Best Rabbi Haim Ovadia Podcasts (2024)

By knowing the world we know God, an especially relevant message of Psalm 104, read on Rosh Hodesh, during the current Corona Virus crisisBy Rabbi Haim Ovadia

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introduction to Sephardic Halakhic Methodology 36:29

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Las Mujeres Piadosas y la Educacion de Moises 24:12

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Moises es el protagonista del Exodo, y las mujeres piadosas son las que lo han salvado y educado.By Rabbi Haim Ovadia

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A Logical Jewish Response to the Corona Virus 11:24

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Kabbalat Shabbat 33:01

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Hive mind: Flexibility, Subjectivity, and Diversity in Halakha 47:59

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In this session we discuss the importance of listening to different voices, relying on the common sense of the people, and adjusting halakha to people's needs.By Rabbi Haim Ovadia

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Torah 115: New Midrash Toledot 10:13

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Torah 114: Toledot Parasha Pointers 6:33

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Torah 112: Haye Sara - Wrestling a Piece of Canaan 8:19

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Avraham's brilliant negotiation with Hittites. Surprise, Ephron is not a greedy villain.By Rabbi Haim Ovadia

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Torah 112A: Haye Sara - Matchmaker in Chief 16:09

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How was Avraham's servant able to convince Rivka's family to let her go to an unknown land?By Rabbi Haim Ovadia

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Torah 113: Haye Sara Parasha Pointers 7:51

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Pointers and food for thought on the Parasha. Focus on the two negotiations in the Parasha. Avraham with the Hittites and his servants with Rivka's family.By Rabbi Haim Ovadia

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Semikha Shabbat 12: Pikuah Nefesh ch. 328 54:43

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chapter 328 of Shulhan Arukh Orah Haim - Saving a life on ShabbatBy Rabbi Haim Ovadia

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Rosh HaShana laws and practices 52:12

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Semikha Shabbat 11: Siman 306 Spirit of Shabbat 49:47

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Semikha Shabbat 7:261 Lighting Candles 43:02

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Siman 261 in SH. The origin, meaning, and practices of candle lightingBy Rabbi Haim Ovadia

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Semikha Shabbat8: 269-272 Kiddush 56:51

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The laws of Kiddush - Shulhan arukh 269-272By Rabbi Haim Ovadia

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Semikha Shabbat 9:273-282 Kiddush to Torah Reading 45:33

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Here we wrap up the laws of Kiddush and continue into the laws of Shabbat prayers.By Rabbi Haim Ovadia

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Torah 116: Yitzhak and Rivka - The Early years 50:30

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Semikha 10: 301-302 Tur's Intro 59:02

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In chapter 301 the Tur explains his methodology in presenting the laws in the order he did. He speaks about general concepts of Shabbat. Chapter 302 (as well as parts of 301) is dedicated to the care of clothes.By Rabbi Haim Ovadia

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Semikha Shabbat 6: Food on the Stove and Time issues 51:51

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This episode covers chapters 253-261. We discuss the issue of leaving food on the stove before shabbat and the way to determine the beginning of Shabbat.By Rabbi Haim Ovadia

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Torah 111: Akedah: Ashkenazi Perspective 49:19

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The Akedah is one of the most challenging episodes of the Torah, if not of the whole Tanakh. the idea Dying for God has become embedded in Jewish consciousness largely because of the Akedah, but it has evolved differently among Sepharadm and Ashkenazim. In this episode we examine the Ashkenazi school of though and the possible influence Christianit…

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Semikha Shabbat 5: 250 - Timers and Delayed action 48:17

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Chapter 250 in Shulhan Arukh is the basis for the discussion of using timers or delayed action on Shabbat. You'd be surprised how many things can be done with the help of timers. Also, we discuss the term יש אומרים and the different approaches and style of Maimonides, the Tur, and R. Yosef Karo.By Rabbi Haim Ovadia

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Torah 109: Sodom is not about Sodomy 56:12

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Chapter 18 in Genesis: The mysterious visitors. Why did Lot serve Matzah? What was the problem of Sodom and how is it related to the Tower of Babel?By Rabbi Haim Ovadia

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Torah 110: Does Abraham Doubt God? 45:37

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According to the Midrash Abraham hesitated, or even refused, to be circumcised. in this discussion we see that this interpretation was a clever campaign by the rabbis to convince their contemporaries t circumcise their children, despite Greek influence. We also discuss the importance of the Exodus and why Abraham did not object when he was told tha…

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Semikha Shabbat 4: Transportation cont'd and rules of Pesikah 38:20

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A continued discussion of transportation before and during Shabbat. Using bicycle. Also - a discussion of the methodology of the Shulhan Arukh and how to determine on your own what to do in a given situation.By Rabbi Haim Ovadia

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Torah 108: Tower of Babel, Nimrod, Abraham, and Melchizedek 53:32

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In this episode: The Tower of Babel was an attempt at a 1984 style society. What exactly happened there? who is Nimrod? What was the origin of Abraham? The first energy war, and the mysterious King Melchizedek.By Rabbi Haim Ovadia

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Semikha Shabbat 3: 248 - Transportation and travel 59:42

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Chapter 248: Traveling before Shabbat by boat, train, or plane. What happens if the journey continues into Shabbat?By Rabbi Haim Ovadia

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Torah 107: From Cain to Lemekh 56:56

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Here we analyze the story of Cain and Abel. It is a multi-layered story which represents rifts in society and among families. Is it possible that God favored Abel in order to show us what not to do, as the horrible consequence was the first murder? Further in Genesis we find Lemekh as the father of civilization and a ruthless ruler, whose children …

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Semikha Shabbat 2: chapter 243: Lease and Rent 55:03

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Chapter 243 in Shulhan Arukh: Renting or leasing a facility of factory to a non-Jew for use on Shabbat, and related laws of commerce.By Rabbi Haim Ovadia

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Torah 103: Tree of Knowledge - Cycle of Life 1:02:27

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Third session of the discussion of Genesis. Here we analyze the events following the act of eating of the Forbidden Fruit, the symbolism of Gan Eden in parallel to the Mishkan and the Jewish Home, and how to break out of the inevitable cycle of life and death.By Rabbi Haim Ovadia

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Torah 102: Tree of Knowledge - Not a Sin 57:10

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The Tree of Knowledge was not an obstacle planted on man's path to make him sin, but rather a symbolic description of the process of coming of age and discovering free will.By Rabbi Haim Ovadia

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Semikha Shabbat 1: Shulhan Arukh 242 57:20

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chapter 242 in Shulhan Arukh speaks of honoring Shabbat. the parallel chapter in Arokh HaShulhan expands on the 39 melakhot and several important Halakhic concepts which pertain to Shabbat.By Rabbi Haim Ovadia

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Shabbat 39 melakhot part 2 52:44

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This is the conclusion of our discussion of Melakhot Shabbat, how the list was formed, and its connection to the mishkan.By Rabbi Haim Ovadia

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Midrash and rashi 1 50:44

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This is the first session in a series which will analyze Rashi's use of Midrashic material in his torah commentary. We discuss the unique characteristics of Rashi and what made his commentaries on the Talmud and the Torah stand out. We also discuss the nature of Midrash, its categories, and its historical development.…

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Midrash and rashi 2 54:01

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Analysis of the Midrashim used by Rashi in his commentary on the first chapter of BereshitBy Rabbi Haim Ovadia

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Shabbat 39 Melakhot, part 1 51:05

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Introduction to the list of 39 melakhot of Shabbat following the research of Prof. GilatBy Rabbi Haim Ovadia

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Torah 101: Genesis 1&2 - 2 Creation Stories 51:56

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An analysis of the differences between the two creation stories in Bereshit. Here I offer my theory that the first story describes God's perfect world while the second describes the imperfect world in which we live.By Rabbi Haim Ovadia

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Episode 233 - Halakhic Methodology- Rabbi Haim Ovadia 52:14

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The Halakhic Process 2 57:20

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In this session we continue discussing the methodology of the Halakhic process. Which books and genres to use, electronic databases, and other research methods. We also discuss the importance of distinguishing between rabbinical and biblical laws.By Rabbi Haim Ovadia

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Hillel and Pesah: Tradition or innovation? 1:06:40

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The Halakhic Process Part 1 55:13

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In this session we examine the development of halakha and the process of making halakhic decision, based on questions raised by participants of the Semikha Program of Torah Ve-AhavaBy Rabbi Haim Ovadia

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Avelut 13: Final Session 48:17

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In this session we cover the last chapters of Shulhan Arukh on Avelut, from 391 to 403. among the topics discussed: participating in a joyous activity, displaying sorrow on Shabbat, shiva and shloshim curtailed by holidays, staying at home during shiva, visiting the cemetery during shiva, prayers.By Rabbi Haim Ovadia

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Avelut 12: Shiva and Sheloshim prohibitions 57:39

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In this session we cover chapters 380-390 of Shulhan Arukh Yoreh Deah which speak about the prohibitions during Shiva and Shelohim, including shaving, bathing, washing clothes, working, attending celebrations and more.By Rabbi Haim Ovadia

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Avelut 11 Kaddish 54:36

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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?…

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Avelut 10: Mourning Practices 55:37

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In this session we discuss the custom of washing hands upon leaving the cemetery, and some of the restrictions posed on the mourners.By Rabbi Haim Ovadia

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Iraqi song sampler 30:22

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