Popular Shows by Rabbi Yoel Plutchok יואל פלוטצ'וק
251 episodes
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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
When Did Two Names Start?
When Did Two Names Start?
Feb 1, 2026
26:44
7
The Maharsham and His Astonishing Memory
The Maharsham and His Astonishing Memory
Feb 4, 2026
16:46
8
Can a Name Be Dangerous?
Can a Name Be Dangerous?
Jan 31, 2026
27:09
9
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
10
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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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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Bad Names, Bad Mazal?
Bad Names, Bad Mazal?
Jan 24, 2026
24:39
13
“Bais Yaakov+” — Limud Iyun for Women
“Bais Yaakov+” — Limud Iyun for Women
Oct 26, 2025
31:31
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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
15
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
16
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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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?
18
A “Masking” dispute - Are Purim costumes ok?
A “Masking” dispute - Are Purim costumes ok?
Mar 17, 2024
28:05
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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
20
Shir Hashirim- What Makes it Unique
Shir Hashirim- What Makes it Unique
Apr 2, 2024
22:57
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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
22
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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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 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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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
27
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?
28
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
29
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
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Heartbreaking Sacrifice and Steadfast Commitment: Jewish Soldiers
Heartbreaking Sacrifice and Steadfast Commitment: Jewish Soldiers
Jan 3, 2026
24:12
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Publicly Jewish in Dangerous Times
Publicly Jewish in Dangerous Times
Jan 1, 2026
29:38
33
The Vilna Gaon’s מופת & Birchas Habanim
The Vilna Gaon’s מופת & Birchas Habanim
Jan 9, 2025
26:45
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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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
36
Friendly Fire: A Halachic Analysis
Friendly Fire: A Halachic Analysis
Dec 13, 2025
25:52
37
Did Yehudis Save All the Jews? – Heroic Women & Chanukah
Did Yehudis Save All the Jews? – Heroic Women & Chanukah
Dec 7, 2025
35:16
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
Unmasking a Mamzer? The Halachic Blacklist
Unmasking a Mamzer? The Halachic Blacklist
Nov 22, 2025
29:21
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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
42
MEGILLAS HITLER and the hunt for Amalek
MEGILLAS HITLER and the hunt for Amalek
Mar 2, 2025
30:07
43
LIFE ON THE LINE
LIFE ON THE LINE
Nov 15, 2025
20:50
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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
45
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
46
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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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
48
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
49
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
50
Everybody Needs Something. A Debate Postscript
Everybody Needs Something. A Debate Postscript
Sep 17, 2024
7:02
51
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
52
The Shas Wars & Techiyas Hameisim
The Shas Wars & Techiyas Hameisim
Aug 14, 2024
37:27
53
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
54
The 1848 Plague and Rabbi Yisroel’s Extraordinary Psak
The 1848 Plague and Rabbi Yisroel’s Extraordinary Psak
Sep 27, 2025
31:01
55
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
56
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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Explosive Disagreement, Unbreakable Respect
Explosive Disagreement, Unbreakable Respect
Sep 10, 2025
32:04
58
Securing The Hostages-How & When
Securing The Hostages-How & When
Jul 4, 2024
26:31
59
A Kabbalistic Prayer For All
A Kabbalistic Prayer For All
Mar 19, 2024
16:37
60
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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Czar Nicholas & His Cruel Edicts- Part 2
Czar Nicholas & His Cruel Edicts- Part 2
Jul 3, 2024
18:44
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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
63
A Kosher Evolution- Coca-Cola’s Story
A Kosher Evolution- Coca-Cola’s Story
Apr 11, 2024
46:40
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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
65
Was the The Rogatchover Gaon a nazir?
Was the The Rogatchover Gaon a nazir?
Jun 16, 2024
26:02
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Rav meir shliach tziburs Shavuos gift
Rav meir shliach tziburs Shavuos gift
Jun 10, 2024
21:48
67
The Yeshivah On Fire
The Yeshivah On Fire
Jun 24, 2025
17:26
68
Repost: The mysterious journey of the menorah and where it stands today
Repost: The mysterious journey of the menorah and where it stands today
Dec 29, 2024
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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The Astonishing Tale of Techiyas HaMeisim & a Purim Shailah
The Astonishing Tale of Techiyas HaMeisim & a Purim Shailah
Feb 19, 2026
30:28
70
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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Healing Oil - The hidden capabilities of the oil
Healing Oil - The hidden capabilities of the oil
Dec 31, 2024
18:12
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A fascinating Cure for Mental Illness Eliyahu Hanavi: Part One
A fascinating Cure for Mental Illness Eliyahu Hanavi: Part One
Jan 5, 2025
30:17
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The Saga Of Ethiopian Jews להלכה
The Saga Of Ethiopian Jews להלכה
Jan 19, 2025
28:43
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Hostage Deals In History & Halacha (Reposted for current events)
Hostage Deals In History & Halacha (Reposted for current events)
Jan 21, 2025
51:27
75
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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Ben-Gurion's “Shailah”
Ben-Gurion's “Shailah”
Feb 9, 2025
28:19
77
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
78
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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Blood money - Can We Accept Reparations from Amalek?
Blood money - Can We Accept Reparations from Amalek?
Mar 9, 2025
31:04
80
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
81
The Final Parah Adumah: A harbinger of Mashiach?
The Final Parah Adumah: A harbinger of Mashiach?
Mar 16, 2025
29:18
82
Partnering with evildoers?
Partnering with evildoers?
Mar 18, 2025
19:47
83
An Elusive Dream: Korbanos in Our Time (Repost)
An Elusive Dream: Korbanos in Our Time (Repost)
Mar 30, 2025
52:41
84
Can Mechiras Chametz Be Just a Halachic Loophole?
Can Mechiras Chametz Be Just a Halachic Loophole?
Apr 5, 2025
13:26
85
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
86
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
87
In Defense Of The Talmud
In Defense Of The Talmud
May 7, 2025
25:21
88
The story of the זהר הקדוש
The story of the זהר הקדוש
May 11, 2025
31:14
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Were Rabbi Akiva’s Talmidim Soldiers? Lag BaOmer Revisited
Were Rabbi Akiva’s Talmidim Soldiers? Lag BaOmer Revisited
May 13, 2025
27:58
90
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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When קבלה and הלכה clash?
When קבלה and הלכה clash?
May 18, 2025
29:37
92
Echoes of Tzfat’s Golden Era
Echoes of Tzfat’s Golden Era
May 20, 2025
23:29
93
Shmuel hanavi’s Yartzeit & קבר שמואל
Shmuel hanavi’s Yartzeit & קבר שמואל
May 24, 2025
28:33
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Who Is Tikkun Leil Shavuos Really For?
Who Is Tikkun Leil Shavuos Really For?
May 25, 2025
25:50
95
A Match Made in Heaven: Shabbos and the Torah
A Match Made in Heaven: Shabbos and the Torah
May 27, 2025
45:15
96
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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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
98
Did the Arizal Become the Rashash - Gilgul
Did the Arizal Become the Rashash - Gilgul
Nov 12, 2025
23:28
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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
100
The Mechitzah Battles A fraught machlokes: Rav Moshe & Satmar
The Mechitzah Battles A fraught machlokes: Rav Moshe & Satmar
Nov 9, 2025
31:36