Mesivta of Postville: Q and A

Mesivta of Postville - Bais Sholom

Questions and answers on Yiddishkeit, chassidishkeit and topics that Bochurim are curious about. The Shiur is for entertainment purposes only, for anything l’maase, make sure to ask your personal Rav. The shiur is given by R’ Gavriel Levin, one of the teachers in the yeshiva.

  1. 5d ago

    Is it that bad if I listen to non Jewish music and קול אשה?

    In the works

  2. Jul 7

    Was Moshe black?

    Can one learn the three daily chapters of רמב"ם out of order? Why don't the פוסקים warn us regarding spiritual or קבלה concerns, such as פת עכוּם? What are all the הלכות of צניעות for a man? What is the outlook of the רבי during תפילה should one imagine speaking to him, or speak to השם with the understanding that it goes through the רבי? Is it our מנהג to add personal requests in our own words during שמונה עשרה? Are you allowed to listen to the music of Matisyahu? If the son of a גר is visited by his non-Jewish aunt and grandmother who want to hug and kiss him, what should he do to avoid offending them? Does the status of the relationship change if the mother undergoes גיור after the child is born? Is ripping a tablecloth or toilet paper permitted on שבת, and why doesn't the ישיבה provide pre-cut paper? Is it a valid option to use toilet paper first and then rip it to avoid an איסור? Is the אחור of a person considered a private part? How can you put תפילין on someone if you are unsure if they have a גוף נקי? If someone dies על קידוש השם, such as in a terrorist attack, do they go to גיהנום or is their punishment lessened? What happens to a person who passes away without having performed any מצוות? Was משה רבינו black? Did the רבי write a צוואה? Regarding the split in חב"ד, should we buy ספרים from the ועד or from קה״ת? Is one allowed to learn the רשימות? Are the tunnels in 770 a good or bad thing?

  3. Jun 30

    Is listening to Carlebach worse than non Jewish music?

    Why is היקש excluded from the 13 תורה rules? Are certain curses or bad words permissible? Is it better to listen to Carlebach music or non-Jewish music? Can you listen to a woman singing if you do not know her appearance? Do recordings change the laws of hearing a woman sing? Who was Shlomo Carlebach and why is he controversial? Is it okay to listen to Carlebach’s music performed by others? Is prayer valid if you need the bathroom during דאווענען? Who receives compensation for an injury before a פדיון הבן? What paragraph is recited before המפיל? Can משיח arrive in a month not predicted by the גמרא? How do you make יידישקייט real and maintain lifelong motivation? Why is shaking a woman’s hand forbidden and how should you decline? Which hand does a lefty use for leaning during תחנון?

  4. Jun 11

    Are Kugelach Avodah Zara?

    Questions: Should I get an aliya before gimmel tamuzz? I’m not in yeshivah ,should I have a mashpia ? יוסי בן יועזר /ור יוחנן what’s the connection? Tehillim early without minyan or later with a minyan? If mussar works why don’t we learn it? Does the rebbe speak about הוצאת ז״ל? Why is Tanya called Tanya? Is knucklbones (קוגולאך)avodah zarah? Do you have to wear shoes during davening? Do you have to stand during חזרת הש״ץ? Why do parents have a candle in their room by Yom kipper? How much effort should you put into השתדלות? Owl monkey and elephant why bless משנה הבריות? Concepts ג תמוז נשיא הדור עשה לך רב יוסי בן יועזר ויוסי בן יוחנן תהילים בשבת מברכים מוסר חטאות נעורים תניא חמש אבנים ,קוגולאך The brother of the champion Shoes when praying Friends wedding Standing by chazaras hashatz השתדלות Lottery ticket 🎫 משנה הבריות

  5. Jun 4

    Am I allowed to have an unattractive girlfriend

    Questions How can I internalise terms in chassidus? Why did hashem create mentally ill people? What’s your favorite sport? How can you get a goy to do something on Shabbos? Can you ask a goy to check the score on Shabbos? Is bentzi avtzon like Tyler Olivera? Why should we suffer from earlier generations?! In Halacha am I able to have friendly relationship with a girl? Is it ok to talk to a really unattractive girl? Are you able to sign a girls cast? Should we say tikkun chatzos? Why do we fast if we don’t feal? If hashem is good why do bad things happen to me? Why do you take off your shoes? What do you do in the yichud room? Concepts מבשרי אחזה אלקי Mentally Challenged people אמירה לעכו״ם Bentzi avtzon/ Hfl podcast מאיר אבצן גלגולים Friendly talk with a girl The chachomim say it’s assur , it’s assur! תיקון חצות אין רע יורד מלמעלה Therapy חדר יחוד Assert dominance חופה

  6. May 27

    Why did the rebbe barly mention גיהנם?

    In this episode, we explore the profound mechanics of spiritual growth and the Chassidic way of life. We dive into the true definition of Tshuva, explaining why the essence of repentance is a sincere decision for the future rather than just regret or self-affliction. We also tackle the practical and spiritual questions of our community: how to find the right Mashpia, why every personality type has a place in Chassidus, and the ethical complexities of modern industries like cash advances. Finally, we discuss the importance of Emunah, teaching why questioning "what if" about our life circumstances is a mistake, as everything is precisely ordained by Hashem for our best interest. Questions: What is teshuvah? Is it okay for a bochur to be a mashpia for another bochur? Why did hashem create the female and male לויתן 🐋? If I come to Zal can I drive? Can I trim my mustache? Why did the rebbe barly mention גיהנם? I don’t see my self being chassidish with my personality? What are the rebbes instructions? What is cash advance? Why don’t the Shluchim give attention to bochrim? Do you say Hashems name by והוא רחום? Is it better to have your kids in a different yeshiva? Concepts: תשובה Hashem Dosent laugh 😆 עשה לך רב 🐋לויתן רבני חב״ד גיהנם גן עדן Prizes /mivtzas Cash advance ריבית Gmach התלמידי השלוחים דער וואלפער “What if” is אפיקורסות!

    Why did the rebbe barly mention גיהנם?

  7. May 13

    Why do bochrim use Artscroll’s?

    Questions: are you allowed to put a Sefer on your lap? What to do if there are two approaches by the rebbe? How long will the desire of ז״ל go until? Hashem wants us to fulfill his desire why can’t I fulfill mine? Are you allowed to listen to music in שלשת ימי הגבלה? Why do bochrim use Artscroll’s? Is it respectful to use a rebbe picture as a bookmark? Chachomim mixing there? Concepts: קדושת ספרים 📚 No contradictions משביעו רעב מרעיבו שבע אם כבנים אם כעבדים שלשת ימי הגבלה הרב יי ברוין שליט״א Artscroll יראה לי של הרמבם

  8. May 6

    Can I use my maaser for a knas?

    Questions: How did the Rebbe touch the Torah after the Aliyah? Is there a minhag to wear Shabbos clothes on Lag BaOmer? Switch the mivtza to personalized? Why can’t you say "Oh my G-d"? What’s the deal with resurrection? Should you drink foam on wine? Chinese joke What is so bad about Chanan Bisha (חנן בישא)? Can I use my maaser for a knas? Who are your favorite students? When are Shiur Aleph/Gimmel getting a Shabbaton? How can you pain yourself by working out? Concepts: הלכות עליה לתורה ShouldIwearakappatah.com Reb Mendel’s cozzack story אזכרת שם השם The last chapter in Sanhedrin חנן בישא שבת שבתון

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Questions and answers on Yiddishkeit, chassidishkeit and topics that Bochurim are curious about. The Shiur is for entertainment purposes only, for anything l’maase, make sure to ask your personal Rav. The shiur is given by R’ Gavriel Levin, one of the teachers in the yeshiva.

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