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Dedicated for the elevation of the neshama of Moshe Yaakov ben Asher Zelig, z"l, Dr. Alexander Kratz, of Bergenfield, New Jersey, sponsored by Elizabeth, Zippy, Hannah and Asher Kratz.
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42:20 - What is the extent of the obligation not to emulate the other nations?
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54:55 - How can one best prepare for Purim and use his drunkenness to connect to
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01:02:05 - Can one charge to learn with someone?
01:04:45 - What is the Rabbi's view of women dressing up on Purim?
01:07:55 - What determines when we encourage the use of loop-holes?
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01:18:40 - If one has an opportunity to do a mitzvah should he stop learning to engage in
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01:22:39 - If Rambam says sacrifices were only a concession to human nature why do we
daven for them?
01:26:50 - How can someone know whether to interpret a diο¬culty as a sign to change or
persevere?
01:30:10 - Why do we need the instructions to build the utensils of the Beis Hamikdash
101:34:50 - Does Hashem listen to the Shliach Tzibur's first shmoneh esrei?
01:37:53 - Why does Shmuel in the Gemara not get a title?
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