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**The Q & A with Rabbi Breitowitz Podcast**

Rabbi Dr. Yitzchak Breitowitz’s weekly Question and Answer sessions at Ohr Somayach, Jerusalem.
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SPECIAL: OLAMI Medical Students - Stem Cell Research Mar 08, 2021

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Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem.

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Olami Medical Students -Stem Cell Research March 7,2021

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Q&A- Mashiach, Milah & Aleph Bais Mar 04, 2021

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00:00 If 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 In the time of the 2nd Beis Hamikdash, there wasn't the need for the Ahron, so what would that mean for Avoda?

14:42 Why do we pray for Moshiach?—shouldn't we have faith he will come at the right time?

18:53 there is a Mishne in the 2nd perek of Hagiga mentioning there are 4 things 1 shouldn't think about: what are those?

25:45 In Parashas Ki Sisa the counting of the people is done with a half-shekel. Why is it acceptable for Moshe to count this way?

34:48 in the Zilberman school of learning they learn Tanakh baal pe, then Gemara bekius and only then beiyun. Is this more the authentic method?

44:30 What language would a Gemara today be in if it weren't written at the time?—Would it be in multiple languages?

46:45 Considering bris milah, if the body is perfect, why would one need to change a body? Why did HaShem indicate the bris to be on the male organ?

52:35 Would bris milah apply to non-Jews or Adam haRishon?

55:10 Is the order of Alef Beis random?

________________________ Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: podcasts@ohr.edu

KI SISA 5781

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Q&A- Tzedaka, Purim & Eradicating Amalek Feb 25, 2021

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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 to build it now. How does the Rav respond? 10:48 Regarding Gilgul, can one accidentally learn in the merit of himself? 16:30 What is the status of someone who (medically) died either through CPR or more mystical means as with R' Zeira? 20:56 is there any halachic ruling that we can follow a minority opinion in extenuating circumstances? 22:53 What's the difference between saying Torah is G-d because his will and essence are the same and the Christian trinity? 27:30 Why does HaShem allow the Jewish people to continue when maybe 1% are doing what they're supposed to? 31:43 why did the Mishna Brurah became the main source for Charedim over the Aruch haShulchan? 39:51 it's brought down that the descendants of Amalek converted to Judaism who taught in Bnei Brak, but why didn't we kill them? 47:27 What is the sfara of the reform rabbi who doesn't believe HaShem gave the Torah? 50:07 Why isn't the 7th of Adar a taanis anymore for Moshe Rabbeinu yohrzeit? 52:50 should one pray for rain in the winter if he doesn't like rain re: poor kavana?—what if it is societally injurious? 55:22 Are we all like a Cohen Gadol on Purim? 57:38 which of the tribes would a ger end up belonging to? ________________________ Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: podcasts@ohr.edu

TETZAVEH 5781

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Q&A- Dor Yesharim, Sefer Refuos & Purim Feb 17, 2021

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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 Ashkenazim avoid kitnios if kararites also do this?

26:10 We know of seforim that are lost (e.g. Sefer Refuos) on purpose. Are there other withdrawn books?

33:50 Does the halacha change when new seforim are discovered?

36:15 Why does the Torah say by malchos that it is 40-1, i.e. not just 39?

40:08 Why is that in parashas Mishpatim that the master of a Jewish slave and a goyishe maidservant, and keep the children as slaves?

46:00 When klal Yisroel was given the Torah sha'b'ksav it was accepted freely, but it is also considered to represent midas haDin. How could this be?

48:50 Daf yud gimmel in maseches Niddah mentions that gerim prevent the coming of Mashiach. Besides the pshat of Rashi there, I was wondering what other explanation there could be?

52:13 Regarding Purim, it has mishnayos and the megillah, and yet it is associated with Chanukah despite the disproportionate treatment. Is this because of the Hashmonaim?

56:30 If the malchus of the Hashmonaim is regarded as a failure, why do we say Hallel?

TERUMA 5781

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Parshas Mishpatim - How Was the Torah Given? Feb 11, 2021

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Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem.

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Mechina 5781-Parshas Mishpatim Feb 11,2021

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SPECIAL: London JLE - Q&A Feb 07, 2021

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Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem.

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SPECIAL: London JLE - Q&A 1-27-21

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Q&A- Outreach, Gedolim & Sambatyon River Feb 03, 2021

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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 anyone else be prevented from going? 25:20 What's the mesora of secular educations ? 34:20 What is the origin for the mesora of chassidic lavush? 37:35 Are all the words from the Zohar from R Shimon bar Yochai? 44:45 Why did Avraham lie about Sara to Pharoh instead of relying on HaShem? 46:42 Would the plane not be an ohel for a Cohen? 50:32 The Gemara in brachos tell us not to learn Torah/tefillin within 4 amos of a corpse even in one house, and yet it also says under a single roof everything is considered 4 amos. 54:20 the Rambam says when HaShem sends forth physical things to replenish the earth, so what is the difference between the spiritual blessing of snow and rain? 54:14 What are the criteria for Gedolim?—Is it just consensus? (Eg young Ovadia Yosef) 1:04:00 Who is Dovid Ruveni? What is this legendary river Sambatyon?

YISRO 5781

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Q&A- Land for Peace, Inheritance & Mesira Jan 20, 2021

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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 Levi'im not become slaves in Mitzrayim and why couldn't they rise against Mitzrayim? 28:41 How far does the prohibition of mesira (informing on Jews) go in and outside of Eretz Yisroel? 37:33 Why is Rosh Chodesh the first mitzva given to all Jewish people? 41:12 Is it a problem our Center beis and Main Beis are not facing the same way 44:17 If there is an emergency situation, can the chachomim change the laws? 48:30 Drinking water during bein hashmoshos is like stealing from the dead according to the Shulchan Aruch. Is this accurate? 50:55 Considering the numerous Internet resources, does it take away excuses from those who didn't have it growing up? 54:12 What is the current status of the Eitz haChaim and Eitz haDas? 56:36 There are certain people who never died. What is their status? 57:27 Sometimes Tanakh references other books (e.g. Sefer HaYashar). Do we have it?

BO 5781

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SPECIAL: OLAMI Medical Students- "Risk in Halacha" Jan 18, 2021

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Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem.

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Olami Medical Students - Risk in Halacha January 7,2021

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Q&A- Mazal Tov, Pets & Shemos Jan 14, 2021

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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 mazalot?—Why do we say months named after pagan deities? 33:01 What are the main halachic concerns with owning pets? 42:44 What is so bad about Adam and Chava seeing each other naked? 44:46 For Ashkenazim if there is a glazed earthenware vessel that gets worn, is it kasherable? 47:17 What happen to those people who followed Avraham and Sarah? 50:03 Can one eat an apple from his own tree that fell on Shabbos? 51:08 We know they didn't say 'amen' about a bracha in the Beis Hamikdash, so why did the Gemara in Brachos say Moshe used 'amen'? 54:16 When was the name of HaShem (shem havaya) stopped from being pronounced? ________________________ Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: podcasts@ohr.edu

VAYEIRA 5781

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