Popular Shows by Rabbi Yoel Plutchok יואל פלוטצ'וק
291 episodes
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Name
Release Date
Duration
1
The Massacre That Rewrote Halacha
The Massacre That Rewrote Halacha
Jul 8, 2026
36:29
2
How the Crusades Changed Yiddishkeit
How the Crusades Changed Yiddishkeit
Jul 5, 2026
22:20
3
Queen Victoria’s Deadly Legacy: The Bris Milah Mystery
Queen Victoria’s Deadly Legacy: The Bris Milah Mystery
Jun 30, 2026
28:34
4
The Munkatcher’s Quest to Bring Mashiach
The Munkatcher’s Quest to Bring Mashiach
Jul 12, 2026
32:58
5
Outdated Medicine or Ancient Secrets?
Outdated Medicine or Ancient Secrets?
Jun 28, 2026
29:43
6
How Many Jews Survived? The Tzfas Earthquake and a Halachic Firestorm
How Many Jews Survived? The Tzfas Earthquake and a Halachic Firestorm
Jun 24, 2026
29:47
7
Flames in Paris: The Burning of the Talmud
Flames in Paris: The Burning of the Talmud
Jun 25, 2026
37:23
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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?
9
The Rambam: Master Physician, Master Posek
The Rambam: Master Physician, Master Posek
Jun 14, 2026
34:58
10
Dangerous Shidduchim — R Yehudah HaChasid Part 2
Dangerous Shidduchim — R Yehudah HaChasid Part 2
Mar 14, 2026
21:07
11
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
12
The Mekoshesh: A Chassidishe Twist on the First Chillul Shabbos
The Mekoshesh: A Chassidishe Twist on the First Chillul Shabbos
Jun 10, 2026
32:44
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IS GOING TO A DOCTOR ASSUR?
IS GOING TO A DOCTOR ASSUR?
Jun 2, 2026
31:20
14
Siyum During the Sadness
Siyum During the Sadness
Jul 30, 2025
24:18
15
The Great Esrog Debates — Chavivas HaMitzvos
The Great Esrog Debates — Chavivas HaMitzvos
Oct 4, 2025
30:23
16
Why Chabad Doesn't Sleep in the Sukkah
Why Chabad Doesn't Sleep in the Sukkah
Oct 5, 2025
27:11
17
The Astonishing Tale of Techiyas HaMeisim & a Purim Shailah
The Astonishing Tale of Techiyas HaMeisim & a Purim Shailah
Feb 19, 2026
30:28
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Is Gehenim Forever? A Unique Rabbinic Dispute
Is Gehenim Forever? A Unique Rabbinic Dispute
May 12, 2024
29:51
19
A City in Ruins: Rav Yisroel of Shklov’s Greatest Battle
A City in Ruins: Rav Yisroel of Shklov’s Greatest Battle
Jun 21, 2026
28:37
20
Kugel: A Holy Food?
Kugel: A Holy Food?
Jun 17, 2026
23:14
21
Yarmulkas Explained: Why We Wear Yarmulkas
Yarmulkas Explained: Why We Wear Yarmulkas
Jan 6, 2026
26:49
22
A Kosher Evolution- Coca-Cola’s Story
A Kosher Evolution- Coca-Cola’s Story
Apr 11, 2024
46:40
23
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?
24
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
25
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
26
The Saga Of Ethiopian Jews להלכה
The Saga Of Ethiopian Jews להלכה
Jan 19, 2025
28:43
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Machine matzoh part 2
Machine matzoh part 2
May 14, 2023
37:13
Arrival in Galicia Controversy erupts Families torn apart Understanding the rationale
28
When Rabbonim Were Doctors: Is Being a Doctor a Mitzvah?
When Rabbonim Were Doctors: Is Being a Doctor a Mitzvah?
Jun 7, 2026
33:16
29
Beyond the Grave: Astonishing Stories of Life After Death
Beyond the Grave: Astonishing Stories of Life After Death
Jul 5, 2025
46:58
30
Living to Die — The Pursuit of Kiddush Hashem
Living to Die — The Pursuit of Kiddush Hashem
May 6, 2026
28:59
31
Hafganot: A Method to the Madness
Hafganot: A Method to the Madness
Aug 10, 2025
31:24
32
The Shofar of Mashiach and Its Confusing Effect
The Shofar of Mashiach and Its Confusing Effect
Aug 31, 2025
24:17
33
Kiddush Ban: Rav Heinken’s Uncompromising Stand
Kiddush Ban: Rav Heinken’s Uncompromising Stand
Sep 7, 2025
28:42
34
A Rosh Hashanah Bidding War
A Rosh Hashanah Bidding War
Sep 21, 2025
17:14
35
The 1848 Plague and Rabbi Yisroel’s Extraordinary Psak
The 1848 Plague and Rabbi Yisroel’s Extraordinary Psak
Sep 27, 2025
31:01
36
An Epic Forgery — The Mystery of Yerushalmi Kodshim
An Epic Forgery — The Mystery of Yerushalmi Kodshim
Mar 5, 2026
29:50
37
Should Sephardim Be Bound by Rabbeinu Gershom?
Should Sephardim Be Bound by Rabbeinu Gershom?
Feb 22, 2026
29:44
38
A Life-Altering Messy Divorce — Rabbeinu Gershom Part 2
A Life-Altering Messy Divorce — Rabbeinu Gershom Part 2
Feb 15, 2026
29:26
39
Keeping Secrets: The Cherem of Rabbeinu Gershom
Keeping Secrets: The Cherem of Rabbeinu Gershom
Feb 8, 2026
30:00
40
From the Qumran Caves to Krias HaTorah: The Mysterious Role of Aseres HaDibros
From the Qumran Caves to Krias HaTorah: The Mysterious Role of Aseres HaDibros
Feb 7, 2026
32:14
41
The Mechitzah Battles A fraught machlokes: Rav Moshe & Satmar
The Mechitzah Battles A fraught machlokes: Rav Moshe & Satmar
Nov 9, 2025
31:36
42
LIFE ON THE LINE
LIFE ON THE LINE
Nov 15, 2025
20:50
43
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
44
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
45
The Besamin Rosh: Forgery, Controversy, and Halacha
The Besamin Rosh: Forgery, Controversy, and Halacha
Mar 15, 2026
31:23
46
The Scary Tzava’ah of Rabbi Yehudah HaChasid
The Scary Tzava’ah of Rabbi Yehudah HaChasid
Mar 12, 2026
23:04
47
THE FORGERY EXPOSED — Yerushalmi Kodshim (Part 2)
THE FORGERY EXPOSED — Yerushalmi Kodshim (Part 2)
Mar 7, 2026
21:50
48
Draft Evasion: Devastating Consequences
Draft Evasion: Devastating Consequences
Dec 27, 2025
30:31
49
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
50
MEGILLAS HITLER and the hunt for Amalek
MEGILLAS HITLER and the hunt for Amalek
Mar 2, 2025
30:07
51
When קבלה and הלכה clash?
When קבלה and הלכה clash?
May 18, 2025
29:37
52
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
53
Are There Any Real Kohanim in Persia?
Are There Any Real Kohanim in Persia?
Jun 8, 2025
28:47
54
From Ferrara to Brisk: Unraveling a Birchas Kohanim Mystery
From Ferrara to Brisk: Unraveling a Birchas Kohanim Mystery
Jun 15, 2025
27:46
55
The Yeshivah On Fire
The Yeshivah On Fire
Jun 24, 2025
17:26
56
Are Dreams Meaningful? Always, Never, or Sometimes
Are Dreams Meaningful? Always, Never, or Sometimes
Dec 15, 2024
29:03
57
Freeing a Agunah through Ruach Hakodesh
Freeing a Agunah through Ruach Hakodesh
Dec 8, 2024
28:43
58
A Glimpse into Ikvesa D’Meshicha – Part 1
A Glimpse into Ikvesa D’Meshicha – Part 1
Jul 19, 2025
24:02
59
A Modern Day Navi
A Modern Day Navi
Nov 24, 2024
31:21
60
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
61
Dinosaur Bone Wars - Pride In Our Masorah Part. II
Dinosaur Bone Wars - Pride In Our Masorah Part. II
Nov 17, 2024
25:44
62
A World Transformed: The Hidden Light of Yemos HaMashiach
A World Transformed: The Hidden Light of Yemos HaMashiach
Jul 27, 2025
19:31
63
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
64
Explosive Disagreement, Unbreakable Respect
Explosive Disagreement, Unbreakable Respect
Sep 10, 2025
32:04
65
Exotic Shofars—Rhino, Kudu, and Other Horns
Exotic Shofars—Rhino, Kudu, and Other Horns
Sep 14, 2025
30:21
66
A Debate: Rav Chaim Voloziner & The Alter Rebbe
A Debate: Rav Chaim Voloziner & The Alter Rebbe
Sep 15, 2024
28:06
67
The Rivah’s Fast — Suicide?
The Rivah’s Fast — Suicide?
Sep 29, 2025
20:14
68
Are “Moroccan Esrogim” Really Esrogim?
Are “Moroccan Esrogim” Really Esrogim?
Oct 8, 2025
29:44
69
The Tiny Siddur Tweak That Sparked a Storm
The Tiny Siddur Tweak That Sparked a Storm
Oct 18, 2025
28:58
70
Are Beis Yaakovs Asur? — Feminism in Halacha, Part 1
Are Beis Yaakovs Asur? — Feminism in Halacha, Part 1
Oct 19, 2025
36:56
71
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
72
The Mekubalim’s Dress Code - An Interesting Debate
The Mekubalim’s Dress Code - An Interesting Debate
May 26, 2024
30:34
73
A Jewish Army & Chilul Shabbos — The Halachic Battlefield
A Jewish Army & Chilul Shabbos — The Halachic Battlefield
Dec 6, 2025
35:07
74
Did Yehudis Save All the Jews? – Heroic Women & Chanukah
Did Yehudis Save All the Jews? – Heroic Women & Chanukah
Dec 7, 2025
35:16
75
Is Kaddish Worth Fighting Over? – Halacha, History
Is Kaddish Worth Fighting Over? – Halacha, History
Dec 9, 2025
28:31
76
Friendly Fire: A Halachic Analysis
Friendly Fire: A Halachic Analysis
Dec 13, 2025
25:52
77
The Golden Menorah of the Mekubalim
The Golden Menorah of the Mekubalim
Dec 14, 2025
25:29
78
THE TZANZER ROV'S BOLD SOLUTION TO A KRIAS SHEMA CRISIS
THE TZANZER ROV'S BOLD SOLUTION TO A KRIAS SHEMA CRISIS
Dec 25, 2025
27:47
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A Marranos Pesach- Mexico 1649
A Marranos Pesach- Mexico 1649
Apr 14, 2024
27:36
80
Can a woman become a Posek?
Can a woman become a Posek?
Apr 9, 2024
20:10
81
Korban Pesach- Who’s Bringing and Who’s Waiting
Korban Pesach- Who’s Bringing and Who’s Waiting
Mar 31, 2024
26:09
82
Shechita Controversies Part I: The Intriguing Story of the Sridei Aish
Shechita Controversies Part I: The Intriguing Story of the Sridei Aish
Nov 5, 2023
37:39
Rav Chaskel Sarna’s dramatic burial intervention The Munkatcher chassunah of 1933 Predecessor to the Nuremberg laws: The Nazi ban against shechita R Chaim Ozer’s self-insertion and the comprehensive retrospective review Dr S.D. Rosen and Dr Temple Gandin - Animal rights activists exonerate shechita HaRav Hanazir Dovid Cohen: Rav Kook’s disciple's case for Veganism The Shver and the Eidem: The Din Torah classifying meat between the Bach and Taz
83
Is Bribery Ever Allowed? A King, a Rabbi… and a Halachic Dilemma
Is Bribery Ever Allowed? A King, a Rabbi… and a Halachic Dilemma
Feb 14, 2026
31:09
84
Haman's Jewish Grandchildren?! The Shocking Twist of Purim History
Haman's Jewish Grandchildren?! The Shocking Twist of Purim History
Mar 1, 2026
24:21
85
Sabbatai Tzvi & Tu Beshvat: The fascinating origin story of Tu Beshvat and its unique minhagim
Sabbatai Tzvi & Tu Beshvat: The fascinating origin story of Tu Beshvat and its unique minhagim
Jan 21, 2024
30:10
The Turkish Dunmeh and their messianic interpretation Eating a Esrog or davening for a esrog
86
Maos chittim
Maos chittim
May 14, 2023
13:47
Charity or tax? Pesachdig alcohol?
87
Brisker Matzos
Brisker Matzos
Mar 18, 2026
30:50
88
Crisis in Leadership — To Stay or To Go?
Crisis in Leadership — To Stay or To Go?
May 31, 2026
29:29
89
Machine matzoh part 1
Machine matzoh part 1
May 14, 2023
29:44
From invention to acceptance Early rabbinic approval Understanding the political climate in 19th Century Poland An unsolved murder in Lemberg?
90
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
91
Gebrochtz Unpacked: The Great Pesach Debate
Gebrochtz Unpacked: The Great Pesach Debate
Mar 22, 2026
35:26
92
Daniel in the Lion’s Den — A Halacha L’maaseh Analysis
Daniel in the Lion’s Den — A Halacha L’maaseh Analysis
May 14, 2026
27:07
93
The Tragic Tale of the Tosfos Yom Tov's Imprisonment!! Charting the Many “Purim’s” of the Jewish Calendar. Part 1.
The Tragic Tale of the Tosfos Yom Tov's Imprisonment!! Charting the Many “Purim’s” of the Jewish Calendar. Part 1.
Feb 18, 2024
25:34
94
REPOST; Matzoh Wars - Machine matzoh part 2.
REPOST; Matzoh Wars - Machine matzoh part 2.
Mar 27, 2024
37:13
Arrival in Galicia Controversy erupts Families torn apart Understanding the rationale
95
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
96
Who Controls Kosher Food? — The Shocking Boycott of 1902
Who Controls Kosher Food? — The Shocking Boycott of 1902
Apr 19, 2026
30:50
97
A Kabbalistic Prayer For All
A Kabbalistic Prayer For All
Mar 19, 2024
16:37
98
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
99
REPOST; Matzoh Wars - Machine matzoh part 1.
REPOST; Matzoh Wars - Machine matzoh part 1.
Mar 25, 2024
29:44
From invention to acceptance Early rabbinic approval Understanding the political climate in 19th Century Poland An unsolved murder in Lemberg?
100
Avinu Malkeinu: The Origin, Evolution, and Modern Day Adaptations
Avinu Malkeinu: The Origin, Evolution, and Modern Day Adaptations
Sep 20, 2023
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