Q&A- Rome, University & Religious Government
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00:00 Rashi on Chumash seems to be based on Sod (Kabbala), but he said it’s pashut? 2:35 One of the reasons given for Yaakov’s crying over Rochel is that he wouldn’t be buried with him. Why is this significant? 5:47 Does prophecy affect free-will? 7:44 Considering that every Jew has a neshama, why do people not have an instant connection to Yiddishkeit? 11:36 How did Adam haRishon give Dovid haMelech 70 years of his life? Would he have been born if not? 17:17 Rome is from Eisav, but how could this be, genealogically? 22:35 In zmiros and davening, we seem to direct our requests to malachim rather than Hashem. Why is this? 30:57 Why can we say the names of certain angels but not others? 33:48 Why specifically tehillim for the sick and mishnayos for the dead that are read out? 35:25 Why can’t malachim understand Aramaic (prayers) of Hebrew is so similar? 42:40 Is this the reason for all of Kaddish in Aramaic, or just “ihay shmay…” 43:57 A lot of Modern Orthodox go to college/university. Is it better to increase a Jewish presence on-campus, or can this encourage people going to totally secular environment? 49:44 What does the Rav hold on people going into kiruv after yeshiva?  53:35 What is the best way to counter the notion that Judaism is restrictive? 1:01:05 Would it be ideal to have a fully religious government? 1:05:08 At one point is a secular/unknowing person who becomes aware of a halacha going to be chayav? 1:07:07 If other groups (eg Hindus & Catholics) insist split manifestations of HaShem isn’t Avodah Zara, how can we do things like praying in the zechus of a tzaddik or to a malach? 1:10:56 What is ‘Charedi dati leumi’ (Charda”l) ? 1:13:05 What are practical examples of being kiddush HaShem? 1:15:54 Should we still daven for the welfare of the state (al pi Pirkei Avos) if the government is bad for Torah? 1:19:43 Considering the low fatality does vaccination etc. regarding corona, is there a chiyuv to remove oneself from sakana? 1:22:49 What are arguments to present Reform/Conservative Judaism? 1:26:27 What is the concept of singing Shalom Aleichem/Eishes Chayil on Shabbos night? Comments? Feedback? Would you like to sponsor an episode? A series? We'd love to hear from you : [email protected] https://podcasts.ohr.edu/ Visit us @ ohr.edu !   Produced by:
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Dedication opportunities are available for episodes and series at  https://ohr.edu/donate/qa   Questions? Comments? [email protected]   Yeshivat Ohr Somayach located in the heart of Jerusalem, is an educational institution for young Jewish English-speaking men. We have a range of classes and...
Published 04/03/24