KMTT - the Torah Podcast
Rabbanei Yeshivat Har Etzion
A 30-40 shiur on a Torah topic, every working day, from Yeshivat Har Etzion and the VBM.
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Jan 15, 2020 • 32min
Understanding Minhagim #10
Understanding Minhagim #10, by Rav Binyamin Tabory - Leil Shabbat Part 1
Jan 14, 2020 • 33min
Aseret HaDibbrot 10: Lo Tachmod
Aseret HaDibbrot 10: Lo Tachmod, by Rav Tzvi Kaye. Is the prohibition to actually take another person's property, and if so what is the difference between lo tachmod and lo tigzol, or is this a prohibition of the desire to take someone's property. If the prohibition is on the desire, what is the essential problem with having such desire?
Jan 13, 2020 • 34min
The Process of Pesak Halacha 12: Halacha KeBatrai
The Process of Pesak Halacha 12: Halacha KeBatrai, by Rav Jonathan Ziring How do poskim weigh early and late poskim? Why and when are later poskim given more authority?
Jan 9, 2020 • 29min
Positive Mitzvot of Shabbat 07: Tosefet Shabbat (Part 2)
Positive Mitzvot of Shabbat 07: Tosefet Shabbat (Part 2), by Rav Dovid Gottlieb If a husband or wife accepts early Shabbat does that obligate his or her spouse? When does a "communal acceptance" obligate individuals? Can you ask a non-Jew to do melacha for you after you have accepted Shabbat? Can you ask a fellow Jew? Can you change your mind?
Jan 8, 2020 • 32min
Understanding Minhagim #9
Understanding Minhagim #9, by Rav Binyamin Tabory - Tefillin Part 3
Jan 7, 2020 • 34min
Aseret HaDibbrot 9 - Bearing False Witness
Aseret HaDibbrot 9 - Bearing False Witness, by Rav Tzvi Kaye. Does the prohibition focus on the act of lying in court, or the abuse of the court system to attack another person?
Jan 6, 2020 • 32min
The Process of Pesak Halacha 11: Choosing Authorities: Mara D'Atra Classic and Modern
The Process of Pesak Halacha 11: Choosing Authorities: Mara D'Atra Classic and Modern, by Rav Jonathan Ziring Why do certain communities follow particular poskim? How does this emerge from the category of Mara D'Atra, local rabbinic authority?
Jan 2, 2020 • 31min
Positive Mitzvot of Shabbat 06: Tosefet Shabbat (Part 1)
Positive Mitzvot of Shabbat 06: Tosefet Shabbat (Part 1), by Rav Dovid Gottlieb Review of the laws of accepting Shabbat "early". Topics discussed include: the source, who is obligated, when and how this is accomplished.
Dec 31, 2019 • 39min
Aseret HaDibbrot 8 - Theft
Aseret HaDibbrot 8 - Theft, by Rav Tzvi Kaye. What is the difference between geneiva and gezeila? Why is kidnapping and deceiving people referred to as types of geneiva?
Dec 30, 2019 • 31min
The Process of Pesak Halacha 10: Ruling Based on Previous Authorities
The Process of Pesak Halacha 10: Ruling Based on Previous Authorities, by Rav Jonathan Ziring How does one determine which authorities to use for psak? Does one count the number of poskim? Look at their relative expertise? Other factors?
