Rabbi Gershon Schaffel's Shiurim

Benefitting from A Picture Taken on Shabbos by a Jew 23.10.2026 50:33 ↓

If a non-religious Jew takes a photograph on Shabbos, is one permitted to benefit from that picture? Sources can be found here .

Birkas Kohanim in Chutz La’Aretz 15.10.2026 44:53 ↓

Why don't Ashkenazim in Chutz La'Aretz duchen every day? Sources can be found here .

Being an Organ Donor 04.09.2026 45:21 ↓

May one subject themselves to risk to donate an organ? Sources can be found here . 

Borrowing a Car With Expired Plates That is Parked Illegally and Impounded 28.08.2026 36:35 ↓

If one borrows a car, parks illegally and the car gets impounded because the license plate expired, who pays the impounding fee? The owner because it is his car or the borrower because he parked illegally and thereby drew attention to the car? Sources can be found here .

Saying Ashrei Before Selichos When Running Late 21.08.2026 40:48 ↓

If one arrives late to Selichos , does one begin with Ashrei or does one join the tzibbur where they are? Sources can be found here .