questions? Comments? We'd Love To Hear From You At: [email protected] https://podcasts.ohr.edu/ (Produced by CedarMediaStudios Podcasting)
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Q&A- Hamas, Anti-Semitism & The Abraham Accords (@Derech)
Q&A- Hamas, Anti-Semitism & The Abraham Accords (@Derech)
May 20, 2021
1:35:39
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Q&A- Colors, Names and Anthropomorphisms
Q&A- Colors, Names and Anthropomorphisms
May 31, 2021
1:09:21
0:00:05 Origin of Moshes staff? 0:01:49 If one considers Marcus Arelies as Tanah, can we consider his meditations as Torah source? 0:04:48 What is halacha for men wearing red? Also what about undergarments? 0:06:50 In the morning brachos, how do we interpret Talmud Torah keneged Koolam? 0:09:06 How did Rebbe Yehuda Hanasi decide what is a Mishnah and what is breitsa? 0:14:25 In the Talmud Bavli they have non Jewish names. why didn’t they have seemingly Jewish names? Why can’t be called up to the Torah with an english name if Hashem knows their name? 0:23:43 If called by nicknames, do those names become a name if people call u that name as well? 0:25:20 At end of parashat Vayigash with Yosef in mizrayim organizing land owner of land in Egypt, What does the pasuk mean when it says “ad hayom hazeh” for the land of the kohanim? 0:33:32 How is it possible for Hashem to be disappointed? Can Hashem feel emotions? 0:38:15 How does Rambam explain Hashem wearing tefillin? 0:43:30 Isn’t it taught that G-d doesn’t have an image? Is that not a limitation? 0:50:14 It is said that every four amot one takes in Israel is a mitzvah. what is the source for this statement and what does that mean? 0:54:57 Should one prioritize breadth or depth of knowledge in Torah study? 0:59:20 Is the schar from learning not from the efforts one makes? 1:02:00 Halachot Shabbat, bishul in sun that isn’t cooking in Gemara, what if you cook it something that was heated by sun? Do u treat it as it’s source? 1:04:00 Can u say shehechianu in personal life events? Finishing Sefer, etc? 1:07:40 What is the origin of languages? Would you like to sponsor an episode? A series? We'd love to hear from you! : [email protected] https://podcasts.ohr.edu/ Visit us @ ohr.edu ! (Produced by CedarMediaStudios Podcasting)
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SPECIAL: Gender Identity - Why Is This Happening Now & How It Affects Us
SPECIAL: Gender Identity - Why Is This Happening Now & How It Affects Us
Jun 4, 2021
42:47
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Q&A- Sorcery, Modern Science & Gerus
Q&A- Sorcery, Modern Science & Gerus
Jun 10, 2021
1:11:11
0:00:00 When we say “Each person has a chelek of Torah” what does that mean and how to do acquire it? 0:02:34 When the spies came back from EY, why did Moshe strongly support the Jews? Why was the punishment of the golden calf carried over to meraglim of the 40 year punishment? 0:07:00 If a ger converts and then find out afterwards that he was a Jew before his conversion, does he return to being a Jew or remain a ger? 0:12:16 Following Rabbi Moshe Feinstein’s psak on kalei habishul, what is an issue in a kli shlishi for tea? 0:17:50 Can one wax or pluck hair from the body? 0:20:52 In Josephus’s writings, was there a real movement at the time of Yashka or was it something created by the Romans? 0:27:07 What do we do when Josephus contradicts the accounts of Rabbinic literature? How do we reconcile this? 0:32:36 If Hashem loves us, how can he give us challenges that seemingly we can’t overcome? 0:36:25 How much burden should we put on previous generations sin and similarly how do much burden do we put on our own sins? 0:41:40 Was there inflation in time of the Gemara? 0:44:20 Does the character traits of Moshiach have to match that of David? 0:45:28 In the laws of Niddah, is going in to mayim chayim rabbinic? Also, the body of water is described in different terms. Why so? 0:50:17 What is an aveira lishma and are there any records of this? 0:54:00 Why didn’t Hashem respond Moshe’s question on why does bad things happen to righteous people? 0:57:20 Can one interview someone for a job if they have no intention to hire them and they just need information from them? Does it matter if it’s a Jew or a non Jew? 1:00:38 In shemoneh esrei why didn’t the rabbis invoke the merits of the Imahot? 1:03:00 Where do you draw the line between magic/sorcery and modern science which might seem sorcery like? 1:05:47 Gemara says don’t live in cities run by a Talmid Chacham. Is that a validation of a secular politician? 1:07:35 What are the pressing issues facing Torah society? What is a greater motivator than competition?