Q&A- Vilna Gaon, Veganism & Emotions

0:00 What is the Vilna Gaons view on Rambam and Philosophy?

4:40 Is there any obligation for veganism according to the Torah? Follow up: Does killing animals cause harm to them?

12:00 When G-d interacts with Bnei Israel why are certain emotional descriptions/words used to describe G-d's feelings, thoughts, interactions, actions etc?

16:12 When Moshiach comes will there be any halachas that we follow that we think are right but are actually wrong? Any new halachas we will follow?

32:10 How does one develop the aspect of thinking critically?

38:49 In Gemara how can commentators define halacha if it's not sure what is going on in the Gemara?

40:13 Why does Hashem want human beings to sacrifice animals to him?

45:15 Is Aggadic material authoritative to legislate halacha?

59:15 Should we be looking to where Hashem sends us in learning or should we go our own way? (On the topic on sheefus)

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