Beste Avodah podcasts (2024)

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Vaeschanan: Ayn Rand, Art, and Avodah Zarah 11:19

22d ago11:19

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Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text! Length of article: 3 pages Length of audio: 10 minutes 11 seconds Synopsis: This is the audio version of the 3-page article I originally wrote on 8/4/14, which I edited and republished on rabbischneeweiss.substack.com/ on 8/14/24 entitled: Vaeschanan: Ayn Rand, Art, and Avodah Zarah. Like h…

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Tisha B'av- Crying For Something Real- My Personal Meditation to Prepare Myself for the Avodah of Sorrow 13:05

25d ago13:05

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I am sitting alone right before Tisha B'Av , as many of you out there feeling ... lost. When this happens I try to find a path to gain clarity as to what I will try and attain as my Avodah in sorrow for this year. Join me on this one, let's find what to truly cry about.Door Rabbi Ari Bensoussan

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Shofetim: Three Philosophies of Bal Tashchis (Wasteful Destruction) 9:20

5h ago9:20

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Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text! Length of article: 2 pages Length of audio: 8 minutes 12 seconds Synopsis: This is the audio version of the 2-page article I wrote and published on rabbischneeweiss.substack.com/ on 9/6/24, titled: Shofetim: Three Philosophies of Bal Tashchis (Wasteful Destruction). Some mitzvos have well-h…

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Avos 2:13 - Shema, Tefilah, and Bad Self-Image 1:48:07

5h ago1:48:07

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Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text! Length: 1 hour 39 minutes Synopsis: Last night (9/5/24), in our first Thursday night Pirkei Avos shiur for women of the 2024-2025, we took up a tefilah-related Mishnah from chapter 2, since I've been in tefilah mode all summer and I wanted to share some ideas. If you're looking for an eye-o…

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Tehilim 24 REDUX: Sunday's Psalm (Shir Shel Yom Rishon b'Shabbos) (Part 1) 58:04

1d ago58:04

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Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text! Length: 57 minutes Synopsis: Tonight (9/4/24), in our first Wednesday night Tehilim shiur of the 2024-2025 season, we began our re-analysis of Sunday's Shir Shel Yom. We learned through this in shiur two years ago (10/26/22, 11/2/22), but found it to be difficult. I don't remember what we s…

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Jewish History & Destiny- Rise of Islam & Dreaming Of Elul 41:11

2d ago41:11

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In This Women Shiur we explore the rise of Islam and its affect on Jewish History. We then reflect upon the beginning of Elul and the True feelings and Avodah we are meant to begin having and doing at this time of the year.Door Rabbi Ari Bensoussan

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Re'eh: MEAT IS MURDER!!! 7:22

7d ago7:22

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Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text! Length of article: 2 pages Length of audio: 6 minutes 14 seconds Synopsis: This is the audio version of the 2-page article I originally wrote on 8/14/15, which I edited and republished on rabbischneeweiss.substack.com/ on 8/30/24, titled: Re'eh: MEAT IS MURDER!!! P.E.T.A. (People for the Et…

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23.5 Tzivisa Tzedek 5 of 6 1:13:07

12d ago1:13:07

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Para 5 "v'shoresh hashpa'os" (middle second maamar of saba dbein atunah) through "Zos HaTorah hi Lashon Rabbeinu)Door Moshe Rubin

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Eikev: When to Disregard Tznius (Modesty) and Act Like an Animal 9:52

15d ago9:52

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Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text! Length of article: 2 pages Length of audio: 8 minutes 44 seconds Synopsis: This is the audio version of the 2-page article I published on rabbischneeweiss.substack.com/ on 8/23/24 titled: Eikev: When to Disregard Tznius (Modesty) and Act Like an Animal. Yes, this is an article about a case …

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Kinnah #20: Incline Your Ear and Hear (Tishah b'Av 5784) 1:17:41

24d ago1:17:41

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Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text! Length: 1 hour 16 minutes Synopsis: This morning (8/13/24), I gave my annual kinnos shiur at Shevet Achim (a.k.a. The Island Synagogue), and for the first time ever, I recorded it! I chose this kinnah because it presents itself as being related to tefilah, which has been the focus of my lea…

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Tishah b’Av 5784: Does Hashem Still Listen to Our Prayers? 9:12

25d ago9:12

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Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text! Length of article: 2 pages Length of audio: 8 minutes 4 seconds Synopsis: This is the audio version of the 2-page article I published on rabbischneeweiss.substack.com/ on 8/12/24 entitled: Tishah b’Av 5784: Does Hashem Still Listen to Our Prayers? One would assume the answer is "yes," but a…

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023.4 Tzivisa Tzedek 4 of 1:14:32

25d ago1:14:32

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023.4 Tzivisa Tzedek 4 of Para 5 through (almost ad kan lashon rabbeinu)Door Moshe Rubin

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Haftaras Devarim: Will Hashem Hate Our Tishah b’Av? 13:43

28d ago13:43

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Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text! Length of article: 3 pages Length of audio: 12 minutes 35 seconds Synopsis: This is the audio version of the 3-page article I published on rabbischneeweiss.substack.com/ on 8/9/24 entitled: Haftaras Devarim: Will Hashem Hate Our Tishah b’Av? Some years I write a Tishah b'Av article and feel…

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Chodesh Av Special Edition- Our Avodah Of This Most Suspenseful Time 49:49

30d ago49:49

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Chodesh Av is upon us.. I was feeling unsettled after a year of Mourning so many atrocities to just go into Chodesh Av like any other year. I delved into sources and prayed to Hashem for clarity. This Shiur is outcome of it all.In the place of mourning may we dance together as one this Tisha B'av with Mashiach in the third Bet Hamikdash, Amen!…

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Bonus: B'Yam Darkecha: Bein Hametzarim Part 2: Appreciating and Understanding the Avodah of Aveilus 1:25:41

1M ago1:25:41

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Bonus: B'Yam Darkecha: Bein Hametzarim Part 2: Appreciating and Understanding the Avodah of AveilusDoor Moshe Rubin

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B'Yam Darkecha: Bein Hametzarim: Appreciating and Understanding the Avodah of This 'Special' Time 1:12:57

1M ago1:12:57

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Profound piece from sefer B'Yam Darkecha on Bein HaMetzarim; page 133Door Moshe Rubin

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023.3 Tzivisa Tzedek 3 of 1:11:47

1M ago1:11:47

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023.3 Tzivisa Tzedek 3 ofDoor Moshe Rubin

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Four Insights from a Jewish Renewal Rabbi 18:32

1M ago18:32

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Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text! Length of the article: 5 pages Length of the audio: 17 minutes 25 seconds Synopsis: This is the audio version of the 5-page article I published on rabbischneeweiss.substack.com/ on 8/1/24 entitled: Four Insights from a Jewish Renewal Rabbi. I can't say I've ever written an article prompted …

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023.2 Tzivisa Tzedek 2 of 1:07:44

1M ago1:07:44

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023.2 Tzivisa Tzedek 2 ofDoor Moshe Rubin

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A-Muse-6- I Lay My Soul Bare, So That We All Can See the Souls of Our Children 24:32

1M ago24:32

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If You Listen to one A-Muse , let it be this one. I did not plan to get so emotional or go so raw when I sat down to record, but the Eibishter had other plans. In this A-Muse we search for what quality makes a Jewish leader. We then reflect this characterisitc on our own lives and see if we are living up to our own responsibilities as Rabbeim and a…

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Pinchas: The Korban Tamid as ... God's Food? 9:30

1M ago9:30

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Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text! Length of the article: 2 pages Length of the audio: 8 minutes 22 seconds Synopsis: This is the audio version of the 2-page article I published on rabbischneeweiss.substack.com/ on 7/26/24 entitled: Pinchas: The Korban Tamid as ... God's Food? How would you respond to the claim that korbanos…

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Fast Day- 17th Of Tamuz- An Original Thought To Make The Fast Meaningful & Fulfilling 39:30

2M ago39:30

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In this Monday Night Shiur With my Post High school guys, we explore the idea of fasting and the times we are entering now. We reflect on the act of Pinchas and how hidden within his story we can find an original outlook for the upcoming fast of Shiva Asar B'Tamuz.Door Rabbi Ari Bensoussan

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023.1 Tzivisa Tzedek 1 of 59:37

2M ago59:37

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23:1 In this Torah , we embark on an exploration of the remarkable dialogues between the Wise Men of Athens (Sabei dbei Atuna) and Rabbi Yehoshua ben Chanania. This intellectual confrontation is portrayed through a series of exchanges that may appear simple or even absurd on the surface. However, the commentaries reveal these discussions as a profo…

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Vaeira: Do You Believe in Magic? 7:39

2M ago7:39

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Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text! Length of the article: 2 pages Length of the audio: 6 minutes 31 seconds Synopsis: This is the audio version of the 2-page article I originally published on my old blog on 12/27/13, which I edited and republished on rabbischneeweiss.substack.com/ on 7/19/24 entitled: Vaeira: Do You Believe …

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Balak: Blaming Sins on “Sin City” 9:52

2M ago9:52

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Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text! Length of the article: 2 pages Length of the audio: 8 minutes 45 seconds Synopsis: This is the audio version of the 2-page article I published on rabbischneeweiss.substack.com/ on 7/19/24 entitled: Balak: Blaming Sins on “Sin City.” When it comes to nature vs. nurture, we think of "nurture"…

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Jewish History & Destiny- Mashiach's Mission 54:54

2M ago54:54

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In this Women's Class we discuss the meaning of Mashiach, how Mashiach will reinstitute living life according to Torah values. We then use this as a backdrop to discuss what happened during the rise of Christianity and how history has repeated itself today.Door Rabbi Ari Bensoussan

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Chukas: How the Deaths of Tzadikim Atone 9:11

2M ago9:11

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Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text! Length of the article: 2 pages Length of the audio: 8 minutes 3 seconds Synopsis: This is the audio version of the 2-page article I published on rabbischneeweiss.substack.com/ on 7/12/24 entitled: Chukas: How the Deaths of Tzadikim Atone. I was going to call this article, "How Miriam and Ah…

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Jewish History & Destiny- The Giants of The Mishnah & Gemara 43:55

2M ago43:55

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It is Mishna & Gemara Time! Explaining our Mesorah's importance and the responsibility and super human efforts of those giants who made it a possibility. We hear about the talents of Reb Yochanan Ben Zakai and the incredible story of Reb Yochanan & Rish Lakish.Door Rabbi Ari Bensoussan

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Korach: The Sexual Allegations Against Moshe Rabbeinu 9:09

2M ago9:09

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Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text! Length of the article: 2 pages Length of the audio: 8 minutes 1 seconds Synopsis: This is the audio version of the 2-page article I published on rabbischneeweiss.substack.com/ on 7/5/24 entitled: Korach: The Sexual Allegations Against Moshe Rabbeinu. Did you know that Korach led a nationwid…

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Jewish History & Destiny- Post Destruction, Reb Akiva , Reb Yehuda Hanasi and The Mishna's Origin 43:12

2M ago43:12

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In this Women's History Shiur , We skip to Post- Second Bet Hamikdash to focus on the origin of our current survival in this very long exile. We go through some unfortunate and unpleasant stories as we meander through our origins of exile. Reb Akiva, Reb Yehuda Hanasi and even Marcus Areilus are introduced in this emotional and necessary shiur.…

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Shelach: Shadal’s Radical Take on the Forty Years in the Wilderness 16:39

2M ago16:39

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Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text! Length of the article: 4 pages Length of the audio: 15 minutes 31 seconds Synopsis: This is the audio version of the 4-page article I published on rabbischneeweiss.substack.com/ on 6/28/24 entitled: Shelach: Shadal’s Radical Take on the Forty Years in the Wilderness. What if I told you that…

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Shelach: Challah as a Consequence of the Cheit ha'Meraglim 5:08

2M ago5:08

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Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text! Length of the article: 1 page Length of the audio: 4 minutes Synopsis: This is the audio version of the 1-page article I originally published on rabbischneeweiss.substack.com/ on 6/24/22, which I've edited and republished on 6/27/24, entitled: Shelach: Challah as a Consequence of the Cheit …

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Q&A #40: Working Hours, Freud-Ego, Waving Leviim, Blind Obedience, Self-Help, Teaching, Archaeology 52:42

3M ago52:42

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Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text! Length: 52 minutes Synopsis: This morning (6/21/24) we had a surprise Q&A as our last shiur in yeshiva of the 2023-2024 year! We took up seven questions: (1) How do we reconcile/account for the differences in the average working hours today vs. in the time of Chazal and the Rishonim, insofa…

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Behaalosecha: Moshe’s Short[ened] Tefilah 8:49

3M ago8:49

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Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text! Length of the article: 2 pages Length of the audio: 7 minutes 41 seconds Synopsis: This is the audio version of the 2-page article I published on rabbischneeweiss.substack.com/ on 6/21/24, entitled: Behaalosecha: Moshe’s Short[ened] Tefilah. Why was Moshe's tefilah for Miriam so short? Was …

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Behaalosecha: Insights from the Shortest Tefilah Ever 1:18:15

3M ago1:18:15

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Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text! Length: 1 hour 17 minutes Synopsis: This evening (6/19/24), in our last Wednesday night Tehilim/Tefilah shiur of the year, we took up a tefilah-related topic in the parashah: Moshe's short tefilah for Miriam. We raised a bunch of questions, and then set out to gain as many insights as we co…

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Jewish History & Destiny- Kings David & Shlomo- Building of Mashiach's Dynasty 41:12

3M ago41:12

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In this class we go from Davids origin story as a shepherd to a King. His drive, his set up in Jerusalem and how King Shlomo follows his legacy. Throw in some personal stories with Rav Kaduri's coat and Scottish accents, it is a fun , educational and inspiring listen.Door Rabbi Ari Bensoussan

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Emulating Darwin: A Jewish Approach to Seeking God 16:11

3M ago16:11

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Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text! Length of the article: 4 pages Length of the audio: 15 minutes 3 seconds Synopsis: This is the audio version of the 4-page article I published on rabbischneeweiss.substack.com/ on 6/18/24, entitled: Emulating Darwin: A Jewish Approach to Seeking God. I recently read some Darwin for the firs…

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Naso: Shivim Panim la'Torah in Context 6:16

3M ago6:16

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Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text! Length of the article: 2 pages Length of the audio: 5 minutes 8 seconds Synopsis: This is the audio version of the 2-page article I originally wrote on 6/20/13 which I edited and published on rabbischneeweiss.substack.com/ on 6/14/24, entitled: Naso: Shivim Panim la'Torah in Context. The id…

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Shavuos is NOT About the Giving of the Torah 22:27

3M ago22:27

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Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text! Length of the article: 7 pages Length of the audio: 21 minutes 19 seconds Synopsis: This is the audio version of the 7-page article I published on rabbischneeweiss.substack.com/ on 6/11/24, entitled: Shavuos is NOT About the Giving of the Torah. This article, originally published on 5/30/17…

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022.11 Chosam b'soch Chosam Appendix 1:13:40

3M ago1:13:40

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022.11 Chosam b'soch Chosam AppendixDoor Moshe Rubin

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Sefas Emes on Bamidbar- Hashem chose us, and we choose Him 5:49

3M ago5:49

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Recorded Erev Shabbos at Ohr Shlomo in Pomona, NY

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Ralbag's Sixteen Toalos (Lessons) from Megilas Rus (The Book of Ruth) 1:27:31

3M ago1:27:31

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Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text! Length: 1 hour 23 minutes Synopsis: This morning (6/7/24), in our Friday morning Machshavah Lab shiurim for women, we decided to do a sequel to our Megilas Esther shiurim from earlier this year. As is his style, the Ralbag concludes sections of his Biblical commentaries with "toalos" (a.k.a…

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She'eilas Shalom ba'Shem Greeting in the Name of God (Part 2) 1:00:38

3M ago1:00:38

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Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text! Length: 1 hour Synopsis: This morning (6/7/24) we continued our analysis of the sugya we started on Wednesday night. After reviewing the facts and questions, we set out to define - or at least, attempt to define - the two main disagreements: (1) What was the structure of the takanah? (2) Wh…

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Avos 4:5 - Sforno and Rashbatz on the Permissibility of Taking Money for Torah (Part 3) 1:40:31

3M ago1:40:31

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Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text! Length: 1 hour 39 minutes Synopsis: Tonight (6/6/24), in our Thursday night Pirkei Avos shiur for women, we continued our analysis of the mishnah about deriving worldly benefit from words of Torah. After a VERY brief review of the Rambam, to which Parts 1 and 2 were devoted, we examined the…

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Rabbi Moskowitz Memory #7: Immortality in This World 5:47

3M ago5:47

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Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text! In honor of the second yahrzeit of my rebbi, Rabbi Morton Moskowitz zt"l, I will be reposting all the "Rabbi Moskowitz Memory” Facebook posts that I wrote during the week of his passing. Rabbi Moskowitz Memory #7: Immortality in This World Length of article: 2 pages Length of audio: 4 minut…

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Rabbi Moskowitz Memory #6: His True Memorial 9:30

3M ago9:30

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Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text! In honor of the second yahrzeit of my rebbi, Rabbi Morton Moskowitz zt"l, I will be reposting all the "Rabbi Moskowitz Memory” Facebook posts that I wrote during the week of his passing. I’m not going to edit any of them unless I find a typo. I want to preserve the spontaneous writing I did…

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She'eilas Shalom ba'Shem (Greeting in the Name of God) Part 1 1:06:57

3M ago1:06:57

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Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text! Length: 1 hour 6 minutes Synopsis: This evening (6/5/24), in lieu of our Wednesday night Tehilim/Tefilah shiur, we took up a halachic topic: the takanah (Rabbinic enactment) to greet one's fellow with the name of Hashem. This topic is so dense, intricate, and intertwined that we spent the e…

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Jewish History & Destiny- The Origins of David Hamelech , The Goliath of Our Days & The Silent Simcha of Shavuot 50:46

3M ago50:46

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Action Packed Shiur this week! TOO MUCH TO WRITE ABOUT IN ONE LITTLE DESCRIPTION! David Hamelech , Parenting , Makings of a King , War, The need of a Goliath-so David can win , Jews in Galut and so much more about Love and Simcha in Shavuot. Enjoy! Please take out a minute to subscribe and send out to others so we can spread Awesome Torah Everywher…

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Rabbi Moskowitz Memory #05b: Addendum - Fat Guys in the Woods 4:12

3M ago4:12

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Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text! In honor of the second yahrzeit of my rebbi, Rabbi Morton Moskowitz zt"l, I will be reposting all the "Rabbi Moskowitz Memory” Facebook posts that I wrote during the week of his passing. I’m not going to edit any of them unless I find a typo. I want to preserve the spontaneous writing I did…

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Rabbi Moskowitz Memory #05: Tishah b’Av - The Most Enjoyable Day of the Summer 8:49

3M ago8:49

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Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text! In honor of the second yahrzeit of my rebbi, Rabbi Morton Moskowitz zt"l, I will be reposting all the "Rabbi Moskowitz Memory” Facebook posts that I wrote during the week of his passing. I’m not going to edit any of them unless I find a typo. I want to preserve the spontaneous writing I did…

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