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The great Talmudic commentators of the past century have produced some of the most profound and penetrating Talmudic analyses in history. These writings offer us a window into the profound depth and insight of Jewish law and tradition. But often these ideas are not accessible to many people because of their complexity. These audio presentations by Rabbi Elisha Friedman are intended to make some of these insights more widely accessible.

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Kiddush Hachodesh - Witnesses vs. Mathematics 16.02.2021 26:35

Discussion of the debate between Rav Saadiah Gaon and the Rambam over the best method to establish the Jewish calendar This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate

Rav Yosef Eliyahu Henkin - Secular Marriage in Halacha 05.06.2020 23:57

Discussion of Rav Henkin's halachic ruling on secular marriages in halacha, and how it reflects wisdom into the concept of marriage. This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts...

Rav Eliezer Silver - Divorce 05.06.2020 16:44

Discussion of Rav Silver's conceptual analysis of giving a get, and how it reflects wisdom into the process of divorce. This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate

Rav Eliezer Silver - Mechitza 05.06.2020 32:39

Rav Silver was one of the major authorities who wrote about mechitza. Discussion of his views and positions on these halachos. This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donat...

Rav Eliezer Silver - The Difference Between Chanukah Candles and Lighting the Menorah 27.05.2020 24:09

Rav Silver explores what is the essential action of the mitzvah of lighting the menorah in the Beis Hamikdash and offers an alternative view to Rav Chaim Soloveitchik's. This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: htt...

Shavuot: Was the acceptance of the Torah at Har Sinai forced? 27.05.2020 23:34

The Talmud says that the Jewish people were forced to accept the Torah at Har Sinai, but did not do so freely. Later commentators question and limit this passage. This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://th...

Rav Eliezer Silver - Halachic Issues and Implications of Akeidas Yitzchak 27.05.2020 18:10

Rav Silver explores some halachic issues and problems surrounding Akeidas Yitzchak, and offers an intriguing insight into the difference between financial ownership and getting credit for a sacrifice. This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and...

Rav Eliezer Silver - “Shnei” and “Shnayim” 20.05.2020 31:00

Rav Silver explores the technical and conceptual differences between the word 'shnei' and 'shnayim' in the Torah and specifically sheds light on the notion of witnesses in halacha. This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a do...

Rav Eliezer Silver - Discomfort in the Succah 18.05.2020 14:42

Rav Silver offers a new rationale for the leniency that one who is uncomfortable is absolved from sitting in the Succah and discusses some practical halachic situations. This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: htt...