Q&A- Minhag, Mashiach & Minyan

00:00 Considering the 13 Principles of Faith in order to not be a heretic. What of Rashi's statement from the Gemara that the final 8 pesukim of the Torah were written by Yoshua?

6:38 is it a mitzvah deoreisa or d'rabbanan to stand for a Talmid Chacham or a Rav?

12:44 In the Gemara it says 40 days before one is conceived a bashert is dictated. Is this true?

21:00 How is it that minhagim become Halacha? (e.g. Ashkenazim; Shabbos)?

26:39 Was there an issue with Moshe Rabbeinu eating the Korban Pesach since his son had no bris milah?

29:20 Any gezeira that most of the congregation are unable to keep, the gezira is repealed. Is that only the initial generation?

31:39 What will Halacha be like in the times of Moshiach?

36:39 What is the system for reuniting lost Jews when Moshiach comes?

39:27 Why is it permissible to observe Tu B'Shevat if it is Shabatian?

54:13 What was the tayva of Avodah Zara in Tanakh?

57:38 Was there a physical feeling from the Avodah Zara in the old days?

55:14 is the Shulchan Aruch binding?

58:28 If there is a minyan of exactly 10 mourners, does anyone answer?

___________________________________________________ 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

SHEMOS 5781

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