Many Jews refrain from eating knaidlech, matzah brei or any wet matza on Pesach. What is the basis for this chumra?Link to video mentioned in class:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czDhgQ0M_gM&t=853s

123. The History of Gebrokts | Part 1

Mar 31st, 2024 1h 6m

Many Jews refrain from eating knaidlech, matzah brei or any wet matza on Pesach. What is the basis for this chumra?

122. Purim Parodies & Their Halachic Implications

Mar 17th, 2024 55m 15s

A Haggadah for Purim?!

121. Artwork in the Megillah

Mar 11th, 2024 44m 1s

Overview of the history of the halachic considerations.

120. Parental Favoritism & Consanguineous Marriages

Mar 3rd, 2024 1h 1m

The marriage proposal between the Rebbe Mahara"sh & his niece and the ensuing turmoil

119. An Eye For An Eye, Literally!

Feb 11th, 2024 1h 5m

How to exact payment for damages in Torah law.

118. 'Tu Bishvat'; Happy New Year?

Jan 29th, 2024 1h 3m

The history of celebrating the 15th of Shevat.

117. Why Were the Jews Enslaved to Pharoh?

Jan 7th, 2024 47m 18s

Did the Jews deserve to suffer so much in Egypt?

116. Brazilian Summer & European Winter

Jan 2nd, 2024 52m 2s

When should Jews in the southern hemisphere make the seasonal changes to their prayers? Does it make sense for them to be asking for rain when it would be detrimental to them?

115. The History of Gaza Part 3 - Contemporary Israel

Dec 3rd, 2023 57m 53s

The halachic ramifications of Israel occupying or annexing new territory

114. The History of Gaza Part 2 - The Era of Joshua

Nov 26th, 2023 1h 5m

Can a husband unilaterally decide to move to Gaza and 'obligate' his wife to join him? Exploring the halachic complexities of the Gaza strip through the lens of 16th century halachic authorities.Source sheet: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1

113. The History of Gaza Part 1 - The Era of The Patriarchs

Nov 19th, 2023 1h 3m

What is the status of the 'Land of Pelishtim' in the 'Promised Land'? In Peshat and in Chasidus.

112. Akeidas Yitzchak, The Ultimate Self Sacrifice

Nov 5th, 2023 1h 4m

What makes Jewish mesirus nefesh unique?Source sheet: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VKvDA5rcg_SNmXw0zeF-oripWO3m-Aup/view?usp=sharing

111. Prisoner Exchanges

Oct 29th, 2023 1h 1m

What does halacha say about paying exorbitant sums of money or releasing prisoners in exchange for Jewish hostages?

110. The Land of Israel As Gift & Inheritance

Oct 22nd, 2023 56m 15s

Understanding the basis for the eternal sanctity of the Holy Land based on an analysis of the verses in this week's parsha and on the Rambam.

109. A Deep Dive Into V'chol Ma'aminim

Aug 29th, 2023 1h 3m

Understanding this famous piyut

108. When Should We Start Putting On Tefillin?

Jul 30th, 2023 53m 30s

We train children to do all mitzvos even before they turn 13. Is there any reason that tefillin should be different?

107. Understanding the Law of the Three Weeks

Jul 9th, 2023 59m 58s

An overview of the laws

106. Moshe Rabeinu Hitting the Rock

Jul 2nd, 2023 59m 31s

What exactly were Moshe & Aron at fault for?

105. Controversies of the Jewish Calendar

Jun 18th, 2023 1h 13m

Understanding the fabric of the Jewish calendar and various challenges that it faced over the years.Note: Ben Meir's view does indeed effect the regular 'noon' postponement. See our full Kiddush Hachodesh playlist: https://youtube.com/playl

104. Kohanim Visiting the Resting Place of Tzadikim

Jun 11th, 2023 1h

Are these laws suspended for a tzadik?

103. Further Elaboration on Tefilas Haderech

Jun 9th, 2023 27m 3s

Clarifying some lose ends from previous episode - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eliyahu-rapoport/episodes/102--Tefilas-Haderech---Prayer-for-Dangerous-Journeys-If--When--How-e25777r