Q&A With Rabbi Breitowitz

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Q&A- Colors, Names and Anthropomorphisms

May 31, 2021

1:09:21

0:00:05 Origin of Moshes staff? 0:01:49 If one considers Marcus Arelies as Tanah, can we consider his meditations as Torah source? 0:04:48 What is halacha for men wearing red? Also what about undergarments? 0:06:50 In the morning brachos, how do we interpret Talmud Torah keneged Koolam? 0:09:06 How did Rebbe Yehuda Hanasi decide what is a Mishnah and what is breitsa? 0:14:25 In the Talmud Bavli they have non Jewish names. why didn’t they have seemingly Jewish names? Why can’t be called up to the Torah with an english name if Hashem knows their name? 0:23:43 If called by nicknames, do those names become a name if people call u that name as well? 0:25:20 At end of parashat Vayigash with Yosef in mizrayim organizing land owner of land in Egypt, What does the pasuk mean when it says “ad hayom hazeh” for the land of the kohanim? 0:33:32 How is it possible for Hashem to be disappointed? Can Hashem feel emotions? 0:38:15 How does Rambam explain Hashem wearing tefillin? 0:43:30 Isn’t it taught that G-d doesn’t have an image? Is that not a limitation? 0:50:14 It is said that every four amot one takes in Israel is a mitzvah. what is the source for this statement and what does that mean? 0:54:57 Should one prioritize breadth or depth of knowledge in Torah study? 0:59:20 Is the schar from learning not from the efforts one makes? 1:02:00 Halachot Shabbat, bishul in sun that isn’t cooking in Gemara, what if you cook it something that was heated by sun? Do u treat it as it’s source? 1:04:00 Can u say shehechianu in personal life events? Finishing Sefer, etc? 1:07:40 What is the origin of languages? Would you like to sponsor an episode? A series? We'd love to hear from you! : [email protected] https://podcasts.ohr.edu/ Visit us @ ohr.edu ! (Produced by CedarMediaStudios Podcasting)

302

Q&A- Hamas, Anti-Semitism & The Abraham Accords (@Derech)

May 20, 2021

1:35:39

Would you like to sponsor an episode? A series? We'd Love To Hear From You At: [email protected] https://podcasts.ohr.edu/ Visit us @ ohr.edu ! (Produced by CedarMediaStudios Podcasting)

303

SPECIAL: When Was the Torah REALLY Given?

May 14, 2021

57:37

Pre Shavuos Seminar - 2021 / 5781 A Project Of Ohr.Edu Questions? Comments? We'd Love To Hear From You At: [email protected] https://podcasts.ohr.edu/ (Produced by CedarMediaStudios Podcasting)

304

Q&A- Chabad, Mashiach & The Abarbanel

May 6, 2021

44:27

00:00 - Being paid for learning Torah according to the Rambam 9:58 - Why do we say in tefilla "I am Hashem" 11:02 - Chabad and Moshichists, Avoda Zara or misunderstood? Any problems halachically believing someone to be the moshiach? 23:30 - Is it a problem to sing yechi? 25:45 - Abarbanel on moshiach coming back from the dead 28:13 - Why did Rav Shach look down on Lubavitch? 32:50 - If theres a Moshiach in every generation how can moshiach be revived from the dead? 34:30 - Saying Hallel on Yom Yerushalayim? 38:00 - Is Chabad tefillin a halachic problem? 39:09 - Is it better to daven alone at the usual zman or to daven in a Chabad minyan that davens at an unusual zman? 43:00 - Selling chometz to a goy, how could that be a definite sale? A Project Of Ohr.Edu Questions? Comments? We'd Love To Hear From You At: [email protected] https://podcasts.ohr.edu/ (Produced by CedarMediaStudios Podcasting)

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Q&A- Yarmulka, Organ Donation & Pikuach Nefesh

Apr 29, 2021

54:45

00:00 Can you make deals with Hashem? 3:56 Is there a reason why there haven't been more prayer rallies for Moshiach especially this year? 8:24 Why do we wear a kippah? Did Moshe Rabbeinu wear a headcovering? 13:52 Was there no one to bench for Shlomzion Hamalka and Yanai Hamelech that they needed Shimon ben Shetach? 24:19 When Techiyas Hameisim happens, what does that means for how our levels don't compare (e.g. Moshe Rabbeinu and R' Chaim Kanievsky)? 27:10 In the 2nd perek of Brachos, it mentions an Eved Kanani as kosher. What does that mean and why was Rabban Gamliel accepting condolences? 29:52 There is concept of a person wanting/trying to do a mitzva but is prevented by oneis. Does this apply to pru urvu? 33:12 What is the main kavana for the first perek of Shema? (Followup) In light of that, how do we understand Derech Teva? 44:15 Can a Jew receive or donate an organ, & does it depends if the other person is a Goy? 50:12 How far does Pikuach Nefesh go? For instance, could one eat a shellfish to eliminate certain risks of future cancer? 53:08 (Followup) Would removing an ovary be totally asur in the same way as male castration? A Project Of Ohr.Edu Questions? Comments? We'd Love To Hear From You At: [email protected] https://podcasts.ohr.edu/ (Produced by CedarMediaStudios Podcasting)

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SPECIAL: Introduction to Hilchos Shabbos Part 2 + Q&A

Apr 23, 2021

53:22

Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem. For comments, questions, or sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] Introduction to Hilchos Shabbos - 2 (Produced by: CedarMediaStudios Podcasting 2021)

307

Q&A- Religious Divergence, Nusach & Psychedelics

Apr 21, 2021

1:07:03

00:00 What’s the right way to deal with frum people doing different things to us? 11:35 Is one allowed to wear shorts for davening. Is this Halacha or just minhag? 13:05 Coffee and bananas are often grown together. What does this mean regarding Kilayim? 15:19 Where did the chassidishe custom of saying “umain”originate? 20:28 Could one be yotzei with a different pronunciation (eg an Ashkenazi with Sephardic pronunciation) 22:33 What does it mean for Shabbos to be the queen? 26:55 Why did everyone give a half-shekel to the mishkan instead of progressive tax? 30:00 stone crabs have their arms ripped but it grows back. Is this ever min hachai? 32:24 How is it decided which haftoras goes with with parshios? 37:45 Does our historical experience with persecution give more onus to be compassionate to other groups? 42:10 How do we reconcile the death of R’ Akiva’s students when he taught as a fundamental value that love for one’s fellow as a key for Torah? 50:00 The chazon ish says too much formality in a marriage is bad, but does this go against chazal who say one should not talk excessively to any woman? 53:04 Are there benefits of psychedelics? 55:53 (follow up) What about psychedelics used to treat certain conditions? 57:31 (check time) What are we to make of place-names in Tanakh that reference what it is called later? 58:30 How was it decided what books would be canonized and which weren’t?—How can one tell what’s prophecy? 1:05:02 Why do certain after-brachos mention special days (Shabbos, yontif, etc.) and others don’t? A Project Of Ohr.Edu Questions? Comments? We'd Love To Hear From You At: [email protected] https://podcasts.ohr.edu/ (Produced by CedarMediaStudios Podcasting)

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SPECIAL: Introduction to Hilchos Shabbos + Q&A

Apr 19, 2021

1:11:48

Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem. For comments, questions, or sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] Introduction to Hilchos Shabbos - 1 (Produced by: CedarMediaStudios Podcasting 2021)

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SPECIAL: Part 2 "An Overview of the Haggadah"

Mar 23, 2021

57:44

Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem. For comments, questions, or sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] (Produced by: CedarMediaStudios Podcasting 2021)

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SPECIAL: Part 1 "An Overview of the Haggadah"

Mar 21, 2021

1:03:42

Ohr Somayach Virtual Pre Pesach Seminar Sign up here! Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem. For comments, questions, or sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] (Produced by: CedarMediaStudios Podcasting 2021)

311

Q&A- Chumra, Women & Chad Gadya

Mar 10, 2021

1:12:17

00:00 When we do netilas yadayim, what happens to the water?—and can it be recycled? 5:46 Is the story of Adam adding a chumra onto also touching apples a cautionary tale against excessive stringencies? 9:52 We have a rule that women are exempt from time-bound positive commandments, so how do we decide these Halachos for Pesach? 17:50 Can you elaborate the nature of impurity as we see in Tanakh 24:48 Why, if chashiv women are chaiv for reclining one Pesach like a man, the rama exempts men but considers all women chashuvos. Why do we follow this if it’s inconsistent? 30:48 What is the source for including piyutim in davening?-and on Shabbos? 35:28 is there anything wrong with putting a picture on headstone?—what does someone know when he dies? 38:03 is Kol D’Alam Gvar trial by combat? 40:25 We see sometimes Angels are sent to fight in wars, defend, etc.. Does HaShem not do it himself? 43:20 What are some of the deeper meanings of Chad Gadya? 46:20 Was barley matzo the most common historically as suggested in Yoshua and the cycle of grains in Israel? 49:48 Why did Jerusalem keep an extra day for Rosh Hashana in the Middle Ages if this goes against the minhag from the Sanhedrin? 56:15 According to the heter of rav Moshe Feinstein in regards to kli shlishi, can one make instant noodles on Shabbos? 58:58 The Gemara in brachos discusses woman’s hair as erva, so why don’t women cover their hair until marriage? 1:02:35 is there a machloches about whether oats are one of the 5 grains? 1:04:13 Are there potential issues buying stocks during Chol Hamoed? 1:05:30 If a women checks for menstrual blood extra days this is praiseworthy, but a man checking for seminal emissions is cursed. What does it mean that we will cut off his hand? 1:06:48 How can we say we forgive someone in another gilgul if it isn’t remembered? A Project Of Ohr.Edu Questions? Comments? We'd Love To Hear From You At: [email protected] https://podcasts.ohr.edu/ (Produced by CedarMediaStudios Podcasting)

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SPECIAL: OLAMI Medical Students - Stem Cell Research

Mar 8, 2021

1:03:00

Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem. For comments, questions, or sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] Olami Medical Students -Stem Cell Research March 7,2021 (Produced by: CedarMediaStudios Podcasting 2021)

313

Q&A- Mashiach, Milah & Aleph Bais

Mar 4, 2021

56:56

00:00 If a Cohen makes korban pasul (e.g. with wearing unsanctioned clothing) who pays for it? 2:22 Why is it that for mincha and musaf there is an extra pasuk for Ashkenazim before Amida (ki shem HaShem) (7:42) if we have so many lost Jews around the world such as in South America how will we fit them in Israel when Moshiach comes? 11:46 In the time of the 2nd Beis Hamikdash, there wasn’t the need for the Ahron, so what would that mean for Avoda? 14:42 Why do we pray for Moshiach?—shouldn’t we have faith he will come at the right time? 18:53 there is a Mishne in the 2nd perek of Hagiga mentioning there are 4 things 1 shouldn’t think about: what are those? 25:45 In Parashas Ki Sisa the counting of the people is done with a half-shekel. Why is it acceptable for Moshe to count this way? 34:48 in the Zilberman school of learning they learn Tanakh baal pe, then Gemara bekius and only then beiyun. Is this more the authentic method? 44:30 What language would a Gemara today be in if it weren’t written at the time?—Would it be in multiple languages? 46:45 Considering bris milah, if the body is perfect, why would one need to change a body? Why did HaShem indicate the bris to be on the male organ? 52:35 Would bris milah apply to non-Jews or Adam haRishon? 55:10 Is the order of Alef Beis random? Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] KI SISA 5781 (Produced by: CedarMediaStudios Podcasts)

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Q&A- Tzedaka, Purim & Eradicating Amalek

Feb 25, 2021

59:13

00:00 As society gets wealthier, will there be a point when we don’t need to give Tzedakah? 1:30 the Gemara in brachos raises a contradiction wherein HaShem gives over the earth to everyone but also that he owns everything until someone makes a bracha (including non-Jews) 4:16 The rambam says the mitzvo of the building of the beis hamikdash will follow Eliyahu HaNavi but the Temple Institute wants to build it now. How does the Rav respond? 10:48 Regarding Gilgul, can one accidentally learn in the merit of himself? 16:30 What is the status of someone who (medically) died either through CPR or more mystical means as with R’ Zeira? 20:56 is there any halachic ruling that we can follow a minority opinion in extenuating circumstances? 22:53 What’s the difference between saying Torah is G-d because his will and essence are the same and the Christian trinity? 27:30 Why does HaShem allow the Jewish people to continue when maybe 1% are doing what they’re supposed to? 31:43 why did the Mishna Brurah became the main source for Charedim over the Aruch haShulchan? 39:51 it’s brought down that the descendants of Amalek converted to Judaism who taught in Bnei Brak, but why didn’t we kill them? 47:27 What is the sfara of the reform rabbi who doesn’t believe HaShem gave the Torah? 50:07 Why isn’t the 7th of Adar a taanis anymore for Moshe Rabbeinu yohrzeit? 52:50 should one pray for rain in the winter if he doesn’t like rain re: poor kavana?—what if it is societally injurious? 55:22 Are we all like a Cohen Gadol on Purim? 57:38 which of the tribes would a ger end up belonging to? Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] TETZAVEH 5781 (Produced by: CedarMediaStudios Podcasts)

315

Q&A- Dor Yesharim, Sefer Refuos & Purim

Feb 17, 2021

57:40

00:00 How much can Dor Yeshorim play a part in the inhibition of engagement ahead of time? 05:08 (Follow-up) Can we only test for Tay-Sachs 08:38 Some people wear techeilis and others don’t. Why is that? 1747: With regard to investing using an app, does one need to pay meiser if it is immediately reinvested? 21:43 There are practices we have to differentiate ourselves from heretics, so why do Ashkenazim avoid kitnios if kararites also do this? 26:10 We know of seforim that are lost (e.g. Sefer Refuos) on purpose. Are there other withdrawn books? 33:50 Does the halacha change when new seforim are discovered? 36:15 Why does the Torah say by malchos that it is 40-1, i.e. not just 39? 40:08 Why is that in parashas Mishpatim that the master of a Jewish slave and a goyishe maidservant, and keep the children as slaves? 46:00 When klal Yisroel was given the Torah sha’b’ksav it was accepted freely, but it is also considered to represent midas haDin. How could this be? 48:50 Daf yud gimmel in maseches Niddah mentions that gerim prevent the coming of Mashiach. Besides the pshat of Rashi there, I was wondering what other explanation there could be? 52:13 Regarding Purim, it has mishnayos and the megillah, and yet it is associated with Chanukah despite the disproportionate treatment. Is this because of the Hashmonaim? 56:30 If the malchus of the Hashmonaim is regarded as a failure, why do we say Hallel? Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] TERUMA 5781 (Produced by: CedarMediaStudios Podcasts)

316

Parshas Mishpatim - How Was the Torah Given?

Feb 11, 2021

48:31

Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem. For comments, questions, or sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] https://podcasts.ohr.edu/ Mechina 5781-Parshas Mishpatim Feb 11,2021 (Produced by: CedarMediaStudios Podcasting 2021)

317

SPECIAL: London JLE - Q&A

Feb 7, 2021

42:06

Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem. For comments, questions, or sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] SPECIAL: London JLE - Q&A 1-27-21 (Produced by: CedarMediaStudios Podcasting 2021)

318

Q&A- Outreach, Gedolim & Sambatyon River

Feb 3, 2021

1:12:56

00:00 If the Baal Shem Tov stresses outreach, how do we see this in Chassidic groups (outside Chabad)? 6:10 When we hear stories of open miracles for rabbonim, how should we consider these? 10:05 How should we utilize our vacation? 14:51 Is it obligatory to have a Jewish name, and why didn’t even amarayin change Greek names? 21:35 Can a Cohen go skydiving, assuming it’s mutter for anyone?—would anyone else be prevented from going? 25:20 What’s the mesora of secular educations ? 34:20 What is the origin for the mesora of chassidic lavush? 37:35 Are all the words from the Zohar from R Shimon bar Yochai? 44:45 Why did Avraham lie about Sara to Pharoh instead of relying on HaShem? 46:42 Would the plane not be an ohel for a Cohen? 50:32 The Gemara in brachos tell us not to learn Torah/tefillin within 4 amos of a corpse even in one house, and yet it also says under a single roof everything is considered 4 amos. 54:20 the Rambam says when HaShem sends forth physical things to replenish the earth, so what is the difference between the spiritual blessing of snow and rain? 54:14 What are the criteria for Gedolim?—Is it just consensus? (Eg young Ovadia Yosef) 1:04:00 Who is Dovid Ruveni? What is this legendary river Sambatyon? Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] YISRO 5781 (Produced by: CedarMediaStudios Podcasts)

319

Q&A- Land for Peace, Inheritance & Mesira

Jan 20, 2021

59:17

00:00 Is there any particular significance of acrostics in davening, tehilim, etc.? 1:51 Are we obligated or allowed to give land of Israel for peace? 9:26 For a Jew who was never exposed to Judaism, what is is Olam HaBa? 14:20 In the 9th perek of Bava Basra the daughters get support from inheritance and later 10% with men possibly losing out. Is there inconsistency with tumim? 19:27 Why did the Levi’im not become slaves in Mitzrayim and why couldn’t they rise against Mitzrayim? 28:41 How far does the prohibition of mesira (informing on Jews) go in and outside of Eretz Yisroel? 37:33 Why is Rosh Chodesh the first mitzva given to all Jewish people? 41:12 Is it a problem our Center beis and Main Beis are not facing the same way 44:17 If there is an emergency situation, can the chachomim change the laws? 48:30 Drinking water during bein hashmoshos is like stealing from the dead according to the Shulchan Aruch. Is this accurate? 50:55 Considering the numerous Internet resources, does it take away excuses from those who didn’t have it growing up? 54:12 What is the current status of the Eitz haChaim and Eitz haDas? 56:36 There are certain people who never died. What is their status? 57:27 Sometimes Tanakh references other books (e.g. Sefer HaYashar). Do we have it? Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] BO 5781 (Produced by: CedarMediaStudios Podcasts)

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SPECIAL: OLAMI Medical Students- "Risk in Halacha"

Jan 18, 2021

58:55

Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem. For comments, questions, or sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] Olami Medical Students - Risk in Halacha January 7,2021 (Produced by: CedarMediaStudios Podcasting 2021)

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Q&A- Mazal Tov, Pets & Shemos

Jan 14, 2021

58:02

00:00 What is the Halacha l’meisa regarding emunah bitachon? 3:13 Are we allowed to daven or even enter a reform or conservative shul?—What is the cutoff point? 13:11 Can someone convert from Ashkenaz to Sefardi, and if so does he take on a new mesora (with parental permission)? 18:19 What does it mean that the Avos are partners in creation? 22:42 Why do we say ‘Mazal tov’ if we don’t follow mazalot?—Why do we say months named after pagan deities? 33:01 What are the main halachic concerns with owning pets? 42:44 What is so bad about Adam and Chava seeing each other naked? 44:46 For Ashkenazim if there is a glazed earthenware vessel that gets worn, is it kasherable? 47:17 What happen to those people who followed Avraham and Sarah? 50:03 Can one eat an apple from his own tree that fell on Shabbos? 51:08 We know they didn’t say ‘amen’ about a bracha in the Beis Hamikdash, so why did the Gemara in Brachos say Moshe used ‘amen’? 54:16 When was the name of HaShem (shem havaya) stopped from being pronounced? Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] VAYEIRA 5781 (Produced by: CedarMediaStudios Podcasts)

322

Q&A- Minhag, Mashiach & Minyan

Jan 7, 2021

1:01:29

00:00 Considering the 13 Principles of Faith in order to not be a heretic. What of Rashi’s statement from the Gemara that the final 8 pesukim of the Torah were written by Yoshua? 6:38 is it a mitzvah deoreisa or d’rabbanan to stand for a Talmid Chacham or a Rav? 12:44 In the Gemara it says 40 days before one is conceived a bashert is dictated. Is this true? 21:00 How is it that minhagim become Halacha? (e.g. Ashkenazim; Shabbos)? 26:39 Was there an issue with Moshe Rabbeinu eating the Korban Pesach since his son had no bris milah? 29:20 Any gezeira that most of the congregation are unable to keep, the gezira is repealed. Is that only the initial generation? 31:39 What will Halacha be like in the times of Moshiach? 36:39 What is the system for reuniting lost Jews when Moshiach comes? 39:27 Why is it permissible to observe Tu B'Shevat if it is Shabatian? 54:13 What was the tayva of Avodah Zara in Tanakh? 57:38 Was there a physical feeling from the Avodah Zara in the old days? 55:14 is the Shulchan Aruch binding? 58:28 If there is a minyan of exactly 10 mourners, does anyone answer? Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] SHEMOS 5781 (Produced by: CedarMediaStudios Podcasts)

323

Q&A- AI, Rationalism & Mysticism

Dec 30, 2020

1:12:58

00:00 What’s the purpose of being on this earth? 7:23 Following R’ Moshe Feinstein’s psak regarding mamzerim from reform (civil) 2nd marriages, would this mean those women wouldn’t need to cover their hair? 12:58 In order for Biah to be effective, doesn’t the man need to state his kavana? 17:50 How is Shabbos affected by changes in the dateline? 24:35 If it is a mitzvah deoreisa not to return to mitzrayim, how about issues like business, the occupation of Sinai peninsula, the Rambam etc.? 27:42 (Followup) What about those who speak Coptic Egyptians? 28:20 If one is exposed to rationalistic views and struggles with mystical views e.g. Zohar; Kabbalah, how does he sensitize himself? 35:25 How does tzaddik gamor (without a yetzer hara) get schar for mitzvah? 42:20 We know the original calendar (around Rosh Chodesh) was determined by witnesses in beis din, what would it take to go back to that? 46:24 (Followup) It is certain that we need Eliyahu haNavi? 48:35 Don’t we need a beis din in order to confirm that it is Eliyahu haNavi who will institute the beis din? 49:17 What is the Halacha in assisted pregnancy (e.g. artificial insemination)? 58:30 Would it be mares ayin to a single woman with in-vitro fertilization? 1:00:00 Can a man be a sperm-donor? 1:01:56 If the Avos only kept the positive commandments, then wasting seed would not seem assur. Can a goy not waste seed? 1:04:41 How does one differentiate between magic (even seemingly practicing magic) and very impressive action? 1:09:52 Does HaShem hold Torah learning more precious ? Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] Vayechi 5781 (Produced by: CedarMediaStudios Podcasts)

324

Q&A- Burkas, Voter Fraud & Dina DiMalchusa in Israel

Dec 23, 2020

58:29

00:00 Why is Onkalus’ halachic opinions not mentioned in the Gemara though we do take his Aramaic translation? 3:30 How do we understand the Holocaust? 9:57 Chazal say we have 4 Imahos, but not from Bilhah and Zilpah? 12:28 In Brachos it says we don’t accept comfort when a master has lost a slave, but wouldn’t this only be a problem for a female slave? 15:02 If Shamayim has no time, how do we measure time for saying Kaddish for example 16:54 When Yaacov meets Eisav he still prepared even though he did hishtadlus whereas Yosef was punished for the same thing? 20:49 There are some Jewish women who wear full veils, but is this considered yuhara? 22:36 Why is it that in Chanuka the husband lights for his wife whereas for Shabbos the wife lights for her husband? 25:27 Was there voter fraud in the last US presidential election? 28:38 (Followup) Does the Rav have any familiarity with what is going on in the courtroom? 30:22 Is there any connection between Ruchnius and sneezing beyond the Gemara in Brachos? 32:57 Should the moshel of Shimon Kippa (St. Peter) give us a precedence of cutting off other sects of Judaism? 35:13 So the Gedolim issue a proclamation that a group isn’t within Torah Judaism? 40:15 What is the Halacha of marijuana? 43:43 How does dina d’malcus dina work in Israel? 46:10 What is the origin of the song Yigdal? 48:53 (Apparently) Rav Soloveitchik poskined to not say Shalom Rav. 51:15 Is there is a different between Gan Eden and Olam Haba? 52:44 Where there miracles that happened at the gates of Aleppo instill iras shamayim? 54:45 Does a Ger have an ability to say Kaddish for biological family? 57:35 What is the mekor for Shaliach Tzibur to say Goal Israel quietly? Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] Vayeishev 5781 (Produced by: CedarStudios Podcasts)

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SPECIAL: 3 - History of Chanukah

Dec 14, 2020

46:31

SPECIAL: History of Chanukah 3 Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem. For comments, questions, or sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] (MIKEITZ Center 5781) (Produced by: CedarMedia Podcasting 2020)

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SPECIAL: 2- History of Chanukah

Dec 12, 2020

51:01

SPECIAL: History of Chanukah 2 Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem. For comments, questions, or sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] (VAYEISHEV 5781 Center 5781) (Produced by: CedarMedia Podcasting 2020)

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SPECIAL: 1- History of Chanukah

Dec 8, 2020

46:41

SPECIAL: History of Chanukah Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem. For comments, questions, or sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] (VAYEISHEV 5781 Center 5781-) (Produced by: CedarMedia Podcasting 2020)

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Hashkafic History-11- Netziv, Hildesheimer Seminary & Seridei Aish

Dec 7, 2020

1:03:45

Hashkafic History-11-The Netziv, The Hildesheimer Seminary & The Seridei Aish Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, "Hashkafic History". For comments, questions, or sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] (Originally Rec July 2011) (Produced by: CedarMedia Podcasting 2020)

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Q&A- Corona, Bashert & Priorities in Kiruv

Dec 2, 2020

58:05

00:13 How should we properly respond to Coronavirus?—What is the message? 3:08 What does it mean that Yishmoel and Yisroel will face each other and Yishmoel will win before the Redemption 8:39 Is there truth to the idea that after 20 years old the bashert is on one's zichus? 14:08 (Follow-up) Why is there so much focus on the beshert? 15:14 In Kiddushin perek 2, why does it specify one needs to see his bride lest she be found too unattractive? 22:15 Is there an upper limit to how much the yetzer hara can be used for learning Torah? 25:31 Why is the Talmud Yerushalmi so understudied in comparison to Talmud Bavli? 41:01 To what extent does a ger get a totally new neshama? 43:28 We connect gaulah to shemone esrei (in Shacharis), so what of the Maariv seder? 49:38 How does the soul know to go back into the body when woken up suddenly? 51:14 Is outreach kiruv better when focused on totally disconnected people or to build up more frum Jews? 55:01 If milk, logically, is a part of an animal, how could Yehudis feed a Greek general milk as a religious Jewess? Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] VAYISHLACH 5781 (Produced by: CedarStudios Podcasts

330

Q&A- Tanach, Minhag & Emunah

Nov 26, 2020

1:06:37

0:10 How would Russian Jews deal with the winter regarding sunlight and fire on Shabbos? Is HaShem indicating where Jews should live? 9:37 Why does the mainstream yeshiva-world put little emphasis on Nevi'im and Ketuvim? 19:50 Is an Ashkenazic person yotzei with Sephardic pronunciation? 22:33 Can you clarify Aveira li-shma? 28:15 Do we believe or know HaShem's Torah. What is emunah? 40:21 Was there a lack of communication between the Avos and Imos? 48:25 To what extent does knowing how to respond to heretics allow us to read heretical/atheistic works? 50:43 Whom did Eisav kill?—Nimrod? And why 51:38 Regarding Beis Hillel and Beis Shammai, why do we usually follow Beis Hillel? 58:14 Minhagim and Lineage. 1:04:17 (Followup) Can a Sephardic eat fish and dairy if they switch to Ashkenaz? Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] VAYEITZEI 5781 (Produced by: CedarStudios Podcasts)

331

Hashkafic History-10- R' Dessler's Opinion, Churban Europe, Torah Im Derech Eretz & less known shitos of R' Hirsh

Nov 22, 2020

58:45

10 - R' Dessler's Opinion, Churban Europe, Torah Im Derech Eretz & less known shitos of R' Hirsh Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, "Hashkafic History". For comments, questions, or sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] (Originally Rec July 2011) (Produced by: CedarMedia Podcasting 2020)

332

Q&A- Eilu Ve'eilu, Seder Kodshim & The Vilna Gaon

Nov 20, 2020

57:31

Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. 0:02 - Laws of Yichud being in an elevator with a woman 3:34 - Are you allowed to risk life for tefillin? (Risking life for mitzvos) —5:57: would one be able to fast 11:00 - Were there rabbeim who were supportive of Rav Salanter re: cholera Yom Kippur ? 13:10 - If we get a stipend to study, does one pay meiser on it? 14:40 -Can one eat a fish/part of a fish while it is alive? 15:50 - If one ate meat and then a short time later ate milk, is there an after-bracha? 17:52 -Can a jew open a goy’s mail (privacy; theft)? 22:20 - Why are there so many halachic opinions today (ashkenaz; sephard; amoraim)? 25:33 - Why do yeshivas today not study sefer kodshim? 33:50 - Why did the Vilna Goan put the Chassidim in cherum ? 43:30 - Can someone who trades stocked be a witness (cf gambling)? 49:00 - What is the reason people say a woman can’t learn Gemara ? To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] TOLDOS 5781 (Produced by: CedarStudios Podcast

333

Hashkafic History-9- Rav Hirsch "Torah Im Derech Eretz"-, Rav Wolbe Mussar & Rav Shkop

Nov 13, 2020

59:20

9 - Rav Hirsch - Rav Wolbe - Rav Shkopp Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, "Hashkafic History". For comments, questions, or sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] (Originally Rec July 2011) (Produced by: CedarMedia Podcasting 2020)

334

Q&A- Avos, Chumros & Capital Punishment

Nov 11, 2020

53:07

Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] CHAYEI SARA 5781 (Produced by: CedarStudios Podcasting 2020)

335

Hashkafic History-8- Mussar Movements and Rav Hirsch

Nov 7, 2020

1:00:57

8 - Mussar Movements and Rav Hirsch Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing Judaism. For comments, questions, or sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] (Originally Rec July 2011) (Produced by: CedarMedia Podcasting 2020)

336

Q&A- Rebuke, Olam Haba & Diversity in Judaism

Nov 5, 2020

1:11:28

Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] VAYEIRA 5781 (Produced by: CedarStudios Podcasting 2020)

337

Hashkafic History-7- Chazon Ish Hisnagdus- Rav Itzil'e Petterberger & Rav N. Amsterdam

Oct 31, 2020

1:03:00

Hashkafic History-7- Why the Chason Ish was Misnaged - The Petterberger Rav and R N. Amsterdam Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing Judaism. For comments, questions, or sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] (Originally Rec June 2011) (Produced by: CedarMedia Podcasting 2020)

338

Q&A- Journalism, Marijuana & Covid-19 Lockdowns

Oct 28, 2020

47:00

Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] LECH LECHA 5781 (Produced by: CedarStudios Podcasting 2020)

339

Hashkafic History-6- Alter M'Slabodka - Alter M'Navardok - Alter M'Kelm

Oct 25, 2020

1:01:22

Alter M'Slabodka - Alter M'Navardok - Alter M'Kelm Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing Judaism. For comments, questions, or sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] (Originally Rec 20th June 2011) (Produced by: CedarMedia Podcasting 2020)

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Hashkafic History-5- Mussar Movements (R Yisrael Salant, Alter M' Kelm & M' Slabodka)

Oct 20, 2020

1:11:35

Hashkafic History 5 - Muser Movements (R Yisrael Salant, Alter M' Kelm & M' Slabodka) by Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing Judaism. For comments, questions, or sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] (Originally Rec 13th June 2011) (Produced by: CedarMedia Podcasting 2020)

341

Hashkafic History-4- Life in Volozin, The Netziv and R' Chaim

Oct 15, 2020

56:02

Hashkafic History Life in Volozin, The Netziv and R' Chaim by Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing Judaism. For comments, questions, or sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] (Originally Rec June 6 2011) (Produced by: CedarMedia Podcasting 2020)

342

Q&A- Kaparos, Scapegoats & RBG

Sep 25, 2020

44:18

Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] HAAZINU 5781 (Produced by: CedarStudios Podcasting 2020)

343

SPECIAL: Mechila and Yom Kippur Avodah

Sep 22, 2020

43:05

Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] (Center 5781-Mechila and YK Avoda September 22) (Produced by: CedarStudios Podcasting 2020)

344

Q&A- Minyan, Prayer & Mechila Parameters

Sep 16, 2020

56:55

Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] NITZAVIM 5780 (Produced by: CedarStudios Podcasting 2020)

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Hashkafic History-3- Haskala, Volozin & the Netziv

Sep 13, 2020

57:56

Hashkafic History by Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing Judaism. For comments, questions, or sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] (Originally Rec May 30 2011) (Produced by: CedarMedia Podcasting 2020)

346

Hashkafic History-2-19th Century Yeshiva History and Haskalah

Sep 6, 2020

1:06:38

Hashkafic History by Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing Judaism. For comments, questions, or sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] (Originally Rec May 23 2011) (Produced by: CedarMedia Podcasting 2020)

347

Q&A- Prayers at Graves, English Gemaras & The Evil Eye

Sep 2, 2020

1:09:23

Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] KI SAVO 5780 (Produced by: CedarStudios Podcasting 2020)

348

Q&A- Elul, Accountings & Quantifiable Change

Aug 31, 2020

47:47

Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] KI SEITZEI 5780 (Produced by: CedarStudios Podcasting 2020)

349

Introducing: Hashkafic History-1-Zionism

Aug 30, 2020

1:01:35

Introducing: Hashkafic History by Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing Judaism. For comments, questions, or sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] This shiur is dedicated by Jonathan Livi “In honor of my dear friend and Havruta Chaim Levtov. May you continue to be a model Ben torah for am Yisrael.” - (Originally Rec on May 9th 2011) (Produced by: CedarMedia Podcasting 2020)

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SPECIAL: Elul & Divine Mercy

Aug 20, 2020

58:08

Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: [email protected] (Produced by: CedarStudios Podcasting 2020)

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