Popular Shows by Rabbi Yoel Plutchok יואל פלוטצ'וק
314 episodes
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1
Smoking - A Burning Debate Part 2.
Smoking - A Burning Debate Part 2.
Oct 18, 2026
34:08
2
Did the Maharal Actually Create a Golam?
Did the Maharal Actually Create a Golam?
Oct 14, 2026
27:33
3
Smoking: A Burning Debate
Smoking: A Burning Debate
Oct 11, 2026
31:54
4
The Esrog Wars (repost)
The Esrog Wars (repost)
Sep 23, 2026
1:35:14
5
Teshuvah Is Easy & The Chayei Adam’s Surprising Fix
Teshuvah Is Easy & The Chayei Adam’s Surprising Fix
Sep 18, 2026
35:49
6
Mosques, Churches & the Satmar Shitah Makomos HaKedoshim – Part 2
Mosques, Churches & the Satmar Shitah Makomos HaKedoshim – Part 2
Jul 26, 2026
33:11
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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
8
Can a woman become a Posek?
Can a woman become a Posek?
Apr 9, 2024
20:10
9
Were the Early Rebbes Great Talmidei Chachamim?
Were the Early Rebbes Great Talmidei Chachamim?
May 27, 2026
25:54
10
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
11
Torah in Foreign Hands
Torah in Foreign Hands
Oct 21, 2026
31:53
12
The Shofar War Part 2.
The Shofar War Part 2.
Sep 8, 2026
29:54
13
THE KOSEL IS NOT A TOURIST SITE
THE KOSEL IS NOT A TOURIST SITE
Jul 23, 2026
32:18
14
IS GOING TO A DOCTOR ASSUR?
IS GOING TO A DOCTOR ASSUR?
Jun 2, 2026
31:20
15
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?
16
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
17
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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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
19
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
20
Geirus and Mamzerus: A Clash that Divided the Rabanut
Geirus and Mamzerus: A Clash that Divided the Rabanut
Feb 16, 2025
29:47
21
The Mediterranean Sea Lizard: The History of the Skinkus Marinus
The Mediterranean Sea Lizard: The History of the Skinkus Marinus
Oct 29, 2023
30:26
The Fish Matzeiva: The story of the hielige fish of Vienna The Palestinian Avoda Zara The Tosfos Yom Tov’s dilemma and Chazal’s eventual vindication Shliya/Tench: The unique psak of the Baal Shem
22
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
23
TWA flight 741. Hostages in Halacha continued
TWA flight 741. Hostages in Halacha continued
Jul 7, 2024
24:56
24
A fantastic literary fraud or a lucky find?
A fantastic literary fraud or a lucky find?
Jun 9, 2024
29:37
25
The Mekubalim’s Dress Code - An Interesting Debate
The Mekubalim’s Dress Code - An Interesting Debate
May 26, 2024
30:34
26
When קבלה and הלכה clash?
When קבלה and הלכה clash?
May 18, 2025
29:37
27
Mashiach’s ETA: When Should We Expect His Arrival?
Mashiach’s ETA: When Should We Expect His Arrival?
Jul 15, 2025
28:08
28
In Defense Of The Talmud
In Defense Of The Talmud
May 7, 2025
25:21
29
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
30
Hafganot: A Method to the Madness
Hafganot: A Method to the Madness
Aug 10, 2025
31:24
31
Klapping during krias hamegillah: The minhag
Klapping during krias hamegillah: The minhag
Mar 11, 2025
34:12
Shul decorum Music….talking Amsterdam…a Purim miracle
32
Blood money - Can We Accept Reparations from Amalek?
Blood money - Can We Accept Reparations from Amalek?
Mar 9, 2025
31:04
33
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
34
Ben-Gurion's “Shailah”
Ben-Gurion's “Shailah”
Feb 9, 2025
28:19
35
The Great Esrog Debates — Chavivas HaMitzvos
The Great Esrog Debates — Chavivas HaMitzvos
Oct 4, 2025
30:23
36
Why Chabad Doesn't Sleep in the Sukkah
Why Chabad Doesn't Sleep in the Sukkah
Oct 5, 2025
27:11
37
Are Beis Yaakovs Asur? — Feminism in Halacha, Part 1
Are Beis Yaakovs Asur? — Feminism in Halacha, Part 1
Oct 19, 2025
36:56
38
Reb Moshe’s Stern Rebuke: Is Abortion Ever Mutter?
Reb Moshe’s Stern Rebuke: Is Abortion Ever Mutter?
Oct 24, 2025
34:52
39
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
40
“Bais Yaakov+” — Limud Iyun for Women
“Bais Yaakov+” — Limud Iyun for Women
Oct 26, 2025
31:31
41
Nusach Ari - Yiddish, Ladino, and the Kabbalistic Nusach
Nusach Ari - Yiddish, Ladino, and the Kabbalistic Nusach
Oct 29, 2025
29:34
42
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
43
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
44
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
45
The Mechitzah Battles A fraught machlokes: Rav Moshe & Satmar
The Mechitzah Battles A fraught machlokes: Rav Moshe & Satmar
Nov 9, 2025
31:36
46
Did the Arizal Become the Rashash - Gilgul
Did the Arizal Become the Rashash - Gilgul
Nov 12, 2025
23:28
47
Was the Ohr Hachaim written with Ruach Hakodesh
Was the Ohr Hachaim written with Ruach Hakodesh
Dec 1, 2024
32:19
48
Reb Moshe’s Frightening Story & Jacob Frank
Reb Moshe’s Frightening Story & Jacob Frank
Nov 20, 2024
22:58
49
Dinosaur Bone Wars - Pride In Our Masorah Part. II
Dinosaur Bone Wars - Pride In Our Masorah Part. II
Nov 17, 2024
25:44
50
Unmasking a Mamzer? The Halachic Blacklist
Unmasking a Mamzer? The Halachic Blacklist
Nov 22, 2025
29:21
51
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
52
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
53
A Jewish Army & Chilul Shabbos — The Halachic Battlefield
A Jewish Army & Chilul Shabbos — The Halachic Battlefield
Dec 6, 2025
35:07
54
Did Yehudis Save All the Jews? – Heroic Women & Chanukah
Did Yehudis Save All the Jews? – Heroic Women & Chanukah
Dec 7, 2025
35:16
55
Is Kaddish Worth Fighting Over? – Halacha, History
Is Kaddish Worth Fighting Over? – Halacha, History
Dec 9, 2025
28:31
56
The Golden Menorah of the Mekubalim
The Golden Menorah of the Mekubalim
Dec 14, 2025
25:29
57
Draft Evasion: Devastating Consequences
Draft Evasion: Devastating Consequences
Dec 27, 2025
30:31
58
Should Translations Be Assur? — The Forgotten Fasts of the Tzadikim
Should Translations Be Assur? — The Forgotten Fasts of the Tzadikim
Dec 28, 2025
30:57
59
The Kosel & It’s Secrets
The Kosel & It’s Secrets
Aug 11, 2024
35:13
60
Publicly Jewish in Dangerous Times
Publicly Jewish in Dangerous Times
Jan 1, 2026
29:38
61
Heartbreaking Sacrifice and Steadfast Commitment: Jewish Soldiers
Heartbreaking Sacrifice and Steadfast Commitment: Jewish Soldiers
Jan 3, 2026
24:12
62
When Did Two Names Start?
When Did Two Names Start?
Feb 1, 2026
26:44
63
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
64
The Astonishing Tale of Techiyas HaMeisim & a Purim Shailah
The Astonishing Tale of Techiyas HaMeisim & a Purim Shailah
Feb 19, 2026
30:28
65
Should Sephardim Be Bound by Rabbeinu Gershom?
Should Sephardim Be Bound by Rabbeinu Gershom?
Feb 22, 2026
29:44
66
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
67
The Scary Tzava’ah of Rabbi Yehudah HaChasid
The Scary Tzava’ah of Rabbi Yehudah HaChasid
Mar 12, 2026
23:04
68
The Besamin Rosh: Forgery, Controversy, and Halacha
The Besamin Rosh: Forgery, Controversy, and Halacha
Mar 15, 2026
31:23
69
Brisker Matzos
Brisker Matzos
Mar 18, 2026
30:50
70
The Chumrah of Being Meikel — A Radical Approach to Unity
The Chumrah of Being Meikel — A Radical Approach to Unity
Mar 25, 2026
27:51
71
Loopholes in Halacha? The Case of Mechiras Chometz
Loopholes in Halacha? The Case of Mechiras Chometz
Mar 29, 2026
33:48
72
If Tzaraas Exists Today—Who Has It?
If Tzaraas Exists Today—Who Has It?
Apr 12, 2026
33:57
73
Who Controls Kosher Food? — The Shocking Boycott of 1902
Who Controls Kosher Food? — The Shocking Boycott of 1902
Apr 19, 2026
30:50
74
Metzitza B’Peh — What Did the Chasam Sofer Really Hold?
Metzitza B’Peh — What Did the Chasam Sofer Really Hold?
Apr 26, 2026
25:32
75
Typhus Epidemic — A Shailah with No Easy Answer
Typhus Epidemic — A Shailah with No Easy Answer
May 3, 2026
31:08
76
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
77
Sterlit Cavier: The Hungarian fish controversy
Sterlit Cavier: The Hungarian fish controversy
Oct 22, 2023
39:41
The Ramban’s definition and experiment The Nodeh Beyehuda’s grand heter Ahron Charaner and the “Tik Fish” controversy Reb Yitzchok Grishiver , the Nodeh Beyhuda’s “chazara” and R Shmuel Landau’s fiery response The ensuing controversy and motives revealed When emes is sheker and sheker is emes - Reb Akiva, the Chassam Sofer, and Reb Yaakov Kamanetsky
78
One Derashah Changes Everything The War on Torah – Part III
One Derashah Changes Everything The War on Torah – Part III
Jul 21, 2026
30:27
79
Beis Din in the Modern Era - Part III: Halacha L’maasah
Beis Din in the Modern Era - Part III: Halacha L’maasah
Sep 10, 2023
28:51
DISCLAIMER: CONSULT WITH YOUR RAV BEFORE ACTING UPON MATTERS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE. The Tannah Reb Elazar collaborating with local authorities When mesira is a mitzva: the opinion of the Rashba Reb Elyashiv's teshuva to the Badei Hashulchan on Mesira "Lesheim tikkun olam" Killling Terrorists as Mosrim Next episode (coming on Wednesday): The story of the movement to blow shofar on shabbos
80
Queen Victoria’s Deadly Legacy: The Bris Milah Mystery
Queen Victoria’s Deadly Legacy: The Bris Milah Mystery
Jun 30, 2026
28:34
81
Beis Din in the Modern Era - Part II: The Moser
Beis Din in the Modern Era - Part II: The Moser
Sep 3, 2023
25:22
Mutilation vs killing The Chazon Ish’s progressive psak Moser - the great exception The Czar Nikolai investigation that led to the Ruzhiner’s lengthy imprisonment Coming next week: Part III - The Rabbanim that sit on the Israeli Supreme Court
82
Beis Din in the Modern Era - Part I: The Death Penalty
Beis Din in the Modern Era - Part I: The Death Penalty
Aug 27, 2023
31:40
- Beis din and their diminished power - The Mesora from the Geonim - The woeful story of Yannai Hamelech - Shimon Ben Shetach's unique rule and grand rectification Coming Next Week: Beis Din in the Modern Era - Part II
83
The Kosel Controversy The Satmar Rov’s Firm Stance Explained
The Kosel Controversy The Satmar Rov’s Firm Stance Explained
Aug 9, 2026
31:23
84
Meron at All Costs — The Hidden Dangers
Meron at All Costs — The Hidden Dangers
Aug 16, 2026
32:08
85
Can Cruelty Be a Mitzvah? — The Shiluach HaKan Dilemma
Can Cruelty Be a Mitzvah? — The Shiluach HaKan Dilemma
Aug 26, 2026
39:32
86
Are There Only 613 Mitzvos?!
Are There Only 613 Mitzvos?!
Sep 2, 2026
32:17
87
Shabbos and Hafganos: The gift worth fighting for
Shabbos and Hafganos: The gift worth fighting for
Jan 17, 2024
23:02
Shabbos the protector The Chazon Ish’s surprising critique Are we causing more chillul shabos Fighting for our survival
88
Reishis hagez
Reishis hagez
May 29, 2023
26:51
Seeking out obscure mitzvos Performing mitzvos in the public eye
89
The Ropshitzer's secret! : Nail cutting in Halacha & Kabbalah
The Ropshitzer's secret! : Nail cutting in Halacha & Kabbalah
Jan 31, 2024
19:16
90
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
91
Avodah Zara beshituf
Avodah Zara beshituf
May 14, 2023
31:11
The egel and klal Yisroel’s survival The gedolei reshonim disagree and the occurrence that changed minds The Charles Bridge and the stories of sacrifice
92
The "Chasid's" Warning: Erev Shabbos Rosh Chodesh
The "Chasid's" Warning: Erev Shabbos Rosh Chodesh
Feb 7, 2024
24:01
93
Closing the Beis Medrash?! — The Pandemic Debate
Closing the Beis Medrash?! — The Pandemic Debate
May 17, 2026
30:57
94
The Miraculous Survival of Teveria
The Miraculous Survival of Teveria
Feb 25, 2024
29:54
The strange “Purim’s” of the Jewish calendar, how they got there, and who had the authority to establish them.
95
The IDF and frum woman: The rift that never really healed!
The IDF and frum woman: The rift that never really healed!
Feb 14, 2024
36:24
96
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?
97
The Noam Elimelech: His life and works
The Noam Elimelech: His life and works
May 14, 2023
26:51
Mystical secrets and guaranteed protection? Sefer Raziel Hamalach - a comparison?
98
The Satan's cloak: Biggdei Shabbos Part 1.
The Satan's cloak: Biggdei Shabbos Part 1.
Feb 20, 2024
18:07
99
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
100
Beyond the Grave: Astonishing Stories of Life After Death
Beyond the Grave: Astonishing Stories of Life After Death
Jul 5, 2025
46:58