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Is using psychedelic drugs to get close to Hashem a Mitzvah or Aveira? What about for therapeutic and recreational purposes? How do psychedelics affect people and what are the side effects? Are people in the frum world really using these drugs and, if so, how broadly? How should we think about Rabbanim who use - and advise others to use – psychedelics? Host: Ari Wasserman, author of the newly published, revised and expanded book Making it Work, on workplace challenges and Halachic Q & A on the Job You can order "Halachic Q & A on the Job” at https://mosaicapress.com/product/halachic-q-a-on-the-job/ with Rabbi Dr. Dovid Fox – Dayan, forensic and clinical psychologist, Director of Crisis and Trauma Services for Chai Lifeline – 12:08 with Rabbi Akiva Dershowitz – Rosh Kollel, Toras Efrayim Shlomo, Yerushalayim – 44:07 with Dr. Jacob Freedman – psychiatrist, speaker and author – 44:07 with Mrs Sarit-Chen Kreutoro – Social Worker and Teacher for Maalot Bakodesh – 1:18:36 with Rabbi Dr. Benjamin Epstein – psychologist and author of Living in the Presence – 1:40:28 Conclusions and Takeaways – 2:03:24 מראי מקומות
What does it take to go from learning Torah to owning your unique chelek in Torah—and maybe even publishing it?In this powerful return to Shtark Tank, Rav Tzvi Goldstein joins us for a deep and practical conversation about writing, editing, publishing, and most of all—developing a personal connection to Torah that lasts beyond Yeshiva.Why your unique Torah insight matters—and why you might not have permission to keep it to yourselfHow Rav Hirsch and Rav Soloveitchik's hashkafos shaped Rav Tzvi's own Torah worldviewWriting as a spiritual discipline: not just for clarity, but for growth and legacyWhat to do before you publish (and how much it really costs)Behind the scenes of editing seforim for Rabbanim and laymen alikeWhy Substack might be the best starting point for sharing your TorahAnd yes—why your writing doesn't have to wait until you're 60Best Quotes“If you really have a unique Torah idea… you don't have permission to keep it to yourself.”“Writing isn't just expression—it's clarity, chazara, and connection.”“Publishing a sefer isn't just about ego or status. It's about celebrating Torah—with yourself, your family, and your community.”Thinking of Publishing?Rav Tzvi breaks down the entire process:Content edit → Copy edit → Proofread → Typesetting → Final read-through → Print or publish online.Whether you go with a major publisher or self-publish, he offers tips, costs, and what to expect—without the smoke and mirrors.For More from Rav TzviCheck out this substack post on the same topicOrder Rav Tzvi's book Halachic Worldviews
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Sous l'égide du Rav Israel Abib, le site DafHayomi.fr diffuse quotidiennement des shiourim du Daf Hayomi dispensés par la Yeshiva Ohavei Torateha (Tocqueville Paris / Raanana). Ces cours sont disponibles en audio (podcast) et en vidéo, généralement la veille en fin de soirée. Rav Israel Abib, dirigeant des institutions Yeshiva Ohavei Torateha, partage également des enseignements sur des thèmes variés comme la Paracha, l'Éducation, le Moussar, et les Hagim. Retrouvez tous ses contenus via les liens suivants :
Sous l'égide du Rav Israel Abib, le site DafHayomi.fr diffuse quotidiennement des shiourim du Daf Hayomi dispensés par la Yeshiva Ohavei Torateha (Tocqueville Paris / Raanana). Ces cours sont disponibles en audio (podcast) et en vidéo, généralement la veille en fin de soirée. Rav Israel Abib, dirigeant des institutions Yeshiva Ohavei Torateha, partage également des enseignements sur des thèmes variés comme la Paracha, l'Éducation, le Moussar, et les Hagim. Retrouvez tous ses contenus via les liens suivants :
Sous l'égide du Rav Israel Abib, le site DafHayomi.fr diffuse quotidiennement des shiourim du Daf Hayomi dispensés par la Yeshiva Ohavei Torateha (Tocqueville Paris / Raanana). Ces cours sont disponibles en audio (podcast) et en vidéo, généralement la veille en fin de soirée. Rav Israel Abib, dirigeant des institutions Yeshiva Ohavei Torateha, partage également des enseignements sur des thèmes variés comme la Paracha, l'Éducation, le Moussar, et les Hagim. Retrouvez tous ses contenus via les liens suivants :
Sous l'égide du Rav Israel Abib, le site DafHayomi.fr diffuse quotidiennement des shiourim du Daf Hayomi dispensés par la Yeshiva Ohavei Torateha (Tocqueville Paris / Raanana). Ces cours sont disponibles en audio (podcast) et en vidéo, généralement la veille en fin de soirée. Rav Israel Abib, dirigeant des institutions Yeshiva Ohavei Torateha, partage également des enseignements sur des thèmes variés comme la Paracha, l'Éducation, le Moussar, et les Hagim. Retrouvez tous ses contenus via les liens suivants :
Welcome to our daily bitachon class. As our community is reeling from the tragedies that occurred on Shabbat , I'd like to leave our Haggadah discussion for the day. There's a story that's told over that a skit or a play about a certain tragic event during the times of the Holocaust was shown, and people were extremely moved. They all cried and were very jarred from the play. Somebody asked the Brisker Rav , why it was that when people heard about the Holocaust, and how six million Jews died, they were not bawling and crying, but they were bawling and crying from this small skit of what happened. Rav Brisker answered that if you have a very large piano that you're trying to get it into the house, as much you turn and twist, the piano won't get in. But if you have something smaller, you can get it in. This is similar to our brains, which are made in such a way that it has a certain capacity to hold things, and certain things, it just can't hold. Something of with the magnitude of the Holocaust can't be held, but when a smaller snip of a larger tragedy comes by a person, they're able to hold it and process it and that causes the emotions to flow. And when a tragedy of the magnitude where a mother and two children are killed in such a sudden way, the term is used Alah Mavet beChaloneinu/Death has come through our window. The Rabbanim explain that when someone comes into a house, they usually knock on the door. That's the regular way of doing things. Coming through the window means you snuck in. So Alah mavet bechaloneinu/Death came through the window means there was no warning. There was no sickness. Someone was taking a walk on a Shabbat afternoon with their family, and this came out nowhere, and something like that is just too big to process. It's too big to figure out, especially in the early stages, when people are looking for answers. But there really is no answer. It's really just a time for emotion and crying. The Mishnah in Pirkei Avot , Perek 4 , Mishnah 18 tells us Rav Shimon ben Elazar says וְאַל תְּנַחֲמֶ נּוּ בְּשָׁעָה שֶׁמֵּתוֹ מֻטָּל לְפָנָיו / Al tenachamenu B'shaah shemeto mutal lefanav / Do not comfort someone when the dead is still lying there. Rabbenu Yonah explains that because at this point in time, trying to comfort the person is just going to cause anger, and cause the person to say things he doesn't want to say. The Sefer Midrash Shemuel says more than that, B'vadai yimna milhitnachem . He will for sure refuse to be comforted, to accept the will of God. If anything, the person might say improper statements. Nechama means comfort . But as we've said in the past, nechama also means to have a different look at things . Rashi says vayeinachem means God looked at it differently. Nachum Ish Gamzu , said Gamzu l'tova , and the root of his name is Nachum , which we call a reframe , But there are times when there's no place for a reframe. It's too raw and too big for a reframe, and at those times, there is nothing to be said. That's why, quite often Rabbis are put in the position to answer the question, What's going on here ? In other words, Rabbi , reframe this for me. And the answer is, Right now is not a time for that. It's not a time for looking for answers. It's a time to cry. It's a time to stay with this shock and the emotion of what happened and process it and see if it can somehow get inside of you. A lot of times when we're looking for those answers, we're trying to get rid of that uncomfortable feeling of sadness, of confusion, because it's too hard to deal with. So answer it for me. But it's not the time. The sefer Mili DeAvot on that same Mishnah in Pirkei Avot brings a proof from Hashem. He quoted the Yalkut Shimoni in Yeshayah , where it says in Yeshayah 22:12, Hashem calls out to the angels to cry, to bemoan that the Bet HaMikdash was destroyed. And it says Bikshu malachim l'nachamo , the angels wanted to comfort God, V'lo ratza lehitnachem / And God did not want to be comforted. And it goes on to say, Al ta'itzu l'nachameni / Do not try, don't push yourselves not to give Me comfort . It's not the time. That's my little thought for today. I don't feel it's the right time for people to start looking for answers or reframes or comfort. It's too early. It's too raw. It's a time to sit with that emotion of sadness. And although it may sound like it, I'm not coming from a therapeutic approach. This is a Mishnah in Pirkei Avot based on Rishonim . Now, if it sounds like it rings from the world of therapy, that's because Torah was here before therapy, and there's a time for mourning and there's a time for crying. And as uncomfortable it may be to sit with these emotions of sadness and questions, and whatever it may be, that's really what one is supposed to be doing right now. We don't like to cry, but it's a time to cry.
Rabbi Robinson is the Rav of Mikor Hachaim in Chicago and the Menahel of Agudas Yisrael Midwest Conference of Rabbanim
The Rebbe advises completing Mishnayot by the end of Kaddish and a tractate on the yahrzeit. He permits visiting the father's grave while keeping distance from the mother's. For prayers at graves, he suggests consulting local Rabbanim and blesses the recipient with success in Torah and Yirat Shamayim. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/adar/917
Calling all pre-med and medical students! In this episode of Specialty Spotlight, we sit down with Dr. Chani Yondorf, a dedicated Obstetrician and Gynecologist at Albert Einstein Medical Center of Philadelphia. Dr. Yondorf shares her journey through medical school, residency, and her current faculty position, offering valuable insights into the OB/GYN specialty. Beyond her clinical expertise, Dr. Yondorf is passionate about serving the Jewish community, integrating medical care with halachic guidance. She discusses how she supports women with gynecologic needs, answers halachic questions, and dedicates time to empower Jewish women through education on reproductive health. Whether you're considering a career in OB/GYN, want to learn how to combine your professional and personal values in practice, or are simply curious about the challenges and rewards of this specialty, this episode is a must-listen! Chani Yondorf is an Obstetrician and Gynecologist at the Albert Einstein Medical Center of Philadelphia. She completed her medical school training at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York and her residency at Albert Einstein Medical Center of Philadelphia. After completing residency, she took a faculty position at Einstein Philadelphia where she is currently practicing. Chani is passionate about helping Jewish women navigate their gynecologic needs within the confines of halacha. She is often called upon by Rabbanim, Yoatzot and community members to answer medical questions as they relate to hilchot niddah. She has been able to carve out dedicated time in her office schedule that is reserved for Kallot and women with niddah concerns that may need more immediate medical evaluation from a halachic standpoint. Dr. Yondorf feels strongly about educating Jewish women and girls regarding changes they may notice throughout different stages of their lives. To that end, she has spoken at educational conferences and events, and hopes to empower Jewish women to understand their bodies and reproductive health. Sponsor the JOWMA Podcast! Email digitalcontent@jowma.org Become a JOWMA Member! www.jowma.org Follow us on Instagram! www.instagram.com/JOWMA_org Follow us on Twitter! www.twitter.com/JOWMA_med Follow us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/JOWMAorg Stay up-to-date with JOWMA news! Sign up for the JOWMA newsletter! https://jowma.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=9b4e9beb287874f9dc7f80289&id=ea3ef44644&mc_cid=dfb442d2a7&mc_eid=e9eee6e41e
Can you ever make a Heter Meah Rabbanim without leaving a Get in Beis Din? Is a Beis Din ever allowed to withhold the Get from the woman? In order to get the husband visitation To get the husband financial compensation To get the woman to drop criminal charges To get the woman to drop lawsuits How easy is it to get a court to deny visitation from the father? And much more... with Shaul Cohen – Lawyer for husbands Rov – 32:58 with Rabbi Moshe Schwartz – Friend of the husband – 47:38 with Elad Zamir – Lawyer and Toein Rabbani for the wife – 1:44:43 with Rabbi Zalman Graus - Renowned Dayan, Toyein and Borer, Mechaber Sefarim – 1:65:37 with Martin Friedlander - Renowned family lawyer – 2:08:04 מראי מקומות
What are the pros and cons of a man teaching girls/women? If a Rav teaches girls/women, should there be a Mechitza? What if the Rav is not married? Can/should a Rav call female students by first name or a nickname? What Gedarim should a Rav institute for himself when teaching girls/women? How does the relationship a Rebbe has with his male students compare to that of his female students? Are there topics that women should not be teaching, like Halachah? Hosted: Ari Wasserman with Rabbi Sadya Grama – Magid Shiur, Mesifta Keren Torah, Lakewood – 11:23 with Rabbi Zecharya Greenwald - Menahel, Maor Beis Yaakov, Yerushalayim – 36:02 with Rabbi Yisroel Grossberg – Principal and Mashgiach Ruchani of girls' seminaries, Brooklyn – 59:40 with Dr. Rivka Schwartz – Professional educator and popular lecturer – 59:40 with Rabbi Dovid M. Cohen, Esq., M.Sc. – popular speaker, author and therapist – 1:18:13 Conclusions and Takeaways – 1:45:35 מראי מקומות
Are your responsibilities as a shul Rav any different during this time of year? What questions are people asking you? Is the war in Israel having an impact on you or your community? What unusual incidents have happened in your shul during Chagim? What's your favorite Devar Torah for Yom Tov? Hosted by: Ari Wasserman Rabbi Shalom Rosner – Rabbi, Kehillat Nofei Hashemesh, Beit Shemesh, Israel – 9:55 Rabbi Moshe Elefant – Rabbi, Zichron Yosef Ohel Aryeh, Borough Park; Head of Kashrus for OU Kosher – 34:38 Rabbi Aron Moss – Rabbi, Nefesh Community, Sydney, Australia – 47:55 Rabbi Ron Yitzchok Eisenman – Rabbi, Congregation Ahavas Israel, Passaic, NJ – 1:01:47 Rabbi Daniel Glatstein – Rabbi, Kehilas Tiferes Mordechai, Cedarhurst, New York – 1:09:32 מראי מקומות
In this episode we look at R Avrohom Vilner, the Vilna Gaon's youngest son. What positions did he hold? What does this tell us about him? What lessons can we learn from this? What Sefarim did he print? What do we see from his Sefer, ‘Gevolos HaAretz'? How common was it for Rabbanim to know European languages? Nach Yomi: Join R' Wittenstein's Nach Yomi on WhatsApp. We learn a perek a day five days a week, with a nine minute shiur covering the key issues. Click here to join! For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at jewishhistoryuncensored@gmail.com PRODUCED BY: CEDAR MEDIA STUDIOS
Pendant la période du Corona, la technologie est devenue particulièrement nécessaire, ne serait-ce que pour pouvoir continuer à transmettre la Torah. Celle-ci n'est-elle cependant qu'une simple connaissance, pouvant être transmise même à distance ? En quoi la communication en face-à-face est-elle indispensable dans ce domaine ? En quoi la fréquentation des Rabbanim est-elle encore plus importante que leurs enseignements ?
Hear about why someone chose to become a psychiatrist, how the field of mental health evolved over the years, the recent history of psychology and Rabbanim, how to mentally approach the ongoing situation in Israel, and so much more. --- Jacob L. Freedman, MD, is a board-certified psychiatrist and a business consultant based in Israel. After completing his training as an award-winning chief resident at Harvard Medical School in Boston, Dr. Freedman and his wife followed their lifelong dream and made aliyah to Israel with their family. When he's not with his patients, Dr. Freedman can be found learning Torah in the Old City or hiking in the hills outside of Jerusalem. He can be reached via his website, drjacoblfreedman.com. --- Book links: - https://www.amazon.com/Things-Told-My-Patients/dp/B0CT61H731 - https://www.amazon.com/Off-Couch-Dr-Jacob-Freedman/dp/1614654441 https://www.amazon.com/Me-Uncle-Baruch-Families-Coping/dp/1614655901 Dr. Yaakov Freedman Consulting: http://drjacoblfreedman.com/ --- To sponsor an episode: JewsShmoozeMarketing@gmail.com Listen on the phone!! UK: 44-333-366-0589 IL: 972-79-579-5005 USA: 712-432-2903 Check out the Jews Shmooze T-shirts and mug: https://rb.gy/qp543
24Six is a device and app that allows streaming of all Kosher music, podcasts, and videos with no ads or concerning content. Hear where the idea came from, what happened when Rabbanim were asked about it, the success thus far, and so much more. To sponsor an episode: JewsShmoozeMarketing@gmail.com Listen on the phone!! UK: 44-333-366-0589 IL: 972-79-579-5005 USA: 712-432-2903 Check out the Jews Shmooze T-shirts and mug: https://rb.gy/qp543
Cours Halakha Time du Jeudi 23 Mai 2024 (durée : 6 minutes) donné par Rav Netanel ARFI.
Doit-on se lever devant tous les Rabbanim ?
5 grands Rabbanim ont passé une nuit entière à Bné Brak à discuter et étudier la Haggada de Pessa'h : Rabbi Éliézer, Rabbi Yéhochoua, Rabbi Élazar ben Azaria, Rabbi 'Akiva et Rabbi Tarfon. Qui était chacun d'entre eux ? Quelles étaient leurs origines respectives ? Tous de milieux différents, mais tournés dans la même direction, à savoir vers la Torah, ils se sont montrés très unis.
In this episode we look at how perception of reality affects our lives. We also look at how different people have different perceptions of reality. Why do some people pursue brochas from Rabbanim more than others? We also start looking at how people in the world at large have out of proportion interest in Ancient Egypt. What are the basic reasons for this? We also look at the difference between, ‘aitza' and ‘hadracha'. Nach Yomi: Join R' Wittenstein's Nach Yomi on WhatsApp. We learn a perek a day five days a week, with a nine minute shiur covering the key issues. Click here to join! For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at jewishhistoryuncensored@gmail.com PRODUCED BY: CEDAR MEDIA STUDIOS
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זֹאת הַתּוֹרָה אָדָם כִּי יָמוּת בְּאֹהֶל (במדבר יט, יד). אמר רבי יונתן: לעולם אל ימנע אדם את עצמו מבית המדרש ומדברי תורה, ואפילו בשעת מיתה שנאמר: זאת התורה אדם כי ימות באהל - אפילו בשעת מיתה תהא עוסק בתורה שבת פג-עמוד ב איכה יועם זהב מי יפרק הויות מי יתרץ שברים ומי ילחום מלחמתך וישוב לשערים אבדו כלי מלחמה ונפלו הגיבורים יאה למספד יאה למבכי על בי כנישתא ובית אולפנא דחסר גברא רבה על האי שופרא דבלי בארעא על תלמיד חכם שמת שאין לו תמורה, בסילוקו של צדיק פאר היחס מגזע תרשישים מצוקי ארץ מצאצאי מרנא הגר'א מווילנא זיע'א גריס באורייתא תדירא, בקי בכל חדרי תורה מקרא נביאים וכתובים משניות תלמוד בבלי ירושלמי ספרא ספרי מכילתא ותורת כהנים שגורים על לשונו וכמונחים בקופסא במוחו ובלבו בהבנה ובסברא ישרה, זכה לאור החכמה בענינים רבים אשר מעטים יחכמו בהם, במקום גדולתו שם ענוותנותו, לא מחזיק טיבותא לנפשיה, מקבל כל אדם קטן כגדול עובד ד' בכל נפשו ומאודו בהצנע לכת בדקדוק הלכה ויראת חטא. נזדכך ביסורים נוראים וקבלם באהבה, ואף בימי חליו לא פסק מתלמודו הגאון רבי יהודה לנדי זצ'ל ברב משה זצ'ל חתן הגאב'ד הגה'צ רבי חיים שאול קרליץ זצ'ל נתבקש לישיבה של מעלה בליל י'ד אלול תשפ'ג האיר את העולם בחיבוריו הגדולים, בהם גלי דרעיה ונפל נהורא בי מדרשא, נותן עקוב למישור ורכסים לבקעה, בעניני גבולות הארץ לנחלה ולשביעית ספר ירמיהו ומגילת אסתר, ועוד עמו בכתובים על מדות המקדש תבניתו וצורתו וכל בית ישראל יבכו את השריפה אשר שרף ה The Issur Ben Tzvi Hersh Tshuvos and Poskim Shiur Of the The Yeshiva of Newark@IDT Marked the Shloshim for A Rebbe, Posek and Mashpia of thousands of Students In Yeshivos Neveh Tzion and Ohr Yerushalayim Camps Sdei Chemed and Magaen Avraham An encyclopedic Torah genius of the first rank A world-wide expert in Biblical archaeology A source of inspiration and symbol of an Eved Hashem A Teacher and Guide and loyal giving friend Who supported and Encouraged students throughout their lives Rav Yehudah Landy Zatzal We mourn his passing And offer our condolences to the immediate bereaved His wife, and children and brothers and sisters and presented in the midst of their pain and sorrow Haarachos and Zichronos with Appreciation From Chavrusos Chaverim and Rabbeim Roshei Yeshivos and Rabbanim who admired and loved him Please note the time stamps for the Speakers- Rav Yaakov Lehrfield Shlita Rabbi of Young Israel of Staten Island 1:41-12:13 Rav Dovid Slavin, Shlita 12:57-23:12 Ram in Yeshivas Neveh Zion Rav Chaim Yisroel Blumenfeld Shlita The Mash Rosh Yeshiva Neveh Zion 24:56-32:33 HaRav HaGaon Yehoshuah Eichenstein Shlita Rosh Yeshivas Yad Aharon-Yerushalayim 32:55-36:20 Professor Tzvi Septimus 36:22-38:38 Rabbi Avraham J.Falk 38:40-40:20 Rabbi Asher Brander 40:22-49:20 Avi Leibovic 51:44-57:59 Rabbi Elisha Paul 58:00-59:18 Moderated by Rav Avraham Kivelevitz This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate
In this class we study the history of the Beracha as a liturgical formula and liturgical unit. We examine how the Beracha became the de facto liturgical formula for the Rabbanim and the various stages of its development.
The weekly D'var Torah on the Parsha, this week dealing with the importance of only doing that which our Rabbanim and leaders tell us to do. Based on the Imrei Shefer
Rabbi Robinson is the Rav of Mikor Hachaim in Chicago and Menahel of the Midwest Council of Rabbanim
En rapportant des propos de plusieurs Rabbanim (notamment 'Havot Yaïr ,'Hafets Haïm et Rav El'hanane Wasserman), ce cours montre l'importance du bon sens dans la vie. Il explique notamment, à travers plusieurs exemples, qu'un même acte peut être interdit s'il détruit, et permis s'il construit.
Rabbi Moshe Feinstein is quoted as saying "Being an Orthodox rabbi means being a servant of God and a servant of the community. It is a role of great responsibility and great honor." In this episode, we will hear from one of the great Mechanchim and Rabbanim of our generation; Rabbi Aryeh Lebowitz. We discuss his experiences in these dual roles of Educator and Spiritual leader, including the rewards and the challenges he faces on a daily basis. We will also discuss the range of social and emotional experiences that come with being a Rav and how these experiences shape the way he approaches his עבודת הקדש. A big thank you to Rabbi Aryeh Lebowitz for sharing his story and experiences with us. To learn more about The Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary check out their website at yu.edu/riets. If you would like to appear on the show to represent a particular challenge, or if you have questions or comments or would like to be added to receive WhatsApp updates, email us at rollingwiththepunchespodcast@gmail.com. To partner with us or sponsor an episode email us at rollingwiththepunchespodcast@gmail.com. This show is available wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to submit your questions for upcoming episodes. https://www.facebook.com/Rolling-with-the-Punches-101669291863891 http://instagram.com/rollingwiththepunchespodcast http://twitter.com/PunchesPodcast All information exchanged on this show is intended for educational and support purposes only. This information should not be considered treatment or medical advice. You must always follow your medical professional's advice and direction. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified mental health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or mental disorder.
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TYH Nation PresentsEMUNAH AT WORKWork & FaithJeff Weinberg"As I was working, and as I was trying my best, if I would not be successful in a deal… I would get upset. I would come home, take it with me…. And I heard my Rabbi speak: This isn't how we're supposed to act if we're Orthodox Jews!" Work. Life. Work-life. Work-life-family and work-life-family-balance. Not once is Hashem mentioned here. But of course He's in the picture! But do we let him into our day to day lives? Do we really, seriously, live with the belief that Hashem controls the world, down to every great success, to failed business deal? Is our perception of the world shaped from our narrow focus—our personal understanding of the "ways of the world," really, like most humans, or is it shaped by true Ahavas Hashem and Yiras Shomayim? In this week's episode, we explore one extraordinary man's quest to find out for himself. And later on—his insights illuminating the lives of countless others as well. Enjoy this special episode. In this week's episode, we sit down and host one our most unusual guests on this platform. Ever since the inception of this series, we've been inundated with requests to talk to Jeff, a man who lives with the core values of Emunah at Work, and inspires others every day. Who is Jeff? Jeff is the author of Faith at Work, a book infused with spirituality in work, inspired by his own journey as a mortgage broker. But where does his story begin? Straight from a businessman and entrepreneur, Jeff's quest for truth and discovery, compiling the teachings of Torah giants such as Rav Moshe Weinberger, and lending his own insights and personal experiences, struck a chord around the hearts of Klal Yisroel, and resonates and inspires Yidden around the world. In today's episode, we get an inside look into Jeff's background, what spurred him on, as well as other topics, including the Rabbanim's understanding of the workplace (preview: "When you read his divrei Torah, it's like he's at the office every day!") Powerful vignettes strike a chord with Jews everywhere. We hope you enjoy this powerful episode—and may it guide your future, too. "A Jew's gloom should not go up and down with the stock market!" — Jeff Weinberg.Faith at work by Jeff can be purchased at Mosaica Press https://mosaicapress.com/product/faith-at-work/------------------------Listen on Apple Podcast: https://l.tyhnation.com/3N2Npby Listen on Spotify: https://l.tyhnation.com/3O1wQg8 Listen to more episodes https://tyhnation.com/pages/emunah-at-work ------------------------Emunah is the core of our identity as a nation with 3,000+ years of putting our complete faith in One Above, but nowhere are its inherent challenges and apparent impediments more pertinent than in the realm of parnassah. The role of hishtadlus; coping with failure; the lucky and unlucky breaks; powering through those difficult periods––if you live with emunah, you will truly see emunah at work at your workplace.In this conversation series, Laibel Schwartz and TYH Nation sits down with business leaders and prominent members of the community to hear how they apply emunah at work and the impact emunah has on their business and personal lives.Join us on this journey of emunah and success.Laibel Schwartz x TYH Nation#EmunahAtWork #Faith #TYHnation #thankyouhashem Laibel can be reached on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/laibelschwartz/or by calling his office at 845-418-2527Thank you Avraham Kohn and the entire Laibel Schwarz team, for making this project happen!MB014ILZVJSDFEQ
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וְשָׁמַעְתָּ בְקֹלוֹ כְּכֹל אֲשֶׁר אָנֹכִי מְצַוְּךָ הַיּוֹם אַתָּה וּבָנֶיךָ בְּכָל לְבָבְךָ וּבְכָל נַפְשֶׁךָ: וְשָׁב יְקֹוָק אֱלֹהֶיךָ אֶת שְׁבוּתְךָ וְרִחֲמֶךָ וְשָׁב וְקִבֶּצְךָ מִכָּל הָעַמִּים אֲשֶׁר הֱפִיצְךָ יְקֹוָק אֱלֹהֶיךָ שָׁמָּה: וֶהֱבִיאֲךָ יְקֹוָק אֱלֹהֶיךָ אֶל הָאָרֶץ אֲשֶׁר יָרְשׁוּ אֲבֹתֶיךָ וִירִשְׁתָּהּ וְהֵיטִבְךָ וְהִרְבְּךָ מֵאֲבֹתֶיךָ: in anticipation of Shabbas Shuvah and Yom HaKippurim presented a special Drasha and what it takes to rebuild ourselves from one of North America's most prominent Rabbanim and communal leaders Rabbi of Cote Saint Luc Entitled Viduy as a Declaration of Identity or Reversing your Own Captivity Rabbi Reuben Joshua Poupko has been the Rabbi of Beth Israel Beth Aaron Congregation in Montreal for over 30 years. .Rabbi Poupko's immense oratory skills have for decades allowed peoples of all faiths to understand Judaism and the Orthodox way of understanding the Torah. He lent his voice of authority to the film a documentary produced by the Coalition of Jewish Women for the Get.
One of our main jobs on Rosh Hashanah is to recognize that Hashem is our King and He is the only One who runs the world. It does not matter what people say they are going to do, only what Hashem wants to happen is going to happen. Sometimes people speak with such conviction about certain actions they are going to take which inspire fear into their listeners. We never have to fear anyone other than Hashem. Our main goal in everything we do is to fulfill His will. That's our job and Hashem takes care of everything else. We always get exactly what Hashem wants us to get and, sometimes, He makes it very clear that He and only He is the boss. A woman born a non-Jew grew up in a very wealthy neighborhood in a family of extreme wealth. She had all the luxuries she could ever want, but the day came when she felt she had lost her taste for life. Everything was just about clothing, cars and who had a bigger house. She ended up meeting some Jewish girls and was enchanted by their middot and refinement. Eventually, she wanted to convert and although the Rabbanim she met with discouraged her from doing so, she had such a strong will to become Jewish, eventually she did. When she told her father about her decision to convert, he sent her for psychological help and tried many other ways to stop her, but saw he wasn't going to win. Finally he said to her, “I'm worth millions of dollars, but I will make one thing clear. If you convert, I will disinherit you. You won't receive even one cent. No food, no clothes, no money, nothing.” Despite his threat, she was still willing to give it all up and she became Jewish. She enrolled in a seminary in Israel. The school's principal was concerned she wouldn't be able to manage, coming from such a wealthy home. Now, suddenly, she didn't even have enough money to buy a bottle of water or some bread. So he decided to set her up with a family who would adopt her and with whom she could live, providing her with support and care. The family was not well to do, as the husband spent his days learning in a kollel while his wife worked. The first Shabbat she spent with them, they couldn't help but be impressed by her superlative middot and refined behavior. After Shabbat, they said to her, “From now on, our house is your house. You will be like our daughter.” And from that day forward, they truly treated her like a daughter. When she started dating, a fine shidduch was suggested to her, a boy learning in Yerushalayim and, after several dates, they became engaged. But their joy was mixed with worry and stress. She didn't have any money to get married with, nor did the family who took her in. They calculated what the couple would need for the wedding and all the other expenses, including an apartment, and the boy's parents agreed to contribute a certain sum. The girl's side had to contribute the hefty sum of $50,000. The father of this family who took her in went to consult with one of the Gedoleh Yisrael . He told the Rabbi about the girl's self-sacrifice and how she had given up a life of wealth and luxury to become a Jew and dedicate her life to Hashem. The Gadol advised him to go to America and collect for her. He also gave him the number of a person who would tell him where to go to find potential donors. He called the man and got several addresses of wealthy people who might be willing to donate generously for hachnasat kallah . When his plane finally landed in America, he immediately grabbed a taxi, but because he didn't know English that well, he mistakenly told the driver the wrong address. They arrived at a neighborhood with large, fancy homes. When he went to the door of the address he was given, he saw it had a different name. He went across the street but the name on that mailbox was also different. He didn't know what to do. It was very cold outside and snow had started to fall. He started to walk up the street and look for a house with a mezuza . A man dressed in a cashmere coat and dress shoes, talking on a cellphone and walking his vicious dog, passed by him. The dog sensed the avrech's fear and started barking at him. And then, all of a sudden, the dog jumped on him and bit him. Fortunately, he was dressed in many layers and the dog only managed to tear his clothing. The dog owner shouted at the dog, trying to rescue this poor man. “Please don't call the police,” the dog owner pleaded. “If you call them they are going to take him away. This dog is like a member of my family. I'll give you anything if you just walk away.” The avrech responded in his broken English, “I don't live here. I came to raise $50,000 for my daughter's wedding.” The wealthy man pulled out his checkbook on the spot and wrote out a check for the full amount. The avrech couldn't believe his eyes. He took a taxi right back to the airport to wait for the next flight home. When he returned, he told his family about the amazing experience he had. The kallah then asked if she could see the name and address on the check. When she saw it, she turned pale. The name on that check was none other than her own father. She said, “My father told me he wouldn't give me a cent if I converted to Judaism and here he paid for all of my wedding expenses without even knowing it.” Hashem runs the world. It does not matter what people try or say they are going to do. Whatever Hashem wants to happen is going to happen.
בָּנֶיךָ וּבְנֹתֶיךָ נְתֻנִים לְעַם אַחֵר, וְעֵינֶיךָ רֹאוֹת, וְכָלוֹת אֲלֵיהֶם, כָּל-הַיּוֹם; וְאֵין לְאֵל, יָדֶךָ. פְּרִי אַדְמָתְךָ וְכָל-יְגִיעֲךָ, יֹאכַל עַם אֲשֶׁר לֹא-יָדָעְתָּ; וְהָיִיתָ, רַק עָשׁוּק וְרָצוּץ--כָּל-הַיָּמִים. וְהָיִיתָ, מְשֻׁגָּע, מִמַּרְאֵה עֵינֶיךָ, אֲשֶׁר תִּרְאֶה As the Jewish people readied themselves to read the Parsha that outlines the contours of the terrible Galus we have endured We note the resilience, ingenuity, and faith in the Halachic system of Rabbanim and Poskim who heroically and with great sensitivity dealt with the angst filled questions that arose in that world of constant warfare and strife None Shone brighter than one who was considered by many as the pre-eminent authority of his time רבי שלום מרדכי הכהן שבדרון The Maharsham The Brazhaner Rov זצוק'ל זי'ע The Issur Ben Tzvi Hersh Tshuvos and Poskim Shiur of the Yeshiva of Newark@IDT was honored to present the renowned author, educator and Posek Rabbi Aryeh Klapper Dean of the Center for Modern Torah Leadership, author of Divine Will and Human Experience: Explorations of the Halakhic System and its Values Who highlighted a groundbreaking Tshuva penned by The Maharsham That has had very modern ramifications In a presentation titled 'Eitzah LiHalacha ViLo Limaaseh' -Broad Shoulders of the Brazhaner- The Maharsham's solution to the complex Mamzer issue The episode features readings from the Poskei Eretz Yisroel of forty years ago Chacham Ovadiah Yosef Rav Shlomo Goren Rav Avraham Shapira Rav Boruch Verner Rav Moshe Malka Rav Simcha Kook who struggled with these questions Rabbi Klapper is a widely published author in prestigious Hebrew and English journals. He is frequently consulted on issues of Jewish law from representatives of all streams of Judaism and responds from an explicit and uncompromised Orthodox stance. Please visit for many more articles and audio classes from Rav Klapper and to find out about his Summer programs as well as Rabbi Klapper's own podcast site
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Rav Moshe Feinstein, zatzal , writes in his sefer Igrot Moshe , the same way we have an obligation to give ten percent of our earnings to charity, so too a Torah scholar is obligated to dedicate ten percent of his learning to teaching and helping others. When someone takes away from his own learning to help other people, in the natural way of the world, presumably, he will not be able to accomplish as much as he could have had he used all that time for himself. However, when it comes to avodat Hashem, it does not matter what seems natural. Just like when a person gives away his money to tzedaka , Hashem blesses him with more, so too when a person takes away time from himself and gives it to others. Hashem gives that person extra siyata d'Shamaya in his own life and in his own learning. Rav Moshe Feinstein was known to be available for anyone who needed, especially when it came to giving piskei halacha . He attended weddings almost every night, sometimes several times in one night. Yet, he was still able to master every facet of Torah and become the Gadol HaDor . His sensitivity towards other people's needs only gave him more siyata d'Shamaya in his learning. On one occasion, Rav Moshe was meeting with Rav Aharon Kotler and Rav Yaakov Kamenetzky behind closed doors while distinguished rabbis were waiting outside to find out the outcome of the deliberations of these great Gedolim . There were many weighty she'elot that they were deliberating over. Suddenly, in the middle of the meeting, Rav Moshe apologized to his colleagues and stood up to leave. He said he had an important wedding he needed to attend and he dashed out to the car in which his student was waiting to take him there. When Rav Moshe arrived at the wedding, the excitement in the hall rose to a pitch. The posek hador had arrived. Everyone gathered to greet the Rabbi, including the chatan's father. Rav Moshe shook his hand and explained that he came on behalf of the kallah's side. “You merited a truly precious treasure,” Rav Moshe told the beaming chatan . “A wonderful kallah she is, make sure you value her.” Normally, Rav Moshe would wish the people at a wedding mazal tov and then leave, but this time he deviated from his usual custom. He remained there for a long time, giving berachot to all those who waited on the line to shake his hand. Afterwards he danced with the chatan and then praised the kallah with more accolades to him. Just before he left, the Rabbi asked for the kallah to come over to him. He wished her a mazal tov and added his heartfelt berachot . When Rav Moshe and his student returned to the car, the student asked whose wedding was so important that the Rav felt it necessary to leave an emergency meeting with the other Rabbanim to attend. Rav Moshe smiled and went on to relate the story behind it. A few days earlier, a young girl had knocked on the Feinstein's door, pale and hesitant. As soon as she entered the room, she broke out crying, asking if she could speak to Rav Moshe. When she was sitting before the Rabbi, she explained that she had grown up in a poor family from Yerushalayim and had gotten engaged to a boy from America. The wedding was going to be in New York and her family couldn't afford to fly in. They managed just to purchase one ticket for her. “I'm all alone,” she cried. “I have no family here. The chatan's side is going to wonder what's wrong with me. They may even think that my family rejected me.” Then she made a bold request. “Maybe the Rav would attend my wedding? Then no one would care about the absence of my relatives.” Rav Moshe's eyes lit up. “Of course, I'll be happy to come by,” he said. The talmid was impressed by Rav Moshe's kindness. Then he asked why the rabbi stayed and felt the need to personally bless the kallah . The rabbi replied, “I knew after the wedding she would find out that I came. But during the wedding, she may have been troubled the whole time, wondering if I did come, so I decided to reassure her so that she would be happy during the entire wedding.” Look at the sensitivity of the Gadol . Rav Moshe taught us to give some of our time away to helping others, especially when it comes to helping in Torah study. He himself exemplified this principle. We never lose by giving, we only gain more.
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00:00 Clarification on psychiatric care comment and options for someone who has a same-sex attraction and parts of Torah that seem unimportant. 04:32 Does Hashem favor a socialist form of government? 06:05 What other garments would a Kohen wear besides the Bigdei Kehuna? 11:20 Why are songs acrostics of names? Why is this such a common theme? 12:47 What are the cases that "heaven does not get involved in"? 15:10 What is the significance of “Ana BaCoach”? 16:53 What are the ideas behind the segulos for remembering or forgetting Torah? 20:35 Are we obligated to take ElAl airlines now that they are Shomer Shabbat? 22:36 If Jews are supposed to be a light unto the nations, why are we so few in number? 27:45 Who are we allowed to say the phrase “YEMACH SHEMO” about? 29:00 On one hand, there is an idea that one has the mitzvah of Kibud Av vEm to their in laws. On another hand, Rashi brings that a woman who is married has less of the mitzvah, because of her obligations to her husband. But if the husband is also obligated to her parents, how could it be that he should lower her's? 32:32 Why do we address Rabbeim in the third person but Hashem in some branches and tefillos in the second? 35:34 Is there a reason why Hashem has removed his visible presence in today's world? 37:53 What exactly was the sin of the spies? 46:22 Why does the Gemara sometimes conceal some parts of a Braissa? 48:41 How can Rashi or other commentary tells us what the verse “your thoughts are not My thoughts” mean? 50:34 How can we correlate the theory of evolution and genetics with Judaism? 53:41 Why is the grave of Moshe not revealed? 56:35 How can I understand the phenomenon of people who were talmidei chachamim joining JTS. Saul Lieberman for example. 1:03:27 If a person isn't going to send their kids to a religious school, should a person put their kid in public school or reform? 1:09:50 How do we understand the idea that angels deliver our prayers to Hashem? Aren't we praying directly to Hashem? 1:13:08 How should the Rabbanim react to YU voting to recognize the LGBTQ club? 1:17:00 Why is passing gas while wearing tefillin prohibited but burping is not? 1:19:08 Could the Rebbe explain the phrase “KEVITZAS HADERECH”? 1:21:05 What is the Halacha on unfiltered internet/digital access? 1:23:40 What is the distinction between Neviim and Kesuvim? 1:25:51 When the Men of the Great Assembly helped remove the desire for idol worship, how else did this change the world? 1:27:45 Can someone's tefillos affect someone else's free will? 1:30:13 Do Sephardim have an obligation to daven with a minyan? 1:31:44 What would happen if one of the bulls that were offered for the other nations on Succos missed? 1:34:40 Why do we mention the tree and the vine in addition to the fruit and the wine in the Me'ein shalosh bracha? 1:36:02 What is the main point of tefilla? 1:38:32 What is the significance of the different terms used to refer to certain prophets? 1:41:00 Does the Rebbe have a list of go-to books he recommend to help explain Judaism to parents of Baalei Teshuva or otherwise? Would you like to sponsor an episode? A series? We'd love to hear from you : podcasts@ohr.edu https://podcasts.ohr.edu/ Visit us @ ohr.edu Produced by Cedar Media Studios Podcasting
The Issur Ben Tzvi Hersh Tshuvos and Poskim Shiur Presented an Erev Erev Shabbas HaGadol Drasha from one of New Jersey's most prominent Rabbanim and communal leaders Rabbi Avraham Herman Rav of the JEC Elmora Avenue Shul of Elizabeth entitled Night of the Living Word The Mitzvos of Sippur and Hallel Story-Study-and Song Featuring readings from Primary Source Texts The Talmud Rambam Rav Shlomo Zalaman Auerabach and Rav Yosef Dov Soloveitchick and Rav Shimshon Pincus And Biurim in the Haggadah Shel Pesach This podcast is powered by JewishPodcasts.org. Start your own podcast today and share your content with the world. Click jewishpodcasts.fm/signup to get started.
Welcome to Embrace Shabbat. In his sefer Daat Chochma u'Mussar (Volume 1, page 130), Rav Yerucham Levovitz cites one of the fundamentals of preparing for Pesach: חייב אדם לראות ולהראות את עצמו כאילו יצא ממצרים - in every generation a man is obligated to regard himself as though he personally had gone forth from Egypt . The main goal on the night of Pesach is for a person to attain the level of feeling they personally were liberated from Egypt. בעבור זה עשה ה' לי - G-d did it for me . All of the preparations and laws of Pesach are to bring a person closer to this goal. Rav Yerucham Levovitz questions why there are so many external acts if the ultimate purpose is just to cultivate a feeling. For example, in the Sefardic communities, there is a minhag to say MiShaarotam . After breaking the middle matzah, the afikoman is carried on their shoulders, questions are asked, and the whole scene is acted out. Can't a person just sit in their house and imagine leaving Mitzrayim ? What is the purpose of all of these acts? He explains that these ציורים - pictures, actions, and images that we create- are extremely powerful in changing us and are therefore employed often in our avodat Hashem . For example, there are many external actions that the Rabbanim would perform to welcome in Shabbat. The Gemara in Bava Kamma 32b says that Rabbi Chanina would go out on Leil Shabbat to greet the Shabbat queen. Rashi states that this is similar to a person who goes out to greet a king. Rabbi Yerucham Levovitz says that these practices seem laughable! Is Shabbat walking in through the back door?! Why is Rabbi Chanina going out to the field to greet Shabbat? It is not a person! Wouldn't it be better for a person to relax in their house and accept Shabbat serenely? We live in a world called עולם המעשה - the world of doing. Chazal teach that through our actions, we come to understand and accept Shabbat. We must go out to the field in order to feel like Shabbat is literally coming into our home. Rav Yerucham teaches that anyone who does not understand this is ignorant of the concept of how to internalize these critical ideas. These external actions prepare our inner world, our penimyut. The Sefer HaChinuch teaches that there are so many preparations and activities on Pesach because our efforts impact us. This idea can be applied to Shabbat, as well. We go out to greet the kallah by Kaballat Shabbat. In our shul, we have a custom to turn around by Lecha Dodi. This can be compared to a person turning around at a wedding to see the bride come in. Some people argue that it is not their custom to turn around by Lecha Dodi, however this is not a custom! People just naturally turn around to see the bride walk in, and therefore we should naturally turn around to see the “bride”- Shabbat- enter; it is not a halacha! The כוח הציור , the power of imagery, is a powerful tool for Pesach, Shabbat, and for so many other critical areas in our life. Going through the imagery and acting things out has the power to change us. Before taking three steps back in the amidah , the Syrian community has a custom to wave to one another. This is based on the fact that during the amidah, we are like angels. (This is why we keep our feet together.) It says: עושה שלום במרומיו , there is peace among the angels . We want to imitate the angels, and therefore we wave a sign of friendship to each other as we are about to start the amidah. That is the כוח הציור . Have a wonderful day, a Shabbat Shalom, and a Chag Kasher v'Sameach. Lastly, a reminder for those who want to give to Lev Chana, an organization which gives cards to needy families that they can redeem in certain clothing stores. Anyone who wishes to participate in this special mitzvah can: ● Click on the link below. ● Send a check to Lev Chana c/o Rabbi David Sutton 1059 E. 10th St. Brooklyn, NY, 11230 ● email me: rabbisutton@gmail.com with your pledge and we will bill you. ● Quickpay rabbisutton@gmail.com
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The Issur Ben Tzvi Hersh Tshuvos and Poskim Shiur in recognition of Shabbas Parshas Mishpatim presented a Shiur that will help explain the tandem role of Civil and Religious law And their relation to the multiple aspects of Matan Torah from one of New Jersey's most prominent Rabbanim and communal leaders Rabbi Avraham Herman Rav of the JEC Elmora Avenue Shul of Elizabeth Rabbi Avrohom Herman has been the Rav and spiritual leader of the The Jewish Educational Center's Elmora Shul since 2005.Along with being a much sought after speaker on the whole gamut of Torah topicsthe Rabbi has garnered renown for his warm and caring nature which allows himto relate to all segments of the population in a way that is Mekadesh HaShem Birabim As a licensed clinical social worker,Rabbi Herman has helped scores of individuals and couples through crises of all sorts.Rabbi Herman was Rav of Congregation Beth Shalom in Scranton for 16 years and received his Semicha from Yeshivas Chofetz Chaim .Please leave us a review or email us at ravkiv@gmail.com This podcast is powered by JewishPodcasts.org. Start your own podcast today and share your content with the world. Click jewishpodcasts.fm/signup to get started.
The Issur Ben Tzvi Hersh Tshuvos and Poskim Shiur of The Yeshiva@IDT was honored to welcome one of America's most important Rabbanim who promotes fealty to Shulchan Oruch along with Chukei HaMedinah the renowned Rav,Dayan, Posek Scholar and Lecturer Ha Rav HaGaon Gershon Eliezer Schaffel Dayan Business Halacha Institute Chicago Choshen Mishpat Kollel Rav -Young Israel of Skokie,Ill. The Rav guided us through a real-life case Uncle Sam's Little Man Informing on Your Boss The Employer who Did Not Submit Social Security An Employer who Does Not Submit Social Security This podcast is powered by JewishPodcasts.org. Start your own podcast today and share your content with the world. Click jewishpodcasts.fm/signup to get started.
Le respect dû aux rabbanim by Rav David Touitou
**Throwback Episode** We discuss the reasoning behind the Permission of the One Hundred Rabbis document. This class was given at Ahavas Torah of Scottsdale on 1/8/10.
Session 38: Law(lessness) and (Dis)order (Part 4) In this week's class, we will continue dispelling the myth that the Rama's Halachic stances are “more stringent” than those of Maran by gathering dozens of examples where the former deviates from Talmudic Law while the latter upholds it, with a special focus on the permissibility of Rabbanim receiving payment for their services. (12/7/2021) NOTE: Unfortunately, the first few minutes of the class were not able to be retrieved from the memory card. Nonetheless, after a few minutes, the viewer should still be able to make sense of everything discussed in the video. Thank you for your understanding! This class is part of our newest series “Expanding Horizons: Refreshing Perspectives From Giants of Jewish Thought” at the Shiviti Bet Midrash UK, and is the seventeenth of a series in which we focus on the writings of Rabbi Shemtob Gaguine, utilizing them as a springboard to engage in important conversations which are relevant to our lives as modern, thinking Jews. — For source sheet, click here: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVZBbnlDQWE4RWpqUWpnWmNBZHlXdnFDczMzQXxBQ3Jtc0tuMTJNNFQxM2hjMUlMZEtjWHBDZmZWUjBhMlY2azFSZUcwTGJpeEppRTQ3ZDZwOUxlTzJzd3RSYzVfY3JSR1p6NVpQX2NRMHkzelR4c01GWG9vZUZSSFRhZXBubVpwc05uUF92MFYybi1qRFN2UFVHYw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fshiviti.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F12%2FKeter-Shem-Tov-3-1-30-Rabbi-Shemtob-Gaguine.pdf (https://shiviti.org/wp-content/upload...) https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWJTX2pqRmlzeTZBRC1Xa1RxRWM0Z2l6aEg3UXxBQ3Jtc0traHlYT09sb3ZOM1RqVXltei0xeHdURVVGV3VqVDVkaGpwa1NsLWJ0ZUhEVlNiMWdmelE2R3kwSDMyYVFXWVZJNlY5Q1kyU185bG1rM0Nuc1NiNi1EOUZIWEtrenFiczVzbzl3SWlOVWc0cVVfcE5POA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sefaria.org%2Fsheets%2F362933%3Flang%3Dbi (https://www.sefaria.org/sheets/362933...) — Google Classroom Please email info@shiviti.org with your request to join the Google Classroom. Please do not join the Classroom out of curiosity as inactive members will be removed. At this time, Google Classroom admission is prioritized for those actually living in the UK. — Shiviti's official YouTube channel! Subscribe for the newest audio and video coming out of Shiviti/Kehillat Shaar HaShamayim!
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“TWiSTED Parenting” is a method developed by Avi Fishoff to guide parents of children in severe crisis. Avi personally trains and guides parents from all over the world. All parents must have their own Daas Torah involved to pasken any shailos that may arise. Avi has many haskamos of leading Gedolim. All services are FREE OF CHARGE. Lessons from this podcast should not be applied across the board or without proper individual guidance from a leading expert in the field of crisis. To SUBSCRIBE the Whatsapp broadcast and receive LOTS of Chizuk: Whatsapp a request to: 718-902-6666 To SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/AviFishoffTWiSTEDPARENTiNG/videos
Défendre l'honneur des Rabbanim by Rav David Touitou
Paracha Kora'h - Les vrais Rabbanim face aux faux Rabbanim by Rav David Touitou
Conférence exceptionnelle sur le thème : « Mon passage préféré de la Hagadah de Pessah » avec les intervenants de renom suivants : Rav Elie Lemmel, Rav Pinhas Allouche, Rav Levi Azimov, Rav Mévorah Zerbib, Rav Schlomo Brodowicz et Rav Chmouel Lewin
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Rabbi Larry Rothwachs, Rav of Beth Aaron Congregation and Director of Professional Rabbinics at Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary (RIETS) gives his take on Mental Health in the Orthodox world from the perspective of a Rav, as well as an administrator educating future Rabbanim. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/upwardcommunity/support
With everything happening in the world today, it's safe to say that as religious Jews, question arise as how to correctly deal with the situations faced in contemporary society. There's a podcast called Halacha Headlines Podcast which features a weekly topic drawn from current events. The podcast features a panel of Rabbanim & experts discuss the best way we, as a community can approach contemporary society in these topsy turvy times. It tackles controversial topics head-on, such as current events, shidduchim and dating in the era of corona, the latest Israel Peace Accords, as well as general topics such as vacations, life insurance, buying and selling stocks, police and police enforcement. What makes this podcast unique is that these issues are all explored from a Torah perspective. Halacha Headlines has provided thousands of listeners the ability to approach modern situations and its halachic implications in an educated and sophisticated way. I think this is something everyone should really listen to for themselves. Halacha Headlines podcast is available on any podcast app or you can find it online at podcast.headlinesbook.com. The podcast can also be listened to on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Podbean, or wherever you get your podcasts from.
Thinking about how the lies and exaggerations from President Trump, and those from President-elect Joe Biden have not stood in their way from assuming the highest position in our land, Rabbi Kivelevitz asks Rabbi Bechhofer about Rabbanim that have been similarly caught telling falsehoods about their past that are part of a false narrative of achievement and study.Rav Herschel Shachterunderscores that theIssurei HaTorahthat mentionshekerare concerned with denying a financial debt, falsifying a past history would violatetheMitzvahofVehalachta Bidrachav, asone of the prime attributes of God is Emes.Bechhofer believes that after a sufficient censure-ship period of contrition and humility, the Rabbi who has been caught in this distortion, should be welcomed into the community of scholars and be allowed to rise to prominence and leadership.During the episode, Rabbi Bechhofer referred to his series on theLaws of Lyingand theAlter of Kelm.Viewers can see the presentation here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. This podcast is powered by JewishPodcasts.org. Start your own podcast today and share your content with the world. Click jewishpodcasts.fm/signup to get started.
They're back!Rabbi Avraham Kivelevitz and Rav Yosef Gavriel Bechhofer return from summer hiatus to start season 2 of the Yeshiva Podcast World's most popular interview/discussion program.The Rabbis voice their impressions of the Democratic and Republican conventions with Rabbi Bechhofer endorsing the candidate he believes will bring him and the greater Torah world of the Northeast the most benefits.The pair discuss the significance and legacies of three Rabbanim who were niftar in the last month-Rav Adin Steinsaltz,Rav Zalman Nechemiah Goldberg,and Rav Chaim Dov Keller Zecher Tzadikim LIvrachah.Please leave us a review or email us at ravkiv@gmail.comFor more information on this podcast visityeshivaofnewark.jewishpodcasts.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. This podcast is powered by JewishPodcasts.org. Start your own podcast today and share your content with the world. Click jewishpodcasts.fm/signup to get started.
Weeks of lockdown, quarantine and social distancing has generated a reexamination of society's dress codes across the gamut of industry, social services and politics.in this episode the Rabbis debate whether a cudgel and chisel should be taken to the firmly established expectations of appearance in the Orthodox world.Rabbi Worch cites the mantra of the Sefer HaChinuch how persons are altered by consistent external actions into elevated noble beings.Rabbi Kivelevitz dismisses the application of the Chinuch's social theory to inherently illogical strictures, and argues for Rabbanim and Talmidim to be revered or vilified due to their behavior, and not beard length or shirt color.He cites Rav Aharon Lichtenstein as a paradigm of a Gadol,lamdan and Tzadik who did not sport a beard even in his later years when he was recognized as the leader of Dati Leumi Judaism,and respected in all corners of the Yeshiva intellectual world.Worch feels that it was precisely due to Lichtenstein's superior mind and moral character that he could dispense with the norms of culture, while the general populace needs to adhere and support what has arisen organically as the expected uniform for the field of endeavor and community a person chooses to be a part of.Kivelevitz feels that Lichtenstein should serve as an example that we should return to a pre World War II model, where the goatees and light colored suits that adorned the Lithuanian Yeshiva students and their Rabbinic mentors, thrived alongside the long beards and severe black frocks of the insular Chasidic community.The loosening of what are often arbitrary demands of appearance,can lead to the incorporation of a much larger swath of committed persons into a unified Klal Yisroel.Please leave us a review or email us at ravkiv@gmail.comfind out more about this podcast fromyeshivaofnewark.jewishpodcasts.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. This podcast is powered by JewishPodcasts.org. Start your own podcast today and share your content with the world. Click jewishpodcasts.fm/signup to get started.
Rav Yehoshua Gerzi joined the podcast for the first time! Rav Gerzi is the Rabbi of Beis Dovid - Pilzno in Ramat Bet Shemesh. He is the scion of a long line of respected Rabbanim, and a link to many hidden tzaddikim of the previous generation. He shared some of his experiences with those tzaddikim, and some illuminating insights. He is the Rebbe for both Yaakov and Yehuda and they have grown very close with him over the last 7 years.
Amazing and inspiring interview with Yosef Davis, the CEO and Executive Director of TorahAnytime.com. In this interview we learn exactly how TorahAnytime.com got started, where are they today and what their future goals are. We discuss some of the challenges and some of the amazing success they have had so far. If you have ever watched or listened to a shiur on TorahAnytime.com then you are going to want to listen to this episode. Enjoy! Name: Yosef Davis Website: http://torahanytime.com (www.torahanytime.com) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/pub/yosef-davis/28/382/6ab (Yosef Davis on LinkedIn) Twitter: http://twitter.com/torahanytime (@TorahAnytime) Email: info@torahanytime.com https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/torahanytime.com/id878349956?mt=8 (Download the App on iTunes) https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.torahanytime.app&hl=en (Download the App on Android) https://frumentrepreneur.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/TA-Square-Logo-Gplus.jpg () Some Stats Started in 2006 Over 400 Different Speakers Over 100 New Shiurim Uploaded Every Week from 70-80 different Speakers Over 25 Terabytes of Content Over 40,000 Shiurim 397,000 Page Views in April 2015 40,000 Unique Users 60,000 Returning users 100,000 Listeners per month 158 Different Countries just in the month of April 4,000,000 Hours + a year of shiurim being listened to Over 150 Cameras out on the Streets They Have Cameras in USA, Canada, UK, South Africa, Brazil etc. Shiurim in English, Hebrew, Yiddish, French, Spanish, Russian Goal is to reach 1,000,000 hours per month! Names & Rabbanim & Organizations Mentioned Tuli Klein Shimon Kolyakov CoFounder of TorahAnytime.com Rav Shimshon Dovid Pincus ZT”L http://www.torahanytime.com/speakers-list/rabbi-mordechai-gifter-zt%5C/ (Rav Mordechai Gifter ZT”L) Rav Avigdor Miller, ZT”L Chesky Kauftheil http://mishkanyecheskel.org (Mishkan Yecheskel) http://chabad.org (Chabad) Rubin Kolyakov CoFounder of TorahAnytime.com Rabbi Zalmen Deutscher http://www.yeshivaprimary.com/ (Yeshiva Primary) NCSY Beth Gavriel Bukharian Jewish Center in Forest Hills, Queens http://www.torahanytime.com/speakers-list/rabbi-mordechai-becher/ (Rabbi Mordechai Becher) http://www.torahanytime.com/speakers-list/rabbi-yossi-mizrachi/ (Rabbi Yossi Mizrachi) http://www.torahanytime.com/speakers-list/rabbi-paysach-krohn/ (Rabbi Paysach Krohn) IDF Mommy Davis – Go To College & Get A Job http://lcm.touro.edu/academics/ (Lander College (Touro) ) http://ohr.edu/ (Ohr Samayach) Bostoner Rebbe in Har Nof http://www.english.machonmeir.net/ (Machon Meir) http://www.mercazharav.org/ (Mercaz HaRav) http://www.english.machonmeir.net/component/jmultimedia/?view=rabi&id=1 (Rabbi Dov Begon) http://www.torahanytime.com/speakers-list/rabbi-noach-isaac-oelbaum/ (Rabbi Noach Isaac Oelbaum) Yisroel Mortowitz http://www.simpletoremember.com/articles/a/WillYourGrandchildrenBeJews/ (Channan Gordon & Richard Horowitz Report: Will Your Grandchildren be Jews) http://www.torahanytime.com/speakers-list/rabbi-zecharia-wallerstein/ (Rabbi Zecharia Wallerstein) https://frumentrepreneur.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/TorahAnytime-Team.png () Standing: Meir Sommers – Director of Operations, Queens Yonatan Oliver – Media Tech – retired Yosef Davis – CEO/Executive Director Shimon Kolyakov – Co-Founder/Co-Chairman Sitting: Rubin Kolyakov – Co-Founder/COO/Tech Director Golda Kolyakov – wife of Shimon ——— https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-frum-entrepreneur/id975678776 (Are you enjoying this podcast? Please take 30 seconds and rate it on iTunes! Every 5 Stars helps us get more noticed!) To learn more about me, please check out http://nachum.co (Nachum.co) Thank you for listening!!