Best Rabbi Yehuda Podcasts (2024)

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Yalta and the Place of Anger in Leadership 50:34

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A virtual event presentation by Rabba Sara Hurwitz The event was co-sponsored by Congregation Or Tzion About the Event: Is anger ever a useful tool to bring about change? Or is anger destructive and unbecoming for leaders? Does gender bias inherently affect the way we experience angry male or female leaders? Finally, can Yalta, one of the few named…

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The Great (Non-Jewish) Kings of Jewish History: (Cyrus, Alexander, and Julian) 29:47

2h ago29:47

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A hybrid event (in-person and virtual) by Rabbi Marc Gitler The event was co-sponsored by BMH-BJ About the Event: As a small people, Jews have always been at the whim of larger empires. We know of the kings who oppressed our people, so let’s spend time familiarizing ourselves with kings who restored our people’s fortunes. About the Speaker: Marc Gi…

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TFJ Season 4 Episode 10 An Intimate Peek at the Life of an Israeli Ambassador 23:22

9h ago23:22

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Ambassador Daniel Taub, Israel’s ambassador to the United Kingdom between 2011 – 2015 returns to TFJ to relate fascinating and intriguing anecdotes from the time that he represented Israel in Britain. Not since the time of Ambassador Yehuda Aviner, did Israel have an emissary that was so beloved by Anglo-Jewry. Under his watch Israel’s relations im…

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Fast Day- 17th Of Tamuz- An Original Thought To Make The Fast Meaningful & Fulfilling 39:30

4h ago39:30

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In this Monday Night Shiur With my Post High school guys, we explore the idea of fasting and the times we are entering now. We reflect on the act of Pinchas and how hidden within his story we can find an original outlook for the upcoming fast of Shiva Asar B'Tamuz.By Rabbi Ari Bensoussan

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How Do We Remain Optimistic in These Troubling Times? 56:30

1h ago56:30

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A virtual event presentation by Dr. Russ Linden The event was co-sponsored by Temple Emanuel About the Event: January 6. Our polarized society. Oct. 7. The war in Gaza. The impact of climate change. Chaos at our Southern Border … The problems are everywhere, and they seem overwhelming. We Jews are a people of hope. Indeed, Israel’s national anthem …

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Moses's Biblical Fiction - Balak 18:10

2h ago18:10

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In this episode of "Truths, Jewish Wisdom for Today," Levi Brackman discusses the Torah portion of Balak, offering an ideological perspective on its authorship and historical authenticity. Brackman begins by summarizing the story of Balak, the Moabite king, who hires the Gentile prophet Balaam to curse the Israelites. Despite his efforts, Balaam en…

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Jewish History & Destiny- Mashiach's Mission 54:54

4h ago54:54

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In this Women's Class we discuss the meaning of Mashiach, how Mashiach will reinstitute living life according to Torah values. We then use this as a backdrop to discuss what happened during the rise of Christianity and how history has repeated itself today.By Rabbi Ari Bensoussan

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The Torah of Rav Yehuda Leon Ashkenazi: A Conversation with Rav Gavriel Reiss 20:03

5h ago20:03

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Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz sits with Rav Gavriel Reiss to talk about Rav Yehuda Ashkenazi. Rav Gavriel Reiss was born and raised in Los Angeles but moved to Israel as a teenager. He served in elite IDF units before dedicating himself to Jewish education. In 2017, he embarked on a trailblazing initiative to break out of the security fence of Pnei K…

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A Settler's View and Journey on Peace 59:32

3d ago59:32

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Rav Gavriel Reiss was born and raised in Los Angeles but moved to Israel as a teenager. He served in elite IDF units before dedicating himself to Jewish education. In 2017, he embarked on a trailblazing initiative to break out of the security fence of Pnei Kedem in southern Judea to create a farm that would not only serve to help Jews learn to live…

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The Torah’s Rejection of Venerating Dead Leaders - Chukat 17:08

1d ago17:08

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In this episode of "Truths: Jewish Wisdom for Today," Rabbi Dr. Levi Brackman discusses the Torah portion "Chukat," which heavily focuses on the concept of death. He explores the significance of death in the Torah, emphasizing that while life is sacred and filled with purpose, death represents the cessation of this purpose and the ultimate impurity…

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TFJ Season 4 Episode 9 The First Truce in the War of Independence and the Creation of the Refugee Problem 28:20

3d ago28:20

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Britain was in favor of soliciting its Arab neighbors at Israel’s expense. However, the economic realities of strapped Britain at the end of WW II ensured that she could not aggravate the United States. Hence Britain had no recourse but to comply with the arms embargo to the Middle-East. The UN imposed a cease fire early in the War of Independence …

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Jewish History & Destiny- The Giants of The Mishnah & Gemara 43:55

8d ago43:55

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It is Mishna & Gemara Time! Explaining our Mesorah's importance and the responsibility and super human efforts of those giants who made it a possibility. We hear about the talents of Reb Yochanan Ben Zakai and the incredible story of Reb Yochanan & Rish Lakish.By Rabbi Ari Bensoussan

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6 Knocks of Repentance- What Are the Critical Lessons Israeli Society Needs to Learn After October 7th? 55:49

5d ago55:49

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A virtual event presentation by Rabbi Avidan Freedman About the Event: Maimonides writes that one who looks at past tragedies as mere happenstance is acting “cruelly”. Rather, the events of the past must goad us to introspection. Using the writing of Rabbi Joseph Soloveitchik as a model, we will explore how to suggest directions of introspection th…

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Putting Your Money Where Your Soul Is: Jewish Wisdom and Socially Responsible Investing 55:01

8d ago55:01

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A virtual event presentation by Rabbi Jacob Siegel Temple Solel co-hosted the event About the event: “Business as usual” is leading us to rising economic suffering, societal division, and climate crisis. A new approach promises socially responsible investing by looking at “environmental, social, and governance (ESG)” concerns. Amid the new buzzword…

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Despair and Mediation: Moses Between Rebellion and Divine Wrath 10:08

8d ago10:08

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In this episode of "Truths: Jewish Wisdom for Today," Rabbi Dr. Levi Brackman discusses the Torah portion of Korach, focusing on the rebellion led by Korach against Moses and Aaron. Korach's challenge was based on the idea that all Israelites are holy and should be allowed to serve as priests, not just Aaron and his descendants. Levi highlights thr…

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Jewish History & Destiny- Post Destruction, Reb Akiva , Reb Yehuda Hanasi and The Mishna's Origin 43:12

11d ago43:12

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In this Women's History Shiur , We skip to Post- Second Bet Hamikdash to focus on the origin of our current survival in this very long exile. We go through some unfortunate and unpleasant stories as we meander through our origins of exile. Reb Akiva, Reb Yehuda Hanasi and even Marcus Areilus are introduced in this emotional and necessary shiur.…

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Defying the Divine: The Stories of the Makoshesh and Makalel - Shlach with Yehuda Ber Zirkind 31:29

21d ago31:29

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In this episode of "Truths, Jewish Wisdom for Today," host Rabbi Dr. Levi Brackman and guest Rabbi Yehudah Ber Zerkind discuss the Torah portion of Shlach, focusing on the story of the man gathering sticks on Shabbos (the Makoshesh). This story is juxtaposed with another incident from the portion of Emor in Leviticus, where a man curses God and is …

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Jewish Teachings and Climate Action 48:05

16d ago48:05

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A hybrid event (in-person and virtual) by Rabbi Yonatan Neril About the Event: Rabbi Yonatan Neril will explore Jewish teachings that relate to ecology and why it’s so critical that Jewish communities mobilize to address the climate crisis. We are facing the greatest challenge we have ever faced and Jewish wisdom has a critical role in informing va…

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What’s A Nice Jewish Girl Like You Doing In A Place Like This? Jews, Prison, and Spirituality 1:00:30

17d ago1:00:30

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A virtual event presentation by Dr. Elaine Leeder The event was co-sponsored by Temple Emanuel About the event: For the last twenty-eight years Elaine Leeder has been working in prisons, first at Elmira Correctional Facility, then San Quentin, and now in prisons all over California. Her teaching, then running self-help groups and now doing Victim/O…

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Hadren Baba Metzia - Business Advice from the Talmud and Why People Die 21:42

25d ago21:42

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In this special episode of "Truths, Jewish Wisdom for Today," Rabbi Dr. Levi Brackman marks the completion of the Talmudic tractate Bava Metzia with a Hadran, a traditional concluding reflection. He explains the significance of the Hadran prayer, which expresses the commitment to continually return to and study the Torah. Brackman delves into key t…

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TFJ Season 4 Episode 8 Visiting the Sick - A Contemporary Application 23:36

22d ago23:36

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This episode begins with some useful tips and matters of etiquette regarding the commandment to visit the sick. Motty Mendelowitz joins to detail the project he and his family have undertaken that has rewritten the book regarding this precept, constantly leaving the infirm markedly better after the visit. Team Mendelovitz is profoundly improving th…

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Archie Gottesman: How a Marketing Executive is Engaging Jews and Fighting Antisemitism—Jewish Insights with Justin Pines 59:22

18d ago59:22

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Can a billboard engage Jews? Or fight antisemitism? Justin is joined by Archie Gottesman, the marketing executive behind the eye-catching Manhattan Mini Storage ads, to discuss how she is using clever ad campaigns to target disengaged Jews and seek allies to fight antisemitism through her organization, JewBelong. You can learn more at JewBelong.com…

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Riffraff Among Us: How Losing Identity Leads to Moral Decay - Bahalotcha 17:46

28d ago17:46

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In this episode of "Truth Jewish Wisdom for Today," Levi Brackman discusses the Torah portion of Beha'alotcha from Numbers 11, highlighting the people's complaints and God's response. He examines the Israelites' grievances, including their lack of gratitude for manna and desire for meat, and contrasts this with their earlier complaints in Exodus 16…

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Reinterpreting Our Judaism - A Conversation on Faith and Identity w/ Yehuda Zirkind 2:16:38

1M ago2:16:38

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In this episode of "Truths, Jewish Wisdom for Today," host Rabbi Dr Levi Brackman engages in an in-depth and candid conversation with Rabbi Yehudah DovBer Zirkind, a learned scholar deeply rooted in both traditional and critical Jewish studies. The episode, lasting over two hours, explores Zirkind's unique perspective, influenced by his lineage as …

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"Whose Torah Is It?"—Yehuda Kurtzer on Jewish Insights with Justin Pines 59:37

25d ago59:37

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Shavuot celebrates the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai and is traditionally a holiday of immersive text study. Reflecting on the spirit of the holiday, Justin is joined by Dr. Yehuda Kurtzer, President of the Shalom Hartman Institute, to discuss how they each relate to the Torah and how it informs the way they think today.…

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Jewish History & Destiny- Kings David & Shlomo- Building of Mashiach's Dynasty 41:12

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In this class we go from Davids origin story as a shepherd to a King. His drive, his set up in Jerusalem and how King Shlomo follows his legacy. Throw in some personal stories with Rav Kaduri's coat and Scottish accents, it is a fun , educational and inspiring listen.By Rabbi Ari Bensoussan

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In the Beginnings: The Dual Foundations of Judaism 56:29

1M ago56:29

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A virtual event presentation by Rabbi Dr. David Harbater Co-sponsored by Congregation Or Tzion & BMH-BJ About the Event: Throughout history, billions of people worldwide have studied the biblical account of creation without realizing that there is not one account but rather two separate and competing accounts. Through a careful reading of the text,…

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TFJ Season 4 Episode 7 The Impact of Soviet Policy Toward Israel on Russian Jewry 1948-1987 26:26

1M ago26:26

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The vital support of the Soviet Union towards Israel’s creation is an unknown chapter in Israeli history. Consequentially, too much credit is awarded to America who did nothing more in the critical first years than vote for her statehood and recognize its independence. Stalin was the most unlikely of Israel supporters, yet as it says in Proverbs, “…

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Sovereignty, Violence, and Morality: Zionism and the Ethics of Judaism 40:02

1M ago40:02

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A virtual event presentation by Rabbi Chaim Seidler-Feller Beth El Phoenix co-hosted the event About the Event: The current conflict that has seen a revival of the discussion regarding the Jewish right to establish a state in the Land of Israel has occasioned a renewed focus on the dynamics of sovereignty. Beyond a doubt, implementing Jewish sovere…

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JHP S1 LIVE TOUR What is heroism for American Jewry? 1:00:57

1M ago1:00:57

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American Jewry stands at a crossroads, facing great risks and real opportunities. Success in such a moment requires clarity of vision, confidence in identity and readiness for action - all elements of a heroic stance. This first class of Rav Mike's recent US tour is an exploration of what Jewish heroism is, how it can be cultivated in our lives and…

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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 ... 1:51:11

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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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JHP S1 - LIVE TOUR Generation of Healing 1:15:52

1M ago1:15:52

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There are many models of Jewish hero, and the healer is among the most important. In a time when Israeli Jews are struggling to be victorious warriors, here is a call for American Jewry to pick up the task of healing. Because if victory means nothing more than smashing your enemies, we are still left with a broken world in the end…

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Yael Ziegler on the Book of Ruth—Jewish Insights with Justin Pines—Torah Giants 5 58:01

1M ago58:01

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Why do most Jewish communities read the book of Ruth on Shavuot, and why is this story about one Jewish family so important? Justin is joined by international Bible scholar Dr. Yael Ziegler, who is the author of "Ruth: From Alienation to Monarchy" to explore the meaning of the story and its relevance today. You can find the book here: https://koren…

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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 ... 1:37:45

1M ago1:37:45

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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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The Divine and Mundane Necessity of Counting For Business and Life - Bamidbar 30:15

1M ago30:15

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This episode of "Truths: Jewish Wisdom for Today," by Rabbi Dr. Levi Brackman introduces the Book of Numbers (Bamidbar) and delves into the commandment to count the Israelites, explaining that this is the third time they have been counted. Levi explores why the numbers remained the same despite events like the sin of the Golden Calf. He mentions co…

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Jewish History & Destiny- The Origins of David Hamelech , The Goliath of Our Days & The Silent Simcha of Shavuot 50:46

1M ago50:46

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Action Packed Shiur this week! TOO MUCH TO WRITE ABOUT IN ONE LITTLE DESCRIPTION! David Hamelech , Parenting , Makings of a King , War, The need of a Goliath-so David can win , Jews in Galut and so much more about Love and Simcha in Shavuot. Enjoy! Please take out a minute to subscribe and send out to others so we can spread Awesome Torah Everywher…

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Yitz Greenberg on Israel Salanter & Mussar Movement—Jewish Insights with Justin Pines—Torah Giants 4 57:35

1M ago57:35

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Rabbi Yitz Greenberg joins Justin to discuss the life and legacy of Rabbi Israel Salanter (1810-1883), founder of the Mussar movement (Jewish character development). Together, Rabbis Greenberg and Pines created a translation of and commentary on Rabbi Salanter’s seminal work, "Ohr Yisrael and Other Writings" (Koren). The code Ohr15 will give 15% of…

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Embracing Impermanence for Mindful Living 48:53

2M ago48:53

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A virtual event presentation by Melanie Gruenwald About the Event: Be fully present to what is present, and integrate past and future into this moment - Kabbalah Experience Awareness Practice Impermanence is a principle of harmony. When we don’t struggle against it we are in harmony with reality - Pema Chodron These constantly changing times can be…

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Chofetz Chaim Day 119 (Siyum) 11:14

2M ago11:14

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By Rabbi Bentzy Rosenberg

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Chofetz Chaim Day 118 12:50

2M ago12:50

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By Rabbi Bentzy Rosenberg

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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 ... 1:46:08

1M ago1:46:08

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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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Chofetz Chaim Day 117 14:29

2M ago14:29

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By Rabbi Bentzy Rosenberg

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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 ... 1:38:29

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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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Jewish Hell vs Christian and Islamic Hell - Bechukotai 25:32

2M ago25:32

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Welcome to another episode of "Truths: Jewish Wisdom for Today," presented by Rabbi Dr. Levi Brackman. In our Torah Portion Uncensored series, Rabbi Brackman delves deep into the weekly Torah readings, offering profound insights and contemporary relevance. In this episode, Rabbi Brackman explores Parashat Bechukotai, the final portion in the book o…

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Chofetz Chaim Day 116 17:57

2M ago17:57

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By Rabbi Bentzy Rosenberg

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Chofetz Chaim Day 115 Continued 7:35

2M ago7:35

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By Rabbi Bentzy Rosenberg

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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) 38:21

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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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Chofetz Chaim Day 115 8:35

2M ago8:35

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By Rabbi Bentzy Rosenberg

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TFJ Season 4 Episode 6 Why in the World Were the Soviets Adamant to see the State of Israel Established? 17:09

2M ago17:09

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This is an excellent question and a full-fledged mystery that will not be fully answered in this episode. Teller From Jerusalem continues to explore the various steps that occurred in the evolution of the Soviet support for nascent Israel. It was beneficial to Israel that the Soviets arrested the work of Count Folke Bernadotte, the Swedish aristocr…

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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. 1:31:31

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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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