Podcasts about rabbi-ovadia

chapter 328 of Shulhan Arukh Orah Haim - Saving a life on Shabbat

chapter 328 of Shulhan Arukh Orah Haim - Saving a life on Shabbat

In this session we discuss the Kaddish, which is barely mentioned in Shulhan Arukh. Where did the Kaddish come from? how did it become the piece most associated with mourning? why are such rigid rules among the Ashkenazim about who is entitled to say it? can a woman say kaddish? can you say Kaddsh for a non-Jew?

In this session we discuss the Kaddish, which is barely mentioned in Shulhan Arukh. Where did the Kaddish come from? how did it become the piece most associated with mourning? why are such rigid rules among the Ashkenazim about who is entitled to say it? can a woman say kaddish? can you say Kaddsh for a non-Jew?

This is the first session of a course which will explore the tools at the Posek's disposal. We start with an analysis of Rabbinical sources which show that in every generation, the posek must address current problems and not be helplessly bound by past rulings. Those rulings must be studies and understood, but the posek has the authority to challenge them. This is supported by many statements in the Mishnah and Talmud which are often neglected or distorted.

This is the first session of a course which will explore the tools at the Posek's disposal. We start with an analysis of Rabbinical sources which show that in every generation, the posek must address current problems and not be helplessly bound by past rulings. Those rulings must be studies and understood, but the posek has the authority to challenge them. This is supported by many statements in the Mishnah and Talmud which are often neglected or distorted.

Pre- Shabbat sermon on VaYishlah. Why all families are dysfunctional and what can we learn from the non-apology of Yaacob to Esau.

Pre- Shabbat sermon on VaYishlah. Why all families are dysfunctional and what can we learn from the non-apology of Yaacob to Esau.

We wrap up the theme of End of Life and continue to ch. 341 in SHA which speaks of rendering garments.

We wrap up the theme of End of Life and continue to ch. 341 in SHA which speaks of rendering garments.

Shulhan arukh chapters 335-339. Visiting the sick; obligations and rights of doctors; end of life

Shulhan arukh chapters 335-339. Visiting the sick; obligations and rights of doctors; end of life

What was the meaning of the ladder? Why does Jacob switch between God’s names? How we transmit subliminal messages to our children, and how Jacob misunderstood Rachel.

What was the meaning of the ladder? Why does Jacob switch between God’s names? How we transmit subliminal messages to our children, and how Jacob misunderstood Rachel.

Introduction. Review of related biblical sources.

Introduction. Review of related biblical sources.

What went on between Ephron and Avraham? Why was Avraham away from Sara? We also discussed the clever manipulations of Avraham’s servant, the reason why Avraham wanted to import a bride, and why Rivka had communication problems with Yitzhak.

What went on between Ephron and Avraham? Why was Avraham away from Sara? We also discussed the clever manipulations of Avraham’s servant, the reason why Avraham wanted to import a bride, and why Rivka had communication problems with Yitzhak.

Why did the rabbis say that Abraham had doubts regarding the circumcision? Sodom and extreme capital.

Why did the rabbis say that Abraham had doubts regarding the circumcision? Sodom and extreme capital.

The Ten Concepts form a covenant which help us make sense of the world and get the best in us.

The Ten Concepts form a covenant which help us make sense of the world and get the best in us.

The Torah never calls the 10 Commandments by that name. Rather, they are referred to as the 10 statements or the 10 concepts. In this discussion we try to understand the overall structure of the 10 Commandments and the character of each one of them, as leading towards a greater and and more comprehensive worldview.

The Torah never calls the 10 Commandments by that name. Rather, they are referred to as the 10 statements or the 10 concepts. In this discussion we try to understand the overall structure of the 10 Commandments and the character of each one of them, as leading towards a greater and and more comprehensive worldview.

In this session we discussed the last leg of the introduction of R Ovadia Yosef to his Yabia Omer. He deals with the posek’s authority and his ability to disagree with the rulings of previous generations.

In this session we discussed the last leg of the introduction of R Ovadia Yosef to his Yabia Omer. He deals with the posek’s authority and his ability to disagree with the rulings of previous generations.

in this session we discuss contradictions in the presentation of the methodology of Psak Halakha

in this session we discuss contradictions in the presentation of the methodology of Psak Halakha

Final session on R Epstein’s ערוך השלחן - an interesting and challenging presentation on the history of Jewish communities and the formulation of shulhan arukh.

Final session on R Epstein’s ערוך השלחן - an interesting and challenging presentation on the history of Jewish communities and the formulation of shulhan arukh.

In this and the next several sessions we will review the Star-K kashrut guide.

In this and the next several sessions we will review the Star-K kashrut guide.

Stove. Oven. Dishwasher. Cabinets.

Stove. Oven. Dishwasher. Cabinets.

Basic principles of koshering dishes and how you can make your kitchen kosher in an hour.

Basic principles of koshering dishes and how you can make your kitchen kosher in an hour.