The Q & A with Rabbi Breitowitz Podcast

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SUPPORT OHR SOMAYACHS ONLINE CAMPAIGN! https://cmatch.me/podcastsrb Dedication opportunities are available for episodes and series at https://ohr.edu/donate/qa Questions? Comments? podcasts@ohr.edu Yeshivat Ohr Somayach located in the heart of Jerusalem, is an educational institution for young Jewish English-speaking men. We have a range of classes and programs designed for the intellectually curious and academically inclined - for those with no background in Jewish learning to those who are proficient in Gemara and other original source material. To find the perfect program for you, please visit our website https://ohr.edu/study_in_israel​ whatsapp us at https://bit.ly/OSREGISTER or call our placement specialist at 1-254-981-0133 today! Subscribe to the Rabbi Breitowitz Q&A Podcast at https://plnk.to/rbq&a Submit questions for the Q&A with Rabbi Breitowitz https://forms.gle/VCZSK3wQJJ4fSd3Q7 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/OhrSomayach/videos You can listen to this and many other Ohr Somayach programs by downloading our app, on Apple and Google Play, ohr.edu and all major podcast platforms. Visit us @ https://ohr.edu PRODUCED BY: CEDAR MEDIA STUDIOS

SUPPORT OHR SOMAYACHS ONLINE CAMPAIGN! https://cmatch.me/podcastsrb Dedication opportunities are available for shiurim & podcast episodes/series at https://ohr.edu/donate/qa Questions? Comments? podcasts@ohr.edu Yeshivat Ohr Somayach located in the heart of Jerusalem, is an educational institution for young Jewish English-speaking men. We have a range of classes and programs designed for the intellectually curious and academically inclined - for those with no background in Jewish learning to those who are proficient in Gemara and other original source material. To find the perfect program for you, please visit our website https://ohr.edu/study_in_israel​ whatsapp us at https://bit.ly/OSREGISTER or call our placement specialist at 1-254-981-0133 today! Subscribe to the Rabbi Breitowitz Q&A Podcast at https://plnk.to/rbq&a Submit questions for the Q&A with Rabbi Breitowitz https://forms.gle/VCZSK3wQJJ4fSd3Q7 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/OhrSomayach/videos 00:00 - Why do people value certain mitzvos more than others? 03:55 - Some people say that they do not engage with the state since it was founded by anti-religious people. Could they not accept that we have precedent that things of lowly origin can be elevated, for example, Dovid HaMelech? 13:45 - Could it be that the Sanhedrin was disbanded by Hashem in order that Halacha not become too cumbersome? 19:05 - Are there some foods that are less treif than others? 23:25 - Could someone who believes in the truth of Judaism believe in the elements of truth within other religions? 31:10 - Could we re-institute the Sanhedrin? 36:15 - Is someone believed to say they are Jewish? 39:14 - Is it better to struggle to keep almost all of Shabbat or keep all of Shabbat with ease? Does it make a difference that the former individual is violating Shabbat in order to visit his family? 44:35 - What is the best thing for one to learn who only has a short amount of time each day? 46:55 - How can one support the idea that wicked ideologies have an element of truth if the wicked ideologies themselves didn't practically have a positive impact? 50:30 - What is the process that determines whether decrees remain or are absolved? 53:33 - How did wearing a Kippah or davening Maariv become accepted by Klal Yisrael? 55:15 - Does someone get reward for doing good things without belief in G-d? 01:01:14 - What is the reward for someone who neglects just one of Rambam's 13 principles of faith? 01:03:55 - How does it work to say a bracha for an ascent of someone's neshama? (L'Ilui Nishmas) 01:07:05 - What is the isur to pasken against Shulchan Aruch? 01:13:55 - How can a bachur balance learning and chesed? 01:15:55 - It says in the Chovos Levavos that someone who believes in chance is treated as such. Why is this so? Would it also apply to belief in a cruel G-d? 01:19:30 - The Imahot and other women in Tanach are described as beautiful. How should we understand this? 01:23:15 - What is the religious significance of the state of the world right now? 01:26:06 - How can we educate other people's children in shul? 01:27:40 - It says the soul of Tamar's first husband was to come down to the children of the second marriage. Did this actually take place? 01:30:05 - Does someone get reward for doing mitzvos for honour or money? 01:31:55 - How can we depict Hashem as loving and yet also punishing and exacting? Furthermore, how could He 'desire' to eradicate the entire Jewish people after the Sin of the Golden Calf? 01:34:50 - How can Hashem be a giver if He is infinite? You can listen to this and many other Ohr Somayach programs by downloading our app, on Apple and Google Play, ohr.edu and all major podcast platforms. Visit us @ https://ohr.edu PRODUCED BY: CEDAR MEDIA STUDIOS

Discover the fascinating debate surrounding the prohibition of affectionate touching, especially between men and women, and its differing interpretations among scholars. Explore the theological intricacies of Jewish statehood and the impact of Torah study on character refinement. Delve into blessings, the existence of spirits, and the implications for ethical behavior. Unpack the complexities of Jewish war obligations in contemporary conflicts and the significance of Hanukkah gelt, tracing its evolution from teacher gifts to modern practices.

Dedicated In honor of Elie Pieprz's birthday from his parents, wife and children. May he have lots of nachat and הצלחה עד120 Dedication opportunities are available for episodes and series at https://ohr.edu/donate/qa Questions? Comments? podcasts@ohr.edu Yeshivat Ohr Somayach located in the heart of Jerusalem, is an educational institution for young Jewish English-speaking men. We have a range of classes and programs designed for the intellectually curious and academically inclined - for those with no background in Jewish learning to those who are proficient in Gemara and other original source material. To find the perfect program for you, please visit our website https://ohr.edu/study_in_israel​ whatsapp us at https://bit.ly/OSREGISTER or call our placement specialist at 1-254-981-0133 today! Subscribe to the Rabbi Breitowitz Q&A Podcast at https://plnk.to/rbq&a Submit questions for the Q&A with Rabbi Breitowitz https://forms.gle/VCZSK3wQJJ4fSd3Q7 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/OhrSomayach/videos 00:00 - 1:36 Can a woman be given a bracelet to get married instead of a ring? 1:37 - 3:47 What is the Torah's perspective on Pacifism? 3:48 - 8:00 Why does the father receive the fine if a girl is violated according to Halacha? 8:01 - 16:46 How does a person know how much Bitachon and Hishtadlus they should have? 16:47 - 22:10 What is the Rav's perspective on going up to the Temple Mount today? 22:11 - 25:05 Why is a dog our "go to" animal to decide if something is allowed or not? 25:06 - 25:44 What is the source for Taanis Dibbur (refraining from speaking)? 25:45 - 31:10 If a person's family is not financially stable but he wants to learn Torah all day by relying on the public, would it be halachically permitted to do this? 31:11 - 40:50 Is extreme sports like bungee jumping and skydiving halachically permitted? 40:51 - 45:50 Why did Chakira (philosophy) disappear from Judaism? 45:51 - 49:12 Within the secular education of frum schools, is it halachically permitted to study stories of Greek mythology such as plays from the Odyssey? 49:13 - 54:20 If Yishmael grew up in the house of Avraham why is it many of his descendants commit violence? 54:21 - 55:50 How is it we can say we have a unbroken mesorah yet, we don't have the ten tribes today? You can listen to this and many other Ohr Somayach programs by downloading our app, on Apple and Google Play, ohr.edu and all major podcast platforms. Visit us @ https://ohr.edu PRODUCED BY: CEDAR MEDIA STUDIOS

Dedication opportunities are available for episodes and series at https://ohr.edu/donate/qa Questions? Comments? podcasts@ohr.edu Yeshivat Ohr Somayach located in the heart of Jerusalem, is an educational institution for young Jewish English-speaking men. We have a range of classes and programs designed for the intellectually curious and academically inclined - for those with no background in Jewish learning to those who are proficient in Gemara and other original source material. To find the perfect program for you, please visit our website https://ohr.edu/study_in_israel​ whatsapp us at https://bit.ly/OSREGISTER or call our placement specialist at 1-254-981-0133 today! Subscribe to the Rabbi Breitowitz Q&A Podcast at https://plnk.to/rbq&a Submit questions for the Q&A with Rabbi Breitowitz https://forms.gle/VCZSK3wQJJ4fSd3Q7 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/OhrSomayach/videos (7-19-24) You can listen to this and many other Ohr Somayach programs by downloading our app, on Apple and Google Play, ohr.edu and all major podcast platforms. Visit us @ https://ohr.edu PRODUCED BY: CEDAR MEDIA STUDIOS

Dedicated in memory of Noel Kaplan, Nachshon ben Meir. Dedication opportunities are available for episodes and series at https://ohr.edu/donate/qa Questions? Comments? podcasts@ohr.edu Yeshivat Ohr Somayach located in the heart of Jerusalem, is an educational institution for young Jewish English-speaking men. We have a range of classes and programs designed for the intellectually curious and academically inclined - for those with no background in Jewish learning to those who are proficient in Gemara and other original source material. To find the perfect program for you, please visit our website https://ohr.edu/study_in_israel​ whatsapp us at https://bit.ly/OSREGISTER or call our placement specialist at 1-254-981-0133 today! Subscribe to the Rabbi Breitowitz Q&A Podcast at https://plnk.to/rbq&a Submit questions for the Q&A with Rabbi Breitowitz https://forms.gle/VCZSK3wQJJ4fSd3Q7 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/OhrSomayach/videos You can listen to this and many other Ohr Somayach programs by downloading our app, on Apple and Google Play, ohr.edu and all major podcast platforms. Visit us @ https://ohr.edu PRODUCED BY: CEDAR MEDIA STUDIOS

Dedication opportunities are available for episodes and series at https://ohr.edu/donate/qa Questions? Comments? podcasts@ohr.edu Yeshivat Ohr Somayach located in the heart of Jerusalem, is an educational institution for young Jewish English-speaking men. We have a range of classes and programs designed for the intellectually curious and academically inclined - for those with no background in Jewish learning to those who are proficient in Gemara and other original source material. To find the perfect program for you, please visit our website https://ohr.edu/study_in_israel​ whatsapp us at https://bit.ly/OSREGISTER or call our placement specialist at 1-254-981-0133 today! Subscribe to the Rabbi Breitowitz Q&A Podcast at https://plnk.to/rbq&a Submit questions for the Q&A with Rabbi Breitowitz https://forms.gle/VCZSK3wQJJ4fSd3Q7 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/OhrSomayach/videos 9 October 2024 00:00 - 7:06 Should I always tell someone that they're Jewish if they had not known? 7:07 - 12:30 What is the explanation of the Khazar people? 12:31 - 20:00 Why are Jews so successful in the world, yet having such a small population? 20:01 - 25:48 How do we know the passing down of the Oral Torah is legitimate? 25:49 - 30:40 How do we know the prophecies of the 'new temple' refers to the Messianic Redemption, perhaps it was referring to The Second Temple? 30:41 - 37:30 Why is it so important to Daven to Hashem through the Nusach of the Siddur? 37:31 - 42:30 If my free will is restricted as a result of my sins, how can I be punished for decisions made beyond the point of restriction? Are any future sins the will of God? 42:31 - 47:05 If I have free will and everyone else has free will then how can there be divine providence? 47:06 - 50:22 What is the range of my free will? 50:23 - 56:10 Why don't Chabad sleep in the Sukkah? 56:11 - 01:00:00 Why do we continue to apply some Takanos of Chazal but not others? 01:00:01 - 01:05:22 What is the origin of having a party at age 13, a bar mitzvah? 01:05:23 - 01:08:00 Do we still practice Halitzah even if the woman has to wait many years to receive it? 01:08:01 - 01:11:00 How can I enjoy Gemara more? 01:11:01 - 01:14:55 How can we have faith in difficult times? 01:14:56 - 01:18:50 How do techiyas hamesim and olam haba work? 01:18:51 - 01:21:35 When I answer questions about Judaism should I answer truthfully or modify my answer to accommodate their beliefs? 01:21:36 - 01:23:54 What is the significance of a kvitel(prayer-note)? 01:23:55 - 01:29:30 The Mesilas Yesharim says teshuva can only work from chesed. How can it be that Hashem overlooks the reality of what happened? 01:29:31 - 01:32:22 Can we build the third temple without Gog uMagog etc? 01:32:23 - 01:36:25 What did the European Rabbis tell people to do before the holocaust in regard to fleeing to America? 01:36:26 - 01:39:00 Why are Drashos D'Oraissa if they were not commanded by God? 01:39:01 What is the Avodah of Yom Kippur and Shabbos? You can listen to this and many other Ohr Somayach programs by downloading our app, on Apple and Google Play, ohr.edu and all major podcast platforms. Visit us @ https://ohr.edu PRODUCED BY: CEDAR MEDIA STUDIOS

A Gmar Chasima Tova to all our listeners! SIGN UP!: UPCOMING LIVE Q&A! https://bit.ly/RBQALIVE Dedication opportunities are available for episodes and series at https://ohr.edu/donate/qa Questions? Comments? podcasts@ohr.edu Yeshivat Ohr Somayach located in the heart of Jerusalem, is an educational institution for young Jewish English-speaking men. We have a range of classes and programs designed for the intellectually curious and academically inclined - for those with no background in Jewish learning to those who are proficient in Gemara and other original source material. To find the perfect program for you, please visit our website https://ohr.edu/study_in_israel​ whatsapp us at https://bit.ly/OSREGISTER or call our placement specialist at 1-254-981-0133 today! Subscribe to the Rabbi Breitowitz Q&A Podcast at https://plnk.to/rbq&a Submit questions for the Q&A with Rabbi Breitowitz https://forms.gle/VCZSK3wQJJ4fSd3Q7 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/OhrSomayach/videos You can listen to this and many other Ohr Somayach programs by downloading our app, on Apple and Google Play, ohr.edu and all major podcast platforms. Visit us @ https://ohr.edu PRODUCED BY: R' Zevi Kaufman / CEDAR MEDIA STUDIOS