Popular Shows by Rabbi Yoel Plutchok יואל פלוטצ'וק
223 episodes
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1
The Satmar Rebbetzin’s Hesped — Women at Levayos and Cemeteries
The Satmar Rebbetzin’s Hesped — Women at Levayos and Cemeteries
Nov 30, 2025
29:30
2
From the Sultan’s Courts to Today: A Mamzer, a Shifcha, and the Secret Halachic Solution.
From the Sultan’s Courts to Today: A Mamzer, a Shifcha, and the Secret Halachic Solution.
Nov 29, 2025
27:43
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Children at Risk: Is There Ever a Time Not to Have Children?
Children at Risk: Is There Ever a Time Not to Have Children?
Nov 25, 2025
27:53
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Unmasking a Mamzer? The Halachic Blacklist
Unmasking a Mamzer? The Halachic Blacklist
Nov 22, 2025
29:21
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Women of the Wall – The Legacy of Rashi’s Daughters
Women of the Wall – The Legacy of Rashi’s Daughters
Nov 23, 2025
31:02
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The Nusach Wars — Chasidim and Misnagdim Fight Over the Siddur
The Nusach Wars — Chasidim and Misnagdim Fight Over the Siddur
Nov 18, 2025
32:06
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Are Bas Mitzvah Parties Catholic? The Halacha and the History
Are Bas Mitzvah Parties Catholic? The Halacha and the History
Nov 16, 2025
35:45
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The Magen Dovid symbol: An ancient secret or a modern invention?
The Magen Dovid symbol: An ancient secret or a modern invention?
May 12, 2023
28:32
Understanding the symbol The jailing and narrow escape of the Reyatz (the 6th Lubavitcher Rebbe) The mystical menorah inside Dovid Hamelech's shield The sefiras haomer connection
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The Teshuvah odyssey of a Meshumad
The Teshuvah odyssey of a Meshumad
May 14, 2023
29:42
Rabbeinu Gershon’s Teshuvah and his tragic personal experience Full body shaving like a metzorah A bris? Kol nidrei Jacob Dhan and his odyssey
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A Great Machlokes and its Chanuka implications
A Great Machlokes and its Chanuka implications
Dec 22, 2024
32:37
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Hafganot: A Method to the Madness
Hafganot: A Method to the Madness
Aug 10, 2025
31:24
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The Tiny Siddur Tweak That Sparked a Storm
The Tiny Siddur Tweak That Sparked a Storm
Oct 18, 2025
28:58
13
A Match Made in Heaven: Shabbos and the Torah
A Match Made in Heaven: Shabbos and the Torah
May 27, 2025
45:15
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East to West Between Sefard and Ashkenaz: Part II
East to West Between Sefard and Ashkenaz: Part II
May 14, 2023
33:24
The Mechaber and the production of the Shulchan Aruch The Rama, his heartbreak and great success Halacha kibasrai
15
Beyond the Grave: Astonishing Stories of Life After Death
Beyond the Grave: Astonishing Stories of Life After Death
Jul 5, 2025
46:58
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Eliyahu’s Final Call: Heralding the Geulah
Eliyahu’s Final Call: Heralding the Geulah
Jul 9, 2025
30:34
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Was the The Rogatchover Gaon a nazir?
Was the The Rogatchover Gaon a nazir?
Jun 16, 2024
26:02
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Repost: Rosh Hashanah in Yerushalaim 1905: The story of the movement to blow shofar on shabbos
Repost: Rosh Hashanah in Yerushalaim 1905: The story of the movement to blow shofar on shabbos
Sep 25, 2024
36:30
The Psak from the Rif, and the precedent of the Maasah Rav The fascinating history of Reb Akiva Yosef Schlesinger including: -His migration to Eretz Yisroel -The Zionists attempt to claim him as one of their own - His polarizing quest to blow shofer on shabbos
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The Esrogim Are Too Expensive! Boycott time?
The Esrogim Are Too Expensive! Boycott time?
Oct 13, 2024
35:16
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Dikduk wars!
Dikduk wars!
May 14, 2023
30:00
Nikud and trup The mesorah of our sefer Torah The Aleppo codex The War of the Scribes Rabbeinu Tam weighs in
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The Halachic Storm Over Autopsies
The Halachic Storm Over Autopsies
Jul 6, 2025
31:39
22
Lag b’omer: The minhagim and the sources
Lag b’omer: The minhagim and the sources
May 7, 2023
35:50
•The Bekeshe that made you pay taxes. •May one dance around a Lag b'omer fire?
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Are Beis Yaakovs Asur? — Feminism in Halacha, Part 1
Are Beis Yaakovs Asur? — Feminism in Halacha, Part 1
Oct 19, 2025
36:56
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“Bais Yaakov+” — Limud Iyun for Women
“Bais Yaakov+” — Limud Iyun for Women
Oct 26, 2025
31:31
25
Double Murder or Lifesaver? The Halachic Debate Behind Modern Heart Transplants
Double Murder or Lifesaver? The Halachic Debate Behind Modern Heart Transplants
Nov 6, 2025
28:33
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Standing Alone: The Unshakable Bravery of אליהו הנביא
Standing Alone: The Unshakable Bravery of אליהו הנביא
Jul 13, 2025
28:48
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Darwin, evolution, and the Torah, Our pride in the Mesorah
Darwin, evolution, and the Torah, Our pride in the Mesorah
Nov 3, 2024
32:34
28
Ruach Rah and Shaidim l’halacha: The Ger Tzedek of Vilna
Ruach Rah and Shaidim l’halacha: The Ger Tzedek of Vilna
May 21, 2023
27:29
Do Shaidim still exist today? Can Halacha change? The famous melody of Mesirus Nefesh
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A Woman’s Role in Shul Kaddish, Participation, and the Mesorah of the Beis Knesses
A Woman’s Role in Shul Kaddish, Participation, and the Mesorah of the Beis Knesses
Nov 2, 2025
26:31
30
A Shteller Worth Fighting For- Nezirus As A Weapon!
A Shteller Worth Fighting For- Nezirus As A Weapon!
Jun 23, 2024
27:27
31
When A Song Has A History - Ka Ribon Part 2
When A Song Has A History - Ka Ribon Part 2
Jun 5, 2024
23:19
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Shabbos in America - Part III: The Satmar Rebbe leaves his mark
Shabbos in America - Part III: The Satmar Rebbe leaves his mark
Jul 9, 2023
31:32
Nightfall in Halacha The background and machlokes The minhag through the generations and the minhag today America the melting pot Elevating Shabbos
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The 1848 Plague and Rabbi Yisroel’s Extraordinary Psak
The 1848 Plague and Rabbi Yisroel’s Extraordinary Psak
Sep 27, 2025
31:01
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Napoleon’s Jews & The Bitter Divide Over The Nodah B’Yehuda’s Psak
Napoleon’s Jews & The Bitter Divide Over The Nodah B’Yehuda’s Psak
Jun 2, 2024
28:51
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Ka Ribon Understood- The Song, The Composer, & The Controversy
Ka Ribon Understood- The Song, The Composer, & The Controversy
May 29, 2024
22:59
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Taking A Stand- Electricity & Hadlakos Neiros
Taking A Stand- Electricity & Hadlakos Neiros
Jun 26, 2024
20:18
37
The "Jewish" look. Beards & Profit
The "Jewish" look. Beards & Profit
May 19, 2024
27:27
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Bonus episode; Lag b’omer: Should it be cancelled?
Bonus episode; Lag b’omer: Should it be cancelled?
May 16, 2024
35:50
39
A Forgetters Punishment
A Forgetters Punishment
May 15, 2024
21:57
40
Is Gehenim Forever? A Unique Rabbinic Dispute
Is Gehenim Forever? A Unique Rabbinic Dispute
May 12, 2024
29:51
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Turkey: The great kashrus debate of the new world
Turkey: The great kashrus debate of the new world
Nov 23, 2023
31:41
Menashe Ben Israel, the origins of the Indians and the Aseres hashvatim Anshei India from Moshe Rabbeinu The genomes of modern day birds Turkey in Europe: The Heter of the Netziv The descendants of the Shlah, The Kamenetskys etc.
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Did the Arizal Become the Rashash - Gilgul
Did the Arizal Become the Rashash - Gilgul
Nov 12, 2025
23:28
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Shovavim! When did it start and what does it mean
Shovavim! When did it start and what does it mean
May 14, 2023
36:17
Is fasting the only way? Are there special aveiros that Shovavim is supposed to address? Limud HaTorah
44
Securing The Hostages-How & When
Securing The Hostages-How & When
Jul 4, 2024
26:31
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TWA flight 741. Hostages in Halacha continued
TWA flight 741. Hostages in Halacha continued
Jul 7, 2024
24:56
46
The Kosel & It’s Secrets
The Kosel & It’s Secrets
Aug 11, 2024
35:13
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A Heavyweight Battle. Shofar During Elul & Beyond
A Heavyweight Battle. Shofar During Elul & Beyond
Sep 22, 2024
29:19
48
Repost: Megillas Antiochos: The story about the Megilla we used to lein on Channuka
Repost: Megillas Antiochos: The story about the Megilla we used to lein on Channuka
Dec 30, 2024
29:24
Rabbi Shaul Lieberman: The conservative rosh yeshiva who wrote a Pirush on the entire Tosefta The history of the Karaim: Iraq circa 800 Turkey, Year 1500: The Psak of the R'em regarding Kariam The origin of Megillas Antiochos: R Saadia Goan's quest to immortalize the Chashmonaim Are we allowed to study the Book of the Maccabees? "Seforim chatzonim" in Halacha
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Nittel nacht: A night varying of minhagim
Nittel nacht: A night varying of minhagim
May 14, 2023
39:03
Napoleon's wars and their effect on the Jews of his time Nittel through the eyes of the Chasam Sofer The pros, the antis, and the in-betweeners Nittel - a moving target understating the calendar changes
50
The World of Tehillim: Part III
The World of Tehillim: Part III
May 14, 2023
33:54
Tehillim as a song Songs of davening The early Reform Understanding the shiras haliviim
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LIFE ON THE LINE
LIFE ON THE LINE
Nov 15, 2025
20:50
52
Halachically Sanctioned Murder?” — The Siamese-Twins Case and R. Moshe Feinstein’s Ruling
Halachically Sanctioned Murder?” — The Siamese-Twins Case and R. Moshe Feinstein’s Ruling
Nov 1, 2025
31:06
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Explosive Disagreement, Unbreakable Respect
Explosive Disagreement, Unbreakable Respect
Sep 10, 2025
32:04
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A Chosen Death: The Legacy of the Shach’s Mesirus Nefesh
A Chosen Death: The Legacy of the Shach’s Mesirus Nefesh
May 31, 2025
24:43
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Banned(ish) Seforim
Banned(ish) Seforim
Dec 4, 2024
51:55
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Repost; The Wondrous World of Aggadata: Literal or Mystical
Repost; The Wondrous World of Aggadata: Literal or Mystical
Oct 14, 2024
36:00
The Sukkah shel Levyason The origins of the polarizing sefer "Meor Einayim" and the Maharal's criticism The Rambam's 3 categories The Nodeh Beyehuda's elaborate mashul
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Reb Moshe’s Frightening Story & Jacob Frank
Reb Moshe’s Frightening Story & Jacob Frank
Nov 20, 2024
22:58
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Dinosaur Bone Wars - Pride In Our Masorah Part. II
Dinosaur Bone Wars - Pride In Our Masorah Part. II
Nov 17, 2024
25:44
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Reb Yochanan Ben Zakkai: The unlikely Nasi and his reverberating impact
Reb Yochanan Ben Zakkai: The unlikely Nasi and his reverberating impact
Aug 4, 2024
28:17
Reb Yochanans connection to Malchus Bais Dovid and his meeting with Vespasian The Monumental takanos of Reb Yochanan Ben Zakkai Reb Yochanan's fascinating letter to the Jews of Rome regarding the rising movement of one Yeshu Hanotzri
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Prague 1693: The tragic story of Shimon Abelles
Prague 1693: The tragic story of Shimon Abelles
Jun 19, 2024
30:25
Killing Children Bishas Shmad: the Clifford's Tower Massacre The Chasam Sofer on the rationale of killing a Ben Sorer Umorah - Should you kill a baby Hitler? Capitol Punishment in the eyes of the Torah: R Moshe's Teshuva to the Governor of New York
61
Czar Nicholas & His Cruel Edicts- Part 1
Czar Nicholas & His Cruel Edicts- Part 1
Jun 30, 2024
26:26
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Czar Nicholas & His Cruel Edicts- Part 2
Czar Nicholas & His Cruel Edicts- Part 2
Jul 3, 2024
18:44
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Shabbos in Radin - At the Chofetz chaims table
Shabbos in Radin - At the Chofetz chaims table
Jul 21, 2024
22:10
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Repost; Tzipisah leyeshuah - Part II: The 3 weeks, 9 days and year round
Repost; Tzipisah leyeshuah - Part II: The 3 weeks, 9 days and year round
Jul 23, 2024
25:23
The forgotten tribe of Yemen and their strange customs Operation flying carpet Tikkun chatzos…..During the day
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East to West Between Sefard and Ashkenaz: Part III
East to West Between Sefard and Ashkenaz: Part III
May 14, 2023
29:54
Lo Sisgodidu and it’s implications Tefillin on chol hamoed Kabbalah’s Influence on Halacha Minhag Eretz Yisroel
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The Shas Wars & Techiyas Hameisim
The Shas Wars & Techiyas Hameisim
Aug 14, 2024
37:27
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Elul’s Peculiarities Part 1. L’Dovid Hashem Ori
Elul’s Peculiarities Part 1. L’Dovid Hashem Ori
Sep 8, 2024
23:00
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A Debate: Rav Chaim Voloziner & The Alter Rebbe
A Debate: Rav Chaim Voloziner & The Alter Rebbe
Sep 15, 2024
28:06
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Everybody Needs Something. A Debate Postscript
Everybody Needs Something. A Debate Postscript
Sep 17, 2024
7:02
70
Reciting ”Leshem yichud” : A necessary preparation or a presumptuous declaration?
Reciting ”Leshem yichud” : A necessary preparation or a presumptuous declaration?
May 12, 2023
27:29
The Nodah Biyhudah's groundbreaking teshuvah A case study in greatness A missing line…..or hidden mastery?
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HOW THE BAALEI TOSAFOS CHANGED ROSH HASHANAH
HOW THE BAALEI TOSAFOS CHANGED ROSH HASHANAH
Sep 29, 2024
32:37
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Avinu Malkeinu: The Origin, Evolution, and Modern Day Adaptations
Avinu Malkeinu: The Origin, Evolution, and Modern Day Adaptations
Oct 6, 2024
34:42
The story of the Ancient Machzor of Vermaiza (Worms) Tach Vetat - The last 9 Avinu Malkeinus The scope of dying "Al Kiddush Hashem" R' Moshe Shtenbach on the Sh"tz vs the Tzibbur
73
The Impossible Shailah: The Riots of York
The Impossible Shailah: The Riots of York
May 14, 2023
30:22
The ballei Tosofos legacy of mesiros nefesh The kinnah of Kloinemes Hakatan Eyewitnesses report - kvar horah zaken
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Echoes of Tzfat’s Golden Era
Echoes of Tzfat’s Golden Era
May 20, 2025
23:29
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The Arizal: His Radiant Light and Its Mark on the Siddur
The Arizal: His Radiant Light and Its Mark on the Siddur
Oct 25, 2025
33:46
76
Are “Moroccan Esrogim” Really Esrogim?
Are “Moroccan Esrogim” Really Esrogim?
Oct 8, 2025
29:44
77
Why Chabad Doesn't Sleep in the Sukkah
Why Chabad Doesn't Sleep in the Sukkah
Oct 5, 2025
27:11
78
The Rivah’s Fast — Suicide?
The Rivah’s Fast — Suicide?
Sep 29, 2025
20:14
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A Rosh Hashanah Bidding War
A Rosh Hashanah Bidding War
Sep 21, 2025
17:14
80
Exotic Shofars—Rhino, Kudu, and Other Horns
Exotic Shofars—Rhino, Kudu, and Other Horns
Sep 14, 2025
30:21
81
Kiddush Ban: Rav Heinken’s Uncompromising Stand
Kiddush Ban: Rav Heinken’s Uncompromising Stand
Sep 7, 2025
28:42
82
The Shofar of Mashiach and Its Confusing Effect
The Shofar of Mashiach and Its Confusing Effect
Aug 31, 2025
24:17
83
Siyum During the Sadness
Siyum During the Sadness
Jul 30, 2025
24:18
84
A World Transformed: The Hidden Light of Yemos HaMashiach
A World Transformed: The Hidden Light of Yemos HaMashiach
Jul 27, 2025
19:31
85
Where Are the Missing Soldiers? — Unlocking the Secrets of the גורל הגְר״א
Where Are the Missing Soldiers? — Unlocking the Secrets of the גורל הגְר״א
Jul 20, 2025
26:51
86
A Glimpse into Ikvesa D’Meshicha – Part 1
A Glimpse into Ikvesa D’Meshicha – Part 1
Jul 19, 2025
24:02
87
Mashiach’s ETA: When Should We Expect His Arrival?
Mashiach’s ETA: When Should We Expect His Arrival?
Jul 15, 2025
28:08
88
East to West Between Sefard and Ashkenaz: Part I
East to West Between Sefard and Ashkenaz: Part I
May 14, 2023
30:00
Minor or substantial The chief rabbinate and it’s dual leadership The chain of masorah Bavel and eretz Yisroel The 4 captives
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Blood money - Can We Accept Reparations from Amalek?
Blood money - Can We Accept Reparations from Amalek?
Mar 9, 2025
31:04
90
Was the Ohr Hachaim written with Ruach Hakodesh
Was the Ohr Hachaim written with Ruach Hakodesh
Dec 1, 2024
32:19
91
Repost: Nittel Nacht: A night varying of minhagim
Repost: Nittel Nacht: A night varying of minhagim
Dec 24, 2024
39:03
Napoleon's wars and their effect on the Jews of his time Nittel through the eyes of the Chasam Sofer The pros, the antis, and the in-betweeners Nittel - a moving target understating the calendar changes
92
Ben-Gurion's “Shailah”
Ben-Gurion's “Shailah”
Feb 9, 2025
28:19
93
Repost: Sabbatai Tzvi & Tu Beshvat: The fascinating b origin story of Tu Beshvat and its unique minhagim
Repost: Sabbatai Tzvi & Tu Beshvat: The fascinating b origin story of Tu Beshvat and its unique minhagim
Feb 11, 2025
30:10
The Turkish Dunmeh and their messianic interpretation Eating a Esrog or davening for a esrog
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Geirus and Mamzerus: A Clash that Divided the Rabanut
Geirus and Mamzerus: A Clash that Divided the Rabanut
Feb 16, 2025
29:47
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MEGILLAS HITLER and the hunt for Amalek
MEGILLAS HITLER and the hunt for Amalek
Mar 2, 2025
30:07
96
Zayen Adar: A day of significance (Repost)
Zayen Adar: A day of significance (Repost)
Mar 5, 2025
33:43
The death and burial of Moshe Rabbeinu Marking a yahrtzeit when there is no known day of death Chevrah Kadisha and their secret traditions Why the IDF marks the day
97
The story of the זהר הקדוש
The story of the זהר הקדוש
May 11, 2025
31:14
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In Defense Of The Talmud
In Defense Of The Talmud
May 7, 2025
25:21
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Why We Learn Pirkei Avos and Its Connection to Moshe Rabbeinu
Why We Learn Pirkei Avos and Its Connection to Moshe Rabbeinu
May 4, 2025
30:09
100
Minhag Miron: A Deeper Look Unpacking the Halachic Debate Surrounding These Minhagim(Repost)
Minhag Miron: A Deeper Look Unpacking the Halachic Debate Surrounding These Minhagim(Repost)
May 15, 2025
1:05:37