The Q & A with Rabbi Breitowitz Podcast

00:00 What is the nature of gehenem i.e. what is spiritual pain? 6:03 How could we want Moshiach to come if we can only then continue what we've started individually? 18:04 Is Christianity avodah zara? 24:00 Would someone be allowed to have a statue for the purposes of aesthetics? 28:50 Would it be a lie to refer to someone who identifies transgender by the changed name and pronouns etc.? 31:00 Can a person be considered halachically of another sex? 35:58 Is there an end to the messianic age? (Why do the souls get out back into the world)? 38:12 (Followup) Didn't we know that the neshamos never died? 43:30 What is the Torah perspective on taking the vaccine so soon 48:29 How do we make a kiddush HaShem? 51:49 In Melaveh Malkah, why do people not set their tables like on Shabbos night if it says that in the Shulchan Aruch? 55:28 If we can't make requests in Shabbos, how can we make requests during davening? 58:50 Can I skip the harachamans after the four berachos of bentching if I have shiur very soon? 1:00:39 Why are many not noheig to say "vayitein l'chah" motzei Shabbos? _______________________________________________________________ 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 Vayeishev 5781 (Produced by: CedarStudios Podcasts)

SPECIAL: History of Chanukah Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem. For comments, questions, or sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: podcasts@ohr.edu (VAYEISHEV 5781 Center 5781-) (Produced by: CedarMedia Podcasting 2020)

Hashkafic History-11-The Netziv, The Hildesheimer Seminary & The Seridei Aish Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, "Hashkafic History". For comments, questions, or sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: podcasts@ohr.edu (Originally Rec July 2011) (Produced by: CedarMedia Podcasting 2020)

00:13 How should we properly respond to Coronavirus?—What is the message? 3:08 What does it mean that Yishmoel and Yisroel will face each other and Yishmoel will win before the Redemption 8:39 Is there truth to the idea that after 20 years old the bashert is on one's zichus? 14:08 (Follow-up) Why is there so much focus on the beshert? 15:14 In Kiddushin perek 2, why does it specify one needs to see his bride lest she be found too unattractive? 22:15 Is there an upper limit to how much the yetzer hara can be used for learning Torah? 25:31 Why is the Talmud Yerushalmi so understudied in comparison to Talmud Bavli? 41:01 To what extent does a ger get a totally new neshama? 43:28 We connect gaulah to shemone esrei (in Shacharis), so what of the Maariv seder? 49:38 How does the soul know to go back into the body when woken up suddenly? 51:14 Is outreach kiruv better when focused on totally disconnected people or to build up more frum Jews? 55:01 If milk, logically, is a part of an animal, how could Yehudis feed a Greek general milk as a religious Jewess? _______________________________________________________________ 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 VAYISHLACH 5781 (Produced by: CedarStudios Podcasts

0:10 How would Russian Jews deal with the winter regarding sunlight and fire on Shabbos? Is HaShem indicating where Jews should live? 9:37 Why does the mainstream yeshiva-world put little emphasis on Nevi'im and Ketuvim? 19:50 Is an Ashkenazic person yotzei with Sephardic pronunciation? 22:33 Can you clarify Aveira li-shma? 28:15 Do we believe or know HaShem's Torah. What is emunah? 40:21 Was there a lack of communication between the Avos and Imos? 48:25 To what extent does knowing how to respond to heretics allow us to read heretical/atheistic works? 50:43 Whom did Eisav kill?—Nimrod? And why 51:38 Regarding Beis Hillel and Beis Shammai, why do we usually follow Beis Hillel? 58:14 Minhagim and Lineage. 1:04:17 (Followup) Can a Sephardic eat fish and dairy if they switch to Ashkenaz? _______________________________________________________________ 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 VAYEITZEI 5781 (Produced by: CedarStudios Podcasts)

10 - R' Dessler's Opinion, Churban Europe, Torah Im Derech Eretz & less known shitos of R' Hirsh Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, "Hashkafic History". For comments, questions, or sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: podcasts@ohr.edu (Originally Rec July 2011) (Produced by: CedarMedia Podcasting 2020)

Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing the most common questions about Judaism. 0:02 - Laws of Yichud being in an elevator with a woman 3:34 - Are you allowed to risk life for tefillin? (Risking life for mitzvos) —5:57: would one be able to fast 11:00 - Were there rabbeim who were supportive of Rav Salanter re: cholera Yom Kippur ? 13:10 - If we get a stipend to study, does one pay meiser on it? 14:40 -Can one eat a fish/part of a fish while it is alive? 15:50 - If one ate meat and then a short time later ate milk, is there an after-bracha? 17:52 -Can a jew open a goy's mail (privacy; theft)? 22:20 - Why are there so many halachic opinions today (ashkenaz; sephard; amoraim)? 25:33 - Why do yeshivas today not study sefer kodshim? 33:50 - Why did the Vilna Goan put the Chassidim in cherum ? 43:30 - Can someone who trades stocked be a witness (cf gambling)? 49:00 - What is the reason people say a woman can't learn Gemara ? To submit questions, feedback or for sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: podcasts@ohr.edu TOLDOS 5781 (Produced by: CedarStudios Podcast

9 - Rav Hirsch - Rav Wolbe - Rav Shkopp Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, "Hashkafic History". For comments, questions, or sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: podcasts@ohr.edu (Originally Rec July 2011) (Produced by: CedarMedia Podcasting 2020)

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 CHAYEI SARA 5781 (Produced by: CedarStudios Podcasting 2020)

8 - Mussar Movements and Rav Hirsch Rabbi Dr Yitzchak Breitowitz, of Ohr Somayach Jerusalem, discussing Judaism. For comments, questions, or sponsorship opportunities, contact us at: podcasts@ohr.edu (Originally Rec July 2011) (Produced by: CedarMedia Podcasting 2020)