Popular Shows by Rabbi Yoel Plutchok יואל פלוטצ'וק
228 episodes
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Duration
1
The Golden Menorah of the Mekubalim
The Golden Menorah of the Mekubalim
Dec 14, 2025
25:29
2
Friendly Fire: A Halachic Analysis
Friendly Fire: A Halachic Analysis
Dec 13, 2025
25:52
3
Did Yehudis Save All the Jews? – Heroic Women & Chanukah
Did Yehudis Save All the Jews? – Heroic Women & Chanukah
Dec 7, 2025
35:16
4
A Jewish Army & Chilul Shabbos — The Halachic Battlefield
A Jewish Army & Chilul Shabbos — The Halachic Battlefield
Dec 6, 2025
35:07
5
Is Kaddish Worth Fighting Over? – Halacha, History
Is Kaddish Worth Fighting Over? – Halacha, History
Dec 9, 2025
28:31
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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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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
8
Shabtai Tzvi’s Minhag, and Other Duchening Anomalies
Shabtai Tzvi’s Minhag, and Other Duchening Anomalies
Jun 29, 2025
24:30
9
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
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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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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
12
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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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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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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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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A Great Machlokes and its Chanuka implications
A Great Machlokes and its Chanuka implications
Dec 22, 2024
32:37
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Ben-Gurion's “Shailah”
Ben-Gurion's “Shailah”
Feb 9, 2025
28:19
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Is Gehenim Forever? A Unique Rabbinic Dispute
Is Gehenim Forever? A Unique Rabbinic Dispute
May 12, 2024
29:51
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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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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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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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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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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
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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
25
Unmasking a Mamzer? The Halachic Blacklist
Unmasking a Mamzer? The Halachic Blacklist
Nov 22, 2025
29:21
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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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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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Dinosaur Bone Wars - Pride In Our Masorah Part. II
Dinosaur Bone Wars - Pride In Our Masorah Part. II
Nov 17, 2024
25:44
29
Did the Arizal Become the Rashash - Gilgul
Did the Arizal Become the Rashash - Gilgul
Nov 12, 2025
23:28
30
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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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
32
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
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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
34
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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“Bais Yaakov+” — Limud Iyun for Women
“Bais Yaakov+” — Limud Iyun for Women
Oct 26, 2025
31:31
36
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?
37
Reb Moshe’s Stern Rebuke: Is Abortion Ever Mutter?
Reb Moshe’s Stern Rebuke: Is Abortion Ever Mutter?
Oct 24, 2025
34:52
38
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 Tiny Siddur Tweak That Sparked a Storm
The Tiny Siddur Tweak That Sparked a Storm
Oct 18, 2025
28:58
40
The Holy Winter Nights
The Holy Winter Nights
Nov 12, 2024
30:14
41
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
42
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
43
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
44
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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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
46
Megillas Antiochos: The story about the Megilla we used to lein on Channuka
Megillas Antiochos: The story about the Megilla we used to lein on Channuka
Dec 10, 2023
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
47
Shechita in America Part I: The tumultuous controversies of early America
Shechita in America Part I: The tumultuous controversies of early America
Dec 17, 2023
31:05
The historic Spanish Portuguese synagogue of 1648: the Brazilian Jews of New York City Yaakov Abram’s shechita : the investigation of R Shmuel Kreiser “Hashgacha”: the great American innovation The monumental shechita lawsuit: Leveraging trademarks to enforce Kashrus Bleeding the Cows: The fiery halachic controversy of 1850 The Shoel Umashuv’s harrowing and prophetic teshuva
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The Shofar of Mashiach and Its Confusing Effect
The Shofar of Mashiach and Its Confusing Effect
Aug 31, 2025
24:17
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Dreams & Halacha
Dreams & Halacha
Dec 18, 2024
25:51
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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
51
Elul’s Peculiarities Part 1. L’Dovid Hashem Ori
Elul’s Peculiarities Part 1. L’Dovid Hashem Ori
Sep 8, 2024
23:00
52
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?
53
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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The Kosel & It’s Secrets
The Kosel & It’s Secrets
Aug 11, 2024
35:13
55
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 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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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
59
Beyond the Grave: Astonishing Stories of Life After Death
Beyond the Grave: Astonishing Stories of Life After Death
Jul 5, 2025
46:58
60
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
61
A Good Death & Why Does It Matter?
A Good Death & Why Does It Matter?
Jun 28, 2025
28:21
62
The Yeshivah On Fire
The Yeshivah On Fire
Jun 24, 2025
17:26
63
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?
64
A Match Made in Heaven: Shabbos and the Torah
A Match Made in Heaven: Shabbos and the Torah
May 27, 2025
45:15
65
Shabbos Elevators :The “new”/old shailah
Shabbos Elevators :The “new”/old shailah
Jun 4, 2023
30:09
Understanding the core issues Zilusah dishabatta Long-standing precidents?
66
Machine matzoh part 2
Machine matzoh part 2
May 14, 2023
37:13
Arrival in Galicia Controversy erupts Families torn apart Understanding the rationale
67
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
68
The story of the זהר הקדוש
The story of the זהר הקדוש
May 11, 2025
31:14
69
A Marranos Pesach- Mexico 1649
A Marranos Pesach- Mexico 1649
Apr 14, 2024
27:36
70
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
71
Maos chittim
Maos chittim
May 14, 2023
13:47
Charity or tax? Pesachdig alcohol?
72
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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The "Jewish" look. Beards & Profit
The "Jewish" look. Beards & Profit
May 19, 2024
27:27
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Partnering with evildoers?
Partnering with evildoers?
Mar 18, 2025
19:47
75
Shmuel hanavi’s Yartzeit & קבר שמואל
Shmuel hanavi’s Yartzeit & קבר שמואל
May 24, 2025
28:33
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Repost; Tzipisah leyeshuah - Part II: The 3 weeks, 9 days and year round
Repost; Tzipisah leyeshuah - Part II: The 3 weeks, 9 days and year round
Jul 23, 2024
25:23
The forgotten tribe of Yemen and their strange customs Operation flying carpet Tikkun chatzos…..During the day
77
A Phenomenal Purchase Me’aras Hamachpelah & it’s significance
A Phenomenal Purchase Me’aras Hamachpelah & it’s significance
Nov 26, 2024
28:10
78
Was the Ohr Hachaim written with Ruach Hakodesh
Was the Ohr Hachaim written with Ruach Hakodesh
Dec 1, 2024
32:19
79
Banned(ish) Seforim
Banned(ish) Seforim
Dec 4, 2024
51:55
80
Freeing a Agunah through Ruach Hakodesh
Freeing a Agunah through Ruach Hakodesh
Dec 8, 2024
28:43
81
A Time For Arrogance
A Time For Arrogance
Dec 10, 2024
27:44
82
When Arrogance is needed
When Arrogance is needed
Dec 11, 2024
27:44
83
Are Dreams Meaningful? Always, Never, or Sometimes
Are Dreams Meaningful? Always, Never, or Sometimes
Dec 15, 2024
29:03
84
Repost: Nittel Nacht: A night varying of minhagim
Repost: Nittel Nacht: A night varying of minhagim
Dec 24, 2024
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
85
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
86
The Vilna Gaon’s מופת & Birchas Habanim
The Vilna Gaon’s מופת & Birchas Habanim
Jan 9, 2025
26:45
87
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
88
The Saga Of Ethiopian Jews להלכה
The Saga Of Ethiopian Jews להלכה
Jan 19, 2025
28:43
89
Hostage Deals In History & Halacha (Reposted for current events)
Hostage Deals In History & Halacha (Reposted for current events)
Jan 21, 2025
51:27
90
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
92
MEGILLAS HITLER and the hunt for Amalek
MEGILLAS HITLER and the hunt for Amalek
Mar 2, 2025
30:07
93
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
94
Blood money - Can We Accept Reparations from Amalek?
Blood money - Can We Accept Reparations from Amalek?
Mar 9, 2025
31:04
95
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
96
The Final Parah Adumah: A harbinger of Mashiach?
The Final Parah Adumah: A harbinger of Mashiach?
Mar 16, 2025
29:18
97
Kiddush Ban: Rav Heinken’s Uncompromising Stand
Kiddush Ban: Rav Heinken’s Uncompromising Stand
Sep 7, 2025
28:42
98
Siyum During the Sadness
Siyum During the Sadness
Jul 30, 2025
24:18
99
Hafganot: A Method to the Madness
Hafganot: A Method to the Madness
Aug 10, 2025
31:24
100
A World Transformed: The Hidden Light of Yemos HaMashiach
A World Transformed: The Hidden Light of Yemos HaMashiach
Jul 27, 2025
19:31