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Horror Agunah Stories - Prenuptial Agreements: Halacha, Hashkafa and Practicality - Don’t get married or allow your child to get married without listening to this program
Horror Agunah Stories - Prenuptial Agreements: Halacha, Hashkafa and Practicality - Don’t get married or allow your child to get married without listening to this program
Dec 28, 2019
2:28:47
How to insure against the horrors of divorce or being left an aguna: The new Prenuptial that has the Haskamos of Gedolei HaPoskim. Horror Agunah stories that prenups would have helped. Is it a forced Get? Do they actually work? Can it solve the Agunah crisis?
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Lashon Horah | Hear the stories of the recent tragic terror attacks
Lashon Horah | Hear the stories of the recent tragic terror attacks
Jan 4, 2020
2:02:51
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Medical School in Halacha, Practicing Medicine on Shabbos
Medical School in Halacha, Practicing Medicine on Shabbos
Jan 11, 2020
2:24:11
Can a Frum Jew become a doctor? Can a Kohein become a doctor? What are some of the many Halachic challenges they face? Giving stitches on Shabbos, Working in a Hospital on Shabbos, and many more practical applications…
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Is it Mutar to go to Secular College
Is it Mutar to go to Secular College
Jan 18, 2020
3:10:29
Coed dorms, bathrooms and classes; frats, drinking, and OTD risk; “orthodox” Jews mixed dancing parties at night and Shacharis the next morning; rampant anti-Semitism; extreme liberalism and Kefirah – is there any Heter?Are the Ivy League Schools worse than Brooklyn and Queens colleges? How does the situation in the U.S. compare to that of the U.K., South Africa and Australia?
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Checking for Bugs | Clarifying the status of Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Checking for Bugs | Clarifying the status of Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Jan 25, 2020
2:26:28
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Checking for Bugs Part 2
Checking for Bugs Part 2
Feb 1, 2020
1:57:53
What did our forefathers do before lightboxes loops and microscopes? Can you use triple washed lettuce without a hechsher? Are these issues D’oraysa or D’rabanan? How much effort should we be putting into this?
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Alternative Medicine: Halacha and Hashkafa
Alternative Medicine: Halacha and Hashkafa
Feb 8, 2020
1:48:06
Are different types of alternative medicines permitted in halacha? Are holistic approaches more “Jewish”? Are hospital births safer or more dangerous than non-hospital births? and much more…
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Yerushah and Nepotism in our Mosdos Hatorah in Halacha, Hashkafah, and History
Yerushah and Nepotism in our Mosdos Hatorah in Halacha, Hashkafah, and History
Feb 15, 2020
2:24:54
Should sons and sons in law be the Yoresh of a Chassidus, a Yeshiva, a Rabbanus, or should the Yoresh be the most qualified to replace? When did it change in our Yeshivos? What to do in a family business? Severance pay to children, and much more…
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World Zionist Organization, Once in a lifetime opportunity to join, Or a rejection of 120 years of our Mesorah?
World Zionist Organization, Once in a lifetime opportunity to join, Or a rejection of 120 years of our Mesorah?
Feb 22, 2020
1:57:08
Listen to the fiery debate!!!
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Should a student ever be expelled from school?
Should a student ever be expelled from school?
Feb 29, 2020
2:41:33
What are valid reasons to expel a student? Doing drugs? Selling drugs? Tznius? Having a Smartphone? Unfiltered Internet at home? Torching the principal’s van? What happens when a student is expelled? How should it be handled by parents, teachers, the principal and others? What if your child is being negatively influenced by a classmate?
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Coronavirus: Should we be going to Shul, Purim mesibos; What the Halacha tells us to do
Coronavirus: Should we be going to Shul, Purim mesibos; What the Halacha tells us to do
Mar 7, 2020
2:34:25
Can you travel to Eretz Yisroel? Kissing a Sefer Torah? Doing Bikkur Cholim? Shaking hands? Going to hear Parshas Zachor or hearing the Megillah in shul? Adam hamazek? And much more…
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“Heter Kiruv” - Can we permit Issurim in order to do Kiruv? Does the end justify the means?
“Heter Kiruv” - Can we permit Issurim in order to do Kiruv? Does the end justify the means?
Mar 14, 2020
3:03:37
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Covid 19; pressing Halachic and hashkafic questions discussed
Covid 19; pressing Halachic and hashkafic questions discussed
Mar 21, 2020
1:52:38
Minyan, mikvah, maaros, yotzei over phone, mesirah, rodeph, medical precedence, messages HKB”H is sending us, and much more…
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Contemporary Corona Halacha questions
Contemporary Corona Halacha questions
Mar 28, 2020
1:37:42
Paying playgroups and tuitions, deposits on hotels for Pesach and chasunos, mikvah and tevilas keilim, taanis bechorim, mattir kitniyos, selling chametz gamur and over phone, autopsies, Milah and metzizah b’peh, being moser on those not following govt guidelines
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Pesach in times of Corona
Pesach in times of Corona
Apr 4, 2020
1:10:29
Cleaning for Pesach churros, kitniyos, tziruf liminyan, Kaddish and kriyas hatorah, Amazon Warehouses, tevilas keilim, hallel Pesach night, haircuts during sefirah, kedimah for ventilators and treatment, chasuanah less than a minyan
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Timely Messages and Torah for Pesach During Corona
Timely Messages and Torah for Pesach During Corona
Apr 7, 2020
33:34
Timely Messages and Torah for Pesach During Corona
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“Adults at Risk” – How common is it? How do we deal with the issues?
“Adults at Risk” – How common is it? How do we deal with the issues?
Apr 13, 2020
2:16:45
What brings on “at risk” behavior? Once leaving Yeshivah, what can get someone off-track? Are schools to blame? Parents? Does teaching Emunah help or is it risky? Is there anything we can do to prevent adults at risk?
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Divorces and Parent Alienation: What’s the Halacha and Hashkafic Approach
Divorces and Parent Alienation: What’s the Halacha and Hashkafic Approach
Apr 25, 2020
2:20:12
How should a person deal with deal with parental alienation? What mistakes are being made? Divorce in the frum community, protecting the children, Bais Din vs. secular court
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Understanding the Halachic Process - How much do personal situations and feelings affect the psak?
Understanding the Halachic Process - How much do personal situations and feelings affect the psak?
May 2, 2020
1:31:41
How do Poskim decide? What do they take into account? and more…
320
Opening up the world again, how many can we allow to die for the sake of normalization? A Halachic discussion
Opening up the world again, how many can we allow to die for the sake of normalization? A Halachic discussion
May 16, 2020
1:51:09
How much risk of danger is acceptable in Halacha? Time to open our Shuls and Yeshivos? Risk for Parnassah, and much more…
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Shidduchim & Dating during Corona – should they be put on hold? What changes are we seeing? | What’s a possible solution for distance learning during Covid?
Shidduchim & Dating during Corona – should they be put on hold? What changes are we seeing? | What’s a possible solution for distance learning during Covid?
May 23, 2020
2:00:02
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What should a person focus on in his learning | Shavous Torah from Reb Dovid Lichtenstein
What should a person focus on in his learning | Shavous Torah from Reb Dovid Lichtenstein
May 30, 2020
1:04:31
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Hafganos and Racism in Halacha and Hashkafa
Hafganos and Racism in Halacha and Hashkafa
Jun 6, 2020
2:03:36
Are Hafganos effective? Damages? When is it ok? Rioting?Racism on African American Jews, protests in America, and much more…
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What people fight over in Shul and how to resolve the machlokes, plus: SHOCKING Gabbai stories from the trenches
What people fight over in Shul and how to resolve the machlokes, plus: SHOCKING Gabbai stories from the trenches
Jun 13, 2020
2:22:02
Two Aveilim want the Amud, someone’s not keeping his corona mask on, Tzedakah collectors during corona, he’s in my “Makom Kavua”, he’s davening too loud, the Chazan is too slow, close the window, it’s cold!!, open the window, it’s hot!, this shul is Nusach Ashkenaz!How do “out-of-town” Shuls compare to “in-town” Shuls? What issues do women deal with in shul?
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Being Frum in Politics
Being Frum in Politics
Jun 20, 2020
1:59:13
Halachic challenges of being Frum in politicsBehind-the-scenes stories and dilemmas from the halls of powerWhat is the opinion of the gedolei Yisroel on frum people in politics?Why are many going to secular parties?
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Slavery and Racism: The Torah view
Slavery and Racism: The Torah view
Jun 27, 2020
1:26:58
Why and in what circumstances did the Torah permit slavery? Is the Torah pro-slavery? What’s the Torah’s Hashkafa? Frum history of slave ownership, and more…
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Buying and Selling Stocks in Halacha
Buying and Selling Stocks in Halacha
Jul 4, 2020
1:23:12
Schar Shabbos, Ribbis, M’achalos Assuros, Pesach, and much more…
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“Women at Risk” and being married to someone “At Risk”
“Women at Risk” and being married to someone “At Risk”
Jul 11, 2020
2:48:11
What could cause a woman to feel disconnected from Yiddisheit? How and why does “at risk” behavior happen? Does a Rabbi or therapist need to tell the spouse? Does teaching Emunah help or is it risky? Is there a difference between married and single women? How to deal with at risk behavior halachically, hashkafically and psychologically? Is there any hope for Shalom Bayis?
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Life Insurance and Bitachon
Life Insurance and Bitachon
Jul 18, 2020
2:01:04
Can one buy a policy? Must you buy a policy? How much? Al Tiftach P’eh, priority, and much more…
330
Tuition crisis solutions and Halacha
Tuition crisis solutions and Halacha
Jul 25, 2020
1:37:26
Paying tuition with maaser, priorities, and much more…
331
Mashiach: What’s it all about?
Mashiach: What’s it all about?
Aug 1, 2020
1:59:50
What are we davening for? Will our personal problems go away? What are the signs of Mashiach’s arrival? Are we seeing them now? Who will be Mashiach? Could it be someone who already passed away? What does it mean to “believe” in Mashiach? What does it mean Ikvisa D’mishicha?
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Divide in Ger; a Hashkafic and Historical understanding
Divide in Ger; a Hashkafic and Historical understanding
Aug 8, 2020
1:21:27
Political or hashkafic?, P’shischa to Kotz to Ger – the differences, B’iyun or Bekius what changed, and much more…
333
Vacation Halachos
Vacation Halachos
Aug 15, 2020
1:00:14
What can you buy without a hechsher? Swimming with family, yichud, and much more…
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The Israel-UAE Accord: What Happened and Why is it Important?
The Israel-UAE Accord: What Happened and Why is it Important?
Aug 22, 2020
1:57:11
Was it worth giving up sovereignty? What is the Torah approach to this issue? Which important players have been overlooked? And other fascinating questions…
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What happens if the Democrats win
What happens if the Democrats win
Aug 29, 2020
1:23:49
Do we all move to Israel? Should we be aligned with Republican/Democratic Party, or the Torah-party? Should Israel be used as a political weapon? Should we be voting for an Immoral candidate who addresses our needs or should we be אור לגוים?
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Seminary in Eretz Yisrael – Is it worth it?
Seminary in Eretz Yisrael – Is it worth it?
Sep 12, 2020
1:13:09
Please take our survey about your experiences at http://seminarysurvey.com The high cost of attending seminary in Eretz YisraelWhat are the primary reasons to send a girl to seminary?Should a girl attend seminary for shidduchim reasons?The fascinating history of Sara Schenirer’s Bais Yaakov and seminaries
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Chalav Stam today; Rav Moshe’s Heter
Chalav Stam today; Rav Moshe’s Heter
Sep 26, 2020
1:32:53
Mirsas: Is it applicable today?During aseres Yemei TeshuvahMilk from Treifos
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Sukkos during corona; Showering on yom tov
Sukkos during corona; Showering on yom tov
Oct 3, 2020
1:14:50
Fascinating discussions on – Showers on yom tov with cold water, hot water; should we be davening this year in shul even with a mask; wearing gloves by lulav; pop up sukkos; meal of meat outside sukkah; shaming people without masks; and much more…
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10/10/20 - Shiur 292 - Masks and shuls; what should we be doing for Simchas Torah and going forward?
10/10/20 - Shiur 292 - Masks and shuls; what should we be doing for Simchas Torah and going forward?
Oct 7, 2020
1:55:57
Important conversations about the halachos and hashkafos of wearing masks during davening, shaming those that don’t, shul policy, what is the din for someone who killed someone with Covid unintentionally, much more... with Rabbi Yonason Sacks - Rosh Yeshiva of Beis Medrash vaTalmud, Rav of Agudas Yisroel, Passaic - 18:34with Michael Israel - President and Chief Executive of Westchester Medical Center - 53:39with Renee Garrick - Chief Medical Officer of Westchester Medical Center - 53:39with Josh Ratner - Resident of Monsey - 53:39with Rabbi Michoel Green - Author, Shliach of Central Massachusetts - 1:12:59 מראי מקומות
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Masks and shuls; what should we be doing for Simchas Torah and going forward?
Masks and shuls; what should we be doing for Simchas Torah and going forward?
Oct 10, 2020
1:55:57
Important conversations about the halachos and hashkafos of wearing masks during davening, shaming those that don’t, shul policy, what is the din for someone who killed someone with Covid unintentionally, and much more…
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10/17/20 - Shiur 293 - Being in the Headlines - Did we forget we are in Galus?
10/17/20 - Shiur 293 - Being in the Headlines - Did we forget we are in Galus?
Oct 16, 2020
1:12:54
Our communities response to Covid examined halachically:Agudah: A remarkable change of decades of policy unnoticed by manyLakewood: Is the Covid Vaads Psak that a shul is מגין ומציל and therefore no need for masks consistent with Halacha?The multitudes of sick in Monroe: Is there a mitzvah of Hatzala to a community that exhibits reckless behavior?Belz: Is it justified to risk lives of some to save lives of others? with Rabbi Avi Kahn - Rav of Congregation Khal New City - Founder and Rosh Beis Din of Beis Din Vaad Hadin V'Horaah - 43:24 מראי מקומות
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Being in the Headlines - Did we forget we are in Galus?
Being in the Headlines - Did we forget we are in Galus?
Oct 17, 2020
1:12:54
Our communities response to Covid examined halachically:Agudah: A remarkable change of decades of policy unnoticed by manyLakewood: Is the Covid Vaads Psak that a shul is מגין ומציל and therefore no need for masks consistent with Halacha?The multitudes of sick in Monroe: Is there a mitzvah of Hatzala to a community that exhibits reckless behavior?Belz: Is it justified to risk lives of some to save lives of others?
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10/24/20 – Shiur 294 – Police and Police Enforcement; what if it’s discriminatory
10/24/20 – Shiur 294 – Police and Police Enforcement; what if it’s discriminatory
Oct 23, 2020
1:59:05
Is sticking up for our rights a Kiddush HaShem or Chilul HaShem? Is holding a protest the right way? Do we need to strictly comply with secular law, or is there flexibility? What if the enforcement of the laws is discriminatory against observant Jews? What if we disagree with the laws? What if the laws close down our yeshivos, shuls and weddings? *** Guest Hosted by Ari Wasserman *** Author of “Making it Work,” “Making it ALL Work” (for women) and 10 other Seforim, Maggid Shiur, Yerushalayim with Rabbi Yitzchok Breitowitz – Renowned Posek and Senior Lecturer at Yeshivas Ohr Somayach – 12:03with Rabbi Mayer Twersky – Rosh Yeshiva, Rabbi Yitzchok Elchanan – 50:25with Mr. Ben Brafman – Noted criminal defense attorney – 1:17:22with Dr. David Lieberman – Internationally renowned speaker and author – 1:29:52closing chizuk from Rabbi Moshe Hauer – Executive Vice President, Orthodox Union – 1:42:51 מראי מקומות
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Police and Police Enforcement; what if it’s discriminatory
Police and Police Enforcement; what if it’s discriminatory
Oct 24, 2020
1:59:05
Is sticking up for our rights a Kiddush HaShem or Chilul HaShem? Is holding a protest the right way? Do we need to strictly comply with secular law, or is there flexibility? What if the enforcement of the laws is discriminatory against observant Jews? What if we disagree with the laws? What if the laws close down our yeshivos, shuls and weddings?
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10/31/20 – Shiur 295 – Mesira in Halacha
10/31/20 – Shiur 295 – Mesira in Halacha
Oct 29, 2020
1:43:19
Is it permitted to report non compliance to Covid regulations? Someone beating their spouse? Reckless driving? ....Monologue discussion;Is the Yateds' reporting responsible? with Rabbi Zalman Graus – Renowned Dayan and Mechaber Seforim – 39:58with Rabbi Shmuel Wiener – posek and a Rosh Kollel in Yeshivas Aderes Hatorah – 1:15:29 מראי מקומות
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Mesira in Halacha
Mesira in Halacha
Oct 31, 2020
1:43:19
Is it permitted to report non compliance to Covid regulations?Someone beating their spouse?Reckless driving? ….Monologue discussion;Is the Yateds’ reporting responsible?
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11/7/20 – Shiur 296 – America in chaos
11/7/20 – Shiur 296 – America in chaos
Nov 6, 2020
24:14
Torah's Haskafah to leadership change with Senator Joe Liberman - 11:30 מראי מקומות
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America in chaos
America in chaos
Nov 7, 2020
24:14
Torah’s Hashkafah to leadership change
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11/14/20 – Shiur 297 – How much (or little) should a husband help at home?
11/14/20 – Shiur 297 – How much (or little) should a husband help at home?
Nov 12, 2020
2:12:01
Halachically, does a husband need to help at all? Who needs to do the dishes, laundry and the like? What if the wife always needs help during his learning or work time? What if she’s a very needy person who should be handling more? What if he helps, but the wife doesn't like the way he does things? What are healthy expectations for boys and girls getting into marriage? What if there’s a gap between expectations and reality? *** Guest Hosted by Ari Wasserman *** Author of “Making it Work,” “Making it ALL Work” (for women) and 10 other Seforim, Maggid Shiur, Yerushalayim with Rabbi Dovid Kaplan – Mashgiach Ruchani, Yeshivas Beis Yisrael and shalom bayis author – 8:14with Rabbi Michoel Frank – Mora D'Asra of Kehilas Ohr HaTorah in Silver Spring, MD – 35:07with Rabbi Dovid Rosman – Director of Aish HaTorah and shalom bayis author – 1:05:19with Mrs. Debbie Fox, LCSW – expert in shalom bayis and family issues – 1:39:27with Dr. David Lieberman – Internationally renowned speaker and author – 1:56:33 מראי מקומות
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How much (or little) should a husband help at home?
How much (or little) should a husband help at home?
Nov 14, 2020
2:12:01
Halachically, does a husband need to help at all? Who needs to do the dishes, laundry and the like? What if the wife always needs help during his learning or work time? What if she’s a very needy person who should be handling more? What if he helps, but the wife doesn’t like the way he does things? What are healthy expectations for boys and girls getting into marriage? What if there’s a gap between expectations and reality?
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11/21/20 – Shiur 298 – Stories and Psakim of Hagaon Reb Dovid Feinstein זצ׳ל
11/21/20 – Shiur 298 – Stories and Psakim of Hagaon Reb Dovid Feinstein זצ׳ל
Nov 19, 2020
1:26:28
Posek who was the last word on life and death issues. Sampling of some of the shailos asked to him by Chai Lifeline. Stories of his humbleness and great kindness by his talmidim. with Rabbi Simcha Scholar– CEO Chai Lifeline – 19:54with Rabbi Raphael Ehrenpreis – talmid of Rav Dovid Feinstein z"tzl – 47:28with Reb Boruch Stein – shamash b'kodesh by Rav Dovid Feinstein z'tzl – 1:10:33 מראי מקומות
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Stories and Psakim of Hagaon Reb Dovid Feinstein זצ׳ל
Stories and Psakim of Hagaon Reb Dovid Feinstein זצ׳ל
Nov 21, 2020
1:26:28
Posek who was the last word on life and death issues.Sampling of some of the shailos asked to him by Chai Lifeline.Stories of his humbleness and great kindness by his talmidim.
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11/28/20 – Shiur 299 – You’ll be surprised at the many Issurei Ribbis you may have been Oiver; Kashrus & Mesorah of Turkey
11/28/20 – Shiur 299 – You’ll be surprised at the many Issurei Ribbis you may have been Oiver; Kashrus & Mesorah of Turkey
Nov 26, 2020
1:36:33
A response to: Criticism about Rabbi Sacks Zt"l; To a Rav from South Africa critical of Reb Moshe story Saying thank you on on a loan, paying back American dollars in Eretz Yisroel, Heter Iska, hard money loans, and much more...How do we eat Turkey? Where's the Mesorah? with Rabbi Mordechai Kanner – Rov, Kol Yaakov, Toronto, Canada, Mechaber Sefer: It's a Matter of Interest – 25:40with Rabbi Baruch Miller – Rov, Khal Beis Mordechai, Flatbush, Rosh Hakollel Beis Yosef Novardok – 48:21with Rabbi Ari Zivotofsky – World Renowned Expert in Mesorah of Birds – 01:14:10 מראי מקומות
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You’ll be surprised at the many Issurei Ribbis you may have been Oiver | Kashrus & Mesorah of Turkey
You’ll be surprised at the many Issurei Ribbis you may have been Oiver | Kashrus & Mesorah of Turkey
Nov 28, 2020
1:36:33
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12/5/20 – Shiur 300 – Divorce process; Why is divorce so contentious
12/5/20 – Shiur 300 – Divorce process; Why is divorce so contentious
Dec 4, 2020
53:23
Is there a better way to get divorced? Best interest of the child? Mediation vs. Arbitration. ***Guest Hosted by Rabbi Avrohom Kahn *** Founder, Bais Din Vaad Hadin V'horaah, Rav, Congregation Khal New City with Betzalel Rothstein - Mediator at Shalom Family Mediation; www.shalomfamilymediation.com – 10:58with Rabbi Twersky - Av bais din of Bais din Kav Hayoshor – 20:16with Rabbi Yitzchock Gruenebaum - Mediator in Monsey – 35:40 מראי מקומות
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Divorce process; Why is divorce so contentious
Divorce process; Why is divorce so contentious
Dec 5, 2020
53:22
Is there a better way to get divorced?Best interest of the child?Mediation vs. Arbitration
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12/12/20 – Shiur 301 – Legalization of Marijuana
12/12/20 – Shiur 301 – Legalization of Marijuana
Dec 10, 2020
1:21:01
Is it different than alcohol? What does it do to motivation? Is addiciton a problem in Bais Yaakov? How should we educate our youth? What's the underlying cause of addiction? and much more.... with Rabbi Berel Wein – Noted Rav, Historian, Lecturer – 22:18with Rabbi Avrohom Neuberger – Rav of Shaarei Tefillah of New Hempstead, Maggid Shiur for bochurim – 29:56with Dr Leslie Klein – Academic Dean of the Woman Institute of Torah Seminary & College – 43:23with Rabbi Yisroel Grossberg – Mashgiach Ruchni of Bnos Chaya Academy, Brooklyn – 45:06with Rabbi Moshe Elefant - COO, OU Kosher - 58:16with Mr. Tom Gagliano, MSW - Addictions Expert, Speaker, Coach - 01:06:12 מראי מקומות
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Legalization of Marijuana
Legalization of Marijuana
Dec 12, 2020
1:21:01
Is it different than alcohol? What does it do to motivation? Is addiciton a problem in Bais Yaakov? How should we educate our youth? What’s the underlying cause of addiction? and much more…
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12/19/20 – Shiur 302 – Should we take the Covid Vaccine?
12/19/20 – Shiur 302 – Should we take the Covid Vaccine?
Dec 17, 2020
1:06:28
Are you obligated to vaccinate? Is it Safe? Can schools mandate it? Is it permitted to jump the line? Who should we listen to Rabbonim or Doctors? with HaRav Shmuel Kamenetsky – Zkan Roshei Yeshivos – Rosh Yeshivah of Philadelphia – 21:51with HaRav Hershel Schachter – Rosh Yeshiva Yeshivas Rabbeinu Yitzchok Elchonon – 24:14with Dr. Alan Kadish – President of Touro – 36:51with Dr. Jeffrey Bander - Head of Covid Division at Mount Sinai – 50:10 מראי מקומות
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Should we take the Covid Vaccine?
Should we take the Covid Vaccine?
Dec 19, 2020
1:06:28
Are you obligated to vaccinate? Is it safe? Can schools mandate it? Is it permitted to jump the line? Who should we listen to, Rabbonim or Doctors?
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12/26/20 – Shiur 303 – Secular Holidays in Halacha
12/26/20 – Shiur 303 – Secular Holidays in Halacha
Dec 24, 2020
1:27:51
Can you go to company parties? Can you go to holiday parties? Can you drink there? Can you give co-workers gifts for the holidays? Can you wish them happy holidays? And much more....... with Rabbi Doniel Neustadt - Rov of Pine River Village, Lakewood – 16:28with Ralph Hertzka – CEO of Meridian – 41:16with Rabbi Ari Wasserman – Author of “Making it Work,” “Making it ALL Work” (for women) and 10 other Seforim, Maggid Shiur, Yerushalayim – 57:35 מראי מקומות
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Secular Holidays in Halacha
Secular Holidays in Halacha
Dec 26, 2020
1:27:51
Can you go to company parties? Can you go to holiday parties? Can you drink there? Can you give co-workers gifts for the holidays? Can you wish them happy holidays? and much more…
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1/2/21 – Shiur 304 – What halachically is a good (or bad) use of our time?
1/2/21 – Shiur 304 – What halachically is a good (or bad) use of our time?
Dec 31, 2020
1:58:36
What is Bitul Torah? What about Bitul Zeman? Do these concepts apply to women? Do they apply to: Shabbos naps, attending simchas, studying secular studies, listening to podcasts, watching sports, playing sports, visiting Gedolim, visiting kevarim, leisure activities, reading Gedolim biographies and much more. ***Guest Hosted by Ari Wasserman *** Author of "Making it Work", "Making it ALL Work" (for women) and 10 other Seforim, Maggid Shiur, Yerushalayim with Rabbi Moshe Hauer – Executive Vice President, Orthodox Union – 8:00with Rabbi Moshe Mordechai Lowy – Rav of the Agudas Yisrael of Toronto – 33:51with Rabbi Aryeh Lebowitz – Head of Semicha, REITS, and Rabbi of Beis HaKnesses of North Woodmere – 1:05:12with Reb Dovid Lichtenstein – founder and CEO of The Lightstone Group – 1:34:44with Mr. Charlie Harary – management consultant and noted speaker – 1:45:14 מראי מקומות
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What Halachically is a good (or bad) use of our time?
What Halachically is a good (or bad) use of our time?
Jan 2, 2021
1:58:36
What is Bitul Torah? What about Bitul Zeman? Do these concepts apply to women? Do they apply to: Shabbos naps, attending simchas, studying secular studies, listening to podcasts, watching sports, playing sports, visiting Gedolim, visiting kevarim, leisure activities, reading Gedolim biographies, and much more…
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1/9/21 – Shiur 305 – Starbucks kosher?
1/9/21 – Shiur 305 – Starbucks kosher?
Jan 8, 2021
1:09:25
What can or can’t you drink at a Starbucks, 7-11 and other non on kosher coffee shop. with Rabbi Sholom Fishbane – Director of Kashrus for the Chicago Rabbinical Council (cRc), president of AKO – 13:33with Rabbi Eli Gersten – Rabbinic Coordinator and Halachic Recorder for the OU – 41:27 מראי מקומות
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Is Starbucks kosher?
Is Starbucks kosher?
Jan 9, 2021
1:09:25
What can or can’t you drink at a Starbucks, 7-11, and other non kosher coffee shop
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1/16/21 – Shiur 306 – Eating meat in Halacha & Hashkafa; is vegetarianism a treif hashkafa?
1/16/21 – Shiur 306 – Eating meat in Halacha & Hashkafa; is vegetarianism a treif hashkafa?
Jan 14, 2021
1:38:26
Is it permitted to be a vegetarian or vegan? What about an animal rights activist? Is meat required on Shabbos, Yom Tov and at a Bris? Can we eat veal? Is there a chance shchitah can be banned in the U.S. like what’s happening in Europe? Is Synthetic meat still fleish? Can an Ashkenazi eat meat from a Sefardi hashgacha and vice versa? Can meat be left alone on a barbecue or at home with non-Jewish cleaning help? ***Guest Hosted by Ari Wasserman *** Author of "Making it Work", "Making it ALL Work" (for women) and 10 other Seforim, Maggid Shiur, Yerushalayim with Rabbi Yitzchak Breitowitz – Renowned Posek and Senior Lecturer at Yeshivas Ohr Somayach – 4:23with Rabbi Pinchas Goldschmidt – Chief Rabbi of Moscow, President of the Conference of European Rabbis – 32:50with Rabbi Yissochar Dov Krakowski – Director of OU Kosher in Israel, noted Posek and author – 48:00 מראי מקומות
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Eating meat in Halacha and Hashkafa; is vegetarianism a treif Hashkafa?
Eating meat in Halacha and Hashkafa; is vegetarianism a treif Hashkafa?
Jan 16, 2021
1:38:26
Is it permitted to be a vegetarian or vegan? What about an animal rights activist? Is meat required on Shabbos, Yom Tov and at a Bris? Can we eat veal? Is there a chance shchitah can be banned in the U.S. like what’s happening in Europe? Is synthetic meat still fleish? Can an Ashkenazi eat meat from a Sefardi hashgacha and vice versa? Can meat be left alone on a barbecue or at home with non-Jewish cleaning help?
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1/23/21 – Shiur 307 – Midwinter Vacations - Flaunting our wealth
1/23/21 – Shiur 307 – Midwinter Vacations - Flaunting our wealth
Jan 22, 2021
1:06:21
Over the top vacations, extravagant spending on Simchas: is it permitted Halachically & hashkafically? what message does it send our children? is it putting pressures on our communities, and much more... with Rabbi Chaim Mendel Brodsky – Rosh Yeshivah Zichron Shmaryahu, Toronto, Canada – 15:06with Rabbi Moshe Hauer – Executive Vice President, Orthodox Union – 30:08with Rabbi Moshe Rotberg – Rav of Zichron Yechezkel, Toms River NJ, pyscotherapist – 50:46 מראי מקומות
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Midwinter Vacations - Flaunting our wealth
Midwinter Vacations - Flaunting our wealth
Jan 23, 2021
1:06:21
Over the top vacations, extravagant spending on Simchas: is it permitted Halachically and Hashkafically?What message does it send our children?Is it putting pressures on our communities, and much more…
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1/30/21 – Shiur 308 - To Vax or not to Vax – Debate about the Covid Vaccine - Halachic status of doctors
1/30/21 – Shiur 308 - To Vax or not to Vax – Debate about the Covid Vaccine - Halachic status of doctors
Jan 29, 2021
1:40:00
The Torah's look on: the Covid Vaacine, the Ne'emanus of doctors, the reasons of the anti vaxxers and anti maskers with Rabbi Akiva Tatz – Renowned Rabbi, Doctor, Lecturer , London, England– 16:19with Dr. Lawrence Palevsky – Doctor Northport Wellness Center– 48:09with Reb Yaakov – Statistician, Bnei Brak, Israel – 1:14:08 מראי מקומות
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To Vax or not to Vax, Debate about the Covid Vaccine, Halachic status of doctors
To Vax or not to Vax, Debate about the Covid Vaccine, Halachic status of doctors
Jan 30, 2021
1:40:00
The Torah’s look on: the Covid Vaacine, the Ne’emanus of doctors, the reasons of the anti vaxxers and anti maskers
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2/6/21 – Shiur 309 – The Torah view of alternative lifestyles, Liberalism and Progressivism
2/6/21 – Shiur 309 – The Torah view of alternative lifestyles, Liberalism and Progressivism
Feb 4, 2021
1:32:54
Which liberal and progressive ideas conflict with the Torah? How should Jewish institutions handle LGBT pressures by a member? How does the secular view of sexuality compare to that of the Torah? Should we educate our children about these issues, or keep silent? Should someone with these beliefs and/or practices be distanced? Not given an Aliya? ***Guest Hosted by Ari Wasserman *** Author of "Making it Work", "Making it ALL Work" (for women) and 10 other Seforim, Maggid Shiur, Yerushalayim with Rabbi Zevulun Schwartzman – Rosh Kollel, Yerushalayim – 11:19with Rabbi Mayer Twersky – Rosh Yeshiva, Rabbi Yitzchok Elchanan – 36:51with Jonathan Rosenblum – Famed Author and Writer for Mishpacha Magazine – 59:42with Denise Harle Esq. – senior counsel for Alliance Defending Freedom – 1:23:56 מראי מקומות
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The Torah view of Alternative lifestyles, Liberalism, and Progressivism
The Torah view of Alternative lifestyles, Liberalism, and Progressivism
Feb 6, 2021
1:32:54
Which liberal and progressive ideas conflict with the Torah? How should Jewish institutions handle LGBT pressures by a member? How does the secular view of sexuality compare to that of the Torah? Should we educate our children about these issues, or keep silent? Should someone with these beliefs and/or practices be distanced? Not given an Aliya?
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2/13/21 – Shiur 310 – Jewish Media
2/13/21 – Shiur 310 – Jewish Media
Feb 11, 2021
1:30:14
What is role of Jewish media in the frum world today? Has their influence usurped the Rabbonim? What is the red line for crass consumerism? Are they making the singers and musician into Jewish celebrities? Is it their job to stay politically neutral or can they slant their opinions? And much more.... with Reb Eli Paley – Publisher of the Mishpacha, Head of Chareidi institute of public affairs – 20:22with Rabbi Efrem Goldberg – Senior Rabbi of the Boca Raton Synagogue – 49:00with Rabbi Avi Shafran – Agudath Israel of America's director of public affairs, Columnist for the Ami – 1:07:20 מראי מקומות
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Jewish Media
Jewish Media
Feb 13, 2021
1:30:14
What is role of Jewish media in the frum world today? Has their influence usurped the Rabbonim? What is the red line for crass consumerism? Are they making the singers and musician into Jewish celebrities? Is it their job to stay politically neutral or can they slant their opinions? and much more…
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2/20/21 – Shiur 311 – Brisk : Reb Dovid Soloveitchik ZT"L
2/20/21 – Shiur 311 – Brisk : Reb Dovid Soloveitchik ZT"L
Feb 18, 2021
1:21:14
Reb Dovid Soloveichik's life: Torah, Hashkafos and Hanhagos with Reb Yitzchok Frankfurter – Publisher of Ami Magazine, Talmid and personal emissary of Reb Dovid – 19:47 Brisk: What was Reb Chaims' Chiddush in learning over previous generations? with Rabbi Hershel Schachter – Rosh Yeshivah of YU and talmid of Rav Soloveitchik – 49:01with Rabbi Lictenstein – Rosh Yeshivah and grandson of Reb Chaim – 1:00:02with Rabbi Ezra Rodkin – Rosh Yeshivah of Pe'er Hatorah, Rov of Zichron Yaakov Slomo V'Chava, Talmid Muvhak of Reb Dovid Soloveichik – 1:05:22 מראי מקומות
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Brisk : Reb Dovid Soloveitchik ZT”L
Brisk : Reb Dovid Soloveitchik ZT”L
Feb 20, 2021
1:21:14
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2/27/21 – Shiur 312 – Can we buy and sell the schar of Mitzvos? A portion in Olam Haba? Does Michael Steinhardt owe Dovid Lichtenstein $100k?
2/27/21 – Shiur 312 – Can we buy and sell the schar of Mitzvos? A portion in Olam Haba? Does Michael Steinhardt owe Dovid Lichtenstein $100k?
Feb 24, 2021
1:31:10
Can Mitzvos be bought and sold? Can you pay someone to take your Aveiros? Is Dovid Lichtenstein’s purchase of Michael Steinhardt’s mitzvah/olam haba valid? Can either party rescind the deal in Beis Din? ***Guest Hosted by Ari Wasserman *** Author of "Making it Work", "Making it ALL Work" (for women) and 10 other Seforim, Maggid Shiur, Yerushalayim with Reb Dovid Lichtenstein – founder and CEO of The Lightstone Group, purchaser of Michael Steinhardt’s “Birthright mitzvah” – 10:33with Rabbi Manis Friedman – famed author, speaker, educator and Chabad Shaliach –28:09with Rabbi Avi Wiesenfeld – Rosh Yeshiva of Beis Dovid and posek of Kav Halacha Beis Hora'ah – 38:24with Rabbi Zalman Graus – Renowned Toen, Dayan and Mechaber Seforim – 1:05:47with Rabbi Yona Reiss – Av Beis Din of the CRC - 1:18:53 מראי מקומות
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Can we buy and sell the schar of Mitzvos? A portion in Olam Haba? Does Michael Steinhardt owe Dovid Lichtenstein $100k?
Can we buy and sell the schar of Mitzvos? A portion in Olam Haba? Does Michael Steinhardt owe Dovid Lichtenstein $100k?
Feb 27, 2021
1:31:10
Can Mitzvos be bought and sold? Can you pay someone to take your aveiros? Is Dovid Lichtenstein’s purchase of Michael Steinhardt’s mitzvah/olam haba valid? Can either party rescind the deal in Beis Din?
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3/6/21 – Shiur 313 – Pesach Hotels
3/6/21 – Shiur 313 – Pesach Hotels
Mar 4, 2021
1:29:24
The 8 Kashrus questions you must ask the mashgaiach before booking a hotel for Pesach, Does it take away from our childrens Pesach experience or is it a necessary break, Is it over excessive Gashmius or Ruchniusdike inspiration, What can go wrong, and much more.. with Rabbi Leizer Ginzburg – Rosh Kollel of Mirrer Yeshivah, Rov of Agudah – 18:42with Yitzchok Neger – Sabra Tours – 37:06with Rabbi Lenny Steinberg – Rabbinic coordinator for the OU – 47:23with Rabbi Mordechai Shain – Longtime Pesach Hotel Mashgiach – 59:12with Arieh Wagner – Pesach Programs in Davos Switzerland and around the world –1:11:25 מראי מקומות
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Pesach Hotels
Pesach Hotels
Mar 6, 2021
1:29:24
The 8 Kashrus questions you must ask the mashgiach before booking a hotel for Pesach, Does it take away from our childrens Pesach experience or is it a necessary break?, Is it over excessive Gashmius or Ruchniusdike inspiration, what can go wrong, and much more…
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3/13/21 – Shiur 314 – Governor Cuomo Scandal – How does the Torah view allegations
3/13/21 – Shiur 314 – Governor Cuomo Scandal – How does the Torah view allegations
Mar 12, 2021
1:13:31
Balancing protecting from the predator to protecting the reputation of the accused, Should the jewish media be reporting offenders to make awareness? Are allegations to be believed if they can be poliitcally motivated? The Ne'emanus of women, Are offenders habitual, and much more........ with Rabbi Moshe Taub – Rav, Young Israel of Holliswood, Ami columnist – 16:40with Yochanan Donn – Longtime columnist for Jewish newspapers – 47:46with Keshet Starr – CEO of the ORA (Orthodox Resolution of Agunot) – 58:54with Rabbi Menachem Rosenfeld – Family Mediator –1:05:08 מראי מקומות
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Governor Cuomo Scandal – How does the Torah view allegations
Governor Cuomo Scandal – How does the Torah view allegations
Mar 13, 2021
1:13:31
Balancing protecting from the predator to protecting the reputation of the accused, Should the jewish media be reporting offenders to make awareness? Are allegations to be believed if they can be poliitcally motivated?The Ne’emanus of women, Are offenders habitual?, and much more…
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3/20/21 – Shiur 315 – Got the picture? – Shidduch pictures in halacha and Haskafah
3/20/21 – Shiur 315 – Got the picture? – Shidduch pictures in halacha and Haskafah
Mar 18, 2021
1:36:48
Does it enhace chances of Shidduchim or does it objectize the girls, Are they being passed around like baseball cards, Is a breach of Tznius, What can you know from a picture, and much more....... with Rabbi Henoch Plotnick – Rosh Mesivta Meor Hatorah Chicago, columnist in the Mishpacha – 16:49with Rabbi Shlomo Goldberger – Director, Shidduch Center Of Baltimore – 34:25with Mrs. Bella Beer – Longtime Shadchan and coach, Shidduch columnist in the Yated –1:02:29with Mrs. Tova Weinstein – Spearheading movement to discontinue pictures @ [email protected] – 1:13:46with Reb Meir – A young married man who spent 5 Yrs in shidduchim –1:27:55 מראי מקומות
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Got the picture? – Shidduch pictures in Halacha and Hashkafah
Got the picture? – Shidduch pictures in Halacha and Hashkafah
Mar 20, 2021
1:36:48
Does it enhace chances of Shidduchim, or does it objectize the girls?, Are they being passed around like baseball cards?, Is it a breach of Tznius?, What can you know from a picture?, and much more…
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3/27/21 – Shiur 316 – Pesach Inspiration
3/27/21 – Shiur 316 – Pesach Inspiration
Mar 26, 2021
48:13
Short Divrei Torah and inspiration on Pesach מראי מקומות
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Pesach Inspiration
Pesach Inspiration
Mar 27, 2021
48:13
Short Divrei Torah and Inspiration on Pesach
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4/10/21 – Shiur 317 – Yom Hashoah - Should we commemorate?
4/10/21 – Shiur 317 – Yom Hashoah - Should we commemorate?
Apr 9, 2021
1:18:18
Are we allowed to make a special day for mourning? Is it allowed to be made in Nissan? Is "never again" a Jewish concept? Is it wrong to enumerate anti-semitic acts? and much more..... with Rabbi Marvin Hier – Dean and Founder of Simon Wiesenthal Center – 22:55with Rabbi Yaakov Feitman –Rav, Khal Beis Yehudah Tzvi, Cedarhurst NY – 35:19with Hanoch Teller – Noted Historian, Author and Lecturer – 58:42 מראי מקומות
390
Yom Hashoah - Should we commemorate?
Yom Hashoah - Should we commemorate?
Apr 10, 2021
1:18:18
Are we allowed to make a special day for mourning? Is it allowed to be made in Nissan? Is “never again” a Jewish concept? Is it wrong to enumerate anti-semitic acts? and much more…
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4/17/21 – Shiur 318 – How has Rabbanus (being a shul Rabbi) changed over the past 40+ years?
4/17/21 – Shiur 318 – How has Rabbanus (being a shul Rabbi) changed over the past 40+ years?
Apr 15, 2021
1:47:57
What are the strangest shaylos a shul Rav is asked? What about 40+ years ago? What are the greatest challenges and difficulties encountered by a shul Rav? How have things changed? What’s most enjoyable, and what’s the least enjoyable? What are congregants struggling with the most today? ***Guest Hosted by Ari Wasserman *** Author of "Making it Work", "Making it ALL Work" (for women) and 10 other Seforim, Maggid Shiur, Yerushalayim with Rabbi Berel Wein – Rabbi of Beit Knesset Hanassi, Yerushalayim – 7:59with Rabbi Zev Leff – Rabbi of Moshav Matisyahu – 39:39with Rabbi Gershon Bess – Rabbi of Cong. Kehilas Yaakov, Los Angeles – 1:16:37 מראי מקומות
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How has Rabbanus (being a shul Rabbi) changed over the past 40+ years?
How has Rabbanus (being a shul Rabbi) changed over the past 40+ years?
Apr 17, 2021
1:47:57
What are the strangest shaylos a shul Rav is asked? What about 40+ years ago? What are the greatest challenges and difficulties encountered by a shul Rav? How have things changed? What’s most enjoyable, and what’s the least enjoyable? What are congregants struggling with the most today?
393
4/24/21 – Shiur 319 – Sefirah and Lag Baomer - All you need to know
4/24/21 – Shiur 319 – Sefirah and Lag Baomer - All you need to know
Apr 23, 2021
1:07:48
What's the source of the proihbition of music? Is recordings, acapella and other forms of music forbidden?Can you shave your beard? Can you make Shecheyanu?Should you go to Meron this year or will it cause Chilul Shabbos? Does the pigrimage to Meron repair Charedi Chiloni relations ?What's the real source of the Yom Tov of lag Baomer? A novel approach to the source of lag Baomer with Rabbi Beirach Steinfeld – Rabbi of Rov, Khal Dover Tov, Flatbush, Halacha Columnist – 16:50with Reb Yitzchok Pindrus – Chairman, Yahadus HaTorah – 38:30with Rabbi Yechiel Goldhaber – Mechaber Seforim –59:37 מראי מקומות
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Sefirah and Lag Baomer - All you need to know
Sefirah and Lag Baomer - All you need to know
Apr 24, 2021
1:07:48
What’s the source of the proihbition of music? Is recordings, acapella and other forms of music forbidden?Can you shave your beard? Can you make Shecheyanu?Should you go to Meron this year or will it cause Chilul Shabbos? Does the pigrimage to Meron repair Charedi Chiloni relations?What’s the real source of the Yom Tov of Lag Baomer?A novel approach to the source of Lag Baomer
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5/1/21 – Shiur 320 – Should we change the way we make Chasunahs? Why do we discriminate against the handicapped (בעלי מום) in the Beis Hamikdash?
5/1/21 – Shiur 320 – Should we change the way we make Chasunahs? Why do we discriminate against the handicapped (בעלי מום) in the Beis Hamikdash?
Apr 30, 2021
1:17:29
Are our Chasunas over the top? Do affluent people/community leaders need to cut down to encourage others? Is there a difference on how much Tzedaka you give? What about all the Yidden who make Parnassah from Chasunas? with Chaim Ekstein – Founder CE Capital Services & Empowerment funding, Author, Founder of the $10,000 wedding challenge – 16:28with Rabbi Yosef Vigler – Rav, Maayan Yisroel, Flatbush – 32:22with Shloimy Dachs – Singer, orchestra owner – 47:19with Shaul Greenwald – Co-founder, simchainitiative.org, CEO, Riverside Abstract – 1:02:37 מראי מקומות
396
Should we change the way we make Chasunahs? | Why do we discriminate against the handicapped (בעלי מום) in the Beis Hamikdash?
Should we change the way we make Chasunahs? | Why do we discriminate against the handicapped (בעלי מום) in the Beis Hamikdash?
May 1, 2021
1:17:29
Are our Chasunas over the top?Do affluent people/community leaders need to cut down to encourage others?Is there a difference on how much Tzedaka you give?What about all the Yidden who make Parnassah from Chasunas?
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5/8/21 – Shiur 321 – Are there Halachic ways to eliminate debt?
5/8/21 – Shiur 321 – Are there Halachic ways to eliminate debt?
May 6, 2021
2:04:16
Are there heterim to not repay debt? What if it’s owed to a credit card company, bank or government, as opposed to a Jewish lender or gmach? What must be disclosed when taking out a loan? Is it better to learn in Kollel and incur debt or to get a job? Can a creditor force the debtor to sell his home and other assets? Does halacha ever cap the amount of debt we can incur? ***Guest Hosted by Ari Wasserman *** Author of "Making it Work", "Making it ALL Work" (for women) and 10 other Seforim, Maggid Shiur, Yerushalayim with Rabbi Yitzchok Berkowitz – Rosh Yeshiva of Aish HaTorah – 9:57with Rabbi Yosef Greenwald – Dayan, Posek and Rav of Khal Dexter Park – 35:32with Naftoli Horowitz – Managing Director at J.P. Morgan and author – 01:07:10with Shmuli Margulies – Chairman of Mesila – 01:40:00with Rabbi Berel Wein – Rabbi of Beit Knesset Hanassi – 02:01:47 מראי מקומות
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Are there Halachic ways to eliminate debt?
Are there Halachic ways to eliminate debt?
May 8, 2021
2:04:16
Are there heterim to not repay debt?What if it’s owed to a credit card company, bank or government, as opposed to a Jewish lender or gmach?What must be disclosed when taking out a loan?Is it better to learn in Kollel and incur debt, or to get a job?Can a creditor force the debtor to sell his home and other assets?Does halacha ever cap the amount of debt we can incur?
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5/15/21 – Shiur 322 – The Meron Tragedy - How should we view it?
5/15/21 – Shiur 322 – The Meron Tragedy - How should we view it?
May 14, 2021
1:13:41
A heart wrenching eyewitness report. Is it an act of Hashem or of human negligence? How do we strengthen our Emunah? How do we explain it to our children? Can we know why it happened? and much more.. with Reb Shmulik Kleiner – President, Agudas Yisroel Bais Binyomin, Eyewitness – 18:42with Rabbi David Ashear – Best Selling Author, Living Emunah Series, livingemunah.com – 34:09with Rav Pinchos Friedman – Rosh Kollel of Belzer Kollelim in Eretz Yisroel, Rosh Yeshiva Yeshivas Mevakshei Hashem, Renowned lecturer, Mechaber Shvilei Pinchos – 49:37 מראי מקומות
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The Meron Tragedy - How should we view it?
The Meron Tragedy - How should we view it?
May 15, 2021
1:13:41
A heart wrenching eyewitness report.Is it an act of Hashem or of human negligence? How do we strengthen our Emunah? How do we explain it to our children? Can we know why it happened? and much more…