Podcast Episodes

Q&A- Rome, University & Religious Government

00:00 Rashi on Chumash seems to be based on Sod (Kabbala), but he said it's pashut?

2:35 One of the reasons given for Yaakov's crying over Rochel is that he wouldn't be buried with him. Why is this s…

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Q&A- Mitzva Tantz, Animal Life & Abortion

00:00 The cry of Eisav and the cry of Mordechai are described the same, and it is understood that it was as a punishment. How could the Jews be punished if Yaakov was justified?

2:43 R' Dessler descr…

Published on 4 years, 1 month ago

4 - Zionism II - Hashkafic History Series II

Hashkafic History Series II

Ohr Lagolah Rabbinic Program  5776-4-Zionism

Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem,  "Hashkafic History".

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Q&A- Rabbanut Kashrus, Geirim & Mamzerim

00:00 What is the Rav's opinion on the Rabbanut (for kashrus)?

4:51 Where does 1/60 come from in kashrus, olam haba etc.?

7:11 What is tznius for men?

13:15 Simchas Torah seems to be a holiday that d…

Published on 4 years, 2 months ago

3-Varieties of Zionism - Hashkafic History Series II

Hashkafic History Series II

Ohr Lagolah Rabbinic Program  5776-3-Varieties of Zionism

Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem,  "Hashkafic History".

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Q&A- Guilt, R' Shlomo Carlebach & Evolution

How is it that in the Gemara that some people have a mesora and others don't?

How does deal with feelings of guilt moving forward having grown up doing aveiros?

What's the halacha regarding a tchup?

Published on 4 years, 2 months ago

2-Yishuv Eretz Yisrael - Hashkafic History Series II

Hashkafic History Series II

Ohr Lagolah Rabbinic Program  5776-2-Yishuv Eretz Yisrael

Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem,  "Hashkafic History".

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Q&A- Smoking, Neturei Karta & Heter Mechira

00:00 Yaakov lived with Lavan for so many years. How did he do this and what can we take from this?

03:58 Assuming there is moderation, could it be permitted to smoke, and do those with an addiction …

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1-Movements of 19th Century - Hashkafic History Series II

Ohr Lagolah Rabbinic Training Program 5776-1-Hashkafic History I-Movements of 19th Century

Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem,  "Hashkafic History".

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Q&A- Dinosaurs, Tachanun & Wigs

00:00 What was Reuben's cheshban in moving Yaakov's bed? What of kibud av?
4:14 Chazal say it's a mitzvah to marry one's niece, but genetically this can be dangerous...
6:55 During chet haegel, Moshe…

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