Popular Shows by Rabbi Yoel Plutchok יואל פלוטצ'וק
251 episodes
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Name
Release Date
Duration
1
A Life-Altering Messy Divorce — Rabbeinu Gershom Part 2
A Life-Altering Messy Divorce — Rabbeinu Gershom Part 2
Feb 15, 2026
29:26
2
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
3
Changing a Name: Who Can Do It—and When It Actually Helps
Changing a Name: Who Can Do It—and When It Actually Helps
Feb 11, 2026
19:33
4
Keeping Secrets: The Cherem of Rabbeinu Gershom
Keeping Secrets: The Cherem of Rabbeinu Gershom
Feb 8, 2026
30:00
5
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
6
Can a Name Be Dangerous?
Can a Name Be Dangerous?
Jan 31, 2026
27:09
7
The Maharsham and His Astonishing Memory
The Maharsham and His Astonishing Memory
Feb 4, 2026
16:46
8
When Did Two Names Start?
When Did Two Names Start?
Feb 1, 2026
26:44
9
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?
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
“Bais Yaakov+” — Limud Iyun for Women
“Bais Yaakov+” — Limud Iyun for Women
Oct 26, 2025
31:31
12
The Steinsaltz Episode: Is History Necessary?
The Steinsaltz Episode: Is History Necessary?
Jan 18, 2026
40:06
13
A “Masking” dispute - Are Purim costumes ok?
A “Masking” dispute - Are Purim costumes ok?
Mar 17, 2024
28:05
14
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
15
Bad Names, Bad Mazal?
Bad Names, Bad Mazal?
Jan 24, 2026
24:39
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The Vilna Gaon’s מופת & Birchas Habanim
The Vilna Gaon’s מופת & Birchas Habanim
Jan 9, 2025
26:45
17
Square or Rounded? The Debate Over the Luchot’s Shape
Square or Rounded? The Debate Over the Luchot’s Shape
Mar 20, 2025
25:29
18
A Debate: Rav Chaim Voloziner & The Alter Rebbe
A Debate: Rav Chaim Voloziner & The Alter Rebbe
Sep 15, 2024
28:06
19
The Shas Wars & Techiyas Hameisim
The Shas Wars & Techiyas Hameisim
Aug 14, 2024
37:27
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A Scandalous Purim- The Trial That Shook Jerusalem
A Scandalous Purim- The Trial That Shook Jerusalem
Mar 21, 2024
29:38
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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
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The Name Debate: Rav Moshe Feinstein and the Maharam Schick
The Name Debate: Rav Moshe Feinstein and the Maharam Schick
Jan 13, 2026
24:32
23
History, Lashon Hara, and Where We Cross the Line
History, Lashon Hara, and Where We Cross the Line
Jan 25, 2026
36:13
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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?
25
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?
26
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
27
Heartbreaking Sacrifice and Steadfast Commitment: Jewish Soldiers
Heartbreaking Sacrifice and Steadfast Commitment: Jewish Soldiers
Jan 3, 2026
24:12
28
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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A Glimpse into Ikvesa D’Meshicha – Part 1
A Glimpse into Ikvesa D’Meshicha – Part 1
Jul 19, 2025
24:02
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Repost; The Magen Dovid symbol: An ancient secret or a modern invention?
Repost; The Magen Dovid symbol: An ancient secret or a modern invention?
May 8, 2024
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
31
Shir Hashirim- What Makes it Unique
Shir Hashirim- What Makes it Unique
Apr 2, 2024
22:57
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Reb Moshe’s Stern Rebuke: Is Abortion Ever Mutter?
Reb Moshe’s Stern Rebuke: Is Abortion Ever Mutter?
Oct 24, 2025
34:52
33
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
34
What does גילוי אליהו look like? Eliyahu Hanavi Part 2.
What does גילוי אליהו look like? Eliyahu Hanavi Part 2.
Jan 12, 2025
26:10
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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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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
37
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
38
The Holy Winter Nights
The Holy Winter Nights
Nov 12, 2024
30:14
39
Afraid of a lion - On animals and men
Afraid of a lion - On animals and men
Nov 6, 2024
31:00
40
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
41
Everybody Needs Something. A Debate Postscript
Everybody Needs Something. A Debate Postscript
Sep 17, 2024
7:02
42
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
43
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
44
Securing The Hostages-How & When
Securing The Hostages-How & When
Jul 4, 2024
26:31
45
Czar Nicholas & His Cruel Edicts- Part 2
Czar Nicholas & His Cruel Edicts- Part 2
Jul 3, 2024
18:44
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The Yeshivah On Fire
The Yeshivah On Fire
Jun 24, 2025
17:26
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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
48
Was the The Rogatchover Gaon a nazir?
Was the The Rogatchover Gaon a nazir?
Jun 16, 2024
26:02
49
Rav meir shliach tziburs Shavuos gift
Rav meir shliach tziburs Shavuos gift
Jun 10, 2024
21:48
50
A Forgetters Punishment
A Forgetters Punishment
May 15, 2024
21:57
51
A Marranos Pesach- Mexico 1649
A Marranos Pesach- Mexico 1649
Apr 14, 2024
27:36
52
A Kosher Evolution- Coca-Cola’s Story
A Kosher Evolution- Coca-Cola’s Story
Apr 11, 2024
46:40
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Can a woman become a Posek?
Can a woman become a Posek?
Apr 9, 2024
20:10
54
A Korban In Our Times- A Unfulfilled Dream
A Korban In Our Times- A Unfulfilled Dream
Apr 7, 2024
26:32
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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
56
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
57
A Kabbalistic Prayer For All
A Kabbalistic Prayer For All
Mar 19, 2024
16:37
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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
59
Explosive Disagreement, Unbreakable Respect
Explosive Disagreement, Unbreakable Respect
Sep 10, 2025
32:04
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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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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?
62
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
63
The Kvitel: The mystery and the magic
The Kvitel: The mystery and the magic
Feb 4, 2024
28:51
The origin and significance of the kvitel The tzadik's tefillah A revenue source
64
The World of Tehillim: Part II
The World of Tehillim: Part II
May 14, 2023
29:59
The most potent tefillah The sword of King David Understanding tikkun haklali and its power
65
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
66
Maos chittim
Maos chittim
May 14, 2023
13:47
Charity or tax? Pesachdig alcohol?
67
Friendly Fire: A Halachic Analysis
Friendly Fire: A Halachic Analysis
Dec 13, 2025
25:52
68
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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Cheftzei tzaddikim Part II: The tumultuous journey of the Great Chabad Library
Cheftzei tzaddikim Part II: The tumultuous journey of the Great Chabad Library
Jan 14, 2024
33:56
The lawsuit of the Agudas Chassidei Chabad and the purchase of 770 The controversial pillaging of the library, the Rebbe goes public, and the ensuing legal proceedings Sentimental value in Choshen Mishpat The legendary healing powers of the Sar Shalom's hands Analyzing the dilemma of purchasing holy artifacts
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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
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Did Yehudis Save All the Jews? – Heroic Women & Chanukah
Did Yehudis Save All the Jews? – Heroic Women & Chanukah
Dec 7, 2025
35:16
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REPOST: Shovavim! When did it start and what does it mean
REPOST: Shovavim! When did it start and what does it mean
May 17, 2023
36:17
Is fasting the only way? Are there special aveiros that Shovavim is supposed to address? Limud HaTorah
73
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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LIFE ON THE LINE
LIFE ON THE LINE
Nov 15, 2025
20:50
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Publicly Jewish in Dangerous Times
Publicly Jewish in Dangerous Times
Jan 1, 2026
29:38
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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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The Gadol Who Didn’t Wear a Yarmulka?
The Gadol Who Didn’t Wear a Yarmulka?
Jan 10, 2026
26:18
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Yarmulkas Explained: Why We Wear Yarmulkas
Yarmulkas Explained: Why We Wear Yarmulkas
Jan 6, 2026
26:49
79
Unmasking a Mamzer? The Halachic Blacklist
Unmasking a Mamzer? The Halachic Blacklist
Nov 22, 2025
29:21
80
Reb Yisroel’s Idea — The ArtScroll Story Revisited
Reb Yisroel’s Idea — The ArtScroll Story Revisited
Jan 4, 2026
29:47
81
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
82
A Match Made in Heaven: Shabbos and the Torah
A Match Made in Heaven: Shabbos and the Torah
May 27, 2025
45:15
83
The Gr”a in prison - A Sign from heaven
The Gr”a in prison - A Sign from heaven
Jun 22, 2025
18:46
84
Who Is Tikkun Leil Shavuos Really For?
Who Is Tikkun Leil Shavuos Really For?
May 25, 2025
25:50
85
Shmuel hanavi’s Yartzeit & קבר שמואל
Shmuel hanavi’s Yartzeit & קבר שמואל
May 24, 2025
28:33
86
Echoes of Tzfat’s Golden Era
Echoes of Tzfat’s Golden Era
May 20, 2025
23:29
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When קבלה and הלכה clash?
When קבלה and הלכה clash?
May 18, 2025
29:37
88
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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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
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Draft Evasion: Devastating Consequences
Draft Evasion: Devastating Consequences
Dec 27, 2025
30:31
91
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
92
Were Rabbi Akiva’s Talmidim Soldiers? Lag BaOmer Revisited
Were Rabbi Akiva’s Talmidim Soldiers? Lag BaOmer Revisited
May 13, 2025
27:58
93
The story of the זהר הקדוש
The story of the זהר הקדוש
May 11, 2025
31:14
94
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
96
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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Geirus and Mamzerus: A Clash that Divided the Rabanut
Geirus and Mamzerus: A Clash that Divided the Rabanut
Feb 16, 2025
29:47
98
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
99
Ben-Gurion's “Shailah”
Ben-Gurion's “Shailah”
Feb 9, 2025
28:19
100
The Saga Of Ethiopian Jews להלכה
The Saga Of Ethiopian Jews להלכה
Jan 19, 2025
28:43