Popular Shows by Rabbi Yoel Plutchok יואל פלוטצ'וק
314 episodes
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101
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?
102
Machine matzoh part 2
Machine matzoh part 2
May 14, 2023
37:13
Arrival in Galicia Controversy erupts Families torn apart Understanding the rationale
103
Maos chittim
Maos chittim
May 14, 2023
13:47
Charity or tax? Pesachdig alcohol?
104
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
105
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
106
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
107
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
108
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
109
The World of Tehillim: Part III
The World of Tehillim: Part III
May 14, 2023
33:54
Tehillim as a song Songs of davening The early Reform Understanding the shiras haliviim
110
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
111
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?
112
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?
113
The “Shabbos Elevator” Controversy: Part 2
The “Shabbos Elevator” Controversy: Part 2
Jun 11, 2023
27:18
Peeling back a layer The battle over Reb Shlomo Zalman's legacy Trains, trolleys, bikes and umbrellas
114
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
115
Vav Chukas: From the Paris trials thru Gush Katif
Vav Chukas: From the Paris trials thru Gush Katif
Jun 25, 2023
31:12
The mock trial of the Balei Tosfos and burning of the Talmud The history of burning seforim to prevent further bizayon The Gush Katif "disengagement" and the dilemma with it's shuls R Moshe and R Hutner on bringing tefillin into a typhus ward
116
Shabbos in America - Part II: The battles and psakim that helped shape Shabbos.
Shabbos in America - Part II: The battles and psakim that helped shape Shabbos.
Jul 2, 2023
29:15
Reb Shlomo Eiger's poignant missive to deal with the Reform movement and the dissenting opinion from the Aruch La-ner The psak of the Roshei Yeshivos. Reb Moshe sets the enduring policy
117
Tzipisah leyeshuah: The paradoxical hashkafa of waiting for Moshiach
Tzipisah leyeshuah: The paradoxical hashkafa of waiting for Moshiach
Jul 4, 2023
29:36
The approach of the Chofetz Chaim Do we just wait or should we force the yeshuah? The Chasam Sofer and the fantastical tale of Reb Yosef Delerana The Rambam's torah and his practical advice
118
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
119
Tzipisah leyeshuah - Part II: The 3 weeks, 9 days and year round
Tzipisah leyeshuah - Part II: The 3 weeks, 9 days and year round
Jul 23, 2023
25:23
The forgotten tribe of Yemen and their strange customs Operation flying carpet Tikkun chatzos…..During the day
120
Rosh Hashanah in Yerushalaim 1905: The story of the movement to blow shofar on shabbos
Rosh Hashanah in Yerushalaim 1905: The story of the movement to blow shofar on shabbos
Sep 13, 2023
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
121
Avinu Malkeinu: The Origin, Evolution, and Modern Day Adaptations
Avinu Malkeinu: The Origin, Evolution, and Modern Day Adaptations
Sep 20, 2023
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
122
The Wondrous World of Aggadata: Literal or Mystical
The Wondrous World of Aggadata: Literal or Mystical
Sep 26, 2023
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
123
Watch what you eat: The history and psakim of Timtum Halev
Watch what you eat: The history and psakim of Timtum Halev
Oct 15, 2023
34:29
Intentional vs inadvertent - The Monsey shechita fraud of 2006 The story of the Baal Hatenya’s geziera and the incredible discovery of R Akiva Eiger The Chasam Sofer’s psak halacha on the physical difference between a Jew vs non Jew Blood transfusions from a non Jew: the psak of the Chelkas Yaakov, and the extraordinary story with Ponevezher rav’s transfusion in Mount Sinai NYC Eating fish on shabbos d’oraisah? The Tzemach Tzedek’s boycott
124
Shechita Controversies Part I: The Intriguing Story of the Sridei Aish
Shechita Controversies Part I: The Intriguing Story of the Sridei Aish
Nov 5, 2023
37:39
Rav Chaskel Sarna’s dramatic burial intervention The Munkatcher chassunah of 1933 Predecessor to the Nuremberg laws: The Nazi ban against shechita R Chaim Ozer’s self-insertion and the comprehensive retrospective review Dr S.D. Rosen and Dr Temple Gandin - Animal rights activists exonerate shechita HaRav Hanazir Dovid Cohen: Rav Kook’s disciple's case for Veganism The Shver and the Eidem: The Din Torah classifying meat between the Bach and Taz
125
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
126
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
127
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.
128
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
129
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
130
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
131
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
132
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
133
Shechita in America Part II: The life and history of Rav Yaakov Yosef
Shechita in America Part II: The life and history of Rav Yaakov Yosef
Dec 24, 2023
31:06
The Largest Funeral in NYC History The posthumous Chassid Funding the shechita overhaul: The plumba tax The background of Shechita in Halacha The dynamic laws of animal slaughter in NYC The Weinberg Pen vs the Cincinnati Pen: Animal slaughter in the modern day Shechita Miumedes: R Moshe Shternbuch opines Rabbi Genack and Rabbi Belsky’s letters: The OU responds
134
Exploring the world of Hechsherim - Part I: The opinionated chemist who founded OU Kosher
Exploring the world of Hechsherim - Part I: The opinionated chemist who founded OU Kosher
Dec 31, 2023
27:22
Jello - The conservative hill to die on Woman shaving their heads - the origin story of Vaad Arba Hareutzus and their consequential psakim The Hechsherim in halacha: Charting the progression from Meikel to Machmir Eretz Yisroel in the modern day: R Shmuel Auerbach, R Moshe Sternbuch and the diminishing chezkes kashrus
135
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
136
REPOST: Shovavim! When did it start and what does it mean
REPOST: Shovavim! When did it start and what does it mean
Jan 3, 2024
36:17
Is fasting the only way? Are there special aveiros that Shovavim is supposed to address? Limud HaTorah
137
Cheftzei tzaddikim: Ascribing value to the memorabilia of gedolim
Cheftzei tzaddikim: Ascribing value to the memorabilia of gedolim
Jan 7, 2024
29:35
The streimel that sold for 1.8 Million dollars The Chazon ish, the Steipler, R Aryeh Levin, and R’ Elyashiv: the origin story behind R Chaim’s streimel Reb yehuda Hanasi’s plea to marry R Elazar Ben R Shimon’s widow Retiring the artifacts of great people “Chassidishe Genievus”: R shlomo Bobever’s story about the Baal Hatanya’s attempted Murder The Tenke rebbe and R Chaim’s gartel swap “Maklei shel R Meir”: The mikor from the Yerushalmi and many other Talmudic sources The Satmer rebbe’s final request: The obsession with the Divrei Chaim’s possessions The Vietzner Rav’s incredible survival of the holocaust and the Yitav Leiv’s Attarah
138
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
139
Sabbatai Tzvi & Tu Beshvat: The fascinating origin story of Tu Beshvat and its unique minhagim
Sabbatai Tzvi & Tu Beshvat: The fascinating origin story of Tu Beshvat and its unique minhagim
Jan 21, 2024
30:10
The Turkish Dunmeh and their messianic interpretation Eating a Esrog or davening for a esrog
140
The Chofetz Chaim’s Promise
The Chofetz Chaim’s Promise
Jan 23, 2024
20:28
The publishing of the אבני מילוים: The מגיד saves the day The optimal time to prepare for shabbos Erev shabbos all week The Satmar Rebbe’s challah instructions
141
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
142
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
143
The controversial kvittel that divided Galician poskim!!
The controversial kvittel that divided Galician poskim!!
Feb 11, 2024
31:30
144
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
145
REPOST. The Noam Elimelech: His life and works
REPOST. The Noam Elimelech: His life and works
Feb 27, 2024
26:51
Mystical secrets and guaranteed protection? Sefer Raziel Hamalach - a comparison?
146
Glasses. Halacha, Mofsim & more
Glasses. Halacha, Mofsim & more
Feb 28, 2024
22:09
147
Holocaust Remembrance- a Surprising Controversy. Continuing the sugyah of modern calendar additions.
Holocaust Remembrance- a Surprising Controversy. Continuing the sugyah of modern calendar additions.
Mar 3, 2024
28:03
148
The Golem’s Impact on Prague’s Minhag.
The Golem’s Impact on Prague’s Minhag.
Mar 6, 2024
21:08
149
Cigarettes Seforim, and other Mishloach Manos alternatives.
Cigarettes Seforim, and other Mishloach Manos alternatives.
Mar 10, 2024
27:11
150
The Greatest Song Ever Composed
The Greatest Song Ever Composed
Mar 13, 2024
24:20
Rav Shlomo Alkabetz and his enduring contribution.
151
A “Masking” dispute - Are Purim costumes ok?
A “Masking” dispute - Are Purim costumes ok?
Mar 17, 2024
28:05
152
A Kabbalistic Prayer For All
A Kabbalistic Prayer For All
Mar 19, 2024
16:37
153
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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154
REPOST; Matzoh Wars - Machine matzoh part 1.
REPOST; Matzoh Wars - Machine matzoh part 1.
Mar 25, 2024
29:44
From invention to acceptance Early rabbinic approval Understanding the political climate in 19th Century Poland An unsolved murder in Lemberg?
155
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
156
Korban Pesach- Who’s Bringing and Who’s Waiting
Korban Pesach- Who’s Bringing and Who’s Waiting
Mar 31, 2024
26:09
157
Shir Hashirim- What Makes it Unique
Shir Hashirim- What Makes it Unique
Apr 2, 2024
22:57
158
A Korban In Our Times- A Unfulfilled Dream
A Korban In Our Times- A Unfulfilled Dream
Apr 7, 2024
26:32
159
A Kosher Evolution- Coca-Cola’s Story
A Kosher Evolution- Coca-Cola’s Story
Apr 11, 2024
46:40
160
A Marranos Pesach- Mexico 1649
A Marranos Pesach- Mexico 1649
Apr 14, 2024
27:36
161
The Chumrah - One size fits all
The Chumrah - One size fits all
Apr 16, 2024
17:25
162
REPOST; Maos chittim
REPOST; Maos chittim
Apr 20, 2024
13:47
Charity or tax? Pesachdig alcohol?
163
The Bach’s Gehenim and the Sugya of Chodosh
The Bach’s Gehenim and the Sugya of Chodosh
May 5, 2024
35:49
164
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
165
Is Gehenim Forever? A Unique Rabbinic Dispute
Is Gehenim Forever? A Unique Rabbinic Dispute
May 12, 2024
29:51
166
A Forgetters Punishment
A Forgetters Punishment
May 15, 2024
21:57
167
Bonus episode; Lag b’omer: Should it be cancelled?
Bonus episode; Lag b’omer: Should it be cancelled?
May 16, 2024
35:50
168
The "Jewish" look. Beards & Profit
The "Jewish" look. Beards & Profit
May 19, 2024
27:27
169
A Yiddishe Mamma- The Lag B’Omer Connection
A Yiddishe Mamma- The Lag B’Omer Connection
May 21, 2024
20:51
170
Ka Ribon Understood- The Song, The Composer, & The Controversy
Ka Ribon Understood- The Song, The Composer, & The Controversy
May 29, 2024
22:59
171
Napoleon’s Jews & The Bitter Divide Over The Nodah B’Yehuda’s Psak
Napoleon’s Jews & The Bitter Divide Over The Nodah B’Yehuda’s Psak
Jun 2, 2024
28:51
172
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
173
Rav meir shliach tziburs Shavuos gift
Rav meir shliach tziburs Shavuos gift
Jun 10, 2024
21:48
174
Was the The Rogatchover Gaon a nazir?
Was the The Rogatchover Gaon a nazir?
Jun 16, 2024
26:02
175
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
176
A Shteller Worth Fighting For- Nezirus As A Weapon!
A Shteller Worth Fighting For- Nezirus As A Weapon!
Jun 23, 2024
27:27
177
Taking A Stand- Electricity & Hadlakos Neiros
Taking A Stand- Electricity & Hadlakos Neiros
Jun 26, 2024
20:18
178
Czar Nicholas & His Cruel Edicts- Part 1
Czar Nicholas & His Cruel Edicts- Part 1
Jun 30, 2024
26:26
179
Czar Nicholas & His Cruel Edicts- Part 2
Czar Nicholas & His Cruel Edicts- Part 2
Jul 3, 2024
18:44
180
Securing The Hostages-How & When
Securing The Hostages-How & When
Jul 4, 2024
26:31
181
Repost; Vav Chukas: From the Paris trials thru Gush Katif
Repost; Vav Chukas: From the Paris trials thru Gush Katif
Jul 9, 2024
31:12
The mock trial of the Balei Tosfos and burning of the Talmud The history of burning seforim to prevent further bizayon The Gush Katif "disengagement" and the dilemma with it's shuls R Moshe and R Hutner on bringing tefillin into a typhus ward
182
Upsherens - The minhag the origin and the controversy
Upsherens - The minhag the origin and the controversy
Jul 14, 2024
29:49
183
Repost: Tzipisah leyeshuah: The paradoxical hashkafa of waiting for Moshiach
Repost: Tzipisah leyeshuah: The paradoxical hashkafa of waiting for Moshiach
Jul 17, 2024
29:36
The approach of the Chofetz Chaim Do we just wait or should we force the yeshuah? The Chasam Sofer and the fantastical tale of Reb Yosef Delerana The Rambam's torah and his practical advice
184
Shabbos in Radin - At the Chofetz chaims table
Shabbos in Radin - At the Chofetz chaims table
Jul 21, 2024
22:10
185
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
186
Reb Yochanan Ben Zakkai: The unlikely Nasi and his reverberating impact
Reb Yochanan Ben Zakkai: The unlikely Nasi and his reverberating impact
Aug 4, 2024
28:17
Reb Yochanans connection to Malchus Bais Dovid and his meeting with Vespasian The Monumental takanos of Reb Yochanan Ben Zakkai Reb Yochanan's fascinating letter to the Jews of Rome regarding the rising movement of one Yeshu Hanotzri
187
The Shas Wars & Techiyas Hameisim
The Shas Wars & Techiyas Hameisim
Aug 14, 2024
37:27
188
Elul’s Peculiarities Part 1. L’Dovid Hashem Ori
Elul’s Peculiarities Part 1. L’Dovid Hashem Ori
Sep 8, 2024
23:00
189
A Debate: Rav Chaim Voloziner & The Alter Rebbe
A Debate: Rav Chaim Voloziner & The Alter Rebbe
Sep 15, 2024
28:06
190
Everybody Needs Something. A Debate Postscript
Everybody Needs Something. A Debate Postscript
Sep 17, 2024
7:02
191
A Heavyweight Battle. Shofar During Elul & Beyond
A Heavyweight Battle. Shofar During Elul & Beyond
Sep 22, 2024
29:19
192
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
193
HOW THE BAALEI TOSAFOS CHANGED ROSH HASHANAH
HOW THE BAALEI TOSAFOS CHANGED ROSH HASHANAH
Sep 29, 2024
32:37
194
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
195
The Esrogim Are Too Expensive! Boycott time?
The Esrogim Are Too Expensive! Boycott time?
Oct 13, 2024
35:16
196
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
197
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
198
Afraid of a lion - On animals and men
Afraid of a lion - On animals and men
Nov 6, 2024
31:00
199
The Holy Winter Nights
The Holy Winter Nights
Nov 12, 2024
30:14
200
A Modern Day Navi
A Modern Day Navi
Nov 24, 2024
31:21