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12/5/20 – Shiur 300 – Divorce process; Why is divorce so contentious

Dec 4, 2020

53:23

Is there a better way to get divorced? Best interest of the child? Mediation vs. Arbitration. ***Guest Hosted by Rabbi Avrohom Kahn *** Founder, Bais Din Vaad Hadin V'horaah, Rav, Congregation Khal New Citywith Betzalel Rothstein - Mediator at Shalom Family Mediation; www.shalomfamilymediation.com – 10:58with Rabbi Twersky - Av bais din of Bais din Kav Hayoshor – 20:16with Rabbi Yitzchock Gruenebaum - Mediator in Monsey – 35:40מראי מקומות

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You’ll be surprised at the many Issurei Ribbis you may have been Oiver | Kashrus & Mesorah of Turkey

Nov 28, 2020

1:36:33

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11/28/20 – Shiur 299 – You’ll be surprised at the many Issurei Ribbis you may have been Oiver; Kashrus & Mesorah of Turkey

Nov 26, 2020

1:36:33

A response to: Criticism about Rabbi Sacks Zt"l; To a Rav from South Africa critical of Reb Moshe storySaying thank you on on a loan, paying back American dollars in Eretz Yisroel, Heter Iska, hard money loans, and much more...How do we eat Turkey? Where's the Mesorah?with Rabbi Mordechai Kanner – Rov, Kol Yaakov, Toronto, Canada, Mechaber Sefer: It's a Matter of Interest – 25:40with Rabbi Baruch Miller – Rov, Khal Beis Mordechai, Flatbush, Rosh Hakollel Beis Yosef Novardok – 48:21with Rabbi Ari Zivotofsky – World Renowned Expert in Mesorah of Birds – 01:14:10מראי מקומות

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Stories and Psakim of Hagaon Reb Dovid Feinstein זצ׳ל

Nov 21, 2020

1:26:28

Posek who was the last word on life and death issues.Sampling of some of the shailos asked to him by Chai Lifeline.Stories of his humbleness and great kindness by his talmidim.

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11/21/20 – Shiur 298 – Stories and Psakim of Hagaon Reb Dovid Feinstein זצ׳ל

Nov 19, 2020

1:26:28

Posek who was the last word on life and death issues. Sampling of some of the shailos asked to him by Chai Lifeline. Stories of his humbleness and great kindness by his talmidim.with Rabbi Simcha Scholar– CEO Chai Lifeline – 19:54with Rabbi Raphael Ehrenpreis – talmid of Rav Dovid Feinstein z"tzl – 47:28with Reb Boruch Stein – shamash b'kodesh by Rav Dovid Feinstein z'tzl – 1:10:33מראי מקומות

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How much (or little) should a husband help at home?

Nov 14, 2020

2:12:01

Halachically, does a husband need to help at all? Who needs to do the dishes, laundry and the like? What if the wife always needs help during his learning or work time? What if she’s a very needy person who should be handling more? What if he helps, but the wife doesn’t like the way he does things? What are healthy expectations for boys and girls getting into marriage? What if there’s a gap between expectations and reality?

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11/14/20 – Shiur 297 – How much (or little) should a husband help at home?

Nov 12, 2020

2:12:01

Halachically, does a husband need to help at all? Who needs to do the dishes, laundry and the like? What if the wife always needs help during his learning or work time? What if she’s a very needy person who should be handling more? What if he helps, but the wife doesn't like the way he does things? What are healthy expectations for boys and girls getting into marriage? What if there’s a gap between expectations and reality?*** Guest Hosted by Ari Wasserman *** Author of “Making it Work,” “Making it ALL Work” (for women) and 10 other Seforim, Maggid Shiur, Yerushalayimwith Rabbi Dovid Kaplan – Mashgiach Ruchani, Yeshivas Beis Yisrael and shalom bayis author – 8:14with Rabbi Michoel Frank – Mora D'Asra of Kehilas Ohr HaTorah in Silver Spring, MD – 35:07with Rabbi Dovid Rosman – Director of Aish HaTorah and shalom bayis author – 1:05:19with Mrs. Debbie Fox, LCSW – expert in shalom bayis and family issues – 1:39:27with Dr. David Lieberman – Internationally renowned speaker and author – 1:56:33מראי מקומות

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America in chaos

Nov 7, 2020

24:14

Torah’s Hashkafah to leadership change

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11/7/20 – Shiur 296 – America in chaos

Nov 6, 2020

24:14

Torah's Haskafah to leadership changewith Senator Joe Liberman - 11:30מראי מקומות

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Mesira in Halacha

Oct 31, 2020

1:43:19

Is it permitted to report non compliance to Covid regulations?Someone beating their spouse?Reckless driving? ….Monologue discussion;Is the Yateds’ reporting responsible?

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10/31/20 – Shiur 295 – Mesira in Halacha

Oct 29, 2020

1:43:19

Is it permitted to report non compliance to Covid regulations? Someone beating their spouse? Reckless driving? ....Monologue discussion;Is the Yateds' reporting responsible?with Rabbi Zalman Graus – Renowned Dayan and Mechaber Seforim – 39:58with Rabbi Shmuel Wiener – posek and a Rosh Kollel in Yeshivas Aderes Hatorah – 1:15:29מראי מקומות

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Police and Police Enforcement; what if it’s discriminatory

Oct 24, 2020

1:59:05

Is sticking up for our rights a Kiddush HaShem or Chilul HaShem? Is holding a protest the right way? Do we need to strictly comply with secular law, or is there flexibility? What if the enforcement of the laws is discriminatory against observant Jews? What if we disagree with the laws? What if the laws close down our yeshivos, shuls and weddings?

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10/24/20 – Shiur 294 – Police and Police Enforcement; what if it’s discriminatory

Oct 23, 2020

1:59:05

Is sticking up for our rights a Kiddush HaShem or Chilul HaShem? Is holding a protest the right way? Do we need to strictly comply with secular law, or is there flexibility? What if the enforcement of the laws is discriminatory against observant Jews? What if we disagree with the laws? What if the laws close down our yeshivos, shuls and weddings?*** Guest Hosted by Ari Wasserman *** Author of “Making it Work,” “Making it ALL Work” (for women) and 10 other Seforim, Maggid Shiur, Yerushalayimwith Rabbi Yitzchok Breitowitz – Renowned Posek and Senior Lecturer at Yeshivas Ohr Somayach – 12:03with Rabbi Mayer Twersky – Rosh Yeshiva, Rabbi Yitzchok Elchanan – 50:25with Mr. Ben Brafman – Noted criminal defense attorney – 1:17:22with Dr. David Lieberman – Internationally renowned speaker and author – 1:29:52closing chizuk from Rabbi Moshe Hauer – Executive Vice President, Orthodox Union – 1:42:51מראי מקומות

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Being in the Headlines - Did we forget we are in Galus?

Oct 17, 2020

1:12:54

Our communities response to Covid examined halachically:Agudah: A remarkable change of decades of policy unnoticed by manyLakewood: Is the Covid Vaads Psak that a shul is מגין ומציל and therefore no need for masks consistent with Halacha?The multitudes of sick in Monroe: Is there a mitzvah of Hatzala to a community that exhibits reckless behavior?Belz: Is it justified to risk lives of some to save lives of others?

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10/17/20 - Shiur 293 - Being in the Headlines - Did we forget we are in Galus?

Oct 16, 2020

1:12:54

Our communities response to Covid examined halachically:Agudah: A remarkable change of decades of policy unnoticed by manyLakewood: Is the Covid Vaads Psak that a shul is מגין ומציל and therefore no need for masks consistent with Halacha?The multitudes of sick in Monroe: Is there a mitzvah of Hatzala to a community that exhibits reckless behavior?Belz: Is it justified to risk lives of some to save lives of others? with Rabbi Avi Kahn - Rav of Congregation Khal New City - Founder and Rosh Beis Din of Beis Din Vaad Hadin V'Horaah - 43:24 מראי מקומות

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Masks and shuls; what should we be doing for Simchas Torah and going forward?

Oct 10, 2020

1:55:57

Important conversations about the halachos and hashkafos of wearing masks during davening, shaming those that don’t, shul policy, what is the din for someone who killed someone with Covid unintentionally, and much more…

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10/10/20 - Shiur 292 - Masks and shuls; what should we be doing for Simchas Torah and going forward?

Oct 7, 2020

1:55:57

Important conversations about the halachos and hashkafos of wearing masks during davening, shaming those that don’t, shul policy, what is the din for someone who killed someone with Covid unintentionally, much more...with Rabbi Yonason Sacks - Rosh Yeshiva of Beis Medrash vaTalmud, Rav of Agudas Yisroel, Passaic - 18:34with Michael Israel - President and Chief Executive of Westchester Medical Center - 53:39with Renee Garrick - Chief Medical Officer of Westchester Medical Center - 53:39with Josh Ratner - Resident of Monsey - 53:39with Rabbi Michoel Green - Author, Shliach of Central Massachusetts - 1:12:59מראי מקומות

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Sukkos during corona; Showering on yom tov

Oct 3, 2020

1:14:50

Fascinating discussions on – Showers on yom tov with cold water, hot water; should we be davening this year in shul even with a mask; wearing gloves by lulav; pop up sukkos; meal of meat outside sukkah; shaming people without masks; and much more…

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Chalav Stam today; Rav Moshe’s Heter

Sep 26, 2020

1:32:53

Mirsas: Is it applicable today?During aseres Yemei TeshuvahMilk from Treifos

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Seminary in Eretz Yisrael – Is it worth it?

Sep 12, 2020

1:13:09

Please take our survey about your experiences at http://seminarysurvey.comThe high cost of attending seminary in Eretz YisraelWhat are the primary reasons to send a girl to seminary?Should a girl attend seminary for shidduchim reasons?The fascinating history of Sara Schenirer’s Bais Yaakov and seminaries

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Donor Eggs in Halacha | Divide in Ger Part 2

Sep 5, 2020

2:01:34

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What happens if the Democrats win

Aug 29, 2020

1:23:49

Do we all move to Israel? Should we be aligned with Republican/Democratic Party, or the Torah-party? Should Israel be used as a political weapon? Should we be voting for an Immoral candidate who addresses our needs or should we be אור לגוים?

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The Israel-UAE Accord: What Happened and Why is it Important?

Aug 22, 2020

1:57:11

Was it worth giving up sovereignty? What is the Torah approach to this issue? Which important players have been overlooked? And other fascinating questions…

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Vacation Halachos

Aug 15, 2020

1:00:14

What can you buy without a hechsher? Swimming with family, yichud, and much more…

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Divide in Ger; a Hashkafic and Historical understanding

Aug 8, 2020

1:21:27

Political or hashkafic?, P’shischa to Kotz to Ger – the differences, B’iyun or Bekius what changed, and much more…

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Mashiach: What’s it all about?

Aug 1, 2020

1:59:50

What are we davening for? Will our personal problems go away? What are the signs of Mashiach’s arrival? Are we seeing them now? Who will be Mashiach? Could it be someone who already passed away? What does it mean to “believe” in Mashiach? What does it mean Ikvisa D’mishicha?

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Tuition crisis solutions and Halacha

Jul 25, 2020

1:37:26

Paying tuition with maaser, priorities, and much more…

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Life Insurance and Bitachon

Jul 18, 2020

2:01:04

Can one buy a policy? Must you buy a policy? How much? Al Tiftach P’eh, priority, and much more…

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“Women at Risk” and being married to someone “At Risk”

Jul 11, 2020

2:48:11

What could cause a woman to feel disconnected from Yiddisheit? How and why does “at risk” behavior happen? Does a Rabbi or therapist need to tell the spouse? Does teaching Emunah help or is it risky? Is there a difference between married and single women? How to deal with at risk behavior halachically, hashkafically and psychologically? Is there any hope for Shalom Bayis?

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Buying and Selling Stocks in Halacha

Jul 4, 2020

1:23:12

Schar Shabbos, Ribbis, M’achalos Assuros, Pesach, and much more…

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Slavery and Racism: The Torah view

Jun 27, 2020

1:26:58

Why and in what circumstances did the Torah permit slavery? Is the Torah pro-slavery? What’s the Torah’s Hashkafa? Frum history of slave ownership, and more…

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Being Frum in Politics

Jun 20, 2020

1:59:13

Halachic challenges of being Frum in politicsBehind-the-scenes stories and dilemmas from the halls of powerWhat is the opinion of the gedolei Yisroel on frum people in politics?Why are many going to secular parties?

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What people fight over in Shul and how to resolve the machlokes, plus: SHOCKING Gabbai stories from the trenches

Jun 13, 2020

2:22:02

Two Aveilim want the Amud, someone’s not keeping his corona mask on, Tzedakah collectors during corona, he’s in my “Makom Kavua”, he’s davening too loud, the Chazan is too slow, close the window, it’s cold!!, open the window, it’s hot!, this shul is Nusach Ashkenaz!How do “out-of-town” Shuls compare to “in-town” Shuls? What issues do women deal with in shul?

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Hafganos and Racism in Halacha and Hashkafa

Jun 6, 2020

2:03:36

Are Hafganos effective? Damages? When is it ok? Rioting?Racism on African American Jews, protests in America, and much more…

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What should a person focus on in his learning | Shavous Torah from Reb Dovid Lichtenstein

May 30, 2020

1:04:31

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Shidduchim & Dating during Corona – should they be put on hold? What changes are we seeing? | What’s a possible solution for distance learning during Covid?

May 23, 2020

2:00:02

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Opening up the world again, how many can we allow to die for the sake of normalization? A Halachic discussion

May 16, 2020

1:51:09

How much risk of danger is acceptable in Halacha? Time to open our Shuls and Yeshivos? Risk for Parnassah, and much more…

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Technology in Halacha and Hashkafah | Hesped on Chabad Shliach

May 9, 2020

1:54:57

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Understanding the Halachic Process - How much do personal situations and feelings affect the psak?

May 2, 2020

1:31:41

How do Poskim decide? What do they take into account? and more…

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Divorces and Parent Alienation: What’s the Halacha and Hashkafic Approach

Apr 25, 2020

2:20:12

How should a person deal with deal with parental alienation? What mistakes are being made? Divorce in the frum community, protecting the children, Bais Din vs. secular court

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“Adults at Risk” – How common is it? How do we deal with the issues?

Apr 13, 2020

2:16:45

What brings on “at risk” behavior? Once leaving Yeshivah, what can get someone off-track? Are schools to blame? Parents? Does teaching Emunah help or is it risky? Is there anything we can do to prevent adults at risk?

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Timely Messages and Torah for Pesach During Corona

Apr 7, 2020

33:34

Timely Messages and Torah for Pesach During Corona

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Pesach in times of Corona

Apr 4, 2020

1:10:29

Cleaning for Pesach churros, kitniyos, tziruf liminyan, Kaddish and kriyas hatorah, Amazon Warehouses, tevilas keilim, hallel Pesach night, haircuts during sefirah, kedimah for ventilators and treatment, chasuanah less than a minyan

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Contemporary Corona Halacha questions

Mar 28, 2020

1:37:42

Paying playgroups and tuitions, deposits on hotels for Pesach and chasunos, mikvah and tevilas keilim, taanis bechorim, mattir kitniyos, selling chametz gamur and over phone, autopsies, Milah and metzizah b’peh, being moser on those not following govt guidelines

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Covid 19; pressing Halachic and hashkafic questions discussed

Mar 21, 2020

1:52:38

Minyan, mikvah, maaros, yotzei over phone, mesirah, rodeph, medical precedence, messages HKB”H is sending us, and much more…

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“Heter Kiruv” - Can we permit Issurim in order to do Kiruv? Does the end justify the means?

Mar 14, 2020

3:03:37

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Coronavirus: Should we be going to Shul, Purim mesibos; What the Halacha tells us to do

Mar 7, 2020

2:34:25

Can you travel to Eretz Yisroel? Kissing a Sefer Torah? Doing Bikkur Cholim? Shaking hands? Going to hear Parshas Zachor or hearing the Megillah in shul? Adam hamazek? And much more…

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Should a student ever be expelled from school?

Feb 29, 2020

2:41:33

What are valid reasons to expel a student? Doing drugs? Selling drugs? Tznius? Having a Smartphone? Unfiltered Internet at home? Torching the principal’s van? What happens when a student is expelled? How should it be handled by parents, teachers, the principal and others? What if your child is being negatively influenced by a classmate?

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World Zionist Organization, Once in a lifetime opportunity to join, Or a rejection of 120 years of our Mesorah?

Feb 22, 2020

1:57:08

Listen to the fiery debate!!!

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Yerushah and Nepotism in our Mosdos Hatorah in Halacha, Hashkafah, and History

Feb 15, 2020

2:24:54

Should sons and sons in law be the Yoresh of a Chassidus, a Yeshiva, a Rabbanus, or should the Yoresh be the most qualified to replace? When did it change in our Yeshivos? What to do in a family business? Severance pay to children, and much more…

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