Popular Shows by Rabbi Yoel Plutchok יואל פלוטצ'וק
314 episodes
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Name
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Duration
201
A Phenomenal Purchase Me’aras Hamachpelah & it’s significance
A Phenomenal Purchase Me’aras Hamachpelah & it’s significance
Nov 26, 2024
28:10
202
Banned(ish) Seforim
Banned(ish) Seforim
Dec 4, 2024
51:55
203
Freeing a Agunah through Ruach Hakodesh
Freeing a Agunah through Ruach Hakodesh
Dec 8, 2024
28:43
204
A Time For Arrogance
A Time For Arrogance
Dec 10, 2024
27:44
205
When Arrogance is needed
When Arrogance is needed
Dec 11, 2024
27:44
206
Are Dreams Meaningful? Always, Never, or Sometimes
Are Dreams Meaningful? Always, Never, or Sometimes
Dec 15, 2024
29:03
207
Dreams & Halacha
Dreams & Halacha
Dec 18, 2024
25:51
208
A Great Machlokes and its Chanuka implications
A Great Machlokes and its Chanuka implications
Dec 22, 2024
32:37
209
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
210
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
211
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
212
Healing Oil - The hidden capabilities of the oil
Healing Oil - The hidden capabilities of the oil
Dec 31, 2024
18:12
213
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
214
The Vilna Gaon’s מופת & Birchas Habanim
The Vilna Gaon’s מופת & Birchas Habanim
Jan 9, 2025
26:45
215
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
216
The Saga Of Ethiopian Jews להלכה
The Saga Of Ethiopian Jews להלכה
Jan 19, 2025
28:43
217
Hostage Deals In History & Halacha (Reposted for current events)
Hostage Deals In History & Halacha (Reposted for current events)
Jan 21, 2025
51:27
218
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
219
MEGILLAS HITLER and the hunt for Amalek
MEGILLAS HITLER and the hunt for Amalek
Mar 2, 2025
30:07
220
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
221
The Final Parah Adumah: A harbinger of Mashiach?
The Final Parah Adumah: A harbinger of Mashiach?
Mar 16, 2025
29:18
222
Partnering with evildoers?
Partnering with evildoers?
Mar 18, 2025
19:47
223
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
224
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
225
An Elusive Dream: Korbanos in Our Time (Repost)
An Elusive Dream: Korbanos in Our Time (Repost)
Mar 30, 2025
52:41
226
Can Mechiras Chametz Be Just a Halachic Loophole?
Can Mechiras Chametz Be Just a Halachic Loophole?
Apr 5, 2025
13:26
227
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
228
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
229
The story of the זהר הקדוש
The story of the זהר הקדוש
May 11, 2025
31:14
230
Were Rabbi Akiva’s Talmidim Soldiers? Lag BaOmer Revisited
Were Rabbi Akiva’s Talmidim Soldiers? Lag BaOmer Revisited
May 13, 2025
27:58
231
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
232
Echoes of Tzfat’s Golden Era
Echoes of Tzfat’s Golden Era
May 20, 2025
23:29
233
Shmuel hanavi’s Yartzeit & קבר שמואל
Shmuel hanavi’s Yartzeit & קבר שמואל
May 24, 2025
28:33
234
Who Is Tikkun Leil Shavuos Really For?
Who Is Tikkun Leil Shavuos Really For?
May 25, 2025
25:50
235
A Match Made in Heaven: Shabbos and the Torah
A Match Made in Heaven: Shabbos and the Torah
May 27, 2025
45:15
236
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
237
Are There Any Real Kohanim in Persia?
Are There Any Real Kohanim in Persia?
Jun 8, 2025
28:47
238
From Ferrara to Brisk: Unraveling a Birchas Kohanim Mystery
From Ferrara to Brisk: Unraveling a Birchas Kohanim Mystery
Jun 15, 2025
27:46
239
Can A Tefilla Be inappropriate?
Can A Tefilla Be inappropriate?
Jun 21, 2025
24:47
240
The Gr”a in prison - A Sign from heaven
The Gr”a in prison - A Sign from heaven
Jun 22, 2025
18:46
241
The Yeshivah On Fire
The Yeshivah On Fire
Jun 24, 2025
17:26
242
A Good Death & Why Does It Matter?
A Good Death & Why Does It Matter?
Jun 28, 2025
28:21
243
Shabtai Tzvi’s Minhag, and Other Duchening Anomalies
Shabtai Tzvi’s Minhag, and Other Duchening Anomalies
Jun 29, 2025
24:30
244
Beyond the Grave: Astonishing Stories of Life After Death
Beyond the Grave: Astonishing Stories of Life After Death
Jul 5, 2025
46:58
245
The Halachic Storm Over Autopsies
The Halachic Storm Over Autopsies
Jul 6, 2025
31:39
246
Eliyahu’s Final Call: Heralding the Geulah
Eliyahu’s Final Call: Heralding the Geulah
Jul 9, 2025
30:34
247
Standing Alone: The Unshakable Bravery of אליהו הנביא
Standing Alone: The Unshakable Bravery of אליהו הנביא
Jul 13, 2025
28:48
248
A Glimpse into Ikvesa D’Meshicha – Part 1
A Glimpse into Ikvesa D’Meshicha – Part 1
Jul 19, 2025
24:02
249
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
250
A World Transformed: The Hidden Light of Yemos HaMashiach
A World Transformed: The Hidden Light of Yemos HaMashiach
Jul 27, 2025
19:31
251
Siyum During the Sadness
Siyum During the Sadness
Jul 30, 2025
24:18
252
The Shofar of Mashiach and Its Confusing Effect
The Shofar of Mashiach and Its Confusing Effect
Aug 31, 2025
24:17
253
Kiddush Ban: Rav Heinken’s Uncompromising Stand
Kiddush Ban: Rav Heinken’s Uncompromising Stand
Sep 7, 2025
28:42
254
Explosive Disagreement, Unbreakable Respect
Explosive Disagreement, Unbreakable Respect
Sep 10, 2025
32:04
255
Exotic Shofars—Rhino, Kudu, and Other Horns
Exotic Shofars—Rhino, Kudu, and Other Horns
Sep 14, 2025
30:21
256
A Rosh Hashanah Bidding War
A Rosh Hashanah Bidding War
Sep 21, 2025
17:14
257
The 1848 Plague and Rabbi Yisroel’s Extraordinary Psak
The 1848 Plague and Rabbi Yisroel’s Extraordinary Psak
Sep 27, 2025
31:01
258
The Rivah’s Fast — Suicide?
The Rivah’s Fast — Suicide?
Sep 29, 2025
20:14
259
Are “Moroccan Esrogim” Really Esrogim?
Are “Moroccan Esrogim” Really Esrogim?
Oct 8, 2025
29:44
260
The Tiny Siddur Tweak That Sparked a Storm
The Tiny Siddur Tweak That Sparked a Storm
Oct 18, 2025
28:58
261
LIFE ON THE LINE
LIFE ON THE LINE
Nov 15, 2025
20:50
262
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
263
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
264
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
265
Friendly Fire: A Halachic Analysis
Friendly Fire: A Halachic Analysis
Dec 13, 2025
25:52
266
Reb Yisroel’s Idea — The ArtScroll Story Revisited
Reb Yisroel’s Idea — The ArtScroll Story Revisited
Jan 4, 2026
29:47
267
Yarmulkas Explained: Why We Wear Yarmulkas
Yarmulkas Explained: Why We Wear Yarmulkas
Jan 6, 2026
26:49
268
The Gadol Who Didn’t Wear a Yarmulka?
The Gadol Who Didn’t Wear a Yarmulka?
Jan 10, 2026
26:18
269
The Rogatchover Gaon’s Haskamah — Or Did He?
The Rogatchover Gaon’s Haskamah — Or Did He?
Jan 11, 2026
31:04
270
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
271
The Power of a Name: A Parent’s Nevuah
The Power of a Name: A Parent’s Nevuah
Jan 17, 2026
30:02
272
The Steinsaltz Episode: Is History Necessary?
The Steinsaltz Episode: Is History Necessary?
Jan 18, 2026
40:06
273
Bad Names, Bad Mazal?
Bad Names, Bad Mazal?
Jan 24, 2026
24:39
274
History, Lashon Hara, and Where We Cross the Line
History, Lashon Hara, and Where We Cross the Line
Jan 25, 2026
36:13
275
Can a Name Be Dangerous?
Can a Name Be Dangerous?
Jan 31, 2026
27:09
276
The Maharsham and His Astonishing Memory
The Maharsham and His Astonishing Memory
Feb 4, 2026
16:46
277
Keeping Secrets: The Cherem of Rabbeinu Gershom
Keeping Secrets: The Cherem of Rabbeinu Gershom
Feb 8, 2026
30:00
278
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
279
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
280
A Life-Altering Messy Divorce — Rabbeinu Gershom Part 2
A Life-Altering Messy Divorce — Rabbeinu Gershom Part 2
Feb 15, 2026
29:26
281
An Epic Forgery — The Mystery of Yerushalmi Kodshim
An Epic Forgery — The Mystery of Yerushalmi Kodshim
Mar 5, 2026
29:50
282
THE FORGERY EXPOSED — Yerushalmi Kodshim (Part 2)
THE FORGERY EXPOSED — Yerushalmi Kodshim (Part 2)
Mar 7, 2026
21:50
283
Good Chutzpa
Good Chutzpa
Mar 8, 2026
29:51
284
Dangerous Shidduchim — R Yehudah HaChasid Part 2
Dangerous Shidduchim — R Yehudah HaChasid Part 2
Mar 14, 2026
21:07
285
Gebrochtz Unpacked: The Great Pesach Debate
Gebrochtz Unpacked: The Great Pesach Debate
Mar 22, 2026
35:26
286
The Talking Fish: Story, Hoax, or Miracle?
The Talking Fish: Story, Hoax, or Miracle?
Apr 22, 2026
23:10
287
A Powerful Lag BaOmer Niggun
A Powerful Lag BaOmer Niggun
May 5, 2026
10:22
288
Living to Die — The Pursuit of Kiddush Hashem
Living to Die — The Pursuit of Kiddush Hashem
May 6, 2026
28:59
289
Bikkur Cholim — Inside Rabbi Akiva Eiger’s World
Bikkur Cholim — Inside Rabbi Akiva Eiger’s World
May 10, 2026
32:03
290
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
291
Akdamos — The Story, the Halacha, and the Powerful Piyut
Akdamos — The Story, the Halacha, and the Powerful Piyut
May 16, 2026
28:15
292
Why We Read Rus on Shavuos — The Hidden Story of Dovid HaMelech
Why We Read Rus on Shavuos — The Hidden Story of Dovid HaMelech
May 19, 2026
30:29
293
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
294
Crisis in Leadership — To Stay or To Go?
Crisis in Leadership — To Stay or To Go?
May 31, 2026
29:29
295
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
296
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
297
The Rambam: Master Physician, Master Posek
The Rambam: Master Physician, Master Posek
Jun 14, 2026
34:58
298
Kugel: A Holy Food?
Kugel: A Holy Food?
Jun 17, 2026
23:14
299
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
300
How Many Jews Survived? The Tzfas Earthquake and a Halachic Firestorm
How Many Jews Survived? The Tzfas Earthquake and a Halachic Firestorm
Jun 24, 2026
29:47