How should we translate the word “Simcha”? Why is Simcha so central to Jewish Torah life? What is special about the Simcha of Sukkos? How does Simcha become an ethical imperative? and much more…
452
Contemporary Sukkos Shailos Everyone Needs to Know | Using the Yom Tov Oven
Contemporary Sukkos Shailos Everyone Needs to Know | Using the Yom Tov Oven
Oct 12, 2019
2:03:38
453
Today’s Teshuvah is different than past generations: Find out how
Today’s Teshuvah is different than past generations: Find out how
Oct 5, 2019
1:25:50
Today’s Teshuvah is different than past generations: Find out how
454
Preparing for the best year of your life
Preparing for the best year of your life
Sep 28, 2019
1:28:38
Yud Gimmel Middos: How does it work? Is it magic? What do they mean? A fascinating new understanding
455
Financial challenges of the workplace, and how to stay out of the “headlines”
Financial challenges of the workplace, and how to stay out of the “headlines”
Sep 21, 2019
2:25:05
Does the employer or employee get to keep the frequent flyer miles, is bathroom time on the clock, how sick do you need to be to take a “sick day,” taking personal calls on company time, using the company printer, and much more…
456
Tefillah: Halachah, Machshavah and History | Uman, leaving Israel and home: Is that appropriate?
Tefillah: Halachah, Machshavah and History | Uman, leaving Israel and home: Is that appropriate?
Sep 14, 2019
2:31:02
457
Understanding the differences in Hashkafah between the Litvish and Lubavitch worlds
Understanding the differences in Hashkafah between the Litvish and Lubavitch worlds
Sep 7, 2019
2:30:55
The incredible impact & Mesiras Nefesh of the Shiluchim – from all six continents
458
Choshen Mishpat in the Workplace – how clean do we need to be? Remaining Ehrlich - what is allowed and what’s not?
Choshen Mishpat in the Workplace – how clean do we need to be? Remaining Ehrlich - what is allowed and what’s not?
Aug 31, 2019
2:17:56
Getting double reimbursements, expensing a business class ticket and flying coach, leaving your jacket at work so nobody knows you left, and much more
459
Safety in Halacha
Safety in Halacha
Aug 24, 2019
1:21:02
Dina D’Malchusa, Texting and Driving, Chiyuv to wear a seatbelt, Halachically allowed activities, and many more shailos
460
Summer Halachos: Visitng Beis Hakavoros & Kivrei Tzadikim, What to know about Kashrus when you are away, Shabbos in hotels and much more
Summer Halachos: Visitng Beis Hakavoros & Kivrei Tzadikim, What to know about Kashrus when you are away, Shabbos in hotels and much more
Aug 17, 2019
1:47:26
Can we Daven to Meisim? What needs a Hechsher? Sensors and motion detectors on Shabbos
461
Tisha B’Av, Galus and the destruction of the Beis Hamikdash
Tisha B’Av, Galus and the destruction of the Beis Hamikdash
Aug 10, 2019
1:11:01
Understanding the Holocaust
462
Maran Harav Shach and the Lubavitcher Rebbe: 30 years later, understanding their Hashkafic and Halachic differences
Maran Harav Shach and the Lubavitcher Rebbe: 30 years later, understanding their Hashkafic and Halachic differences
Aug 3, 2019
1:56:00
Are they still relevant? Have things changed? Would they still hold their positions today?
463
Gedolim and Jewish Leaders
Gedolim and Jewish Leaders
Jul 27, 2019
1:59:38
Should we put them on a pedestal and deify them, or see them as human with the possibility of foibles and errors? Is infallibility a Jewish or Christian concept?A look back at the banned Sefer “The Making of a Godol”
464
Pets in Halacha and Hashkafah
Pets in Halacha and Hashkafah
Jul 20, 2019
1:45:44
Should we own a dog? The recent ban in Eretz Yisroel to dog ownership, Muktzah, Hotzaah, Feeding, Neutering, and many more Shailos
465
Ethiopian Jews’ Protests Challenge Racism in Israel
Ethiopian Jews’ Protests Challenge Racism in Israel
Jul 13, 2019
1:45:58
Why are they protesting? Why is the young generation going off the Derech? Understanding Rav Ovadia Yosef’s historic Psak in support of Ethiopian Jewish identity
466
Sports in Halacha
Sports in Halacha
Jul 6, 2019
2:11:30
Playing contact sports, going to games, following and cheering pro teams, idolizing sports heroes, Moshav Leitzim, and many other Halachos regarding sports
467
Rabbis’ Sons Syndrome: Chessed and Kiruv at what cost?
Rabbis’ Sons Syndrome: Chessed and Kiruv at what cost?
Jun 26, 2019
1:47:42
In Halacha and Hashkafah
468
Global warming & environmental issues. What are our halachic requirements if any?
Global warming & environmental issues. What are our halachic requirements if any?
Jun 22, 2019
1:29:35
What are our halachic requirements, if any?
469
Challenges faced by women in the workplace
Challenges faced by women in the workplace
Jun 15, 2019
2:16:12
Nivul Peh, social events, unwanted touching and conversation, and many other challenges discussed
470
The partnership of Yissachar Zevulun, The state of Anti-Semitism Today
The partnership of Yissachar Zevulun, The state of Anti-Semitism Today
Jun 8, 2019
1:29:54
471
Extremist groups and extreme Chumros in Halacha, Hashkafa and historically
Extremist groups and extreme Chumros in Halacha, Hashkafa and historically
Jun 1, 2019
1:47:39
Extremist groups and extreme Chumros in Halacha, Hashkafa and historically
472
Extremism and Fringe Groups Part 1
Extremism and Fringe Groups Part 1
May 25, 2019
1:56:01
Effects on our image, Chinuch and Kiruv, Dangers and benefits of extremism and much more
473
Training and Arming our Shuls in Halacha and Hashkafah
Training and Arming our Shuls in Halacha and Hashkafah
May 18, 2019
1:40:18
Muktzah, Hotza’ah, Women, Kovod Beis Haknesses, Correct to arm our communities, does it help?Amazing story from Rabbi of Poway Chabad
474
Kibbud Av in Halacha
Kibbud Av in Halacha
May 11, 2019
2:17:43
Moving away from parents to Eretz Yisroel, When a child is Frummer, Chiyuvim of child to parent, and much more…
475
Fundraising and Giving Tzedaka in Halacha
Fundraising and Giving Tzedaka in Halacha
May 4, 2019
1:55:40
Tzedakah overhead, Fundraiser percentages, Flying business class, Giving publically, Tzedakah endowments, Who owns a Tzedakah, and much more…
476
Whiskey and other contemporary Chometz She’avar Alav HaPesach issues you must know
Whiskey and other contemporary Chometz She’avar Alav HaPesach issues you must know
Apr 20, 2019
1:53:44
Whiskey and other contemporary Chometz She’avar Alav HaPesach issues you must know
477
Genetics in Halacha; can we determine who is a Jew? Resolve mamzer cases? Be used in Beis Din?…
Genetics in Halacha; can we determine who is a Jew? Resolve mamzer cases? Be used in Beis Din?…
Apr 13, 2019
2:15:59
Genetics in Halacha; can we determine who is a Jew? Resolve mamzer cases? Be used in Beis Din?…
478
Pesach Shiur
Pesach Shiur
Apr 6, 2019
1:49:09
Should you go to a hotel? What should your concerns be before you go?Is Quinoa kitniyos?The beer controversy resolved
479
Obesity in the Frum World, The Rambams diet vs. the Atkins diet, Health, exercise & nutrition in Halacha
Obesity in the Frum World, The Rambams diet vs. the Atkins diet, Health, exercise & nutrition in Halacha
Mar 30, 2019
1:51:27
A fascinating conversation with the Mashbak of Rav Shach regarding his Hanhagos and care for health: what made Rav Shach quit smoking? Also, where does the Rambam recommend playing Ball?
480
Women: Should they learn? If yes, what should they learn? How to stay connected
Women: Should they learn? If yes, what should they learn? How to stay connected
Mar 23, 2019
2:17:04
How frum women should survive the non Jewish workplaceWomen’s RolePlace of Women in Judaism – Chassidish Mehalech
481
Credit card miles and points: Swiping for rewards, buying and selling miles, is it Assur and a Chillul Hashem or a great way for a side Parnassah?
Credit card miles and points: Swiping for rewards, buying and selling miles, is it Assur and a Chillul Hashem or a great way for a side Parnassah?
Mar 16, 2019
1:55:23
Dealing with the possible Ribbis concerns, legalities, and dangers
482
If you have a limited amount of time, What should you be learning? Daf Yomi? Halacha? Chumash? Chassidus? Hashkafa?... | Is YU making their own Siyum Hashas? | A surprising testimony of the Skverer Rebbes on giving away Down Syndrome children
If you have a limited amount of time, What should you be learning? Daf Yomi? Halacha? Chumash? Chassidus? Hashkafa?... | Is YU making their own Siyum Hashas? | A surprising testimony of the Skverer Rebbes on giving away Down Syndrome children
Mar 9, 2019
1:49:45
483
Kiruv Rechokim in a Politically Correct World: How to do Kiruv today in Halacha and Hashkafah
Kiruv Rechokim in a Politically Correct World: How to do Kiruv today in Halacha and Hashkafah
Mar 2, 2019
1:50:40
First English interview with the chief rabbiWhat to learn with someone taking their first steps in Judaism? What’s more important to learn -Tefillah or Torah (in a day school that can’t accommodate both)? Could we edit what we teach?
484
Dealing with children with disabilities in Halacha and Hashkafah
Dealing with children with disabilities in Halacha and Hashkafah
Feb 23, 2019
1:50:42
Keeping babies with Down syndrome or institutionalizing, Having babies after the age of 40, Abortion, Getting married and other questions
485
Marrying for money in Halacha and Hashkafah, and Preparing for a successful marriage
Marrying for money in Halacha and Hashkafah, and Preparing for a successful marriage
Feb 16, 2019
1:56:32
Marrying for money in Halacha and Hashkafah, and Preparing for a successful marriage
486
Contemporary Bishul Akum and Yoreh Deah questions
Contemporary Bishul Akum and Yoreh Deah questions
Feb 9, 2019
2:21:40
Highlights of the Agudah Yarchei KallahIs Starbucks a bishul akum issue? Microwaves? and much more…
487
Leaving Kollel: When is the right time?
Leaving Kollel: When is the right time?
Feb 2, 2019
2:10:49
Dealing with the transition: The Torah Hashkafah
488
Kashrus In Eretz Yisroel and Kashrus Part 3
Kashrus In Eretz Yisroel and Kashrus Part 3
Jan 26, 2019
2:04:58
Kashrus In Eretz Yisroel and Kashrus Part 3
489
Being Frum in Academia: How to make it work
Being Frum in Academia: How to make it work
Jan 19, 2019
2:26:00
What are the dangers and challenges of academia today? How can we strengthen ourselves and our children to navigate them? Is academia diametrically opposed to a Torah life?A discussion with expert and experienced rabbis and academics
490
Kashrus Expose Part 2
Kashrus Expose Part 2
Jan 12, 2019
2:03:14
Dealing with the issues and transparency from the world’s Kashrus Experts
491
Kashrus today
Kashrus today
Jan 5, 2019
2:03:37
Can Chassidisher hechsheirim do what the large organizations do today? What hechsher is good and how do we know? China: A Kashrus nightmare
492
Rabbonim discuss the movement towards Chassidus
Rabbonim discuss the movement towards Chassidus
Dec 29, 2018
1:01:50
Rabbonim discuss the movement towards Chassidus
493
New York State Education Bill, Dealing with the Danger - How much, if any, secular studies should we have?
New York State Education Bill, Dealing with the Danger - How much, if any, secular studies should we have?
Dec 21, 2018
1:52:03
494
A Conversation with Ben Shapiro: How Orthodox Jews Should Act Politically
A Conversation with Ben Shapiro: How Orthodox Jews Should Act Politically
Dec 15, 2018
1:29:37
495
Gambling in Halacha
Gambling in Halacha
Dec 8, 2018
2:02:59
Card games, Going to a casino, Chinese auctions, Poker – what is muttar?The dangers of gambling
496
Dealing with criminals and scandals: What wasn’t discussed at the Agudah Convention
Dealing with criminals and scandals: What wasn’t discussed at the Agudah Convention
Dec 1, 2018
2:01:48
Airing previous clips from Moreinu Rav Shmuel Kamenetsky, Rav Mendel Shafran and Rav Nissan Kaplan on dealing with criminals. Should the wife and children of the criminal suffer? Should criminals be given Aliyos? What constitutes a Shul ban?…
497
Bais Din Challenges Today
Bais Din Challenges Today
Nov 24, 2018
2:14:26
Should batei din give reasons in decisions? Should there be appeals? Can they handle issues of corporate law? What are the advantages of the bais din system?
498
Vaccinations Part 2
Vaccinations Part 2
Nov 17, 2018
2:45:26
Debates about their dangers and what Halacha says a parent must do
499
Vaccinations
Vaccinations
Nov 10, 2018
2:23:00
Does Halacha obligate a parent to vaccinate? Are you a rodef if you don’t? An expose with the worlds greatest experts…
500
The Pittsburgh Tragedy: A discussion of the correct approach and its lessons, A Halachic analysis of guns on Shabbos and in Shuls
The Pittsburgh Tragedy: A discussion of the correct approach and its lessons, A Halachic analysis of guns on Shabbos and in Shuls
Nov 3, 2018
1:52:26
Clips from Rabbis Aderet, Brog and WeinbergerDiscussion of dealing with the Conservative Synagogue massacre