Popular Shows by Rabbi Yoel Plutchok יואל פלוטצ'וק
284 episodes
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1
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
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Kugel: A Holy Food?
Kugel: A Holy Food?
Jun 17, 2026
23:14
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The Rambam: Master Physician, Master Posek
The Rambam: Master Physician, Master Posek
Jun 14, 2026
34:58
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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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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
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IS GOING TO A DOCTOR ASSUR?
IS GOING TO A DOCTOR ASSUR?
Jun 2, 2026
31:20
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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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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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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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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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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
12
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?
13
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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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 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 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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From American Consul to Ger Tzedek — The Warder Cresson Saga
From American Consul to Ger Tzedek — The Warder Cresson Saga
May 24, 2026
30:50
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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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Eliyahu’s Final Call: Heralding the Geulah
Eliyahu’s Final Call: Heralding the Geulah
Jul 9, 2025
30:34
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Shabtai Tzvi’s Minhag, and Other Duchening Anomalies
Shabtai Tzvi’s Minhag, and Other Duchening Anomalies
Jun 29, 2025
24:30
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Singing in shul: A beautifying edition, or an unnecessary distraction?
Singing in shul: A beautifying edition, or an unnecessary distraction?
May 14, 2023
30:12
The epic battle over song Seforim of the Reform movement Rabbi Ahron Choriner and his innovations The Chasam Sofer charts the course
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Fasts of tzadikim: The 9th of Teves
Fasts of tzadikim: The 9th of Teves
May 14, 2023
37:57
The history of yeshu: The book
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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?
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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
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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
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The Rama: Posek Of The Generations
The Rama: Posek Of The Generations
May 14, 2023
33:52
Understanding some כללי הפסק The anatomy of a קולא Why his success was not a given?
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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
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Crisis in Leadership — To Stay or To Go?
Crisis in Leadership — To Stay or To Go?
May 31, 2026
29:29
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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
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If Tzaraas Exists Today—Who Has It?
If Tzaraas Exists Today—Who Has It?
Apr 12, 2026
33:57
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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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MEGILLAS HITLER and the hunt for Amalek
MEGILLAS HITLER and the hunt for Amalek
Mar 2, 2025
30:07
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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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The Golem’s Impact on Prague’s Minhag.
The Golem’s Impact on Prague’s Minhag.
Mar 6, 2024
21:08
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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
36
Ben-Gurion's “Shailah”
Ben-Gurion's “Shailah”
Feb 9, 2025
28:19
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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
38
Maos chittim
Maos chittim
May 14, 2023
13:47
Charity or tax? Pesachdig alcohol?
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Zayen Adar: A day of significance
Zayen Adar: A day of significance
May 14, 2023
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
40
Klapping during krias hamegillah: The minhag
Klapping during krias hamegillah: The minhag
May 14, 2023
34:12
Shul decorum Music….talking Amsterdam…a Purim miracle
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Were the Early Rebbes Great Talmidei Chachamim?
Were the Early Rebbes Great Talmidei Chachamim?
May 27, 2026
25:54
42
Closing the Beis Medrash?! — The Pandemic Debate
Closing the Beis Medrash?! — The Pandemic Debate
May 17, 2026
30:57
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Akdamos — The Story, the Halacha, and the Powerful Piyut
Akdamos — The Story, the Halacha, and the Powerful Piyut
May 16, 2026
28:15
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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
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Living to Die — The Pursuit of Kiddush Hashem
Living to Die — The Pursuit of Kiddush Hashem
May 6, 2026
28:59
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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
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When Did Two Names Start?
When Did Two Names Start?
Feb 1, 2026
26:44
48
Can a Name Be Dangerous?
Can a Name Be Dangerous?
Jan 31, 2026
27:09
49
The Steinsaltz Episode: Is History Necessary?
The Steinsaltz Episode: Is History Necessary?
Jan 18, 2026
40:06
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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
51
LIFE ON THE LINE
LIFE ON THE LINE
Nov 15, 2025
20:50
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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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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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Nusach Ari - Yiddish, Ladino, and the Kabbalistic Nusach
Nusach Ari - Yiddish, Ladino, and the Kabbalistic Nusach
Oct 29, 2025
29:34
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“Bais Yaakov+” — Limud Iyun for Women
“Bais Yaakov+” — Limud Iyun for Women
Oct 26, 2025
31:31
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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
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Why Chabad Doesn't Sleep in the Sukkah
Why Chabad Doesn't Sleep in the Sukkah
Oct 5, 2025
27:11
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Kiddush Ban: Rav Heinken’s Uncompromising Stand
Kiddush Ban: Rav Heinken’s Uncompromising Stand
Sep 7, 2025
28:42
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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
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The World of Tehillim: Part I
The World of Tehillim: Part I
May 14, 2023
31:16
Tehillim vs. fasting 100x? As a Seder halimud Rabbi Yizchok Alfiah and WWII Rabbi Yaakov Abuchatzeirah
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A Good Death & Why Does It Matter?
A Good Death & Why Does It Matter?
Jun 28, 2025
28:21
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Can A Tefilla Be inappropriate?
Can A Tefilla Be inappropriate?
Jun 21, 2025
24:47
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When קבלה and הלכה clash?
When קבלה and הלכה clash?
May 18, 2025
29:37
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The story of the זהר הקדוש
The story of the זהר הקדוש
May 11, 2025
31:14
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The Beis Yosef and His Maggid: Unlocking the Power of Mishnayos
The Beis Yosef and His Maggid: Unlocking the Power of Mishnayos
Apr 27, 2025
28:48
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Napoleon‘s Court and the attempts to thwart the minhag Of Kitniyos
Napoleon‘s Court and the attempts to thwart the minhag Of Kitniyos
Mar 23, 2025
30:39
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Fiery protest & Evolving Psakim The Saga Of Ethiopian Jews להלכה Part 2
Fiery protest & Evolving Psakim The Saga Of Ethiopian Jews להלכה Part 2
Jan 26, 2025
29:15
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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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The Holy Winter Nights
The Holy Winter Nights
Nov 12, 2024
30:14
70
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
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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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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
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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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The Shas Wars & Techiyas Hameisim
The Shas Wars & Techiyas Hameisim
Aug 14, 2024
37:27
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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
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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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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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Korban Pesach- Who’s Bringing and Who’s Waiting
Korban Pesach- Who’s Bringing and Who’s Waiting
Mar 31, 2024
26:09
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REPOST: Fasts of tzadikim: The 9th of Teves
REPOST: Fasts of tzadikim: The 9th of Teves
Dec 20, 2023
37:57
The history of yeshu: The book For a related topic see: Nittel Nacht: A night of varying minhagim https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sunday-shiur-by-rabbi-yoel-plutchok/id1686817830?i=1000612988722
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Shabbos in America - Part I: Background and Introduction
Shabbos in America - Part I: Background and Introduction
Jun 18, 2023
35:12
The “psak” of the Akeida Setting a precedent Aveira vs. rationalization From Munkatch to Berlin to New York City R Moshe's landmark approach
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Glasses. Halacha, Mofsim & more
Glasses. Halacha, Mofsim & more
Feb 28, 2024
22:09
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The Violent Acts of the "Bris Hakanayim" : Civil Disobedience in the Eyes of the Torah
The Violent Acts of the "Bris Hakanayim" : Civil Disobedience in the Eyes of the Torah
Jan 28, 2024
31:20
The Brisker Rov’s exemption Practical or religious expression
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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
84
The mysterious journey of the menorah and where it stands today
The mysterious journey of the menorah and where it stands today
Dec 3, 2023
34:45
The depictions on the Arch of Titus: What happened next? The Peroiches and the Tzitz: R’ Shimon’s testimony The Radziner Rebbe’s Oddysey to find the Menorah: The Visigoths and King Alaric I The Menorah swap theory: A child's fable that gained traction The conscientious story behind the real gold menorah by the Kosel today Reb Akiva Eiger’s chassideshe Eidem and his Leichter The iconic angled menorah of Chabad: The Rambam’s depiction
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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
86
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
87
The Black Shabbos of 2004: The zebu discovery that rocked Eretz Yisroel
The Black Shabbos of 2004: The zebu discovery that rocked Eretz Yisroel
Nov 26, 2023
27:22
The gourmet mesorah dinner: A gathering to consume a smorgasbord of rare kosher food A cattle made for the Israeli landscape: In pursuit of the Zebu Understanding the consequential shitas haShach: the Chachmas Adam the Pri Migadim and the ensuing machlokes between the Chazon Ish and R Herzog Reb Elyashiv's psak and modern day distiction
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The Mechitzah Battles A fraught machlokes: Rav Moshe & Satmar
The Mechitzah Battles A fraught machlokes: Rav Moshe & Satmar
Nov 9, 2025
31:36
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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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The bold movement to ban chassidishe shechita
The bold movement to ban chassidishe shechita
Nov 19, 2023
30:01
The anatomy of the shechita knife The legend of the Mezeritcher Maggid’s shechita knife The Tzemach Tzeddek and Yankel am Haaretz : The grand bechina between the shochet and the rav The end of the battle: The Industrial Revolution revolutionizes Shechita Lubavitcher Shechita: The Baal hatanya’s passionate and detailed teshuva regarding shechita The Lubavitcher bachurim of Shanghai
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Shechita controversies Part II: The position of the Torah
Shechita controversies Part II: The position of the Torah
Nov 12, 2023
33:19
R Chaim’s famous grasshopper The Piyuttim of R Eliezer Hakalir [Beribi] How high is the Rekiyah? The machlokes Talmud Bavli and Yerushalmi לצרף בריותיו - The Rambam on Shechita, Eiver Min Hachai and Tzar Balei Chayim The letter from the Ramban: An animals ultimate will The dichotomy of Shaul Hamelech’s rachmanus
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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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Unmasking a Mamzer? The Halachic Blacklist
Unmasking a Mamzer? The Halachic Blacklist
Nov 22, 2025
29:21
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Draft Evasion: Devastating Consequences
Draft Evasion: Devastating Consequences
Dec 27, 2025
30:31
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Friendly Fire: A Halachic Analysis
Friendly Fire: A Halachic Analysis
Dec 13, 2025
25:52
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The Golden Menorah of the Mekubalim
The Golden Menorah of the Mekubalim
Dec 14, 2025
25:29
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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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Is Kaddish Worth Fighting Over? – Halacha, History
Is Kaddish Worth Fighting Over? – Halacha, History
Dec 9, 2025
28:31
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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
100
Publicly Jewish in Dangerous Times
Publicly Jewish in Dangerous Times
Jan 1, 2026
29:38