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During these challenging and uncertain times, the Orthodox Union hosts a daily Tehillim and Chizuk call with a short inspirational lesson from a synagogue rabbi, followed by the recitation of tehillim, psalms. This 15-minute call takes place Monday through Friday at 1:00 pm ET. The call-in numbers are 773-377-9170 or 480-210-2150. For your convenience, click here to access the readings, with translation that will take place during the call. As a merit for those who are ill, to honor someone ...
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At 23, Senai lost her husband, Yosef, on October 7th. Yosef was killed heroically saving civilian lives with his IDF unit, Duvdevan. Despite her loss, Senai continues to honor Yosef's memory by doing good in the world, as he always did. She lives fully, with no regrets, and remains committed to Israel as her forever home. Senai's unwavering belief …
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In 1976, a little baby was born to a Jewish mother and her black boyfriend. Their relationship quickly spiraled and the young Jewish mom found herself trying to fugure her life out. She was introduced to Chabad and the Lubavitcher Rebbe. The little boy grew up feeling different. But everything changed after he spent time with the Rebbe. Today, Rabb…
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Rabbi Tzvi Kushlefsky, a respected rosh yeshiva based in Jerusalem, joyfully welcomed his firstborn son into the world this March at the age of 88. Rabbi Kushlefsky experienced the sorrow of becoming a widower at 82, having never had children with his first wife. He remarried six years later to Mrs. Rochel Daniella, an American woman aged 50 at the…
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Yechiel Bruck is the epitome of resilience. Despite facing immense medical challenges—four kidney transplants, two heart attacks, two mini-strokes, and septic shock—he never gives up. His determination to live a happy life is truly moving. ✬ SPONSOR OF THIS EPISODE ✬ ► Money Tip of the Week: Got Points? Get PEYD! It's time to fill your pocket with …
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At 14, he decided that the Church and his life in Puerto Rico was not for him. He kept on hearing about the Jews in New York from his mother so he decided to investigate. Today, Avraham Goldstein is the Rebbe of his community of converts in Scranton and he is a Puppa Chasid. ✬ SPONSOR OF THIS EPISODE ✬ ► BitBean: Industry Leading Enterprise Softwar…
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Volozhin Yeshiva. Haskalah Publications. Not all Volozhin Students Were on the Same Level. Bialik in the Yeshiva. How He Lived in Two Worlds. Bialik's Oneg Shabbat & Poetry. Shutting Down Roads is Not Acceptable. The Rav on Matan Torah. - Jun 10, 2024 - Chasidus Meets America by Ora Wiskind. Students in Volozhin: Maskilim vs 'tzadikim.' Tolerance o…
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Volozhin Yeshiva. Haskalah Publications. Not all Volozhin Students Were on the Same Level. Bialik in the Yeshiva. How He Lived in Two Worlds. Bialik's Oneg Shabbat & Poetry. Shutting Down Roads is Not Acceptable. The Rav on Matan Torah. - Jun 9, 2024 -By Rakeffet-Rothkoff, Rabbi Dr. Aaron
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Chanie Apfelbaum, the creator of "Busy in Brooklyn," is a renowned kosher food blogger based in Brooklyn, New York. Her life changed dramatically when her brother was tragically murdered on a New York highway. As a single mom, Chanie turned to cooking as a source of healing and purpose. Her blog shares modern, approachable kosher recipes that cater…
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Volozhin Yeshiva. A Moving Description of the More Emotional Aspects of the Members of the Yeshiva Discussed Along With a Description of Bialik in the Yeshiva. Camaraderie and Kinship But Also Machloket and Romance. Abba Blusher's Memoir as a Source. - Jun 3, 2024 - Hovevei Zion Kattowitz Conference of 1884. Intense Torah learning in Sochatchov. אב…
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R' Menashe Klein: Mishneh Halakhot 13:150-153: How to Bring Russian Jews in Moscow Closer to Torah and Mitzvot. The Danger of Relying on Emotion in Making Decisions. An Evaluation of Conversion-גרות. The Greater Importance of Chukim over Mishpatim. - Jun 2, 2024 - Lighting Shabbat נרות before plag. Rabbis should've encouraged aliyah in 1884. Religi…
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Tehila Bollag was born in Poland to a Christian family. After they moved to Chicago she started to drift away from her religion. Until she stumbled upon Judaism. This is her story. You can follow Tehilla here: IG: https://www.instagram.com/tehillatehillaa/?hl=en ✬ SPONSOR OF THIS EPISODE ✬ ► TorahMates: Only 30 Minutes a Week to Change Their Life C…
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The 30th Day Memorial for Menachem Nussbaum, a Dear Friend of Rav Aaron Rakeffet for Over 80 Years. (Hebrew) — אזכרה לרגל שלושים של מנחם נוסבאום, חברו היקר של הרב אהרון רקפת למעלה מ-80 שנה. (בעִברִית) - May 29, 2024 - This memorial took place at the Ohel Rivka Synagogue in Jerusalem, on May 29th, 2024. The two speakers were Rabbi Moshe Shai and Rab…
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Volozhin Yeshiva. R' Chaim Soloveitchik. Descriptions of the Various Ways R' Chaim Was so Unique. Other Gedolim in His Time. R' Chaim's Attraction to Chassidut. - May 27, 2024 - R' Norman Lamm: The yeshiva as a cave. R' Lessin: as Noah's ark. Dr. Belkin never visited Israel. R' Yaakov Kamenetsky's 4 gedolei hador: אור שמח, R' David Friedman of Karl…
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Munkatcher Rebbe's Curses. R' Elya Svei's Attack on Aish Hatorah. Cohen Marrying a Convert. R' Moshe Sternbuch on Inviting Non-Observant to Shabbat Meals. Severely Restricting Divorce. R' Menashe Klein-Mishneh Halachot on Kiruv of Soviet Jewry. - May 26, 2024 - Munkatcher Rebbe: Letters of בר קמצא to curse Bundists & Belzers. Widower lighting Shabb…
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Shabbos Kestenbaum is a graduate student at Harvard Divinity School and the lead plaintiff against Harvard University alleging pervasive and systemic antisemitism. He's spoken to congress and been extremely brave calling out the blatant hatred for the Jewish people on campus. You can follow his journey here IG: https://www.instagram.com/shabboskest…
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Volozhin Yeshiva. Comparing R' Naftali Tzvi Yehuda Berlin (Netziv) and R' Chaim Soloveitchik. Descriptions of the Various Ways R' Chaim Was so Unique and How Others Related to Him - May 20, 2024 - President Biden. How widower should light נרות שבת before plag. Disposable aluminum pans. Osher Ad. Rav Noah Weinberg on honoring non-observant supporter…
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Kashering Dishes. Munkatcher Rebbe. R' Menashe Klein: Mishneh Halakhot 7:223: How Should Newly Observant Children Relate to Their Less-Observant Parents, Focusing on Eating in Their Home. - May 19, 2024 - R' Moshe David Tendler: Kasher inherited dishes in self-cleaning oven. Widower, lighting Shabbat candles before Plag Minchah: A solution. Wearing…
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You may have read the Torah (the bible) hundreds of times. But if you ever realized this deep pattern that runs throughout the stories of Abraham, Yitzchak and Yaakov and Ishmael & Eisav? In this video, Rabbi Ken Spiro breaks down the current enemies of Israel and why exactly antisemitism is popular. Rabbi Ken Spiro’s quick-paced, humorous style ca…
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