The Q & A with Rabbi Breitowitz Podcast

  Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz , of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem . For comments, questions , or sponsorship opportunities,   contact us at: podcasts@ohr.edu (Produced by: CedarMediaStudios Podcasting 2021)  

Ohr Somayach Virtual Pre Pesach Seminar Sign up here! Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz , of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem . For comments, questions , or sponsorship opportunities,   contact us at: podcasts@ohr.edu (Produced by: CedarMediaStudios Podcasting 2021)  

00:00 When we do netilas yadayim, what happens to the water?—and can it be recycled? 5:46 Is the story of Adam adding a chumra onto also touching apples a cautionary tale against excessive stringencies? 9:52 We have a rule that women are exempt from time-bound positive commandments, so how do we decide these Halachos for Pesach? 17:50 Can you elaborate the nature of impurity as we see in Tanakh 24...

Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz , of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem . For comments, questions , or sponsorship opportunities,   contact us at: podcasts@ohr.edu Olami Medical Students -Stem Cell Research March 7,2021 (Produced by: CedarMediaStudios Podcasting 2021)    

00:00  I f a Cohen makes korban pasul (e.g. with wearing unsanctioned clothing) who pays for it? 2:22 Why is it that for mincha and musaf there is an extra pasuk for Ashkenazim before Amida (ki shem HaShem) ( 7:42 ) if we have so many lost Jews around the world such as in South America how will we fit them in Israel when Moshiach comes? 11:46  I n the time of the 2nd Beis Hamikdash, there wasn't t...

00:00 As society gets wealthier, will there be a point when we don't need to give Tzedakah? 1:30 the Gemara in brachos raises a contradiction wherein HaShem gives over the earth to everyone but also that he owns everything until someone makes a bracha (including non-Jews) 4:16 The rambam says the mitzvo of the building of the beis hamikdash will follow Eliyahu HaNavi but the Temple Institute wants...

00:00 How much can Dor Yeshorim play a part in the inhibition of engagement ahead of time? 05:08 (Follow-up) Can we only test for Tay-Sachs 08:38 Some people wear techeilis and others don't. Why is that? 1747: With regard to investing using an app, does one need to pay meiser if it is immediately reinvested? 21:43 There are practices we have to differentiate ourselves from heretics, so why do Ashk...

Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz , of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem . For comments, questions , or sponsorship opportunities,   contact us at: podcasts@ohr.edu https://podcasts.ohr.edu/ Mechina 5781-Parshas Mishpatim Feb 11,2021 (Produced by: CedarMediaStudios Podcasting 2021)    

Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz , of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem . For comments, questions , or sponsorship opportunities,   contact us at: podcasts@ohr.edu SPECIAL: London JLE - Q&A 1-27-21 (Produced by: CedarMediaStudios Podcasting 2021)

00:00 If the Baal Shem Tov stresses outreach, how do we see this in Chassidic groups (outside Chabad)? 6:10 When we hear stories of open miracles for rabbonim, how should we consider these? 10:05 How should we utilize our vacation? 14:51 Is it obligatory to have a Jewish name, and why didn't even amarayin change Greek names? 21:35 Can a Cohen go skydiving, assuming it's mutter for anyone?—would an...

00:00 Is there any particular significance of acrostics in davening, tehilim, etc.? 1:51 Are we obligated or allowed to give land of Israel for peace? 9:26 For a Jew who was never exposed to Judaism, what is is Olam HaBa? 14:20 In the 9th perek of Bava Basra the daughters get support from inheritance and later 10% with men possibly losing out. Is there inconsistency with tumim? 19:27 Why did the L...

Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz , of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem . For comments, questions , or sponsorship opportunities,   contact us at: podcasts@ohr.edu Olami Medical Students - Risk in Halacha January 7,2021 (Produced by: CedarMediaStudios Podcasting 2021)

00:00 What is the Halacha l'meisa regarding emunah bitachon? 3:13 Are we allowed to daven or even enter a reform or conservative shul?—What is the cutoff point? 13:11 Can someone convert from Ashkenaz to Sefardi, and if so does he take on a new mesora (with parental permission)? 18:19 What does it mean that the Avos are partners in creation? 22:42 Why do we say 'Mazal tov' if we don't follow mazal...

00:00 Considering the 13 Principles of Faith in order to not be a heretic. What of Rashi's statement from the Gemara that the final 8 pesukim of the Torah were written by Yoshua? 6:38 is it a mitzvah deoreisa or d'rabbanan to stand for a Talmid Chacham or a Rav? 12:44 In the Gemara it says 40 days before one is conceived a bashert is dictated. Is this true? 21:00 How is it that minhagim become Hal...

00:00 What's the purpose of being on this earth? 7:23 Following R' Moshe Feinstein's psak regarding mamzerim from reform (civil) 2nd marriages, would this mean those women wouldn't need to cover their hair? 12:58 In order for Biah to be effective, doesn't the man need to state his kavana? 17:50 How is Shabbos affected by changes in the dateline? 24:35 If it is a mitzvah deoreisa not to return to m...

00:00 Why is Onkalus' halachic opinions not mentioned in the Gemara though we do take his Aramaic translation? 3:30 How do we understand the Holocaust? 9:57 Chazal say we have 4  I mahos, but not from Bilhah and Zilpah?  12:28 In Brachos it says we don't accept comfort when a master has lost a slave, but wouldn't this only be a problem for a female slave? 15:02 If Shamayim has no time, how do we m...

SPECIAL: History of Chanukah 3 Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz , of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem . For comments, questions , or sponsorship opportunities,   contact us at: podcasts@ohr.edu ( MIKEITZ   Center 5781 ) (Produced by: CedarMedia Podcasting 2020)

SPECIAL: History of Chanukah 2 Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz , of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem . For comments, questions , or sponsorship opportunities,   contact us at: podcasts@ohr.edu (VAYEISHEV 5781 Center 5781 ) (Produced by: CedarMedia Podcasting 2020)

00:00 What is the nature of gehenem i.e. what is spiritual pain? 6:03  How could we want Moshiach to come if we can only then continue what we've started individually? 18:04 Is Christianity avodah  z ara? 24:00  Would someone be allowed to have a statue for the purposes of aesthetics? 28:50 Would it be a lie to refer to someone who identifies transgender by the changed name and pronouns etc. ? 31:...

SPECIAL: History of Chanukah Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz , of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem . For comments, questions , or sponsorship opportunities,   contact us at: podcasts@ohr.edu (VAYEISHEV 5781 Center 5781- ) (Produced by: CedarMedia Podcasting 2020)

Hashkafic History-11-The Netziv, The Hildesheimer Seminary & The Seridei Aish Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz , of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem ,  " Hashkafic History" . For comments, questions , or sponsorship opportunities,   contact us at: podcasts@ohr.edu (Originally Rec July 2011) (Produced by: CedarMedia Podcasting 2020)

00:13 How should we properly respond to Coronavirus?—What is the message? 3:08 What does it mean that Yishmoel and Yisroel will face each other and Yishmoel will win before the Redemption 8:39 Is there truth to the idea that after 20 years old the bashert is on one's zichus? 14:08 (Follow-up) Why is there so much focus on the beshert? 15:14 In Kiddushin perek 2, why does it specify one needs to se...

0:10 How would Russian Jews deal with the winter regarding sunlight and fire on Shabbos? Is HaShem indicating where Jews should live? 9:37 Why does the mainstream yeshiva-world put little emphasis on Nevi'im and Ketuvim? 19:50 Is an Ashkenazic person yotzei with Sephardic pronunciation?  22:33 Can you clarify Aveira li-shma? 28:15 Do we believe or know HaShem's Torah. What is emunah? 40:21 Was the...

10 - R' Dessler's Opinion, Churban Europe, Torah Im Derech Eretz & less known shitos of R' Hirsh  Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz , of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem ,  " Hashkafic History" . For comments, questions , or sponsorship opportunities,   contact us at: podcasts@ohr.edu (Originally Rec July 2011) (Produced by: CedarMedia Podcasting 2020)

Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz , of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem , discussing the most common questions about Judaism . 0:02 - Laws of Yichud being in an elevator with a woman 3:34 - Are you allowed to risk life for tefillin? (Risking life for mitzvos) —5:57: would one be able to fast 11:00 - Were there rabbeim who were supportive of Rav Salanter re: cholera Yom Kippur ? 13:10 - If we get a stipend to stu...