Rabbi Eliyahu Rapoport

Daled Amos shel Halacha with Rabbi Eliyahu Rapoport

Religion EN ↓ 155 episodes

Exploring Halachic Topics In Depth

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Rabbi Eliyahu Rapoport

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Religion

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Latest episode

May 4, 2026

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Episodes

131. When The Younger Sibling is Actually Older 16.09.2024

Exploring a fascinating halachic controversy.

130. Can we really confuse the Satan? Why do we blow shofar in Elul? 09.09.2024

Overview of various customs, and of various approaches to the notion of confusing the Satan

129. Kiddush Standing or Sitting? (revisited) 05.08.2024

In this class we discuss the underlying principles that pertain to one person making a bracha on behalf of another. Along the way we address many practical questions, such as: May a husband who has heard kiddush in shul make kiddush for his wife at home? When listening to havdala, do I recite my own bracha on bsamim? Should one sit or stand for Kiddush?

128. Birchas Kohanim On A Daily Basis Part 1 24.06.2024

The origins of the Ashkenazi practice to limit the priestly blessing to yom tov.

127. Akdamus. Its Murky History and The Halachic Debates Surrounding It 07.06.2024

Akdamus

126. Training Oneself By Saying Mashiv Haru'ach 90 Times 06.05.2024

Understanding this practice

125. Is Matza Baked Before Erev Pesach Kosher? 21.04.2024

Baking matza on erev pesach

124. The History of Gebrokts | Part 2 07.04.2024

Many Jews refrain from eating knaidlech, matzah brei or any wet matza on Pesach. What is the basis for this chumra? Link to video mentioned in class: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czDhgQ0M_gM&t=853s

123. The History of Gebrokts | Part 1 31.03.2024

Many Jews refrain from eating knaidlech, matzah brei or any wet matza on Pesach. What is the basis for this chumra?

122. Purim Parodies & Their Halachic Implications 17.03.2024

A Haggadah for Purim?!

121. Artwork in the Megillah 11.03.2024

Overview of the history of the halachic considerations.

120. Parental Favoritism & Consanguineous Marriages 03.03.2024

The marriage proposal between the Rebbe Mahara"sh & his niece and the ensuing turmoil

119. An Eye For An Eye, Literally! 11.02.2024

How to exact payment for damages in Torah law.

118. 'Tu Bishvat'; Happy New Year? 29.01.2024

The history of celebrating the 15th of Shevat.

117. Why Were the Jews Enslaved to Pharoh? 07.01.2024

Did the Jews deserve to suffer so much in Egypt?

116. Brazilian Summer & European Winter 02.01.2024

When should Jews in the southern hemisphere make the seasonal changes to their prayers? Does it make sense for them to be asking for rain when it would be detrimental to them?

115. The History of Gaza Part 3 - Contemporary Israel 03.12.2023

The halachic ramifications of Israel occupying or annexing new territory

114. The History of Gaza Part 2 - The Era of Joshua 26.11.2023

Can a husband unilaterally decide to move to Gaza and 'obligate' his wife to join him? Exploring the halachic complexities of the Gaza strip through the lens of 16th century halachic authorities. Source sheet: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Rx78sku-YY5KuvjWNASXHgo-xB-7QBkJ/view?usp=drive_link

113. The History of Gaza Part 1 - The Era of The Patriarchs 19.11.2023

What is the status of the 'Land of Pelishtim' in the 'Promised Land'? In Peshat and in Chasidus.

112. Akeidas Yitzchak, The Ultimate Self Sacrifice 05.11.2023

What makes Jewish mesirus nefesh unique? Source sheet: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VKvDA5rcg_SNmXw0zeF-oripWO3m-Aup/view?usp=sharing

111. Prisoner Exchanges 29.10.2023

What does halacha say about paying exorbitant sums of money or releasing prisoners in exchange for Jewish hostages?

110. The Land of Israel As Gift & Inheritance 22.10.2023

Understanding the basis for the eternal sanctity of the Holy Land based on an analysis of the verses in this week's parsha and on the Rambam.

109. A Deep Dive Into V'chol Ma'aminim 29.08.2023

Understanding this famous piyut

108. When Should We Start Putting On Tefillin? 30.07.2023

We train children to do all mitzvos even before they turn 13. Is there any reason that tefillin should be different?

107. Understanding the Law of the Three Weeks 09.07.2023

An overview of the laws

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