Yeshiva of Newark Podcast

A Clarion Call as we face the Corona virus. Rabbi Bechhofer is shocked that clearer directives have not been issued in Monsey and Lakewood that close down or limit public gatherings and Yeshivas and schools. Rabbi Kivelevitz mentions the steps taken in China to move definitively to stop the spread along with those implemented in many communities on the east coast, along with the Psak of Rav Hersch...

Rabbi Binny Freedman is a highly engaging and inspirational educator who has a gift for synthesizing difficult, sophisticated material in a way that inspires both the novice and the scholar. His proficiency in applying classic Jewish concepts to contemporary life in a personal and meaningful way has made him a sought after speaker throughout North America and around the world. This Shiur was given...

Charlie Harary internationally known investor, strategic adviser and professor and motivational speaker sits down with Rabbi Kivelevitz to discuss the interface of Jewish values in the greater western World. In this episode,Charlie and the Rabbi discuss the ways we can avoid the obsessive behavior of panic and doubt that characterize what Amalek historically always planned for us. The hosts subtly...

Rabbi Kivelevitz leads this remote(thru Google hangouts) Shiur conference on whether one applies the same rules of Issurim to Mitzvos. Featuring quotes from the Talmud, psakin of the Shulchan Oruch,and the debate between Rav Yaakov Reisher and the Chida. A discussion whether Chatzi Shiur is limited to objects eaten,or if it can be applied to acts of Mitzvos,such as writing a Sefer Torah. Novel tho...

Rabbi Worch-Co host of theChavrusaand acclaimed translator of theBnei Yessascharuses the classic Commentary of the Alshich on the Pesukim describing the Luchos to provide his class an understanding of the glorious significance of the Luchos Rishonos and how they were able to come into any physical being. A primer for mystical thought as well as an example of why Rav Moshe Alshich's Perush has been...

Rabbi Worch-Co host of theChavrusaand acclaimed translator of theBnei Yessaschardelivers clearly presented Hilchos Shabbas with very practical directives and applications. This episode explains the proper way to mention actions and activities one is planning to engage in post Shabbas,and how important the words you use are in describing them. We thank the Illinois Center for Jewish Studies for the...

Rabbi Worch-Co host of theChavrusaand acclaimed translator of theBnei Yessaschardelivers clearly presented Hilchos Shabbas with very practical directives and applications. This episode clarifies what sort of activities and the terms one must use on Shabbas in asking non Jewish help around your home or in Shul,and how one assures them of compensation. The differences that arise from a Tzorech Mitzv...

Rabbi Worch-Co host of theChavrusaand acclaimed translator of theBnei Yessaschardelivers clearly presented Hilchos Shabbas with very practical directives and applications. This episode tackles the idea of Zeilusa Dashabbas-when are you considered responsible for activities or sights around your property which due to noise and "optics"are classified as demeaning the spirit of Shabbas. Do times of d...

Rabbi Kivelevitz leads the Shiur through the sources in the Zohar that explain how Esther could have continued to live a married life with both Mordechai and Achashveirosh ,and what was the nature of the Shedah/"demon being" that took her place. The suppositions of the Maharal of Prague are contrasted with the Arizalto provide a basis for using Purim as a source for inner growth through relating t...

Just in time for Purim-Rabbi Weiss uses the words of the great Chassidic Master Rav Shneur Zalman of Liadi to deepen our understanding of love of God,and how so much of that depends on theinterconnectedness we have as a people. You on't say Krias Shema the same after hearing the descriptive forceful way the Mitzvah is distilled by this most fundamental of Jewish thinkers. Please leave us a review...

Rabbi Kalman Worch-Co host of theChavrusaand acclaimed translator of theBnei Yessascharpresents in a clear comprehensive style the yesodos of Levi Yitzchack of Berditchev, the Kedushas Levi ,in explaining the significance of the miracle of Purim,the coded words in the Megillah for God(nadadah Shinas HaMelech) and how he runs the world,and understanding, based on the deepest mystical traditions,how...

Rabbi Kalman Worch-Co host of theChavrusaand acclaimed translator of theBnei Yessascharpresents an interpretation of the Talmud's cryptic statements on Esther,Mordechai and Haman from Chulin 139-bמשה מן התורה מנין(בראשית ו, ג)בשגם הוא בשר המן מן התורה מנין(בראשית ג, יא)המן העץ אסתר מן התורה מנין(דברים לא, יח)ואנכי הסתר אסתיר מרדכי מן התורה מנין דכתיב(שמות ל, כג)מר דרור ומתרגמינן מירא דכיא:based on...

A special Purim edition. Rabbi Bechhofer takes issue with Rav Moshe Feinstein's psak pronouncing an Issur Chamur on the use of marijuana,noting the change in times and atmosphere and caution around the use of the drug. The Rabbis discuss if there is any substantive difference between alcohol consumption and marijuana use, and both men weigh in on the Kiddush Club phenomenon. Rabbi Bechhofer relate...

Rabbi Kalman Worch leads the Shiur through the beautiful passages of this classic work of the Italian scholarRabbi Shimshon Chaim ben Rabbi Nachman Michal Nachmani, who passed away in 1779 .Rav Shimshon is able to elucidate every Halachic detail of the Purim day aligning it with the eternal messages from the Megillah,including all the customs that have become part and parcel of our heritage. Rabbi...

Rabbi Worch-Co host of theChavrusaand acclaimed translator of theBnei Yessaschardelivers clearly presented Hilchos Shabbas with very practical directives and applications. This episode delineates Chazal's concern with using business like terms,with Rabbi Worch indicating how English terminology might create a Halachic trap. He also indicates the proper expressions to use when returning a borrowed...

Rabbi Worch-Co host of theChavrusaand acclaimed translator of theBnei Yessaschardelivers clearly presented Hilchos Shabbas with very practical directives and applications. In this episode Rabbi Worch explains what could be wrong with rendering an item owner less,and when making something Hefker is permitted. He also explains if acquiring an ownerless item is allowed. We thank the Illinois Center f...

Rabbi Worch-Co host of theChavrusaand acclaimed translator of theBnei Yessaschardelivers clearly presented Hilchos Shabbas with very practical directives and applications. This episode describes the issues in giving presents to other persons on Shabbas,what the Issur is,and in what circumstances it might be permitted. Rabbi Worch indicates the proper way a Bar Mitzvah boy should be presented with...

Rabbi Kivelevitz and the shiur conclude the so fanciful indictment trial against Achashveirosh'sMishneh Lamelech spearheaded by members of the Anshei Knesses HaGedolah-based on Mordechai's refusal to bow down or make himself scarce. The defense presents two arguments-one a subtle reading of the Megillah by Rav Eliezer HaRofeh Ashkenazi-and the other from the Mesorah of Chassidus-especially Rav Mos...

Charlie Harary internationally known investor, strategic adviser and professor and motivational speaker sits down with Rabbi Kivelevitz to discuss the interface of Jewish values in the greater western World. In this episode,Charlie and the Rabbi discuss the importance of following health official's directives while retaining an inner strength. Charlie actually implies how this difficult time can b...

Rabbi Worch-Co host of theChavrusaand acclaimed translator of theBnei Yessaschardelivers clearly presented Hilchos Shabbas with very practical directives and applications. This episode completes the topic of maids and home help and explores the terms for transportation costs and time incurred by the worker. Make sure to listen to the Chiddush concerning ordering a cab before Shabbas to arrive righ...

Rabbi Worch-Co host of theChavrusaand acclaimed translator of theBnei Yessaschardelivers clearly presented Hilchos Shabbas with very practical directives and applications. This episode continues to set the paramaters for instructing home care workers and maids when they are engaged in Shabbas work in your homeWe thank the Illinois Center for Jewish Studies for the use of this materialPlease leave...

Rabbi Worch-Co host of theChavrusaand acclaimed translator of theBnei Yessaschardelivers clearly presented Hilchos Shabbas with very practical directives and applications. This episode Iintroduces what has become an increasingly necessary situation,having paid non -jewish help regularly come and do household tasks. Rabbi Worch differentiates between the types of workers based on their contract and...

Rabbi Kalman Worch-Co host of theChavrusaand acclaimed translator of theBnei Yessascharpresents a perspective on the strange Mitzvah of becoming inebriated on Purim and how it can jive with our usual sensibilities of what the Torah demands from us. Rabbi Worch weaves in his unique perspective on the statements from Chazal in Medrash and Zohar to make a passionate case for seeing Purim as the great...

Rabbi Worch-Co host of theChavrusaand acclaimed translator of theBnei Yessaschardelivers clearly presented Hilchos Shabbas with very practical directives and applications. This episode completes the topic of Sechar Shabbas,and indicates when it is a positive thing to take Sechar for Shabbas work,and what one does with monies taken incorrectly. We thank the Illinois Center for Jewish Studies for th...

Rabbi Worch-Co host of theChavrusaand acclaimed translator of theBnei Yessaschardelivers clearly presented Hilchos Shabbas with very practical directives and applications. This episode is a further explanation of how the concept of Haavlah works-paying for other work with the Shabbas activity "covered"We thank the Illinois Center for Jewish Studies for the use of this materialPlease leave us a rev...