186 episodes
The Rebbe's Letters Yechiel Krisch
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- Religion & Spirituality
Each class covers one letter from the Lubavitcher Rebbe's "Iggros Kodesh", and then delves into the background and context of the letter, with historical documents, contemporary writings, and analyses of Jewish law and Hasidic philosophy.
Shiurim are delivered live via Zoom Mon-Thurs in the middle of the work day, as part of the BMML "Chassidic Lunchbreak" initiative. Season 1: Recorded in 2023, focusing on letters written fifty years earlier in 1973 (Iggros Kodesh Volume 28). Season 2: Recorded in 2024, focusing on letters written fifty years earlier in 1974 (Volume 29) Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yechiel-krisch1/support
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The Cruise That Desecrated Shabbos
The story of one of the Rebbe's most storied Halachic showdowns, in which he uses his Halachic and engineering expertise in concert to debunk the false claims of Israel's ZIM shipping company that their transatlantic cruises were not violating Shabbos (or had no choice but to do so).
This was originally a three-part Shiur, condensed into a single Special Episode.
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The Stock Market
The Rebbe's position on investing in the stock market, with particular attention to short-term investments.
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Eclipses & Astrology
Letters and Sichos from the Rebbe about eclipses, horoscopes, and whether we worry about heavenly signs.
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Siyum on Rambam
Letters and Sichos about how and where to make a Siyum HaRambam, the importance of Siyumim in general, and why you should participate even if you don't learn Rambam (yet).
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Getting Drunk on Purim
Letters and Sichos describing the Rebbe's position on drinking until drunk on Purim. Should we rely on Heterim to drink less or nothing at all? Should we worry about causing harm to others through drinking? Does the Rebbe's "Gezeira" limiting alcohol intake apply on Purim?
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Sports
Letters and Sichos reflecting the Rebbe position on sports in schools, professional sports, contact sports, the Olympics, how to talk to your kids about sports, and more.
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