Podcasts about rabbi moshe feinstein

Discover the timeless essence of truth embedded in the Torah as we explore its foundational aspects, beginning with the often-neglected Bereishit. This episode promises an enriching journey into understanding truth as a vital component of both our spiritual and everyday lives. We delve into the significance of the Hebrew letters Aleph, Mem, and Taf, forming the word "Emes" (truth), and their presence throughout the Torah. With insights drawn from the written and oral Torahs and Rashi's commentary, we underscore how truth emerges as not just an abstract concept, but a lived principle, encouraging a life of authenticity and sincerity.Journey with us into practical applications of truth, spotlighted by the discerning judgement of Rabbi Moshe Feinstein in the face of adversity. We explore the idea of truth as an eternal guide, urging listeners to embrace incremental growth in religious observance without altering the core teachings of the Torah. Personal integrity takes center stage as we liken our relationship with God to a genuine romantic bond, emphasizing that our spiritual journey should stem from personal conviction, free from societal pressures. This episode invites you to make the Torah a meaningful part of your journey, offering support and patience as you nurture a sincere and personal connection to your faith._____________This episode (Ep 7.1) of the Parsha Review Podcast by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe on Parshas Bereishis is dedicated in Honor of Gary Nathanson & in honor of our Holy Soldiers in the Battlefield and our Torah Scholars in the Study Halls who are fighting for the safety of our nation!Download & Print the Parsha Review Notes:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ncaRyoH5iJmGGoMZs9y82Hz2ofViVouv?usp=sharingRecorded at TORCH Meyerland in the Levin Family Studios to a live audience on November 19, 2024, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on November 20, 2024_____________DONATE to TORCH: Please consider supporting the podcasts by making a donation to help fund our Jewish outreach and educational efforts at https://www.torchweb.org/support.php. Thank you!_____________SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to other podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Prayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.tansistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at https://www.TORCHpodcasts.com_____________EMAIL your questions, comments, and feedback: awolbe@torchweb.org_____________Please visit www.torchweb.org to see a full listing of our outreach and educational resources available in the Greater Houston area! ★ Support this podcast ★

Discover the timeless essence of truth embedded in the Torah as we explore its foundational aspects, beginning with the often-neglected Bereishit. This episode promises an enriching journey into understanding truth as a vital component of both our spiritual and everyday lives. We delve into the significance of the Hebrew letters Aleph, Mem, and Taf, forming the word "Emes" (truth), and their presence throughout the Torah. With insights drawn from the written and oral Torahs and Rashi's commentary, we underscore how truth emerges as not just an abstract concept, but a lived principle, encouraging a life of authenticity and sincerity.Journey with us into practical applications of truth, spotlighted by the discerning judgement of Rabbi Moshe Feinstein in the face of adversity. We explore the idea of truth as an eternal guide, urging listeners to embrace incremental growth in religious observance without altering the core teachings of the Torah. Personal integrity takes center stage as we liken our relationship with God to a genuine romantic bond, emphasizing that our spiritual journey should stem from personal conviction, free from societal pressures. This episode invites you to make the Torah a meaningful part of your journey, offering support and patience as you nurture a sincere and personal connection to your faith._____________This episode (Ep 7.1) of the Parsha Review Podcast by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe on Parshas Bereishis is dedicated in Honor of Gary Nathanson & in honor of our Holy Soldiers in the Battlefield and our Torah Scholars in the Study Halls who are fighting for the safety of our nation!Download & Print the Parsha Review Notes:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ncaRyoH5iJmGGoMZs9y82Hz2ofViVouv?usp=sharingRecorded at TORCH Meyerland in the Levin Family Studios to a live audience on November 19, 2024, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on November 20, 2024_____________DONATE to TORCH: Please consider supporting the podcasts by making a donation to help fund our Jewish outreach and educational efforts at https://www.torchweb.org/support.php. Thank you!_____________SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to other podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Prayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.tansistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at https://www.TORCHpodcasts.com_____________EMAIL your questions, comments, and feedback: awolbe@torchweb.org_____________Please visit www.torchweb.org to see a full listing of our outreach and educational resources available in the Greater Houston area! ★ Support this podcast ★

It's hard to describe the influence that Rabbi Moshe Feinstein has had on world Jewry in general, and the United States Jewish community in specific.  In this class, we take a closer look a the life and impact of this great giant.

IntroductionOne text that gets mentioned in conversations I have with fellow whiskey-drinkers is the responsum or responsa of Rabbi Moshe Feinstein. Commonly referred to as Rav Moshe, he was an important 20th century rabbi with a significant impact on the practices of Orthodox Jews, in general, and American Orthodox Jews, in particular. In a trilogy of three responsa, with questions posed to him by Rabbi Pinchas Teitz, Rav Moshe responds to him regarding the kashrut (kosher-ness) of blended whiskies that might have some wine in them. Primarily responding to his queries in one responsum, he also answers follow-up questions by Rabbi Teitz. In the 159th episode of The Jewish Drinking Show, Rabbi Dov Linzer guides us through the salient points of this trilogy (Iggeros Moshe, YD 62-64), primarily focussing on this first responsum (Iggeros Moshe YD 62).Biography of GuestRabbi Linzer is the President and Rosh HaYeshiva of YCT Rabbinical School. Having served as YCT's Rosh HaYeshiva for over 20 years, Rabbi Linzer became its President in 2019 and assumed both the institutional and Torah-based leadership of YCT. In his capacity as a mentor, Rabbi Linzer provides religious guidance to the yeshiva's students and the over 150 YCT-ordained rabbis who are serving in the field. An acclaimed Torah and halakha scholar, Rabbi Linzer has been a leading rabbinic voice in the Modern Orthodox community for over 25 years. He has published over 100 teshuvot (responsa) and scholarly Torah articles, and hosts a number of highly popular Torah podcasts, including Iggros Moshe: A to Z, the 42nd episode of which he discussed our episode's topic - blended whiskey in Rabbi Moshe Feinstein's teshuvot.  He is co-author, together with Abigail Pogrebin, of It Takes Two To Torah: An Orthodox Rabbi and Reform Journalist Discuss and Debate Their Way Through the Five Books of Moses and will soon be coming out with The Rosh Yeshiva Responds, a collection of his scholarly, halakhic teshuvot to the yeshiva's hundreds of rabbis in-the-field.Support the showThank you for listening!If you have any questions, suggestions, or more, feel free to reach out at Drew@JewishDrinking.coml'chaim!

What do we need to learn from Jerry Seinfeld? This is the question that the wonderful rabbi and halachist Rabbi Moshe Kurtz is asking us (surprisingly). Rabbi Kurtz is not a "chassid" of Seinfeld's - he is the consumate Litvak, for those keeping score- but he has some illuminating comments about passion, fascination, and, of course, everyone's favorite Jewish comedian.Rabbi Moshe Kurtz is the author of the book "Challenging Assumptions," a book that addresses contemporary issues facing Jewish society in light of both halachic and philosophical considerations. He is also the host of the "Shu"T First, Ask Questions Later" podcast, a podcast that puts the study of Torah front-and-center by inviting guest scholars to present, debate and provide listeners with a dynamic conversation regarding the responsum of their choice. His "Unpacking the Iggerot" series brings the classic letters of Rabbi Moshe Feinstein to new audiences for the Tradition Online website. Rabbi Kurtz serves as the Assistant Rabbi of Congregation Agudath Sholom.You can find his book here: https://www.amazon.com/Challenging-Assumptions-Rabbi-Moshe-Kurtz/dp/1957579951.I was a guest on Rabbi Kurtz's excellent podcast some time ago. You can find that episode, as well as all of the others, here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2VuXw0S44V5JvDHRgL4T71?si=9XfbkSPKSsSzu08FD_YqAQTake fifteen minutes to learn some very interesting lessons from Rabbi Kurtz.

Have you ever stood at the crossroads of a moral quandary in the checkout line, or found yourself pondering the ethical implications of a simple financial transaction? We unfold the layers of Parshas Mishpatim, we traverse beyond the thunderous echoes of Sinai to the whispering wisdom that governs our everyday commerce. The divine linkage is undeniable, and as the Torah says 'Ve'eileh', we connect the dots from the revered commandments to the statutes that guide our daily business ethics. Join us on a journey through the profound necessity of integrity in our financial dealings, taking cues from the sage advice of Rabbi Moshe Feinstein, and exploring stories that challenge our moral compasses.The checkout counter becomes an arena of ethical consideration as we share tales of mistaken refunds and the perplexing outcomes of automated systems that challenge our understanding of 'right' and 'wrong'. We recount personal experiences that resulted in a surprising monetary dilemma and the rabbinic wisdom that helped navigate through the grey. As we unpack the distinction between the spirit and the letter of Torah law, we reveal the importance of each mitzvah in forging our bond with the Divine. It's a reflective expedition into the heart of our heritage, aiming to live a life of financial transparency and certainty in the path of Hashem's commandments.This episode (Ep 6.18) of the Parsha Review Podcast by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe on Parshas Mishpatim is dedicated in Honor of our dear friend Yonah Nathan & our Holy Soldiers in the Battlefield and our Torah Scholars in the Study Halls who are fighting for the safety of our nation!Download & Print the Parsha Review Notes:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ncaRyoH5iJmGGoMZs9y82Hz2ofViVouv?usp=sharingRecorded in the TORCH Centre - Studio B to a live audience on February 6, 2024, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on February 7, 2024_____________DONATE to TORCH: Please consider supporting the podcasts by making a donation to help fund our Jewish outreach and educational efforts at https://www.torchweb.org/support.php. Thank you!_____________SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to other podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Prayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at https://www.TORCHpodcasts.com_____________EMAIL your questions, comments, and feedback: awolbe@torchweb.org_____________Please visit www.torchweb.org to see a full listing of our outreach and educational resources available in the Greater Houston area! ★ Support this podcast ★

Have you ever stood at the crossroads of a moral quandary in the checkout line, or found yourself pondering the ethical implications of a simple financial transaction? We unfold the layers of Parshas Mishpatim, we traverse beyond the thunderous echoes of Sinai to the whispering wisdom that governs our everyday commerce. The divine linkage is undeniable, and as the Torah says 'Ve'eileh', we connect the dots from the revered commandments to the statutes that guide our daily business ethics. Join us on a journey through the profound necessity of integrity in our financial dealings, taking cues from the sage advice of Rabbi Moshe Feinstein, and exploring stories that challenge our moral compasses.The checkout counter becomes an arena of ethical consideration as we share tales of mistaken refunds and the perplexing outcomes of automated systems that challenge our understanding of 'right' and 'wrong'. We recount personal experiences that resulted in a surprising monetary dilemma and the rabbinic wisdom that helped navigate through the grey. As we unpack the distinction between the spirit and the letter of Torah law, we reveal the importance of each mitzvah in forging our bond with the Divine. It's a reflective expedition into the heart of our heritage, aiming to live a life of financial transparency and certainty in the path of Hashem's commandments.This episode (Ep 6.18) of the Parsha Review Podcast by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe on Parshas Mishpatim is dedicated in Honor of our dear friend Yonah Nathan & our Holy Soldiers in the Battlefield and our Torah Scholars in the Study Halls who are fighting for the safety of our nation!Download & Print the Parsha Review Notes:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ncaRyoH5iJmGGoMZs9y82Hz2ofViVouv?usp=sharingRecorded in the TORCH Centre - Studio B to a live audience on February 6, 2024, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on February 7, 2024_____________DONATE to TORCH: Please consider supporting the podcasts by making a donation to help fund our Jewish outreach and educational efforts at https://www.torchweb.org/support.php. Thank you!_____________SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to other podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Prayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at https://www.TORCHpodcasts.com_____________EMAIL your questions, comments, and feedback: awolbe@torchweb.org_____________Please visit www.torchweb.org to see a full listing of our outreach and educational resources available in the Greater Houston area! ★ Support this podcast ★

This morning we discuss Jewish Law's approach to labor unions and the right to strike, with examples in the Talmud, and contemporary opinions from Rabbi Avraham Kook, Rabbi Moshe Feinstein, and Rabbi Yosef Rimon. The nuanced Torah outlook in fundamentally based on the dignity of a person, and the right to control one's life and time. Michael Whitman is the senior rabbi of ADATH Congregation in Hampstead, Quebec, and an adjunct professor at McGill University Faculty of Law. ADATH is a modern orthodox synagogue community in suburban Montreal, providing Judaism for the next generation. We take great pleasure in welcoming everyone with a warm smile, while sharing inspiration through prayer, study, and friendship. Rabbi Whitman shares his thoughts and inspirations through online lectures and shiurim, which are available on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5FLcsC6xz5TmkirT1qObkA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adathmichael/ Podcast - Mining the Riches of the Parsha: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mining-the-riches-of-the-parsha/id1479615142?fbclid=IwAR1c6YygRR6pvAKFvEmMGCcs0Y6hpmK8tXzPinbum8drqw2zLIo7c9SR-jc Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3hWYhCG5GR8zygw4ZNsSmO Please contact Rabbi Whitman (rabbi@adath.ca) with any questions or feedback, or to receive a daily email, "Study with Rabbi Whitman Today," with current and past insights for that day, video, and audio, all in one short email sent directly to your inbox.

The Shulchan Aruch (Rabbi Yosef Karo,1488-1575) writes (Orah Haim, 252) that one could start a Melacha (an activity forbidden on Shabbat) on Ereb Shabbat even though the Melacha will be completed by itself on Shabbat. He gives an example of one who placed wool in a dye to start the dyeing process before Shabbat that he is allowed to keep it in the dye even when Shabbat starts. Hacham Ovadia Yosef writes that one can set a timer before Shabbat to turn on and off a light, an electric fan or a heating system during Shabbat. Since the person's involvement occurs only before Shabbat, and not during Shabbat, the timer's operation on Shabbat does not entail any violation. Many argue on this ruling including Rabbi Masliah Mazuz and Rabbi Moshe Feinstein (1895-1986) that setting a timer before Shabbat to turn on and off a device during Shabbat is forbidden for it looks like a "Zilzul"- degrading of Shabbat. If a person set the light in the dining room on a timer before Shabbat and during the meal he realizes that he will need the light in the room longer than he had expected, may he adjust the timer so that the lights will turn off later than initially scheduled? Conversely, if a timer is set to turn lights off in a room at a certain time and a person wishes to go to sleep before that time, may he adjust the timer so that the lights will be turned off sooner? Hacham Ovadia Yosef rules that one may adjust a timer on Shabbat to extend the current status. We do not consider the timer Mukseh, and thus forbidden to be handled on Shabbat, because of the basic rule that says "Ein Mukseh Bemehubar" – something attached to the ground cannot obtain the status of Mukseh. Since the timer is attached to the wall of one's house, it is deemed Mehubar (attached to the ground) and therefore cannot become Mukseh. Furthermore, one could overcome the issue of Mukseh by verbally stipulating that he does not deem the timer Mukseh, and he wishes to use it on Shabbat for the purpose of adjusting the time. This condition is effective in avoiding the prohibition of mukseh. Hence, one may extend the timer so that the lights in the room will remain lit for a longer period than for which it had initially been set. In the converse situation, however, it is forbidden to adjust a timer so that the current status will end sooner, as this will constitute an "indirect extinguishing". Thus, one may not adjust a timer to have the light in his room turn off sooner than the time for which it had originally been set. Summary: One may set lights and appliances on timers before Shabbat so that they to turn on and off during Shabbat. One may adjust a mechanical timer on Shabbat to extend the current status, meaning to have the lights turned on and off later than initially scheduled. One may not, however, adjust a timer on Shabbat to have the light turn on and off earlier than initially planned.

This evening we pinpoint the moment Yosef revealed himself to his brothers and analyze why Yosef chose that specific moment. Through a powerful story with Rabbi Moshe Feinstein, we understand the reunion of the brothers did not actually end ok. And we discuss the modern layer of meaning attached to this Fast Day, 10 Tevet, with a dramatic and uplifting story from Rabbi Yisroel Meir Lau. Michael Whitman is the senior rabbi of ADATH Congregation in Hampstead, Quebec, and an adjunct professor at McGill University Faculty of Law. ADATH is a modern orthodox synagogue community in suburban Montreal, providing Judaism for the next generation. We take great pleasure in welcoming everyone with a warm smile, while sharing inspiration through prayer, study, and friendship. Rabbi Whitman shares his thoughts and inspirations through online lectures and shiurim, which are available on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5FLcsC6xz5TmkirT1qObkA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adathmichael/ Podcast - Mining the Riches of the Parsha: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mining-the-riches-of-the-parsha/id1479615142?fbclid=IwAR1c6YygRR6pvAKFvEmMGCcs0Y6hpmK8tXzPinbum8drqw2zLIo7c9SR-jc Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3hWYhCG5GR8zygw4ZNsSmO Please contact Rabbi Whitman (rabbi@adath.ca) with any questions or feedback, or to receive a daily email, "Study with Rabbi Whitman Today," with current and past insights for that day, video, and audio, all in one short email sent directly to your inbox.

Shabbat is over when three medium stars appear in the sky. This is shortly after sunset, however the exact timing is a big debate among the rabbis. The timing also depends on the location. In Baghdad for example, the Ben Ish Hai (Rabbi Yosef Haim, Baghdad 1833-1869) writes that they would wait until 37 minutes after sunset. In Aleppo, they would wait until 35 minutes after sunset. These timings were unique to the Middle East where it got dark early. In New York and New Jersey where it gets dark later one should wait till 42 minutes after sunset. Hacham Obadia Yosef writes that one should try to follow the opinion of Rabbenu Tam (France, 1100-1171) to wait till 72 minutes after sunset. If one can't follow this opinion to refrain from all labor forbidden on Shabbat he should at least follow this opinion to refrain from labors which are forbidden biblically. Rabbi Moshe Feinstein (1895-1986) writes that in Europe where Rabbenu Tam lived it took longer for it to get dark. Accordingly, Rabbenu Tam's 72 minutes in New York time where it gets darker faster, would be equivalent to 50 minutes. Rabbi Shelomo Zalman Auerbach (Jerusalem, 1919-1995) writes that if one who follows Rabbenu Tam's opinion heard or said the Habdallah before this time he fulfills his obligation even though it is still Shabbat for him.

This evening we discuss why the father of Matityahu, Yochanan Kohein Gadol (High Priest), is mentioned in the prayer for Chanukah. Why not just list Matityahu by himself. We provide an answer from Rabbi Chaim Jachter based on a story about Rabbi Moshe Feinstein, the conclusion of which is either you are ascending is spirituality and holiness, or you are descending into the abyss, there is no other option.This sets the order of our lighting the Menorah, giving s ample time time to incorporate this message in our lives. We then turn to the emotional difficulty of celebrating Chanukah this year, surrounded by darkness, loss, grief, and anger. A lesson from the iconic photo taken by Rachel Posner in 1931 helps us find a way. "We Will Dance Again!" Michael Whitman is the senior rabbi of ADATH Congregation in Hampstead, Quebec, and an adjunct professor at McGill University Faculty of Law. ADATH is a modern orthodox synagogue community in suburban Montreal, providing Judaism for the next generation. We take great pleasure in welcoming everyone with a warm smile, while sharing inspiration through prayer, study, and friendship. Rabbi Whitman shares his thoughts and inspirations through online lectures and shiurim, which are available on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5FLcsC6xz5TmkirT1qObkA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adathmichael/ Podcast - Mining the Riches of the Parsha: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mining-the-riches-of-the-parsha/id1479615142?fbclid=IwAR1c6YygRR6pvAKFvEmMGCcs0Y6hpmK8tXzPinbum8drqw2zLIo7c9SR-jc Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3hWYhCG5GR8zygw4ZNsSmO Please contact Rabbi Whitman (rabbi@adath.ca) with any questions or feedback, or to receive a daily email, "Study with Rabbi Whitman Today," with current and past insights for that day, video, and audio, all in one short email sent directly to your inbox.

In this enlightening episode, we journey back in time to explore the life and wisdom of one of the most revered Jewish legal authorities of the 20th century: Rabbi Moshe Feinstein. We delve into the remarkable journey of this Torah giant, from his early years in Russia to his influence on Jewish law across the world.Rabbi Moshe Feinstein, known for his brilliant legal mind and deep devotion to Halachah (Jewish law), left an indelible mark on the Jewish community. Discover how his scholarship and rulings shaped the modern Jewish landscape, addressing intricate issues of our time with precision and compassion.Join us as we uncover the life, work, and unparalleled contributions of Rabbi Moshe Feinstein, allowing you to gain a deeper understanding of the man behind the decisions that continue to guide Jewish practice today. Whether you're well-versed in halachic discourse or just beginning your journey, this episode promises to be a fascinating exploration of a true gadol's legacy.gedolimstories@gmail.com

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.

This morning we discuss Matityahu's father, Yochanan Kohein Gadol, and why he is mentioned in the prayer for Chanukah, given his tragic end of turning to heresy after 80 years as the highest Torah leader of the Jewish people. Quoting Rabbi Chaim Jachter, we tell an amazing story about Rabbi Moshe Feinstein, and explain how invoking Yochanan Kohein Gadol expresses the goal and lesson of how we light the Chanukah Menorah.

This morning we discuss the critical importance of donating organs after brain stem death, in accordance with Jewish law, as supported by many of our greatest rabbis, including Rabbi Moshe Feinstein, Rabbi Ovadia Yosef, and the Israeli Chief Rabbinate, among many others. But we explore the rise of normothermic regional perfusion (NRP) as a new, encroaching standard for determining when to harvest an organ, which is a serious violation of Jewish Law. I urge everyone to follow my example and register with Halachic Organ Donor Society (www.hods.org), to be willing to donate organs to save the lives of others, in accordance with Jewish Law. Michael Whitman is the senior rabbi of ADATH Congregation in Hampstead, Quebec, and an adjunct professor at McGill University Faculty of Law. ADATH is a modern orthodox synagogue community in suburban Montreal, providing Judaism for the next generation. We take great pleasure in welcoming everyone with a warm smile, while sharing inspiration through prayer, study, and friendship. Rabbi Whitman shares his thoughts and inspirations through online lectures and shiurim, which are available on: YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/adathyoutube Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adathmichael/ Podcast - Mining the Riches of the Parsha: Apple Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/miningtheriches1 Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/miningtheriches3 Stitcher: https://tinyurl.com/miningtheriches4 Please contact Rabbi Whitman (rabbi@adath.ca) with any questions for feedback, or to receive a daily email, "Study with Rabbi Whitman Today," with current and past insights for that day, video, and audio, all in one short email sent directly to your inbox.

**Throwback Episode** We relate an insight of Rabbi Moshe Feinstein who explains that the means to end actually affect our character. Therefore, they have to be justified themselves.

We continue with words of hizuk from Rav Shlomo Zalman Auerbach, from the new sefer about him, Gaon Yisrael (page 390). There was a Rosh Kollel, who felt tremendous pressure to raise money for the kollel . It was causing him so much stress and anxiety that he thought he would collapse under the pressure so he went to Rav Shlomo Zalman Auerbach. The Rabbi asked him how long he had been running the Kollel . The man answer ed that it had been for a year. The Rabbi then asked him if it was a difficult year , and the man said it was. Rav Shlomo Zalman then asked if Hashem had sent him the money that he needed in those difficult situations, and the man said that Hashem had indeed sent him the money. But he added that every single month , it was a new challenge, and a new pressure. To this , Rav Shlomo Zalman answered, “ You see that your F ather in heaven is directing everything , so why are you worried .” And then he added , “ My dear one, you are not the only one that has this problem. This yo ke is on every R osh Yeshiva , every businessman, and everybody who is marrying off their children. The answer to all one's worries is the exact opposite of worry, which is the full reliance on Hashem. Easier said than done. How can you get there? R av Shlomo Zalman said , “I will give you advice that has been tested and proven. Take a small notebook and guard it with your life. Every time you see a Yeshua/ salvation from Hashem, write it down in you little a thank - you pamphlet.” R av Shlomo Zalman was a man of Halacha , so obviously this was halachically correct. He said that before you say Modim in the Amida , take out the pamphlet and look at what you wrote down. The miracles and wonders that Hashem does to save you should not be something abstract , and you should actually thank Hashem for them when you say the words of Modim . Literally t hank Hashem for them. If you do that , says Rav Shlomo Zalman, I guarantee that all of your worries will disappear. “ In this powerful technique of inserting the thank - you s for all the miracles in Modim , you are accomplishing two things : You are th a nking Hashem for the miracles , and you're constantly remembering the miracles. This is similar to the concept we have mentioned in the past , where people write down their own personal hashgacha pratit stories in a journal. This goes back to a letter from Rabbi Y aakov Kamenetsky and Rabbi Moshe Feinstein, explaining the great importance of writing down one's experiences. Here, Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Auerbach is adding that you take out the pamphlet before Modin to thank God for those miracles. That way , the miracles will stay alive, and your worries will go away. Hashem makes miracles for us. This past Wednesday night there was a major women's event, were tens of thousands of ladies gather ed to strengthen themselves in the area of technology, staying away from unnecessary smart phones and other types of improper technology usage such as social media and like. One of the women that sp oke was the wife of the creator of Mike's C hicken , Mike Abadi . He's a wonderful young man . He was a student in our yeshiva program many years ago and he went on to open this very successful business in Lakewood. He and his wife were struggling with the use of smart phones, technology and social media, but they gave it up and decided they didn't need it for their business , and Baruch Hashem , their business is successful. They use simple regular phones and they are not living by smart phones. Mike's wife got up and told their story in front of tens of thousands of people. What better advertising can you get, than tens of thousands of people there love and untold numbers listening later on. It's probably the best advertising Mike's C hicken ever got. Hashem show ed that you can make a miracle. You can cut yourself off from all modern technology and social media , and God will bring about , in wondrous ways, a large, impactful message in advertising that is better than any thing else. So, Mike, write that one down. Have a wonderful day.

**Throwback Episode** This class was given at the Phoenix Community Kollel on 5/15/11.

This morning we discuss the posture we should have in the presence of one who survived the Holocaust. As we approach Yom HaShoah, this remarkable story about Rabbi Moshe Feinstein provides a profound insight to how these heroes should impact our lives. Michael Whitman is the senior rabbi of ADATH Congregation in Hampstead, Quebec, and an adjunct professor at McGill University Faculty of Law. ADATH is a modern orthodox synagogue community in suburban Montreal, providing Judaism for the next generation. We take great pleasure in welcoming everyone with a warm smile, while sharing inspiration through prayer, study, and friendship. Rabbi Whitman shares his thoughts and inspirations through online lectures and shiurim, which are available on: YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/adathyoutube Instagram: #adathmichael Podcast - Mining the Riches of the Parsha: Apple Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/miningtheriches1 Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/miningtheriches3Stitcher: https://tinyurl.com/miningtheriches4 Please contact Rabbi Whitman (rabbi@adath.ca) with any questions, or to receive a daily email, "Study with Rabbi Whitman Today," with current and past insights for that day, video, and audio, all in one short email sent directly to your inbox.

This morning we discuss the controversy over how, and therefore when to commemorate the Holocaust, utilizing the opinions of Rabbi Moshe Feinstein and Emil Fackenheim, who both want to magnify the commemoration, and feel the other is minimizing it. Ultimately, the question is what type or types of heroism do we emphasize. My opinion is multiple types and models of heroism must be honoured, remembered, and commemorated. Michael Whitman is the senior rabbi of ADATH Congregation in Hampstead, Quebec, and an adjunct professor at McGill University Faculty of Law. ADATH is a modern orthodox synagogue community in suburban Montreal, providing Judaism for the next generation. We take great pleasure in welcoming everyone with a warm smile, while sharing inspiration through prayer, study, and friendship. Rabbi Whitman shares his thoughts and inspirations through online lectures and shiurim, which are available on: YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/adathyoutube Instagram: #adathmichael Podcast - Mining the Riches of the Parsha: Apple Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/miningtheriches1 Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/miningtheriches3Stitcher: https://tinyurl.com/miningtheriches4 Please contact Rabbi Whitman (rabbi@adath.ca) with any questions, or to receive a daily email, "Study with Rabbi Whitman Today," with current and past insights for that day, video, and audio, all in one short email sent directly to your inbox.

The Gemara in Masechet Megila (7) introduces the obligation to rejoice on Purim through drinking intoxicating beverages: "A person is obligated to rejoice on Purim to the point where he cannot distinguish between Haman and Mordechai." This passage is generally understood to mean that one should drink wine until he becomes a bit dizzy so that he cannot think properly as he normally does.The question arises as to whether this obligation applies to women. Women are included in all the Misvot of Purim, such as hearing the reading of the Megila, giving charity to the poor, sending Mishlo'ah Manot, and so on. Seemingly, then, they are likewise included in the obligation to become inebriated on Purim.However, Rabbi Efrayim Greenblat of Memphis (a student of Rabbi Moshe Feinstein), in his work Rivevot Efrayim (1:458), rules that women should not, in fact, drink intoxicating beverages on Purim. He bases this ruling upon a number of arguments. Firstly, he explains the requirement to drink on Purim as a celebration we conduct in anticipation of the ultimate destruction of the descendants of Amalek. We drink not merely in celebration of the downfall of Haman, a member of Amalek who lived centuries ago, but also in eager anticipation of the day in the Messianic era when nothing will remain of Amalek, and there will be no more hatred towards the Jewish people. Accordingly, Rav Greenblat contends, since women are not included in the obligation to wage war against the nation of Amalek, they are likewise not included in the obligation to drink on Purim. This obligation relates to the ultimate destruction of Amalek, and thus it applies only to men, who bear the responsibility to wage this battle.Secondly, Rav Greenblat draws a comparison between drinking on Purim and the obligation of candle lighting on Hanukah. The Hatam Sofer (Rabbi Moshe Sofer of Pressburg, Hungary, 1762-1839) ruled that even according to the Ashkenazic custom that each member of the household personally lights Hanukah candles, women fulfill their obligation through their husband's lighting. He explains that in Talmudic times, the Hanukah candles were lit outdoors, near the public domain, and it would be immodest for women to go to the public area to light Hanukah candles. Similarly, Rav Greenblat claims, it would be immodest for a woman to drink to the point of inebriation, and thus the obligation to drink on Purim does not apply to women.Rav Greenblat points to a number of sources indicating that it is deemed inappropriate for a woman to drink intoxicating beverages. The Meiri (Talmudic commentator, France, 1249-1315), for example, makes such a comment in reference to the law of "Ben Sorer U'moreh" – the wayward son who is put to death due to his gluttonous behavior, ingesting excessive amounts of meat and wine. The Torah speaks only of a son, and not of daughters, because, as the Meiri explains, it is uncommon for a girl to be drawn after such gluttonous excesses. Rav Greenblat infers from this comment that it is not natural or proper for a woman to indulge in intoxicating beverages.Another source is a comment the Sha'ar Ha'siyun (notes appended to the Mishna Berura commentary to the Shulhan Aruch), in the laws of Zimun (199:6). The Sha'ar Ha'siyun claims that women do not count towards a Zimun (quorum of three men required for the special Beracha before Birkat Ha'mazon) because the Zimun was traditionally conducted over a cup of wine, and it is unbecoming for a woman to drink wine. Rabbi Greenblat notes that if women were excluded from Zimun because it customarily involved drinking a single cup of wine, then certainly it would be inappropriate for a woman to drink and become inebriated, even as part of the Purim festivities. We might also add that the Gemara presents the obligation to drink on Purim with the phrase, "Hayav Inash…" – "A man is obligated" – clearly suggesting that this obligation applies only to men.We should note that although women are obligated to drink the four cups of wine at the Seder on Pesah, that drinking is not intended for the purpose of intoxication. Indeed, this Misva can be fulfilled by drinking grape juice. On Purim, however, the drinking is clearly done with the aim of becoming inebriated, which is inappropriate for women. It is thus customary for women not to drink alcoholic beverages on Purim for the purpose of getting drunk.Summary: Although Halacha requires drinking intoxicating beverages on Purim, this obligation does not apply to women, and it is in fact inappropriate for a woman to drink intoxicating beverages, even on Purim.

**Throwback Episode** We discuss the Halachic reasoning of Rabbi Moshe Feinstein for the Mechitza. What is it's purpose? How high does it have to be? When is it necessary? We also detail some of the disagreements with his position. This class was given at the Ahavas Torah Congregation of Scottsdale on 2/19/10.

The young man looked in the mirror. He didn't like what he saw. He asked himself, "How can I go to an interview looking like this? It's ridiculous to wear my best when my stubbly face looks like I'm a drunk from the gutter!" Yet, he knew that shaving during the 3 Weeks was a serious breach of Jewish faith, for it shows that the transgressor is apathetic about the destruction of the Holy Temple. He was at war with himself. He felt that his career and his future were at stake, so he decided to ask the great Rabbi Moshe Feinstein what to do...

We left off last week with a seeming argument. When fulfilling the Mitzvah of Veahavta LeRe'echa Kamocha/ love your friend like you love yourself , should you be thinking that you're doing it because it's a Mitzvah (because in order to fulfill a Mitzvah you need to have kavana), or should you do it because you're naturally a good person, and you love your fellow Jew like you love yourself, without any ulterior motives or Mitzvah reasons? Rabbi Moshe Feinstein has an unbelievable thought on this, in his sefer Kol Ram , on Parashat Pinhas (Bamidbar ch 28 v19), where it says, “ Bring a korban Olah- bring two cows, one ram, and seven sheep.” Rashi brings down, beautifully, from the Midrash, that these three of animals, the cow, ram, and sheep correspond to Abraham, Yitzhak and Yaakov. It says that Abraham ran to the cow when his three guests came to visit, the ram is the ram of Akedat Yitzhak, and Yaakov Avinu watched the sheep. Rav Moshe points out that it says two cows , but Abraham ran to one cow. So why does it say there were two cows? He explains beautifully, that in an act of hessed, there are two things going on, and that both are true. Firstly, when you do an act of hessed, you are supposed to be doing it because Hashem said so. That's what He wants us to do. But on the other hand, you're supposed to do it because of good middot . We want to love doing hessed. Abraham Avinu didn't have the Mitzvah of doing hessed that day because there were no people there. But he so much wanted to do the Mitzvah of Hessed, that Hashem sent him the angels. It wasn't being done because of the Mitzvah. That would be like wanting to shake a Lulav when it's not Succot. He was doing it out of his love of hessed. That's Middot. But at the same time, he did it because he knew that it's a Mitzvah, a commandment. So there are two aspects, and both are true. Therefore, two cows are brought for the korban, in remembrance of Abraham, because when he went to the one cow to do his act of kindness, it was really two cows- the two aspects of hessed. So in the back of our minds, when we do Hessed, we should know that it's a Mitzvah. We aren't just doing it because we are humanists, or because it seems like the right thing. But, the goal of the Mitzvah is to work on our hearts to the point that we are Mitzvah driven but we don't have to think about the Mitzvah. We do it because we want to do it, but we know that it's a Mitzvah at the same time. Like when you sit down to a delicious Shabbat meal, you know it's a Mitzvah - Oneg Shabbat, and you say Lchvod Shabbat Kodesh. But come on, you are really enjoying it. That it was Veahavta LeRe'echa Kamocha is supposed to be. It's a Mitzvah, but it's delicious! That's the way we merge both approaches. Like in any machloket , they are both true. Rav Moshe Feinstein beautifully explains these two tracks of hessed, merged into one, and that's how Abraham Avinu's running to the one cow became two cows. Have a wonderful day.

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We begin this episode with a look at The Abortion Clock, which tabulates the number of abortions occurring in real time in the United States and around the world. The staggering number of human beings destroyed in this way can be called nothing but genocide. We share an amazing article published by Live Action News that highlights several pro-life Jewish articles that have been published recently as a response to the NCJW's abortion propaganda opinion piece that appeared in Newsweek last month. The author mentions the Jewish Pro-Life Foundation and Rabbi Shlomo Nachman, who sits on our board of directors. The article quotes Rabbi Moshe Feinstein, and we turn to his statement in a 1976 issue of the Jewish Observer. We study Power Point slide # 5 Sanctity of Human Life in Judaism, # 35 A Jew Must Violate The Sabbath Rest to Save The Life Of An Unborn Child, and #18 What Does Rabbi Nachman Say? Aired 7/21/20. The Abortion Clock http://www.numberofabortions.com Rabbi Says Despite Claims To The Contrary, Judaism Is ‘Unambiguously Pro-Life'.                  https://www.liveaction.org/news/rabbi-judaism-unambiguously-pro-life/?utm_campaign=LANDD%20LD&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=91423547&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-86V-9gIwPMWKOjlyNd1zL_tJXnf4mS2l8dUZuZO_dpnEsDlxsTO-YpRMBTtFEMfZgUgb3uR5AB5UI0Dh0FIgt15hq9sg&utm_content=91423547&utm_source=hs_email Rabbi Shlomo Nachman's article Abortion and Related Issues http://learnemunah.com/being/abortion.html Rabbi Moshe Feinstein's comment in the Jewish Observer.  https://docs.google.com/viewerng/viewer?url=http://agudathisrael.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/JO1976-V11-N07.pdf&hl=en_US For Info, Help, and Healing, please visit JewishProLifeFoundation.org