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7/2/22 – Shiur 377 – The Court’s ruling: LGBTQIA clubs at Yeshiva University: What comes next?
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When a Yeshiva is compelled by the goverment to take action that is K'Neged HaTorah, are they obligated to shut down in lieu of complying? Does the yeshiva have to split off from the university and re-open as a separate new independent Yeshiva?If the yeshiva follows the goverment's orders, is one permitted to continue teaching there?How should orth…
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6/25/22 – Shiur 376 – Mechitzas - When do we need one? + Music Part III (a supplement to the previous Shiurim)
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Simchas: Chupa, Chasuna, Sheva Brochos Do any of them need a Mechitza? Does a concert need to have a Mechitza or is mixed seating/family seating allowed? Why is a Mechitza not mentioned in Shulchan Aruch with Rabbi Boruch Oberlander – Chief rabbi of Hungary, Av Beis Din of Budapest – 21:33 what the Lubavitcher Rebbe Had to say about Mechitzas by co…
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6/18/22 – Shiur 375 – “Off MY Derech” (but still “On THE Derech”) – When children turn out more observant - or less observant - than their parents had hoped
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What are the major areas of tension between parents and children regarding religious observance? How should the issues be handled by both parent and child? Are there differences between baalei tshuvah, modern orthodox and yeshivish in this regard? Does Kibud Av Ve’eim mean that the child needs to fulfill the desires of the parents, even when the ch…
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6/11/22 – Shiur 374 – The sound of Music Part II – Hear from the biggest names in Jewish Music
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Dealing with the celebrity status Balancing family life and singing Should young aspiring singers go into singing? What are the red lines for venues not to sing in? with Yaakov Shwekey – International singing star – 16:19 with Lipa Schmeltzer – Jewish Music’s Most Innovative Creator and Performer – 35:27 with Shulem Lemmer – International singing s…
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6/4/22 – Shiur 373 – The sound of Music Part I – Hear from the biggest names in Jewish Music
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Hear a firsthand report how Reb Aharon Leib Steinman ZT"l encouraged concerts Hear how music is keeping our youth from falling away How has Jewish music evolved over the years? What makes a song Jewish? What’s the point of music entertainment or inspiration? The new style of Jewish music – Is it Jewish? Is the Jewish music style these days real or …
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5/28/22 – Shiur 372 – Is tznius dressing all about insuring the men don’t look? Does overly strict enforcement in schools cause trauma for years to come?
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Rabbi Elyada Goldwicht - link to the Shavuos learning program: Bit.ly/SCPchallenge Should a man/Rabbi teach tznius to girls? Is it true that “Tzinus for women is just like Torah learning for men”? What are the consequences of tznius PTSD on the girl, her family and her Avodas HaShem? What’s the impact of social media and frum print media on how gir…
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5/21/22 Shiur – 371 – Roe v. Wade revisited - Should we be discussing it?| Impacts made by individuals – Recollections from the lives of Harav Nota Greenblatt Zt”l & Reb Zecharia Wallerstein Zt”l
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History of debates with our adversaries Dr. Rivka Schwartz – Associate Principal, General Studies at SAR High School, Bronx, New York, Ph.D. History from Princeton University - 6:15 Are we preparing our children for marriage - The Sholom Bayis initiative of Reb Zecharia with Rabbi Reuven Epstein – Noted marriage counselor and lecturer –23:42 Reb No…
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5/14/22 Shiur – 370 – Roe v. Wade – What’s the Torah’s approach? It might be a lot different than you think
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with HaRav Moshe Sternbuch – Ravaad of Yerushalyaim, Mechaber Moadim Uzmanim – 24:20 with Harav Dovid Cohen – Rov of Gvul Yaavetz – 26:24 with Mara Nathan – Spiritual leader Temple Beth El, San Antonio – 42:09 with Rabbi Yonah Reiss – Av Beis Din of CRC, Rosh Yeshiva of RIETS – 1:03:52 Answers to the Pesach Riddles – 1:28:40 מראי מקומות…
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5/7/22 Shiur – 369 – What makes a successful marriage? What are common mistakes that should be avoided?
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What’s the most important ingredient to have a successful marriage? What are significant issues that are easy to resolve? What are some common mistakes that spouses make? What can boys and girls in Shidduchim – or even earlier – do to prepare for a successful marriage? What should be done when a couple hits turbulents during marriage? How to handle…
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4/30/22 – Shiur 368 – What time can you count Sefiras Haomer? | Chametz after Pesach – What are the issues? | Can we rely on our Shabbos and hotel Hashgachos?
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If you Daven Maariv after Plag or after Shkiah can you count Sefirah? How to count of you're making early Shabbos? If a Rov forgot to count can he continue to count with a Brocha? And much more? with Rabbi Chaim Jachter - Rov, Shaarei Orah of Teaneck, Beis Din of Elizabeth – 16:42 Was your Chametz really sold? Are your cookies really baked after Pe…
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4/16/22 – Shiur 367 – Should we be bringing a Korban Pesach these days? | A checklist for the Korban Pesach
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Can we bring Korbanos these days: Tumah, Techeilis, Kohanim - Can we rely on the Kohein DNA chromosone? The place of the Mizbeach - can it be proven archaeologically? Bigdei Kehuna, and much more...with Rabbi Shimshon Nadel – Rov of Zichron Yosef in Har Nof, Rosh Kollel Sinai Kollel – 18:57 How to bring a Korban Pesach - A checklistwith Rabbi Binyo…
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4/9/22 – Shiur 366 – Advertising by Tzedakah Organizations: Promises of health, nachas, shidduchim and parnassah – false advertising or needed yeshuos?
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Do the halachos and secular laws regarding false advertising apply to organizations raising tzedakah?Are promises by the charity a permitted form of advertising?Should a charity require a minimum payment in order to get a beracha?Is it better to daven for yourself, or have someone else daven for you?Do the ends justify the means? Can puffery/manipu…
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4/2/22 – Shiur 365 – The State of World Orthodox Jewry 2022 Interviews with International Askanim
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***Guest Hosted by Rabbi Pesach Lerner*** The Orthodox community, Security, economics, Issues we are dealing with EREV PESACH from around the globe Eretz Yisroel:with MK Rabbi Yitzchok Pindrus – Chaver Knesset of Degel Hatorah - 8:41with Eli Paley – Publisher, Mishpacha Magazine, Chairman, The Haredi Institute for Public Affairs, Israel - 20:13 USA…
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3/26/22 – Shiur 364 – UKRAINE – NAZI GERMANY: Do we hold on to last generations atrocities, or do we let go? REB CHAIM KANIEVSKY ZT”L, Hear from the inside
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UKRAINEDo we Daven for their success or do we remember….The massacres: The Cossacks ת"ח ות"ט , Massacre of Uman 1768, Odessa Pogrom 1821, 1851, 1871, 1905, Kiev pogrom 1881, 1905, Mass killing of Jews during Russian civil war 1918-1923.Collaboration of Ukrainians with the Nazis killing 900,000 Jews during World War II - Massacres and mass shootings…
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3/12/22 – Shiur 363 – Tznius for men - skin-tight pants, bicycle clothing, blue shirts, colorful socks and more
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Why do women get hammered to dress modestly, while some men walk around with tight shorts and tank tops? What about super tight-fitting pants?White shirts vs. blue shirts?No socks? Colorful socks?Tight-fitting bike clothing?How do standards change over time?What about other areas of Tznius?Living above your means? Driving a car you can’t afford? **…
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3/5/22 – Shiur 362 – WAR in Russia and Ukraine: What is our obligation?
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Is this war a precursor of Mashiach? The Kabbalah from Kelmwith Reb Elya Ber Wachtfogel – Rosh Yeshivah South Fallsburg – 00:47 Can someone stay in Ukraine to help the war effort or are you obligated to run?Are you obligated to give all your money to save the Yidden there ?Does this take precedence over your local Tzedakas, schools, Bikur Cholim/et…
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3/1/22 – Shiur 361 – Do we sacrifice the few to save the many? – A Shiur at the Mir with Dovid Lichtenstein
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Chaim Walder - Shaming public figures while damaging innocent family members, permitted or not? Do we allow collateral death of innocents when killing a terrorist?Families of other עברייניםTrolley problem and the Chazon Ish מראי מקומותBy Halacha Headlines
