Yeshiva of Newark Podcast

Rabbi Ari Koretzky,the Executive Director of MEOR Maryland, a campus outreach organization ,and a reknowned pioneer in inventive programming for young adults is interviewed by Rabbi Kivelevitz to dillinieate the differences between methods used at colleges and those for young professionals. The Rabbis discuss the incentives for retirees and senior citizens,and suggest ideas for a way that many str...

Rabbi Worch-Co host of theChavrusa and acclaimed translator of the Bnei Yessaschar delivers clearly presented Hilchos Shabbas with very practical directives and applications. This episode is an 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 review...

Rabbi Worch-Co host of the Chavrusa and acclaimed translator of the Bnei Yessaschar delivers clearly presented Hilchos Shabbas with very practical directives and applications. This episode is an introduction to earning money for activities which are permissible to be performed on Shabbas. We thank the Illinois Center for Jewish Studies for the use of this materialPlease leave us a review or email...

Rabbi Kivelevitz explores the similarities and differences between the work Nefesh David by Rav Eliyahu David Rabinowitz-Taumim,and Olom Ha Tohu by Moshe Lev Lillienblum. A special mega size podcast that allows the listener subtle insight to the nature of memory and contrasting attitudes of two men of great accomplishments, who while raised remarkably similarly, developed into deeply contrasting f...

Rabbi Kivelevitz leads the class through three salient Rashis which underscore the uniqueness of Megillas Esther. He explains the subtle idea of memory,that results in a cherished Sefer in each distinct generation. The Shiur builds the Ohr Ha Chaim's perspective on Purim based on passages in Vayikra dealing with the Korbon Minchah,and the Midrashim on the moments before Haman's downfall. Finally,R...

Listen to this debate that followed the Torah world's Cherem on using the Internet in any personal way issued in 2003.Alternatives to personal computers in homes are discussed. The Rabbis argue as to whether video games should be outright forbidden,and what causes addiction,and if real learning suffers from persons culling their Torah knowledge from the Internet. The Rabbis clash over the effectiv...

Featuring analysis ofBavli and Yerushalmi,Adducing proofs FROMRav Achai GaonTHE RAMBAMRAV Yosef KaroResponsum and Novellae ofRav Dovid IBN ZIMRARav Yaakov ReisherRAV Yaakov EmdenRAV SHLOMO KLUGERRav Shlomo Yosef ZevinRav Yitzchak WeissRAV ELIEZER WALDENBERGRav Shlomo Zalman Aurebachזצוק״ל זי״עPlease leave us a review or email us at ravkiv@gmail.comFor more information on this podcast visityeshivao...

Rabbi Weiss leads the Shiur through passsages of Rav Itamar Schwartz's Sefer Bilvavi Mishkan Evneh adding salient parallel passages from the wealth of Hashkafah literature at his command. The participants grapple with the challenge of dveikus in a modern secular age. Please leave us a review or email us at ravkiv@gmail.comFor more information on this podcast visityeshivaofnewark.jewishpodcasts.org...

Rabbi Kivelevitz attempts to understand why Rabbi Bechhofer would want to see the elimination of Religous parties altogether in Israel. A brief history of Orthodox Jewish Separatism is dealt with,along with brief sketches of Rav Hirsch,Rav Kook,Rav Reines,Rav Yitzchack Breuer,and the orignal ideas of Theodore Herzel. American and Israeli political motivations and involvement are contrasted. Please...

Listen in as the participants of Rabbi Kivelevitz's shiur challenge the Prosecution's case against Mordechai as it was laid out. Shaya ,based on chabad teaching,wonders whether Mesiras Nefesh needs to be conducted with such measured contemplation. Mark voices his feeling that Mordechai's lack of protection of Esther should have been highlighted more,and Leon weighs in with a moderate stance. Pleas...

As part of the special women's Rosh Chodesh Shiur,Rabbi Kivelevitz explores the various opinions as to why the statement "MiShanichnas Adar Marbin Ba Simcha"is not codified,and how different Gedolim have interpreted the statement. The opinions of the Chasam Sofer,Rav Dovid of Navohrdok and Rav Shlomo Zalman Auerabach are discusses,as well as a novel approach suggested by the teachings of the Lubav...

Rabbi Kivelevitz and the shiur present the first part of not so fanciful indictment against Achashveirosh'sMishneh Lamelech spearheaded by members of the Anshei Knesses HaGedolah-based on Mordechai's refusal to bow down or make himself scarce,as well as his lack of protection for esther,and why he didn't allow Achashveirash to be assasinated by Bigsan and Teresh. FeaturingReadings in TalmudMedrash...

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 speaks against the pampering imposed upon young adults by their parents and extolls the strength shown by the dwindling members of the "Greatest Generation" who are abl...

Rabbi Kivelevitz and the Shiur examine the sources that delineate the advantage and hidur of hearing the reading in public,and the proper deportment when you are listening to the Chazan. Should one stand during the reading of Esther? The Chazon Ish and Brisker Rav disagree if one has a Kosher Kelaf,should one read along with the Chazan. Featuring Readings in Talmud Bavliand Rav Moshe Ben Maimon ,R...

In a clear expository manner,Rabbi Weiss leads the Shiur through the sources that speak of how Purim can never become "batal'.A new take on salient passages in the Megillah and an explanation of the Mitzvah of drinking on Purim. Yesodos of the Chasam Sofer and Rav Tzadok HaKohen are given a contemporary relevance. Please leave us a review or email us at ravkiv@gmail.comFor more information on this...

Rabbi Weiss leads the class through the fascinating sources behind the Takanah of Miskloach Manos and how it has been understood through the ages. In depth analysis of the Sugyoos in Megillah and the Rishonim are seamlessly interwoven with the novel Pesakim of the Binyan Tzion and comments of Rav Zilbershtein. Please leave us a review or email us at ravkiv@gmail.comFor more information on this pod...

Rabbi Weiss leads the Shiur in a summary of the classic texts and the issues behind the controversy as to whether the land of Israel can be sold to allow the continuance of work during the seventh year. The major problems are put in perspective,and the principle of Otzar Beis Din is elucidated,along with a consumers guide to buying products during and after the Shmitah. Please leave us a review or...

Rabbis Bechhofer and Kivelevitz discuss the same-sex Orthodox Jewish marriage ceremony performed by Avram Mlotekon February 18th 2020,and whether Chovevei Torah should condemn the event or repudiate the Semicha. The Rabbis debate the purported Psak of the Brisker Rav concerning a gay man's Chiyuv of getting married and building a family. The Agudah and OU's stand on Chovevei and Open Orthodoxy is...

Rabbi Kivelevitz and the Shiur explore the fundamental machlokes of Rashi and Ramban in Chapter 24 of Shemos,and explore the main ideas behind the prohibitions against usury. Featuring analysis ofMikra,Mechilta,Ibn ezra,RAV YOSEF BECHOR SHOR,,sefer hachinuch,rav dovid hacochavi,RAV eliyahu MIZRACHI,THE KSAV VIKABBALAHTHE SHEM MASHMUELזצוק״ל זי״עPlease leave us a review or email us at ravkiv@gmail...

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 explains how the birth order social science that explains the preponderence of late order children as the Champions of base stealing in baseball,dovetails with the rese...

Rabbis Skaist and Kivelevitz discuss whether the horrific attacks in Jersey City and Monsey herald a new more dangerous type of Anti-Semitism or whether this is just a old phenomena in slightly newer garb. The Rabbis debate if soul searching is appropriate and if a new calibration needs to take place on the Orthodox Jewish attitude towards the African-American community. The opinions of the Rambam...

Rabbi Weiss leads the Shiur in understanding the passage from Yevamos 37-b of the custom of the Amoraim Rav and Rav Nachmanto marry a woman for the day they would visit the community. Rabbi Weiss presents the fascinating approach of Rav Reuven Margolis in explaining this custom that has been vilified in the secular Jewish world as being demeaning to women. Please leave us a review or email us at r...

Rabbi Weiss leads the Shiur through the sources including the Tshuvos of Maharam Lublin,to grasp the issues concerning a man who ,thinking he was dying,gives a divorce to his wife,and then makes a miraculous recovery. She however had moved on. All of early Seventeenth Century Askanazi Jewery was embroiled in the controversy,listen to Rabbi Weiss's masterful analysis !Please leave us a review or em...

Rabbi Weiss leads the Shiur on a thorough examination of the purpose of sufferings and challenges,and charts the growth arc Chassidic thought can provide to flourish despite the tribulations that beset us. Based on the 26th chapter of Tanya. Please leave us a review or email us at ravkiv@gmail.comFor more information on this podcast visityeshivaofnewark.jewishpodcasts.org See acast.com/privacy for...

Rabbis Bechhofer and Kivelevitz discuss the status of the Hashgacha industry and the phenomenon of going to hotels for Pesach. Please leave us a review or email us at ravkiv@gmail.comFor more information on this podcast visityeshivaofnewark.jewishpodcasts.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much ov...