23 episodes

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How does a Rabbi weigh his responsibility to Jewish law, to the sensitivities of the people involved. Difficult questions are usually never black and white.

We discuss intricate questions asked to Sephardic and Ashkanazi Rabbis of current and past generations and their responses. What was the philosophy behind their answers? Why were concessions made in special situations?

Halakhic Methodology- Rabbi Haim Ovadia Rabbi Haim Ovadia

    • Religion & Spirituality
    • 4.9 • 7 Ratings

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How does a Rabbi weigh his responsibility to Jewish law, to the sensitivities of the people involved. Difficult questions are usually never black and white.

We discuss intricate questions asked to Sephardic and Ashkanazi Rabbis of current and past generations and their responses. What was the philosophy behind their answers? Why were concessions made in special situations?

    Megillah by women and virtual reading

    Megillah by women and virtual reading

    • 48 min
    Episode 233 - Halakhic Methodology- Rabbi Haim Ovadia

    Episode 233 - Halakhic Methodology- Rabbi Haim Ovadia

    • 52 min
    Hillel and Pesah: Tradition or innovation?

    Hillel and Pesah: Tradition or innovation?

    • 1 hr 6 min
    Developing Sensitivity- Aliyah for the Deaf-Blind

    Developing Sensitivity- Aliyah for the Deaf-Blind

    Why was Halakha more accepting of the blind than the deaf mute? Can we apply the process of acceptance towards the blind to the deaf-mute and the deaf-blind?

    • 44 min
    Jewish Law 130: Independence of Contemporary Rabbis

    Jewish Law 130: Independence of Contemporary Rabbis

    This is the conclusion of the series. We end with R Chelouche's statement of the independence of contemporary rabbis , with done cautionary measures.

    • 17 min
    Jewish Law 101:29: Shulhan Arukh- Myth and Reality

    Jewish Law 101:29: Shulhan Arukh- Myth and Reality

    Was R Karo ordained by 200 rabbis? How reliable are the traditions recorded by the Hida?

    • 19 min

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